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iMPD Managed Pressure Drilling

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A System and an Implementation Approach

KAGES brings system design, equipment, monitoring and implementation interfaces together. The approach includes a single client interface, turnkey packages, installation, commissioning, start-up, operating procedures and training.

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75-foot riser gas-handling assembly.

How the Equipment Fits Together

The system-layout diagram places the components in their vessel context. The equipment presentation covers the joint, rotating control device, annular, flow spool and manifold arrangements.

Configuration, vessel fit and operating limits are defined for the intended application. The MPD equipment is not intended for well-control operations.

Monitoring and Controls

Metering and controls bring together flow, density, valve status, pressure and temperature information. The diagrams and equipment views show how these functions connect within the system arrangement.

Implementation and Training

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    Intelligent Manage Pressure Drilling (iMPD)
    Intelligent Managed Pressure
    Drilling with Advanced Kick
    Detection and MPD Gas Handling
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    THREE KEY ELEMENTS
    Safer
    Quicker
    Cheaper
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    iMPD PROJECT MANAGEMENT
    iMPD Project Management Offers
    ❖Most cost effective and most reliable system that
    adheres to all the new ABS CDS MPD criteria.
    ❖Single point client interface
    ❖System design with minimal R&D interface required
    ❖Unrivaled system knowledge
    ❖Turnkey packages including installation,
    commissioning and startup
    ❖Operating procedures
    ❖Operating and onsite training
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    SYSTEM DESIGN THEORY
    Managed Pressure Drilling Description
    MPD is an adaptive drilling process used to precisely control the annular
    pressure profile throughout the wellbore. It controls back pressure thus
    mitigating risks in narrow drilling windows. Any influx of formation fluids
    can be safely contained and routed through the enclosed system.
    MPD/AKD allows for faster corrective action dealing with observed
    pressure variations; hence facilitating otherwise un-drillable prospects.
    The Coriolis meters measure the mass flow rate in and out directly during
    the drilling process to provide advanced kick detection. Thus eliminating
    the need to compensate for changing temperature, viscosity, and
    pressure conditions.
    MPD Joint is used to remove gas-cut drilling mud from the riser string
    that has circulated or migrated from down-hole to a point above the
    Subsea BOP Stack. It also provides a means to circulate the riser under
    pressure in a controlled manner via pumping down the mud boost line
    and returning up through the MPD Joint to the rig’s chokes
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    SYSTEM LAYOUT
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    . iMPD GROUP SYSTEM ADVANTAGES
    Class Society Design Advantages
    Due to new regulations currently under review by both DNV and ABS the
    iMPD System is the only system world wide that complies with all the new
    standards once issued.
    Managed Pressure Drilling
    ❖
    The iMPD system is the only system that has the capacity of 1800 GPM
    flow rate, other systems have a reduced flow rate as low as 600 GPM.
    ❖
    The iMPD System has both block and bleed and dual redundancy unlike
    other systems.
    ❖
    The entire system is the only system to comply fully with API 6A
    Standards
    ❖
    The entire system is modular and can be installed quickly in a limited
    space none invasive to operations.
    ❖
    The iMPD System has been designed to be a safe system with PRV’s
    vented to a Buffer Tank prior to overboard. Other systems designed go
    back into the MGS
    ❖
    All valve operations can be operated by the MPD Drillers Panel showing
    flow paths and valve position
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    Design Advantages
    Advanced Kick Detection
    ❖The control system using flow-in verses flow-out via the AKD is
    the only system that can detect a kick at 0.1 Barrel and as little as
    1.5 gallons.
    ❖System also detects ware and inefficiencies on Mud Pump liners
    iMPD Joint (Gas Handling)
    ❖The iRCD device in-house design requires 20 minute change out
    and can be repaired on the Rig unlike any other systems in the
    market. With 70% less parts than the competitors.
    ❖The iMPD Joint fits through 59-1/2 Rotary Table and does not
    need any additional work of adding valves with a suspended load.
    ❖The iMPD system is one of the first to use API 7K Hoses with No33
    Gas Carcass and approved by ABS
    ❖The MPD Joint valves are steel on steel to ensure better
    performance in operations unlike any current system.
    ❖Less friction losses due to large hoses and 6” Chokes
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    . iMPD SYSTEM ADVANTAGES
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    ❖
    Keep operations safe at all times
    ❖
    Operator to gain a potentially-enabling technology advantage on
    competition
    ❖
    Enable operator to use The Intelligent MPD system diagnostics, world
    first!
    ❖
    Complies with all regulatory bodies
    ❖
    Long term costs of ownership with minimal out of service time.
    ❖
    Employ AKD, MPD, and MPD Joint if necessary, applicable, or allowable to
    facilitate attainment of well bore objectives
    ❖
    Reduce operator’s downhole risks associated with narrow drilling
    windows between pore pressure and fracture gradients, Customers
    envisage future wells may only have a difference of only 0.3 ppg drilling
    window so MPD is critical to successfully drilling these proposed wells
    OPERATING PHILOSOPHY
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    Conventional Drilling w/ Advanced Kick Detection
    ❖RCD is open with no packer installed
    ❖Returns taken through the flow line return directly
    to shale shakers
    ❖AKD uses the Coriolis meters on the HP mud pump
    supply and return flow line
    SYSTEM APPLICATION
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    Managed Pressure Drilling w/ Advanced Kick Detection
    ❖RCD packer is installed and latched
    ❖Returns taken through the MPD buffer manifold

    🡪
    MPD choke manifold
    MPD metering manifold

    🡪
    🡪
    shale shakers
    ❖AKD uses the Coriolis meters on the HP mud pump
    supply and the MPD metering manifold
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    SYSTEM APPLICATION
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    MPD Gas Handling (Conventional Drilling and MPD)
    ❖
    MPD Annular is closed
    ❖
    Returns taken through the MPD Buffer Manifold
    rig’s Choke Manifold, Mud Gas Separator (MGS)
    Shale Shakers
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    SYSTEM APPLICATION
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    Well Control
    ❖
    The MPD equipment is not intended for well control
    operations
    ❖
    In the event an influx is detected, the well is shut-in
    with the subsea BOP at the well head
    ❖
    Well kill operations will be performed as per Operators
    Well Control Standard
    ❖
    Any gas in the riser is diverted using traditional means
    or routed through the MPD Joint
    ❖
    BSEE position is that an influx and a kick are identical
    and must be circulated out through the BOP.
    ❖
    The above notwithstanding, the microflux control
    manifold has the capability of killing small kicks,
    performing dynamic leak off tests, performing dynamic
    pore pressure measurements, and drilling while
    underbalanced without taking an influx.
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    SYSTEM APPLICATION
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    INTELLIGENT SYSTEM
    Intelligent System
    ❖The iMPD system is the first system in the Oil and
    Gas industry to use a diagnostic technology that
    allows the operator to run a system without
    specialist assistance onboard.
    ❖The system allows easy to identify trouble
    shooting and reduces downtime incidents.
    ❖The system can be tailor made for any specialist
    system onboard a Rig/Vessel
    ❖24 Hour cover without the specialist costs.
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    iMPD JOINT
    iMPD Joint
    ❖
    Newly Designed to be less than 25’
    Length. Therefore lighter and less
    parts, with reduced maintenance.
    ❖
    Controlled via the CVM Umbilical at
    the Drillers Cabin.
    ❖
    The
    RCD
    can
    hold
    rotational
    pressure
    2000
    psi
    and
    static
    pressure of 2000
    ❖
    Simple
    and
    easy
    to
    remove
    goosenecks
    ❖
    58” Total Diameter
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    iMPD JOINT
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    RCD
    ❖
    Manufactured by XXX
    ❖
    Located below the TJ and above the MPD Annular
    ❖
    Deployable through a 59-1/2” Rotary Table
    ❖
    MAWP: 2000-psig
    ❖
    Dynamic Rating: 2000-psig
    ❖
    3.5M lbs riser connector (flanged)
    ❖
    Side outlet per API 17D (Type 17SS BX-152)
    ❖
    Steel on Steel Double isolation valves
    ❖
    NACE MR-0175 compliant
    ❖
    Main Packer Assembly can be replaced on the Rig
    ❖
    i RCD Body has 19” drift capability
    ❖
    OD RCD 9-1/4”
    ❖
    No internal wear sleeve, or internal latch mechanism
    ❖
    Bearing Assembly strip down and repair 6 hours on the
    Rig, not sent onshore for repair.
    ❖
    20 minutes to deploy Seal & Bearing assembly
    ❖
    Rig crew can be trained within days and no third party
    required.
    ❖
    Up to 70% less internal parts compared to other brands.
    ❖
    Ultra Compact Design.
    ❖
    Ultra Light more than any other design on the market.
    Major Components
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    iMPD MAJOR COMPONENTS
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    iMPD Annular
    ❖
    Specially designed 58” Flange for iMPD control
    cables to pass safely.
    ❖
    Hard piped to reduce failure
    ❖
    Special compact design incorporates the RCD
    body and above the i Flow Spool
    ❖
    Deployable through a 59-1/2” Rotary Table
    ❖
    MAWP: 2000-psig
    ❖
    3.5M lbs riser connector (flanged)
    ❖
    Integrated auxiliary lines (C/K, Booster, Hyd.)
    ❖
    NACE MR-0175 compliant
    ❖
    Design Codes: API 16A, 16R, 16F, and 16C
    The MPD Annular is essentially an annular BOP that is
    used to handle gas in the riser and to isolate the well
    bore while changing the RCD element. Its unique
    compressed design aids the reduction in weight and
    aids handling offshore.
    Major Components
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    iMPD MAJOR COMPONENTS
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    Flow Spool
    ❖
    Located below the MPD Annular
    ❖
    Deployable through a 59-1/2” Rotary Table
    ❖
    Only the Gooseneck stabs are installed in moonpool
    after passing assembly through RT
    ❖
    Entire diameter including valves is only 58”
    ❖
    MAWP: 2000-psig (limited by goosenecks)
    ❖
    3.5M lbs riser connector (flanged)
    ❖
    Integrated auxiliary lines (C/K, Booster, Hyd.)
    ❖
    Two gooseneck assemblies
    End connections per 17D (17SS BX 169)
    Double isolation valves
    ❖
    NACE MR-0175 compliant
    ❖
    Design Codes: API 17D, 16R and 16C
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    iMPD MAJOR COMPONENTS
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    iMPD Buffer Manifold 1 of 3
    ❖
    Located in Moonpool area
    ❖
    MAWP: 2000 psig, system designed to 5000 psig
    ❖
    Compact, part 1 of 3 part system
    ❖
    Dual PRV protection on Flow Spool lines
    ❖
    Design Codes: API 6A, PSL 3
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    iMPD MAJOR COMPONENTS
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    iMPD MAJOR COMPONENTS
    iMPD Choke Manifold 2 of 3
    ❖
    Located in Moonpool area
    ❖
    MAWP: 2000 psig
    ❖
    Compact, part 2 of 3 part system
    ❖
    Dual Redundancy
    ❖
    2 x 6” Chokes, 2 x 3” Chokes
    ❖
    Better Maintenance during operations
    ❖
    Reduced Friction losses 7-1/16” ID System
    ❖
    Design Codes: API 6A, PSL 3
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    iMPD MAJOR COMPONENTS
    iMPD Metering Manifold 3 of 3
    ❖
    Located in Moonpool area
    ❖
    MAWP: 2000 psig
    ❖
    Compact, part 3 of 3 part system
    ❖
    Dual Redundancy
    ❖
    2 x Coriolis Meters
    ❖
    Better Maintenance during operations
    ❖
    Reduced Friction losses 7-1/16” ID System
    ❖
    Design Codes: API 6A, PSL 3
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    iMPD Manifold
    ❖
    Located in Moonpool area
    ❖
    MAWP: 2000 psig
    ❖
    Compact, 3 part modular system
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    Coriolis Meters (Suction
    Line – 6”)
    ❖
    316L Stainless Steel
    ❖
    Max flow rate: 1820 GPM
    ❖
    MOP: 1500 psig
    ❖
    Process temp. range: -40F to 400F
    ❖
    ATEX certified
    Coriolis Meters (Return Line
    – 12”)
    ❖
    316L Stainless Steel
    ❖
    Max flow rate: 8990 GPM
    ❖
    MOP: 1480 psig
    ❖
    Process temp. range: -40F to 400F
    ❖
    ATEX certified
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    iMPD MAJOR COMPONENTS
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    Coriolis Meter Piping Details – Outlet x 5
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    Inlet Coriolis Meter AKD – Return Flow Line
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    Umbilical
    ❖Length: 400 feet
    ❖15 + 1, ¼” control lines
    Pressure rating: 3000 psig
    ❖2 + 1, 1” control lines
    Pressure rating: 1500 psig
    ❖I-Wires: 4 twisted shielded jacketed pairs for
    subsea P/T sensors
    Reel
    ❖Power level wind drive
    ❖Air driven with brake
    ❖Compact design inclusive of CVM
    ❖Small Foot Print and light weight
    ❖Cost effective
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    iMPD Joint Control Valve Manifold
    ❖
    Controls all valves and hydraulic elements on the
    MPD Joint such as the MPD Annular and All Valves
    ❖
    All located within the Umbilical Reel frame
    ❖
    PLC controlled with HMI located in driller’s cabin
    ❖
    Manual interface via a local control panel (4-way
    valves)
    ❖
    Stainless steel construction and components
    ❖
    IEC/ATEX Zone 2 rated
    ❖
    1” 5000 psi hydraulic supply from Secondary BOP
    HPU system
    ❖
    Utilizes pneumatically piloted control valves that are
    actuated via solenoids
    ❖
    Fluid return to tote tank for collection
    ❖
    Independent UPS rated for 30 minutes minimum.
    ❖
    Most compact and lightweight system on the market
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    UMBILICAL REEL & CVM
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    Control Logic/Software
    ❖Customised software provides monitoring and control of the MPD Manifold, riser
    components valves.
    ❖Provides diagnostic information
    ❖Combines a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and PLC control logic

    GUI mimics physical layout of equipment
    ❖Data List:

    Detect early liner failure of Mud Pumps.

    Flow rate – suction flow meters.

    Density – suction flow meters.

    Flow rate – return flow meter.

    Density – return flow meter.

    Diagnostic information – all flow meters.

    Valve status – Entire MPD Manifolds.

    MPD Annular status (open/closed).

    Subsea valve status (open/close).

    Pressure/Temperature.
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    SYSTEM DESIGN – ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
    ❖Pressurised Junk Catcher system, returns
    from the well, pass through strainers prior to
    entering in MPD Manifold
    ❖Retro fitted sensors to existing Rig Choke
    Manifold to enable the driller determine
    exact flow path.
    ❖Well Magnets to aid Drill Crew to aid
    understanding well data received.
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    Pressure Drop Comparison
    ❖iMPD system is one of only two systems Worldwide that use 2 x 6”
    Chokes with 6” Hoses on the MPD System
    . PRESSURE DROP COMPARISON
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    iMPD vs. Leading MPD System
    iMPD COMPARISON
    Item
    iMPD System
    Leading MPD System
    MPD System
    Can Supply All
    Metering & Choke Manifold
    AKD
    Most accurate system
    No Flow-In Meter
    MPD Joint
    Complete Assembly
    Additional work required
    Labour
    Rig/Intelligent System
    Approximately 12 men
    Equipment Repair
    Onboard
    Sent to shore facility
    Pressure Drop
    Minimal
    Extremely Significant ˄250
    psi
    Delivery Times
    6 Months after PO
    12 Months after PO
    In-House Engineering
    Completed
    3-4 Months
    Date Rate Increase
    Yes- If complete system
    MPD Provider Profit Only
    API Compliant
    Yes- API 6A
    No
    ABS/BSEE Compliant
    Yes
    No
    Intelligent System
    Yes
    No
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    OPPORTUNITIES
    ❖Wells are becoming harder to drill offshore
    ❖Operators understand where opportunities lay
    but unable to extract without new technology
    ❖Operators looking to minimize costs during
    new
    and
    previously
    un-drillable
    field
    development
    ❖Operators looking for far safer methods post-
    Macondo
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    VISION
    ❖Understanding of Operator’s needs and
    requirements.
    ❖Quality
    and
    reliability
    with
    reduced
    downtime incidents.
    ❖Uncomplicated set-up.
    ❖Present technological advantages of iMPD
    shows 2-3 year lead over current market
    MPD leaders.
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    Conclusion
    ❖iMPD will supply

    Worlds first Intelligent MPD System

    Turn Key Package

    Point Contact for Client accountability

    Deliver the most advanced MPD System in the market

    On-Site Training for Client Equipment

    Advanced early detection of MPD component failure

    Easy to use and understand

    Simple and efficient installation.

    70% reduced parts within the RCD compared to competitors

    Provide all necessary operating procedure.
    CONCLUSION
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    Recommendations
    ❖iMPD has surpassed any previous designs currently
    available, current MPD specialists have stated the
    iMPD System is 2-3 years ahead of any current
    system available and operators should capitalise
    technological advantages held by iMPD
    RECOMMENDATIONS
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