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Browse over 100 different simulated drilling operations including Well Control, MPD, ERD, UBD, HPHT, and more. Train, assess, and optimize operations with real-time physics and instant results.

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Live State Evolution

Continuous Operational State Tracking
LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Connection Practices Optimization (Auto-Tuning)

Auto-tune connection parameters to reduce flat time and dysfunction.

  • Auto-tuned RPM-flow targets
  • Torque profile learning
  • Connection time benchmarking
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

ECD / Pressure Loss Modeling

Quantify annular pressure and optimize hydraulics across operating modes.

  • ECD and pressure profiling
  • Mode-specific hydraulics (rotary-sliding)
  • Eccentric annulus analysis
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

ECD / Pressure Loss Modeling (Rotary, Sliding, Eccentric Annulus)

Simulate circulating pressures and ECD for rotary, sliding, and eccentric flow regimes.

  • ECD prediction
  • Pressure loss analysis
  • Flow regime modeling
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Fluid Density and Viscosity Optimization

Optimize density and viscosity to maintain wellbore stability and efficiency.

  • Density-rheology correlation
  • Pressure vs. flow mapping
  • Optimization envelope
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Hydraulic Optimization Across Drilling Phases

Optimize hydraulic parameters throughout drilling to maximize efficiency and control.

  • Bit nozzle tuning
  • Flow efficiency analysis
  • Real-time optimization
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

IADC/IWCF Certified Driller – Flow Check & Static Confirmation

Train flow check execution and interpretation under realistic wellbore and surface noise.

  • Flow check execution timing
  • Residual flow interpretation
  • Noise vs influx discrimination
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

IADC/IWCF Certified Driller – Kick Detection & Early Influx Recognition

Train early kick detection using live flow, pit, and pressure trends under realistic operational noise.

  • Flow-out vs flow-in imbalance
  • Pit gain trend tracking
  • Standpipe and casing pressure cues
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Kick Tolerance & Barrier Envelopes

Evaluate kick tolerance and verify well barriers under dynamic conditions.

  • Kick volume analysis
  • Pressure barrier response
  • Safety margin tracking
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Live Hydraulics, ECD & Mechanical Limits Tracking

Track ECD, torque, and loads live to stay inside safe envelopes.

  • Live ECD monitoring
  • Torque-drag envelope checks
  • Predictive excursion alerts
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Lost-Circulation Response (Bridging, Strengthening)

Plan and test LCM strategies to reduce fluid losses quickly.

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  • LCM blend selection<-li>
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Lost-Circulation Response (Bridging, Wellbore Strengthening)

Simulate lost-circulation events and assess bridging or strengthening techniques.

  • Loss mechanism modeling
  • Bridging material optimization
  • Strengthening strategy testing
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Non-Newtonian Models (Bingham, Herschel-Bulkley)

Simulate complex rheological models to predict fluid flow accurately.

  • Yield stress calibration<-li>
  • Flow curve fitting<-li>
  • Model selection impact<-li><-ul>
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Pore Pressure / Fracture Gradient Modeling

Model formation pressures to design safe mud weights and drilling envelopes.

  • Pore pressure prediction
  • Fracture gradient envelopes
  • Mud weight window management
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Primary Cement Job Design (Densities, Spacers, Centralization)

Design balanced cement jobs that ensure complete annular isolation.

  • Density and rheology control
  • Spacer optimization
  • Centralization verification
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Pump Schedules & Step Tests

Validate pump ramps and tune efficiency with live pressure response.

  • Ramp profile optimization
  • Step-test diagnostics
  • Flow-pressure correlation
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Surge/Swab & Trip-Margin Analysis

Evaluate surge and swab effects to define safe trip speeds and margins.

  • Surge-swab modeling
  • Trip speed limits
  • Margin visualization
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Water/Oil/Synthetic-Based Mud Systems (HPHT Effects)

Model performance of different base mud systems under HP/HT conditions.

  • Base fluid comparison
  • HPHT viscosity response
  • Thermal stability tracking
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LIVE STATE EVOLUTION

Wellbore Stability (Breakout, Collapse, Ballooning)

Simulate mechanical and pressure effects that influence borehole integrity.

  • Stress and deformation visualization
  • Interactive stability envelopes
  • Failure mode analysis
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Concurrent Human Interaction

Simultaneous Operator Decision Interaction
CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Connection Practices

Optimize connection make-up torque and stand length for efficiency and safety.

  • Connection torque optimization
  • Dysfunction mitigation
  • Stand length tuning
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Deepwater / Riser Effects

Model deepwater riser behavior and pressure interactions during dynamic drilling.

  • Dual-gradient hydraulics
  • Riser tension and disconnect
  • Seabed stability impacts
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Fishing

Plan fish retrieval with tool selection, jar timing, and load control.

  • Fish characterization and engagement
  • Jar timing and load windows
  • BOP-through limitations
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Fishing and Milling Optimization

Plan efficient fishing and milling operations with parameter and tool control.

  • Jar load optimization
  • Milling torque limits
  • Fish engagement strategy
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Geosteering Scenarios (Structural Targets, Landing Windows)

Practice real-time landing and stay-in-zone steering with formation context.

  • Landing window calibration
  • Stay-in-zone steering
  • Structural model tie-ins
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

HPHT (High Pressure, High Temperature)

Train for narrow-margin HPHT wells with thermal and pressure transients.

  • Thermal-hydraulic modeling
  • Pressure margin tracking
  • HPHT tool limits
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

IADC/IWCF Certified Driller – Choke Line & Manifold Operation

Train choke line and manifold operation during well control circulation events.

  • Manual choke adjustments
  • Pressure response awareness
  • Equipment limit recognition
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

IADC/IWCF Certified Driller – Shut-In Execution (Soft vs Hard)

Practice shut-in execution using soft and hard shut-in sequences with live pressure response.

  • Soft vs hard shut-in sequencing
  • Drillpipe and casing pressure response
  • Timing and valve discipline
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Milling

Optimize mill selection, parameters, and debris management for clean execution.

  • Mill-BHA selection
  • Parameter envelopes (WOB-RPM-ECD)
  • Debris transport and cleanup
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Rotary Steerable & Motor Behavior

Understand tool response to parameters for precise directional control.

  • Toolface response modeling
  • Dogleg capability assessment
  • Parameter sensitivity testing
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Sidetrack

Design and validate sidetrack trajectories and mechanics from the parent well.

  • Kickoff point selection
  • Toolface and trajectory control
  • Mechanical limit checks
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Sidetrack Planning & Validation

Design sidetrack entry and trajectory with verified mechanical limits.

  • Kickoff point selection
  • Toolface control strategies
  • DLS and envelope checks
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Sour Gas / H₂S Service

Simulate operations in sour environments to protect crews and equipment.

  • H₂S dispersion modeling<-li>
  • Detection and response<-li>
  • PPE and evacuation workflows<-li><-ul>
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Stuck Pipe Mechanisms & Freeing Techniques

Diagnose differential, pack-off, and key-seat sticking and plan effective recovery.

  • Mechanism diagnosis (differential-pack-off-key-seat)
  • Freeing sequence rehearsal
  • Parameter and tool selection
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Stuck Pipe Recovery Sequencing

Train and test recovery sequences for differential, pack-off, and key-seat sticking.

  • Sticking mechanism diagnosis
  • Freeing sequence rehearsal
  • Load-path verification
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Torque & Drag (incl. ERD)

Quantify axial and torsional loads for efficient drilling across ERD and deviated wells.

  • Torque-drag modeling
  • Buckling prediction
  • Lubrication and friction factor control
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Torque & Drag with Extended-Reach Friction Models

Analyze torque, drag, and friction in extended-reach wells using realistic mechanical models.

  • ERD friction modeling
  • Drag-envelope optimization
  • Mechanical limit tracking
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CONCURRENT HUMAN INTERACTION

Trajectory Execution (Build/Hold/Drop, Anti-Collision)

Plan and execute safe build, hold, and drop profiles with collision control.

  • Build-hold-drop sequencing
  • Anti-collision envelopes
  • Separation factor monitoring
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Scenario Branching & Comparison

Parallel Scenario Branch Analysis
SCENARIO BRANCHING & COMPARISON

Gas Migration & Stripping Operations

Understand gas behavior during migration and controlled stripping circulations.

  • Migration-rate calculation
  • Strip-bleed coordination
  • Pressure trend monitoring
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SCENARIO BRANCHING & COMPARISON

MPD - Constant Bottomhole Pressure (CBHP)

Hold downhole pressure constant using adaptive choke control.

  • Adaptive choke algorithms
  • Standpipe-BHP response modeling
  • Connection management strategies
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SCENARIO BRANCHING & COMPARISON

MPD - Dual Gradient / DAPC

Apply dual-gradient principles to optimize deepwater pressure profiles.

  • Dual-gradient hydraulics
  • Riser and seabed effects
  • Envelope optimization
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SCENARIO BRANCHING & COMPARISON

MPD - Flow-Balance (FB)

Balance inflow and outflow to steady annular pressure.

  • Flow-in-flow-out reconciliation
  • Choke tuning
  • Annular pressure tracking
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SCENARIO BRANCHING & COMPARISON

MPD - Pressurized Mud-Cap (PRCB)

Manage depleted or fractured zones with surface pressure and mud-cap.

  • Mud-cap strategy design
  • Surface backpressure control
  • Lost-zone handling
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SCENARIO BRANCHING & COMPARISON

Underbalanced Drilling (RCD & Separator Management)

Operate UBD with RCD behavior and surface separation handling.

  • RCD dynamics and limits
  • Separator configuration
  • Influx handling and monitoring
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SCENARIO BRANCHING & COMPARISON

Volumetric Method

Manage gas migration when circulation is not possible.

  • Gas-migration tracking
  • Pressure-volume correlation
  • Controlled bleed schedules
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System Limits & Failure Modes

Operational Limits and Failures
SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

Carbon Capture (CCUS Well Drilling)

Train teams for CO2 injection well design and containment assurance.

  • CO2 phase transitions
  • Containment control
  • Integrity monitoring
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

Displacement Efficiency & Channeling Risk

Evaluate fluid displacement and flow patterns for maximum mud removal.

  • Flow regime visualization
  • Mud removal assessment
  • Channeling prediction
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

Driller's Method

Practice classic two-circulation kick removal under measured pressure control.

  • First-second circulation sequencing
  • Pump-pressure management
  • BHP stability monitoring
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

IADC/IWCF Certified Driller – Driller’s Method Circulation

Train Driller’s Method circulation with live choke control, rate changes, and pressure tracking.

  • Choke and pump coordination
  • Dynamic pressure tracking
  • Trend-based control adjustments
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

IADC/IWCF Certified Supervisor – Escalation & Barrier Integrity Management

Train escalation control by diagnosing barrier degradation and responding to compounding well control failures.

  • Barrier integrity degradation
  • Escalation pathway diagnosis
  • Decision-delay consequences
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

IADC/IWCF Certified Supervisor – Gas Migration During Shut-In

Simulate gas migration effects during shut-in and static well control conditions.

  • Gas expansion effects
  • Static pressure buildup
  • Barrier loading evolution
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

IADC/IWCF Certified Supervisor – Kick Tolerance & Response Planning

Evaluate kick tolerance and response options using live pressure and volume scenarios.

  • Kick size estimation
  • Tolerance envelope evaluation
  • Response option comparison
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

IADC/IWCF Certified Supervisor – Wait-and-Weight Planning & Execution

Train wait-and-weight method selection, planning, and execution with kill mud displacement tracking.

  • Kill plan sequencing
  • Pressure envelope monitoring
  • Kill mud displacement tracking
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

IADC/IWCF Certified Supervisor – Well Control Decision Delay Consequences

Simulate the impact of delayed decisions during well control events.

  • Decision timing sensitivity
  • Escalation pathways
  • Margin erosion effects
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

Liner Hangers / Stage Tools / Multi-Stage Jobs

Plan complex multi-stage cementing operations with hardware integration.

  • Multi-stage sequencing
  • Tool activation timing
  • Liner overlap management
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

Lube-and-Bleed Method

Control gas migration in shut-in wells using fluid replacement cycles.

  • Mud-gas interface tracking
  • Bleed sequence planning
  • Volume balance control
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

Remedial Cementing and Squeeze Jobs

Plan and rehearse remedial cementing operations to restore zonal isolation.

  • Squeeze design testing
  • Leak-off response
  • Placement efficiency tracking
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

Running Speed, Hookload, Overpull/Buckling Margins

Model casing running speed, tension, and buckling behavior under real rig conditions.

  • Running speed optimization
  • Hookload and torque tracking
  • Buckling prediction
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

Stuck Risk & Contingency (Reamers, Circulation Subs)

Assess and mitigate stuck risks using contingency tools and circulation strategies.

  • Reamer and sub modeling
  • Circulation path optimization
  • Stuck load diagnostics
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SYSTEM LIMITS & FAILURE MODES

Wait-and-Weight Method

Train balanced-mud kick removal with reduced circulation time.

  • Kill-mud weight calculation
  • Pressure schedule generation
  • Pump-rate coordination
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