Decreasing MWD survey transmission time by 56% and increasing overall MWD telemetry speed by 30% without increasing costs.

Challenge: Every minute spent waiting for surveys before drilling ahead adds up to hours of NPT over the course of a well. Reducing survey transmission time and increasing data density of measurements is an ever-growing request. Operators want to streamline drilling operations reducing NPT and increasing MWD data density.

Reducing telemetry time by 64%-70% while providing higher image resolution using the MP3's Azimuthal Gamma Image Compression

Challenge: In a typical MWD system, telemetering 3-bins of gamma image data (with the left and right sectors mirrored) requires 27 to 33-bits, depending on the desired resolution. Telemetering 8-bins of uncompressed gamma data requires 72 to 88-bits, which would heavily affect telemetry times, update rate and image resolution.

MicroPulse 3: Continuous Inclination/Azimuth

Challenge: Evaluating the performance of continuous inclination and azimuth measurements is challenging, how do you know if what you are seeing is the actual wellbore shape, or noise, or algorithm artifacts? Can continuous inclination and azimuth measurements be relied upon for steering a well?

See how two back-to-back curve-and-lateral wells on the same rig reached 22,220 ft TD with uninterrupted short-hop telemetry from rig floor to TD.

Inside the case study:

• 0 communication loss across both wells
• 97% data delivery to surface
• One-run curve and lateral performance
• No gap subs required
• Halliburton iCruise CX integration
• Real-time RSS, inclination, azimuth, shock, and vibration data
• Surface verification with the MagLink Detector app
• How AC magnetic coupling transmits through the BHA without electrical breaks in the drill string

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Learn how MagLink delivered critical RSS drilling data to the surface for increased directional control in an ultra-long lateral in the Powder River.

Challenge: Historically, MWD data quality declined as drilling advanced through the lateral section. Obtaining accurate, timely directional data from the Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS) presented an even greater challenge. As operators continue to push the limits with ultra-long laterals, extended reach drilling, and u-turn wells, RSS are becoming increasingly important to accurately steer these wells. The need for reliable MWD is critical for successful RSS operations.