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SafeVision Standalone Guide

Software Version
Document Date
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2.0
29th April 2014
Diego Dutra / Sandeep Valluri
Sandeep Valluri / Paul Sonnemann
Helio Santos

SafeVisionTM Standalone Guide

Table of Contents
4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction

Applications

Other Features

4
5

INSTALLATION
System Requirements

Installing SafeVision Standalone

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6

RUNNING A SIMULATION
Back Reaming

Circulating

Drilling

Pumping Out

Reaming

Reaming Down

10

Sliding

10

Tripping in

11

Tripping Out

11

Waiting

12

Washing Down

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MAIN SCREEN
Data Display at the top of the screen

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Current Status Bar

13

Depth Based Display

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Time Based Display

14

KICK TOLERANCE SCREEN

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Setup

15

Results

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DIRECTIONAL SCREEN

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WELL INFO SCREEN

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Pump Data

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SCRs

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LOT

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Hole Volumes

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WELL CONTROL SCREEN

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Gauge Display

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BUILDING A SIMULATION
Wells

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Wells: General Information

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Wells: Formations

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Wells: Thermal Data

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Rig Information

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Surface Piping

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Wells: Hole Sections

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Hole Sections: Casing/Liner Tab

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Hole Section: Drillstring Tab

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Hole Sections: Fluids Tab

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Hole Sections: Rheology Tab

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Historical Graphs

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Debug Information

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Barriers

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Server

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User setup

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Features

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Workstations

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STANDALONE TOOLS
Well Status Updates

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Configuration

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Local Preferences

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Historical Graphs

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Start Simulation

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Diagnostics

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Logged On User Info

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General Information
Introduction
SafeVision Standalone allows users to drill the well on the simulator, displaying with
clear and simple graphics various critical relationships occurring below the rig floor.
The heart of the program is an advanced, fully transient hydraulics module optimized
to quickly simulate complex wellbore relationships.
The common display contains prioritized information rather than excessive raw data.
The emphasis is on providing a thorough overview of current well status using a
depth-based graph linked to a detailed well sketch. Display of time-based data is
optional and may be customized by the user.
Standalone Features
Well Visualization

Well sketch provides continuous display of well geometry

Well sketch shows scaled diameters and depths

Sketch updates to display results of transient simulations

Depth-based graph is linked to the well sketch and displays critical downhole
pressures and pressure limits. This can be displayed in either equivalent density
or pressure units

User-defined time-based logs can be used to record progress of simulations and


identify relevant operational events

Applications

Helps demonstrate effect of surface actions on entire downhole well profile,


fully integrating multiple, simultaneous effects.
Calculates and continuously displays pressures at all well depths, thus
clarifying critical relationships.
When used to simulate drilling, consequences of complex changes in pore
pressure, formation strength, hydraulics, geometry and string movements can
be assessed
Simulates well conditions with the BOP open or closed

Other Features

Kick Tolerance Analysis


Automated sequence controls enable simulation of drilling, tripping, and fluid
displacement processes without specialized skills
Fully transient simulations make it easy to drill the well on the simulator
Simulation data is automatically recorded for easy play back and can be
optionally saved for later reference
Optimized mathematical models allows for fast simulation of complex well
scenarios

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Installation
System Requirements
The SafeVision simulator utilizes highly efficient solution methods; therefore,
compared to its functions the required computing power is relatively low. Below are
computer system requirements for SafeVision.

SafeVision is designed to run on Intel and AMD processors. ATOM processors


(netbooks) are not recommended.

Minimum system requirement is a duo core processor and 4.0 GB of RAM.

SafeVision is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7


operating systems.

Minimum screen resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels.

SafeVision is visualized via an installed Web Browser. We recommend Google


Chrome but the software is also compatible with Internet Explorer version 9.0
or above.

Please note that if you have any previous versions of the SafeVision Standalone
installed on your machine we recommend you uninstall them before installing a new
version.

Installing SafeVision Standalone


Once you have received your installation file please double click on it.

Follow the instructions and once the installation is finished a SafeVision 2.0 icon will
appear on your desktop.

Double click on it to open and run SafeVision.


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Running a simulation
When you run the software the first screen you will see is the one below. It has the
Menu on the left for Well and other configurations and 3 simulation examples.

If you click on the play button on the side of any simulation you will be taken to
the Standalone Simulation screen.

Please note that if it is the first time you are starting a simulation for a section the
drill bit will be at surface.

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The following operations can be performed using the simulator:

Back Reaming
Circulating
Drilling
Pumping Out
Reaming
Reaming Down
Sliding
Tripping in
Tripping Out
Waiting
Washing Down

When an operation is selected, relevant and required input variables will become
available.

Back Reaming
This operation requires the user to specify drill pipe rotation (RPM), flow rate down
the drillstring and the rate at which to trip out of hole. Therefore the minimum
required parameters for this operation are:

Back Ream to. This is the location to trip to, it can either be specified under
specific depth or a location can be picked from either, Surface, Casing Shoe or
Well bottom.
Tripping Speed
Flow Rate in
RPM

Please note for all operations additional information can be entered if required based
on the flow path configuration. For example, for deep-water applications, if a booster
flow rate and mud weight is required please enter these values.

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Circulating
The following parameters are required:

Flow Rate in
Duration

Drilling
This operation requires the user to specific drill pipe rotation (RPM), flow down the
drillstring, rate of penetration (ROP) and a depth you want to drill to. Therefore the
minimum required parameters for this operation are:

Drill to. This is the depth to drill to.


ROP
Flow Rate in
RPM

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Pumping Out
This operation involves tripping out of hole while circulating, without any drill pipe
rotation. Therefore this operation requires the users to specify the following minimum
parameters:

Pump to. This is the location to trip to, it can either be specified under
specific depth or a location can be picked from either, Surface, Casing Shoe or
Well bottom.
Tripping Speed
Flow Rate in

Reaming
This operation involves circulation with drill pipe rotation for a period of time.
Therefore the minimum required parameters for this operation are:

RPM
Flow Rate in
Duration

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Reaming Down
This operation involves tripping into hole while circulating, with drill pipe rotation
(RPM). Therefore the minimum required parameters for this operation are:

Reaming Down To. This is the location to trip to, it can either be specified
under specific depth or a location can be picked from either, Surface, Casing
Shoe or Well bottom.
Tripping Speed
Flow Rate in
RPM

Sliding
Sliding is way of drilling but this operation does not involve any surface drill pipe
rotation (RPM). Therefore the minimum required parameters for this operation are:

Drill to. This is the depth to which that you like to drill.
ROP
Flow Rate in

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Tripping in
For this operation the minimum required parameters are:

Tripping To. This is the location to trip to, it can either be specified under
specific depth or a location can be picked from either, Surface, Casing Shoe or
Well bottom.
Tripping Speed

Tripping Out
For this operation the minimum required parameters are:

Tripping To. This is the location to trip to, it can either be specified under
specific depth or a location can be picked from either, Surface, Casing Shoe or
Well bottom.
Tripping Speed

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Waiting
For this operation the minimum required parameters is only Duration.

Washing Down
This operation involves tripping into hole while circulating, without any drill pipe
rotation. Therefore the minimum required parameters for this operation are:

Wash to. This is the location to trip to, it can either be specified under
specific depth or a location can be picked from either, Surface, Casing Shoe or
Well bottom.
Tripping Speed
Flow Rate in

Once you are done setting up the operation click on play to start the simulation. To
view the time based graphs click on the Main tab

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Main Screen
Below you will see a description of the main features of this screen that can be
selected by clicking on the Main tab.

Data Display at the top of the screen

Current Simulation Data

Current Status Bar

Current Trip Margin


Current Kick Tolerance

Current Operation

Date & Time

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Depth Based Display

Well Sketch

ECD/Pore/Frac
Profile

Temperature
Profile

Depth based comments

Time Based Display


The time-based display is divided in four parts (plus the operation status tracking on
the left) so users can see a great number of variables without overcrowding the data
log tracks. Each data log track supports up to four variables (lines).

Display Time Range

4 Scrolling Data
Time Tracks
Operating Status Tracking

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Kick Tolerance Screen


Kick Tolerance is based on current well bore limitation.

The Kick Tolerance screen allows for method selection and data entry for kick
tolerance calculations. In addition, it provides calculation outputs in tabulated form
and graphs. The kick tolerance screen is in turn split into two tabs: Setup and Results.

Setup

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Kick Tolerance data entry consists of two fields:
Pore Pressure Calculation Method
Pore pressure calculation method has to be selected from one of the two options
below.

Kick Intensity + Pore Pressure


Kick Intensity + Mud Weight

Data Input
Various operational, influx fluid, and calculation boundaries related parameters can be
entered in this area. These parameters are:

Influx density.
Kick intensity at which the current kick tolerance is displayed on the current
status bar.
Kick intensity range min and max.
Option to use pressure and temperature corrected downhole mud density.
Option to define a weak zone in addition to the shoe. The software will
automatically ascertain the limiting depth.

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Using the various refinement options you are able to select additional parameters that
influence kick tolerance to be taken into account by the software:

Temperature affects
Gas Compressibility
Influx density correction
No expansion
Choke operator error
Choke line friction
Annular friction

The No Expansion option should be used in cases of water kicks or when the last
casing shoe is deeper than the bubble point depth, meaning the gas that entered the
wellbore will behave like liquid throughout the entire open hole section.

Results
The results tab displays the calculated kick tolerance graphically with the X-axis
showing volume and Y-Axis the Kick intensity.

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Directional Screen
The directional screen gives the user the vertical and horizontal projections of the
well. The vertical projection also shows the position of the bit and last casing shoe.
Vertical
Projection

Horizontal
Projection

An additional feature
on the directional tab
is a TVD calculator.
Simply enter the MD
on the left field box,
click calculate and
the corresponding
TVD value will be
calculated

The Vertical
projection not only
shows the well
profile but also
displays the last
casing point and the
current bit position.
The position (shown
by a dot) will track
with bit movements

The horizontal axis


can be manually
adjusted to fit the
well profile

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Well Info Screen


This tab allows all users to view information related to:

Pump Data
SCRs (Slow circulation rate)
LOT (Leak off test)
Hole Volumes

Pump Data
The
following
pump
information can be stored
and accessed at any given
time:

Pop-off pressure
Pressure rating
Stroke Length
Liner size
Pump Efficiency
Pump Displacement

Obs: In order edit the parameters on Well Info Screens please make sure that you
have added these features on the Workstation menu. Details of setting up the
features are on the Workstations Chapter.

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SCRs
Users can input slow circulation rates for up to four pumps. Click on Add row, a popup window will appear for data input. As drilling progresses and wellbore conditions
change you can add additional rows to the SCR table.

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LOT
Leak off test tab allows for the estimation of the maximum allowable annular surface
pressure (MAASP) based on current conditions. User can input the LOT information:

Leak off test surface mud weight


Leak off test surface pressure
Weak point, TVD. You can either choose to enter the shoe depth or other depth
if a weak zone below the shoe is known.

Important to note that this LOT information here will not automatically update the
fracture pressure curve being plotted in the ECD/Pore/Frac depth based graph. It will
also not be used to update the KT calculations. To update the Fracture Profile
displayed on the Main Screen it will be necessary to change the information entered
on the Formations Tab.

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Hole Volumes
Hole volumes and time required for circulation is calculated taking into account the
well configuration and are updated based on current BHA dimensions, well depth, bit
depth and pump speeds. The Pump Displacement calculated in the Pump data tab
is used here to display the circulation time in minutes and strokes.

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Well Control Screen


The well control tab becomes automatically active once the BOP is closed in the
software. In order to be able to close the BOP please confirm that your console has
the Enable BOP Button ticked in the features page. Once this is confirmed to close the
BOP please follow these steps:
1. Click on Wrench Tool (wrench)
icon on the top right on the screen.
2. Under the drop the menu, click on
Well Status Updates.

3. On the Select a parameter to update window click on BOP.

4. On the BOP window use the BOP state drop down menu to close the BOP.

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5. A new drop down menu will become available to specify the reason for the BOP
closure, please select from one of the options listed.

6. Next select the flow path for the kill and choke lines from the drop down menu
available. If the alignment chosen by the user is closed, the HCR valves in
SafeVision will be closed, which will prevent the ECD curve to be updated with
the choke/kill pressures.
Once the BOP is closed you will see the operation status change to BOP Closed Well
control (changes based on user specified reason for BOP closure). If you click on the
Well Control tab you will see the graphs being plotted, as the simulation progresses.

Gauge Display
Time based

charts

Pressure plots & Kick data,


from the time when the
BOP was closed in the
SafeVision.

The well control tab is split into three panels:

Gauge Display
Main pressure plot & Kick Data
Time based charts
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Gauge Display
There are two fixed gauges, Standpipe and Choke pressure. The other is user
configurable for a choice between either Kill Line pressure or BOP pressure sensor.
The range for each gauge can be individually configured. To change the range, please
click on the Settings. The pop up window gives the options to select from preset
default ranges or to use a custom range.

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Building a Simulation
There are 2 ways of building a new simulation. Users can duplicate a current
simulation or create a simulation from scratch from the Wells tab on the left menu.

If you are duplicating from an existing simulation


Give it a name
Define data point start (first or current)

If you choose current data point the simulation will start with a snapshot of the last
saved data point.
Please see below all the information needed to create a simulation from scratch using
the Wells tab.

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Wells
Users can Configure/Add wells using the Wells tab.
To add a well (new simulation), click on +New, to edit a well, click on the pencil
icon.

Wells: General Information


General Tab: When you click on +New Well to add, or pencil icon to modify a well
you will be taken to the General and will see the screen below. Enter requested
information under General tab. And save changes.

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Wells: Formations
Formations Tab: Use the Formations tab to enter information about the expected
formations.

You can use a Global Min/Max for the pore pressure (see below).
Doing so will insert an uncertainty band around the entered pore pressures in the
depth based display (see below).

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Wells: Thermal Data


Thermal Tab: Geothermal and Hydrothermal properties of the well can be entered
under the Thermal tab. Users can:
!

Use temperature survey

Enter a geothermal gradient

Enter a known temperature to calculate the geothermal gradient

To enter or edit hydrothermal properties, go to Hydrothermal tab. This tab offers the
option of entering known surface and mudline temperatures to calculate the
hydrothermal gradient or using a survey table.

Rig Information
Use the Rig tab to enter information about the rig such as name, type, choke and
kill ID

Please note that the Empty Hook Load parameter is not required for this version
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Surface Piping
First complete the five fields at the top from RCD depth to Termination Joint depth. All
depths are related to the Rotary Kelly Bushing (RKB). For elevation above RKB enter
negative values on either MPD or Well Control Choke Depth fields.

Then you can add the information about surface piping. First select the flow path
between the 3 choices (Well Control, Managed Pressure Drilling or Riser Gas Handler).
After that you input the surface piping information for the selected flow path. You can
repeat this process for all 3 of them if desired.
Please click on Save changes and you will be sent back to the Wells page.

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Wells: Hole Sections


Then click on the pencil icon to add the Hole Sections details.

Click on new
Give it a name

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Hole Sections: Casing/Liner Tab


To input Casing/Liner values click on + Add group.

A pop window will appear. On this window parameters can be inserted manually or
using the list/table. If you use the list/table, after choosing your parameters click on
select. Then check if the values are correct and click on Save Changes.

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Once you click on Save Changes you will be sent back to the Casing/Liner Tab and
you will see the tubular item added to the table.

After finishing the Casing and Liner table you can add the Directional Survey data.
User can either input the data manually by clicking on + Add Row and inputting
parameters on the pop-up window or importing from a file by pasting the data using
the Import / Export button.

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If import / Export is chosen a pop up window will appear and data can be pasted
from any table (word or excel files for example) into it.

Please note that if you are copying from a table that has column headings be sure to
tick the box First row contains column headings before clicking on Import
Data can also be exported to other sections or wells. Click on the Export tab.

You can copy parts of the data by selecting it using the mouse. Alternatively to copy
the whole table just click anywhere inside of the box to select all.

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Hole Section: Drillstring Tab


User can either input the data manually by clicking on + Add Row and inputting
parameters on the pop-up window or importing from a file by pasting the data

If you are inputting the data manually click on + Add Row, a pop-up window will
appear. On this window parameters can be inserted manually or using the list/table. If
you use the list/table, after choosing your parameters click on select. Then check if
the values are correct and click on Save Changes.

Important: The Drillstring is created from the bottom up, i.e. from bit to drillpipe.
Therefore the first item on your table should be a Drillpipe with 0 (zero) length so
the top section of the Drillstring will be adjusted automatically by the software
with the hole depth.

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Please Note: BHA items have no pre set values and all have to be entered manually.
The comments column can be used for a description of the item.
An equivalent hydraulic ID value for mud motors, MWD, turbines etc, where actual
ID probably wont be available, but pressure drops may be approximated by using
(user defined) IDs that bring simulated standpipe pressure values into realistic ranges
can be entered in the Inner Diameter box.
Also, OD for stabilizers should be body OD or the equivalent hydraulic OD if known,
not blade diameter (i.e. a 12 stabilizer may need to be entered with an 8 OD
or the hydraulics model will calculate excessive/unrealistic annulus friction).
If you want to change the sequence of the rows just drag and drop them in the
desired order.
Once your drill string sections are completed please add the parameters on the fields
below. Please note that if there is a Float Valve in the string the Float Valve box
needs to be checked.

Bit Nozzles information can be entered manually by clicking on + Add Row or via the
Import/Export button

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Hole Sections: Fluids Tab


Fluids Tab: Once the drillstring details have been entered you can enter the drilling
fluid parameters under the Fluids tab.
The Fluids tab allows you to enter drilling fluid properties in either basic or advanced
mode depending on the level of information you have about the fluid.

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Hole Sections: Rheology Tab


Rheology Tab: Rheology tab allows you to select rheology and enter selected
rheological properties.

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Rheological info can be entered manually or using the Fann 35 data if it is available
for the mud. Insert the Fann dial reading for the selected rheology and the software
will automatically calculate rheological properties.

Click on Save Changes to save all your data from the section that you have created.
Please note that if any errors were made the tabs needing correction will be
highlighted in orange and there will a description of the adjustments needed at the
top.
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If there are no mistakes you will be taken back the Hole Sections tab and the section
created will appear under Model Open Hole Sections.
To run a simulation from a created Well Section click on Simulation on the left Menu

First you will need to create a simulation by clicking on the Create Simulation button

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Enter a name for the simulation on the pop-up window and click ok

Your simulation will appear at the bottom of the list of simulations. To run it click on
the Start Simulation button.

For details on running a simulation please refer to the chapter Running a Simulation

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Historical Graphs
Historical Graphs allows the user to have play back the simulations that have run.
After you click on it, a pop-up window will appear, you will need to define which well
section (if there is more than one) and the date range that you wish to play.

Click on Set to open the Historical Graphs

Debug Information
Debug Info Menu: this tab can be used to access Service information and any error
messages.

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Barriers
Number of required barriers can be defined here

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Server
Server Menu: this tab allows you to manage the services. Click on the pencil icon to
access/modify services.
Please do not change any of the default settings of the server unless otherwise
instructed by a SafeKick Team Member

User setup
User Setup Menu: This tab allows user management. You can add new users or edit
credentials / roles of each defined user.

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To Add a user click +New

Fill the new user details on the fields and then click Create

To modify a user profile click on the pencil next to the name

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Features
Features Menu: You can add/remove modules (screens) from the default display using
this tab.

You can also check how many days you have left on your license (by clicking on
Check License) and add a new license key if you have acquired one from SafeKick.
To validate your license or extend a current one Click on Add License and a pop up
window will appear. Type or paste the license key number that was given to you by
your SafeKick contact. Click on OK
Please note that in order to validate or extend a license your machine needs to be
connected to the Internet.

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Workstations
Work Stations Menu: this tab allows users to define the functionality of the software.
To enable your Standalone to use the features click on where it says, Click here

There are currently 5 types of features (however Connection Console is only used
for real time data therefore is not activated on Standalone)

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Each console has different features associated with it. Select the console type and
click Set.

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Standalone Tools
Once the setup has been done, and the system is up and running, several options are
available through the Wrench button. It is located at the upper right corner of the
main display. This is a tool to change or updated some settings.

The Main settings


button will allow for:
Well Status Updates
Configuration
Unit Settings
Historical Graphs
Forward Simulation
Diagnostics
Logged On User Info

Well Status Updates


This menu allows configuration adjustment of some parameters (Certain functions are
only available on the real time data analysis software):
!
!
!
!
!
!

BOP
Mud Rheology
Cuttings
Heave
RCD
Well Comments

Barriers settings can be activated using the Workstation menu as described on the
previous chapter.
Boost pump can changed on the Simulation tab of your section (Boost Flow Rate In)
Mud Rheology (Fluids) adjustment is only available on the real time software

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BOP window allows user to define the status of the BOP and choke and kill line valves,
and direction of the flow through these lines, as described before. Options are:

BOP
! Open
! Closed
Choke/Kill Lines
! Closed
! Flow up
! Flow down

Manage Barriers allows the user to define the numbers of barriers (up to 3) and define
them as well as setting a date for the next BOP test and the minimum trip margin
required. The cement barrier does not have any automatic settings behind the scenes.
If the trip margin is above the min entered, the barrier is displayed in Green. If it is
above 0 and below the min required, the Barrier is displayed in Yellow. If the trip
margin is below 0, the barrier is displayed in Red.

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Severity of cuttings (for example, static cuttings bed) can be managed via the
Cuttings button. The range of values here is from -1 to 1, with -1 being no static
bed being formed on the inclined portion of the well. By changing this value the user
can adjust the expected severity of the static bed, or use different values to simulate
different scenarios.

Heave amplitude and period can be set via the Heave button.

The RCD window allows for utilization of a rotating control device during MPD
operations.

When the RCD is closed the yellow barrier will


show closed on the well sketch and the appropriate
surface lines and RCD depth entered in the
Configuration screen will be used.

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Any comment related to an event at a specific depth/time can be recorded on the
Add Well Comments section. The comments will be displayed on the respective
Depth-based or Time-based tracks on the main screen, indicated by an icon. When
the user hovers over the icon the comment is displayed.

Configuration
By clicking on Configuration the user is sent to Wells: General Information where
details of Casing/Liner, Drillstrings and Fluids can be edited.

Details of these settings are available on chapter Wells: General Information of this
Guide

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Local Preferences
This menu allows for configuring the units
of certain variables, colors for the
variables that are shown on the time
graphs and the ECD Display Settings
(either Density or Pressure).

You can choose what Local Preferences you would like to change by clicking on one of
the buttons. To change the Units click on Units and the following window will appear:
Each variable has the following options as Units of Measure (UOM):

Length: meters, feet


Pressure: psi, bar
Density: sg, ppg
Temperature: Fahrenheit,
Celcius
Flow rate: gpm, cmph,
bph, lpm
Volume: gallon, liter, bbl,
cubic meter
Torque: ft-lb, kft-lb, nm,
Joules
Weight: pounds, kg, kLbs

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To change the colors of the variables as they are shown on the time graph click on
Colors, select a field you want to change from the drop down menu and click on the
color box to choose a new color. Once a new color is chosen just close the window.
If you want to restore the original color(s) click on Restore Default.

To change the ECD Graph Units click on ECD Graph Units. You can select the ECD to
be displayed in Density (Equivalent Mud Weight) or Pressure. Click OK to confirm
your choice.

Historical Graphs
Historical Graphs allows the user to have access to the historical data of the
simulation. After you click on it a pop window will appear, you will need to define
which simulation, section (if there is more than one) and the date range that you wish
to play.
Details of these settings are available on chapter Historical Graphs of this Guide

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Start Simulation
The Start Simulation feature allows the user to instantly create simulations using a
snapshot of the current simulation.

Diagnostics
Diagnostics is a tool for Internal use but, if a problem arises, this section can be
copied and sent to your SafeKick contact person to evaluate any errors.

Logged On User Info


This allows users to see an overview of the current profile and features that are
available as well as details of well and section currently being used.
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