Integrated Drilling Equipment (IDE) Company, an integrated drilling rig and equipment manufacturer certified by the American Petroleum Institute, launched the second generation Centurion Drilling Control System, announced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steve Cope. The Centurion system was installed on a new, 1500 horsepower (HP) AC Sparta rig delivered for Lewis Energy.

Developed by IDE’s Automation and Controls Division, the Centurion system employs cutting edge technologies, including an “open architecture” software platform, to put real-time information and control in the hands of the drilling contractor, operator and service companies.

“Open architecture” is a software interface type that allows for the adding, swapping and upgrading of controls; using this type of platform enables service companies to employ specialized applications for control of the autodriller and pressure control aspects of rigs. The use of customer-supplied applications allows for optimal rate-of-penetration while maintaining zone management and the safety of personnel and machinery.

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