New Intelligent Drill Bit from Halliburton

Halliburton Company has recently released a new intelligent drill bit, the Cerebro in-bit sensor package. The revolutionary product contains brand new technology that allows for performance data to be obtained directly underneath the drill bit, using that data to analyse and improve performance. The Cerebro increases the efficiency of the drilling, reduces uncertainty, and optimises cutter engagement.

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CORPORATE PROFILE OF HALLIBURTON

Optimising Performance with Cerebro

Cerebro identifies in real time areas where performance is not optimal - whether due to operating parameters or inconsistent design - throughout the entire run. The drill bit constantly captures motion data and downhole vibration, helping operators to accurately and quickly identify where damage to the bit occurred. Several common drill bit factors are identified by the system, including torsional resistance, whirl, axial and lateral vibration, and stick-slip, which can have a negative impact on the speed and reliability of the drilling. Advances have been made by Cerebro in terms of communication between the operator and the drill bit, as data is collected as close as possible to the cutting structure. With a more in-depth understanding of exactly what is occurring downhole, manufacturers can help optimise performance for operators through improved performance and design of the drill bits.

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High-Speed Measurements

One of the key advantages of the Cerebro intelligent drill bit is that measurements can be taken accurately even at very high speeds and recorded throughout the entirety of the run. The sensor takes samples of measurement data and delivers the processed information from that data in the form of a standardised report through the software programme, bringing operators real-time information about areas where vibration has been significant or where the bit rotation has been inefficient. This provides operators with the information they require to ensure that performance is optimised at every stage of the procedure.

InSite Platform

The proprietary software interface for Cerebro is delivered to the client on the InSite platform, which has algorithms built in and can reveal any occurring issues while the bit run is happening. This allows for adjustments to be made to enhance the drill bit performance. The storage capacity of InSite is large, with over 150 hours of recording time, supporting technical analysis on a remote basis from anywhere at any time. Data capture occurs continuously and at a high, 1,000Hz frequency, to support performance optimisation. The InSite platform can also produce more detailed and in-depth measurement reports and more data analysis to assist operators.

Cross-Environmental Use

Cerebro is designed to be used across multiple environments without losing quality of information. While primarily used in hard rock formations, steerable applications or deep unconventional wells with Fixed Cutter drill bits, the design is flexible enough to be able to adapt to other tools and bits with connections of the same dimensions. This flexibility means superior Cerebro data capture and analysis can be utilised in virtually all forms of drilling environment. [4]

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