Entries by Yngve Bastesen

MudSim milestone: Hole cleaning simulation now integrated in the holistic drilling fluid tool

MudSim has reached an important development milestone. The hole cleaning simulation is now completed and integrated into the MudSim platform as part of our holistic drilling fluid simulation tool. Hole cleaning remains one of the major operational challenges in modern drilling operations, especially in long horizontal wells. When drill cuttings are not effectively transported out […]

Hole cleaning

Is hole cleaning one of the most critical problem for the drilling industry ? How can we avoid this risc with MudSim? ; As wells transition from vertical to horizontal, hole cleaning becomes increasingly complex. Cuttings can settle, reducing efficiency and increasing risks like stuck pipe and excessive torque. MudSim addresses this by simulating drilling […]

MAINTAINING RATE OF PENETRATION WITH WATER-BASED DRILLING FLUIDS

Here we highlight the importance of drilling fluid selection when using WBM and maximizing the rate of penetration (ROP) that we know can be challenging, especially in formations prone to swelling or bit balling. However, with the right strategies, it is possible to maintain efficient drilling rates. In a recent project drilling a 12,25 inch […]

Research application approved

Approval of IPN project from the Research Council of Norway We are thrilled to announce that MudSim has embarked on a transformative 2.5-year R&D project, generously supported by the Norwegian Research Council. This endeavor is driven by our unwavering commitment to push the boundaries of digitization and harness the cutting-edge advancements emerging from the forefront […]