Latest DrillASSURE software featured again at IADC in San Diego

Pulse is set to unveil the latest releases for its DrillASSURE package at IADC conference in San Diego March 6-8 2012.

An interactive exhibit at stand 727 will offer the first chance to try out three new software modules developed to compliment the company’s tried and trusted drilling riser monitoring hardware.

The interfaces are designed to help operators and contractors optimize the usage of their drill joint inventory, identify optimum operating windows and conduct safe campaigns by constantly analyzing conditions in real time.

Developed in conjunction with 2H Offshore and based on experience gained over 13 years in more than 350 drilling campaigns worldwide, the new modules are:

DrillJOINT: A complete inventory detailing the location, availability, technical specification, previous usage and maintenance history of the owner’s drill joints. Using this software, an operator or contractor can source riser joints and assemble a robust drilling stack on screen prior to drilling, saving time and ensuring optimum safety and efficiency throughout the campaign.

DrillWINDOW offers pre-drilling analysis of static and dynamic operating windows and hang-off envelopes. The user inputs known environmental data, such as wave height, current velocity and mud density, then the software evaluates these against approved safety margins to calculate the fatigue life of the drill stack.

DrillADVISE calculates parameters such as vessel position, flex joint angles and environmental conditions, then presents easily interpretable data in real time to guide the user on proceeding safely and efficiently. Feedback is presented in a simple traffic-light format – green shows all parameters are within thresholds, amber indicates caution or corrective action are required, while red is an instruction to disconnect immediately.

Jeff Diestler, Business Development Manager, said: “Our extensive track record in conducting successful drilling riser monitoring campaigns has earned us a strong understanding of the associated demand for useful data. "Pulse’s priority is to help operators and contractors save time and money by streamlining their drilling campaigns, while adhering to the most rigorous safety standards. “DrillASSURE achieves this by providing data that can be easily interpreted and acted upon quickly. Recent users include two drilling contractors in Brazil and we expect to see considerable interest in the coming months.”

Jeff and the Pulse team will be stationed at Stand 727 throughout the IADC Conference, San Diego, 6-8 March 2012, where anyone is welcome to test the systems for themselves.