Real-Time Downhole Drilling Process Data Complement Surface Data In Drilling Optimization

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.W. Robnett ◽  
G. Heisig ◽  
P.J. McGinley ◽  
J.D. Macpherson
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Drilling Process ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Surface Data ◽  
Drilling Optimization

scholarly journals Near-real-time volcanic cloud monitoring: insights into global explosive volcanic eruptive activity through analysis of Volcanic Ash Advisories

2021 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Engwell ◽  
L. Mastin ◽  
A. Tupper ◽  
J. Kibler ◽  
P. Acethorp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Volcanic Activity ◽  
Volcanic Ash ◽  
Source Parameters ◽  
Volcanic Eruptions ◽  
Volcanic Hazards ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Cloud Monitoring ◽  
Satellite Sensors ◽  
Volcanic Cloud

AbstractUnderstanding the location, intensity, and likely duration of volcanic hazards is key to reducing risk from volcanic eruptions. Here, we use a novel near-real-time dataset comprising Volcanic Ash Advisories (VAAs) issued over 10 years to investigate global rates and durations of explosive volcanic activity. The VAAs were collected from the nine Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres (VAACs) worldwide. Information extracted allowed analysis of the frequency and type of explosive behaviour, including analysis of key eruption source parameters (ESPs) such as volcanic cloud height and duration. The results reflect changes in the VAA reporting process, data sources, and volcanic activity through time. The data show an increase in the number of VAAs issued since 2015 that cannot be directly correlated to an increase in volcanic activity. Instead, many represent increased observations, including improved capability to detect low- to mid-level volcanic clouds (FL101–FL200, 3–6 km asl), by higher temporal, spatial, and spectral resolution satellite sensors. Comparison of ESP data extracted from the VAAs with the Mastin et al. (J Volcanol Geotherm Res 186:10–21, 2009a) database shows that traditional assumptions used in the classification of volcanoes could be much simplified for operational use. The analysis highlights the VAA data as an exceptional resource documenting global volcanic activity on timescales that complement more widely used eruption datasets.

scholarly journals Identification of Granule Growth Regimes in High Shear Wet Granulation Processes Using a Physics-Constrained Neural Network

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 737
Author(s):  
Chaitanya Sampat ◽  
Rohit Ramachandran
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Wet Granulation ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
High Shear ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Physical Constraints ◽  
Granule Growth

The digitization of manufacturing processes has led to an increase in the availability of process data, which has enabled the use of data-driven models to predict the outcomes of these manufacturing processes. Data-driven models are instantaneous in simulate and can provide real-time predictions but lack any governing physics within their framework. When process data deviates from original conditions, the predictions from these models may not agree with physical boundaries. In such cases, the use of first-principle-based models to predict process outcomes have proven to be effective but computationally inefficient and cannot be solved in real time. Thus, there remains a need to develop efficient data-driven models with a physical understanding about the process. In this work, we have demonstrate the addition of physics-based boundary conditions constraints to a neural network to improve its predictability for granule density and granule size distribution (GSD) for a high shear granulation process. The physics-constrained neural network (PCNN) was better at predicting granule growth regimes when compared to other neural networks with no physical constraints. When input data that violated physics-based boundaries was provided, the PCNN identified these points more accurately compared to other non-physics constrained neural networks, with an error of <1%. A sensitivity analysis of the PCNN to the input variables was also performed to understand individual effects on the final outputs.

Dynamic Measurement of Spatial Attitude at Bottom Rotating Drillstring: Simulation, Experimental, and Field Test

2015 ◽  
Vol 138 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qilong Xue ◽  
Ruihe Wang ◽  
Baolin Liu ◽  
Leilei Huang
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Measurement Errors ◽  
Time Window ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Movement Patterns ◽  
Dynamic Measurement ◽  
Drilling Process ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
Actual Measurement ◽  
Gas Drilling

In the oil and gas drilling engineering, measurement-while-drilling (MWD) system is usually used to provide real-time monitoring of the position and orientation of the bottom hole. Particularly in the rotary steerable drilling technology and application, it is a challenge to measure the spatial attitude of the bottom drillstring accurately in real time while the drillstring is rotating. A set of “strap-down” measurement system was developed in this paper. The triaxial accelerometer and triaxial fluxgate were installed near the bit, and real-time inclination and azimuth can be measured while the drillstring is rotating. Furthermore, the mathematical model of the continuous measurement was established during drilling. The real-time signals of the accelerometer and the fluxgate sensors are processed and analyzed in a time window, and the movement patterns of the drilling bit will be observed, such as stationary, uniform rotation, and stick–slip. Different signal processing methods will be used for different movement patterns. Additionally, a scientific approach was put forward to improve the solver accuracy benefit from the use of stick–slip vibration phenomenon. We also developed the Kalman filter (KF) to improve the solver accuracy. The actual measurement data through drilling process verify that the algorithm proposed in this paper is reliable and effective and the dynamic measurement errors of inclination and azimuth are effectively reduced.

Field Assessment of Camera Based Drilling Dynamics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexis Koulidis ◽  
Mohamed Abdullatif ◽  
Ahmed Galal Abdel-Kader ◽  
Mohammed-ilies Ayachi ◽  
Shehab Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Object Detection ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Tracking Algorithm ◽  
Interest Points ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
Detection Algorithms ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Surface Data ◽  
Field Assessment

Abstract Surface data measurement and analysis are an established mean of detecting drillstring low-frequency torsional vibration or stick-slip. The industry has also developed models that link surface torque and downhole drill bit rotational speed. Cameras provide an alternative noninvasive approach to existing wired/wireless sensors used to gather such surface data. The results of a preliminary field assessment of drilling dynamics utilizing camera-based drillstring monitoring are presented in this work. Detection and timing of events from the video are performed using computer vision techniques and object detection algorithms. A real-time interest point tracker utilizing homography estimation and sparse optical flow point tracking is deployed. We use a fully convolutional deep neural network trained to detect interest points and compute their accompanying descriptors. The detected points and descriptors are matched across video sequences and used for drillstring rotation detection and speed estimation. When the drillstring's vibration is invisible to the naked eye, the point tracking algorithm is preceded with a motion amplification function based on another deep convolutional neural network. We have clearly demonstrated the potential of camera-based noninvasive approaches to surface drillstring dynamics data acquisition and analysis. Through the application of real-time object detection algorithms on rig video feed, surface events were detected and timed. We were also able to estimate drillstring rotary speed and motion profile. Torsional drillstring modes can be identified and correlated with drilling parameters and bottomhole assembly design. A novel vibration array sensing approach based on a multi-point tracking algorithm is also proposed. A vibration threshold setting was utilized to enable an additional motion amplification function providing seamless assessment for multi-scale vibration measurement. Cameras were typically devices to acquire images/videos for offline automated assessment (recently) or online manual monitoring (mainly), this work has shown how fog/edge computing makes it possible for these cameras to be "conscious" and "intelligent," hence play a critical role in automation/digitalization of drilling rigs. We showcase their preliminary application as drilling dynamics and rig operations sensors in this work. Cameras are an ideal sensor for a drilling environment since they can be installed anywhere on a rig to perform large-scale live video analytics on drilling processes.

New LWD Image Improvement Method to Mitigate Interpretation Risks

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianhua Zhang ◽  
Shiduo Yang ◽  
Chandramani Shrivastava ◽  
Adrian A ◽  
Nadege Bize-Forest
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Synthetic Data ◽  
Image Resolution ◽  
Drilling Process ◽  
Drilling Tool ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
Geological Interpretation ◽  
Wellbore Temperature

Abstract With the advancement of LWD (Logging While Drilling) hardware and acquisition, the imaging technology becomes not only an indispensable part of the drilling tool string, but also the image resolution increases to map layers and heterogeneity features down to less than 5mm scale. This shortens the geological interpretation turn-around time from wireline logging time (hours to days after drilling) to semi-real time (drilling time or hours after drilling). At the same time, drilling motion is complex. The depth tracking is on the surface referenced to the surface block movement. The imaging sensor located downhole can be thousands of feet away from the surface. Mechanical torque and drag, wellbore friction, wellbore temperature and weight on bit can make the downhole sensor movement motion not synchronized with surface pipe depth. This will cause time- depth conversion step generate image artifacts that either stop real-time interpretation of geological features or mis-interpret features on high resolution images. In this paper, we present several LWD images featuring distortion mechanism during the drilling process using synthetic data. We investigated how heave, depth reset and downhole sensor stick/slip caused image distortions. We provide solutions based on downhole sensor pseudo velocity computation to minimize the image distortion. The best practice in using Savitsky-Golay filter are presented in the discussion sections. Finally, some high-resolution LWD images distorted with drilling-related artifacts and processed ones are shown to demonstrate the importance of image post-processing. With the proper processed images, we can minimize interpretation risks and make drilling decisions with more confidence.

The Study of Motor Winding Testing System for Inter-Turn with 30kV

2013 ◽  
Vol 278-280 ◽  
pp. 831-834 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Sun ◽  
Hao Zhou ◽  
Xiang Jiang Lu ◽  
Yong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Field Test ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Testing System ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Real Time Data ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Factory Testing

This paper designed a motor winding testing system, it can do the dielectric withstand voltage test of inter-turn under 30kV.The system can communicate effectively between PC and machine, by using the PC's powerful capacity of process data and PLC's better stability and the Labview's convenient UI. So the system has real-time data collection, preservation, analysis and other characteristics. This system is able to achieve factory testing and type testing of the motor windings facilitating. Various performance indicators were stable and reliable by field test during a long time.

In-Process Data Fusion for Process Monitoring and Control of Metal Additive Manufacturing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuo Yang ◽  
Yan Lu ◽  
Simin Li ◽  
Jennifer Li ◽  
Yande Ndiaye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Process Control ◽  
Data Fusion ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Multi Scale ◽  
And Control ◽  
Fusion Framework ◽  
Scale Data ◽  
Metal Additive

Abstract To accelerate the adoption of Metal Additive Manufacturing (MAM) for production, an understanding of MAM process-structure-property (PSP) relationships is indispensable for quality control. A multitude of physical phenomena involved in MAM necessitates the use of multi-modal and in-process sensing techniques to model, monitor and control the process. The data generated from these sensors and process actuators are fused in various ways to advance our understanding of the process and to estimate both process status and part-in-progress states. This paper presents a hierarchical in-process data fusion framework for MAM, consisting of pointwise, trackwise, layerwise and partwise data analytics. Data fusion can be performed at raw data, feature, decision or mixed levels. The multi-scale data fusion framework is illustrated in detail using a laser powder bed fusion process for anomaly detection, material defect isolation, and part quality prediction. The multi-scale data fusion can be generally applied and integrated with real-time MAM process control, near-real-time layerwise repairing and buildwise decision making. The framework can be utilized by the AM research and standards community to rapidly develop and deploy interoperable tools and standards to analyze, process and exploit two or more different types of AM data. Common engineering standards for AM data fusion systems will dramatically improve the ability to detect, identify and locate part flaws, and then derive optimal policies for process control.

scholarly journals Bifrost: A Python/C++ Framework for High-Throughput Stream Processing in Astronomy

2017 ◽  
Vol 06 (04) ◽  
pp. 1750007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miles D. Cranmer ◽  
Benjamin R. Barsdell ◽  
Danny C. Price ◽  
Jayce Dowell ◽  
Hugh Garsden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
High Throughput ◽  
Radio Astronomy ◽  
Scientific Productivity ◽  
Data Transport ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Real Time Processing ◽  
Real Time Data Processing ◽  
High Level

Radio astronomy observatories with high throughput back end instruments require real-time data processing. While computing hardware continues to advance rapidly, development of real-time processing pipelines remains difficult and time-consuming, which can limit scientific productivity. Motivated by this, we have developed Bifrost: an open-source software framework for rapid pipeline development. (a) Bifrost combines a high-level Python interface with highly efficient reconfigurable data transport and a library of computing blocks for CPU and GPU processing. The framework is generalizable, but initially it emphasizes the needs of high-throughput radio astronomy pipelines, such as the ability to process data buffers as if they were continuous streams, the capacity to partition processing into distinct data sequences (e.g. separate observations), and the ability to extract specific intervals from buffered data. Computing blocks in the library are designed for applications such as interferometry, pulsar dedispersion and timing, and transient search pipelines. We describe the design and implementation of the Bifrost framework and demonstrate its use as the backbone in the correlation and beamforming back end of the Long Wavelength Array (LWA) station in the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, NM.

On-Line Remaining Life Assessment of Hot Reheat Pipe Bend

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. K. Dutta ◽  
S. Guin ◽  
M. K. Samal
Keyword(s):  
Stress Analysis ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Control Valve ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Remaining Life ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Pipe Bend ◽  
Constant Weight ◽  
On Line

An ageing in-service Hot Reheat (HRH) pipe bend before Intermediate Pressure (IP) Stop/ Control Valve of a Utility was identified for real-time creep-fatigue damage assessment. A data acquisition system has been installed to record thermal hydraulic parameters, such as pressure, temperature and flow on real time basis. The HRH piping including low pressure bypass line incorporating various supports such as directional restraints, constant weight hangers and spring hangers, was modeled using straight and bend elements. Static stress analysis was performed to find out the forces and moments at either ends of the pipe-bend for sustained and expansion loadings using piping analysis program CAESAR-II. A detailed 3-D Finite Element Model of the pipe bend was also developed using 20-noded brick elements. The 3-D FE model along with material parameters and loading are used by code BOSSES for on-line monitoring of damage. The nodal temperatures (obtained by temperature transient analysis), recorded internal pressure, associated piping loads, etc. are then used in a stress analysis module to calculate stresses at different gauss points of the pipe bend. The temperatures and stresses at different time are then used to compute fatigue and creep damage and to assess growth of different postulated cracks at various locations of pipe bend, as well as remaining life. All the information are upgraded and restart files are saved for successive computation. The real-time process data of the pipe bend are made available to the Researcher’s Desk through Client-Server Network.

Integrated Real-Time Information to Use in Commercial, Logistics and Operational Activities Provided by the National Control Center Operation of TRANSPETRO

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
He´lio A. R. Aniceto
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Control Center ◽  
Oil Pipeline ◽  
Dynamic Representation ◽  
Global Movement ◽  
Information Management Systems ◽  
Operational Activities ◽  
National Control

The National Control Center Operation TRANSPETRO created an information site that allows obtaining in real-time, using a system PIMS (Plant Information Management Systems), the information of process plants involved in the operations of our pipelines. The site provides different views for different clients. It also indicates the logistics transportation schedule progress, pipelines operation rates, comparative graphs (like global movement historical by period), transportation summaries by product or regions, covering all pipeline operations in Brazil. We also have links to process data of some plants long and short oil pipeline and for transfer of custody, obtaining information on pumps, valves, control valves, pressure and flow of the operation in progress. The pipeline location maps have a dynamic representation using geographic maps and showing the pipeline status. We are still developing applications to improve the information quality for clients, what give us feedback about the site’s stage progress. When we created the site of the National Control Center Operation TRANSPETRO we seek the principal function of technology PIMS “collect data from all areas of a plant and provides them for any type of application and makes it a great diffuser of information across the various organizational levels” [1].The benefits obtained from deploying the site using the PIMS technology brings potential gains support for the “decision-making of strategic and tactical levels of the enterprise” [2].

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