Appendix/Glossary
Abbreviations
Glossary
- AAR
After Action Review – a process for reviewing completed plans to gather insights for improvement.
- BHA
Bottom Hole Assembly – a section of the drilling equipment used during well operations.
- BOP
Blowout Preventer – a critical safety device used to prevent uncontrolled release of oil or gas during drilling operations.
- CET
Central European Time – the time zone used for scheduling support services.
- ID
Inner Diameter – a measurement used to describe the internal dimensions of pipes or equipment.
Portable Document Format – a file format used for sharing documents in a consistent layout.
- POOH
Pulling Out Of Hole – an operation where drilling equipment is withdrawn from the wellbore.
- sg
Specific Gravity – a measurement used to describe the density of a fluid compared to water.
Glossary
Glossary
- Action
A task or intervention created during real-time operations to address an immediate need. Unlike steps, actions are unplanned and provide flexibility during the execution of tasks.
- Attachment
A file or document linked to a plan or task, which can be reviewed, updated, or deleted as needed. Examples include PDFs, images, or technical reports.
- Breadcrumb Trail
A navigation aid in the user interface that shows the path to the current plan or section, allowing users to track their location within the hierarchy of the application.
- Contingency Plan
A pre-approved alternative to the primary plan used to manage deviations during operations. In RigBridge, these plans can be switched between regular and contingency status based on operational needs.
- Draft Plan
A work-in-progress plan that has not been finalized or sent for review. It remains editable until it is approved or published.
- Execution Order
A list of plans arranged in the order they will be executed. This includes both regular and contingency plans.
- Integration Panel
A section within RigBridge that allows users to import tasks from external applications, such as DrillPlan or WellCom, to create or update plans.
- Main Menu
The primary menu in RigBridge that provides access to various features such as Project Planner, Plan Editor, and app settings.
- Parallel Activities
Tasks that can occur simultaneously during the operation without disrupting the main plan.
- Plan editor
A tool in RigBridge that allows users to create, modify, and manage plans. It includes features such as linking properties, editing steps, and managing operational parameters.
- Plan Overview
A module in RigBridge designed for creating, organizing, and managing well-specific operational plans. It is essential for structuring complex drilling operations.
- Properties
Data fields linked to a plan or section, such as well data or operational parameters, that can be customized or imported from third-party systems.
- Reference
A tool used in plans to automatically reuse data points, such as depths or measurements, ensuring consistency and accuracy across different plans.
- Revision Log
A record of changes made to a plan, including updates on who approved or reviewed the plan.
- Right Side Panel
A tool in RigBridge that provides contextual options, such as properties and integrations, based on the active plan or section.
- Step
A pre-defined segment in a plan detailing specific tasks. Steps are planned and structured, ensuring the systematic execution of an operation.
- Tab Navigation
A feature in the Plan Editor that allows users to switch between multiple plans or sections using tabs at the top of the interface.
- Task Overview
A section in the Plan Editor where users can view and manage all the tasks associated with a plan.
- Text Editor
A tool in RigBridge that allows users to add or modify text in a plan, including instructions, comments, and properties.