PDT-COIL: Research and development of an intelligent power and data transmission coiled tubing for the exploration of hydrocarbons

• Research unit: EU RFP
• Project number: 03.0005-2

Key words (English)

Economic Aspects; Fossil Fuels

Alternative project number (English)

EU project number: NNE5/2001/887

Research programs (English)

EU-programme: 5. Frame Research Programme - 1.4b.2 Economic and efficient energy for a competitive Europe

Short description (English)

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Abstract (English)

R&D of intelligent and high-temperature, corrosion & fatigue resistant thermoplastic composite coiled tubing for the efficient and cost-effective exploration of hydrocarbons. Embedded electrical power conductors for a remote controlled electric drilling motor. Fibre optic sensing system to monitor the well, operation and structural integrity of the coil. Virtual insensitive to fatigue. Research on chemical ageing. Modify existing CT software and integration of control software. Concept prototype field-testing. Applications: drilling, workovers and intelligent well completions. Substantial cost savings, compact and low-noise equipment, major reduction of rock cuttings & power exhaust. Extended horizontal reach due to lightweight coil. Less rigs, smaller rigs, rig-less. Preservation of protected and inhabited areas. Increased reliability & safety. Improved working conditions. 100% recycling possible. Multiple Spin-offs.

References in databases (English)

Swiss Database: Euro-DB of the
State Secretariat for Education and Research
Hallwylstrasse 4
CH-3003 Berne, Switzerland
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Swiss Project-Number: 03.0005-2