Development of Guidepost Based Wellhead Load Relief System (GP-WLR)

Geir Gundersen Fuhr, Jone Stangeland, L. Reinås, Bjørn Birger Oppedal, M. Sæther
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This paper describes the development of a novel wellhead load relief system improving operational aspects and wellhead fatigue management achieved by an unconventional utilization of existing equipment. The objective is to provide insight in a newly developed technology for Wellhead Fatigue mitigation with the potential to become a future element in fatigue management. The operational aspect is appealing as this system is effective with remotely operated hook-up and a minimum of additional equipment needed. The development of the system started in 2015 during planning of several exploration wells and have continued as a cooperation between the drilling and subsea disciplines within Equinor. The Guidepost Well Load Relief (GP-WLR) seeks to be a load reduction and operational effective wellhead load relief system through integration of WLR functionality with existing BOPs and redirecting well load thru guideposts and subsea structures already present. The GP WLR system is modular which provides for flexibility in finding a way of adding it to legacy equipment. The basic idea of such a system is explained and then how the development has evolved internally in Equinor from idea, concept, prototype, and implementation. At this stage the GP-WLR technology has been used in operations by a subsea drilling Blow Out Preventer (BOP) and a Work Over stack. The effect and use of the system will be discussed in an operational perspective. The operation of the GP-WLR system is using remote access. Experiences gained during prototype testing and first-time use have shown that the GP-WLR system have worked as intended. The authors believe GP-WLR to be a significant contribution to the wellhead fatigue mitigation toolbox while reducing the risk for damage to equipment and personnel. GP-WLR will be a significant contribution to the wellhead fatigue management and allows optimizing drilling schedule while also reducing the risk for damage to equipment and personnel.
基于导柱的井口卸压系统(GP-WLR)研制
本文介绍了一种新型井口减压系统的开发,该系统通过非常规利用现有设备来改善操作方面和井口疲劳管理。目的是为新开发的井口疲劳缓解技术提供见解,该技术有可能成为疲劳管理的未来元素。该系统在操作方面很有吸引力,因为该系统通过远程操作连接有效,并且所需的额外设备最少。该系统的开发始于2015年,当时正在规划几口勘探井,并一直作为Equinor钻井和海底学科之间的合作而继续进行。通过将WLR功能与现有的防喷器集成,并通过现有的路标和海底结构重新定向井负载,GP-WLR寻求成为一种减少负载和有效运行的井口负载缓解系统。GP WLR系统是模块化的,可以灵活地将其添加到传统设备中。介绍了这种系统的基本思想,然后介绍了Equinor内部如何从想法、概念、原型和实施进行开发。目前,GP-WLR技术已在海底钻井防喷器(BOP)和Work Over stack中得到应用。将从业务角度讨论该系统的效果和使用。GP-WLR系统的操作采用远程接入。在原型测试和首次使用中获得的经验表明,GP-WLR系统已按预期工作。作者认为GP-WLR是井口疲劳缓解工具箱的重要贡献,同时降低了设备和人员损坏的风险。GP-WLR将为井口疲劳管理做出重大贡献,可以优化钻井计划,同时降低设备和人员损坏的风险。
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