Automation enhances casing running operations

摘要

A tool initially developed to enable drilling with casing proves to be an effective method for automating casing running operations. Repetitive action in the casing running process is the most dangerous stage for personnel when drilling and completing a well. While the crew-less rig has yet to appear, various systems have been developed and commercialized that reduce the number of rig and third party crew necessary to perform casing running operations. In some cases, automation has actually resulted in eliminating personnel from some areas of the rig such as the stabbing board and rig floor. This is especially true when using Tesco Corp.'s proprietary casing drive system (CDS) to run casing.