Drilling Information Management System for Directional Drilling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Directional drilling projects face high costs due to slower data-acquisition processes compared to vertical drilling, necessitating effective management systems for drilling plans, data, equipment maintenance, and project costs.
Innovation Solution
A drilling-information-management system comprising a probe assembly on a drill string, a first computer, and a second computer with a barcode scanner, where drilling-project data is stored on a database and transferred to the second computer, allowing for real-time monitoring and execution of drilling plans, calibration, and data input via barcode scanning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If directional drilling is used to access subterranean formations, then access to difficult-to-reach formations is improved, but drilling speed decreases and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-planning drilling paths, pre-positioning equipment, and pre-coordinating data acquisition protocols before directional drilling begins. This reduces delays during actual drilling operations while maintaining the ability to access difficult formations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system ensures continuous data acquisition and real-time monitoring throughout the directional drilling process, eliminating stoppages for manual measurements or data collection. This maintains drilling speed while gathering necessary information for accessing difficult formations.
2Loss of information
If comprehensive data acquisition is performed during directional drilling, then project management quality is improved, but drilling speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual data collection and mechanical measurement processes with automated electronic sensors and real-time digital monitoring. This substitutes time-consuming manual operations with automated data acquisition, improving project management quality without slowing drilling speed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements real-time feedback loops where drilling data is continuously collected, analyzed, and used to adjust drilling parameters immediately. This eliminates delays for post-drilling analysis while maintaining comprehensive data management for project quality.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple data-acquisition steps are implemented, then drilling plan accuracy is improved, but project cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses multi-functional equipment and integrated software that performs multiple data-acquisition functions simultaneously with a single investment. This reduces overall project costs while maintaining high drilling plan accuracy through comprehensive data collection.
Solution Approach 2:
The system combines multiple data-acquisition functions into integrated measurement tools and unified software platforms. This consolidation reduces redundant equipment costs and streamlines operations while maintaining precise drilling plan execution.
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AI summary
In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a drilling-information-management system. The drilling-information management system includes a probe assembly disposed on a drill rod, a first computer interoperably coupled to the probe assembly via a conductor disposed in a drill rod, and a second computer in communication with the first computer. The second computer includes a barcode scanner. The drilling-information management system includes a database in communication with the second computer. Drilling-project data is transferred from the database to the second computer and calibration data is transferred from the second computer to the first computer. The first computer executes a drilling plan according to the drilling-project data.