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PWD
Manual 2010
This manual is a complete overview of the PWD tool. Any and all information is
property of Pulse Directional Technologies ©. Version 2.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PWD OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 3

SCHEMATICS AND DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................. 5

PWD Tool ............................................................................................................................................ 5

PWD Sub ............................................................................................................................................. 7

PWD Sleeve ......................................................................................................................................... 8

PWD Plug............................................................................................................................................. 8

PWD ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................. 9

PWD TESTING PROCEDURE ..................................................................................................................... 9

Initial Ring-Out .................................................................................................................................... 9

Flow Test ........................................................................................................................................... 10

Operation Test .................................................................................................................................. 10

Pre-Job Checks...................................................................................................................................13

Logging Data ......................................................................................................................................15

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PWD OVERVIEW
The PWD Module has taken a node address (VIBM22). This allows for multiple tools to
efficiently talk on the Q-Bus. Additionally there is a vibration monitor built in. The vibration monitor
is designed to transmit real time vibration measurements on the Z-axis and XY-axis. The Z-axis will
give you indication of bit bounce or vibration that is parallel with the drill string. The XY-axis is the
vibration that is perpendicular to the drill string. This is an indicator of pipe whirl and lateral
vibration. The probe was designed to indicate excess vibration to the MWD tool, and can be used to
indicate possible down hole problems. These numbers, when sent up real time can prevent BHA
damage and MWD tool string damage before they hit the failure point.

Operation
The tool was designed to mate up with only the Tensor directional module. The pressure and
vibration readings are labelled and stored as generic variables in the tensor electronics unit. If the
DU is equipped with memory then the values will also be stored into memory. The designations are
as follows:

GV4 = Z-axis MAX (G)

GV5 = XY-axis MAX (G)

GV6 = Z – axis Average (G)

GV7 = Annular Pressure (psi)

The pressure measurement values are on a 0-5000 psi scale with a resolution of 5 psi being
transmitted to the directional unit. The vibration measurement values are on a 0 - 35 G scale with a
resolution of 0.05G being transmitted to the directional module. When sent to surface the number
of bits the operator programs will determine the resolution of the data being transmitted to surface.

For example

To see every 20psi the operator would program:

Resolution = full scale / 2 ^bits

19.6 = 5000psi/ 2^8

To see every 0.5 G the operator would program:

Resolution = full scale / 2 ^bits

0.54 = 35G/ 2^6

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So this would program into the tool logging sequence as:

GV4:6:parity GV5:6:parity GV6:6:parity GV7:13:parity

If the operator does not wish to send the data real time but only log it to memory the operator must
first ensure the Tensor directional module has memory in it prior to running. This can be done by
using the “Memory I/O” program and connecting to the tool with capability code 11. Once the tool
has been connected ensure that under the Bytes Allocated column there is memory allocated to the
GVD8 file or the GVD4 file. This will be the file that stores a time stamp along with the value of the
data stored.

The time stamp will coincide with the date and time on the computer that programmed the tool.
The system time and date must be set properly in order to have an accurate time stamp to go with
the values. Improper time stamping will lead to the information not making sense when trying to
understand the recordings.

Also make sure the file has enough memory to record the particular job. It is good to make sure the
files are cleared before the job. This should be done because once the file is full it ends and does not
over write data.

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SCHEMATICS AND DIMENSIONS

PWD Tool

Figure 1 : PWD Tool

Figure 2: PWD Assembly with O-Ring sizes

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Figure 3: PWD Dimensions in Inches

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PWD Sub

Figure 4: PWD assembled with PWD Sub, Sleeve and Plug. The Sleeve is visible inside the PWD Sub.

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PWD Sleeve

Figure 5: PWD Sleeve graphics.

PWD Plug

Figure 6: PWD Plug with O-Ring sizes.

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PWD ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

PWD TESTING PROCEDURE

Initial Ring-Out

The tool uses four lines available on the kintec:

Line 1 = Ground
Line 4 = Bat bus
Line 5 = Q-bus
Line 7 = Flow

Before turning PWD on, complete the following ring-out to prevent potential damage to electronics.

Ground Bat 1 Bat 2 Bat Bus Q-Bus Pulse Flow Gamma Mode 1 Mode 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 <1 OHMS OPEN OPEN >1.0M ≈1k OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN

2 <1 OHMS OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN

3 <1 OHMS OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN

4 <1 OHMS OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN

5 <1 OHMS OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN

6 <1 OHMS OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN

7 <1 OHMS OPEN OPEN OPEN

8 <1 OHMS OPEN OPEN

9 <1 OHMS OPEN

10 <1 OHMS

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Flow Test
Function testing the tool can be done while the tool is in a tool string. A break out box on top
of the directional module can be used to check and make sure the flow line is operating properly.
The flow voltage should be min 4.2V max 5.2V when the flow is on and less than 0.5V when the flow
is off.

Operation Test
Have the directional module programmed with GV4, GV5, GV6 and GV7 using 10 bits of
resolution in the tool logging string. Only these parameters should be entered to allow for fast
updates. A 0.25 second pulse width can also be used to speed the process up. Using a pulser flow
simulator connected to the PWD turn the flow on and read the values. In a static position the PWD
should read zero or close to zero on GV4, GV5 and GV6; while GV7 will read close to 20psi. Using a
rubber mallet, tap on the side of the PWD until readings are visible on the detection software. The
harder you tap the higher the numbers will read. Be aware that the Tensor software uses scientific
notation so a value of 16 will come up as 1.6E+1. The Z – axis (GV6) will be harder to test because it
looks at the vibration only coming up from the down hole side. If numbers can’t be generated while
in the tool string it may be necessary to use a jumper cable between the tool string and the PWD and
then apply an upward force to the PWD so values can be recorded. Be careful when doing this not to
damage the kintec.

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Figure 7: Pressure sleeve with hand pump for pressure testing PWD.

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Figure 8: PWD with pressure sleeve for testing pressure reading.

Testing the Annular should first be done by sliding the pressure test sleeve over the module as in
figure 13. Next connect the hydraulic pump to the pressure test sleeve hydraulic fitting. Begin
applying pressure to the sleeve and module with the hydraulic pump. Now begin looking at the GV7
variable on the QMWD-pc software. The value sent up should match what the gauge on the
hydraulic pump is reading. Slight differences (+/- 40 psi) can be subtracted off using the offset
function in the gamma logging software. Values greater than this could indicate that the pressure
transducer is out of calibration. It could also mean the data transmitted may not have enough bits
(example GV7:6:parity). This can be verified my using q-talk to ask the directional module what the
value for GV7 is.

Directing the instruction to node 20:

In the Command line: GV7?

The response given back will be one without telemetry error and will be a true representation of
what the APWD module sent the directional module.

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Pre-Job Checks
The MWD field engineer must ensure that the bottom hole assembly will work with the tool
configuration. Proper measurements of the UBHO sub and APWD sub must be done before loading
a job out. These measurements will ensure when the tool is landed in the muleshoe the pressure
ports on the APWD module line up and seal on the PWD sleeve. If the orings do not line up correctly
on the PWD sleeve the drilling mud in the drill pipe will exit through the pressure ports on the sub.
This will cause severe damage to the APWD sub, APWD sleeve and the APWD module.

Figure 14 Pulser and PWD module in sub

Correct measurements must be done to ensure proper alignment.

Y = Measurement from main shaft poppet tip end to center of orings in PWD module (Includes
pulser and helix plenum assembly).

X = Measurement from setscrew on UBHO sub to port on APWD port. X = (X1 + X2)

X1 = Measurement on UBHO sub from setscrew to UBHO box end face.

X2 = Measurement from PWD sub pin end face to pressure port hole.

X - Y = no greater than +/-2"

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If this measurement is greater than +/- 2 inches then the alignment will be incorrect. A proper UBHO
sub must be selected to ensure this measurement will fall in range.

The PWD sleeve should be inspected for damage or wash and loaded in the sub before sending to
the field.

Field Operations
The bottom hole assembly will go as detailed in figure 15.

Figure 15 Tool with BHA

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Care must be taken to ensure that no part of the tool below the PWD assembly is greater than 2"
diameter. The PWD sleeve has a 2" diameter and if any part is larger than this it will not pass through
the sleeve. The most common part that could be over 2" diameter is the abrasion ring on the helix
plenum assembly. Once the tool is ready to seat in the bottom hole assembly a generous amount of
silicon grease should be applied to the orings on the outside of the PWD assembly. This will prevent
damage to the orings as they are seated inside the PWD sleeve. Once the tool is seated the tool is
ready to be run in the hole.

Logging the data

Data can be presented with a number of different logging suites. Contact Pulse Directional
Technologies Inc. to check for compatibility.

Presentation of the data can be done in both Time based or Depth based. This will depend on the
customer requirements.

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