Data Gathering System for Drilling Optimization Work

A digital computer-controlled drilling data processing system has been developed which has the capability of monitoring drilling operations and storing information on magnetic tape. This data processing system is combined with a management information system which provides timely management-oriented reports on a spud-to-spud basis providing cost and time accounting for the entire operation while drilling and while off bottom. Capability includes casualty prevention routines which monitor drilling parameters and provide alarms for prevention of blowouts, twist-offs, and stuck pipe.