| dc.description.abstract | The prime objective of all oil and gas companies are to conduct various activities in a safe and cost-efficient manner, while also paying attention to the long-term integrity of the wells. To overcome challenges with reduced drilling efficiency, new ideas and better equipment is constantly a work in progress. In the oil and gas industry there is a need for data transfer between the downhole sensors and the surface. Over the years the technology and methods has improved, leading to the development of along string measurement (ASM) and wired drill pipe (WDP).
New and improved technology enables data recording and sensor reporting for drill operations. The downhole data is transferred instantaneously between locations, which allow engineers to analyse data faster and more accurate than before.
This thesis is designed to give the reader an in-depth knowledge of how WDP works, and what the data it collects and transmits is used for. In addition, there will be an explanation of how different drilling parameters can help engineers make better and safer decisions. An analysis of data gathered from WDP will be conducted. This data will be collected in a collaboration with Sekal AS, where wells from Equinor will be researched. | |