Drilling automation

Use of Life-Cycle Drilling-Simulation System on Challenging HP/HT Drilling Operation

This paper presents the LCDSS and elaborates on the use of it in the preparation and training phase and the operational phase, including forecasting.

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A life-cycle drilling-simulation system (LCDSS) was used during planning, training, and operation in support of a very challenging high-pressure/high-temperature (HP/HT) drilling operation in the Norwegian Sea. The LCDSS consists of a total modeling system tailor-made for planning, advanced training, and real-time simulation and decision support. This paper presents the LCDSS and elaborates on the use of it in the preparation and training phase and the operational phase, including forecasting.

LCDSS

The LCDSS used in this work consists of advanced dynamic drilling models and diagnosis technology merged with 3D visualization into a virtual wellbore. The interactions between the various drilling models are seamless and are used in the whole drilling value chain—from planning through training and, subsequently, real-time operations with forecasting.

Work-Process Modifications

In order to set up the LCDSS delivery, it became apparent that the existing structure of communication and work processes had to adopt the delivery of this service.

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