Research Article

An Efficient Approach for Real-Time Prediction of Rate of Penetration in Offshore Drilling

Table 3

Summary of results for the recorded parameters.

ParametersRanges

Bit size/inch5.813~8.5
Bit type1–12
Bit wear0–9
UCS/psi2412~21487
Formation drillability30–75
Formation abrasiveness1–8
Rotational per speed/rpm84~126
WOB/103 lbs24~69
Drilling mud type1~3
Mud viscosity/cp1~70
Pump pressure/psi1651–3765
ROP26.6~120.5