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The Evolution of Drilling
MARCH 11, 2009

DUBAI, UAE
Outline
• Introduction
• Types of MPD Wells
• System Components
• Secure Drilling Software
• Secure Drilling Operator Warnings and Messages
• Secure Drilling Panels
• Database
Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Outline – Cont’d
• Secure Drilling Operator’s Panel Start-up

• Secure Drilling Operator’s Panel Screens
 WELL Screen
 SETUP Screen
 CONFIG Screen
 GRAPHS Screen
 DIAGNOSTIC Screen
• MPD Panel
 CFG Screen
 RAMP SCHEDULE Screen
 CTRL VARIABLE Screen
Definition of MPD
IADC MPD/UBO Committee Chairman’s Presentation, Abu Dhabi, 2008

Introduction
The Secure Drilling™ Micro-Flux Control System is a closed loop

system which analyzes available drilling data in real time to detect
kicks or losses, and automatically applies back-pressure at the
surface to control the influx.
The system is designed to incorporate existing drilling and pressure

control equipment, such as rotating control devices, drilling chokes,
degassers, pressure sensors and a mass ﬂow meter, with minimal
upgrades and equipment additions to the rig.

Features
• Identifies and manages influxes/losses through:
 Early identification of fluid micro influxes/outfluxes
 Managing pressure during circulation/kill mud
displacement
 Determining pore pressure/fracture gradient
• Reduces total influx volume
• Monitor surge/swab pressure effect
• Allows differentiation between influx and temperature effects
in high pressure/high temperature (HPHT) applications
• Identifies ballooning or breathing phenomena
Features – Cont’d
• Confirms statically underbalanced (UB) conditions during

connections and verifies required mud weight increases
• More accurately interprets shoe leak-off and casing tests
• Enhances data collected from pressure-while-drilling (PWD)
tools
• Identifies many common operational drilling problems, such
as wash-outs, mud pump issues, etc
• Allows performance of formation integrity tests (FITs) while
drilling
Additional Features for MPD Applications
• Sets/maintains desired pressure

• Maintains appropriate pressure during connections
• Monitor flow for influx/loss indications

Benefits
Improves Safety and Well Control

Improves Drilling Efficiency
Reduces Cost

Benefits – Cont’d
Enhances Ability to:

• Drill wells with narrow window margins
• Exploit mature fields and drill through depleted reservoirs
• Managed high-pressure wells with multiple pressure zones
• Conduct more accurate leak-off tests

Applications
• Exploratory wells
• High pressure/high temperature (HPHT) wells
• Wells in depleted fields, especially ones using pressure
maintenance programs (water, steam, CO2, injection)
• Wells with narrow mud weight windows
• Wells with rapid-change pore pressure regimes
• Areas with high incidence of kicks
• Areas with high pore pressure/fracture gradient uncertainties

Field cases to date
• 24 wells, 38 sections – 20”, 17 ½”, 12 ¼”, 8 ½”, 6 ½” and 5 7/8”
• >100,000 ft drilled
• Shallow wells (1,000 ft) to deep wells (>20,000 ft)
• OBM, WBM, SBM including formates - 9.5 ppg to 18.7 ppg
• Exploratory and development wells
• Vertical, deviated, depleted, HPHT
• Onshore and offshore – platform, jack-up and semi-sub.
• North and South America, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea, West Africa
• From Standard (extremely simple configuration) all the way to Special
(CBHP and fully automated)
• Petrobras, StatoilHydro, Chevron, PDVSA, ENI, Total
• SLB/PEMEX, ECA, Newfield, Comstock, Cypress, Samson
• From what we can tell, they are all very happy
• BG will be the new addition to the list in March 09

Applications – Walk the Line
Equivalent Mud Weight (ppg)
Walking the Line

8 10 12 14 16 18 20
1800
2200
Planned Pp 2600
3000
Actual Pp 3400
3800
Depth (m)
Planned Frac Grad
4200
4600
5000
Keep mud weight as close as possible 5400
to the pore pressure curve

5800
6200
6600

Outline
• Introduction
• Database

Types of MPD Wells
Secure Special Secure Standard
Statically underbalanced
Statically Overbalanced
Special procedures and
equipment to Conventional Procedures
compensate this situation
Minimum training
Surface backpressure must
be maintained to preserve Low risk
primary well control barrier
MPD
UBD Conv.
Pore-pressure
Secure Covers the entire spectrum
Secure Standard
Hydrostatically Overbalanced Well

• No limitations for using this version in any well or on any rig
• Can be used on any well without change to the well design
• Standard well control rig equipment, training and certification
• Standard well control procedures utilized if problems
detecting/controlling the influx
• Conventional procedures – standard drilling, connection, etc
• Use the Secure Drilling when needed – 1, 2 sections or the entire
well
• Restore conventional drilling at any time
• Low risk – safety enhanced and well control procedures
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Secure Special
Hydrostatically Underbalanced for Some

Portion of the Well
• Special procedures (including drilling, general safety and well

control), equipment and training required to mitigate this situation
• Backpressure applied at surface to compensate for loss of friction
• Surface backpressure must be maintained to replace or preserve
the primary well control barrier
• HAZOP and HAZIP must be conducted considering MPD
procedures
Secure Special Application



Outline
• Introduction
• Database

System Components
Simple MPD rig update for

the Secure Drilling System:
1. Rotating Control Device
2. Compact, Integrated Manifold
• Two drilling chokes
• Mass flow meter
• Electronics and choke controls
• Intelligent control unit
3. Remote Control and Display

What is Needed?
• Flow In
• Drill Pipe Pressure Available
• Flow Out
• Surface Back-Pressure Compact Drilling Choke Manifold
• Choke Position
• Simple to operate and

to switch on and off

Manifold
• Fully-automated choke manifold including:

 Mass flow meter
 Precision quartz pressure sensors
 Hydraulic power unit (HPU)
 Intelligent control unit (ICU) Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009
Manifold – Cont’d
Intelligent
Mass Control
Flow Unit
Meter
Choke A
Choke B
Fluid From Well
• The manifold has two drilling chokes, so that one can be used at all times with the
second one to be used as contingency
• The mass flow meter is installed at the manifold, just downstream the chokes
Manifold – Cont’d
The manifold includes a gut line, which can be used for some operations where
debris from the well is expected, such as after drilling the casing shoe. It also
provides a flow path in case the mass flow meter presents any problem or for any
reason it is desirable to by-pass the mass flow meter to avoid damage.
Manifold – Drilling Chokes
• The drilling chokes used are manufactured by Expro Power Chokes.

• They can come in different sizes, depending on the flow rate and control needed
• The choke sizes can be easily changed from 2 available trim options: 2” or 3”
• Normally, two 3” SCB2 drilling chokes are present on the manifold, as this will allow
higher flow rates with less pressure drop, and also bigger cuttings to flow through
Manifold – Mass Flow Meter
A CMF 400M, Coriolis

type, mass flow meter, is
installed on the
manifold.
The flow meter provides:
• mass flow
• MODEL
volumetric flow
2700
• Coriolis Transmitter
density
• return mud temperature
http://www.emersonprocess.com/micromotion/tutor/default.html

Manifold – Intelligent Control Unit
• The Intelligent Control Unit (ICU) is the brains of the Secure Drilling™
system.
• All data is acquired and directed to it, and the operation is monitored and
controlled from this unit.
• All the critical controls, algorithms and data acquisition are installed at the
manifold, to avoid any potential problem with Introduction
communication and to
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increase the reliability of the system.
Manifold – Hydraulic Power Unit
• The hydraulic power unit (HPU) is mounted on the skid to allow for simple
transportation and rig up. It is an integral part of the Secure Drilling™ system that
provides the direct means to move the chokes under the control of Secure Drilling™
software.
• A pneumatic pump housed inside the HPU uses rig air pressure to pressurize the
hydraulic fluid in an accumulator which supplies the fluid energy to move the
chokes. Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009
Data Acquisition
Real-time data acquisition and

control system incorporating:
• Human-machine interface (HMI),
including Secure Drilling Operator’s panel,
Driller’s panel and remote panel as
required

Data Acquisition – Human Machine Interface
• The system is controlled remotely by the driller or Secure operational

personnel through a remote control panel, which houses the user interface.
• This device is a computer that is mounted in a box, and has a touch screen
monitor.
• Ideally, the remote control and display unit should be mounted on the rig
floor in a convenient place where the driller can have easy access.
Rig Lay Out

Outline
• Introduction
• Database

Secure Drilling Software
• It runs in the ICU with the interface running at the HMI.

• Tracks all available data from the well,
• Analyzes and trends the parameters,
• Defines whether many problems are happening,
• Displays warnings to the driller,
• Takes automatic action as necessary to correct the situation
in some cases
• Provides data acquisition

Secure Drilling Software
Secure Drilling software consists of two independent processes.

These are:
1.Drilling Events Detection and Control Process allows for

kick and loss detection, and automatically control and circulation
of influxes with computer driven automated choke.
2.MPD Process allows for manipulating the standpipe pressure

or surface back pressure as necessary.

Secure Drilling Software – Cont’d
Secure Drilling Modes for Detection & Control Process
In order to provide a better, smoother and more reliable control,

several “MODEs” were developed and run under Secure
Drilling software. These are:
• Main Operational Modes

•Drilling/Not Drilling
•Auto Control: On/Off
• Detection Mode
• Kick Modes

Secure Drilling Software – MODES
Not
Drilling Drilling
NOOP
Detection
Mode
Loss Kick
Detection Detection
Alarm Auto
mode Control
OFF ON
Kick Modes
Influx Reaching Circulating Kill Mud Kill Mud

Detected Circ.Press. Influx out Falling Rising
High Limit
Stop
Reset Release Emergency

Pressure Stop
Reset
Kill Complete and Confirmed Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Secure Drilling Software – Operational MODES
Secure Drilling has two main operational modes which are

Drilling/Not Drilling, and AutoControl On/Off modes.
Drilling/Not Drilling: These modes enable/disable the

detection capabilities of the system.
• Drilling: This mode enables the detection capabilities of the

system. Abnormal flow behaviors due to a kick or a loss will be
detected, and the operator(s) will be informed with visual (and
audible if necessary) alarms.
• Not Drilling: This mode disables the detection capabilities of

the system. It is used for preventing any false alarms that are
triggered by abrupt changes in flow due to pipe movements.
Auto Control On/Off: These modes enable/disable the automatic

reaction of the choke to any detected influxes.
• Auto Control On: This mode enables the automatic reaction of the
choke to a detected influx. If an influx is detected, then the system will
proceed to “kick modes” to automatically operate the choke to control
and circulate the influx out of the wellbore.
• Auto Control Off: This mode disables the automatic reaction of the
choke. If an influx is in progress, it will still be detected and the
operator will be warned. However, the choke will take no action to stop
the influx.
When the system needs to be left unattended, it is recommended to

run it under Auto Control: Off to prevent any undesired choke
movement. Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009
When Secure Auto Control is ON, the system is capable of

doing the following:
• Data acquisition
• Data display
• Data logging
• Warning display
Also allows user to navigate through screens and review and

enter new data.
In addition, system changes modes to gain control. The
operational mode is displayed to the user. An automatic
reaction is taken if a kick is detected
With Auto Control OFF, the system
• Acquires data
• Displays all the data acquired
• Logs all the data acquired
• Allows user to navigate through the screens
• Allows user to input data
• Displays warnings to user
Measurements, trending, data acquisition, logging and display are

active with Auto Control off; however, choke(s) will NOT have an
automatic reaction if an influx is detected.
The system should be used in OFF mode to
• Input data
• Verify that all existing data is correct. Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009
Secure Drilling Software – Detection Mode
The detection mode allows for kick or loss detection.

In order for this mode to be in operation, the main operational mode
has to be set to “Drilling”. If the system is running under “Not Drilling”
mode, then the detection mode is disabled.
•If a loss is detected, then the system will trigger an alarm, and inform
the operator with a visible (and audible) alarm.
•If an influx is detected, then the system will inform the operator of
the influx and check the AutoControl status. With the AutoControl: Off
the system doesn’t take any further action. However, if the
AutoControl is On then the system will proceed to “kick modes” and
automatically move the choke as necessary to control and circulate
the influx out of the well bore. Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009
Secure Drilling Software – Kick Mode
After an influx is detected (and if Auto Control: On) the mode

controller will switch to “kick modes.” There are five kick
modes which are:
• Influx Detected Mode

• Reaching Circulating Pressure Mode
• Circulating Influx Out Mode
• Kill Mud Falling Mode
• Kill Mud Rising Mode

Kick Mode – Influx Detected Mode
• Closes choke to a predetermined instant position

• Keeps closing choke to increase SBP (using PID
control algorithm)
• Increases surface back pressure until
 Flow In => Flow Out
 Influx Stops
• Choke has to move faster
 PID aggressive
Kick Mode – Reaching Circulation Pressure Mode
• Closes choke to increase SBP by a predetermined

pressure safety margin
• Increases surface back pressure until
 SBP = Balanced SBP + Pressure Safety Margin
• Kick has already been controlled
• Choke has to move smoother (slow)
 PID relaxed

Kick Mode – Circulating Influx Out Mode
• Opens or closes choke to maintain SBP

• When influx near surface performs several choke
movements
• Choke has to move fast enough to maintain SBP
– slow enough not to overshoot/undershoot much
 PID optimized

Kick Mode – Kill Mud Falling Mode
• Opens or closes choke to maintain SBP

• Tracks volume of kill mud pumped
• Changes mode when kill mud reaches bit
 PID relaxed

Kick Mode – Kill Mud Rising Mode
• Opens or closes choke to maintain constant Stand

pipe pressure
• Tracks volume of kill mud in the annulus
 PID relaxed

Graphical Representation – Kick Mode
Flow In and Flow Out, gpm Surface Back Pressure, psi
100 150 200 250 300 0 50 100 150 200 250 300
0 0
Flow Out Detection Mode SBP

Flow In
50
Influx Detected Mode 50
100
Reaching Circulation100
Pressure Mode
Time, sec
Time, sec
150 150
200 200
Circulating Influx
Out Mode
250 250
300 300
Graphical Representation – Kick Mode
Flow In and Flow Out, gpm Surface Back Pre ssure and Standpipe Pres sure , psi
100
250
150 200 250 Circulating Influx
300 0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500
250
Flow Out Out Mode SBP
Flow In
SPP
270 270
290 290
310 310
Kill Mud Falling Mode
330 330
Time, sec
Tim e, sec
350 350
370 370
390 390
Kill Mud Rising Mode

410 410
430 430
450 Back to 450

Detection Mode
Secure Drilling Software – Process Controllers
Secure Drilling control software consists of three process controllers.

These are:
1. Mode controller
2. PID Controller
3. Choke Controller
Mode controller logs, trends and analyzes the data to decide which kick
mode should take place to control the situation if necessary. The mode
controller selects the appropriate mode. There are predetermined PID
(proportional-integral-derivative) values for each mode.
PID controller uses the PID values determined by the mode controller. PID
controller governs the choke movements. A process variable and a set point
are the outputs of the PID controller.
Choke controller uses a process variable and a set point to control the
choke. Outputs of this controller are open and close commands to the
choke. Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009
Secure Drilling Software – Control System
A simplified schematic of the Secure Drilling™ control system is given below
Mode#0
Controller
Controller
Mode#1
Mode#2 PV
PID Choke open
Mode
Mode#3
Controller Controller close
Kick Mode
Mode#4 SP
Operational
Mode#5
Mode#6
Mode#7

Outline
• Introduction
• Database

Secure Drilling Messages – Colour Codes
Basically Secure Drilling™ version 1.0 displays three different

colors of operational messages and warnings in the main
screen.
These are:
• green
• yellow
• red

Green color messages are informative messages that indicate that

the Auto Control is ON and the system is running under a normal
condition, in this case being “Drilling Mode.” With this mode the
system is ready to take automatic action if an influx is detected.
Also, the Auto Control: ON button will be in green color. An example
of green operational message is given below.
Green colored operational message. Normal operation in progress, in

this case Drilling.

Yellow messages are informative messages. An example of yellow
operational message is given below.
Yellow colored operational message. It displays the current operation,

Waiting to Resume Drilling in this case.

Red color warnings indicate any abnormal situation, undesirable well or
equipment conditions and well control events such as kicks, losses, influx
circulation, kill mud circulation and reaching equipment operational
pressure limits. Red warning messages are displayed both in Auto Control
ON and OFF modes.
Influx detected message while running secure in Auto Control ON

mode,
Loss detected message while Auto Control is OFF.

Secure Drilling Operational Warnings and Messages
DRILLING AUTOCONTROL: ON message indicates that the

operational mode is the Drilling mode which is the primary
operational mode for normal drilling operations, and system is
ready to not only detect influxes or loses, but also take
automatic action to control the influx.

DRILLING AUTO CONTROL: OFF message indicates that

the operational mode is the Drilling mode and system is ready
to detect influxes or loses. However, the automatic movement
of the choke is disabled.

MANUAL CONTROL message indicates which parameter is

controlled at the time (Stand pipe pressure or Surface back
pressure). Message bellow shows that the system is under
“Control Variable” mode, and is controlling the choke to
maintain surface back pressure (SBP) at 80 psi.

LOSS DETECTED warning is displayed under any operational

mode – Auto Control On or Off, or Control Variable mode. If
the conditions indicate that a loss is in progress user is warned
with a message. However, no further automatic action is taken.

INFLUX DETECTED warning is displayed under any

operational mode Auto Control On or Off, or Control Variable
mode. If the conditions indicate that an influx is in progress the
user is warned with a message. If the system is operated with
Auto Control: ON, then choke automatically starts moving to
control the influx. If Auto Control is OFF, then no automatic
action is taken.

REACHING CIRCULATION PRESSURE message indicates

that Auto Control is ON, the kick is controlled and the choke is
now squeezed to increase the SBP by a user determined
pressure safety margin. The displayed SBP set point indicates
the pressure that the system will maintain until the kill mud
reaches the bottom of the drill string. This pressure includes the
safety margin provided by the user.

CIRCULATING INFLUX OUT message is an indication of

Auto Control being ON. The influx is now being circulated
automatically while maintaining constant surface back
pressure. When an influx is being circulated it is
recommended to stop drilling by locking the brake.

INFLUX NEAR SURFACE message is displayed to alert the

user that the influx is approaching surface. Flow out of the well
is expected to increase due to gas expansion. Also, as the gas
passes through the flow meter the drilling fluid density
decreases.

WAITING ON KILL MUD

After the influx is circulated out of the well kill weight mud has
to be circulated to establish hydrostatic pressure balance.
“Waiting on New Mud” message indicates that the system is
ready to circulate the kill weight mud.

CIRCULATING KILL MUD FALLING IN DRILL STRING

Secure Drilling™ provides automatic kill weight mud circulation
as well. This message indicates that the kill weight mud is
being circulated down the drill string. At this stage the SBP is
held constant.

CIRCULATING KILL MUD KILL MUD IN ANNULUS

When kill weight mud starts rising up the annulus the controller
switches from the surface back pressure to stand pipe pressure
control. Stand pipe pressure is held constant until the kill weight
mud reaches surface.

BACK PRESSURE REACHING HIGH LIMIT indicates that the

surface back pressure is reaching the maximum working
pressure of the surface equipment or leak off pressure.
Reducing the pump speed reduces the annular friction
pressure and pressure drop through the surface equipment as
well.

Outline
• Introduction
• Database

Secure Drilling Panels

Secure Drilling Operator’s Panel
The OP’s Panel is the main panel used for the majority of operations
performed by the Secure Drilling System, such as:
• Monitoring of data
received
• Setup of well
configuration
• Configure the kick
and loss detection
parameters
• Plot graphs
• etc

Secure Drilling MPD Panel
This panel will allow the operator/user to execute pump ramps and also to
manually control surface back pressure and standpipe pressure.
Used to perform
MPD connections!

Secure Drilling Driller’s Panel
Available for the driller!
SETUP and CONFIG screens are disable for the driller’s panel.
Secure Drilling Remote Panel
SETUP and CONFIG screens are disable for the remote panel.

Outline
• Introduction
• Database

Database
Currently it provides functionality in these areas:

1. Data storage & organization: one of the primary roles of
the server is to store and organize data. Instead of breaking
data into many small files that can be lost or altered, the data
is stored centrally in the server.
2. Hydraulic well model calculations: the server is also the
home of the new well model. This tool will allow us to more
accurately simulate and understand the pressure profile of
the well.
3. Data recovery and viewing: because all of the data is now
centrally located the users will have the ability to search
through all data collected by simply connecting to the server.
Database – Cont’d
4. IP address management: in order to simplify setup the DB

server also runs a DHCp server. This allows for any
computer that is plugged into the system to be issued an IP
address automatically.
5. Data retransmission: the DB server has a second Ethernet
adapter that allows it to be connected to the internet. If an
internet connection is available he server will transmit data
back to a central data server.

Outline

 WELL Screen
 SETUP Screen
 CONFIG Screen
 GRAPHS Screen
• MPD Panel
 CFG Screen
Secure Drilling OP’s Panel Start-up

New Well vs. Resume Well:
New Well
• when starting SD on a new well for the first time you will want
to start with a new well.
• By selecting new well the SD-OPS will be configured to
default settings.
• In this case the well model will be disabled by default on start-
up.
• The ICU time will be synchronized with the current time of the
SD-OPS.
• Once synchronized the time set on the ICU will not be
changed again. Each screen will work based on the ICU time
ad not the windows time of the computer from this time on.
New Well vs. Resume Well:
Resume Well
• If the system was restarted for some unexpected reason or for
maintenance purposes you can restore the system to the last
known state.
• If “resume well” is selected the application will be populated
with the same configuration data as already configured. And
give you an option to either resume or disable the well model.
 You can either resume or disable the Well Model when
the application begin.
 If resume the well model is selected, the well model will
continue to run where it let off. If disable selected, the
well model be disabled and will have to be manually re-
started as it will be done for a new well.
Reload Graph Data: By default the graphs will start with no historical
data. If you desire the graphs to be loaded with data simply select from the
dialog box the amount of data that is desired.


Secure Drilling OP’s Panel Screens
The operator’s panel has five main screens:

1. WELL
2. SETUP
3. CONFIG
4. GRAPHS
5. DIAGNOSTICS

Outline

 WELL Screen
 SETUP Screen
 CONFIG Screen
 GRAPHS Screen
• MPD Panel
 CFG Screen
WELL Screen
MENU

WELL Screen – Drilling Info
Shows drilling data such as ROP, WOB, mud weight, etc

WELL Screen – MPD Tasks
Allows the user to control parameters manually.

WELL Screen – MPD Tasks - Example
Controlling SBP.

Controlling SBP.

Controlling SBP.

WELL Screen – Kick Menu
Displays KICK information, such as kick size and underbalanced.

WELL Screen – System Override
Bit Size, Hole Size, Bit Depth and Well Depth can be updated here.

WELL Screen – Trip Tanks
It computes the difference in volume between flow in and flow out during a
certain period of time.

WELL Screen – Comments
Use the COMMENTS submenu to input additional comments.

WELL Screen – Chokes
Using the CHOKE submenu, manual control of either chokes, A or B, can be
done.

WELL Screen – Well Model
Frictional and static pressure values at the bottom of the hole and at the
casing shoe are displayed here.

Outline

 WELL Screen
 SETUP Screen
 CONFIG Screen
 GRAPHS Screen
• MPD Panel
 CFG Screen
SETUP Screen – Well/Rig Info
Information about the project, such as operator company, can be entered
here.

SETUP Screen - Well Data - Casing
Casing: User can add one casing string and up to two liners.

Well Data - Drillstring
Drillstring: drillpipe and BHA data is entered here.

Well Data - Survey
Survey: measure depth, inclination and true vertical depth are entered here.

Well Data – Bit Information
Bit Information: bit size and bit nozzles are entered here.

SETUP Screen – Mud Properties
Mud properties such as fluid type, fluid rheology, oil/water fraction of the mud,
and density can be entered in this screen

SETUP Screen – Mud Properties
The ADVANCED tab: mode detailed information about the fluid rheology and
conditions can be entered here.

SETUP Screen – Mud Pumps
Pump liner size, stroke length and efficiency are entered here. Each pump
has to be defined as Dis. (Disable, MAIN, or AUX (auxiliary).

SETUP Screen – Formations
Here the leak-off test (LOT) or formation integrity test (FIT) can be entered.

SETUP Screen – Limits & Alarms

SETUP Screen – Manifold Settings
The MANIFOLD SETTINGS screen is used to calibrate the analog sensors.

SETUP Screen – Signal Settings
The SIGNAL SETTINGS screen is where all the parameters used or
calculated by Secure Drilling are listed.

Outline

 WELL Screen
 SETUP Screen
 CONFIG Screen
 GRAPHS Screen
• MPD Panel
 CFG Screen
OP’s Panel Screens – CONFIG Screen
CONFIG screen has six sub-screens, which are used to

view or change control variable.
1.Drilling
2.Influx Detected
3.Reaching Circulating Pressure
4.Circulating Influx out
5.Kill-Mud Falling
6.Kill-Mud Rising

CONFIG Screen – Drilling Mode
This mode will be used during regular drilling operations. The software
analysis the drilling data for possible influxes and losses.
A predetermined
duration or minimum
time period that flow
in and flow out have
to differ from each
other in order for the
system to detect an
event.
This is the
acceptable difference
between the flow in
and flow out.

Influx Detected Mode
This mode will be used when an influx is detected and Auto Control is ON.
The system will close the choke until flow out restores its desired value.

Reaching Circulation Pressure Mode
This mode will be used when the conditions previously defined have been met and,
ideally, these conditions will represent that the flow from the formation has stopped.

Circulating Influx Out Mode
This mode will be used to maintain constant surface back pressure while circulating the
influx out of the well.

Kill Mud Falling Mode
This mode will be used to maintain constant surface back pressure while circulating the
kill weight mud down the drill string.

Kill Mud Rising Mode
This mode will be used to maintain constant stand pipe pressure when circulating the
kill weight mud up the annulus.

Outline

 WELL Screen
 SETUP Screen
 CONFIG Screen
 GRAPHS Screen
• MPD Panel
 CFG Screen
GRAPHS Screen
Allows the user to plot any of the variables been acquired by Secure Drilling.

Outline

 WELL Screen
 SETUP Screen
 CONFIG Screen
 GRAPHS Screen
• MPD Panel
 CFG Screen
DIAGNOSTIC Screen
Allows the user for detecting many malfunctions occurring with the system.

Outline

 WELL Screen
 SETUP Screen
 CONFIG Screen
 GRAPHS Screen
• MPD Panel
 CFG Screen
MPD Panel
• To be used when application of back-pressure is required

during connections to compensate for the loss of friction
when pumps are stopped.
• This happens when using the Secure Special – when drilling
operations are conducted in hydrostatically underbalanced
conditions.
• Pumps are off = bottomhole pressure will be smaller than the
pore pressure.
• Pumps are on = ECD greater than pore pressure.
• Need to perform MPD connections make use of pump ramps.

Outline

 WELL Screen
 SETUP Screen
 CONFIG Screen
 GRAPHS Screen
• MPD Panel
 CFG Screen
CFG Screen
Pump schedules can be created using this screen.

Outline

 WELL Screen
 SETUP Screen
 CONFIG Screen
 GRAPHS Screen
• MPD Panel
 CFG Screen
RAMP SCHEDULE Screen
In this screen application of back pressure will be done by the system
automatically following a pump schedule.

End of DOWN pump ramp.

Read to start UP pump ramp.

Outline

 WELL Screen
 SETUP Screen
 CONFIG Screen
 GRAPHS Screen
• MPD Panel
 CFG Screen
CTRL VARIABLES Screen
Using the CTRL VARIABLES screen the user can control manually, Surface
Back Pressure, Standpipe Pressure, Bottomhole Pressure and Flow Out.

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The Evolution of Drilling

MARCH 11, 2009

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

• Secure Drilling Operator’s Panel Start-up

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

The Secure Drilling™ Micro-Flux Control System is a closed loop

The system is designed to incorporate existing drilling and pressure

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

• Confirms statically underbalanced (UB) conditions during

• Sets/maintains desired pressure

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Improves Safety and Well Control

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Enhances Ability to:

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Walking the Line

Keep mud weight as close as possible 5400

to the pore pressure curve

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Hydrostatically Overbalanced Well

Hydrostatically Underbalanced for Some

• Special procedures (including drilling, general safety and well

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Simple MPD rig update for

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

• Simple to operate and

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

• Fully-automated choke manifold including:

• The drilling chokes used are manufactured by Expro Power Chokes.

A CMF 400M, Coriolis

The flow meter provides:

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Real-time data acquisition and

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

• The system is controlled remotely by the driller or Secure operational

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

• It runs in the ICU with the interface running at the HMI.

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Secure Drilling software consists of two independent processes.

1.Drilling Events Detection and Control Process allows for

2.MPD Process allows for manipulating the standpipe pressure

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

In order to provide a better, smoother and more reliable control,

• Main Operational Modes

Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Influx Reaching Circulating Kill Mud Kill Mud

Reset Release Emergency

Kill Complete and Confirmed Introduction to Secure Drilling, 11 March 2009

Secure Drilling has two main operational modes which are

Drilling/Not Drilling: These modes enable/disable the

• Drilling: This mode enables the detection capabilities of the

• Not Drilling: This mode disables the detection capabilities of

Auto Control On/Off: These modes enable/disable the automatic

When the system needs to be left unattended, it is recommended to

When Secure Auto Control is ON, the system is capable of

Also allows user to navigate through screens and review and