TrackMaster CH

Cased hole whipstock system

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TrackMaster CH
Applications
Sidetracking from 4-in to 20-in casing sizes for

all grades of casing exits

expandable casing exits

liner exits

low-side casing exits

dual and triple casing exits

restricted holes
Benefits

High-quality, application-specific casing exits

One-trip reliability

Efficient, extended-length rathole drilling in
high- to low-strength formations
Features

Multiramp whipstock enhances milling and improves effective
dogleg across exit window.

Whipstock mills deliver casing exits and ratholes efficiently.

Anchor options allow a fully retrievable whipstock system and
an isolation packing element.

One-trip set and drill-ahead systems are available options.
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The TrackMaster CH* cased hole
whipstock system delivers quality,
full-gauge windows for exiting
steel casing. Premium mills enable
quality window exits in high-grade
steel and chrome casings and
in formations with unconfined
compressive strengths of more
than 40,000 psi. The systems
fast, high-quality windows and
sidetracks are tailored to each
applications objectives.
The TrackMaster CH system is designed to offer quality casing exits in standard and
high-grade steel and chrome casings.
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Modeling processes for operational efficiency
The TrackMaster CH system uses sophisticated dynamic modeling
for operational efficiencies in any location, while reducing NPT
for unplanned events. The engineered wellbore departure design,
modeling, and simulation are supported by analytical software
systems that complement the TrackMasterCH system toolbox.
Through these advanced modeling systems, the TrackMaster CH
system delivers fast, high-quality windows and sidetracks tailored
to each applications objectives. The systems include WhipSim*
casing exit simulation software, i-DRILL* engineered drilling system
design, and Runner* drillstring analysis program.
Drillbit designs for optimal cutting structures
The IDEAS* drillbit design platform designs and tests mill behavior
to optimize mill cutting structures for each operation.
Through numerous virtual iterations of mill design, the IDEAS
platform eliminates the time-consuming trial-and-error process to
refine designs for specific casing materials and exit formations.
Mill systems designed with the IDEAS platform provide faster exits
and extended rathole lengths.
System design and dynamic modeling
Analytical software systems that provide sophisticated dynamic modeling deliver
operational efficiencies to optimize mill cutting structures for each operation.
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Window modeling
Casing exit window modeling
The WhipSim casing exit simulation
software models the milling operation, the
window geometry of the milled window,
and testing of the pass-through capability
of the follow-up assemblies for the
completed window.
The information is used to predict

window geometry on exit casing

size and shape of the wellbore section
formed by the whipstock, casing
window, and formation

rathole trajectory

curvature and dogleg severity (DLS)
of liners or BHAs going through the
sidetrack system.
WhipSim software analyses help ensure
that completion strings are not affected
by the dogleg across the whipstock. The
software calculates DLS for a liner or BHA
pass-through and forces and stress of
theliner or BHA.
Milling systems designed with the IDEAS platform and modeled with WhipSim software ensure smooth casing exits
and minimize kickoff DLS.
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Predictive modeling
Optimized whipstock system design
Modeling with the i-DRILL engineered drilling
system design helps complete the optimal mill
and whipstock design and configuration.
The i-DRILL system design process uses
predictive modeling to identify application-
specific solutions that minimize vibrations and
stick/slip and that optimize BHA performance.
It also quantifies vibrations and ROP as a
function of time by combining steel and rock
cutting models based on extensive laboratory
testing. Eachcomponentof the BHA and
drillstring is simulated and analyzed.
A virtual drilling environment
Using offset well data, surface and downhole measurements, and a thorough knowledge
of products and applications, the i-DRILL system design process creates a virtual drilling
environment. Simulating the drilling operation enables evaluation of the root causes of
inefficient and damaging BHA behavior. Multiple approaches for improving milling performance
and avoiding milling risks can be evaluated using sophisticated dynamic analysis.
The i-DRILL design process creates a virtual drilling
environment to evaluate BHA behavior and deliver
application-specific mill and whipstock designs.
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Surface parameter modeling
The Runner drillstring analysis program provides a complete sidetracking operation
modelto help analyze surface parameters, torque and drag, setting operations for
anchorsand shear bolt activation, and contact forces and buckle states of the working
string in the departure operation. Runner modeling is used for prerun analysis and for
postjob verification.
Once the actual operation has begun, the Runner program provides a real-time analysis of
the modeled parameters as compared with the actual parameters.
The Runner program provides a complete sidetracking
model and real-time analysis of the modeledparameters.
Simulation and real-time analysis
Bi-mill and tri-mill
configurations
The dress millthe third milling
configurationconditions
the window, ensuring that
subsequent assemblies can
bedeployed and retrieved
without obstruction.
The function of the second
milling configurationthe follow
millis to elongate the window
using carbide inserts, which
have chip-breaking features for
efficient casing removal.
The systems lead mill is
geometrically matched to the
angles on the whipstock to
maximize cutting structure
engagement with the casing,
while minimizing loads on the
whipstock face.
Milling options
FasTrack* one-trip mill

Drills conventional and extended
ratholes efficiently

Delivers consistent, fast, and reliable
milling performance

Offers increased durability with
optional PDC cutters
Hard-formation bi-mill

Reduces wear and improves impact
resistance with high-density PDC
cutting structure
i-MILL* PDC whipstock mill

Drills soft to medium-hard formations
at high ROP

Enhances steerability through
millgeometry
Carbide tri-mill

Drills 3- to 15-ft ratholes effectively

Provides cost-effective milling
performance with standard
MillMaster* carbide inserts
A variety of mill cutting structures deliver efficient and cost-effective performance
inany sidetracking operation.
Follow and dress mill configuration
The TrackMaster CH system is designed to offer two- or three-mill configurations,
providing advanced window milling capabilities.
The bi-mill design includes both the lead mill and the follow mill. All three mills are
included in the tri-mill configuration.
Window execution
High-quality, full-gauge windows
The TrackMaster CH systems three-part ramp-and-mill design
offers milling efficiency and high-quality casing exit windows.
High-quality, full-gauge windows offer more completion options.

The fast-cutout ramp at the top of the whipstock cradles a full-
gauge lead mill while running in hole and sets the necessary
kickoff angle to initiate cutout. The result is a full-gauge
window within a few inches of thecutout.

The full-gauge section of the whipstock extends the window
and maximizes the window quality while reducing DLS.

The midramp accelerates the lead mill past its center point,
facilitating completion of the window and rathole in one run.
The lead and follow mills work together to create
two unique cutouts, and as milling continues,
a single window is completed. This two-mill
configuration allows placement of the window top
above the whipstock slide for improved effective
dogleg across casing exits and kickoffs.
Mills first cut
Mills through
Whip and window
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Efficient and flexible run-in design
The TrackMaster CH system incorporates a
patented multiple-ramp whipstock design to
enhance critical milling processes. Casing
engagement and removal are optimized by
matching the angles between the whip face
and the milling tool.

Multiple-ramp slide and hinge flexibility
Exclusive TrackMaster CH whipstock
technologies provide

full-gauge, usable casing exits

one-trip reliability

fast, efficient operations

windows that are right for the application

improved effective dogleg across the exit.
The TrackMaster CH systems hookup
attachment allows flexibility between the
milling assembly and the whipstock. This
flexibility enables higher torque tolerances
during orientation and trouble-free passage
through doglegs when tripping in.
A one-way kickover hinge provides an
additional flex point during orientation and
when running in hole. It also ensures that the
whipstock ramp is positioned to direct the mill
to the initial cutout point in the casing.
Fast cutout ramp Full-gauge section
Mid ramp Hinge
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Secure anchoring options include (from left to right) the hydraulically actuated expandable anchor,
the retrievable anchor, the retrievable anchor with packer assembly, and the permanent packer anchor.
Secure placement for
effective performance
The TrackMaster CH system has four types
of anchors to secure the whipstock system
during sidetracking operations.

The hydraulically actuated expandable
anchor secures placement of the
whipstock in the wellbore. The most
versatile anchor option, it provides
flexibility for a range of casing sizes
and for any tool size when borehole
isolation with a packing element is
not required.

The retrievable anchor is a hydraulically
set anchor system.

The retrievable anchor with packer
assembly is a hydraulically set anchor
system for use when borehole isolation
with a packing element is required.

The permanent packer anchor is used
when borehole isolation with a permanent
barrier is required.
Anchoring options
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Case Studies
Low-side casing exit
savesUSD655,000
PEMEX used the TrackMaster CH system to
perform the first deepwater low-side casing
exit in Mexico. After borehole instability
caused a fish to be left in the borehole, the
TrackMaster CH system was modified for the
low-side sidetracking.
The system milled an 11-in casing exit with
a low-side toolface orientation of 154 and
drilled a rathole in one trip so that drilling
of the section could continue. Low-side
orientation reduced wellbore inclination,
offering a complete solution for the directional
trajectory and saving USD 655,000.
Mexicos first deepwater low-side casing exit
performedin one trip
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Case Studies
Single-trip, dual-casing exitperformed
for the first time in India
Cased hole whipstock system saves
4days in soft shale formation
The TrackMaster CH whipstock system
wasused to perform the first single-trip,
dual-casing exit offshore India. More than
22.9 ft[7 m]of casing was milled to create a
full-gauge window, and 6.6 ft [2 m] of rathole
was drilled in the soft shale formation.
The entire operation, which usually takes
8 days, was completed in only 4 days. The
sidetracking BHA entered the rathole and
successfully drilled ahead on the first attempt.
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Case Studies
Cased hole system sets performance
level in Texas oil field
An operator drilling in a hard and cherty
limestone field outside Midland, Texas, US,
ran the TrackMaster CH system with the
FasTrack one-trip mill to create a window and
drill a rathole in one run. Sidetracking out of
the 7-in casing required a cutting structure
that could mill the casing and drill the rathole
in the hard formation.
A clean, full-gauge window was milled in
1.5 hours with the bottom of the window at
1,782 ft [543.2 m]. The 3-ft [.09-m] rathole was
drilled in 0.5 hour, and the entire operation
was completed in one run.
Clean, full-gauge window milled and rathole
drilled in hard and cherty limestone in 2 hours
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Case Studies
Whipstock assembly completes
casing exit and rathole in 11 hours
In the Gulf of Suezs East Zeit field, the
TrackMaster CH system was designed
with anchors large enough to set in a 30-in
casing and drill a 20-ft [6.1-m] rathole for
Dana Petroleum.
In a single trip, the 16-in OD TrackMasterCH
whipstock lead and follow mills completed
a 17.5-in, 22-ft [6.7-m] long exit in the
30-in casing. The exit was milled and
dressedin11hoursthe first time an
exit was completed through 30-in casing.
Thewhipstock assembly also drilled a 20-ft
rathole, enabling the 16-in directional BHA
topass through the casing exit and drill ahead
without delays.
First exit through 30-in casing
completed in Gulf of Suez
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Case Studies
Multistring casing exit revives
80-year-old well in less than 5 hours
Using the TrackMaster CH whipstock system
with an expandable anchor and FasTrack
bi-mill, an operator drilling in the Inglewood
field, California, US, milled the worlds first
three-string casing exit on the first attempt.
The triple-string exit successfully cut
through 7-in, 8
5
8-in, and 13
3
8-in casings in less
than 4hours, and the well first drilled in
1935 and later plugged and abandonedwas
brought back to production in one run with
less than 5 hours of milling time.
Worlds first triple-string casing exit
performed in one run
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Animation
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TrackMaster CH cased hole whipstock
system works.
Case Studies
Read more about how the TrackMaster CH system

performed the first low-side deepwater casing
exit in Mexico and saved USD 655,000

completed the first dual-casing exit in a single
trip in India, saving USD 200,000

delivered the worlds first three-string casing
exit in one trip in the US.