Further Development and Testing of an Autonomous Drilling Rig and Control Algorithms for Improved Drilling Performance
Master thesis
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2018-07-04Metadata
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Abstract
This thesis documents the contributions made by Ole André Hjelm and Simen
Jøsang Nilsen to improve and further develop a small-scale autonomous drilling
rig. The rig has been used to compete in an international student competition
called Drillbotics™, as well as being a basis for thesis and experimental work.
Thesis work was divided into three parts: First, shortcomings and errors from last
year’s rig were highlighted and remedial measures were established. Second, new
mechanical designs were made and manufacturing outsourced or done in house.
Similarly, for implementation of new hard- and software. Finally, the new rig
was assembled, calibrated, debugged and tested, before experimental work were
carried out.
Considering all improvements made this year, the rig shows a immense potential
for the 2018 competition. With substantial increase in durability, mobility, redundancy
and greatly improved control software. The rig is now left as a solid
foundation for next year’s competition and a perfect platform for further thesis
work and experiments.
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Master's thesis in petroleum engineering