Control System Integration with Multiple Vendors Supports DrillingOptimization Software Application

摘要

This paper details the integration of a software drilling optimizer to multiple drilling rig control systems.The drilling optimizer operates via communication of auto-driller setpoints to the rig's control system,continuously adjusting parameters to be optimum to wellbore conditions,and detected drilling dysfunctions.The integration process with each vendor's control system requires planning and work on both sides of theintegration to ensure seamless communication of data.Integration performed over the last two years withthree different control systems from two vendors was completed using various communication protocols.The authors found that when a centralized process management solution,acting as a data broker betweenapplications and the control system was present,the individual rig deployment configuration and installationeffort was minimal.The study showed when performing direct integration to the control system;there isan increase in the configuration and installation effort for each rig deployment.Each rig required specificcustomization by engineering resources from both the software provider and the rig control system vendor.The development of user interfaces across different platforms creates an additional layer of synchronizationto ensure the user experience is consistent.By ensuring consistency in each implementation of the userinterface,the authors observed a reduction in training for the field support teams.The project concluded that there is a need to centralize custom and complex user interface elements toimprove the usability of the application for the driller.With the use of a centralized process managementsolution,companies can now minimize user interaction at the control system to avoid duplication of effortin design and engineering.The standardization of hardware to run the drilling optimizer simplified thedeployment process and improved business efficiency.The lessons learned from these processes contribute to the overall industry initiatives around datainteroperability.These projects have laid the foundation between control system providers and softwareproviders to increase the efficiency of future projects that necessitate data transfer through multiplecommunication standards.