Dring Pac “The skidder motors are LeTourneau #4 AC 900 RPM motor sack and pinion dive with «609 _gex ratio. There are a namber of variables that have to be assumed quntfed in order to ‘produce the skidding capsbility carts; namely, the stati and dynamic coeicients of friton, ‘he stall thst ofthe mote, and the acual weight ofthe diling package during skidding ‘The static and dynamic exeficins of feton have been selected based on laboratory testing ‘of the fitan properties oa number of commercially avulble greases The accuracy ofthe ‘chart is greatly dependant onthe actual conditions onthe rig. Therefore, i en to ensure that all siding/guiding surfaces are properly cleaned and fieed of any debris, and well Tubricated with the pope lubicant. Based onthe aforementioned studies, itis recommended to use Koper-Kote Iubricant.Sea-Li8 300 and MP-SO lubricants also gave acceptable test rests, but at as good asthe Koper Kote ‘The condition of each skidding motor is assumed to be good and capable of near-pea performance. The motor brake release should be checked (by “bumping” the motor and watching the Bake) prior io skidding to ensure thatthe brakes ae ot stick, which could Tend to pushing against the bake. The stall thrust capacity of the skdder motors, whichis needed to break the static ction atthe start of every skidding operation, have been assume 0 be 310 Kips. The LeToureau motor is actually capable of a higher stall thrust capacity However itis not recommended to allow the motor to reach is maximum stall torque avoid the rk of burning up an electric moto and to protect te structural supports ofthe skier ‘motes. Similar, to protet the motors, the runing time in steady thrust (231 Kips) should ‘not exceed 15 minutes per hour. Furthermore, the associat amperage isnot t exceed 135, ‘Amps. Operations in exc of these recommendations may damage the moter. The maximum amps wil be drawn when sting the skidding, Le. overcoming the static fiction. The arp meter should be watched closely as the sta baton is pushed, and if the skidding doesnot start immediately, stop and check for binding or other obstructions. Aer breaking the state fiction and commencing sliding, the amperage wil dop to the level, needed o continue siding Inthe ease ofthe tansverse skiing the amperage should remain ‘elavely steady. Inthe case ofthe longitudinal skidding, the amperage will depend onthe distance from the CL of roary to the ri's transom. The amperage will decrease a6 the package is moved in clover to th transom and wil increase asthe package is skidded out ‘vay fiom the tansonm, Ifthe amperage exceeds 135 amps, the sliding operation should be "Hopped andthe derrick setback should be reduced by lying down tubules 11s important w noe, tht for ceri rigs with heavier dling package tbe amperage could exceed 138 amps even without any pipe inthe setback during normal skidding operations. In these eases, consideratior shouldbe given to removing any loads onthe elevated pipe rack tnd dell Moor that ave wally not there during normal skidding operations. 1f 19 unusual Toads wre on the drlig package, skiing is 10 commenceleoninue and the amperage ‘monitored fr these eats to ensure that the amperage level say within the expected range,LeTourmeau offers a por lockout electric conto! modification that allows you to realign th package momentarily during longitudinal skidding operations. Technical Operations Electrical s70up could provide mare information on this option i required ‘The actual weight ofthe dling package (including water, mud, operating Mids, tals. ct) nist be vetified aginst what is shown on te chart prior to skidding The setback oad values shown onthe chart must be reduced by the amount of any other variable loads onthe dling package if shove what is shown onthe chart. This does not apply to ems stored in the tlevated pipe rack, The chart is produced onthe basis of a uniformly faded elevated pipe rack with a total load anywhere between 0 Kips to maximam expat, As recommended by ‘LeToureau andthe Operating Manual, tis assumed tat the package is located such that the rotary Cl is tthe CL of the hull pris to longitudinal skidding. ts aso, assumed that all Pipe inthe elevated pipe rack i ufo distributed in the rick Prior to skiing the tubular in the setback should be chained to the dec at the monkey board level to prevent shifting should any’ ofthe racking bord Giger lo shoulda sudden hang-ap occur during skidding. During the skidding operation, attention should be paid to ensure that noise and vibration levels fom the skid ral kidding motors and gearbonce do not exceed the levels normally experienced on the rig. Wind conditions will also affet the skidding capacity of the system and should be meritored during skidding operations. A ‘essing wind of 20 knots was assumed in producing the attached chars, Last but not lest i is important to keepin mind that the maximum setback mits provided herein were determined with the assumptions discussed above. Therefore, these assumptions should be appropriately factored into planning and decision-making regarding longitudinal transverse skidding Inthe cases of extremely high setbacks, consideration shouldbe given 10 having spare skidding motor onboard or readily avaiable, Please contact GSF Technical Operations for any farther questions regarding transverse and Fongitdinl skidding capabilities,