Drill Bits

Roller Cone

TECHNICAL BULLETIN

Sideport Nozzles
Cross Flow Action Inceases ROP

BENEFITS
• Improves flow and cleans larger area of dome to help
prevent bit balling
• No spearpoint erosion which may result when Center Jet
nozzles are used
• Increased ROP as well as with soft formation tungsten
carbide insert bits
• May be used in smaller bit sizes where Center Jet nozzles are
not available
• Offers the advantgage of a mini-extended nozzle with more Sideport nozzles eliminate Center Jet Sideport nozzles offer the advantage of a mini-
impact force on the bottomhole spearpoint erosion. extended nozzle with more impact force on the
bottomhole.
COMPARISON TO CENTER JETS
Conventional Center Jet nozzles produce only a narrow stream
of fluid downward, not sideways, which is directed straight
at the spearpoint of the bit causing a dulling effect over time.
When using Sideport nozzles, no additional machining and
welding are needed as with Center Jets.

LABORATORY TESTING
Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) testing of the Sideport
nozzle has been ongoing at a major U.S. University. This testing
allows Halliburton to maximize the efficiency of the nozzle and
research additional improvements.
Sideport nozzles provide a more effective solution
GUIDELINES
to prevent bit balling by creating a sweeping action
During severe balling, a Center Jet nozzle can be used in through the dome of the bit, thus, increasing rate of
conjunction with the Sideport nozzles. In such cases, initial penetration and lowering cost per foot.
testing indicates that high ROP (80 ft/hr) requires three
Sideport nozzles while slower ROP is enhanced by using two
Calculating TFA
Sideport nozzles and one standard nozzle, thereby, increasing
Calculate the desired TFA as if you are using standard nozzles. Choose a combination
hydraulic horsepower per square inch (HHPSI) at the
of Sideport nozzles with an equivalent TFA. Each orifice should be added as if it were
bottomhole for harder formations.
a separate nozzle.
ROP of 80 ft/hr or More Example Qty. Size TFA
- 3 Sideport nozzles Bit #1 Primary Orifice
- 28-30% flow to the dome of the bit Standard Nozzles 3 12/32” .1104
ROP of Less than 80 ft/hr Total .3312 Sideport Orifice

- 2 Sideport nozzles Bit #2

- 18-22% flow to the dome of the bit Sideport Nozzles - Primary Orifice 2 11/32” .0928
Sideport Nozzles - Sideport Orifice 7/32” .0376
ORIENTATION Standard Nozzle 1 10/32” .0767
Orientation notches allow for installation in the field by HDBS Total .3375
service representatives.
Internal geometry of the Sideport nozzle prohibits plugging of the Sideport orifice since it is
smaller than the primary orifice.
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