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INTEQ
Baker Hughes INTEQ has rede-
fined the drilling and evaluation
process by combining the latest
LWD measurements and dynam-
ics/pressure management services
with the industry’s leading rotary
closed loop drilling systems -
assuring the ultimate in perform-
ance, well placement and system
reliability on each well.
Our AutoTrak® system is a revolution- operating hours and saved oil compa- Performance to date
ary rotary drilling technology that nies more than $300 million dollars
AutoTrak RCLS surpassed
delivers superior efficiency, by reducing overall drilling costs.
1,000,000 m (3,250,000 ft.)
unmatched geosteering precision and of cumulative hole drilled on
ultra-extended reach capability. The In addition, the system has made a
July 31, 2001.
AutoTrak system includes an significant impact in fields by increas-
advanced BHA that steers itself during ing well productivity and reducing the
Below is a list highlighting
continuous drillstring rotation. Near- number of wells required to develop
some of the impressive
bit formation evaluation and geosteer- the reservoir.
records held by AutoTrak:
ing sensors enable the AutoTrak
steering unit to keep the well precisely AutoTrak RCLS benefits include:
in the reservoir target zone. • Longest single run
• continuous rotation for optimized (hours): 286.2 circulating,
Since its commercial introduction in penetration rates 241.7 drilling on BP Miller
well 16/8b-A23.
1997, the AutoTrak Rotary Closed
Loop System (RCLS) has been used • major improvements in drilling
on 600+ wells in over 15 countries efficiency • Longest single run
worldwide. The system’s economic (distance): 13,245 ft on
advantages over previous drilling • the ability to drill the industry’s Chevron Alba A37
systems have helped change the way most complex 3-D well profiles
oil companies plan and execute their • Longest horizontal
• more contact with pay in areas of
field development programs. section: 10,184 ft on
geologic uncertainty Norsk Hydro Troll P-14.
To date, AutoTrak - the industry’s
• unparalleled extended reach. • Deepest horizontal
leading rotary steerable drilling
system - has accumulated over 70,000 section: 18,307 ft TVD
on Shell Mississippi
Canyon 809 A-6ST2
Direction
DOWNHOLE COMPUTER
compares MWD sensor data to programmed
deviation then automatically controls steering
Bit Side Force
to keep the assembly on course. It also
communicates with the surface, receiving
downlinked command — fully confirming
their implementation.
Mag
nitu
de
Vertical Well
12500 (9 rockbits)
Gross ROP: 6.66 FPH
Net ROP: 8.65 FPH
AutoTrak
13000
(1 HCC TX 445 bit)
Gross ROP: 10.78 FPH
Excl. Weather: 12.6 FPH
Net ROP: 18.94 FPH
13500
14000
14500
15000
15500
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Days
Automated Steering
AutoTrak’s automated steering
continually guides the bit to drill
the programmed 3-D well tra-
jectory. The system reliably
achieves “flat” turns and agilely
performs simultaneous build-
and-turn maneuvers.
Downlink Capability
Never before have drillers been
able to communicate with the
bottomhole assembly. Now with
the AutoTrak RCLS, drillers can
downlink commands to the BHA
to achieve their most complex
directional objectives.
Smooth Wellbore
The AutoTrak system drills a
smooth wellbore and can create
a complex well profile without
abrupt doglegs. With the
AutoTrak system, oil companies
can plan to reach multiple tar-
gets with a single well.
Complex Wellpath: Norway
• Complex 3-D profile with 130° turn in azimuth, inclination 61° to 90°
• 3,182 m section drilled in 4 runs
• Highest effective ROP achieved in 8 1/2" section
• Time savings: 12 days, $800,000 in trip time
• Accelerated time for oil production: $67,000 per day ($800,000 for 12 days)
• Total benefit: $1.6 million
Extended Reach
Hughes Christensen’s engineers have designed a line of PDC drill bits optimized
specifically for the AutoTrak system. The new PDC bits incorporated technology
that complements the advantages of the new drilling system, achieving high rates
of penetration, long runs and quality wellbores.
DURASET GAUGE
QUALITY WELLBORE
has a new diamond setting pattern that
combines TCI, Natural Diamonds and Working in tandem, the
Impregnated Technology for superior AutoTrak system and the new
abrasion and erosion resistance - and bits have improved wellbore
longer bit life. quality — greatly enhancing
drilling efficiency.
Optimum Performance with Environmental Safety
Our fluid experts worked alongside Hughes Christensen bit engineers to develop
an optimal bit/fluid combination to reduce the friction coefficients of aggressive
PDC bits in water-base muds.
The AutoTrak system’s
unique capabilities enable
AutoTrak Technology Drives CAPEX Reduction
oil companies to change
the way they plan and
execute field develop-
Conventional Offshore Development vs. AutoTrak Offshore Development
ment programs. The
system can drill complex,
extended reach wells that
hit multiple targets,
expanding the range of
offshore platforms. With
the AutoTrak system,
existing structures can
reach untapped reserves
at reduced capital
expense. Using AutoTrak
rotary closed loop
systems, oil companies
can develop new fields A conventional offshore development may require two or more plat-
with fewer wells, tem- forms, each with 20 or more wells, to produce the reservoir.
plates and platforms. Limitations of conventional drilling technology constrains the coverage
of each platform to about a two-mile radius. Some target zones are
bypassed for drilling considerations.
VS.
A New Approach, using the AutoTrak service, can develop the same
reservoir more completely with fewer wells drilled from a single plat-
form. The same platform can reach secondary targets within a five-mile
radius without subsea completions and tie-backs. Potential capital
expense reductions of 25% to 50% may be possible using this break-
through technology.
System Specifications
Vertical Resolution: 8” (20 cm) for 90% response 8” (20 cm) for 90% response
Operating Specifications and Limits in conductive beds in conductive beds
Flow Rate: Low Flow For 330 - 420 GPM 475 - 790 GPM Vertical Resolution: 12” (30 cm) for 90% response 12” (30 cm) for 90% response
Downlink Operation 1,250 - 1,600 LPM 1,800 - 3,000 LPM in conductive beds in conductive beds
Maximum WOB: 55,000 lbs (250 kN) 88,000 lbs (400 kN)
Maximum Tool 250 rpm 250 rpm Gamma Ray
Rotation:
Maximum Bit Torque: 14,500 ft lbs (20 kNm) 32,500 ft lbs (45 kNm) Distance From Bit: 16.4 ft (5m) 15.4 ft (4.7m)
Maximum Torque 22,000 ft lbs (30 kNm) 90,000 ft lbs (124 kNm) Sensor Type: Scintillation (x2) Scintillation (x2)
To Failure: Measurement: API GR API GR
Maximum Overpull 109,000 lbs 211,000 lbs Range: 0-250 API 0-250 API
(Continued Operation): (487 kN) (936 kN)
Accuracy: ±3% of full scale ±3% of full scale
Maximum Overpull 578,000 lbs 1,514,000 lbs
Statistical Repeatability: ±3 API@ 100 API and ±3 API@ 100 API and
To Failure: (2,620 kN) (6,700 kN)
ROP = 60 ft/hr (18.3m/hr) ROP = 60 ft/hr (18.3m/hr)
Max. Operating Temp: 300°F (150°C) 300°F (150°C) Vertical Resolution 6” (15.3 cm) 6” (15.3 cm)
Max. Survival Temp: 311°F (155°C) 311°F (155°C)
Max. Hydrostatic 20,000 psi (1,380 bar) 20,000 psi (1,380 bar) Near Bit Inclination
Pressure:
Distance From Bit: 3.0 ft (0.9m) 2.4 ft (0.7m)
Max. Bit Pressure Drop: 2,000 psi (138 bar) 2,000 psi (138 bar)
Sensor Type: Tri-axial Accelerometer Tri-axial Accelerometer
Maximum LCM: 40 ppb = 114 Kg/m3 40 ppb = 114 Kg/m3
Higher concentration Fine nutplug Fine nutplug
can be run upon request Directional
Maximum DLS For With Rotation: 9°/100 ft 10°/100 ft
Tool Passage: W/O Rotation: 12°/100 ft Distance From Bit: 32.8 ft (10.0m) 33.6 ft (10.2m)
Sensor Type: Tri-axial Accelerometer Tri-axial Accelerometer
Surface Unit - Bypass Actuator Unit Tri-axial Flux Gate Tri-axial Flux Gate
Weight: 900 lbs (400 Kg) 900 lbs (400 Kg) Vibration
Dimensions: 1.6m x 0.6 x 0.9m 1.6m x 0.6 x 0.9m
Maximum Standpipe 7,100 psi (500 bar) 7,100 psi (500 bar) Distance From Bit: 21.7 ft (6.6m) 20.1 ft (6.3m)
Pressure: Sensor Type: Tri-axial Accelerometer Tri-axial Accelerometer
Required Air Supply: 90-130 psi @ 630 l/min 90-130 psi @ 630 l/min
Hammer Union HP Mud Line ln: HP Mud Line ln:
Connections at Unit: 2” Fig. 1502 Box 2” Fig. 1502 Box
LP Mud Line Out: LP Mud Line Out:
2” Fig. 1502 Pin 2” Fig. 1502 Pin
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