Russian Software Brings Real-Time Online Control to Drilling Rigs
Engineers in Orenburg have created a monitoring system for drilling rigs that tracks dozens of parameters in real time, helping operators boost efficiency and reduce costly downtime.
Developers in Orenburg have introduced a unique program for monitoring drilling rigs. The ZBO Drill Control system continuously tracks drilling processes and quality. It is already used on rigs produced by the Orenburg Drilling Equipment Plant and can be adapted to other machines. The system records in real time the rotation speed, drill string weight, engine revolutions, and dozens of additional parameters, all displayed on the operator’s monitor.
This level of analytics allows drilling to be precise down to the centimeter. According to the developers, similar tools have long been available for quarry equipment and have proven their effectiveness, but for drilling rigs this represents a new frontier.
