DAPEX (Detection of Abnormal Pressure while Drilling EXpert system) is an expert system which monitors and analyses drilling parameters in real-time during drilling. Its purpose is to perform a comprehensive pressure analysis based on data available from several sources, including surface measurements, downhole measurements (MWD) and predicted geological data. The system identifies abnormal pressure conditions as well as diagnoses their origins.

Keywords:
society of petroleum engineers, information, measurement while drilling, upstream oil & gas, geologist, drilling measurement, pressure analysis tool, pore pressure, interpretation knowledge, artificial intelligence
Subjects:
Drilling Measurement, Data Acquisition and Automation, Strategic Planning and Management, Information Management and Systems, Measurement while drilling, Exploration and appraisal strategies, Artificial intelligence
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