Experimental Rigs

 Impact oscillator rig

Dynamic test rig for comprehensive analysis of impacts effects in mechanical systems;

Controllable frequency of impact, different surfaces with different stiffness and gaps.

Impact drilling rig 1

Dynamic test rig for measurement of force-penetration characteristics of the indentation process;

Controllable frequency of impact, different rock samples and the indenters

Impact drilling rig 2

Dynamic test rig for measurement of force-penetration characteristics of the indentation and drilling process;

Controllable frequency and dynamics force of impact, static force and rotational speed , different rock samples and indenters

Drill-string rig 1

Drilling-string rig for presenting helical-buckling of drill-sting and stick-slip vibrations;

Controllable rotational speed, different rock samples and drilling-string characteristics.

Drill-string rig 2

Drilling-string rig to facilitate the study of the BHA and drill-string dynamics including helical-buckling of drill-pipes, stick-slip, bit-bounce and whirling vibrations;

Controllable rotational speed, Weigh-on-Bit, different rock samples, drill-bits and drilling-pipe characteristics.

RED rig 1

Resonance enhanced drilling vertical rig to validate the improvement of ROP in the vertical drilling;

Controllable rotary speed, Weight-on-Bit, Frequency and amplitude of dynamics force and type of rock samples and drill-bits. 

RED rig 2

Resonance enhanced drilling horizontal rig to validate the improvement of ROP in the horizontal drilling;

Controllable rotary speed, Weight-On-Bit, Frequency and Amplitude of dynamic force, various type of rock samples and drill-bits