Wireless Coiled Tubing Disrupts the Industry by Enabling Use of Conventional Coil Tubing for Access and Matrix Acidizing of Multilaterals and Extended Reach Carbonate Reservoirs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abubaker Saeed ◽  
Jarl André Fellinghaug ◽  
Brett Bouldin
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Production Rates ◽  
Restricted Access ◽  
Coiled Tubing ◽  
Open Hole ◽  
Approach Method ◽  
Stimulation System ◽  
Available Technology

Abstract As the number of Extended Reach Wells (ERW) with multilaterals and restricted access due to electric submersible pumps (ESP) increases, so does the challenge to enable access and stimulation to these wells to maintain production rates. This paper describes a Slim Access and Stimulation System (SASS) development program launched to develop a game changing technology to give operators the ability to maintain high production rates in unconventional developments. There is available technology today to accurately access extended reach lateral wells, even with restricted access. But the technology is limited to logging only, as the tools and/or control wire are not acid resistant and would limit the pump rate through the coil tubing for pumping acid. The new system would require a tool suite which was acid resistant, enable slim access to the laterals, and have the ability to perform multiple stimulation jobs in one run, with monitoring and control from surface without a wire inside the coiled tubing. The SASS development program gave birth to three separate and revolutionary new technologies: two-way wireless communication and energy harvesting with integrated production logging suite, slim and high-power open hole tractor with a wire bypass to power the tool string, and semi-autonomous lateral access sub, which finds, enters, and confirms the lateral access. The three game changing technologies have application as standalone products, however the real value occurs when they combined as a Slim Access and Stimulation System, run on conventional coiled tubing. The paper will describe working methods and technology incorporated to provide access to restricted extended reach laterals and perform multiple stimulation jobs in a single run. The SASS development program is a testament of how the industry can tackle complex challenges, introducing new technologies across in multiple domains while still adapting to conventional methods. The paper highlights the full system design approach method used to understand and combine features of downhole tools, surface equipment, and operational and handling routines to achieve the overall design goal.

scholarly journals IoT Platform for Energy Sustainability in University Campuses

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 357
Author(s):  
Pedro Moura ◽  
José Ignacio Moreno ◽  
Gregorio López López ◽  
Manuel Alvarez-Campana
Keyword(s):  
Energy Demand ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Energy Sustainability ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
Iot Platform

University campuses are normally constituted of large buildings responsible for high energy demand, and are also important as demonstration sites for new technologies and systems. This paper presents the results of achieving energy sustainability in a testbed composed of a set of four buildings that constitute the Telecommunications Engineering School of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. In the paper, after characterizing the consumption of university buildings for a complete year, different options to achieve more sustainable use of energy are presented, considering the integration of renewable generation sources, namely photovoltaic generation, and monitoring and controlling electricity demand. To ensure the implementation of the desired monitoring and control, an internet of things (IoT) platform based on wireless sensor network (WSN) infrastructure was designed and installed. Such a platform supports a smart system to control the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting systems in buildings. Furthermore, the paper presents the developed IoT-based platform, as well as the implemented services. As a result, the paper illustrates how providing old existing buildings with the appropriate technology can contribute to the objective of transforming such buildings into nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB) at a low cost.

First Worldwide Slim Coiled Tubing Logging Tractor Deployment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie S. Duthie ◽  
Hussain A. Saiood ◽  
Abdulaziz A. Al-Anizi ◽  
Norman B. Moore ◽  
Carol Correia
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Quality Of Data ◽  
Coiled Tubing ◽  
Creative Solutions ◽  
Electrical Submersible Pumps ◽  
Open Hole ◽  
Frictional Forces ◽  
Pulling Force ◽  
Factory Testing

Abstract Successful reservoir surveillance and production monitoring is a key component for effectively managing any field production strategy. For production logging in openhole horizontal extended reach wells (ERWs), the challenges are formidable and extensive; logging these extreme lengths in a cased hole would be difficult enough, but are considerably exaggerated in the openhole condition. A coiled tubing (CT) logging run in open hole must also contend with increased frictional forces, high dogleg severity, a quicker onset of helical buckling and early lockup. The challenge to effectively log these ERWs is further complicated by constraints in the completion where electrical submersible pumps (ESPs) are installed including a 2.4" bypass section. Although hydraulically powered coiled tubing tractors already existed, a slim CT tractor with real-time logging capabilities was not available in the market. In partnership with a specialist CT tractor manufacturer, a slim logging CT tractor was designed and built to meet the exceptional demands to pull the CT to target depth. The tractor is 100% hydraulically powered, with no electrical power allowing for uninterrupted logging during tractoring. The tractor is powered by the differential pressure from the bore of the CT to the wellbore, and is operated by a pre-set pump rate from surface. Developed to improve the low coverage in open hole ERW logging jobs, the tractor underwent extensive factory testing before being deployed to the field. The tractor was rigged up on location with the production logging tool and ran in hole. Once the coil tubing locked up, the tractor was activated and pulled the coil to cover over 90% of the open hole section delivering a pulling force of up to 3,200 lb. Real-time production logging was conducted simultaneously with the tractor activated, flowing and shut-in passes were completed to successfully capture the zonal inflow profile. Real-time logging with the tractor is logistically efficient and allows instantaneous decision making to repeat passes for improved data quality. The new slim logging tractor is the world's slimmest most compact, and the first of its kind CT tractor that enables production logging operations in horizontal extended reach open hole wells. The ability to successfully log these extended reach wells cannot be understated, reservoir simulations and management decisions can only as good as the quality of data available. Some of the advantages of drilling extended reach wells such as increased reservoir contact, reduced footprint and less wells drilled will be lost if sufficient reservoir surveillance cannot be achieved. To maximize the benefits of ERWs, creative solutions and innovative designs must continually be developed to push the boundaries further.

Challenging Catenary Coiled Tubing Thru Tubing Screen Deployment Operation Offshore Borneo

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seng Wei Jong ◽  
Yee Tzen Yong ◽  
Yusri Azizan ◽  
Richard Hampson ◽  
Rudzaifi Adizamri Hj Abd Rani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil Wells ◽  
Well Control ◽  
Coiled Tubing ◽  
Open Hole ◽  
Catenary System ◽  
Offshore Oil ◽  
Gravel Pack ◽  
Emergency Measures

Abstract Production decline caused by sand ingress was observed on 2 offshore oil wells in Brunei waters. Both wells were completed with a sub-horizontal openhole gravel pack and were subsequently shut in as the produced sand would likely cause damage to the surface facilities. In an offshore environment with limited workspace, crane capacity and wells with low reservoir pressures, it was decided to intervene the wells using a catenary coiled tubing (CT) vessel. The intervention required was to clean out the sand build up in the wells and install thru-tubing (TT) sand screens along the entire gravel packed screen section. Nitrified clean out was necessary due to low reservoir pressures while using a specialized jetting nozzle to optimize turbulence and lift along the deviated section. In addition, a knockout pot was utilized to filter and accommodate the large quantity of sand returned. The long sections of screens required could not be accommodated inside the PCE stack resulting in the need for the operation to be conducted as an open hole deployment using nippleless plug and fluid weight as well control barrier. A portable modular crane was also installed to assist the deployment of long screen sections prior to RIH with CT. Further challenges that needed to be addressed were the emergency measures. As the operation was to be conducted using the catenary system, the requirement for an emergency disconnect between the vessel and platform during the long cleanout operations and open hole deployment needed to be considered as a necessary contingency. Additional shear seal BOPs, and emergency deployment bars were also prepared to ensure that the operation could be conducted safely and successfully.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF INTERACTIVE LEARNING MEDIA EDUGAME USING ADDIE MODEL

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
Fadhli Ranuharja ◽  
Ganefri Ganefri ◽  
Bayu Ramadhani Fajri ◽  
Febri Prasetya ◽  
Agariadne Dwinggo Samala
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Development Method ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Approach Method ◽  
Smart Education ◽  
Addie Model

In line with the district development program of Dharmasraya regency, namely the Dharmasraya Smart City Program and the implementation of Dharmasraya Smart Education, Edugame is currently one of the favourite innovations being used in the teaching and learning process for the primary school students. This study was aimed at creating a learning innovation using Edugame as a media for conveying information to students as well as inviting students to play. In addition, the approach method used was in the form of media development using the ADDIE (Analysis Design Develop Implementation and Evaluation) development method. This development method was started by conducting the field observations, then designing the Edugame interface to evaluate the shortcomings of the Edugame. From the results of the whiteboard test, it was proven that this application had succeeded in delivering learning materials to primary school students of SDN 08 Pulau Punjung, Dharmasraya Regency, West Sumatra. In sum, the teachers are assisted by the Edugame since the students learn independently to explore each Edugame and try to get the highest score. Keywords: Learning Media; Edu-Game; Learning Innovation; ADDIE.

scholarly journals Implementasi Pengembangan Pojok Wirausaha Mahasiswa Sebagai Business Centre Berbasis Online Web Marketing Di Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 266-275
Author(s):  
Jusnita Jusnita ◽  
Siti Samsiah ◽  
Asrinda Amalia ◽  
Edo Aribe
Keyword(s):  
Development Program ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Online Marketing ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Business Training ◽  
Student Entrepreneurship ◽  
Business Meetings ◽  
Approach Method ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Business Financing

The objectives of the Muhammadiyah Riau University (PPK UMRI) Entrepreneurship Development Program are to create new independent entrepreneurs based on web online marketing, increase the network between university entrepreneurship and industrial communities, and create entrepreneurship training methods that are suitable for UMRI students who already have businesses or are just starting out. effort. The approach method used in this activity is entrepreneurship and business training, entrepreneurship coaching, internships at partner companies, building networks and partnerships with partner companies, production and marketing management training, web-based online marketing business meetings and business consultations with guidance, supervision of tenants, tenant business financing techniques, patterns of providing technology assistance and problem solving methods. From this activity, results were obtained in the form of growing interest and motivation for student entrepreneurship, the creation of five new entrepreneurial students in the second year of 2020 who were ready to compete in the community, growing creativity and interest in students to form business entities, building networking between CSR funders and tenants of PPK UMRI students. 

Women and ICTs in the Arab World

2008 ◽  
pp. 3817-3820
Author(s):  
Mohamed El Louadi ◽  
Andrea Everard
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Arab Women ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The World ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
The One

The digital divide manifests itself on the one hand in the lag in Arab world nations vis-à-vis other more developed countries and on the other hand in the existing inequalities between men and women. Although the United Nations and the World Bank publish a variety of reports on the differences between developed and developing nations, very little data is available to fully grasp the meaning of the gap between genders. In terms of information and communication technologies (ICTs), there are two distinct gaps that need to be recognized: the gap between Arab men and Arab women and the gap between Arab women and women from other nations around the world (Figure 1). Much differs in the lives of men and women. For decades, researchers have published comparative reports, attempting to explain what distinguishes men and women in socio-professional environments. According to Meyers-Levy (1989) men tend to be more comfortable with ICTs and partake more often in gaming and programming. When they use computers, women are more inclined to use them as communication tools. Given women’s presumed lack of experience with technology, their upbringing which is different from men’s, and that the studies they most often pursue are not technology-oriented, it is not surprising that women are generally less inclined to adopt new technologies. Those who nonetheless have tried their hand at browsing the Web were either witness to or victims of offensive language used during interactive discussion sessions; in some cases, they were harassed via e-mail. In order to avoid this unpleasantness, some women assumed male aliases (Herring, 2003). However, since 2000, when men and women reached parity in Web use (Rickert & Sacharow, 2000), it would appear that using the Internet is presently no more intimidating for females than for males. An abundance of other differences between men and women exist. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) acknowledged that there does not exist a society in which women benefit from the same opportunities as men. Everywhere in the world, women are poorer, less educated, and less valued than men. These and other inequalities reduce women’s ability to take advantage of the potential benefits of ICTs and to consequently contribute to their nation’s economic and social development which is in fact facilitated by these same technologies.

Women and ICTs in the Arab World

2011 ◽  
pp. 1230-1237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed El Louadi ◽  
Andrea Everard
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Arab Women ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The World ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
The One

The digital divide manifests itself on the one hand in the lag in Arab world nations vis-à-vis other more developed countries and on the other hand in the existing inequalities between men and women. Although the United Nations and the World Bank publish a variety of reports on the differences between developed and developing nations, very little data is available to fully grasp the meaning of the gap between genders. In terms of information and communication technologies (ICTs), there are two distinct gaps that need to be recognized: the gap between Arab men and Arab women and the gap between Arab women and women from other nations around the world (Figure 1). Much differs in the lives of men and women. For decades, researchers have published comparative reports, attempting to explain what distinguishes men and women in socio-professional environments. According to Meyers-Levy (1989) men tend to be more comfortable with ICTs and partake more often in gaming and programming. When they use computers, women are more inclined to use them as communication tools. Given women’s presumed lack of experience with technology, their upbringing which is different from men’s, and that the studies they most often pursue are not technology-oriented, it is not surprising that women are generally less inclined to adopt new technologies. Those who nonetheless have tried their hand at browsing the Web were either witness to or victims of offensive language used during interactive discussion sessions; in some cases, they were harassed via e-mail. In order to avoid this unpleasantness, some women assumed male aliases (Herring, 2003). However, since 2000, when men and women reached parity in Web use (Rickert & Sacharow, 2000), it would appear that using the Internet is presently no more intimidating for females than for males. An abundance of other differences between men and women exist. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) acknowledged that there does not exist a society in which women benefit from the same opportunities as men. Everywhere in the world, women are poorer, less educated, and less valued than men. These and other inequalities reduce women’s ability to take advantage of the potential benefits of ICTs and to consequently contribute to their nation’s economic and social development which is in fact facilitated by these same technologies.

A Cruising AUV r2D4: Intelligent Multirole Platform for Deep-Sea Survey

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 262-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kangsoo Kim ◽  
◽  
Tamaki Ura ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Deep Sea ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Navigation Control ◽  
Bodies Of Water

In this article, a cruising autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) r2D4 and examples of its achievements to date are introduced. With the objective of realizing an intelligent multirole platform for deep-sea surveys, the r2D4 development program was started in 2001. Launched in 2003, the r2D4 had achieved several practical missions by the time of its last dive in 2010. Enhanced vehicle autonomy was realized by applying new technologies in navigation, control, positioning, and sensing, which enabled the capabilities of tackling more challenging undersea missions. The r2D4 is a multirole platform that is easily able to be modified to meet the applications of diverse purposes. Since its first dive in September 2003, the r2D4 has successfully completed a total of 67 dives in bodies of water worldwide.

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