Online control and optimization of rotary steerable drilling

  • M. A. Kamel*
  • , M. Elshafei
  • , S. Elkatatny
  • , A. A. Al-Majed
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Directional Steering System (DSS) has been established for well drilling in the oilfield in order to accomplish high reservoir productivity and to improve accessibility of oil reservoirs in complex locations. Rotary Steerable System (RSS) is the current state of the art in directional drilling. In this work we address the problem of real time control of RSS with unknown formation friction and rock strength. The work presents an online control scheme for real time optimization of drilling parameters to maximize rate of penetration and minimize the deviation from the planned well bore trajectory. Detailed mathematical formulation and computer simulation will be used for evaluation of the performance of the proposed technique, based on real well data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication1st ISA UAE Automation Conference and Exhibition 2016
PublisherInternational Society of Automation (ISA)
Pages27-38
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781510841772
StatePublished - 2016

Publication series

Name1st ISA UAE Automation Conference and Exhibition 2016

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The author(s) would like to acknowledge the support of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Projects for their support under contract number NSTIP 12-OIL3033-04.

Keywords

  • Drilling optimization
  • Rock specific energy
  • Rotary steerable system
  • Rss
  • Technical hole deviation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering

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