US Patent 7571083 - Method of designing a drill bit, and bits made using said method

Method of designing a drill bit, and bits made using said method

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US Patent 7571083

Issued Date

August 4, 2009

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Inventors

Singh; Amardeep (Houston, TX)

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Huang; Sujian J. (Beijing,CN)

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McDonough; Scott D. (Houston, TX)

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Abstract

A method for designing a drill bit that involves simulating a drill bit having cutting elements disposed thereon is provided. In particular, the method involves determining at least one drilling performance parameter while simulating drilling in a selected earth formation.