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Table T3. Hammer drill drilling test data, Hole 1104A.

Time
(UTC)

Flow rate
(gpm)

Pressure
(psi)

Weight
on bit
(lb)

Rotary
speed
(rpm)

Torque
(ft-lb)

Notes

0610

200

650

8000

10

2750
Slight vibration in pumps and rig floor


225

820

8000

10

2750


250

1000

8000

10

2750
Vibrations increasing


275

1190

8000

10

2750


300

1400

8000

10

2750
Vibrations increasing


325

1590

8000

10

2750

 

350

1725

8000

10

5000 Top drive stalled momentarily, torque erratic

 

375

1940

8000

20

5000 Torque erratic

0647

400

2125

8000

20

14000 Torque erratic, top drive stalling

 

425

2255

8000

20

14000 Torque erratic, top drive stalling

0657

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Lost all pressure, hammer drilled off opening by-pass

0658

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Pumps shut off, drill string lowered, pumps reengaged slowly

0700

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

POOH with 10-15k overpull

Notes: Water depth = 740 mbrf; bit = SDS concentric.

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