Downhole telemetry from the user's point of view

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/11227-PA· OSTI ID:5248824

Kamp, A W

This paper assesses the benefits of downhole telemetry on the basis of extensive discussions with field experts. A survey of the experience gained with commercially available sensors for directional measurement while drilling (MWD) shows that extension of this market to onshore applications requires simplified and low-cost tools, making them economical at about 10% rig-time saving. Furthermore, an estimate is made of the effects of other operational applications of telemetry. 1. Improving drilling efficiency (saves approximately 10% rig time). 2. Directional control (saves approximately 10% rig time*). 3. Improving drilling safety (has indirect effects). 4. Logging while drilling (saves approximately 5% rig time*). The economic outlook for these other applications against the background of the commercial downhole telemetry market is promising. This applies to reliable systems in modular standarized form, which are costly and difficult to obtain.

• Research Organization: Koninklijke/Shell Exploratie en Produktie Laboratorium
• OSTI ID: 5248824
• Journal Information: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 35:10; ISSN JPTJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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