... tasks such as pump ramp speeds, block acceleration while transiting back to bottom. Abstract This paper presents a case history of drilling automation system pilot deployment, inclusive of wired drill pipe on an Arctic drilling operation. This builds on the body of work that BP (the operator...

... It is obvious that the verification of such exception handling solutions is of paramount importance and at the same time very complex to perform. It is possible to use virtual rig environments that make use of trustworthy drilling simulators ( Cayeux et al. 2012 ), or the automation solutions can...

... integrated automation system. That system combines high-speed surface and downhole data, a process controller, and a modern 1500-HP AC land rig. This is the first time in the world that this combination has been utilized in drilling. Methods, Procedures, Process This paper discusses the equipment...

... Abstract Frequent, reliable, and repeatable measurements are key to the evolution of digitization of drilling information and drilling automation. While advances have been made in automating the drilling process and the use of sophisticated engineering models, machine learning techniques...

... Abstract The industry is encouraging the adoption of automation to improve safety, consistency, and efficiency. This paper presents a case study of the first deployment of a drilling automation platform fully integrated with a managed pressure drilling (MPD) system on Argentina drilling...

... of new drilling automation technology to meet the challenge associated with inadequate hole cleaning, vibrations and connections practices resulting of the implementation of the i-Tral real-time monitoring used to mimic manual torque and drag parameters through artificial intelligence and machine...

... to surface weight on bit (SWOB) or differential pressure outputs, shows significant regional variation. This range in dynamics poses a robustness challenge for automated drilling control systems. Many factors influence drilling dynamics such as pipe stiffness, mud properties, tortuosity, friction, bit design...

... drilling automation. Multiple components on a drilling rig have been automated to make drilling operations safer, more efficient, and less costly. The invention of new directional drilling tools, such as Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS), has allowed directional wells to be drilled in less time and have...

... Abstract In the field of drilling automation, most attention is usually focussed on the automating the mechanical side of the business and yet vast amounts of time and energy are spent by well engineers on designing and executing wells that may involve redesigns during the execution of the well...

... decision was made early in the system design process to de-couple service specific visualizations from their respective processing applications. Visualizations can be deployed on-premise on any networked PC connected to the drilling automation system, as well as, and most commonly off-premise through...

... Abstract In the current oil and gas drilling industry, the modernization of rig fleets has been shifting toward high mobility, artificial intelligence, and computerized systems. Part of this shift includes a move toward automation. This paper summarizes the successful application of a fully...

... 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...

... real-time drilling. A fast drilling optimizer is crucial to automate and streamline the drilling process. This simultaneous optimization of ROP based on real-time data can be implemented during the process thereby increasing the efficiency of drilling as well as reducing the required drilling time...

... Abstract The use of drilling automation is accelerating, mostly in the area of rate of penetration (ROP) enhancement. Autonomous directional drilling is now a high focus area automating the drilling operations. The potential impact is immense as 93% of the active rigs in the US are drilling...

... Abstract An operator and rig contractor have been implementing drilling operations automation (DOA) pursuing well design and drilling operational execution improvements in terms of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). Today, drilling automation enables tighter process control...

... drilling automation is accessible remotely which allows for safer environments and easier access to RT information. However, it also increases associated risks, yet solutions to address these risks do not have to be complex. A simple, straightforward structure and sound security principles can be applied...

... Abstract Our industry has been advancing drilling automation concepts to increase safety, reduce drilling risk, and improve the overall repeatability of the drilling process. At the same time, increased drilling costs, available expertise shortage, and safety-related issues with personnel...