13.5 – Drill String Editor
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The drill string editor is used to construct the BHA and drill string for each drilling section. The information here is used in Daily Reporting and is required for the Slide Sheet.
The Drill String Editor window is divided into five parts: The toolbar, the top dialog, the lower dialog, Assembly Details and Component Properties.
The toolbar contains all the functions required to operate the Drill String Editor. These functions can also be accessed using the dropdown menus at the top of the dialog.
Save: Saves any changes made to the BHA in the Drill String Editor.
Select BHA to Print: Opens the Select BHA dialog which allows the user to select which BHAs they want to print BHA and Performance reports for. The selected reports will then be exported together in a single document. The user can choose the format of the document using the drop down box at the top of the dialog.
Print Tally Book BHA: Exports the selected BHA to an Excel report in a compact format designed to be attached to a DD/MWD operator’s tally book.
Print BHA Excel: Exports the currently selected BHA as a BHA report in Excel format.
Print BHA Inverted Excel: Exports the currently selected BHA as a BHA report in Excel format, but with the BHA arranged so that the bit as at the bottom of the page.
Print PDF BHA: Exports the currently selected BHA as a BHA report in PDF format.
Print PDF BHA Inverted: Exports the currently selected BHA as a BHA report in PDF format, but with the BHA arranged so that the bit as at the bottom of the page.
Print all BHAs Excel: Exports all BHAs in Excel format. All reports will be contained in a single document.
Print all BHAs PDF: Exports all BHAs in PDF format. All reports will be contained in a single document.
Single page BHAs: If this option is toggled on, BHA reports will be formatted so that they fit onto a single A4 page.
Print all Performance Reports Excel: Exports all performance reports in Excel format, contained in a single document.
Print all Performance Reports PDF: Exports all performance reports in PDF format, contained in a single document.
Add New: Creates a new blank BHA in the Drill String Editor.
Delete: Deletes the currently selected BHA. Note that if the BHA is selected in a Daily report a warning message will appear advising “The BHA is currently in use with Daily Reports or Engineering and cannot be deleted”. If a BHA has a run sheet associated with it, then deleting the BHA also deletes the run sheet.
Exit: Closes the Drill String Editor window.
Undo: Reverses the last action performed.
Redo: Reverses the last undo action performed.
Copy BHA: Duplicates the currently selected BHA and adds it to the bottom of the list of existing BHA’s.
Insert from Inventory: Opens the Insert From Inventory dialog, allowing the user to import a component from the Tool Inventory into the BHA. See Section 13.5.8 – Insert from Inventory for more information.
MWD Probe Order: Opens the MWD Probe Order dialog box. This dialog allows the user to set which tools are in the MWD string. Tools can be renamed in the MWD column and can be included or exclude from the string by toggling the Included check box on or off. The order of the tools can be changed using the Move Up and Move Down buttons.
This can then be displayed on the BHA report if the Include MWD section in BHA option is toggled on.
Use IADC Bit Grading: If this option is toggled on, the Grade In and Grade Out fields for the Component Properties of the Bit are edited using the Bit Grading dialog box. Click on the ‘…’ button next to the Grade In or Grade Out fields to open the dialog.
The Bit Grading dialog complies with the IADC bit grading system. Use the drop-down box on each row to fill in each part of the IADC code. If the bit is new, the user can simply click on the New checkbox.
If this option is toggled off, then the Grade In and Grade Out fields can be filled in manually.
Include MWD section in BHA: Toggles the MWD probe string section on in the BHA report. The string can be configured using the MWD Probe Order option.
Component catalogue: Opens the component catalogue. If the Insert function is used in the component catalogue, it will apply to the row selected in the Assembly Details table when the component catalogue was opened. See section 13.5.9 – Component Catalogue.
Material grades catalogue: Opens the material grades catalogue. See Section 13.5.10 – Material Grades Catalogue.
Pipe class catalogue: Opens the pipe class catalogue See Section 13.5.11 – Pipe Class Catalogue.
Use Drop Down: These options control how certain fields in the component properties can be edited. When toggled off, the fields can be edited manually. When toggled on, they are edited using a dropdown box that contains a pre-defined list. This is to avoid spelling discrepancies between different users, as many of the fields are used in the Well Analytics module.
The connections field is used in all component types. The bit make field is used in the Bit component type. The motor make, motor lobes, bend angle and stages fields are used in the Motor component type.
Import Engineering BHA: Imports a BHA exported from the Innova Engineering software package. Note that this will overwrite the currently selected BHA.
Import BHA: Allows the user to import BHA’s exported from the Drill String Editor in Well Seeker. Using this function will cause a dialog box to appear asking the user to open the desired .mdb export file. Once the file is selected the Import/Export window will open allowing the user to select the desired BHAs to be imported. Once selected, the BHA’s will be added on to the end of the current list of BHAs in the Drill String Editor.
Export BHA: Opens the Import/Export window, allowing the user to select which BHAs they want to export. The exported BHAs will be exported as a .mdb file.
Export BHA in Engineering Format: Exports the currently selected BHA in a .bha format, allowing the BHA to be imported into the Innova Engineering software package.
Export current BHA to Oasis: Exports the currently open BHA, and all its associated drilling performance data to an external Oasis ERP database. The Oasis endpoint credentials need to be set up in section 6.1.5.5 – Oasis Credentials.
Export all BHAs to Oasis: Exports all BHAs in the currently open Drill String Editor, along with all their associated drilling performance data to an external Oasis ERP database. The Oasis endpoint credentials need to be set up in section 6.1.5.5 – Oasis Credentials.
Edit Data: Opens the Performance Report dialog. See Section 13.5.12 – Performance Report.
Performance Report: Prints the performance report for the current BHA in Excel format. To print the performance report in other formats, open the performance report dialog using the Edit Data option.
The main user interface is where the user constructs the drill string and records details for each component. It is split into 4 different sections which are discussed in detail in the below sections.
The upper dialog allows the user to select any available BHAs from the dropdown menu on the left. The BHA can be given a unique title in the Description Box. The data added to the Rig, BHA #, MWD # and Mud Weight cells are included when printing the BHA.
The lower dialog is used to define the Depth In/Out and the Date In/Out for the selected BHA. These values can be updated manually, or they can be automatically filled in by opening the Performance Report and clicking on Get Data From DDR. This will only work if the BHA has been used in the daily activities of the well’s Daily Reporting.
The lower dialog also displays the buoyed BHA weight and weight below jar (if a jar is included in the assembly). Note that these weights are when the assembly is vertical. The formation cell is for the user to input the target formation, and this is a searchable input in the Well Analytics tool. Any text in the formation and comments section will be displayed in the BHA report when printed.
The Assembly Details grid allows the user to construct the drill string, allowing it to be included in various reports in the Drill String, Performance Report and Daily Reporting Modules. Different types of assembly can be modelled including drilling, casing and liner assemblies and data entry is identical for each.
The grid can be manipulated by right clicking on a row to open the Assembly Grid Context Menu:
Copy: Copies the selected row.
Paste: Replaces the selected row with the copied row.
Delete: Deletes the selected row.
Insert: Inserts a new row into the assembly above the selected line.
Move Up / Move Down: Moves the selected line up or down in the list. Line 1 cannot be moved and should always contain the lowest component in the BHA, for example the bit.
Insert from Catalogue: Automatically fills in the component information in the Assembly Details. See Section 13.5.9 – Component Catalogue for more information.
Insert from Inventory: Opens the Insert From Inventory dialog. See Section 13.5.8 – Insert from Inventory for more information.
New lines can be added opening the Context Menu and selecting the Insert command. Lines can also be deleted by selecting the desired row, opening the Context Menu and selecting Delete. Lines in the grid can be rearranged using the Move Up and Move Down buttons in the Context Menu, except for the bit, which must always remain at the top in row 1.
It is recommended that the first thing the user does when filling in a new line is select the component type in the Component column. Once a component type has been selected on any given line, the user can then either manually enter the relevant component details, or by right clicking on the line, select to insert the component from the Catalogue or from the Inventory. Selecting to insert opens either the component catalogue or the insert from inventory dialog and allows the user to choose the appropriate component and insert the relevant details automatically at the click of a button.
The following describes each column in the Assembly Details table:
Component: Before any other details can be entered the component type must be selected from the dropdown list. The type of component that is selected will determine the properties displayed in the Component Properties section. A list of component types and their properties can be found in Appendix E – Drill String Editor Component Properties.
Description: A description of the component entered. This is only used in the generation of reports and plays no part in any of the calculations
OD: The outer diameter of the component in inches or mm
ID: The inside diameter of the component in inches or mm
TJ OD: If the component has a tool joint (such as drill pipe) enter the OD in inches into this column.
TJ ID: If the component has a tool joint (such as drill pipe) enter the ID in inches into this column.
Weight: This is the weight per unit length of the component, this must be entered by the user and is used for BHA weight calculations.
Cumulative Weight: The cumulative weight of the drill string components up to that point. This is automatically calculated.
Length: The length of the component in the system units.
Cumulative Length: The cumulative length of the drill string components up to that point. This is automatically calculated.
Non-Magnetic: Select this option if the component is made of non-mag material. This is currently for reference only.
The Component Properties section is where the user can include extra information for each component in the drill string. Selecting a row in the Assembly Details section will display the Component Properties for the component in that row. The Component Properties section will not populate until the selected row has a component type selected.
The details entered into the Component Properties are featured in the BHA reports, performance reports and daily reports. A list of component types and their properties can be found in Appendix E – Drill String Editor Component Properties.
The Insert From Inventory dialog allows the user to import drill string components from the Tool Inventory into the Drill String Editor. It can be accessed by selecting the desired row in the Assembly Details and right clicking, or from the Edit menu.
The Insert From Inventory dialog contains all tools currently in the Tool Inventory for the well. See Section 13.6 – Tool Inventory for more information on adding tools to the Tool Inventory. If the Component field in the Assembly Details has already been selected, the dialog will be filtered so that it only shows components of that type.
The user can select an item from the dialog and click the Insert button to add it to the drill string. If the other Assembly Details fields have been recorded in the Tool Inventory, then they will also be imported. The SN, Cnx Top, Cnx Bottom, Make and Model fields will be imported into the Component Properties.
The Component Catalogue can be accessed via the Catalogues menu or by clicking on the ‘Component Catalogue’ icon in the toolbar. Right-clicking in the Assembly Details grid and selecting ‘Insert from Catalogue’ will also open the component catalogue.
The Component Catalogue contains a list of drill string components with pre-defined properties that can be used in the Assembly Details section. The desired component can be searched for using the dropdown menus at the top. Clicking the Insert button will add the selected component to the BHA list. Note that the insert function will only work, when the catalogue has been opened via the assembly details grid.
Custom components can be added, removed and edited using the Add, Delete and Edit buttons. Components which come with the standard install can also be edited and removed if desired. The Reset button will revert the catalogue back to its originally installed state. Finally, the component catalogue can be imported and exported to and from other users.
The material grades catalogue allows the user to define the minimum yield and ultimate yield of the common types of material grade used in drill pipe and casing. The user can also create new material grades if required. The material grade for a drill string component can be selected in the component properties section of the main Drill String Editor window for drill pipe, heavy weight drill pipe and casing / liner only. These material grades are used for calculations in the Engineering module.
The pipe class catalogue allows the user to define the wall thickness of the different classes of drill pipe. The catalogue comes with 5 default classes but also allows the user to create new drill pipe classes if required. The pipe class for a drill string component can be selected in the component properties section of the main Drill String Editor window for drill pipe and heavy weight drill pipe only. These material grades are used for calculations in the Engineering module.
The Performance Report allows the user to generate a BHA performance report, using the data from the Drill String Editor and information pulled from the Daily Reports.
Once the details of the Performance Report have been filled in, the Print Performance Report option can be used to export the report in Excel format. In the case of a motor failure, the Print Motor Failure option will export an Excel format report with details specific to the motor. Equivalent reports are available for the MWD string.
The Get from DDR button can be used to automatically fill in the Performance Report using information from the Daily Reports dialog. Any fields that correspond to data available from the DDR will be populated when the Get from DDR button is selected. The values imported will be the corresponding run data from the Daily Reports dialog covering the selected BHA.
After the Get from DDR button has been clicked once, the user can use the Auto Update BHA Hours on save and Auto Update Motor Report Parms options in the Report Options menu of the main Daily Reports window to keeps these values updated automatically. Note that Auto Update Motor Report Parameters requires Auto Update BHA Hours to be toggled on before it will work.
The toolbar contains all the functions required to operate the Performance Report. These functions can also be accessed using the dropdown menus at the top of the dialog.
Print Motor Performance Report Excel/PDF: Prints a performance report in Excel or PDF format. Contains run data, motor data, drilling parameters, bit data, mud data, sensor offsets, dogleg performance, BHA details and failure information. In addition, it contains any comments from the operations at time of incident, troubleshooting performed, surface findings and additional comments boxes. Pictures can be attached using Add Images in the Tools menu.
Print Motor Incident Report Excel: Prints a motor incident report containing motor information from the performance report and drill string editor. It also contains extra fields that can be filled in with more detailed motor information and comments on any failures. Pictures can be attached using Add Images in the Tools menu.
Print Motor Failure Report Excel: Prints a motor failure report containing personnel, run information, mud information, bit information, motor description and drilling activity. It also contains the troubleshooting, surface findings, and evaluation comments boxes.
Additionally, it contains spaces to document the incident type, disassembly observations, damaged components, and additional observations. Pictures can be attached using Add Images in the Tools menu.
Print Motor Chargeback Report PDF: Prints a performance report in PDF format with the Chargeback comment box added to the bottom.
Print MWD Performance Report Excel/PDF: Prints a MWD performance report in Excel or PDF format. Contains run data, MWD tool serial numbers, MWD plug in data, drilling parameters, bit data, mud data, sensor offsets, dogleg performance, BHA details, MWD post run data, MWD tool order, magnetics, and failure information.
In addition, it contains any comments from the operations at time of incident, troubleshooting performed, MWD incident info, MWD shop findings and MWD comments boxes. Pictures can be attached using Add Images in the Tools menu.
Print MWD Failure Report Excel: Prints a MWD failure report containing personnel, run information, mud information, bit information, motor description and MWD information. It also contains the troubleshooting, surface findings, shop findings, and evaluation comments boxes.
Additionally, it contains spaces to document the incident type and additional observations. Pictures can be attached using Add Images in the Tools menu.
Save: Saves changes to the performance report.
Exit: Closes the performance report window.
Add Images: Allows the user to attach images to the performance report, that will then be included at the bottom of any motor report that is printed.
To add an image the user should browse for it by clicking on the folder icon, then clicking on the add button. Once added, any image can be rotated by selecting it in the list and clicking rotate image or deleted by clicking on delete image.
Get Data From DDR: This option automatically will populate the main, mud properties and MWD sections with data taken from the Daily Reporting (DDR) module for the well. Note that this will overwrite any data already entered into these sections. For this option to produce accurate data the DDR must have fluids, parameters, costs and activity data entered for every day the BHA is in use. The BHA must also have pick up (6O) and lay down (6P) activities correctly assigned in the daily activity section of the DDR.
Attach Files: The attach files dialog allows the user to attach external files to the performance report. These files will remain with the report if the well or reporting data is exported.
To add a file the user should first select the category that they want to assign the file to in the dropdown box. These categories are arbitrary and are to help with sorting large numbers of files. The user should then browse for the file by clicking on the folder icon and then clicking on the add button. Once added, any file can be open by selecting it in the list and clicking open file or deleted by clicking on delete.
Get MWD surface system data: If available, this option will retrieve all serial numbers of MWD surface equipment from the Tool Inventory. They will then be available as dropdown boxes in their appropriate fields in the MWD section. For more information on the Tool Inventory see Section 13.6 – Tool Inventory.
Get Min Avg Max Values: If this option is toggled on, the Get Data From DDR button will import in and display the minimum, average and maximum values for the drilling parameters during the BHA run. They will be displayed in a min/avg/max format. If this option is toggled off, only the average value will be displayed.
The main section of the Performance Report contains the following fields:
Depth In: The start depth for the BHA run. This is entered in the main Drill String Editor window and is not editable in this dialog. This field is updated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Depth Out: The end depth for the BHA run. This is entered in the main Drill String Editor window and is not editable in this dialog. This field is updated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Total Drilled: The distance between the Depth In and Depth Out. This is automatically calculated and is not editable in this dialog.
Time In: The time in 24hr format that the BHA went below the rotary table on the Date In. The Date In field can be found in the main Drill String Editor window. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Time Out: The time in 24hr format that the BHA returned above the rotary table on the Date Out. The Date Out field can be found in the main Drill String Editor window. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
BRT Hrs: The total time that the BHA spent below the rotary table. This is automatically calculated and is not editable in this dialog.
Slide Drilled: If there was any sliding during the BHA run, the user can record the distance slid here. This is a manual input. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Rotary Drilled: The distance drilled while rotating on bottom. This is automatically calculated by taking away the Slide Drilled distance from the Total Drilled distance.
Drilling/Circulating Hrs: The total number of hours spent drilling, both rotary and sliding. This value is automatically calculated from the data entered in the DDR.
Rotary Hrs: The number of hours spent rotating on bottom. This value is automatically calculated by taking the Slide Hrs away from the total Drilling Hours.
Slide Hrs: If there was any sliding during the BHA run, the user can record the sliding hours here. This value is automatically calculated from the data entered in the DDR; however the user can manually edit this cell if they wish, which in turn will change the rotary hours.
Slide ROP: The average Rate of Penetration during sliding. This is automatically calculated by dividing the Slide Drilled distance by the Slide Hrs.
Rotary ROP: The average Rate of Penetration during rotation on bottom. This is automatically calculated by dividing the Rotary Drilled distance by the Rotary Hrs.
Average ROP: The average Rate of Penetration over the whole run, including both rotation and sliding. This is calculated automatically by dividing the Total Drilled distance by the Drilling Hrs.
Date In: Date BHA is in hole. This is entered in the main Drill String Editor window and is not editable in this dialog. This field is updated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Date Out: Date BHA is out of hole. This is entered in the main Drill String Editor window and is not editable in this dialog. This field is updated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
# Stalls: The number of motor stalls recorded during the BHA run.
Stall Pressure: The average standpipe pressure at the time of stalling.
Dry Ream Time: The number of hours spent reaming while not circulating.
Wash / Ream Time: The number of hours spent reaming while circulating.
Average Temperature: The average downhole temperature during the BHA run.
Max Temperature: The maximum downhole temperature during the BHA run.
BHA Cost: The total cost of the well while the BHA is in hole. This is pulled automatically from cost data in the DDR when the Performance Report is opened.
State/Province/Region: The state, province or region of the well in which this BHA was run. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Country/County/AFE: The county or local area of the well in which this BHA was run. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Job #: The job number for the well. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
API Job #: If the well has an API job number assigned, it can be entered here. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Rig: The name of the rig. This is automatically populated with the Rig input from the main page of the Drill String Editor.
Lead DD: The name of the Lead Directional Driller that ran this BHA. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Co Man: The name of the Company Man on the rig. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Flow Rate: The average drilling mud flow rate during the BHA run. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
WOB: The average Weight on Bit whilst on bottom during the BHA run. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
WOB Slide: The average Weight on Bit whilst sliding on bottom during the BHA run. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
RPM: The average Rotations Per Minute of the string whilst drilling during the BHA run. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
On Btm Press: The average On Bottom Pressure during the BHA run. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Off Btm Press: The average Off Bottom Pressure during the BHA run. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
On Btm Tq: The average On Bottom Torque during the BHA run. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Off Btm Tq: The average Off Bottom Torque during the BHA run. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Plan DLS: Average planned dogleg severity for the run.
Act DLS: Average actual dogleg severity during the run.
Max DLS: The highest recorded actual dogleg severity during the run.
PU: The average surface hook load recorded while pulling the BHA out of hole.
ROT: The average surface hook load recorded while rotating off bottom.
SO: The average surface hook load recorded while running the BHA in hole.
Min Temp: The maximum downhole temperature during the BHA run.
Cost Per Ft/Cost Per Hr: The cost per foot and cost per hour during the BHA run. This is calculated automatically from cost data in the DDR.
The Mud Properties section contains the following fields:
Type: The type of drilling mud used during the BHA run. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
600, 300, 200, 100, 6, 3: If viscometer shear rate test results are available, they can be entered in these fields. The numbers represent the RPM of the viscometer when the shear rate was measured. These fields are auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
PV: The mud Plastic Viscosity. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
YP: The mud Yield Point. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Weight: The mud density. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Temp: The temperature of the mud during drilling. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Solids %: The % volume of the mud made up of solids. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Sand %: The % volume of the mud made up of sand. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Chlorides: The chloride content of the mud. This field is auto populated if the Get from DDR radio button is selected.
Oil/Water: The relative proportions of oil and water in the mud, in %.
The MWD section contains the following fields:
MWD Plug In/Out Date/Time: These fields are automatically taken from the component properties of the MWD tool in the drill string editor. They can be refreshed by closing and reopening the performance report window.
MWD Plug in Hrs: Calculated automatically from the above values.
Circulating Hrs: This value is automatically calculated from the data entered in the DDR and can be refreshed by clicking the Get Data from DDR button.
Tests: The MWD section allows the user to record the results of various pre- and post-run MWD tests. They are filled as PASS or FAIL using the dropdown box in each field.
Pulse Amp On/Off Bottom: The recorded amplitude of MWD telemetry pulses during drilling when on and off bottom.
Good Detection: A PASS or FAIL dropdown box allowing the user to record whether pulse detection was good during the BHA run.
Day/Night MWD Engineer: The MWD personnel on shift at the well site during the BHA run. This can be updated from the DDR personnel section by clicking the Get Data from DDR button.
Required Non-Mag Above/Below: The length of non-magnetic drill collar required above and below the MWD directional sensor to ensure there is no magnetic interference distorting azimuth measurements.
Min/Max Temperature: The minimum and maximum recorded temperature whilst drilling. Can be updated by clicking the Get Data from DDR button.
Serial Numbers (SN): The serial numbers of the MWD surface equipment used at the well site. If these have been recorded in the Tool Inventory then they can be imported into the MWD section by clicking on the Get MWD Surface System button. The fields will then become dropdown boxes containing the serial numbers of available equipment.
EDR: The make of the electronic drilling recorder used on the rig to record drilling parameters, etc.
Transducer Type: The make of the Standpipe transducer
Receiver Type: The make of the surface system data receiver.
Hookload sensor: The serial number of the hookload sensor. Available serial numbers can be pulled in from the Tool Inventory by clicking on the Get MWD Surface System button.
Surf Sys Ver/Type: The make and version of the surface system.
Int/Ext Offset: The internal and external (scribe line) toolface offset between the MWD and the motor highside.
Laptop 3/4 SN: The serial numbers of spare laptops. Available serial numbers can be pulled in from the Tool Inventory by clicking on the Get MWD Surface System button.
BU Receiver SN: The make of the backup surface system data receiver.
BU Surface System Type: The make of the backup surface system.
DD/MWD 1/MWD 2 Verification: The personnel that signed off on MWD reports delivered to the operator.
Survey/TF sequence: The programmed mode of the MWD for recording surveys and toolfaces.
X/O Angle: The inclination at which the MWD stops recording magnetic toolfaces and starts recording gravity toolfaces.
The Failure Information section allows the user to record any failures that occur during the BHA run. The Failed check box must be checked before any other features become available. The other features allow the user to record if the failure required a BHA trip and how many hours passed before the failure. The comments box can be used to record any other information relevant to issues or failures during the BHA run.
BHA Component: The BHA component that failed can be selected here. Note that components will only be available for select if they have been given a serial number in their Component Properties in the Drill String Editor.
MWD Tool: If a particular MWD tool component was the cause of the failure, this dropdown box can be used to select it. Note that components will only be available for selection if they have been assigned serial numbers in the Component Properties of an MWD tool in the Drill String Editor.
Motor Cat: Allows the user to specify any parts of the motor that failed.
MWD Cat: Allows the user to specify any parts of the MWD that failed.
NPT (Non-Productive Time): The non-productive time caused by the failure can be entered here and will be displayed in the Performance Report.
Hrs to failure: The time in hours between running in hole and failure can be recorded here and will be displayed in the Performance Report.
Trip for failure: Checking this box will indicate in the Performance Report that a BHA trip was required because of the failure.
LIH (Lost in Hole): Checking this box will indicate in the Performance Report if the BHA was lost in hole.
EDR Review: This should be checked if data from the electronic drilling recorder on the rig has been gathered.
Acct MTBF: This should be checked if the failure needs to be included in calculating the Mean Time Between Failure statistics for the failed component.
Surface failure: Checking this box will indicate in the Performance Report that the failure occurred at surface.
Closed: Checking this box will indicate in the Performance Report that the failure has been resolved.
Comment Boxes: The Operations at Time of Failure, Trouble Shooting Performed, Surface Findings, Shop Findings and Evaluation boxes can be used to make comments about the failure. These comments will be displayed in the Motor Failure Report and the Performance Report.
The Performance Data and Additional Comments sections can be used to record if there were any failures during the BHA run, the reason for POOH and any miscellaneous information.
Motor Failed: Check this box to indicate if there was a motor failure. This will also check the ‘failed’ box in the Failure Information section to allow the user to enter details of the failure.
MWD Failed: Check this box to indicate if there was an MWD failure. This will also check the ‘failed’ box in the Failure Information section to allow the user to enter details of the failure.
Catastrophic Failure: Check this box to indicate that there was a sudden and complete failure of any component during the BHA run.
Unplanned Trip: Check this box to indicated that the BHA was pulled out of hole for an unplanned reason, such as BHA failure.
MWD OOS: This should be checked if the MWD was operated Out Of Specification. For example, in downhole temperatures it was not rated for.
RSS Failed: Check this box to indicate if there was a RSS failure.
Reason POOH: This dropdown box can be used to record the reason the BHA was pulled, which will appear in the Performance Report.
Additional Comments: This section can be used to record any miscellaneous information that the user deems relevant. The user can enter any relevant information regarding the run in this section and this can be included in the EOWR.
MWD Comments: Can be used for general comments on the MWD performance that will be included in the MWD performance report.
MWD Failure Information: Can be used to describe any MWD failures and will appear in the MWD performance and failure reports.
MWD Shop Findings: Can be used to describe the results of investigation in the workshop and will appear in the MWD performance and failure reports.
Chargeback: Can be used for comments that will be included in the motor chargeback report.
