Intelligent Rotary Steerable System, Coupled with an Instrumented Bit, Delivers Section Plan in Deepwater GOM Project

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Snyder ◽  
Graeme Salmon
Keyword(s):  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Polycrystalline Diamond ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Directional Drilling ◽  
Steering Control ◽  
Efficient System ◽  
Drilling Performance ◽  
Downhole Tool

Abstract The challenging offshore drilling environment has increased the need for cost-effective operations to deliver accurate well placement, high borehole quality, and shoe-to-shoe drilling performance. As well construction complexity continues to develop, the need for an improved systems approach to delivering integrated performance is critical. Complex bottom hole assemblies (BHA) used in deepwater operations will include additional sensors and capabilities than in the past. These BHAs consist of multiple cutting structures (bit/reamer), gamma, resistivity, density, porosity, sonic, formation pressure testing/sampling capabilities, as well as drilling dynamics systems and onboard diagnostic sensors. Rock cutting structure design primarily relied on data capture at the surface. An instrumented sensor package within the drill bit provides dynamic measurements allowing for better understanding of BHA performance, creating a more efficient system for all drilling conditions. The addition of intelligent systems that monitor and control these complex BHAs, makes it possible to implement autonomous steering of directional drilling assemblies in the offshore environment. In the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico (GOM), this case study documents the introduction of a new automated drilling service and Intelligent Rotary Steerable System (iRSS) with an instrumented bit. Utilizing these complex BHAs, the system can provide real-time (RT) steering decisions automatically given the downhole tool configuration, planned well path, and RT sensor information received. The 6-3/4-inch nominal diameter system, coupled with the instrumented bit, successfully completed the first 5,400-foot (1,650m) section while enlarging the 8-1/2-inch (216mm) borehole to 9-7/8 inches (250mm). The system delivered a high-quality wellbore with low tortuosity and minimal vibration, while keeping to the planned well path. The system achieved all performance objectives and captured dynamic drilling responses for use in an additional applications. This fast sampling iRSS maintains continuous and faster steering control at high rates of penetration (ROP) providing accurate well path directional control. The system-matched polycrystalline diamond (PDC) bit is engineered to deliver greater side cutting efficiency with enhanced cutting structure improving the iRSS performance. Included within the bit is an instrumentation package that tracks drilling dynamics at the bit. The bit dynamics data is then used to improve bit designs and optimize drilling parameters.

scholarly journals Improving drilling performance through optimizing controllable drilling parameters

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1223-1232
Author(s):  
Ahmed Bani Mustafa ◽  
Ahmed K. Abbas ◽  
Mortadha Alsaba ◽  
Mamoon Alameen
Keyword(s):  
Polycrystalline Diamond ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Direct Result ◽  
Drilling Rate ◽  
Rate Of Penetration ◽  
Drilling Performance ◽  
Drilling Parameters ◽  
Operational Variables ◽  
Weight On Bit ◽  
Drilling Cost

AbstractThe prediction of the drilling rate of penetration (ROP) is one of the key aspects of drilling optimization due to its significant role in reducing expensive drilling costs. Many variables could affect ROP, which can be classified into two general categories; controllable operational variables and uncontrollable or environmental variables. Minimizing the drilling cost can be achieved through optimizing the controllable drilling parameters. As a direct result, the drilling speed will be increased while maintaining safe practices. The primary purpose of this study is to address the simultaneous impact of controllable parameters such as weight on bit (WOB), revolutions per minute, and flow rate (FR) on the rate of penetration (ROP). Response surface methodology was applied to develop a mathematical relation between operational controllable drilling parameters and ROP. To accomplish this, actual field datasets from several wells drilled in Southern Iraq in different fields were used. The second purpose of this study was to identify all prospective optimal ranges of these controllable parameters to obtain superior drilling performance with an optimum ROP. The obtained results showed that the developed model offers a cost-effective tool for determining the maximum ROP as a function of controllable parameters with reasonable accuracy. In addition, the proposed model was used to estimate optimal combinations of controllable drilling parameters for various depths. The results have shown that FR has the most significant effect on ROP variation with a sum of squares values of 23.47. Applying high WOB does not permanently improve ROP but could result in reducing ROP for some cases. The developed mechanical specific energy model for polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bit with vertical and deviated wells can estimate combinations of controllable drilling parameters. The developed model can be successfully applied to predict and optimize the drilling rate when using PDC bits, hence reducing the drilling time and the associated drilling cost for future wells.

Technology Focus: Bits and Bottomhole Assemblies (December 2020)

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (12) ◽  
pp. 52-52
Author(s):  
Graham Mensa-Wilmot
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Vibration Modes ◽  
Directional Drilling ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
Drilling Performance ◽  
Downhole Tool ◽  
Drilling Parameter ◽  
Drilling System ◽  
Project Objectives

Achieving and sustaining performance drilling’s intended benefits - improved drilling efficiency with minimal down-hole tool failures and the associated reductions in project cycle time and operational costs - requires new protocols in drilling-system analysis. Drilling-system components [bits, reamers, bottomhole assemblies (BHAs), drive systems, drilling parameters, and hydraulics] must be analyzed independently for their relevance on the basis of application types and project challenges. Additionally, the drilling system must undergo holistic evaluations to establish functional compatibility and drilling-parameter responses and effects, considering project objectives and key performance indicators. This comprehensive physics-based approach ensures durability and rate-of-penetration (ROP) improvements without compromising stability and downhole tool reliability. The success of this process is strongly dependent on vibration control. Considering the different vibration modes - axial, torsional, lateral, stick/slip, and whirl - and their many dissimilar initiating and amplification factors, their sources always must be identified. Researchers have challenged the usual classification of erratic torque and revolution-rate behavior as stick/slip. BHA design and drilling-parameter ranges, considering blade spacing, can produce unfavorable tubular deformations, contact points, and side loads. This condition creates torque and revolution-rate fluctuations that have been linked to lateral vibrations. Awareness of these vibration modes, particularly their sources and intensifying conditions, ensures development of effective remediation solutions. Improved borehole quality, with regard to tortuosity and rugosity, must always be considered as a critical requirement in performance drilling. This condition reduces borehole drag, enhances drilling-parameter transfer, and improves ROP and overall run lengths. Most importantly, it reduces vibrations, leading to improvements in downhole tool life and directional drilling performance. In addition to formation drillability effects, drilling-systems components and operational practices have strong effects on borehole quality. Consequently, this must be part of the drilling-system analysis. The industry’s advancements at developing physics-based solutions for drilling challenges have matured. Continuing to ask questions that help us understand how and why we fail or succeed puts more wind beneath our wings to accelerate learning and reduce cycle times. Recommended additional reading at OnePetro: www.onepetro.org. SPE 200740 Digital Twins for Well Planning and Bit-Dull-Grade Prediction by Mehrdad Gharib Shirangi, Baker Hughes, et al. SPE 201616 Validating Bottomhole-Assembly Analysis Models With Real-Time Measurements for Improved Drilling Performance by Mark Smith, Premier Directional Drilling, et al. IADC/SPE 199658 Simulation and Measurement of High-Frequency Torsional Oscillation (HFTO)/High-Frequency Axial Oscillation and Downhole HFTO Mitigation: Knowledge Gains Continue by Using Embedded High-Frequency Drilling Dynamics Sensors by Junichi Sugiura, Sanvean Technologies, et al.

scholarly journals Rotary steerable systems: mathematical modeling and their case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 2743-2761
Author(s):  
Caetano P. S. Andrade ◽  
J. Luis Saavedra ◽  
Andrzej Tunkiel ◽  
Dan Sui
Keyword(s):  
Directional Drilling ◽  
Steering Control ◽  
Fundamental Physics ◽  
Drilling Tools ◽  
Drilling Operations ◽  
Beam Bending ◽  
Extended Reach Drilling ◽  
And Control ◽  
2D And 3D

AbstractDirectional drilling is a common and essential procedure of major extended reach drilling operations. With the development of directional drilling technologies, the percentage of recoverable oil production has increased. However, its challenges, like real-time bit steering, directional drilling tools selection and control, are main barriers leading to low drilling efficiency and high nonproductive time. The fact inspires this study. Our work aims to contribute to the better understanding of directional drilling, more specifically regarding rotary steerable system (RSS) technology. For instance, finding the solutions of the technological challenges involved in RSSs, such as bit steering control, bit position calculation and bit speed estimation, is the main considerations of our study. Classical definitions from fundamental physics including Newton’s third law, beam bending analysis, bit force analysis, rate of penetration (ROP) modeling are employed to estimate bit position and then conduct RSS control to steer the bit accordingly. The results are illustrated in case study with the consideration of the 2D and 3D wellbore scenarios.

Cost-Effective Directional Drilling and Logging-While-Drilling Operational/Maintenance Model Aids an East Africa Operator to Deliver Its Remote Location Exploration Campaign

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iain Lunney
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Commodity Prices ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Directional Drilling ◽  
Remote Maintenance ◽  
Support Team ◽  
High Level ◽  
Remote Assistance ◽  
Level Of Experience ◽  
Maintenance Model

ABSTRACT In a cost-sensitive market driven by depressed commodity prices, significant capital challenges exist for operators interested in pursuing exploration activities in remote environments to define their producible reserves. This paper explores the organizational and operational model developed by a service company over several remote area mobilizations; this model resulted in an optimized low-cost service delivery model characterized by top quartile operational key performance indicators (KPIs). The model centralizes critical functions of an operational organization into discrete service units that are located near the operational location or that provide remote assistance with communication and reporting lines in place to function effectively. Top quartile operational performance and tool availability is a result of placing a remote repair and maintenance facility that includes containerized specialty modules near the operational area. The upfront bottomhole assembly engineering, 24/7 monitoring, and proactive feedback of logged data, drillstring dynamics, and wellbore hydraulics are performed by a core team of subject matter experts in their respective disciplines from an established centralized operating center. The operational KPIs over the course of the six well exploration campaign provided substantial evidence to support the reliability of the model and the high level of experience used in both the remote maintenance facility and the operations center support team.

Drilling Automation – Benefits of the New Drilling Model

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Heredia ◽  
Jan Egil Tengesdal ◽  
Rune Hobberstad ◽  
Julien Marck ◽  
Harald Kleivenes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conventional Method ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Directional Drilling ◽  
Well Performance ◽  
Human Errors ◽  
Drilling Performance ◽  
Friction Factors ◽  
Remote Operations

Abstract A pilot program for automated directional drilling was implemented as a part of the roll out plan in Norway to drill three dimensional wells in an automated mode, where steering commands were carried out automatically by the automation platform. The rollout plan also targeted the use of remote operations to allow personnel to be relocated from the rig location into remote drilling centers. The goal of the program was to optimize the directional drilling performance by assessing the benefits of automation using the latest rotary steerable system technologies and machine learning smart algorithms to predict and manipulated the BHA performance, as well as the ability to predict the best drilling parameters for hole cleaning. The automation was implemented on three different rigs and the data was compared with the drilling performance from the last two years, with three dimensional wells drilled in the conventional method. The main benefits between drilling wells in the conventional method versus drilling wells with the new drilling automation model include the following. Reduce the overall cost per meter –  Improve the rate of penetration –  Improve running casings Consistence process adherence –  Reduce human errors –  Reduce POB without sacrificing lost of technical experience Optimize workforce resources –  Allows continuity of service (COVID-19 restrictions) Drilling automation can drill smoother wells by reducing the friction factors and tortuosity. This is translated in direct cost savings per meter and reduction in the overall well delivery time, with the advantage of performing the execution and monitoring of the well performance remotely. This new drilling model open the door of new opportunities, especially for the challenges where the work force resources, and drilling performance is a priority for the operations.

Anaerobic digestion for sustainable development: a natural approach

2002 ◽  
Vol 45 (10) ◽  
pp. 321-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.J. Gijzen
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Wastewater ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Anaerobic Treatment ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Natural Systems ◽  
Anaerobic Reactors ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Pre Treatment

After the discovery of methane gas by Alessandro Volta in 1776, it took about 100 years before anaerobic processes for the treatment of wastewater and sludges were introduced. The development of high rate anaerobic digesters for the treatment of sewage and industrial wastewater took until the nineteen-seventies and for solid waste even till the nineteen-eighties. All digesters have in common that they apply natural anaerobic consortia of microorganisms for degradation and transformation processes. In view of this, it could be rewarding to evaluate the efficiency of natural ecosystems for their possible application. Examples of high rate anaerobic natural systems include the forestomach of ruminants and the hindgut of certain insects, such as termites and cockroaches. These “natural reactors” exhibit volumetric methane production rates as high as 35 l/l.d. The development of anaerobic reactors based on such natural anaerobic systems could produce eco-technologies for the effective management of a wide variety of solid wastes and industrial wastewater. Important limitations of anaerobic treatment of domestic sewage relate to the absence of nutrient and pathogen removal. A combination of anaerobic pre-treatment followed by photosynthetic post-treatment is proposed for the effective recovery of energy and nutrients from sewage. This eco-technology approach is based on the recognition that the main nutrient assimilating capacity is housed in photosynthetic plants. The proposed anaerobic-photosynthetic process is energy efficient, cost effective and applicable under a wide variety of rural and urban conditions. In conclusion: a natural systems approach towards waste management could generate affordable eco-technologies for effective treatment and resource recovery.

scholarly journals Better Security Aware D2D Transmission Protocol with Optimal Relay Assignment Algorithm (ORAA)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6S) ◽  
pp. 172-176
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Health ◽  
Iteration Process ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
General Idea ◽  
Transmission Protocol ◽  
Efficient System ◽  
Relay Assignment ◽  
Assignment Algorithm ◽  
Minimum Capacity ◽  
Smart Mobile

The systems which deals with healthcare are rapidly untouched and a widespread area, where both opportunities & challenges are plenty. The increase of smart mobile phones and advancement in sensors which are used for medical purpose, these devices enhance Wireless Body Area Networks (WBAN). Which is used for patient monitoring remotely called as M-health also called as Mobile-health. It increases the quality and health care by providing a reliable and cost effective. In this system, a protocol called LSAP (Lightweight and Security Aware protocol). LSAP is proposed to assist Device to Device transmission of data for Mobile health systems by means of ORA (Optimal Relay Assignment) algorithm. Linear marking Mechanism was a general idea behind ORAA algorithm. To realize polynomial time complexity at the end of every iteration; are offered by linear marking. To increase the objective function during iteration process, ORA regulate the assignment which is the preliminary assignment. Source node of minimum capacity was identified by ORA at the time of iteration process, which results in designing an efficient system.

scholarly journals Intelligent Sensors: Strategies for an Integrated Systems Approach

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjeevi Chitikeshi ◽  
Ajay Mahajan ◽  
Pavan Bandhil ◽  
Lucas Utterbach ◽  
Fernanado Figueroa
Keyword(s):  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Integrated Systems ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Intelligent Monitoring ◽  
Intelligent Sensors ◽  
Processing And Storage ◽  
Work Done ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Made In

This paper proposes the development of intelligent sensors as an integrated systems approach, i.e. one treats the sensors as a complete system with its own sensing hardware (the traditional sensor), A/D converters, processing and storage capabilities, software drivers, self-assessment algorithms, communication protocols and evolutionary methodologies that allow them to get better with time. Under a project being undertaken at the Stennis Space Center, an integrated framework is being developed for the intelligent monitoring of smart elements. These smart elements can be sensors, actuators or other devices. The immediate application is the monitoring of the rocket test stands, but the technology should be generally applicable to the Intelligent Systems Health Monitoring (ISHM) vision. This paper outlines progress made in the development of intelligent sensors by describing the work done till date on Physical Intelligent Sensors (PIS) and Virtual Intelligent Sensors (VIS).

scholarly journals Luffa cylindrica Immobilized with Aspergillus terreus QMS-1: an Efficient and Cost-Effective Strategy for the Removal of Congo Red using Stirred Tank Reactor

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-203
Author(s):  
QANDEEL LARAIB ◽  
MARYAM SHAFIQUE ◽  
NUSRAT JABEEN ◽  
SEHAR AFSHAN NAZ ◽  
HAFIZ RUB NAWAZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congo Red ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Aspergillus Terreus ◽  
Quantitative Estimation ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Stirred Tank ◽  
Luffa Cylindrica ◽  
Stirred Tank Bioreactor ◽  
Efficient System

Microbial populations within the rhizosphere have been considered as prosperous repositories with respect to bioremediation aptitude. Among various environmental contaminants, effluent from textile industries holds a huge amount of noxious colored materials having high chemical oxygen demand concentrations causing ecological disturbances. The study was aimed to explore the promising mycobiome of rhizospheric soil for the degradation of azo dyes to develop an efficient system for the exclusion of toxic recalcitrants. An effluent sample from the textile industry and soil samples from the rhizospheric region of Musa acuminata and Azadirachta indica were screened for indigenous fungi to decolorize Congo red, a carcinogenic diazo dye, particularly known for its health hazards to the community. To develop a bio-treatment process, Aspergillus terreus QMS-1 was immobilized on pieces of Luffa cylindrica and exploited in stirred tank bioreactor under aerobic and optimized environment. Quantitative estimation of Congo red decolorization was carried out using UV-Visible spectrophotometer. The effects of fungal immobilization and biosorption on the native structure of Luffa cylindrica were evaluated using a scanning electron microscope. A. terreus QMS-1 can remove (92%) of the dye at 100 ppm within 24 h in the presence of 1% glucose and 1% ammonium sulphate at pH 5.0. The operation of the bioreactor in a continuous flow for 12 h with 100 ppm of Congo red dye in simulated textile effluent resulted in 97% decolorization. The stirred tank bioreactor was found to be a dynamic, well maintained, no sludge producing approach for the treatment of textile effluents by A. terreus QMS-1 of the significant potential for decolorization of Congo red.

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