Recent Developments in On-Site Well Monitoring Systems

This paper discusses the latest equipment and software developments in wellsite drilling monitor systems. Included is a discussion of data collection and analysis by on-site computer. Specific emphasis on data analysis for drilling optimization and pressure detection in hard rocks is presented. New analytical tools, such as mud temperature and conductivity logging, are discussed, An economic analysis of data collection units gives the operator a basis for judging the merits of available services.