February Monthly Luncheon - Well Tortuosity |
High wellbore tortuosity can lead to problems such as high torque and
drag, reduced hole cleaning and stuck pipe events. It can also negatively affect completion and production operations and ultimately affect well production. Therefore it is important to have a robust mechanism to measure the tortuosity of wells at they are drilled. At the University of Texas at Austin, drawing inspiration from some approaches used in the medical field, we have developed an easy to use “Tortuosity Index”. This index only uses commonly available survey data, and is a real-time
index. This thereby enables well path corrections as the drilling progresses. The index is three dimensional, but can also be used independently to evaluate the tortuosity on both the azimuthal and inclination plane. This talk will introduce this very useful index, showcase some results and explore future work in this area Sponsorship Opportunities If you are interested in participating in this event—as a speaker, participant or
sponsor—please contact clandwehr@iadd-intl.org |
Sponsor Spotlight - MSC Software |
MSC Software Corporation – Simulating Reality,
Delivering Certainty
MSC Software Corporation provides the modeling and simulation software that today has become the standard for structural analysis in both the aerospace and auto industries. With roots reaching back to the NASA Apollo program, MSC is now part of Hexagon AB providing products for simulating the non-linear dynamics of mechanical systems, vibration, noise abatement, fatigue,
durability, material properties, temperature and pressure effects, fluid flow, fluid-structure interaction, instrumentation and controls for both the oil and gas and mining industries.
For each stage of the drilling, completion, production and workover life-cycle, simulation can assist with tool designs, reduce development and physical testing costs, optimize BHA configurations and provide an
engineering-based understanding of the various controls and subsystems that influence weight transfer and the dynamics between top-drive to bit under a wide range of downhole conditions. This understanding then in turn enables better decisions to mitigate downhole vibration and other risks with an intelligent manufacturing approach to drilling that results in an overall bottom line improvement in safety, efficiency and performance
MSC Software has approximately 1,200 employees with global R&D centers in 6 countries. Hexagon, a leading global provider of information technologies (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXAB), has approximately 18,000 employees in 50 countries who drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications by integrating sensors, software and domain knowledge with customer workflows into intelligent information
ecosystems that deliver actionable information.
Point of contact for MSC Drilling and O&G Solutions is: Fred.harvey@mscsoftware.com
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Data Driven Drilling & Production Conference |
Drilling Joins Production to Break Down Silos and Deliver Maximum Value At the Annual Data Driven Production gathering we bring together the leading lights in oil and gas innovation, the trail blazers of IoT and analytics. In 2018 we are inviting the drilling community to join us as we look at how digital operating models and data driven
asset management practices can bridge the gap between completions and production. Between drilling methods and production maintenance routines. Bring
Production Costs Down Now – Innovate for the Future The conference – the best of its kind in the US – has seen cutting edge insight, case studies and even live demos from lead ng operators including Chevron, Marathon and Statoil. Prepare for the new age of results driven, automated, digital & remote operations to ensure your organization is ahead of the crowd in production efficiency.
A place
where investors meet innovators With our new technology showcase session we are building a panel of innovation and investment leaders to evaluate the honest digital drilling and production technology prospects. services through their paces in our exhibition zone, enabling you to compare and contrast a range of solutions, in one place, over just two days.
Bring a team and make the most of the opportunity Bringing together over 500 attendees, 30
pioneering exhibitions, 50 expert speakers and hundreds of operator delegates, Data Driven Drilling and Production 2018 is the go-to global meeting point for oil & gas digital innovators. We recommend you bring a team to benefit from the full learning and networking opportunities the conference presents Secure your ticket today and get big discounts We look forward to welcoming you to Data
Driven Drilling & Production 2018 in May. Secure your place and give your business the best chance of delivering outstanding data-driven drilling and production projects, we urge you to contact us today as tickets for this must-attend conference will sell out! IADD Members will receive a special discount. Use the following discount code when registering: IADD200
See you in Houston. www.upstreamintel.com/data/register.php
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Come join us on April 19 at Landry’s Seafood Restaurant in The Woodlands, Texas from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to network, view sponsored booths, talk to your customers and competitors or just come by to chill. Hors-d'oeuvres and the first drink are on us. "Spring is nature's way of saying "Let's Party"!" ~ Robin Williams Good Advice. This is not your father’s business gathering, (more like a neighborhood BBQ) with seafood, and we don’t have to clean up afterward. We are offering sponsorships, with booths for display and conversation both inside the dining room, on the patio overlooking the water or in a private area of the parking lot, (for large pieces of equipment that you
can’t show off very often. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Landwehr at clandwehr@iadd-intl.org. |
*Monthly Luncheons are hosted on the 4th Thursday of every month
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