New products and services

PDC directional drill bit delivers consistent yield through entire curve

Varel Oil and Gas has designed a new PDC directional drill bit with accurate, predictive simulation software to target what directional companies and operators need most—consistent, controllable bits in the curve. The MARKSMAN PDC directional drill bit’s managed tool face geometry design features result in a customized tool face geometry that stays passive during kick-off, but aggressive enough to deliver increased ROP later in the curve, once the trajectory is established. Varel’s DIG-IT bit-to-rock contact analysis software shows accurate correlation of predictive component wear and formation contact, to optimize cutting structure arrangement and design, to give the most ROP and directional control possible. Likewise, its PDC Designer software is used to simulate structures to increase side cutting tendency, which provides a bit that delivers predictable and consistent yield through the entire curve interval, generating a smooth curve with high wellbore quality, for ease of lateral drilling and completions.

www.vareloilandgas.com

Human-machine interface provides complete gas, hazard visibility

Crowcon has released a human-machine interface (HMI) solution that creates complete system visibility. It can run alongside existing DCS/SCADA/PLC systems or mimic panels used to monitor wider system views. The solution allows customers to view data from multiple panels from one central screen. Because it stores alarm and event logs, users can quickly understand the symptoms of a problem by viewing the information and identifying the problem’s precise location. Additionally, users can see possible trends within the alerts. The HMI employs software operated from a dedicated touchscreen panel. Users can specify the required number of input converters to link the number of controllers in their system. The display shows gas levels from all detectors from the chosen panel simultaneously and enables the user to easily adjust or test a system.

www.crowcon.com 

Maintenance optimization module frees personnel of unnecessary maintenance burdens

Lloyd’s Register has released the AllAssets Maintenance Optimization module, a secure, cloud-based solution that allows a systematic approach to capturing human knowledge and best practices. It relieves asset owners of unnecessary maintenance burdens that place pressure on personnel, as well as operational budgets. The platform’s risk-based algorithms, in addition to its library of extensive engineering knowledge across reliability and maintenance optimization, enables customers to determine effective maintenance strategies. They can continuously tune their maintenance program, based on changing asset conditions, equipment reliability criteria and production demands. According to the company, most customers are able to reduce their maintenance costs by up to 30%.

www.lr.org/en-us/allassets

Digital asset inspection system streamlines non-destructive testing, inspection management

Oceaneering International has released the Inform Inspect digital asset inspection system, a tablet-based technology that allows technicians, supervisors and managers to deliver continuous, end-to-end inspection with standardized data captured into a cloud-based system. Information is instantly available for analysis, enabling more effective planning and optimization of personnel time onsite. The hardware is rated for onshore and offshore applications, and is certified for use in hazardous areas. According to the company, field trials have demonstrated conservative productivity gains of up to 30% in inspection times, from planning to review. The speed and scope of the technology also provides major safety benefits, which ultimately enables personnel to spend less time onsite in hazardous environments.

www.oceaneering.com

New formation evaluation software enhances collaboration between subsurface specialists

Emerson has launched Geolog 19, the latest version of its formation evaluation software suite. The software features new display formats that enhance collaboration between subsurface specialists, including representation of zonal data as cross-plot and histogram tracks. It also increases data connectivity and “openness” with direct streaming of wellsite information transfer standard markup language data into Geolog’s geosteering application, expanded connectivity to third-party applications, and the integration of Python scripts for enhanced customization with no separate installation.

www.emerson.com/eps/geolog19

Rigless P&A tool enables safe testing of suspended mudline wells

Unity has developed a new method of pressure testing suspended mudline wells from a vessel, prior to P&A activity. The Temporary Abandonment Cap Test Tool (TACTT) can seal onto any type/size of temporary abandonment (TA) cap, and pressure test the seal to ensure well containment. It can then test and vent pressure from below the TA cap and leave a reliable secondary seal in place. According to the company, it can be cable-deployed from a vessel through open water. During a recent project for Spirit Energy, Unity reported that the TACTT was deployed from a vessel, latched and sealed on the TA cap, and the seal was pressure-tested. A second pressure test was carried out for verification. Once integrity was confirmed, the operator removed the cap and completed P&A operations.

www.unitywell.com