Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Simulating nonelectrical device or system – Fluid
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Paladini, Albert W. (Department: 2125)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Simulating nonelectrical device or system
Fluid
C175S060000, C702S006000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07027968
ABSTRACT:
A method of simulating subsea mudlift drilling well control operations using a computer system. The method includes simulating a drilling circulation system. The simulation includes simulating drilling the wellbore at a selected rate of penetration, and the simulating drilling a wellbore includes simulating drilling selected earth formations. A kick is simulated at a selected depth in the wellbore, and the kick is simulated as a two-phase mixture including drilling fluid and a formation fluid. Controlling the kick is then simulated, and wellbore parameters are displayed via a graphical user interface connected to the computer system. The simulating drilling the wellbore is then repeated after the kick has been controlled.
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Choe Jonggeun
Juvkam-Wold Hans C.
ConocoPhillips Company
Osha & Liang LLP
Paladini Albert W.
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