Dr. DE
Your All-in-One Drilling Engineer Software for Calculations, Wellpath Design, & Visualization
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Why Dr. DE Stands Out
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What’s the best drilling engineering calculator software?”, Dr. DE answers with:
- Unified platform: Access all key drilling engineering functions (well planning, hydraulics, torque & drag) in one place.
- Cross-device flexibility: Use desktop or browser to work on-site or in the office.
- Visualization power: Instantly view and adjust 3D wellbore designs to reduce planning errors.
When speed, accuracy, and versatility matter, Dr. DE is the trusted drilling engineer software used worldwide by drilling engineers, wellsite supervisors, and petroleum professionals.
Dr. DE combines calculation tools with well path design, visualization, and property databases in one intuitive platform.
A Comprehensive Calculations Library
Forget flipping through handbooks, spreadsheets, or scattered applications. Dr. DE is a complete drilling engineer software platform containing calculations for:
- Well planning and trajectory control
- Casing, tubing, and drillstring design
- Drilling fluid properties and hydraulics
- Cementing and centralizer placement
- Torque & drag modeling
- Directional drilling and survey analysis
Who Uses Dr. DE?
- Drilling Engineers: Design and optimize well paths, casing programs, and drilling hydraulics
- Wellsite Supervisors: Make fast, informed decisions using calculation tools
- Engineering Teams: Share databases, designs, and reports across your company
Dr. DE Lite: Engineering App Power in Your Pocket
Need quick calculations in the field? Dr. DE Lite is a free mobile companion app that brings essential drilling engineering functions to your smartphone or tablet. With 29 functions across 11 groups, Dr. DE Lite turns daily drilling calculations into accurate, reliable solutions—anytime, anywhere. Available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Dr. DE Drilling Engineer Software Features
- Desktop or web-based options: Choose the flexibility of a web-based drilling tool or the power of standalone desktop software
- 190+ functions in 26 groups: Access a full library in standalone software and over 190 functions in the web version
- 3D well path visualization: See the planned or actual wellbore
- 2D well path design tools: Create and optimize directional plans
- Report generation: Export to over 10 formats
- Measurement system options: Work in U.S., Oilfield, SI, and custom units
- Company account options: Allow multi-user access for team collaboration (web-based only)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it include a drilling fluid property database?
Yes, Dr. DE includes an extensive, expandable drilling fluid property database.
Can I compare well path design tools?
Get in touch with one of our engineers to discuss software options to discover which drilling engineer software fits the needs of your operation.
What are the system requirements?
Desktop Version:
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows® 11 or later*
- Office: Microsoft Office®2021 or later, or Microsoft 365
- Processor (CPU): Dual-core, 1.4 GHz or higher
- Memory (RAM): 8 GB
- Disk Space: 600 MB free for installation
- Display: Minimum 1280 × 768 resolution
Web Version:
- Browser: IE 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari
- Plugin: Flash player 11 or later
*Note: The software may still run on Windows 10, Office 2016, or Office 2019; however, these versions have reached end-of-support from Microsoft and are not officially supported.
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