Research Initiation: A New and Improved Combined Cutting Mechanics and Heat Transfer Model for Polycrystalline Diamond Compact (PDC) Cutters in Cutting Rock

该项目涉及用聚晶金刚石刀具(PDC)垂直切割岩石时，建立切割过程的数学模型(力学和传热学)。将开发一个模型，该模型将适用于广泛的切割器速度、切割器配置和各种岩层。该模型可用于改进油井钻头的设计和提高岩石钻探的生产率。

The project deals with the development of a mathematical model of the cutting process (mechanics together with the heat transfer considerations) in orthogonal cutting of rock with polycrystalline diamond cutting (PDC) tools. A model will be developed which will be valid for a wide range of cutter speeds, cutter configuration and various rock formations. The model could then be used to improve the design of oil well drill bits and the productivity of rock drilling.