MWD aids vital drilling decisions

Journal Article · Mon Mar 14 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6998253

Fontenot, J E; Rao, M V

Measurement-While-Drilling (MWD) sensors can supply much of the critical downhole information needed in a systems approach to improving drilling efficiency. The author looks at some areas where MWD information has helped to improve drilling efficiency. To date, most use of MWD has been for directional survey, pressure prediction, and formation evaluation. As MWD systems become more reliable and cost effective, their applications will expand.

• Research Organization: Completion Technology Co., Houston, TX (US)
• OSTI ID: 6998253
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 86:11; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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