Directional Drilling: A New Look At Mud Motor Design

Connor Mills

Background

What is Directional Drilling?

What are the main purposes?Multiple wellsZone of contactReach difficult reservoirs

Mud Motors

Make the whole process possible Motor Powered by Circulation Bearing & Drive Shaft Assembly

Generally come in two typesPositive Displacement Motors (PDM)Turbine

XM1 OverviewBent Housing

Adjustable From 0⁰ to 3⁰ Fixed Option

Power Selection

Bearing Assembly Thrust and Radial Bearing Rock Bit Balls

Driveshaft Assembly Ball Driven Design Eccentric to Concentric

Key FeaturesDurability

Simple & Robust

Drilling Time REDUCED!!!

Cost Efficient Less Wear & Tear

Selection

Remember

Robust Design for Durability

Easy Selection for Building & Maintaining Angles

Time Is Actually Money

Importance If you recall…

Thank You