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Contents
Mesozoic & Alliance IPM Projects
Introduction to Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)
Managed Pressure Drilling Concept
Managed Pressure Drilling Objectives
HPMPD (Single Phase)
LPMPD (Multiphase)
MPD Design & Planning
MPD and Geomechanics Relation
MPD Equipment Description
Current MPD Industry Challenges
Multiphase Dynamic fluid modeling, downhole temperature, MWD
performance using multiphase fluids
Optimal Pressure Drilling SLB Joint Venture
Equipment & Engineering
IPM MXS Project Scope
Performance Drilling & Examples
Highly Depleted Reservoirs & Examples
Kick Control/Management & Examples
Concentric injection & Examples
Introduction to New Intouch MPD Reference Page
MPD Lessons Learned & Best Practices, Knowledge Sharing
Questions
Presentation Duration: 40 Minutes
Questions & Round Table: 20 Minutes
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IADC Managed Pressure Drilling Definition (IADC UBO & MPD Committee Update,
2008
Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) an adaptive drilling process used to precisely control
the annular pressure profile throughout the wellbore. The objectives are to ascertain the
downhole pressure environment limits and to manage the annular hydraulic pressure profile
accordingly. It is the intention of MPD to avoid continuous influx of formation fluids to
surface. Any influx incidental to the operation will be safely contained using an appropriate
process.
Underbalance A condition where the pressure exerted in the wellbore is less than the
pore pressure in any part of the exposed formations.
Underbalanced Drilling (UBD) A drilling activity employing appropriate equipment and
controls where the pressure exerted in the wellbore is intentionally less than the pore
pressure in any part of the exposed formations with the intention of bringing formation
fluids to the surface.
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PP < BHCP
Conventional & MPD
PP > BHCP
Underbalance
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During Conventional Circulation, annulus friction pressure is added to Hydrostatic Pressure then increasing
BHP. In MPD Applications the annular pressure at surface can be reduced to compensate the bottom hole
pressure circulation. Constant bottom hole pressure can be achieved by replacing friction losses at the head
depending on the mud weight in use.
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MUD PROFILE
CIRCULATING
PROFILE
BACK PRESSURE
DURING
CONECTIONS
PORE PRESSURE
FRACTURE
PRESSURE
Pressure
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A MPD, or B UBO
C Mud Cap
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Gas Drilling
Mist Drilling
Foam Drilling
Gasified Liquid Drilling
Liquid Drilling
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Example:
Well Type 1-A-4
Risk 1:
Category A:
Fluid System 4:
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Objectives
Disadvantages
Loss circulation
Differential Sticking
ROP and bit life
improvements
Performance Drilling
Kick management
Environmental advantages
H2S Insulation
Reduced Formation Damage
Pressure Control
Constant Bottom Hole
Pressure
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1. Hydraulic Analysis
1. Equivalent Circulating Density Profile
BHP Curve vs. Liquid Rate/Gas Rate (If any)
2. Estimated Injection Pressures (If Multiphase)
3. Well Controllability
1. Rotating Head Pressure vs. Pore Pressure
5. Design
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PREDESIGN
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EXECUTION
REVIEW
PRE-DESIGN
Geomechanic Window
History cases
Operational & Economical Risks
Preliminary Design Definition
Application Objectives
Mud losses
NPT
Influx Control
Narrow windows
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Equipment Definition
P&ID
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Pore Pressure
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Liquid Fraction
Rate
BHP
Upper Limit for BHP
Liquid injection Rates Upper Limit
Hole Cleaning
Limit
Pore Pressure
Lower Window Limit
-Hole Stability
-Surface equipment Limitations
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MPD Analysis
Depleted Zones
Mud Windows
High Pressure Zones
Unstable Zones
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g/cm3
m3/min
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gal/min
m/hora
Conventional
Hydraulics
Start
Newtonian
Input data
Reservoir Pressure
Reservoir Temperature
Calculate Specific gravity of
oil
Gas gravity
Bingham
Water Density
Calculate Water oil Ratio
Fluid Type
Power law
Herschel Bulkley
Robertson Stiff
Fluid Velocities
Casson
Bubble
Slug
Transition
Mist
Shear Rates
Calculate Gas
compressibility factor
Depending on flow pattern the following calculations
are carried out
Rynolds
Number
Critical Velocities
Flow regimes
Friction Losses
Final
Bubble Flow
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Other Flow
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Consideraciones
Model Inputs
Directional Profile
Hole Size
Casing Strings
BHA
Downhole pressure losses
Drilling Fluid System
Temperature Profile
Surface Back pressure
Formation productivity Index (If
available)
Formation Pressure
Hole Cleaning
Downhole tools performance
Capacities and operational limits of
surface equipment
Environmental considerations
Hole stability
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7000
100
Total BHCP
Pfriccin
Phid
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5000
90
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Con inyeccin de N2
Sin inyeccin de N2
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The graph shown below describes the increase of nitrogen percentage up to 26.7% where MWD signal loss was finally
observed.
Good
Signal
No
Signal
Max. % de
Nitrogen
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N2 Booster
Failure
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Feed compressors take air from the atmosphere into Membrane Unit
(NPU)
NPU separates nitrogen from oxygen through molecular filtration system
Booster compressors pump Nitrogen to the stand pipe where it mixes
with mud and then flow to the well through the drillpipe.
Gasified Mud generate a lower fluid density in the annulus.
Rotating Head diverts flow from wellhead to surface control system.
UBD/MPD choke manifold can be used to create back pressure to control
BHCP
Separation system separates gas and liquid phases. Liquid and cuttings
are pumped to shakers. Mud goes back to active system. Gas (nitrogen)
is vented to the atmosphere through a flare stack.
Flare stack is used to burn possible hydrocarbon produced.
Data Acquisition System gathers critical process information (pressure,
temperature and volumes)
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Rotating Heads
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Flow Line
Hydraulic Valve 7
1/16 x 5000 psi
Manual Valve
7 1/16 x 5000 psi
4 x 5000 Line to
UBD Choke
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Optimal
Weatherford
Strata
Smith
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1000psi
1500psi
3000psi
RBOP 5K 7 ID
1000psi
1500psi
3000psi
RBOP 2K 7 ID
RPM 3000 7 ID
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Choke Manifolds
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UBD Separators
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Gas Out
Fluids In
Gas
Oil
Oil
Water
Oil Out
Fluid
Oil/water Mixture
Solids
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UBD Separators
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N2 Generation Units
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UBD/MPD Accessories
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Other
Wireline Retrivable
Non Return Valves - NRV
LEVEL METER
(Echometer)
Liquid Level
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General
Director
Operations
Director
Region Ops
Manager
Ops
Supervisors
Logistics &
Maintenance
Supervisor
Technical
Director
Field
Engineers
Field Operators
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Business Devel.
Director
Finance
Director
Region BD
Manager
Region Finance
Manager
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RFH5000
Model
Table
Fits under most Drilling Rigs without
modifications to stack
RD3K Model
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2 x 2 chokes
1 manual adjustable
1 manual adjustable with remote
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6 60 Flare Stack
Zero ground disturbance
Electronic igniter
Contain all piping for package
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environments
environments.
(8x18x8)
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20
ROP m/hr
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0,29
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ROP (m/hr)
Drilling Hazards
Loss circulation
Shale instability at Medium Cretaceous (KM)
Stuck Pipe
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System Reduce MW
from 1.24 g/cc to
1.20 g/cc (+/- 320
psi Drop Down) Note
Increase of ROP
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