Drilling Automation
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Managed Pressure Drilling Automation
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- Park, J., Webber, T.R., Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hedengren, J., Improved Bottomhole Pressure Control with Wired Drillpipe and Physics-Based Models, SPE-184610-MS, SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, The Hague, The Netherlands, 14-16 March 2017. Paper | Presentation
- Park, J., Webber, T.R., Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hedengren, J., Improved Bottomhole Pressure Control with Wired Drillpipe and Physics-Based Models, SPE-184610-MS, SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, The Hague, The Netherlands, 14-16 March 2017. Paper Presentation
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- Park, J., Webber, T.R., Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hedengren, J., Improved Bottomhole Pressure Control with Wired Drillpipe and Physics-Based Models, SPE-184610-MS, SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, The Hague, The Netherlands, 14-16 March 2017. Abstract | Presentation
- Park, J., Webber, T.R., Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hedengren, J., Improved Bottomhole Pressure Control with Wired Drillpipe and Physics-Based Models, SPE-184610-MS, SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, The Hague, The Netherlands, 14-16 March 2017. Paper | Presentation
- Park, J., Webber, T.R., Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hedengren, J., Improved Bottomhole Pressure Control with Wired Drillpipe and Physics-Based Models, SPE-184610-MS, SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, The Hague, The Netherlands, 14-16 March 2017. Abstract
- Park, J., Webber, T.R., Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hedengren, J., Improved Bottomhole Pressure Control with Wired Drillpipe and Physics-Based Models, SPE-184610-MS, SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, The Hague, The Netherlands, 14-16 March 2017. Abstract | Presentation
- Hedengren, J. D. and Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Powell, K.M., and Edgar, T.F., Nonlinear Modeling, Estimation and Predictive Control in APMonitor, Computers and Chemical Engineering, accepted for publication, 2014, DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2014.04.013. Preprint Article
- Hedengren, J.D., Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Powell, K.M., Edgar, T.F., Nonlinear Modeling, Estimation and Predictive Control in APMonitor, Computers and Chemical Engineering, Volume 70, pg. 133–148, 2014, DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2014.04.013. Preprint Article
- Park, J., Webber, T.R., Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hedengren, J., Improved Bottomhole Pressure Control with Wired Drillpipe and Physics-Based Models, SPE-184610-MS, SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, The Hague, The Netherlands, 14-16 March 2017. Abstract
- Pixton, D., Asgharzadeh Shishsavan, R., Hedengren, J.D., and Craig, A., Addressing UBO and MPD Challenges with Wired Drillpipe, Abstract accepted for presentation at SPE/IADC MPD & UBO Conference & Exhibition, Madrid, Spain: 8 - 9 Apr 2014. Article
- Pixton, D., Asgharzadeh Shishsavan, R., Hedengren, J.D., and Craig, A., Addressing UBO and MPD Challenges with Wired Drillpipe, SPE/IADC MPD & UBO Conference & Exhibition, SPE-168953-MS, Madrid, Spain: 8 - 9 Apr 2014. Article
- Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Memmott, J.A., Hedengren, J.D., and Pixton, D., Pressure Regulation and Kick Attenuation with Wired Pipe Technology in Managed Pressure Drilling, AIChE Sring Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 2014. Abstract
- Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Memmott, J.A., Hedengren, J.D., and Pixton, D., Pressure Regulation and Kick Attenuation with Wired Pipe Technology in Managed Pressure Drilling, AIChE Spring Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 2014. Abstract
- Hedengren, J. D., Eaton, A. N., Overview of Estimation Methods for Industrial Dynamic Systems, Special Issue on Optimization in the Oil and Gas Industry, Optimization and Engineering, Springer, 2015, DOI: 10.1007/s11081-015-9295-9. Preprint, Article
- Hedengren, J. D., Advanced Process Monitoring, Chapter accepted to Optimization and Analytics in the Oil and Gas Industry, Eds. Kevin C. Furman, Jin-Hwa Song, Amr El-Bakry, Springer’s International Series in Operations Research and Management Science, 2014.
- Sugiura, J., Samuel, R., Oppelt, J., Ostermeyer, G.P., Hedengren, J.D., and Pastusek, P., Drilling Modeling and Simulation: Current State and Future Goals, SPE IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, SPE-173045, 17-19 March 2015, UK, London. Article
References
- Eaton, A., Beal, L., Thorpe, S.D., Janis, E.H., Hubbell, C., Hedengren, J.D., Nybø, R., Aghito, M., El Boubsi, R., Braaksma, J., and van Og, G., Ensemble Model Predictive Control for Robust Automated Managed Pressure Drilling, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), SPE-174969-MS, Houston, TX: 28-30 Sept 2015.
- Hedengren, J.D., Model Predictive Control in Drilling, Panel Discussion on the Current Status and Future Needs for Drilling Modeling and Simulation, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 27-29 Oct 2014.

- Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Nonlinear Estimation and Control with Application to Upstream Processes, Dissertation, Brigham Young University, 2015. View Dissertation (PDF)
- Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hubbell, C., Perez, H.D., Hedengren, J.D., and Pixton, D.S., Combined Rate of Penetration and Pressure Regulation for Drilling Optimization Using High Speed Telemetry, SPE Drilling & Completion Journal, SPE-170275-PA, 5 March 2015. Article
- Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hubbell, C., Perez, H.D., Hedengren, J.D., Pixton, D.S., and Pink, A.P., Multivariate Control for Managed Pressure Drilling Systems Using High Speed Telemetry, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 27-29 Oct 2014.
- Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hubbell, C., Perez, H.D., Hedengren, J.D., and Pixton, D.S., Combined Rate of Penetration and Pressure Regulation for Drilling Optimization Using High Speed Telemetry, SPE Deepwater Drilling and Completions Conference, Galveston, TX: 10-11 Sept 2014.
- Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hubbell, C., Perez, H.D., Hedengren, J.D., Pixton, D.S., and Pink, A.P., Multivariate Control for Managed Pressure Drilling Systems Using High Speed Telemetry, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 27-29 Oct 2014. Article
- Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hubbell, C., Perez, H.D., Hedengren, J.D., and Pixton, D.S., Combined Rate of Penetration and Pressure Regulation for Drilling Optimization Using High Speed Telemetry, SPE Deepwater Drilling and Completions Conference, Galveston, TX: 10-11 Sept 2014. Article
- Hedengren, J.D., Model Predictive Control in Drilling, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 27-29 Oct 2014.
- Hedengren, J.D., Model Predictive Control in Drilling, Panel Discussion on the Current Status and Future Needs for Drilling Modeling and Simulation, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 27-29 Oct 2014.

- Hedengren, J.D., Model Predictive Control in Drilling, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 27-29 Oct 2014. Invited Session Δ
- Hedengren, J.D., Model Predictive Control in Drilling, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 27-29 Oct 2014.
- Pixton, D., Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hedengren, J.D., and Craig, A., Addressing UBO and MPD Challenges with Wired Drillpipe, SPE/IADC MPD & UBO Conference & Exhibition, Madrid, Spain: 8 - 9 Apr 2014. Article
- Hedengren, J.D., Model Predictive Control in Drilling, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 27-29 Oct 2014. Invited Session Δ
- Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hubbell, C., Perez, H.D., Hedengren, J.D., Pixton, D.S., and Pink, A.P., Multivariate Control for Managed Pressure Drilling Systems Using High Speed Telemetry, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 27-29 Oct 2014.
- Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hubbell, C., Perez, H.D., Hedengren, J.D., and Pixton, D.S., Combined Rate of Penetration and Pressure Regulation for Drilling Optimization Using High Speed Telemetry, SPE Deepwater Drilling and Completions Conference, Galveston, TX: 10-11 Sept 2014.
- Pixton, D., Asgharzadeh Shishavan, R., Hedengren, J.D., and Craig, A., Addressing UBO and MPD Challenges with Wired Drillpipe, SPE/IADC MPD & UBO Conference & Exhibition, Madrid, Spain: 8 - 9 Apr 2014. Article


- Hedengren, J. D., Advanced Process Monitoring, Chapter accepted to Optimization and Analytics in the Oil and Gas Industry, Eds. Kevin C. Furman, Jin-Hwa Song, Amr El-Bakry, Springer’s International Series in Operations Research and Management Science, 2014.