In today's high cost drilling environment, vibration is recognized as the primary contributor to drilling inefficiency.

NOV Downhole established BlackBox® technology which allows downhole drilling performance to be recorded at high frequency. By utilizing our expertise in data interpretation, the drilling system can be analyzed and understood. This enables reliable solutions and reduced drilling costs.

The BlackBox Downhole Dynamics Recorder monitors the behavior of the drillstring, drive system and downhole tools by taking high-frequency measurements during the drilling process for post well analysis. At just 2¾” in diameter, the BlackBox recorder’s compact design allows multiple placements along the drillstring. BlackBox analysis validates predictive models and quantifies mitigation effects.