Drilling Rig Route Selection Across Multiple Approach Types
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current drilling rig route planning technologies do not effectively account for different approach types and criteria, leading to inefficiencies in reaching target positions, such as increased fuel consumption and difficulty in navigating obstacles.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method that receive information on a target position and status of a drilling rig, calculate routes based on different approach types (e.g., forward and backward driving), and select the optimal route based on criteria like shortest distance, fastest route, or least turns, while avoiding previously drilled holes and obstacles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single fixed route is used for drilling rig navigation, then the route planning is simple, but fuel consumption increases and navigation efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from a static, fixed route to a dynamic route planning system that calculates multiple alternative routes based on real-time criteria. The system evaluates different approach types (forward driving, backward driving, sideways driving) and selects the optimal route dynamically, allowing the drilling rig to adapt its navigation path to current conditions, thereby improving navigation efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple routes are calculated based on different approach types, then route selection flexibility improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by breaking down the route planning process into distinct approach types (forward driving, backward driving, sideways driving). Each approach type represents a segmented category of movement, allowing the system to evaluate routes systematically within each category and select the best option. This segmentation provides flexibility in route selection while maintaining manageable system complexity through structured classification.
3Reliability
If the drilling rig navigates without considering previously drilled holes, then navigation is simpler, but the risk of collision with obstacles increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-calculating and storing information about previously drilled holes before route selection. The system uses this advance knowledge to evaluate potential routes and identify collision risks in advance, allowing the drilling rig to navigate around obstacles safely. This preliminary preparation of obstacle data enables reliable collision avoidance while integrating smoothly into the navigation system.
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AI summary
An apparatus, method and computer program product arranged for receiving information on a target position of a drilling rig, receiving status information relating to the drilling rig, calculating, based on the status information, at least a first route according to a first approach type and a second route according to a second approach type to the target position, and selecting, based on at least one criterion, the calculated first route or the calculated second route.