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RigSync: A Digital Twin Platform for Onshore Rig Move

Project Type: Self-Initiated

Project Description

The relocation of drilling rigs a process known as a "Rig Move" is currently a highly inefficient, manual operation that relies on static spreadsheets and radio communication to manage over 100 heavy truckloads. These inefficiencies result in significant non-productive time (NPT) and financial losses due to the high daily spread costs of drilling rigs. This project presents RigSync, an integrated digital twin platform that combines predictive simulation, optimization logic, and real-time tracking to streamline these logistics. Developed by a multidisciplinary team from Computer Science, Petroleum Engineering, and Industrial & Systems Engineering, the system utilizes Discrete Event Simulation (DES) to generate What-If scenarios and a Critical Path Method (CPM) engine to ensure 100% accurate sequencing of rig-down dependencies. RigSync continuously compares physical reality against virtual models using GPS-driven Gap Analysis. When deviations exceed a defined tolerance threshold, the system triggers alerts and prompts users to log standardized "Reason Codes" into a historical database for future continuous improvement. Key technical specifications achieved include updating the Estimated Time of Completion (ETC) within 3 minutes of a delay event and exporting comprehensive reports every 12 hours to match crew shift changes. By applying Queuing Theory to optimize truck-and-crane allocation, RigSync aims to reduce "flat time" and operational bottlenecks.