Real-Time Rate of Penetration Optimization Using the Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm (SFLA)

Author(s):  
Ping Yi ◽  
Aniket Kumar ◽  
Robello Samuel
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asad Mustafa Elmgerbi ◽  
Clemens Peter Ettinger ◽  
Peter Mbah Tekum ◽  
Gerhard Thonhauser ◽  
Andreas Nascimento

Abstract Over the past decade, several models have been generated to predict Rate of Penetration (ROP) in real-time. In general, these models can be classified into two categories, model-driven (analytical models) and data-driven models (based on machine learning techniques), which is considered as cutting-edge technology in terms of predictive accuracy and minimal human interfering. Nevertheless, most existing machine learning models are mainly used for prediction, not optimization. The ROP ahead of the bit for a certain formation layer can be predicted with such methods, but the limitation of the applications of these techniques is to find an optimum set of operating parameters for the optimization of ROP. In this regard, two data-driven models for ROP prediction have been developed and thereafter have been merged into an optimizer model. The purpose of the optimization process is to seek the ideal combinations of drilling parameters that would lead to an improvement in the ROP in real-time for a given formation. This paper is mainly focused on describing the process of development to create smart data-driven models (built on MATLAB software environment) for real-time rate of penetration prediction and optimization within a sufficient time span and without disturbing the drilling process, as it is typically required by a drill-off test. The used models here can be classified into two groups: two predictive models, Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Random Forest (RF), in addition to one optimizer, namely genetic algorithm. The process started by developing, optimizing, and validation of the predictive models, which subsequently were linked to the genetic algorithm (GA) for real-time optimization. Automated optimization algorithms were integrated into the process of developing the productive models to improve the model efficiency and to reduce the errors. In order to validate the functionalities of the developed ROP optimization model, two different cases were studied. For the first case, historical drilling data from different wells were used, and the results confirmed that for the three known controllable surface drilling parameters, weight on bit (WOB) has the highest impact on ROP, followed by flow rate (FR) and finally rotation per minute (RPM), which has the least impact. In the second case, a laboratory scaled drilling rig "CDC miniRig" was utilized to validate the developed model, during the validation only the previous named parameters were used. Several meters were drilled through sandstone cubes at different weights on bit, rotations per minute, and flow rates to develop the productive models; then the optimizer was activated to propose the optimal set of the used parameters, which likely maximize the ROP. The proposed parameters were implemented, and the results showed that ROP improved as expected.


2014 ◽  
Vol 137 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Yi ◽  
Aniket Kumar ◽  
Robello Samuel

The increasing complexities of wellbore geometry imply an increasing well cost. It has become more important than ever to achieve an increased rate of penetration (ROP) and, thus, reduced cost per foot. To achieve maximum ROP, an optimization of drilling parameters is required as the well is drilled. While there are different optimization techniques, there is no acceptable universal mathematical model that achieves maximum ROP accurately. Usually, conventional mathematical optimization techniques fail to accurately predict optimal parameters owing to the complex nature of downhole conditions. To account for these uncertainties, evolutionary-based algorithms can be used instead of mathematical optimizations. To arrive at the optimum drilling parameters efficiently and quickly, the metaheuristic evolutionary algorithm, called the “shuffled frog leaping algorithm,” (SFLA) is used in this paper. It is a type of rising swarm-intelligence optimizer that can optimize additional objectives, such as minimizing hydromechanical specific energy. In this paper, realtime gamma ray data are used to compute values of rock strength and bit–tooth wear. Variables used are weight on bit (WOB), bit rotation (N), and flow rate (Q). Each variable represents a frog. The value of each frog is derived based on the ROP models used individually or simultaneously through iteration. This optimizer lets each frog (WOB, N, and Q) jump to the best value (ROP) automatically, thus arriving at the near optimal solution. The method is also efficient in computing optimum drilling parameters for different formations in real time. The paper presents field examples to predict and estimate the parameters and compares them to the actual realtime data.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohong Duan ◽  
Tianyong Niu ◽  
Qi Huang

The traditional method for solving the dynamic emergency vehicle dispatching problem can only get a local optimal strategy in each horizon. In order to obtain the dispatching strategy that can better respond to changes in road conditions during the whole dispatching process, the real-time and time-dependent link travel speeds are fused, and a time-dependent polygonal-shaped link travel speed function is set up to simulate the predictable changes in road conditions. Response times, accident severity, and accident time windows are taken as key factors to build an emergency vehicle dispatching model integrating dynamic emergency vehicle routing and selection. For the unpredictable changes in road conditions caused by accidents, the dispatching strategy is adjusted based on the real-time link travel speed. In order to solve the dynamic emergency vehicle dispatching model, an improved shuffled frog leaping algorithm (ISFLA) is proposed. The global search of the improved algorithm uses the probability model of estimation of distribution algorithm to avoid the partial optimal solution. Based on the Beijing expressway network, the efficacy of the model and the improved algorithm were tested from three aspects. The results have shown the following: (1) Compared with SFLA, the optimization performance of ISFLA is getting better and better with the increase of the number of decision variables. When the possible emergency vehicle selection strategies are 815, the objective function value of optimal selection strategies obtained by the base algorithm is 210.10% larger than that of ISFLA. (2) The prediction error of the travel speed affects the accuracy of the initial emergency vehicle dispatching. The prediction error of ±10 can basically meet the requirements of the initial dispatching. (3) The adjustment of emergency vehicle dispatching strategy can successfully bypassed road sections affected by accidents and shorten the response time.


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