Case studies

10-15% reduced tripping time compared to traditional simulations

Nov 2021

Objective

Following clean up cycle at TD of 8 ½” section, due to limiting high PP at TD of section (1,18sg) optimization of tripping is required

Solution

Drilltronics dynamic surge / swab protection was in use from section TD until surface to optimize tripping speed. Hookload protection was active during trip without major obstructions but a consistently accurate tracking of Hookload.

Results

Tripping speed limit was gradually increased during trip until reaching circa 2000m where max machine limit was reached for remainder of trip out of hole.

Value

10-15% reduced tripping time compared to traditional simulations