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New rig control system provides closed-loop drilling automation

07/16/2007
Continued innovation in modeling and algorithm development has led to new process control for the Cyberbase/SDI drilling command center. Collaboration between the International Research Institute of Stavanger AS (IRIS; formerly Rogaland Research) and National Oilwell Varco (NOV) in developing the Drilltronics system led to successful land rig tests in 2006 and to field tests off Norway later this year.The general concept of the Drilltronics system is to monitor and control the drilling process using continuously updated models for better control, efficiency, and safety. Continuous diagnostic control allows early detection of emerging problems via a set of alarms. The Drilltronics system c...
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