Rig activity scheduler software updated
The latest version of rig activity scheduler (RAS) software—Version 3.0—promises to help take the guesswork out of assigning rigs to wells and enables upstream operations to utilize drilling, completion, and workover rigs more efficiently.
With new features that provide decision support, RAS 3.0 incorporates an automated, interactive capability for scheduling complex drilling operations. Rigs are assigned to wells with a drag-and-drop interface that links drilling activities to user-defined key performance metrics, such as production output, rig budgets, and well completion dates. As operating conditions change and revisions are needed, users can develop and evaluate multiple scenarios before selecting the most appropriate course of action. RAS 3.0 features include:
- An advanced rig cost model, allowing multiple contract, availability date, day rate, and transportation cost information to be incorporated into drilling plans and schedules.
- GIS integration, to support rig transportation computations based on multiple factors, including the available road network, transportation speed, and movement restrictions.
- Support for well availability-unavailability intervals, to accommodate restrictions because of weather and wildlife.
- Enhanced auditing and security capabilities.
Source: Actenum Corp., 10th Floor, 675 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC V6B 1N2.
New oil field surge protection device
A new, single metal oxide varistor module with a high surge handling capability that absorbs and dissipates the excess energy from lightning strikes and power surges is suited for use in oil field applications.
Designated Strikesorb, the 40 mm and 80 mm surge protection devices (SPDs)met the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 1449 3rd Edition Safety Standard’s intermediate current abnormal overvoltage test by successfully conducting current at 1,000A for 7 hr without disconnecting from the circuit. Featuring a flat slope resistance characteristic, the Strikesorb SPD modules received a nominal discharge current test (In) rating of 20 kA, the highest possible, without the use of internal fuses.
Strikesorb SPD modules have been designated as Type-4 devices deemed suitable for use in Type-2 applications by UL.
Source: Raycap Inc., 2310 N. Molter Rd., Suite 102, Liberty Lake, WA 99019.
