FlexFusion™ technology Resources
-
Recovery Control – Closing the Loop in Automated Control Systems
Abstract Drilling process automation has been a trending topic within the technical community, most recently discussed in SPE-212565-MS (Cayeux et al. 2023). Recovery control –…
-
Fully Automated Directional Drilling for Consistency and Improved Performance
Abstract With the high rates of penetration achieved by today’s drilling contractors, directional drillers have little time to make optimal steering decisions in a continually…
-
Practical Challenges to Consider for Model-Based Engineering in Drilling Automation
Abstract Model-based engineering has become more prevalent in the drilling industry over the last few decades. While there is great value in using models, a…
-
The Value of Process and Application Consistency in Drilling Automation
Abstract The drilling industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, leading to increased efficiency, lower costs, and reduced emissions per production unit. As unconventional…
-
Holistically Leveraging Automation Technologies Across a Uniform Suite of Rigs
Reducing human variability bridges the gap between past performance and maximum theoretical performance.
-
Modeling of Axial Rotary Drilling Dynamics as a Step Towards Drilling Automation
Abstract Analysis of low frequency axial drilling dynamics from block velocity input to surface weight on bit (SWOB) or differential pressure outputs, shows significant regional…