Digital Drilling Control System Brochure
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Digital Drilling Control System
Full range of rig control for global onshore and offshore drilling applications
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Digital Drilling Control System ................................. 3
Versatile User Interface ........................................... 4
Control and Monitoring HMI Screens ....................... 5
Remarkable User Experience .................................... 7
Table of Contents
North American Pad Drilling Land Rig
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Cameron’s Digital Drilling Control System™ (DDCS) is ideal for knowledgeable drilling contractors who are in need of
reliable control systems that are also simple to use. DDCS represents an outstanding value in drilling automation.
Cameron’s DDCS portfolio creates an integrated control and information system that boosts drilling operations. Its
advanced programming and interface architecture makes it easier to monitor and control sophisticated drilling equipment.
Distributed input/output (I/O) is strategically placed to connect remote devices to the communications network. Overview
of the process is conducted from a high-technology workstation providing a powerful drilling command center.
Features
• Reduces costs associated with overall drilling
operation and maintenance
• Allows operator to simultaneously maintain
supervision over drillfloor activities and crew
members
• Automatically synchronizes a machine’s operation
while continually monitoring the condition of its
auxiliary system
• Greater uptime with quicker changes between
equipment tasks
• Available interface options ranging from conventional
standing consoles to modern operator chairs
• Computer displays provide task-specific information
to enable quick comprehension, while avoiding
information overload
• Interlocks and early warning alarms add safety
to help deter human error
• Factory dynamic software simulations allow for
faster commissioning time
• Full service customer support with remote login
availability
Southeast Asia Tender Assisted Drilling Rig ABS Class
Caspian Sea Jackup Drilling Rig DNV Class
Digital Drilling Control System
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Workstation
Commonly housed inside a driller’s cabin, the workstation is fully customizable and can be tailored to fit within any drill
floor layout. Engineered to pay close attention to environmental and human conditions, the workstation’s main focus is
operator safety, line of sight, convenience of controls and overall comfort. Options are available from conventional
standing consoles to modern operator chairs.
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
The HMI is interactive through the use of smooth hand controls and purposed data. HMI screen menus provide convenient
access to content where parameters are easily adjustable to combine precision with concise activity-based information.
The display’s uniform color palette with subtle embossments significantly reduce eye fatigue and spotlight key notifications
for the operator. For enhanced operator usability, industrial-grade computer touchscreens are sunlight viewable with rapid
touch responsiveness. HMI screen examples are illustrated on the following pages.
Pipe Handling/Assistant Driller’s Chair
Standing Driller’s Console
Versatile User Interface
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Mud Pumps
• Local-to-remote operator control exchange
• Selectable number of mud pumps running
• Stroke per minute command and feedback
• Synchronization of mud pumps to provide steady
pressure and flow output
• Over-pressure and over-temperature warnings
with optional shutdown
• Dual-motor mud pump load sharing integrity
• Top drive Internal Blowout Preventer (IBOP) interlock
allows mud pumps to turn on only when IBOP is
open, preventing damage to the mud system
• Standpipe pressure limit
Designed specifically for reliability in demanding drilling environments, Cameron’s DDCS encompasses the ideal range of
control and monitoring functions. These functions are supported with automatic control and real-time monitoring of
auxiliaries, alarm feedback, and data logging capabilities for all related equipment.
Top Drive
• Drill, spin, and torque modes of operation
• Drill and makeup torque limit inputs
• Automatic brake release and activation with
coast to stop
• Automatic handling ring lockout
• Full range positioning of elevator links
• Counterbalance to relieve top drive weight
during pipe connections
• Active thread compensator to lift top drive
after breakout
• Stick-slip prevention
• Automatic grabs release after breakout
• Directional steering
• Link tilt monkey board anti-collision
Control and Monitoring HMI Screens
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Cameron’s DDCS is built using modular programming blocks which can be scaled and tailored to match each drilling
equipment package. Capacity can be extended to include ancillary drilling systems such as pipe handling and mud
processing.
Power Distribution
• Single-line representation of bus-connected
generators and drilling equipment
• Graphical percent loading of engine and generators
• Display of bus total (in MW and MV-amp)
• Display of each generator (in kW and kv-amp)
• Drilling equipment VFD feedback and display
• One-click shortcut to VFD HMI screens
• Drilling equipment power limiting and priority
sequencing of VFD loads to prevent exceeding
generator supply
Drawworks
• Robust joystick to manually raise, lower, and park
traveling equipment
• Adjustable high and low travel stop points
with momentary manual override
• Automatic and manual emergency brake activation
• Drill line protection featuring adjustable
hookload limit
• Kinetic Energy Monitoring System (KEMS) for
optimized static and dynamic speed control
• Drawworks motor load sharing with option to
select motor quantity
• Regenerative braking of variable frequency drive
(VFD) motors
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Automatic driller mode based on rate of penetration
(ROP) and weight on bit (WOB)
• Modes for creep speed and slip-and-cut
• Top drive grabs interlock to prevent travel when
grabs are engaged
Control and Monitoring HMI Screens (continued)
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At the heart of Cameron’s DDCS is a commitment to customer service. Engineers are engaged from design through
commissioning to ensure successful project execution. Product service facilities are positioned globally to support local rig
needs. In addition, training is available to provide early hands-on experience. All of this is aimed to put the user in control
of their operations and offer the most value to our customers.
Proven Performance
• Cameron’s DDCS uses readily available hardware
and software platforms to ensure seamless rig
upgradability
• The latest in field-proven automation hardware is
selected to merge complex real-time systems with
flexible end-user needs
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Using refined algorithms that have been developed
over years of rig installations, Cameron’s DDCS
software is designed by knowledgeable drilling
control specialists who are aware of the unique
demands created by each customer application
• To ensure a pre-commissioning test of the control
system, dynamic simulations are performed before
each order is delivered
• The final product is united through qualified
Cameron personnel who continually strive to
provide the highest level of customer support
Virtual Tech Box Service
• Provided with each drilling rig package, the virtual
tech box (VTB) creates a remote login portal to the
DDCS network for Cameron’s Technical Support
Center
• Once the rig grants access, this login enables system
analysis, troubleshooting, and software updates – all
without the need for on-site personnel.
• By identifying problems at the component level and
thereby decreasing field service trips, a VTB service
agreement saves rig owners a significant amount of
time and money by increasing operational uptime.
• New alarms, updated HMI screens, additional safety
interlocks, and an interface with external devices are
examples of the modifications that can be made to
the DDCS per the user’s request
Cameron
Off-Site
Support
Data Sent/Received
Direct Access
Data Access Only
VTB
On-Site
HMI
Cabin
PLC Rig Equipment
Top Drive
Rotary Table
Mud Pumps
Etc.
Remarkable User Experience
©2014 Cameron | Digital Drilling Control System is a trademark of Cameron. | 09/14 AD01538DRL
HSE Policy Statement
At Cameron, we are committed ethically, financially and personally to a
working environment where no one gets hurt and nothing gets harmed.
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Domestic and International Call Center
Tel 1 832 782 6742
4601 Westway Park Blvd.
Houston, TX 77041
USA
Tel 1 713 939 2211
Andøyfaret 3
N-4623 Kristiansand S.
Norway
Tel 47 380 00 570
No. 100 Tuas S. Ave. 8
Offshore Marine Centre
Singapore 637424
Republic of Singapore
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PO Box 127424
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Tel 971 0 2 699 6300
5 The Heights
Weybridge
Surrey KT13 0NY
UK
Tel 44 1932 452124
Learn more about Cameron’s Digital Drilling Control System at:
www.c-a-m.com
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