AGH Drilling, Oil, Gas
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ISSN 2299-4157
e-ISSN: 2300-7052
Issue Date
2014
Volume
Vol. 31
Number
No. 2
Description
Journal Volume
AGH Drilling, Oil, Gas
Vol. 31 (2014)
Projects
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Articles
Environmental friendly drilling fluid management offshore Norway
(2014) Bilstad, Torleiv; Jensen, B.; Toft, Martin
Types and amount of fluids utilized when drilling a well determine to which extent the drilled cuttings are legally considered hazardous waste. The main categories of drilling fluids are oil based (OBM), water based (WBM) and synthetic based mud (SBM). The purpose of adding fluids to the drilling operations is to cool and lubricate the drill bit, to stabilize the well bore, to control subsurface pressure, to control formation pressure, to control well stability. to control corrosion, and to carry cuttings to the surface. Historically, cuttings from drilling sub-surface wells have been depositeddirectly from the platform to the seabed. However, environmental laws and regulations for the Norwegian offshore sector prohibit such practice when the oil on cutting exceeds 1 % by weight. Re-injection of cuttings as a slurry into subsurface formations is still practiced. Due to migration, leaks, re-entering of slurry onto the seabed, and collapsing formations this disposal method is on a decline. Transport of oily cuttings to shore for final treatment is the preferred Norwegian practice. However, cutting treatment on platforms is also continuousl yevaluated. For logistics and cost reasons, as well as health, safety and environmental (HSE) and working environment reasons, emphasis is put on offshore waste minimization, reuse and recycle.Ten onshore locations in Norway are currently receiving cuttings for further treatment and fluid recovery. The treated cuttings are for the most part disposed in landfills.
The problem of liquidation of the open eruption by drilling tools
(2014) Fibingr, Jaroslav; Bujok, Petr; Klempa, Martin; Porzer, Michał; Kalus, Dalibor; Rado, Robert
Drilling process of deep borehole consists of different drilling operations. Each of them can cause numerous different drilling problems especially when a borehole is performed. While drilling the most dangerous problems can occur once the drilling fluids (oil, gas or water) spontaneously flow out from the drilled formations into the borehole and then to the surface. It can also happen that the pressures in the borehole are not balanced and an influx of fluid into the borehole (a kick) will occur. If no action is taken to stop a kick once it begins, then the fluids will be pushed out of the borehole and will be flowing uncontrollably to surface (blow-out). Blow-out is prevented by closing off the well at the surface with special kind of valves (Blow-out Preventers - BOPs). When pressure control over the well is lost, swift action must be taken to avert the severe consequences. These consequences may include: — endangering of human life, — loss of rig and equipment, — negative influence on the environment, — additional costs of bringing the well under control again, — loss of reservoir production. In the case of kick or blow-out will occur in the practical use are different procedures and methods to control a borehole. These procedures and methods depend on the actual drilling operation scenario. One of them can be a tripping operation when the drill string is pulled out or run back again. In this case the drill string is open either after a break-out or before making up the drill pipes and drill collars. There is a variety of tools that can be used to prevent the formation of fluids rising up inside the drill pipes. One of this tool is a safety valve (rod preventers - BOP) to prevent the blow-out of the drill string. This manuał safety valve should be kept on the rig floor at all times. It needs to be a fuli opening ball-type valve so there is no restriction to flow. This valve is installed onto the top of the drill string if a kick occurs during a trip. However, this solution is quite inconvenient and difficult because involves special heavy tools, e.g. a crane. Drilling process of deep borehole consists of different drilling operations. Each of them can cause numerous different drilling problems especially when a borehole is performed. While drilling the most dangerous problems can occur once the drilling fluids (oil, gas or water) spontaneously flow out from the drilled formations into the borehole and then to the surface. It can also happen that the pressures in the borehole are not balanced and an influx of fluid into the borehole (a kick) will occur. If no action is taken to stop a kick once it begins, then the fluids will be pushed out of the borehole and will be flowing uncontrollably to surface (blow-out). Blow-out is prevented by closing off the well at the surface with special kind of valves (Blow-out Preventers - BOPs). When pressure control over the well is lost, swift action must be taken to avert the severe consequences. These consequences may include: — endangering of human life, — loss of rig and equipment, — negative influence on the environment, — additional costs of bringing the well under control again, — loss of reservoir production. In the case of kick or blow-out will occur in the practical use are different procedures and methods to control a borehole. These procedures and methods depend on the actual drilling operation scenario. One of them can be a tripping operation when the drill string is pulled out or run back again. In this case the drill string is open either after a break-out or before making up the drill pipes and drill collars. There is a variety of tools that can be used to prevent the formation of fluids rising up inside the drill pipes. One of this tool is a safety valve (rod preventers - BOP) to prevent the blow-out of the drill string. This manuał safety valve should be kept on the rig floor at all times. It needs to be a fuli opening ball-type valve so there is no restriction to flow. This valve is installed onto the top of the drill string if a kick occurs during a trip. However, this solution is quite inconvenient and difficult because involves special heavy tools, e.g. a crane. This paper presents a new solution making use of special control equipment for the blowing open drill string. This equipment is based on a hydraulic press (named »Drill Pipe Rescue Press I«) which has been developed by HBZS, MND S.A. Hodonin and VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, supported by Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas AGH-UST Kraków.
The possibility of applying CAES technology in Polish conditions
(2014) Nagy, Stanisław; Polański, Krzysztof; Ślizowski, Jarosław
In this paper were described the possibility of energy storage in salt caverns in Poland, using the technology CAES (Compressed Air Energy Storage), taking into account the natural conditions and parameters of existing power plants in the world. Focusing primarily on the storage part of such an installation, made initial selecting potential areas in the Poland enabling comprehensive execution of the installation - part of the ground (wind turbines, installation, gas turbine) and part of the underground (salt cavern).
Enhanced Oil Recovery methods on offshore fields in the light of world literature
(2014) Bednarz, Paweł; Stopa, Jerzy
Enhanced Oil Recovery methods (EOR) are known since long time, but in recent years they have been used primarily in the U.S. mostly for research purposes. The increased interest in their use was in the 70's of the twentieth century, and associated with the increase in oil prices. Currently for several years there has been a return to the these methods, including offshore fields. Experience in the application of EOR methods in Poland is small, currently no exploitation is carried out using them. The purpose of this article is to present the current trends and latest technologies in enhanced oil recovery methods in terms of the applicability by the Polish oil companies. Statistical data of current and planned EOR methods in the world with special emphasis on offshore reservoirs is presented. Current trends in technological development of EOR methods are given, both which are still in the phase of laboratory tests and the first tests on fields such as: carbon dioxide flooding, water alternating gas injection, low salinity water injection, carbonated water injection, conventional technologies of polymer gels and thermally activated polymers.
Evaluation of possible applications of membrane separators for purification of gas from unconventional deposits
(2014) Stec, Grzegorz; Rybicki, Czesław; Blicharski, Jacek
In this paper the types of membranes used for purification of the gas streams were described, the principle of operation was discussed and the main areas of the industrial use of this type of separation equipment in the world were identified. The possibility of using membranes for natural gas purification in particular the unconventional gas (shale gas, natural gas with nitrogen) was analyzed. The authors presented the criteria for selecting the size of the membranes, the critical parameters of membrane system, the necessary installation and compilation of technology enabling the proper conduct of the separation process. Based on the experience of different companies rated the advantages and disadvantages of using membranes for gas treatment in Polish exploitation and transmission conditions both from the technological and the economic point of view. The paper ends with proposals for the possibility of application of the system of membranes for the purification of gas from unconventional sources.