Daqing Drilling and Drilling Company II further promotes automation technology transformation

——Why is automated canned stone powder popular in oil fields?

Drilling company's stone powder factory neat factory area

"Now the barite powder processed by our factory not only satisfies the use of its own company, but also provides sufficient protection for the brothers." Hu Changliang, director of the Stone Powder Factory of Drilling Company II of Daqing Drilling Engineering Company, said proudly.

Barite powder is an indispensable material in drilling construction. It is used to increase the proportion of the drilling fluid to balance the formation pressure. If it is missing, it will cause accidents such as blowout.

Drilling Company II Stone Powder Factory is the only canned barite powder processing plant in Daqing Oilfield. With the continuous development of oilfield exploration and development, the output of processed canned barite powder is getting bigger and bigger. Why is it so popular?

Drilling company's automated stone powder tank for the drilling team

On April 8th, the author came to the drilling powder company's stone powder factory to find out. Into the neat factory, six tall ash storage tanks stand in front of the factory. The bagged stone powder is being sent to the workshop through the closed conveyor belt. A worker sits in the operation room to control the switch, and the bag breaking machine quickly cuts the bagged stone powder. The stone powder is blown into the ash storage tank by high-pressure gas. Once the gate is opened, the stone powder is transported into the tanker, and the whole process is automatically carried out in a closed environment.

Shi Xiaoping Factory technician Zuo Xiaoping said: "This is the result of two equipment upgrades in our factory. It was only completed in January this year. The original production of stone powder was dusty, loud, and labor intensive, and it has physical and mental health for employees. Great impact."

There is no end to technological progress. Drilling Company II has been continuously researching and upgrading old equipment. The original stone grinding machine was eliminated, two broken bag machines were introduced, 12 stone powder tankers were modified, and the railway unloading station was extended. After the trial operation, it was re-engineered for problems such as large dust and insufficient storage of ash tanks, installation of telescopic conveyor belts, construction of two new ash storage tanks, installation of airtight devices and pneumatic pulse dust removal devices. After the transformation, the annual processing capacity of the stone powder factory reached 200,000 tons, and the full reserve increased to 1200 tons, which can meet the needs of the entire oilfield, and the automatic processing and transportation process, closed transportation, and a modern factory.

Hu Factory Director of Drilling Company No. 2 Shifen Factory introduced automatic conveyor

Drilling Company II not only upgraded the stone powder factory, but also equipped the drilling team with automated stone powder tanks. In the 30920 drilling team, the author saw two two-meter-high cylindrical tanks. The stone powder tanker can transport the stone powder into the automatic stone powder tank through the pipeline. The two tanks can hold 40 tons of stone powder, which can meet the needs of one well.

"In the past, when you added it, you had to use a bag and a bag to add to the funnel. It was slow and tired. Now, as long as the gas line is connected, the stone powder is blown into the mud. One person can complete the previous 4 and 5 within 1 hour. Individuals, 3 or 4 hours of work, the average length of each well is shortened by 2-3 hours, and there is no dust." Drilling Du Nannan said with a smile.

"There has never been a problem when it was aggravated, it is very suitable for the drilling team to use." Zhang Hongwei, deputy captain of the 30920 drilling team, said with satisfaction.

Through the transformation of the stone powder factory and the drilling team's automated stone powder tank, Drilling Company II completely relieved the drillers from the heavy lifting work, which not only reduced the labor intensity of employees, but also had the advantages of improving efficiency, speeding up, safety and environmental protection, and emergency rescue. All kinds of benefits have made the famous people come to visit, and the brothers have visited the site many times. At present, Daqing Drilling Engineering Company has used 49 drilling crews to apply automated stone powder tanks and used canned stone powder, which has received a good reputation.

Drilling company's stone powder factory workers are carrying out production operations

Interview notes

Daqing Oilfield implemented “Drilling Machine Automation, Service Specialization, Accommodation Apartmentization” Since the “three-oriented” reform, it has brought new hope to the drilling team. The drilling company has continuously carried out automation reform from production, operation and security. In-depth study and implementation of the spirit of oilfield company reform, vigorously promote drilling technology innovation, improve drilling efficiency. Although automated canned stone powder is only a small project, the convergence of small projects is a powerful energy, providing a continuous driving force for the sustainable production of 40 million tons of crude oil.

Tanker driver is checking equipment