Applications

We make software solutions for managed pressure drilling (MPD) technology.

Applications span the life-cycle of well construction from well design and planning, through training and simulations, to real-time pressure control and influx handling.

Engineering and planning

MPD well planners are often confronted with numerous design options, from fluid type and weight to desired pressure windows and even equipment type.

Analytical results from these options are presented in the form of a technical feasibility study.

We’ve designed our software solutions to allow planners build their feasibility studies and detailed engineering plans as accurately and efficiently as possible.

Annular pressure control

We established Kelda with the vision that automated annular pressure control should be sophisticated enough to tackle the most challenging wells yet be simple to operate with minimal operator intervention.

A high level of automated pressure control requires advanced choke control system software that includes real-time hydraulics model, influx-loss detection as well as other advanced real-time analytics.

Drilling advisory

Despite the best planning, many unknowns still exist when drilling a well.

Having insight into real-time annular pressures can help navigate drilling windows and address these unknowns.

Special applications

In the process of developing our products, we have built many tools that have also been used in special applications.

From providing the hydraulics engine for well control simulators through to desktop crew MPD training, advanced influx circulation tools and hardware in the loop testing of control systems, our team is suitably skilled and motivated to tackle any challenge.

Where to use our solutions

Automated pressure control and hydraulics modelling for all types of wells and applications; for service companies, rig contractors or OEMs wishing to fit out their new or existing manifolds with a state of the art control system.

Onshore

Automated single and dual choke MPD manifolds for land rigs.

Offshore deepwater

Automated multi-choke MPD manifolds with real-time analytics for deepwater rigs.

Controlled mud level

Automation and real-time analytics for controlled mud level (CML) operations using subsea pump modules.

Geothermal wells

Automated and fully integrated MPD for geothermal applications.

Offshore jackups

Automated and fully integrated MPD on jackups.