Hydraulics modelling software is normally an essential part of MPD engineering, used for designing and planning HPHT and MPD wells, as well as preparing for operations and verifying procedures. Kelda's advanced software solutions provide comprehensive tools for accurate and efficient MPD engineering and planning.
Hydraulics modelling software by Kelda for MPD engineering and planning.
Applications

Engineering and planning

Hydraulics modelling software is normally an essential part of MPD engineering, used for designing and planning HPHT and MPD wells, as well as preparing for operations and verifying procedures:

Hydraulic modeling is essential when preparing feasibility studies on MPD concepts, designing an MPD well, or determining equipment specifications for tender documents. Determining optimum mud weights and surface back pressures, surge and swab, and thermal effects are typically accomplished with a steady-state model. Kelda's advanced hydraulic modeling software provides the necessary tools for accurate and efficient MPD well design.

MPD well design

Hydraulic modeling is essential when preparing feasibility studies on MPD concepts, designing an MPD well, or determining equipment specifications for tender documents.

Determining optimum mud weights and surface back pressures, surge and swab and thermal effects are typically accomplished with a steady-state model.

As an MPD project progresses, detailed engineering is required to develop the specific MPD well plan. Prior to starting MPD operations, certain parameters linked to specific procedures need to be determined using a dynamic hydraulic model. If your control system does not allow for automated operations, one may wish to create flow-to-pressure tables for ECD compensation during connections, or displacement schedules for mud rollovers. More advanced multi-fluid operations like managed pressure cementing (MPC) or spotting balanced mud pills can be planned and optimized with Kelda's advanced software solutions.

Detail operational parameters

As an MPD project progresses, detailed engineering is required to develop the specific MPD well plan.

Prior to starting MPD operations, certain parameters linked to specific procedures need to be determined using a dynamic hydraulic model.

If your control system does not allow for automated operations, one may wish to create flow-to-pressure tables for ECD compensation during connections, or displacement schedules for mud rollovers.

More advanced multi-fluid operations like managed pressure cementing (MPC) or spotting balanced mud pills can be planned and optimized.

Some MPD wells will require approval from regional authorities prior to drilling. These approvals require the development of plans and procedures such as the operational matrix or influx management envelope (IME) for each well section. Simulating scenarios and creating IMEs typically requires multiphase dynamic models. Kelda's advanced software provides the necessary tools to simulate critical operations and develop detailed IMEs for successful MPD projects.

Simulate critical operations

Some MPD wells will require approval from regional authorities prior to drilling.

These approvals require the development of plans and procedures such as the operational matrix or influx management envelope (IME) for each well section.

Simulating scenarios and creating IMEs typically requires multiphase dynamic models.

Key functionality

MPD Well Design

Uses hydraulics modeling software to design MPD wells, manage downhole pressures, and address ripping and cementing operations.

Operational Optimization

Establishes mud weights, back-pressure levels, tripping speeds, and operational parameters to optimize drilling operations.

Well Management Plans

Creates comprehensive schedules and contingency plans for mud roll-overs, multifluid operations, and influx management.

How can we help?

We have hydraulics modelling software for MPD engineering and dynamic simulations.
LeidarPlan is a hydraulics modelling software made by Kelda for Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) well design and planning. This advanced software helps in the accurate and efficient design and planning of MPD wells, ensuring optimal performance and safety during operations.

LeidarPlan

LeidarPlan is a hydraulics modelling software made for MPD well design and planning.
LeidarSim is a multi-phase well simulator by Kelda with full pressure and flow dynamics. It is capable of simulating most Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) operations and contingency scenarios, providing comprehensive tools for training, planning, and optimizing MPD projects.

LeidarSim (beta)

Multi-phase well simulator with full pressure and flow dynamics, capable of simulating most MPD operations and contingency scenarios.