Improve MWD data interpretation
This article reports that measurement-while-drilling (MWD) technology is being used today in a broad range of real-time drilling applications. In its infancy, MWD was limited to providing directional survey and steering information. Today, the addition of formation sensors (resistivity, gamma) and drilling efficiency sensors (WOB, torque) has made MWD a much more useful drilling decision tool. In the process, the desirability of combining downhole MWD data with powerful analytical software and interpretive techniques has been recognized by both operators and service companies. However, the usual form in which MWD and wellsite analytical capabilities are combined leaves much to be desired. The most common approach is to incorporate MWD with large-scale computerized mud logging (CML) systems. Essentially, MWD decoding and display equipment is added to existing full-blown CML surface units.
- Research Organization:
- Teleco Oilfield Services Inc.
- OSTI ID:
- 5968147
- Journal Information:
- Drilling-DCW; (United States), Journal Name: Drilling-DCW; (United States) Vol. 48:1; ISSN DRDCD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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03 NATURAL GAS
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99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
990220 -- Computers
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& Computer Programs-- (1987-1989)
COMPUTER CODES
COMPUTERIZED CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONTROL SYSTEMS
DATA PROCESSING
DISPLAY DEVICES
EFFICIENCY
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GAMMA LOGGING
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NATURAL GAS WELLS
OIL WELLS
PROCESSING
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REAL TIME SYSTEMS
RESISTIVITY LOGGING
TORQUE
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