Building on the success of the 2009 conference, the 2010 IADC Advanced Rig Technology Conference & Exhibition will be held 18 August in Houston. Last year’s conference, a first for IADC, explored such topics as controls, reliability and automation. Join us as we take a closer look at these vital components of our industry and be a part of the next phase of improved rig mechanization.

 

Conference Program

Wednesday, 18 August

7:15 am  Speaker Briefing Texas Ballroom (Speakers and moderators only)

7:30 am  Conference Registration Texas Ballroom Foyer 
Coffee Service & Exhibition  Texas Ballroom 5-6

8:15 am Welcome & Introduction

• Terry L. Loftis, Vice Chairman – Drilling Control Systems, IADC ART Committee;
  Engineering Manager - DP, Instrumentation & Controls, Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc.

8:30 am Implementing Technology: Challenges & Opportunities in Developing and Selling the “Better Mousetrap”
Moderator: Frank Springett, VP Engineering, National Oilwell Varco
To facilitate oilfield technology commercialization by engaging technology leaders to identify knowledge gaps and potential solutions. The old saying notwithstanding, the world doesn’t always beat a path to the door of he who invents a better mousetrap – especially in the oilfield. Developing new technology is one thing, but building wide enthusiasm for new visions is something entirely different. Learn from those with proven track records the most productive avenues to developing and implementing improved technologies through multiple avenues. Speakers will share lessons learned in funding development, dealing with corporate culture clash, selling prototypes, compensation for risk and other topics.

• Shell Ventures Story: Paul Francis, Business Development Manager, At Balance Americas

• Selling A Prototype: George Boyadjieff, Chairman, Varco International Inc. (Retired)

• University Research: Dr. Evren Ozbayoglu, Associate Professor, University of Tulsa

• In-House Project Development: Randy Hansen, Drilling Automation Program Manager, Schlumberger

• Contractor Experience: Ron Morrison, Senior Vice President, Engineering & Technical Services, Nabors Drilling USA LP

10:30 am Coffee Break & Exhibit Viewing

11 am Controls I
Moderator: Terry Loftis, Engineering Manager, Transocean

Wireless Controls and Automation for Drilling Equipment: Justin Rowden, Lead Electrical Engineer, Seawell do Brazil
The market pain and problem, discussion of the wireless technology and testing results and a business case will be developed based upon the technology and its benefits during this presentation.

Modular Machine Control: Wayne Cantrell, Principal System Engineer, Siemens Industry, Inc.
Implementing a common communication protocol and data format allows drilling rig tools from different suppliers to communicate with each other in order to create a coordinated drilling control solution. The presentation also describes the benefits of industry standards and provides recommendations for implementing the Modular Machine Concept.

Noon Luncheon & Exhibit Viewing  Sponsored by Marine Cybernetics

1:15 pm Controls II
Moderator: Dustin Torkay, Project Engineer, Seawell Americas Inc.

Applications of HIL Simulation in Advanced Rig Technology: Tom Shibel, Sr. Manager, Software Simulation, Integration and Test, National Oilwell Varco
Hardware in Loop (HIL) Simulation is a mature technique used to improve the development of complex systems by reducing the cost and time required to do more exhaustive software testing and refinement. This presentation will describe how HIL simulation methods improve equipment performance, reduce commissioning time, enhance diagnostic and support tools, and makes training more authentic. It explores the economics and presents concrete examples of HIL simulation and how it is impacting new drilling rigs, including deployment from a software perspective, thorough the "eyes" of HIL simulation and 3D graphics.

Successful Implementation of Managed Pressure Drilling Offshore in the Alaskan Arctic: Randy Lovorn, Product Champion, Halliburton
The implementation of Automated Managed Pressure drilling into the harsh environment of the Arctic Circle and the difficulties in achieving a successful project with weather and isolation as driving factors. Narrow time margins due to barge season closing and winterization to equipment were key components to what was a successful and still ongoing Managed Pressure drilling project at Oooguruk Island with Pioneer Natural Resources.

2:15 pm Coffee Break & Exhibit Viewing

2:45 pm Pro vs. Con: Perspectives on Competing Rig Equipment
Moderator: Robert Urbanowski, Manager, US Operations Engineering, Precision Drilling Oilfield Services Corp.
There are multiple means to skin a feline, it’s said, and this surely rings true in drilling. This session will compare competing approaches in drilling, and rationales for their adoption. The panel will focus on efficiencies and advances of such competing approaches such as hydraulic vs. electrical; cylinder vs. drawworks; heave compensators vs. compensated drawworks; highly automated vs. manual; and other competing approaches.

• DrillSlim System: Gavin Humphreys, New Business & Technology, Stena Drilling

• Super Singles vs. Triples Rigs: Steve Kastelic, Project Engineer, Precision Drilling

• Hydraulic vs Electrical Rig Designs: Pros and Cons: Hege Kverneland, Corporate VP and Chief Technology Officer, National Oilwell Varco

• Platform Drilling Systems - An alternative Modular Approach: Kevin Cowieson, Business Manager - Modular Rigs, Seawell Limited (UK)

• Stick-Slip Mitigation: Report of the ART Future Technology Subcommittee: Dustin Torkay, Project Engineer, Seawell Americas Inc.; Vice Chairman, IADC ART Future Technology Subcommittee.  ART's FT Subcommittee convened a workshop on 15 July to study the issue of stick slip and effective means to overcome this drilling problem.  This presentation will sum up the day's program and results.

4:45 pm Conference Adjourns