Pulse Announces Latest Developments DrillASSURE
Pulse Structural Monitoring is to announce the latest news regarding its DrillASSURE monitoring software at this year’s IADC/SPE Drilling Conference in San Diego. Pulse is updating its flagship drilling riser monitoring software package with a new online ‘back-to-base’ link function, which will enable live monitoring data to be sent via the internet to selected personnel. This will allow operators to access information about the operation of their drilling risers remotely, from anywhere in the world.
Managing director Richard Kluth said: “We developed the back-to-base link in response to feedback from clients requesting greater access to information about the integrity of the drilling riser. The system gives engineers based onshore all the data they need to monitor the drilling riser and swiftly take the required actions to ensure on-going operational integrity.”
Track Record
“Data can be consistently monitored and recorded, with the relevant parties automatically notified when operation deviates outside pre-defined limits. Built on Pulse’s extensive track record of successful drilling riser monitoring campaigns, DrillASSURE helps both the operator and drilling contractor to streamline the campaign whilst maintaining the most rigorous safety standards.”
Module Complement
The back-to-base feature is designed to complement the three new software modules Pulse added to its DrillASSURE package in August 2011. Since their release, these modules have been successfully deployed by drilling teams in Brazil, both UK and Norwegian sectors of the North Sea and are about to see service with an Australia-based drilling contractor. The modules were developed in conjunction with 2H Offshore and based on experience gained over 13 years in more than 350 drilling campaigns worldwide. They were introduced to help operators and contractors optimise the usage of their drill joint inventory, identify optimum operating windows and drill within safe parameters by constantly analysing conditions in real time.
Offering
The current DrillASSURE offering comprises the DrillJOINT, DrillWINDOW and DrillADVISE modules. DrillJOINT delivers a complete inventory detailing the location, availability, technical specification, previous usage and maintenance history of the owner’s drill joints. Using this software, an operator or contractor can source riser joints and assemble a robust drilling stack on screen prior to drilling, saving time and ensuring optimum safety and efficiency throughout the campaign.
DrillWINDOW offers pre-drilling analysis of static and dynamic operating windows and hang-off envelopes. The user inputs known environmental data, such as wave height, current velocity and mud density, then the software evaluates these against approved safety margins to calculate the fatigue life of the drill stack.
DrillADVISE calculates parameters such as vessel position, flex joint angles and environmental conditions, then presents easily interpretable data in real time to guide the user on proceeding safely and efficiently. Feedback is presented in a simple traffic-light format – green shows all parameters are within thresholds, amber indicates caution or corrective action are required, while red is an instruction to disconnect immediately.