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

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

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Control Pressure, Improve Efficiency

ECD simulations model dynamic pressure changes along the wellbore during circulation. By adjusting flow rates and fluid rheology, engineers can maintain stability and prevent formation fracturing. This results in fewer well-control incidents, reduced losses, and optimized penetration rates.

Core Capabilities

ECD Prediction

Predict downhole pressure response under dynamic circulation changes.

Pressure Loss Analysis

Calculate frictional pressure losses across circulation paths.

Flow Regime Modeling

Simulate multiphase behaviors across wellbore cross-sections.

Benchmarks

OPERATIONAL COMPLEXITY
66
COMPUTATIONS PER SECOND
10,000
SIMULATION DURATION
2 Hours+

Run-Time Engine Utilization

FAQ

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How do we deploy and use this simulation in practice? What hardware tiers are supported?

Deploy on-prem, private cloud, or isolated networks. Supported hardware tiers: X1/X3 simulators, Laptop, and Online. Teams can also rent the Endeavor Experience Center for executive demos, assessments, or multi-crew exercises. Typical session: configure scenario parameters, run the study and or simulation sessions, review KPIs, and export results.

Can we import our own well data and tool parameters? Which formats and integrations are supported?

Yes. Import well data via WITSML 1.4/2.0 or CSV/JSON, or ingest parameters directly through DOT.  Any input from the field—well schematics, logs, tool states, rates/pressures—instantiates a real digital twin of the well for hyper-realistic training and operational planning (Drilling Well on Simulator).  APIs and versioned adapters are customized upon request.

How accurate is this model in real operations, and how do you handle validation and limits?

The model calculates ECD and pressure losses across rotary, sliding, and eccentric annulus conditions using state-dependent hydraulics and real-time geometry effects rather than averaged assumptions. Accuracy is strongest for comparing operating modes and tracking pressure margins as rotation, rate, and well geometry change. Where unmeasured friction or transient effects dominate, results are bounded with sensitivity ranges instead of a single fixed value.

What inputs and outputs does this simulation produce, and how do we export results?

Inputs typically include the operation configuration—well profile or trajectory, fluid properties, equipment and tool states, boundary conditions, and rate or pressure schedules. Outputs and KPIs capture the scenario’s hydraulic, mechanical, and fluid responses, including pressure and flow behavior across the system, evolving fluid properties, and equipment performance. Results also define , event detection, and time-based cause-and-effect responses to operator actions. Detailed datasets, replays, and assessment metrics can be exported for engineering review, training records, or planning documentation

What are the security, access control, and support expectations for enterprise deployment?

Enterprise deployments support role-based access control, secure authentication, and encryption of data in transit and at rest. The platform can be deployed on-premise, in private cloud, or in an isolated environment(s) to meet operational and regulatory requirements. Support is provided under defined SLA tiers, with controlled release management and long-term support options available for production environments.