Severe Vibration Drilling Top Hole

07 February 2012 While using a BHA with a 9.62m560XP Motor with a 1.5 Deg Bend.

Drilling Perameters: surface to 500 Ft: Bit 16", TFA .9In2, WOB 35-40 Klbs, Srrface RPM 40-60,Total Bit RPM 160-180, GPM 900-950, SPP, 1000-2000 Psi> While drilling this section drilling contractor is expieriencing severe surface vibration which in turn is causing problems to the top driveand other equipment in the mast. Has anyone ever expierienced this problem and how was it mitigated.

Thanks
Lyle Hopkins
Tesco

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