Rig Automation
James Zhou
WhatsApp +971 58 528 1389
Yishe Wang
Rig automation is the use of sensors, control software and mechanized equipment to perform drilling operations automatically, within defined operating and safety limits. Its purpose is to reduce people’s exposure to hazardous work, improve operating consistency and lower the cost of constructing a well.
Pipe Handling Equipment
Automated catwalk
Transfers tubulars from pipe storage to rig floor
Pipe skate / conveyor
Moves tubulars along a defined path
Pipe elevator
Lifts and transfers tubulars
Pipe arm / manipulator
Positions tubulars
Iron roughneck
Makes and breaks tubular connections
Fingerboard
Stores and racks tubulars in the derrick
Setback system
Supports and organizes tubulars
Control system
Pipe handling
Move, position and rack tubulars using catwalks and handling machines Less manual handling.
Connections and tripping
Coordinate slips, iron roughneck, top drive and Drawworks, repeatable operating sequences.
Tubular running
Coordinate casing handling, rotation, make-up and connection, monitoring connection quality and reduced exposures.
