Prior to the implementation of OGEMS, the process of assembling and validating a Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) in the oil and gas industry was complex and time-consuming. Engineers had to manually collaborate, select components, and ensure compliance with well profiles and various drilling conditions. This process often involved multiple iterations and lacked a standardized approach, leading to inefficiencies, errors, and potential non-compliance.

BHA ASSEMBLER AND VALIDATOR APP
As part of the OGEMS suite, Parallel Minds developed the BHA Assembler and Validator app to streamline and optimize the BHA assembly process. This app introduced the following features, simplifying and enhancing the BHA assembly and validation:

• Collaborative Component Placement: The app allowed engineers to collaborate and place various components to create a custom BHA. Multiple users could work together in real-time, ensuring efficient collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Guided Assembly for Well Profiles and Drilling Condition: The app guided collaborating users in creating and placing the BHA components specific to the well profile and various drilling conditions. This ensured that the assembled BHA was optimized for the specific operational requirements.
• CAD Model Interface and Component Selection: The app provided an interface for engineers to browse through various CAD models of BHA components. Engineers could select a particular component from the catalog and place it in the main assembly, visualizing the BHA in a digital representation.
• Cloud-Based Rule Engine Validation: Once the BHA assembly was complete, the engineer submitted the configuration to a cloud-based rule engine for validation. The rule engine performed automated checks and validations based on industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Validation Report and Corrective Actions: The rule engine generated a comprehensive validation report, indicating compliance or non-compliance with regulations and standards. In case of non-compliance, the report also provided possible corrective actions to rectify the issues identified.