TrainingPayzone Drilling Simulators are computer programs that simulate the drilling of oil, gas or geothermal wells. They generate data on drilling performance versus time in response to input supplied by the driller.
Purpose
Our simulators are used in three ways.
Training
Well Planning
Real Time Monitoring
A typical depth-time plot.
Accuracy
Accuracy is often only achieved by increasing complexity.
The better the model, the more parameters that have to be specified.
This complexity can be confusing for a beginner, but a
simulator that is easy for a
student to understand may not be precise enough for
a skilled driller.
We therefore offer two simulators, Payzone C and Payzone J.
Payzone C is exceptionally easy to install and run. Its operator interface is highly intuitive, and most trainee drillers can operate it from first contact without any formal instruction. To emphasize the important features of a drilling operation, many choices are preselected so the driller doesn't have to waste time specifying minor details when "typical" default values are adequate. Many situations that require the driller to react can be acknowledged and corrected by a simple button click, so that although the driller is made aware of the event, no time is lost and the main flow of activity is maintained.
Payzone J, on the other hand, executes a much more accurate simulation, with many more options. The drilling model is more complete, and many less common drilling situations can be investigated. It allows directional drilling. Real lithologies can be imported and drilled in simulation. Its diagnostic features allow the simulator to be used to plan real wells and to optimize operations in Real Time
Last update 23 March 2001