In this paper, we present a Multi-Dimensional analysis of Brazilian Portuguese, based on a large, diverse corpus comprising forty-eight different spoken and written registers. Previous research in MD analysis includes multi-register investigations of a range of languages, including English, Spanish, Somali and Korean, among others. At the same time, a large body of literature on text varieties in Brazilian Portuguese exists, but previous research focusses on specific aspects of one, or at the most, a few varieties at a time and, therefore, does not present a comprehensive picture of register use in the linguistic community of Brazilian Portuguese speakers. In this study, we attempt to fill this gap by employing the MD framework, enabling researchers to account for a large number of different registers, based on a wide repertory of linguistic features. The analysis revealed six dimensions of variation, which are presented, illustrated and discussed here.

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In this chapter, we present an MD analysis of Brazilian Portuguese, based on the Brazilian Register Variation Corpus, comprising 48 different spoken and written registers. The previous literature on text varieties in Brazilian Portuguese focuses on specific aspects of one or at most a few varieties at a time and, therefore, does not present a comprehensive picture of register use in Brazilian Portuguese. In this study, we attempt to fill this gap by employing the MD framework, which enabled us to account for a large number of different registers, based on a wide range of linguistic features. The analysis revealed six dimensions of variation, which are presented and discussed in this chapter.

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The purpose of the paper is to present how an integrated solution was designed to turn a challenging 6-in. section into a successful 6-in. production sidetrack in Norway. A threatening casing wear issue caused by the combination of slow progress and localized dogleg was addressed successfully with a complete redesign of the drilling system. A 6-in. pilot section suffered slow progress due to low rate of penetration and tool failures. Significant amount of metal swarf was recovered while drilling. A casing wear log quantified the wear in the 9 7/8-in. casing, and this led to questioning the feasibility of the planned 6-in. production sidetrack. Operator, rig contractor and integrated services provider worked together to find a solution. First, a detailed study of the wear was performed. A wear log was run, and the casing wear was quantified. Casing wear simulations were then calibrated based on wear logs and it appeared feasible to drill the 6-in. sidetrack if a minimum rate of penetration and a maximum number of revolutions were respected. Second, the drilling system was optimized to ensure faster progress. This was done thanks to the learnings from the pilot section. The mud system was changed, and a lower density was used to increase the rate of penetration. The drillbit was optimized based on the limited wear seen in the bits used in the pilot section. As it was more aggressive, the perceived risk of downhole tool failure was mitigated with the use of an anti-stall tool. Finally, to reduce the incremental wear from the sidetrack operation, casing protectors and lubricants were run. Also, the planned drillpipe was changed to a lighter drillpipe to reduce the sideforces. The new system resulted in a successful drilling and section TD was reached ahead of the estimated perfect time. With this paper we provide a detailed example of how a casing wear issue was addressed. The drivers we extract from this case are useful for the planning of future operations, especially in extended-reach wells.