Rock mass structural recognition from drill monitoring technology in underground mining using discontinuity index and machine learning techniques

A procedure to recognize individual discontinuities in rock mass from measurement while drilling(MWD)technology is developed,using the binary pattern of structural rock characteristics obtained from in-hole images for calibration.Data from two underground operations with different drilling technology and different rock mass characteristics are considered,which generalizes the application of the methodology to different sites and ensures the full operational integration of MWD data analysis.Two approaches are followed for site-specific structural model building:a discontinuity index(DI)built from variations in MWD parameters,and a machine learning(ML)classifier as function of the drilling parameters and their variability.The prediction ability of the models is quantitatively assessed as the rate of recognition of discontinuities observed in borehole logs.Differences between the parameters involved in the models for each site,and differences in their weights,highlight the site-dependence of the resulting models.The ML approach offers better performance than the classical DI,with recognition rates in the range 89%to 96%.However,the simpler DI still yields fairly accurate results,with recognition rates 70%to 90%.These results validate the adaptive MWD-based methodology as an engineering solution to predict rock structural condition in underground mining operations.

The characteristics of recycling gas drilling technology

Recycling gas drilling is a new drilling technology. This paper can be divided into three parts, with the purpose of introducing and analyzing the characteristics of this new technology. First, the major equipment characteristic of this technology was introduced. Secondly, compared with conventional gas drilling, Angel＇s model was used to analyze the wellbore flow characteristics. Due to the closed loop and the effect of back pressure caused by the equipment, the gas flow rate decreases dramatically during drilling. Apart from this, it is also found that the kinetic energy at the casing shoe is always smaller than that at the top of the collar. The proposing of the drilling limit concept points out the basic difference between the two gas drilling technologies. Lastly, according to the results of the theoretical analysis, gas supplement operations for the wellbore must be conducted. Thus, two gas supplement schemes are presented in this paper, to provide some guidance for field operations.

Managed Pressure Drilling Technology,As the Lost Piece of the Drilling Puzzle,Results in More Economical Benefits

The economics of drilling wells is important as we drill deeper wells whether offshore or onshore. Drilling-related problems,including stuck pipe,lost circulation,and excessive mud cost,show the need for better drilling technology.If we can solve these problems,the economics of drilling the wells will improve,thus enabling the industry to drill wells that were previously uneconomical.Managed pressure drilling techniques,at one time,having

Advances in Drilling Instead of Trenching Technology

Traditional surface exposure methods,such as trenching and exploratory shaft sinking,have their own limitations and do harm to the environment.Thus,shallow drilling was applied in geological mapping to expose shallow orebody and to determine the thickness of top soil layer,and then to illustrate bedrock lithology and geological boundary.It can also help to study geological structures and to reveal the orebody shape,and further to combine with rock core sampling and chemical analysis to develop the systematic method of drilling instead of trenching technology.

Managed Pressure Drilling Technology:A Research on the Formation Adaptability

Existing pressure drilling technologies are based on different principles and display distinct characteristics in terms of control pressure and degree of formation adaptability.In the present study,the constant-bottomhole-pressure(CBHP)and controlled-mud-level(CML)dual gradient drilling methods are considered.Models for the equivalent circulating density(ECD)are introduced for both drilling methods,taking into account the control pressure parameters(wellhead back pressure,displacement,mud level,etc.)and the relationship between the equivalent circulating density curve in the wellbore and two different types of pressure profiles in deep-water areas.The findings suggest that the main pressure control parameter for CBHP drilling is the wellhead back pressure,while for CML dual gradient drilling,it is the mud level.Two examples are considered(wells S1 and B2).For S1,CML dual gradient drilling only needs to adjust the ECD curve once to drill down to the target layer without risk.By comparison,CBHP drilling requires multiple adjustments to reach the target well depth avoiding a kick risk.In well B2,the CBHP method can drill down to the desired zone or even deeper after a single adjustment of the ECD curve.In contrast,CML dual-gradient drilling requires multiple adjustments to reach the target well depth(otherwise there is a risk of lost circulation).Therefore,CML dual-gradient drilling should be considered as a better choice for well S1,while CBHP drilling is more suitable for well B2.

Deep Drilling Technology of China

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Drilling Fluid System & Technology in Sichuan Gas Field

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Rapid Development of Drilling Technology and Market of China

The directional and cluster drilling technology developed very fast in 1980s.4317 directional wells were completed by CNPC during the period of the"Seventh Five-Year Plan”which was 4.65 times.that of the"Sixth Five-Year Plan".The CNPC completed 1759 directional wells in 1991 and 1900 direetional wells in 1992.which was 20%of the total wells completed in the same years.

Study on Hardening and Reuse Technology of Drilling Waste

In order to meet the increasingly strict environmental requirements and achieve the comprehensive utilization of waste in drilling operation,three techniques were used to harden the drilling waste.The three techniques are cement hardening technology,fly ash hardening technology and quicklime-sodium silicate hardening technology.Orthogonal analysis was used to evaluate and optimize the experimental results from the three techniques.The results show that the hardening system of quicklime-sodium silicate is not satisfying,and the compressive strength of hardened body is only 1.32 MPa.The optimal mass ratio in cement hardening system is drilling waste∶water∶YHJ1∶YHJ2∶YHJ3∶cement = 10∶4∶3.2∶2.2∶0.5∶4.The optimal mass ratio in fly ash hardening system is drilling waste∶water∶YHJ1∶YHJ2∶YHJ3∶fly ash = 10∶4∶3.2∶1.8∶1.5∶2.The compressive strength reaches 3.19 and 2.95 MPa respectively.Based on this strength,the hardened body can be used as low-strength building bricks,subgrade or nutrition bowls in arid regions to achieve the reuse of drilling waste.

Progress in the Ultradeep Well Drilling Technology of SINOPEC

Ultra-deep formations in China contain rich hydrocarbon resources.In recent years,the number of ultradeep wells has been continuously increasing.However,efforts to facilitate tlte drilling and exploration of these ultra-deep reservoirs are facing many challenges,such as complicated formation pressures,complicated formation lithologic features,complicated formation fluids,difficulties in the accurate calculation of formation parameters,difficulties in borehole structure design optimization,instabilities in the performances of drilling fluid and key cementing materials/systems,high temperature-resistance and pressure-resistance requirements for downhole tools and instruments,complicated engineering problems,and slow drilling speeds.Under such circumstances,it is very difficult to ensure the performance of such drilling operations.In order to address these challenges,SINOPEC has developed relevant drilling technologies for ultra-deep wells in complicated geological conditions through intensive research on accurate descriptions of complex geologic characteristics,borehole structure design optimization,fast drilling techniques for deep and hard formations,temperature-resistant highdensity drilling fluid,anti-channeling cementing in high-pressure gas wells,borehole trajectory control in ultra-deep horizontal wells and other key technologies.These technologies can provide sound engineering and technical support for tlte exploration and development of hydrocarbon resources in ultra-deep formations in China.

Petroleum Patent Used Such Monitoring Technological Like Innovation Process of Drilling Fluids with Xanthan Gum ——World Panorama

This paper aims to discuss the importance of patenting and publishing as an instrument of incentive to technological innovation in the petroleum chemistry area. The present study has examined the publications and the patent applications published from 1974 to 2014. A technological monitoring methodology for patents in drilling fluid with xanthan gum has been compared using profiles of patent application in the world, with emphasis on Industrial Property Databases available on the internet (INPI-Br, Derwent, Espacenet, Patent Scope and USPTO) with intention to assess the main inventors, applications, applications’ countries, the IPC classification, years of application and category of claims as well as discuss the importance of patents as a means of encouraging technological innovation of xanthan gum. The United States and China stand out both in relation to the publication of papers as well as in the amount of patent filing in scientific publications with the theme drilling fluid with additive xanthan gum classified by the authors’ country of origin. It is observed that Brazil and the US lead the ranking with 15 publications (about 23.1% of the total). Among the 72 institutions obtained as a result, both Petrobras SA and Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, lead the world ranking, with 6 publications each;in relation to the areas of knowledge, it is observed that engineering stands out in the publication of papers and the areas of chemistry, engineering, energy fuels and polymer science are noticeable in numbers of patent applications. The analysis of patent filings in the periods proposed features a significant percentage associated with the classification C09K.

Evolution and application of in-seam drilling for gas drainage

The presence of seam gas in the form of methane or carbon dioxide presents a hazard to underground coal mining operations.In-seam drilling has been undertaken for the past three decades for gas drainage to reduce the risk of gas outburst and lower the concentrations of seam gas in the underground ventilation.The drilling practices have reflected the standards of the times and have evolved with the development of technology and equipment and the needs to provide a safe mining environment underground.Early practice was to adapt equipment from other felds,with rotary drilling being the only form of drilling available.This form of drainage allowed various levels of gas drainage coverage but with changing emphasis,research and development within the coal industry has created specifc equipment,technology and practices to accurately place in-seam boreholes to provide effcient and effective gas drainage.Research into gas content determination established a standard for the process and safe levels for mining operations to continue.Surveying technology improved from the wire-line,single-shot Eastman survey instruments which was time-dependent on borehole depth to electronic instruments located in the drill string which transmitted accurate survey data to the drilling crew without time delays.This allowed improved directional control and increased drilling rates.Directional drilling technology has now been established as the industry standard to provide effective gas drainage drilling.Exploration was identifed as an additional beneft with directional drilling as it has the ability to provide exploration data from long boreholes.The ability of the technology to provide safe and reliable means to investigate the need for inrush protection and water drainage ahead of mining has been established.Directional drilling technology has now been introduced to the Chinese coal industry for gas drainage through a practice of auditing,design,supply,training and ongoing support.Experienced drilling crews can offer site specifc gas drainage drilling services utilising the latest equipment and technology.

Scientific Drilling-to Construct the Telescopes that Inserting to the Earth Interior

Mankind live in the earth for countless years, but until now;people do not really understand the connotation of the Earth. We know that the earth composition including the lithosphere, the asthenosphere, mantle and core. Of course, the lithosphere supports all the life on Earth. For a long time, geoscientists trying to use all kind of methods such as geological, geophysical and geochemical methods to detect and study the earth, but the knowledge about earth are mostly indirect. Through the direct observation to the lithosphere, people can understand and recognize the plate movement of ocean and the mainland, crustal stress, earthquakes, volcanic processes, deep resources, the origins of life, global climate change and biodiversity. They are all the basis of a series of geosciences problems(Su and Yang, 2010). Geological specimens, especially the true samples from deep of the Earth, are the most directly study subjects for geologists. But the only way to access the true samples from deep of the earth is drilling. The most directly relevant evidence always originated from the deep of the earth, such as core, cuttings, fluid samples and other physical samples. Continental scientific drilling has been demonstrated which is an efficient technique for directly obtaining information from the Earth’s surface to the deep crust, and is acknowledged as ―to build a telescope inserting to the interior of the Earth‖, as well as ―a key for opening the door of the Earth‖. Over the last four decades, continental scientific drilling has achieved great success in enhancing our knowledge of the Earth, and in providing information on mineral resources, large engineering projects and global change. SinoProbe-05 is a new scientific drilling venture,which builds on the success of the Chinese Continental Scientific Drilling Project(CCSD), and is similar to the current major scientific drilling project on the Wenchuan earthquake fault. SinoProbe-05 will focus on 6 critical tectonic and mineral resource regions, including the Jinchuan Cu-Ni sulphide deposits in Gansu, the Luobusa chromite deposits in Tibet, the Tengchong volcano-thermal tectonic zone in Yunnan, the Yudu-Ganxian polymetallic deposits in South China, the Tongling polymetallic deposit and the Luzong volcanic basin and mineral deposit district in Anhui. As of the end of 2013, all of these pilot holes have been completed, all of them have achieved the desired scientific objectives. The construction of another ICDP project, Songke No.2 well, has come to an end. Current well depth is 5929 m. Drilling throughout the Cretaceous strata is just around the corner(The design well depth is 6400 m.). This will be the first complete Cretaceous stratigraphic profile in the world. The deep exploration project which will be stared soon will build a large number of different depths of scientific drilling holes. The deepest hole depth will reach to 13000 m. We believe that the construction of these scientific coring drilling holes will provide geologists with a lot of real core samples. These cores can meet the needs for different geoscience research areas. No doubt, the research results based on these cores will promote China’s geological science research to a new height, of course;will also contribute to the progress of the world’s earth science. This is also a good opportunity to promote China’s drilling technology. So, we know that no advanced drilling technology, no enough high quality samples from the deep of the Earth, the in-depth studies for geosciences will be restricted of course(Zhang et al., 2013).

New Technology Promoting Advance of China's Petroleum Industry

In the recent years,CNPC has examined and approved more than 600 items of gadgets for extensive application.The approved projects inc-lude both single item of advanced and applicable technology and a number of items of supporting technology which are broght together in one area to solve the regional problems and boost the production capacity.As the economic reform is making progress,,theI mandatory planned system will be gradually replaced by the new guiding planned managerial system.

Analysis on Pore-Forming Pouring Pile Construction Technology of House Building Project

Compared with the in-place pile, the pore-forming pouring pile is more simple and convenient, with a wider range of construction. In the actual construction process, it is able to pass through complex bottom layer and water layer underground without very high requirements in equipment. The actual bearing capacity of single pile is very strong, so that it can be better to adapt to the actual needs of different scales or the different geological conditions in building. And it has been promoted and used greatly in building construction work [1]. This paper introduces the concept of the pore-forming pouring pile technology, analyzes the pore-forming construction technology and the pile construction technology, then talks about prevention problems of the pore-forming pouring pile construction in House Building Project, at last draws a conclusion that the pore-forming pouring pile technology is the most basic construction technology and is the most effective and convenient way of construction.

New technology opens the door for deepwater development

The paper provided an updated status of technology for deepwater field development, demonstrated the importance of its application through actual project example, and discussed some future technical development trends. The focus was on the floating structures. By reviewing some of the engineering aspects of the project, the technology advancement, innovations and challenges in offshore engineering were discussed and demonstrated. The author’s view of technical challenges facing deepwater forwarding was discussed, which covered water depth limitations, new material application, installation methods, riser development and operational issues. An overview of technologies that will enable deepwater projects to be extended into new frontiers was presented.

隧道不良地质识别:方法、现状及智能化发展方向

随着隧道施工对于不良地质识别精度要求的不断提高以及人工智能技术的发展,融合多源信息的不良地质智能化识别已成为发展趋势。本文首先阐述了常见的6种隧道不良地质类型及其地质成因,回顾分析了隧道主要的不良地质识别方法及现状,详细介绍了笔者在不良地质智能化识别方面的探索性研究:基于机器学习利用图像识别技术对隧道围岩岩性与裂隙特征进行智能识别;融合图像和光谱特征进行不良地质识别;将地化分析融入到传统的超前钻探中,融合随钻参数和地化信息进行不良地质随钻识别,既可以发挥超前钻探在感知岩体质量和地层信息变化方面的优势,又可以发挥地化分析在岩性和不良地质异常识别方面的优势;基于地质与物探联合反演进行不良地质识别,旨在实现掌子面前方不良地质体“形”(位置、形态、规模)和“性”(性质和类型)的精确识别。最后,对隧道不良地质智能化识别的发展趋势进行了展望。

中东地区碳酸盐岩油藏钻井工程技术现状及发展趋势

中国石油自进入中东地区以来在该地区5个国家获得14个项目,已钻井3 200余口,其中作业者项目1 100余口。中东地区碳酸盐岩油藏通常从上到下分布4~7套储层,井深及温度压力变化范围大,主要采用立体井网多井型组合丛式平台钻井。巨厚碳酸盐岩地层岩性及压力系统复杂,地层软硬交错,漏失通道复杂,同层漏垮矛盾突出,钻井过程中普遍存在漏失、垮塌阻卡频发等问题。为此,系统总结了十多年来中国石油及西方石油技术服务公司在该地区的钻井工程技术进展与实践成果,着重介绍了中东碳酸盐岩防漏堵漏技术、典型薄弱地层防塌技术及定向井钻井技术,分析了中国石油在该地区与西方公司在钻井工程技术方面存在的差距,并结合中东地区油田目前钻井存在的问题及未来开发面临的新形势与新要求,指出中东地区未来钻井工程将面临深部油藏、低渗透及超低渗透油藏、大平台钻井、分层规模注采和老井利用等方向的发展需求,为该地区未来钻井工程技术发展提供了参考。

冲击破岩钻井提速技术研究现状与发展建议

提高钻井速度不仅是提高我国油气效益开发及深地勘探等方面的重要技术手段,同时对保障国家能源安全意义重大。冲击破岩钻井技术在国内外油田现场应用并获得了良好的提速效果,持续开展此类技术攻关有望攻克当下我国深地高温高压硬岩地层进尺低、提速难的技术痛点。介绍和分析了轴向冲击、扭力冲击和轴-扭耦合冲击辅助钻头破岩钻进技术方面的实践及发展动态。结合冲击破岩钻井技术现状,阐明了冲击辅助钻头破岩力学原理是冲击破岩钻井提速技术的关键问题,综述了国内外研究学者在冲击辅助钻头破岩物理实验、理论模型和数值模拟等研究方法上取得的科学进展。针对冲击破岩钻井提速技术的发展提出了相关建议,即加强在材料结构优化设计、智能化控制、多元技术融合和井场应用优化等方面的研究力度,为我国能源高效开发做出贡献。