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Are Learning Curves Acceptable? They Can Be!
PLANNING - Basis of Design DELIVERY
The application of sound engineering principles
to the planning and execution phases of operations are critical
to rapid improvement
in learning curves. Why re-learn when many of the same engineering
principles apply in all dynamic operations - anywhere in the world.
All wells are different, but the fundamental principles remain the
same.
The purpose of the Technical Limit workshop is to action the results
of the Technical Audit, enabling a quality assured drilling plan
and efficiently executed operations.
The Technical Limit workshop focuses on the engineering
aspects which govern all dynamic drilling operations. Global Best
Practices
and experiences are integrated into the workshops. The workshops
are primarily designed for engineers, and directed at drilling
operations execution. The goal is to develop well plans capable
of execution minimize the learning curve, and rapidly approach world
class Technical Limit drilling performance.
In each case where Technical Audits and the Technical Limit Workshop
have been conducted, dramatic changes in well construction design
and implementation criteria have identified dramatic changes required
to improve well construction efforts.
The Technical Limit workshop is designed for the planning engineers,
but also involves multidisciplinary team members, operations personnel,
and brings the service providers into the planning phase. Hands-on,
team effort is a fundamental precept. The workshop challenges all
facts of the planning, design and execution phases of well construction.
The workshop utilizes data collected from the Technical Audit,
specifically the area and regional data. It also brings proven global
best practices to bear. The data is thoroughly analyzed, by hole
section, with problem areas delineated.
Major areas for consideration in the analysis phase of the workshop
are:
- Proper Application of Technical Fundamentals ARE Necessary
to Ensure SAFE operations.
- Dynamic events – Weighting
and Circulating events
- Well Control avoidance
- Stuck Pipe Avoidance, customized for the specific operation.
- Hole Cleaning
- ECD management – Prevention
of Losses and Kicks
- Tripping Guidelines, Swab and Surge
- Flat Time Synergies, Simultaneous Operations.
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