High technology marks another year of drilling progress

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Instrum. Chem. Pet. Ind.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6276395

Muhleman, T Jr; Dempsey, P

Drilling technology and equipment innovations are expanding at a high rate, with new modes of operation surfacing in every facet of the industry. This article features some of the technology that has emerged during the past year, as it applies to various operations both on the surface and downhole. The emphasis this year is on economical, more efficient rigs, and also on rig mobility. High technology also is appearing in the oil field with automated rigs, computer-enhanced telemetry systems, and sophisticated downhole tools. High lighted here are recent developments in: mud weight measurement; drill bits; rig data telemetry; hand-held computer cementing programs; MWD systems; and specialized onshore and offshore rigs.

• OSTI ID: 6276395
• Journal Information: Instrum. Chem. Pet. Ind.; (United States), Journal Name: Instrum. Chem. Pet. Ind.; (United States) Vol. 196:5; ISSN INCPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COMPUTER CALCULATIONS
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DRILL BITS
DRILLING
DRILLING EQUIPMENT
DRILLING FLUIDS
DRILLING RIGS
EQUIPMENT
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GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
MINERAL RESOURCES
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OIL FIELDS
OIL WELLS
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
PROGRAMMING
RESOURCES
SURFACES
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION
TELEMETRY
WEIGHT
WELL DRILLING
WELLS