eControl

The Integrated Drilling Simulator (IDS) is a central part of the eControl System. The eControl System is designed to be a stand-alone system independent of rig control system and available interfaces.

Part objectives of applying the eControl System are:

• Deep water hydraulics and well control optimization
• HPHT drilling optimization
• Automation of critical sub-operations:
  - Automatic circulation start-up
  - Safe trip
  - Automatic kick/loss detection
  - Reaming Assistant
  - Drilling tests
  - Advanced Auto-Driller
  - Stuck pipe prevention