Downhole simulation

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safe, economical,
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p r a c t i c a l Tr a i n i n g
solutions

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It is fully recognized at ARI that a complete,
comprehensive and realistic Downhole Simulator is
the need of the hour in the highly demanding world
of oil well drilling operations. Most seemingly small
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very significant dangers of blowout, damage of
expensive equipment and not to mention
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pose a heavy cost of machinery maintenance and
repair. The ARI Downhole Simulation simulates real
time drilling and is capable of being used for training
over a wide range of scenarios including routine
operations and emergencies with catastrophic
potential. The simulator uses state of the art
algorithms and provides the user with a wide range
of modeling options.

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WE LL P ROFI LE

The multiphase Mud flow model serves as the

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model has evolved with inputs from experts in the
field of drilling operations, fluid dynamics, applied
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research scientists. The end result is a model which
is robust, versatile, dynamic and above all
completely relevant in every situation.

The simulation is capable of designing and visualising well

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trajectory in both 2D and 3D geometry.

Well Planning View
Well Trajectory
Current Bit Position
Geological profile depicting various parameters such as
hardness, permeability and porosity

Rheology M odel

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flexible in the selection of mud
rheology, not only during the
initialization of the simulation but
also during run time.
The following Rheological Models
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be interfaced with the simulator.

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Sticking Force

Pressure Calculat ions

Complex algorithms are in place based on the
rheology model to accurately calculate the frictional
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at different depths.

Sample Faults

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USER INPUTS
HMI

Hardware Modules
Chair 1, Chair 2, ..., Chair N

ARI TOOLS/PIPE HANDLING MODEL

ARI SIMULATION UNIT

HMI

INTERFACE

THIRD PARTY
COMPONENTS/
CUSTOM MODULES

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THIRD PARTY
COMPONENTS/
CUSTOM MODULES

INTERFACE

Ge o l o gic al P r of iles

ARI DOWNHOLE MODEL

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THIRD PARTY
COMPONENTS/
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EXAMPLE

ARI Anti-Collision/Zone Management

Model
ARI Control System
ARI Mesh Importer
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INTERFACE

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ROP Model
EXAMPLE
Torque on Bit Model
Drill String Bore Hole Interaction Model
Well Control, Kick Prediction Model

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permeability and variation of formation pressure

CONTROL SYSTEM

etc. have been used to compute drilling

GEOLOGY INPUTS

Rock UCS, Internal Friction Angle, Porosity,

Permeability, Pore Pressure Distribution, ...

parameters such as the rate of penetration, lost

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ARI MUD SYSTEM

EXAMPLE
Mud Type
ARI Filter Cake Model
ARI Differential Pressure Across Mud Motor
ARI Differential Pressure Across Bit Model
ARI Cutting Transport Model
ARI Loss Circulation Model
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CES

THIRD PARTY
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CUSTOM MODULES

RHEOLOGY MODEL
Bingham Plastic
Power Law
Hershley-Bulkley
ARI Rheology Model

THIRD PARTY
COMPONENTS/
CUSTOM MODULES

INTERFACE

Open Architecture

Bottom up view
(Drill string twisting)

downhole view

DRILL S T RIN G D Y N A MI C S
Considerable attention has been given to model the drill string dynamics using
non linear motion dynamics and the end result is evident in the simulation of
   
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behaviour.

Borehole Curvature
Dogleg Severity: deg/m
Rotating
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Trip In/Out
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Friction Force FR
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Drag (Trip In/Out)

Torque (Rotation)
Mud Lubricity Coefficient

Borehole Curvature

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helps train professionals not just in basic operations but the Simulator may be extended to drill against
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