Nabors Industries has patented a method for electronic application to monitor and control drilling rig systems. The application identifies target output values, measures actual values, and determines system compliance. The method aims to ensure efficient and accurate operation of mud pump and drive systems. GlobalData’s report on Nabors Industries gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
Discover B2B Marketing That Performs
Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Nabors Industries, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Nabors Industries's grant share as of February 2024 was 62%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Drilling rig control system compliance monitoring method
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11913308B2) outlines a method for testing the surface control system of a drilling rig using an electronic application. The method involves identifying a downlink testing sequence for the surface control system, which includes varying target operating parameters of the mud pump system and/or drive system over a specified time period. The application then instructs the surface control system to operate accordingly and measures the output values of the system. Based on the measured values, the application calculates differences from the target values and determines if the system is compliant or non-compliant based on a predetermined level of tolerance. A graphical user interface displays the compliance status of the surface control system.
Furthermore, the patent describes a drilling apparatus that includes a surface control system of a drilling rig and an electronic application. The application is designed to identify a downlink testing sequence, instruct the surface control system to operate accordingly, receive and analyze output values, and determine the compliance status of the system. The method also involves displaying the compliance status on a graphical user interface. Additionally, the apparatus can be used to provide instructions to a bottom hole assembly (BHA) of the drilling rig, including a rotary steerable system, and confirm the success of the downlink operation based on data received from the BHA. This innovative approach aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of drilling operations by ensuring the proper functioning of the surface control system.
To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on Nabors Industries, buy the report here.
Data Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData’s Patent Analytics tracks patent filings and grants from official offices around the world. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
