Eugenio Oñate's Journal Papers

Application of an enhanced discrete element method to oil and gas drilling processes

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The authors present results on the use of the discrete element method (DEM) for the simulation of drilling processes typical in the oil and gas exploration industry. The numerical method uses advanced DEM techniques using a local definition of the DEM parameters and combined FEM-DEM [...]

Collection of open reports in transport research

Results from the 1 data collection workshop 2 modeling workshop and 3 drilling and coring methods workshop as part of the joint industry participation jip project to characterize natural gas hydrates in the deepwater gulf of mexico

Abstract

In 2000, Chevron began a project to learn how to characterize the natural gas hydrate deposits in the deepwater portions of the Gulf of Mexico. A Joint Industry Participation (JIP) group was formed in 2001, and a project partially funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) began [...]
Collection of open reports in transport research

CHARACTERIZING NATURAL GAS HYDRATES IN THE DEEP WATER GULF OF MEXICO: APPLICATIONS FOR SAFE EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES

Abstract

In 2000, Chevron began a project to learn how to characterize the natural gas hydrate deposits in the deepwater portions of the Gulf of Mexico. A Joint Industry Participation (JIP) group was formed in 2001, and a project partially funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) began [...]
7th International Conference on Geotechnical and Geophysical Site Characterization

Subsurface Characterization of Coastal Deposits using Measurement While Drilling

Abstract

Measurement While Drilling (MWD) is a promising in situ test method that has gained increasing popularity in recent years. MWD can continuously characterize the subsurface while drilling any type of borehole in soil or rock without interfering with normal drilling operations. The [...]
7th International Conference on Geotechnical and Geophysical Site Characterization

Use of a portable measurement while drilling system for shallow subsurface characterization

Abstract

The Portable Measurement While Drilling (PMWD) equipment designed by CEREMA engineers is an innovative and lightweight tool to perform rapid assessment of shallow subsurface conditions. The equipment consists of sensors mounted on a cordless rotary drill that records depth, downforce, [...]