MWD

Refers to Measurement While Drilling which for directional drilling includes geospatial information that is used to steer the bottom hole assembly (BHA). Inclination and azimuth are surveyed using accelerometers and magnetometers which are incorporated into MWD tools. Other MWD information includes rotational speed of the drill string, type and severity of downhole vibration, temperature, and torque and weight on bit.

Latest News

Word of the Week – Well Casing

Word of the Week – Well Casing

Well Casing Large diameter pipe that is assembled and inserted into newly drilled intervals of a well. The upper portions of a cased well are commonly cemented in place to provide a smooth...

read more
Word of the Week – Wellhead

Word of the Week – Wellhead

Wellhead Surface equipment at the top of a well (oil, gas, geothermal) that provides a structural and pressure-containing interface for drilling and production equipment. It is used to...

read more
Word of the Week – Well Logging

Word of the Week – Well Logging

Well Logging Methods used to survey and characterize the physical and geological characteristics along and near the wall of a well, including the temperature, pressure, fracture density,...

read more

Utah FORGE

Advancing innovative technologies to unlock Earth’s limitless geothermal energy.