Review Article

A Review of the Evaluation, Control, and Application Technologies for Drill String Vibrations and Shocks in Oil and Gas Well

Table 3

Lateral vibration level classification.

LevelsAxial acceleration
RMS (g)
Lateral acceleration
RMS (g)
Limit time

Low<1<1No
Medium1~21~324 hours, suggest reducing vibration
High2~43~612 hours, must reduce vibration
Severe>4>630 minutes, immediately reduce vibration