Advanced Drilling Technology
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Earth Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: drilling engineering; managed pressure drilling
Interests: mathematical modelling; nonlinear systems; nonlinear oscillations; chaotic and stochastic dynamics; stability and control and design methodology; mechanical vibrations; vibro-impact systems; rotary and percussive drilling; design of drilling modules; dynamics and control of smart structures; dynamics of machine tools and cutting processes; dynamics and fatigue; nonlinear dynamics for design; precision ultrasonic machining; friction dynamics and tribology; machine tool design; CAD/CAM; application of numerical methods in engineering; renewable energy; energy harvesting; underwater acoustics and fluid-structure interactions
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancements in digitalization and automation are transforming the field of drilling engineering. With the integration of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), real-time data management and post-analysis in drilling operations are becoming more efficient, accurate, and cost-effective. This Special Issue aims to explore the cutting-edge technologies that automate the entire drilling process, from planning and preparing drilling programs (such as hydraulic design, casing design, and cementing) to automating various drilling sequences. By leveraging these innovations, it is possible to enhance remote operations, improve safety, reduce costs, and minimize the carbon footprint of drilling activities.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue. We welcome original research articles and reviews that address the following themes:
- Digitalization in drilling engineering;
- AI and ML applications in real-time data management;
- Automation of drilling sequences;
- Environmental impact reduction through technological innovation.
Dr. Behzad Elahifar
Prof. Dr. Marian Wiercigroch
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- drilling technology
- drilling automation
- intelligent drilling
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