20240026773. THREE-DIMENSIONAL DRILLING COLLISION AVOIDANCE DISPLAY simplified abstract (Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.)
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THREE-DIMENSIONAL DRILLING COLLISION AVOIDANCE DISPLAY
Organization Name
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Robert Alan Friedrich of Houston TX (US)
Deepak Subiramaniyam of Houston TX (US)
Bipin K. Pillai of Houston TX (US)
THREE-DIMENSIONAL DRILLING COLLISION AVOIDANCE DISPLAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240026773 titled 'THREE-DIMENSIONAL DRILLING COLLISION AVOIDANCE DISPLAY
Simplified Explanation
The disclosed technology provides solutions for visualizing and controlling the path of a new wellbore in three dimensions (3D). This includes displaying visualizations of the current well path, well plan, nearby offset well paths, and well path projections using different projection methods. The visualizations also include boundaries or "no-go zones" where the drilling tool should not go, shown in a 3D spatial visualization. These visualizations can be displayed continuously along the well path, at survey stations, and at user-defined depth positions during the drilling process. The visualizations can also show an anticipated wellbore path based on the current settings of a drilling control system. Alerts can be triggered to warn users of various issues that may affect the drilling of a new well. The technology includes systems, methods, and computer-readable media.
- Facilitates user visualization and control of a new wellbore path in 3D
- Displays visualizations of current well path, well plan, nearby offset well paths, and well path projections
- Uses different projection methods for visualizations
- Includes boundaries or "no-go zones" where the drilling tool should not go
- Visualizations can be displayed continuously along the well path, at survey stations, and at user-defined depth positions
- Anticipated wellbore path can be shown based on current drilling control system settings
- Alerts can be triggered to warn users of potential issues during drilling
Potential applications of this technology:
- Oil and gas drilling operations
- Wellbore planning and visualization
- Drilling control and monitoring systems
Problems solved by this technology:
- Lack of real-time visualization and control of wellbore path in 3D
- Difficulty in visualizing and avoiding potential drilling hazards
- Inefficient wellbore planning and monitoring processes
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved visualization and control of wellbore path
- Enhanced safety by identifying and avoiding potential drilling hazards
- Increased efficiency in wellbore planning and monitoring processes
Original Abstract Submitted
aspects of the disclosed technology provide solutions for facilitating user visualization and control the path of a new wellbore in three-dimensions (3d). this may include displaying visualizations that show a current well path, a well plan, all nearby offset well paths, and well path projections in a manner that may use different projection methods. these visualizations may also include boundaries where a drilling tool should not go, such “no-go-zones” may be shown in a 3d spatial visualization. visualizations may be displayed continuously along the well path, at survey stations, and at user-defined depth positions during a drilling process. such visualizations may include projections that show an anticipated wellbore path, based on current settings of a drilling control system. alerts may be triggered to warn users of various issues that may affect a new well being drilled. systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided.
