Measurement Overview

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PDD Processing Raw pressure transmitted (Annular and Bore as GENERIC Variables

PDD Processing

Raw pressure transmitted (Annular and Bore as GENERIC Variables –

Units PSI
Variables Tagged an passed via WITS to RMS offline PC which calculates ECD / and other drilling parameters
RMS offline computer sends all WITS and corrected data to Digidrill PC for plotting and LAS file generation
Digidrill PC plots and stores data as function of depth and time.
PDD memory data processed through Digidrill correlator for depth time correlation and LAS file generation.
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PDD Applications The sleeve with two O rings can be changed

PDD Applications

The sleeve with two O rings can be changed at

the rig site to accommodate different collar ID’S. The section between the two O rings sees anulus pressure through a hole in the sub wall. A further hole through the sleeve exposes the pressure transducers to annular pressure

The sleeve below shows the hole through to the body that holds the pressure transducers.

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PDD Piezo resistive sensor

PDD Piezo resistive sensor

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PDD Piezo resistive sensor

PDD Piezo resistive sensor

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PDD Applications Real-time downhole hydraulics monitor Real-time ECD monitoring and management

PDD Applications

Real-time downhole hydraulics monitor
Real-time ECD monitoring and management
Annulus cuttings overload

detection
Washout detection
Kick monitoring and control
Lost circulation detection
Mud motor performance and control
Mud rheology control
Optimisation of hole cleaning
Formation fracture / loss limitation
Air and underbalanced drilling well control
Nitrogen / Air mix control
MSE measurement optimisation for Formation Evaluation
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Managed Pressure Drilling Managing the annular hydraulic pressure profile within the

Managed Pressure Drilling

Managing the annular hydraulic pressure profile within the allowed

pressure window
Well control within this window
Assistance from modelling tools and automated control systems
MPD may be accomplished by many means including
- Backpressure
- Variable fluid density
- Fluid rheology
- Circulation friction
- Hole geometry
- Using an active device to manipulate the mud gradient and dynamic pressure
Aims of MPD
Control Abnormal Pressures
- Borehole Quality (Sloughing or Collapse)
- Blow out prevention
Stay within Fracture Gradient
- Ensure Casing Shoe Integrity
- Limit or Stop Lost Circulation
Restrict or Eliminate Reservoir Damage
- Prevent Mud / Mud Solids Entering Reservoir Porosity
- Maximise Production Potential
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Abnormal Pore Pressure Pore Pressure Greater or Less than Hydrostatic Pressure

Abnormal Pore Pressure

Pore Pressure Greater or Less than Hydrostatic Pressure
- Rapid

Deposition
- Lithology Seal
- Fault Seal
- Depleted Pay Zone
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Pore Pressure Prediction Seismic Data Log Data Drilling Data

Pore Pressure Prediction

Seismic Data
Log Data
Drilling Data

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Mud Weight & ECD Margins Static Mud Weight and ECD should

Mud Weight & ECD Margins

Static Mud Weight and ECD should Control

Formation Pressures whilst not approaching Fracture pressure (at last casing shoe)
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Failure to Control Pressure Shale Caving Borehole Rugosity Tight Spots Well

Failure to Control Pressure

Shale Caving
Borehole Rugosity
Tight Spots
Well Collapse
Well Kicks
Blow Out
Lost Circulation
Reservoir

Damage
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ECD – Effective Circulating Density EMW = {PDD Pann (psi) /

ECD – Effective Circulating Density

EMW = {PDD Pann (psi) / TVD

(m) x 1.421}

Mud Weight + Annular Friction Losses
Higher RPM (~>50) increases Annular Friction Losses
Starting Rotation increases ECD
- Disturbed cuttings beds
- Start slowly and circulate clean
Temperature affects can decrease EMW
Surge pressures when reaming increase EMW below bit and around BHA
- Can Cause losses
Swab pressures when back reaming decrease EMW below bit and around BHA
- Can cause Kick, connection gas, etc.