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Application of Minimum Curvature Method to Wellpath Calculations
R. Amorin and E. Broni-Bediako
Corresponding Author: Richard Amorin
Submitted: 2010 August, 30
Accepted: 2010 September, 30
Published: 2010 October, 25 |
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A major drawback of directional and horizontal well drilling is the numerous complex computations
required to be done while planning a well. These computations are very stressful and time consuming especially
when done manually. One of the objectives of this study was to develop a user friendly Excel Spreadsheet
program that would make the computations of these well trajectory parameters easier, faster and accurate. An
Excel Spreadsheet program was developed employing the Minimum Curvature method (and for other five
methods) for wellpath design and planning. This would help increase the usage of these trajectory methods
especially the Minimum Curvature method. The program is able to provide pictorial views both in the vertical
and horizontal plane of the trajectory of the drilling bit’s position in the wellbore. This w ould therefore help
to minimize risk and uncertainty surrounding hitting predetermined target. This is possible because deviations
can easily be detected and the necessary directional corrections or adjustment be initiated to re-orient the
drilling bit to the right course before (planning process) and during the drilling operations.
Key words: Adjustment, course, directional drilling, minimum curvature, trajectory, wellpath,
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R. Amorin and E. Broni-Bediako, . Application of Minimum Curvature Method to Wellpath Calculations. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, (7): Page No: 679-686.
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ISSN (Online): 2040-7467
ISSN (Print): 2040-7459 |
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