公开(公告)号：US20180101915A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15836563

申请日：2017-12-08

Applicant: MOTIVE DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： TODD BENSON ,  JOHN BURKHART ,  TEDDY CHEN

IPC: G06Q50/02 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B7/00 ,  E21B41/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/02 ,  E21B7/00 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B41/0092 ,  G06Q10/063 ,  G06Q10/06313 ,  G06Q10/06375

Abstract: Provided is a method for selecting one of a plurality of convergence paths that may be drilled by a bottom hole assembly (BHA) comprising identifying, by a computer system, a plurality of geometric convergence paths, wherein each of the geometric convergence paths provides a convergence solution from a defined bottom hole assembly (BHA) location to a target drilling path of a well plan. An offset distance is calculated for drilling by the BHA each of the geometric convergence paths connecting the BHA location to the target drilling path. A drill path curvature associated with drilling each of the geometric convergence paths by the BHA is determined by the computer system. A time required for drilling each of the geometric convergence paths by the BHA is determined by the computer system. An optimal geometric convergence path of the plurality of geometric convergence paths is determined responsive to the offset distance for drilling each of the geometric convergence paths, the drill path curvature associated with each of the geometric convergence paths and the time required for drilling each of the geometric convergence paths. The determined optimal geometric convergence path is fed to a controller associated with a display of a drilling rig and used to control the display of the drilling rig to display the determined optimal geometric convergence path.

公开(公告)号：US20180073351A9

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15428239

申请日：2017-02-09

Applicant: Motive Drilling Technologies Inc.

Inventor： TODD W. BENSON ,  BRIAN E. STOKELD ,  DWIGHT A. LOCKHART

IPC: E21B47/04 ,  E21B47/09 ,  E21B47/024 ,  G01V5/12

CPC classification number: E21B47/04 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/022 ,  E21B47/09 ,  G01V5/12 ,  G06F17/40

Abstract: A method for determining a total vertical depth (TVD) for a well plan involves measuring differences between a projected BHA position at a depth of a survey station and a calculated BHA position based upon a minimum curvature method at the depth of the survey station. The differences are accumulated at each survey station with respect to the BHA position. Real time TVD corrected gamma logs are generated responsive to the accumulated differences of the BHA position.

公开(公告)号：US20160265336A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15161637

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: Motive Drilling Technologies Inc.

Inventor： TODD W. BENSON ,  TEDDY CHEN

IPC: E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/09 ,  E21B7/06 ,  E21B7/10

CPC classification number: E21B44/00 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B7/06 ,  E21B7/10 ,  E21B45/00 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/026 ,  E21B47/04 ,  E21B47/09 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/18

Abstract: A system and method for surface steerable drilling are provided. In one example, the system receives toolface information for a bottom hole assembly (BHA) and non-survey sensor information corresponding to a location of the BHA in a borehole. The system calculates an amount of incremental progress made by the BHA based on the non-survey sensor information and calculates an estimate of the location based on the toolface information and the amount of incremental progress. The system repeats the steps of receiving toolface information and non-survey sensor information and calculating an amount of incremental progress to calculate an estimate of a plurality of locations representing a path of the BHA from a first survey point towards a second sequential survey point.

公开(公告)号：US09404356B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-02

申请号：US14882079

申请日：2015-10-13

Applicant: MOTIVE DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Todd W. Benson ,  Teddy Chen

IPC: E21B44/02 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B7/10 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: E21B44/02 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B7/10 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/024 ,  G05B15/02

Abstract: A system and method for surface steerable drilling are provided. In one example, the system receives feedback information from a drilling rig and calculates an estimated position of a drill bit in a formation based on the feedback information. The system compares the estimated position to a desired position along a planned path of a borehole. The system calculates multiple solutions if the comparison indicates that the estimated position is outside a defined margin of error relative to the desired position. Each solution defines a path from the estimated position to the planned path. The system calculates a cost of each solution and selects one of the solutions based at least partly on the cost. The system produces control information representing the selected solution and outputs the control information for the drilling rig.

公开(公告)号：US20160032705A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14882079

申请日：2015-10-13

Applicant: MOTIVE DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： TODD W. BENSON ,  TEDDY CHEN

IPC: E21B44/02 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B7/04

CPC classification number: E21B44/02 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B7/10 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/024 ,  G05B15/02

Abstract: A system and method for surface steerable drilling are provided. In one example, the system receives feedback information from a drilling rig and calculates an estimated position of a drill bit in a formation based on the feedback information. The system compares the estimated position to a desired position along a planned path of a borehole. The system calculates multiple solutions if the comparison indicates that the estimated position is outside a defined margin of error relative to the desired position. Each solution defines a path from the estimated position to the planned path. The system calculates a cost of each solution and selects one of the solutions based at least partly on the cost. The system produces control information representing the selected solution and outputs the control information for the drilling rig.

公开(公告)号：US12203361B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-21

申请号：US17317738

申请日：2021-05-11

Applicant: MOTIVE DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Todd W. Benson ,  Teddy C. Chen

IPC: E21B47/09 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B7/06 ,  E21B7/10 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B45/00 ,  E21B47/026 ,  E21B47/04 ,  E21B47/18

Abstract: System and method for determining the location of a bottom hole assembly (BHA) during drilling of a well are provided. During drilling, a computer system determines an increase in measured depth during a time interval, and adjusts the determined measured depth to account for tensile and compressive forces, which may stretch or compress, respectively, the length of the drillstring. The computer system also determines a curvature projection of the drillstring responsive to a plane of arc and a build rate estimate, and uses the curvature projection to determine a position of the BHA.

公开(公告)号：US12051122B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-30

申请号：US17449707

申请日：2021-10-01

Applicant: MOTIVE DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Todd W. Benson ,  John Burkhart ,  Teddy Chen

IPC: E21B7/10 ,  E21B7/00 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B41/00 ,  G06Q10/063 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/0637 ,  G06Q50/02

CPC classification number: G06Q50/02 ,  E21B7/00 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B41/00 ,  G06Q10/063 ,  G06Q10/06313 ,  G06Q10/06375

Abstract: Provided is a method for selecting one of a plurality of convergence paths that may be drilled by a bottom hole assembly (BHA) comprising identifying, by a computer system, a plurality of geometric convergence paths, wherein each of the geometric convergence paths provides a convergence solution from a defined bottom hole assembly (BHA) location to a target drilling path of a well plan. An offset distance is calculated for drilling by the BHA each of the geometric convergence paths connecting the BHA location to the target drilling path. A drill path curvature associated with drilling each of the geometric convergence paths by the BHA is determined by the computer system. A time required for drilling each of the geometric convergence paths by the BHA is determined by the computer system. An optimal geometric convergence path of the plurality of geometric convergence paths is determined responsive to the offset distance for drilling each of the geometric convergence paths, the drill path curvature associated with each of the geometric convergence paths and the time required for drilling each of the geometric convergence paths. The determined optimal geometric convergence path is fed to a controller associated with a display of a drilling rig and used to control the display of the drilling rig to display the determined optimal geometric convergence path.

公开(公告)号：US12049822B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-30

申请号：US17444454

申请日：2021-08-04

Applicant: MOTIVE DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： George Michalopulos ,  Richard Kulavik ,  Todd W. Benson

IPC: E21B7/04 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06V10/764 ,  G06V20/52 ,  G06V40/10 ,  G08B7/06 ,  G08B21/02 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N23/90

CPC classification number: E21B7/04 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06V10/764 ,  G06V40/10 ,  G06V40/103 ,  G08B7/06 ,  G08B21/02 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N23/90 ,  G06V20/52

Abstract: Computer vision drilling systems and methods may be used with a drilling rig. The computer vision systems and methods may automatically monitor the drilling site and drilling operations, and may tally pipe in the drill string and monitor equipment for anomalous drilling conditions, and may automatically take corrective action as may be needed. The computer vision system may detect and identify one or more markings, such as symbols, letters, numbers, or other identifying features, on the pipe. Such features may be encoded on the pipe, such as by being etched or engraved or otherwise marked on the pipe, and may uniquely identify each pipe. The system can monitor and record the drilling conditions to which each pipe is exposed during drilling, which can be used to determine, among other things, whether and to what extent the pipe can be expected to have a useful life.

公开(公告)号：US12037890B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-16

申请号：US17346831

申请日：2021-06-14

Applicant: MOTIVE DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Todd W. Benson ,  Brian E. Stokeld ,  Dwight A. Lockhart

IPC: E21B44/00 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B47/022 ,  E21B47/04 ,  E21B47/09 ,  G01V5/12 ,  G06F17/40

CPC classification number: E21B47/04 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/022 ,  E21B47/09 ,  G01V5/12 ,  G06F17/40

Abstract: A method for determining a total vertical depth (TVD) for a well plan involves measuring differences between a projected BHA position at a depth of a survey station and a calculated BHA position based upon a minimum curvature method at the depth of the survey station. The differences are accumulated at each survey station with respect to the BHA position. Real time TVD corrected gamma logs are generated responsive to the accumulated differences of the BHA position.

公开(公告)号：US20240044240A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US18488041

申请日：2023-10-17

Applicant: MOTIVE DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Todd W. BENSON ,  Teddy C. CHEN ,  David Lee SIMPSON

IPC: E21B44/00 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B47/047 ,  E21B44/02 ,  E21B47/02 ,  E21B47/09 ,  E21B19/16 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B45/00 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/12

CPC classification number: E21B44/00 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B47/047 ,  E21B44/02 ,  E21B47/02 ,  E21B47/09 ,  E21B19/165 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B45/00 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/12

Abstract: A system and method for surface steerable drilling are provided. In one example, the method includes monitoring operating parameters for drilling rig equipment and bottom hole assembly (BHA) equipment for a BHA, where the operating parameters control the drilling rig equipment and BHA equipment. The method includes receiving current inputs corresponding to performance data of the drilling rig equipment and BHA equipment during a drilling operation and determining that an amount of change between the current inputs and corresponding previously received inputs exceeds a defined threshold. The method further includes determining whether a modification to the operating parameters has occurred that would result in the amount of change exceeding the defined threshold and identifying that a problem exists in at least one of the drilling rig equipment and BA equipment if no modification has occurred to the operating parameters. The method includes performing a defined action if a problem exists.