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Drilling Automation / RTOC / AI / ML

Friday, 23 October
Room 370 CF
Technical Session
This session focuses on improving performance through drilling automation using advanced control algorithms, physics-based models, and downhole measurements, as demonstrated through case studies. Topics include auto-driller optimization, rig control system – BHA interactions, AI-driven geomechanics and formation evaluation, vibration-based rock property inference, and enhanced understanding for cuttings transport.
Session Chairpersons
Paul Pastusek - Pastusek and Associates LLC
Lindsay Yellowlees - Chevron Drilling & Completions
David Forrest - Precision Drilling Corporation
  • 1400-1425 233801
    Optimizing Drilling Operations With Auto-zeroed Wob: Insights From Case Studies
    P. Ashok, Intellicess Inc.; M. Behounek, A. Ambrus, D. Yoon, J. Cortez Juarez, Intellicess
  • 1425-1450 234119
    Improving Auto Driller Control With Region-based Gain Schedules: A Scalable Field-ready Methodology
    A. Groh, R.C. Fischer, Y. Xue, C. Christopher, Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC
  • 1450-1515 233888
    Partners In Crime: Matching The Rig Control System And Bottom Hole Assembly To Maximize Performance And Minimize Failures
    R. Aguiar, D. Li, L. Gonzalez, B. Dow, SLB
  • 1515-1540 233985
    Looking Backwards, Steering Forward - AI‑Based Real‑Time Geomechanics And Porosity Measurements At The Drill‑Bit
    B. Ben Addallah, ADNOC HQ HR & Admin; H. Buijs, T. Swedan, M. Efnik, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company; H. Al Marzouqi, ADNOC Offshore
  • 1540-1605 234089
    Inferring Formation Properties From Drilling-induced Vibrations: A Physics-informed Workflow Integrating Laboratory Measurements And Finite Element Modeling
    S. Syed, O. Ashour, Baker Hughes Co. Saudi Arabia; M.M. Shouxiang, Saudi Aramco; S. Al-Ofi, Baker Hughes Co. Saudi Arabia
  • 1605-1630 233927
    The Shape Effect: How Particle Sphericity Controls Cuttings Transport In Directional Wells
    D. Bolatcan, Evren M. Ozbayoglu
  • Alternate 233879
    A Scientific Machine Learning Model For Real-time Transient Prediction Of Cuttings Bed Height In Long Horizontal Laterals
    V. Anisi, Colorado School of Mines; A. Fallah, Xecta Digital Labs; M. Khaled, Colorado School of Mines
  • Alternate 234078
    Memory Based Machine Learning For Rotary Steerable Systems Health Predictions
    K. Chaudhari, Prescient; J. Mock, NESR; G.D. Althoff, Consultant; A. Wang, Prescient; H. Ardic, NESR
  • Alternate 234135
    Drillbench: A Sequential Decision-making Benchmark For Drilling Operations With Cross-stage Agent Feedback
    A. Shah, M. Jamal, X. Wu, X. Fu, J. Chen, University of Houston