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Drilling automation
Drilling automation differs from rig automation. Instead of mechanized or automated machinery that deals with surface processes, drilling automation is centered on the downhole activities necessary in the actual drilling of an oil or gas well. Today, this involves the linking of surface and downhole measurements with near real-time predictive models to improve the safety and efficiency of the drilling process.
References
Noteworthy papers in OnePetro
Macpherson, J.D., de Wardt, J.P., Florence, F. et al. Drilling Systems Automation: Current State, Initiatives and Potential Impact. Presented at the 2013/9/30/. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/166263-MS.
Thorogood, J. Automation in Drilling: Future Evolution and Lessons From Aviation. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/151257-PA.
Thorogood, J.L., Florence, F., Iversen, F.P. et al. Drilling Automation: Technologies, Terminology and Parallels With Other Industries. Presented at the 2009/1/1/. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/119884-MS.
Zamora, M. and Geehan, T. Developing a Drilling Automation Technology Roadmap. Presented at the 2013/3/20/.
External links
Drilling Systems Automation Technical Section