Stabilizer Definition And Function
Stabilizer or stabiliser are tools placed above the bit and along the
bottom hole assembly
bottom hole assembly
Stabilizer consist of alength of pipe with blades on the external surface these blades may be either straight or spiral
The function of stabilizer
Controle hole deviation ■
Minimise dog-leg severity ■
Prevent differential sticking ■
Reduce the buckling and bending stresses on drill collar ■
Increas bit life ■
Provide angle controle in direction drilling ■
Allow applying of higher weight on bit during drilling ■
Act as akey seat wiper when placed at top of collars ■
Standard IBS Specification
Extended Life IBS Specification
