Visualization of BHA Dynamics Improves Understanding of Downhole Drilling Conditions, Speeds Up Learning Curve (2006)

Visualization of BHA Dynamics Improves Understanding of Downhole Drilling Conditions, Speeds Up Learning Curve P. Jogi; P. Jogi Baker Hughes Inteq Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar J. Macpherson; J. Macpherson Baker Hughes Inteq Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar M. Neubert; M. Neubert Baker Hughes Inteq Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar H. Reckmann; H. Reckmann Baker Hughes Inteq Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar G. Heisig G. Heisig Baker Hughes Inteq Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Miami, Florida, USA, February 2006. Paper Number: SPE-99181-MS https://doi.org/10.2118/99181-MS Published: February 21 2006 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Get Permissions Search Site Citation Jogi, P., Macpherson, J., Neubert, M., Reckmann, H., and G. Heisig. "Visualization of BHA Dynamics Improves Understanding of Downhole Drilling Conditions, Speeds Up Learning Curve." Paper presented at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Miami, Florida, USA, February 2006. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/99181-MS Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentAll ProceedingsSociety of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition Search Advanced Search Abstract The drilling industry demographics predict a significant loss of expertise in the upcoming years as a high percentage of drilling personnel will reach retirement age. At the same time, drilling activity is predicted to grow driven by high oil prices based on strong demand. As rig rates go up, failures in downhole drilling equipment as a result of downhole conditions will become even more costly, resulting in an increased demand for experienced personnel. There is, therefore, a widening experience gap that needs to be addressed as fast as possible.Over the past few years, the service industry has developed sophisticated downhole1,2,3 and surface data acquisition systems that can record critical drilling parameters at a level of detail and accuracy not available before. In particular, on the downhole side it is now possible to store significantly more data at a fraction of the cost compared to earlier years. However, while more data are now available, the analysis is still done in the traditional manner via logs or special signal processing systems requiring a high level of expertise. As a result, large amount of data are acquired today, but only few experts are available to do a detailed analysis so that a lot of the data are never looked at.Visualization tools can be a solution to this dilemma. They can provide a much faster learning curve about downhole conditions while drilling. Computer animations facilitate re-playing data recorded downhole at a high rate, displaying the motion of a downhole tool inside the borehole. Combining downhole data with BHA modeling software allows the user to review the mechanical loading of the BHA in the section just drilled, and to focus attention on special events or sections as necessary.The paper reviews dynamics data sources and formats available today and present several example displays and animations that show how visualization can aid the process of analyzing large amount of data. In addition to the visualization of recorded data, the paper also presents real-time visualization-while-drilling that is intended to enhance the drilling crew's understanding of the downhole conditions. The paper finishes with a short discussion of the benefits of using animations and visualization tools in training programs and education seminars. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, dynamic behavior, machine learning, real time system, drilling operation, Animation, displacement, Upstream Oil & Gas, information, SPE Drilling Conference Subjects: Drillstring Design, Drilling Operations, Information Management and Systems, Torque and drag analysis, Drillstring dynamics Copyright 2006, IADC/SPE Drilling Conference You can access this article if you purchase or spend a download.