A Real-Time Well-Site Based Surveillance and Optimization Platform for Drilling: Technology, Basic Workflows and Field Results

摘要

We describe recent technology advances, basic workflows and field trial results for a real-time well-site based surveillance and optimization software platform for drilling. The system integrates with existing infrastructures available at a typical rig-site and may be deployed in the driller's cabin to enable real-time decisions by drilling personnel. The platform leverages as input one-second real-time surface data (obtained from sensors instrumented on surface equipment and available at most well sites). The platform provides surveillance capabilities, trending analysis tools, and controllable drilling parameter recommendations to improve drilling performance by enhancing decision-making at the well-site.