APPLICATIONS

Evaluating mud weight, thermal

expansion effects, pressure build
up, dual-gradient systems, and more

Creating equivalent static density
and circulating density profile
BENEFITS

Optimize procedures to drill efficiently,
while maintaining pressure control
for all operations

Drill virtually first to prepare
for safe and efficient operations

Obtain operational decision
support through what if analyses
FEATURES

Intuitive interface
for enhanced productivity

Integrated with complete
Drillbench* well control workflow

Multiple simulations can be run
simultaneously, supporting
sensitivity assessment

Batch mode supports repeating
the operational simulation sequence

Planning, training, operation,
and post-analysis of operations
Controlling downhole pressures for all operations performed during a drilling project is key
to avoiding well control incidents. The operating mode significantly impacts pressure and
temperature variations. In challenging wellsdeepwater, high pressure, high temperature,
and extended reach wellsdrilling becomes even more challenging due to narrow windows
between pore and fracture pressure.
Drillbench* Dynamic Hydraulics software is specifically designed for use in wells with narrow
operating margins. At its core is an accurate dynamic hydraulics model, which combines
transient effects with a detailed specification of fluid properties and geometry. The software
also supports new drilling methods, such as dual-gradient and managed-pressure drilling.
Reach wells more efficiently
Poor knowledge of downhole conditions and a lack of understanding of operational effects
on pressure conditions can lead to lost time and even the loss of a well. Rigorous planning
allows you to maintain pressure control and efficiently reach well objectives.
Temperature is one of the main causes of pressure variation in the well. Many factors affect
wellbore temperature, meaning an accurate modeling tool is essential. The Drillbench Dynamic
Hydraulics transient 2D model includes all significant temperature effects.
The software is used in all phases of the drilling project, from operational decision
support, to detailed planning, training, and understanding of the drilling operation
processes. It also supports analysis to learn from previous projects.
Drillbench Dynamic Hydraulics uses advanced applied science, but is also very easy
to use. Sensitivities are easy to run and the interface allows the user to carry out and
analyze a wide variety of scenarios.
E-mail sisinfo@slb.com or contact your local Schlumberger representative to learn more.
Evaluate variation in equivalent circulating density for a deepwater
well. The drilling engineer can simulate all planned operations and
verify whether good pressure control is obtainable using a conventional
or dual-gradient approach.
Drillbench Dynamic Hydraulics
Avoid well control problems by controlling wellbore pressures
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