1. Definition Primary cementing may lead to mud losses due to excessive injection pressure of the cement slurry, fracturing of the formation, and the top of cement not reaching the desired height. In such cases, special tools are required for two-stage or multi-stage cementing operations. 2. Cementing Procedures 1. After completing the first stage cementing … Read more
Oil and gas companies need to take strong measures to find ways to bridge the digital divide, and the key to this is edge computing. By leveraging edge computing, oil and gas companies can lay the foundation for transforming their business operations, seamlessly integrating digital tools and solutions, such as remote monitoring of advanced process … Read more
Abstract The intelligent drilling technology integrates theories and technologies from geology, control engineering, mechanical mechanics, data analysis, intelligent algorithms, and data transmission. The core technologies mainly include Measurement While Drilling (MWD), Logging While Drilling (LWD), intelligent drilling rigs, intelligent drill bits, intelligent drill pipes, intelligent pressure control drilling technology, and remote intelligent drilling decision control … Read more
The necessity for digital transformation in oilfields is now widely acknowledged. Emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and cloud computing are almost household terms for every oil professional. The IoT is referred to as the third wave of global development following computers and the internet. Although IoT technology has seen … Read more