Well placement 3D advisor—method and system to monitor and assist a well placement operation
US8830232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T17/05
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of displaying information relating to a well drilling operation, comprising generating a sub-surface model of the underground formation through which the well is being drilled; generating a representation of the well being drilled, of the drilling equipment being used to drill the well, including parameters relating to the use of the drilling equipment; generating a 3D image of the formation, the well and the drilling equipment; and generating an image within the 3D image comprising volumes representing virtual objects, such as a cone of possible well placement if drilling proceeds under the current conditions, or the envelope of investigation of a given sensor.
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