(MANU-0037) (R08) PPS PulseLink MWD User Manual (English)

PPS PULSELINK MWD
English User Manual (MANU-0037 Rev. 08)

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REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date Comments

00 2013-08-13 Initial release
01 2013-09-17 150℃/175℃ option introduced. Modifications to functionality and display are done
accordingly.
02 2014-01-03 Rewriting by the other engineer
03 2014-02-05 Add Depth Tracking System Connection Guide
04 2014-05-29 Add Drilling Monitoring Instruction
05 2014-09-25 Re-arrange pictures
Add Depth Tracking System calibration procedure
06 2014-10-06 Revise entire document
Add Mezintel Gamma Software configuration procedure
07 2017-02-01 Update insulation resistance value and update manual to latest formatting
08 2017-03-13 Update PPS Plot and reference to Depth Tracking System
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1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.1. Objective....................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Overview ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.3. References .................................................................................................................... 4
1.4. Specifications................................................................................................................ 4
1.5. System Overview.......................................................................................................... 5
2. MWD Tool Electrical Connection Check.............................................................................. 7
2.1. Insulation, Continuity and Short Test ........................................................................... 7
2.2. Battery Module Test ................................................................................................... 10
3. MWD Tool Field Assembly .................................................................................................. 12
3.1. MWD Downhole Tool String Composition ............................................................... 12
3.2. Preparation of Downhole Tool ................................................................................... 13
3.3. Downhole Tool Assembly .......................................................................................... 14
3.4. Set Instrument Mounting Offset (IMO)...................................................................... 14
3.5. Muleshoe Assembly ................................................................................................... 15
3.6. Battery Assembly Instruction ..................................................................................... 17
4. MWD Tool Configuration and Test ..................................................................................... 21
4.1 MWD Tool String Connection ................................................................................... 21
4.2 Operation of MWD Surface Software ........................................................................ 21
4.3 DDU Connection and Setup ....................................................................................... 36
4.4 MWD Tool Simulation Test ....................................................................................... 36
5. Field Ground System Preparation ...................................................................................... 40
5.1 UBHO Preparation ..................................................................................................... 40
5.2 Pressure Gauge Installation ........................................................................................ 40
5.3 DDU (Driller Display Unit)........................................................................................ 40
5.4 Depth Tracking System .............................................................................................. 41
6. PPS Plot for MWD Data and Report ................................................................................... 42
6.1 Start PPS Data Service in MWD APPLICATIOn ...................................................... 42
6.2 Start PPS Plot ............................................................................................................. 42
6.3 Open Project ............................................................................................................... 42
6.4 Plot Settings Panel ...................................................................................................... 44
6.5 Data & Plot Panel ....................................................................................................... 47

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6.6 Realtime MWD Data .................................................................................................. 48

6.7 Create Report from Memory Data files ...................................................................... 50
7. MWD Tool Wellhead Operation .......................................................................................... 54
7.1 Tool Preparation ......................................................................................................... 54
7.2 Tool Wellhead Tripping in ......................................................................................... 54
7.3 Wellhead Test ............................................................................................................. 55
7.4 Others.......................................................................................................................... 55
8. Drilling Monitoring ............................................................................................................... 56
8.1 Open Project ............................................................................................................... 56
8.2 Switch to Connection via Pressure Gauge Mode ....................................................... 56
8.3 Start Monitoring Process ............................................................................................ 57
8.4 Stop Monitoring Process ............................................................................................ 58
8.5 Main Tab..................................................................................................................... 58
8.6 Activity Tab ................................................................................................................ 59
8.6 Gamma Data Tab ........................................................................................................ 59
8.7 Temperature and Pressure Data Tab........................................................................... 60
8.8 Vibration Readings Tab .............................................................................................. 60
8.8 Received Data Tab...................................................................................................... 61
8.9 Depth Data Tab........................................................................................................... 61
8.10 Gamma Data Process Tab ....................................................................................... 61
9. MWD Tool Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 63
9.1 No Pulse Received From Shallow Layer Test ............................................................ 63
9.2 No Pulse Received at the Bottom of the Well ............................................................ 63
9.3 Surface Software Decoding Difficulty ....................................................................... 64
Appendix A: List of Figures ..................................................................................................... 65

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1. Introduction
1.1. OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this manual is for field engineers who will operate the PPS PulseLink MWD tool on site to
assemble, disassemble, test and operate the PPS PulseLink MWD tool.
This manual will apply to all operations that work corresponding with PPS PulseLink MWD Tool.
NOTE: This manual includes important information about operation of PPS

PulseLink MWD Tool. Please read it carefully before operating the tool.
1.2. OVERVIEW
The PPS PulseLink MWD is a retrievable, positive pulse MWD tool. Latest directional and Gamma sensors
are used in the tool to guarantee the outstanding performance and accuracy. It provides following
parameters for drilling of directional and horizontal wells: Inclination, Azimuth, Gravity Toolface,
Magnetic Toolface, Dip angle, Total Gravity Field Intensity, Total Magnetic Field Intensity. It also provides
measurement of natural gamma radiation from the formation and well depth information. When PVT
module is installed, the pressure, vibration and temperature around the MWD tool can be measured as
well.
1.3. REFERENCES
 PPS PulseLink MWD Maintenance Manual

 Mezintel Gamma User Manual
 Depth Tracking System User Manual
1.4. SPECIFICATIONS
 Directional Module
 Inclination ±0.1°
 Azimuth ±0.5°
 Tool Face ±1.0°
 Memory capacity 250,000 datasets
 Gamma Module
 Measurement range 0 ~300API
 Accuracy ±5%
 Resolution 1.53API
 Memory capacity 8,000,000 samples
 Sampling interval time 1s~30s
 Environmental
 Working temperature Max. 150°C /175°C options,150°C / 175°C battery
 Vibration 30 G, RMS, 50~300Hz, 3-axis
 Shock 1000 G, 0.5ms, x, y-axis; 500 G, 0.5ms, z-axis

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 Power Supply
 Battery 28.8V, Lithium Thionyl Chloride
 Max working temperature 150°C /175°C
 Working hour 200 hours without Gamma, PVT
 Communication
 Interface CAN bus
 Rate 57600 bits/s
 Mechanical
 Outside diameter 1.875 inch (47.625mm)
 Overall length 21.98 feet (6.7m), without Gamma module
25.26 feet (7.7m), with Gamma module
 Pressure rating 20,000psi
 Other Specifications
 Flow rate range 130 – 1200 US GPM
 Maximum sand content 0.5%
1.5. SYSTEM OVERVIEW
PPS PulseLink MWD Tool is mainly composed of Downhole Tool String and Surface Unit.
Downhole Tool String includes five major modules: Directional Module, Gamma Module, PVT (Pressure,
Vibration and Temperature) Module, Pulser Module and Battery Module. The full assembly of the
Downhole Tool String is shown in Figure 1.
On the bottom of the MWD tool, there are Bottom End and Muleshoe (Muleshoe locates inside of UBHO).
Fishing neck is at the top of the tool which is used for retrieving the MWD tool.
Figure 1 MWD Assembly Drawing
Each module contains a rubber centralizer which can be cut to fit Drill Collars with different sizes.
The PPS PulseLink MWD’s tool string is retrievable. When situation of stuck pipe or fishing happens, it is
possible to retrieve tool from the well.
Surface Unit also includes five major modules: Standpipe Pressure Sensor, Safety Interface Box, DDU
(Driller Display Unit), Computer and Connection Cables.

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Figure 2 DDU and Standpipe Pressure Sensor
Figure 3 MWD System Block Diagram

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2. MWD Tool Electrical Connection Check

2.1. INSULATION, CONTINUITY AND SHORT TEST
For Directional Module, Gamma Module and PVT Module

Purpose: To verify that all internal wires are insulated from barrel, no broken through wires
and no shorted wires.
Procedure:
1) Insert two connectors of the test box to the two ends of the module which needs to be tested. Make
sure the Male Plug to the Female End and the Female Plug to the Male End.
Figure 4 Breakout Test Box Connection
2) Turn all switches to “MAKE” in order to internally connect black sockets with red sockets.
3) Set the multi-meter to ohm. Put the black probe on the outside of the barrel. Insert red probe into
“red 1”, “red 2”, “red 3” and “red 7” respectively. As shown in Figure 5 Insulation Test, the normal
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All
switches
in
MAKE
Figure 5 Insulation Test
4) Turn all switches to “BREAK” to disconnect black sockets from red sockets internally.
5) Set the multi-meter to ohm. Measure resistance between “red 1” and “black 1”, “red 2” and “black
2”, “red 3” and “black 3”, “red 7” and “black 7” respectively. The normal reading should be less
than 1 ohm. This means the internal through wires are good. Refer to Figure 6 Continuity Test
All
switches
in
BREAK
Figure 6 Continuity Test
6) If resistance is out of normal range, measure again and check the problems.
7) Set the multi-meter to ohm. Refer to Figure 7 . Insert the red probe into “red 1”. Insert the black
probe into “black 2”, “black 3” and “black 7” respectively. Normal resistance readings for different
modules are:

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Between “red 1” and “black 2”: Directional Module is about 60 ohm. Gamma Module, PVT module
and Pulser are about 120 ohm.
Between “red 1” and “black 3”, “black 7”: all readings should be greater than 3k ohm
8) Move the red probe from “red 1” to “red 2”, “red 3” and “red 7”, repeat above tests.
For the normal resistance of all combinations, please refer to Table 1 and Table 2
Figure 7 Continuity and Short Test
BREAK 1 2 3 7
1 <1 ohm 120 ohm >3k ohm >3k ohm
2 120 ohm <1 ohm >3k ohm >3k ohm
3 >3k ohm >3k ohm <1 ohm >3k ohm
7 >3k ohm >3k ohm >3k ohm <1 ohm

Table 1 Directional Module Resistance Readings
BREAK 1 2 3 7
1 <1 ohm 120 ohm >3k ohm >3k ohm
2 120 ohm <1 ohm >3k ohm >3k ohm
3 >3k ohm >3k ohm <1 ohm >3k ohm
7 >3k ohm >3k ohm >3k ohm <1 ohm
Table 2 Gamma Module, PVT module and Pulser Resistance Readings

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2.2. BATTERY MODULE TEST
A. Voltage Test For New Battery

1) Turn all switches to “BREAK” and insert Female and Male Plug of the test box to the two ends of the
battery module.
2) Set multi-meter to DC. Insert the red probe into “red 3” and the black probe into “red 7”. Voltage
reading should be between +28V~+29V. Insert the red probe into “black 3” and the black probe into
“black 7”. Voltage reading should be between +28V~+29V as well.
B. Battery and Barrel Insulation Test

1) Turn all switches to “MAKE” and connect battery module with the corresponding Female and Male
Plug of the test box.
2) Set the multi-meter to ohm.
3) Refer to Figure 5 Insulation Test, insert the red probe into “red 1”. Insert the black probe into “black
2”, “black 3”, “black 7” and barrel respectively. The normal reading should be “OL”.
4) Insert the red probe into “red 2”. Insert the black probe into “black 3”, “black 7” and barrel
respectively. The normal reading should be “OL”.
There are voltages existing between “red/black 3” and “red/black 7”, do not measure resistance between
them.
5) Touch the barrel using the red probe. Insert the black probe into “black 3” and “black 7” respectively.
The normal reading should be “OL”.
Refer to Table 3
MAKE 1 2 3 7 Barrel
OL OL OL OL
1
OL OL OL OL
2
OL OL OL
3
OL OL OL
7
OL OL OL OL
Barrel
Table 3 Battery Module Insulation Test
C. Battery Module Continuity Test

1) Turn all switches to “BREAK”.
2) As shown in Figure 8, set the multi-meter to ohm. Measure resistance between “red 1” and
“black 1”, “red 2” and “black 2”, “red 3” and “black 3”, “red 7” and “black 7”. Normal reading
should be less than 1 ohm.

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Figure 8 Battery Module Continuity Test
If the readings from the multi-meter are not correct when doing the above testes, it may be due to the
poor connection between the module and the test box. Try to clean each connection port of the test
box and repeat above tests.

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3. MWD Tool Field Assembly

3.1. MWD DOWNHOLE TOOL STRING COMPOSITION
1) UBHO: the sub which Muleshoe will be put inside of it. UBHO will be connected below the Non-
magnetic Drill Collar.
2) Muleshoe: consists of Muleshoe Housing, Orifice, Key and etc. Muleshoe is used to let the MWD
tool seat inside of it and generate mud pulse. Different size of Muleshoe can be selected based on
different well size.
3) Pulser Module: the driver inside of the Pulser will control the movement of the Pulser’s servo tip.
The movement of the main poppet can be achieved due to the mud function; then, the mud pulse
signal can be gotten.
4) Battery Module: contains high temperature Lithium battery assembly inside of the barrel. Supply
the power needed for the entire downhole tool string.
5) Directional Module: measure and process original data. Control the data transmitting of the
inclination, azimuth, tool face, temperature and etc.
6) Gamma Module: measure and store the downhole gamma data.
7) Centralizer: Keeps tool string staying central in the well. Also provide necessary anti-vibration
and bending flexibility.
8) Fishing Neck: the necessary part to put the tool into the well or retrieve the tool out of the well.

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3.2. PREPARATION OF DOWNHOLE TOOL
1) Muleshoe Selection
There are three sizes of Muleshoe to choose: 99.1mm, 82.6mm and 63.5mm. Please refer to Table
4 Muleshoe Selection.
Table 4 Muleshoe Selection
2) Orifice and Main Poppet Selection

There are four different IDs of orifice can be selected: 1.28 inch, 1.35 inch, 1.40 inch and 1.50 inch.
There are three sizes OD of Main Poppet can be selected. Operator can select different
combination of poppet and orifice based on flow rate, flow density and well depth. Refer to Table
5. Ask company man what the flow range will be, than select poppet and orifice.
Table 5 Main Orifice and Main Poppet Selection

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Before assemble the main poppet onto the shaft, clean the threads carefully. Apply some Blue
Loctite 243 onto the thread and screw on the main poppet tightly.
3) Change of O-rings
Check all O-rings carefully before connect each module together. In general, O-rings should be
replaced every time before put the tool down to the well.
3.3. DOWNHOLE TOOL ASSEMBLY
In the MWD tool string, Pulser is always at the bottom and fishing neck is at the top. The position of
Directional Module, Gamma Module and Battery Module is exchangeable. When assembling the tool,
place the modules onto the stands. Apply some O-ring grease on O-rings to provide sealing as well as
lubricating. Then, use barrel wrench to screw each module together tightly.
3.4. SET INSTRUMENT MOUNTING OFFSET (IMO)
Figure 9 Leveling Instrument
1) Disassemble the fishing neck from the top of the tool string. Using configuration cable connects
the tool with the computer. Make sure all modules are well connected at this time.
2) Rotate MWD tool string until the slot on the Bottom End faces up. Put a levelling instrument onto
the slot; then, rotate the MWD tool slightly until the bubble of the levelling is perfectly at the
center.
3) Turn on the computer and run the PPS MWD software.
Click “Maintenance”  “QA”  “Directional Module”  “Start”. A window as in Figure 10 Set

Instrumentation Mounting Offset (IMO)will display.

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Figure 10 Set Instrumentation Mounting Offset (IMO)
Press “Correct Gravity Toolface” to save the IMO value into the system and the Gravity Toolface
should be shown as 0 afterwards. Turn the tool to 90, 190, 270, and 360 degree to check if the
toolface is correct or not.
3.5. MULESHOE ASSEMBLY
1) Insert correct size of the orifice into the Muleshoe. Use the snap ring to lock it.
2) Clean the inner surface of the UBHO and apply large amount of grease onto it.
3) Take out set screws on the UBHO and wrap them with Teflon tape.
4) Apply large amount of grease onto the O-rings on the Muleshoe. Insert the Muleshoe Key into the
key slot. Use a hammer to knock the roll pin in place. Align the set screw slot on the Muleshoe
with any set screw hole on the UBHO (there are two set screw holes on the UBHO). Then, use the
Muleshoe installation tool to slowly press the Muleshoe into the UBHO.
5) After the Muleshoe is fully pressed in, the set screw slot on the Muleshoe can be seen through the
set screw hole.
6) Use the set screw installation tool to screw the set screw with dog nose into the set screw hole
which has a set screw slot inside. For the other hole, just screw in the normal set screw.
Figure 11 Muleshoe Key Installation

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Figure 12 Muleshoe Orifice Installation
Figure 13 Muleshoe O-ring Installation
NOTE: There are three muleshoe sizes: small, medium and large.
Muleshoes have to use different sized O-rings. For more detail
please refer to the assembly drawing with respect to the specific
Muleshoe

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3.6. BATTERY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
The battery is the most consumed part in the MWD Tool. Therefore, it is necessary to learn how to
replace the battery in the field.
Assembly Procedures:
1) Prepare all needed parts and accessories for the assembly, like Battery Barrel, Battery, Connectors,
Screws, O-rings, Grease, Kapton tape, and etc.
2) As shown in Figure 14 Battery Female Connector Assembly. Put the O-rings on the Female
Connector Housing and apply some grease onto the O-rings. Use four (6-32x0.5”) socket head screws
(apply a little bit Loctite on each screw) to secure the Female Connector Assembly with the Battery.
Figure 14 Battery Female Connector Assembly
3) On the other side of the battery, use another four (6-32x0.5”) socket head screws (apply a little bit of
Loctite on each screw) to connect it with the MDM Connector and Male Rotatory Connector Assembly
(one end is MDM connector; the other end is male rotary connector. Refer to Figure 15 MDM
Connector and Male Connector Assembly). Make sure the rubber insulation cover is always
covered on the male rotary connector during assembling; otherwise the fuse of the battery may be
burned out.

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Figure 15 MDM Connector and Male Connector Assembly
4) Insert the battery into the battery barrel; and screw the female connector housing onto the barrel.
Use barrel wrench to tighten the connection. Then, the male rotary connector will be exposed at the
other side of the barrel.
Figure 16 O-ring Installation On Male Connector Housing
5) Install the O-rings onto the male connector housing as shown in Figure 16 O-ring Installation On
Male Connector Housing Apply some grease onto the O-rings. Let the male rotary connector go
through the housing and screw the housing with the battery barrel. Make sure the face end which has
two thread holes towards outside. Use the barrel wrench to tighten up the connection.
6) The plastic body of the male rotary connector has two O-rings installed on it. Take out the top O-ring
and apply some grease onto the bottom O-ring. Place the wave ring underneath the plastic body and
use two half rings to press the plastic body into the male support (remember to put two O-rings onto
the male support, not showing in Figures). Refer to Figure 17 Male Support Installation, make sure
the thread holes on the male support align with the set screw slots on the plastic body. Apply small
amount of Loctite 242 onto the set screws and screw them into the thread holes on the male support
to secure the male rotary connector.

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Figure 17 Male Support Installation
7) Carefully push the strip of wires into the inner hole of the Male Connector Housing. Apply grease
onto the O-rings on the Male Support; and align the two holes on the Male Support with the two
thread holes on the end surface of the Male Connector Housing. Apply small amount of Loctite 242
onto two 4-40x0.25” set screws and thread them into the holes.
Figure 18 Male Support and Male Connector Housing Holes Alignment
8) Take the rubber insulation cover out of the Male Rotary Connector. Screw the centralizer onto the
Male Connector Housing. Use barrel wrench to tighten them together.

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Figure 19 Battery Module Final Assembly

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4. MWD Tool Configuration and Test

4.1 MWD TOOL STRING CONNECTION
1) Connect each module in sequence as shown in Figure 1 MWD Assembly Drawing. Use barrel
wrench to ensure each connection is fully tightened. Place the whole tool string onto the support
stands. Don’t install the Fishing Neck onto the Battery Module at this moment.
2) Plug the Female Connector of the configuration cable into the battery module. Plug the other
connector of the cable into the port on the Safety Interface Box with label of “MWD TOOL”.
3) Use an USB cable to connect the Safety Interface Box with the Computer.
4.2 OPERATION OF MWD SURFACE SOFTWARE

1) Create New Project/Open Exist Project
Click “MWD Application” software on the desktop, click “File” → “Project” → “Create Project” (If a
new project wants to be created). Create a new project based on the real operation conditions.
After input all necessary information, please have a check and click “Save”. If there are some
projects already existed, please click “Open Project” to open the needed project.
Figure 20 Create New Project

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Figure 21 Project Creation – On-site Information
In Figure 21 Project Creation – On-site Information, all the blank sections need to be filled,
otherwise it cannot be saved.
Figure 22 Project Creation – Calculation Information

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In Figure 22 Project Creation – Calculation Information, please input all field information that
relate to the calculations.
When choose “Display report Azimuth” as “Magnetic”, Azimuth and Toolface are the measured
values.
When choose “Display report Azimuth” as “True”, Azimuth and Toolface are the measured values
+ Dip Value.
When choose “Display report Azimuth” as “Grid”, Azimuth and Toolface are the measured values -
Grid Convergence.
Figure 23 Project Creation – Unit of Measurement
In Figure 23 Project Creation – Unit of Measurement, please choose system units and date
format.
2) Run Profile Management
Please click “File” → “Project” → “Profile Management”, input the information relating to the BHA
(bottom hole assembly) and the MWD tool.

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Figure 24 Run Profile Management
Click “New Run Profile” to create new run. Click “Modify Run Profile” to modify existing run
profiles. Click “View Info” to view information in the selected run profile.

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Figure 25 Input Information inside Run Profile
3) Alignment and Measurement Parameters

In Figure 25 Input Information inside Run Profile, “Muleshoe Alignment” means the angle
difference between the high side of MWD Tool and BHA (Bottom Hole Assembly). After align the
tool with the BHA, the output Toolface value will be the measured value plus Muleshoe Alignment
value.
The parameters of “Directional Sensor to bit offset”, “Gamma Sensor to bit offset” and “Pressure
Sensor to bit offset” are just for system reference, won’t affect the output values.
4) Tie-On Parameters
Measured Depth (MD); Inclination (INC); Azimuth (Azm); True Vertical Depth (TVD);
Wellhead is origin. In North/South coordinate, location above the origin (North) will be positive;
location below the origin (South) will be negative. (N/S)
Wellhead is origin. In East/West coordinate, location at the right of the origin (North) will be
positive; location at the left of the origin (North) will be negative. (E/W)
Horizontal Displacement (VS); Dog-leg Severity (DL)
Target Coordinates
TVD; N/S; E/W

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5) Communication Setup between MWD Software and Downhole Tool

Click “MSS Setup” → “Communication Settings”
Figure 26 Communication Settings
Figure 27 Communication Port Selection
As shown in Figure 27 Communication Port Selection, select the correct communication port for
Downhole Device, then click “Save”. Other devices also can be connected to the software at this
moment by connecting each device with its corresponding communication port.
Click “File” → “Connect to Downhole Device”. Now, the MWD Tool should be successfully
connected to the software.
6) Downhole Tool Configuration

Click “MSS Setup” → “System Configuration”

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Figure 28 System Configuration
A. Master Module:
Figure 29 Tool Configuration – Master Module
IMPORTANT: For each “Transmission Sequence” including A, B, and Survey,

the very first frame of Parameter has to be “TS”, which is the tool status, otherwise
the transmitted data under that sequence would be all wrong.

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“Recording Rule”:
“Pump Controlled Recording” – When pump is off, downhole tool starts to measure the
inclination. When pump is on, “Transmission Sequence Survey” will be transmitted at first. Then,
based on the defined repeat times, “Transmission Sequence A” and “Transmission Sequence B”
will be transmitted in sequence. The default parameters for each sequence can be seen by
choosing each type.
“Pump Setting”:
“Pump OFF Wait” – Set time to wait to confirm pump is off. (Default value is 30 sec)
“Pump ON Wait” – Set time to wait to confirm pump is on. (Default value is 30 sec)
“Battery Temp”
150C – Tool is using 150°C battery. Battery operation range: -40°C to +150°C.
There are two ways to active MWD System:
• “MSS” → “Start Recoding Setting” → “Set delay time” → “Start”
• Connect battery → wait for 5 minutes → MWD tool starts to work
175C – Tool is using 175°C battery. MWD tool will start working when temperature is above
100°C. Tool will stop working when temperature falls below 70°C.
When tool is on the ground, 150°C battery can be used to configure the MWD system. After finish
the configuration, replace 150°C battery with 175°C battery; then, tool will be ready to put into
downhole.
“Threshold Settings”
“Toolface Threshold” – The angle when magnetic toolface will automatically switch to gravity
toolface. (Default angle is 5°)
“User Defined Sequence Settings”

Users can select from following parameters and set up its repeat counts. Here are the definitions
for each parameter:
TS – Status of the Directional Module: 0 – Normal 1 – Abnormal
Gx, Gy, Gz – Each component of gravity force in x, y, z axis
Bx, By, Bz – Each component of magnetic force in x, y, z axis
BT – Total magnetic field intensity, GT – Total gravity field intensity
INC – Inclination, AZ – Azimuth, TF – Toolface
Vib – Vibration in horizontal and vertical direction
TEMP1 – Tool’s inner temperature, PRES1 – Tool’s inner pressure
TEMP2 – Annular temperature, PRES2 – Annular pressure
Gamma – Gamma value of the formation, DipA – Dip angle
VibX – Vibration along x-axis, VibY – Vibration along y-axis, VibZ – Vibration along z-axis
B. Directional Module:
“Enable this Module” – After check the box, this module will be added into MWD system
“Survey Sample Interval” – Sample interval time of inclination measurement (Default value is
3 sec)
“Repeat Count” – Inclination measurement repeat count (Default value is 1 sec)

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“Directional Sample Interval” – Wait time between each transmitting of Data (Default Value is
10 sec)
Figure 30 Tool Configuration – Directional Module
C. Gamma Module:
“Gamma Sample Interval (Rotation)” – Sample interval time of gamma measurement when
use rotation drilling (Default value is 10 sec)
“Gamma Sample Interval (Sliding)” – Sample interval time of gamma measurement when use
sliding drilling (Default value is 10 sec)
Figure 31 Tool Configuration – Gamma Module

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D. PVT Module:
“Sample Interval” – Sample interval time of measurements (Default value is 1 sec)
Figure 32 Tool Configuration – PVT Module
E. Motor Module:
There are four configuration sets need to be set up. Parameters can be selected in drop-down
boxes.
“Pulser Mode” – Current running mode of the pulser. It is corresponding to one of the four
configuration sets and can be changed by sending descending orders.
Figure 33 Tool Configuration – Motor Module

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So far, configurations for each module have been finished. Click “Save” to save all changed
parameters into the tool. If some sections turn to red after clicked “Save” button, it means
some input parameters are not correct. Please check all sections and save it again.
F. Descending Orders
By controlling pump on and pump off to achieve switch of the running modes.
• Keep pump off for more than 5 minutes continuously
• Turn on the pump for 1 minute
• Turn off the pump for 1 minute
• Turn on the pump again for 1 minute
• Turn off the pump for N minutes – N means mode number, range from 1 to 4
• Turn on the pump once again should make the tool switch to the expected running mode
• Confirm the success of the switch by checking the transmit data
7) MWD Tool Testing

Each module can be tested by clicking “Maintenance” → “QA” → “Communication Test”/
“Directional Module”/ “Gamma Ray Module”/ “PVT Module”/ “Pulser Module”
Figure 34 MWD Tool Testing
A. Communication Test
Figure 35 Communication Test

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In Figure 35 Communication Test, click “Start” to begin the test. Communication test is
successful only if all results show “PASS”.
B. Directional Module Test
Figure 36 Directional Module Test
When perform the directional module test, rotate the MWD tool string to check if the arrow
inside the software rotates to the same direction. Please refer to section 3.4 to set up the
Instrumentation Mounting Offset (Correct Gravity Toolface).
C. Gamma Ray Module Test
Figure 37 Gamma Ray Module Test

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Press “Start” to begin the test. Place a radiative source around the Gamma Module to check if
there are changes inside the graph.
D. PVT Module Test
Figure 38 PVT Module Test
Press “Start” to begin the test. Check if temperatures and pressures shown in the graph make
sense.
E. Pulser Module Test
Figure 39 Pulser Module Test

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In Figure 39 Pulser Module Test, press “Start”, then the servo tip of the Pulser will move
back and forth four times. This is used to check the movement of the Pulser.
Press “Rotate Pulser”, the servo tip will move back and forth continuously. Press “Rotate
Pulser” again, the movement will stop after a while. This function is used to provide
continuous movement for the oil filling.
By this time, tests for each module have been completed.
8) Job Registration
Every time before put the tool into the well, a new job needs to be created. All measured data will
be stored in this new job; and can be retrieved and erased after connecting the tool to the
computer.
Figure 40 Job Process
Figure 41 Job Registration

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In Figure 41 Job Registration, click “Add”, then the “Job Description Input” window will be
popped-up as shown in Figure 42 Job Description Input Window. Choose a needed Run Profile
and click “Save” to finish creating the new job.
Figure 42 Job Description Input Window
Figure 43 Data Retrieval
In Process menu, click “Data Retrieval” can download the Data saved inside the tool.
Module selection tab
Retrieved data display
Figure 44 Data Download Window

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4.3 DDU CONNECTION AND SETUP

Use the long cable connecting the DDU to the Power Box’s output port. Connect one end of the short
cable to the Power Box’s input port and the other end to the USB-Serial Port Convertor. Then, use USB
cable to connect Convertor to the computer. Specify the right COM port for the DDU in “MSS Setup” →
“Communication Settings”.
After finish the “MWD Tool Simulation Test”, DDU settings can be changed by clicking “MSS Setup” →
“DDU Settings”.
4.4 MWD TOOL SIMULATION TEST

To check if the tool works well before put it down to the hole.
There are three ways to active the MWD Tool:
1) After connect the tool with the battery module, if the tool doesn’t be connected to the computer
and implement “Connect to Downhole Device” option in MWD software within 5 minutes, the tool
will jump into the running mode automatically.
2) Connect the tool to the computer through the configuration cable. Run MWD software and
implement “MSS Setup” → “Start Recording Setting” → “Set wait time” → “Start”. After pass the
wait time, MWD tool will switch into the running mode.
3) If forget to send the order as in previous manner, MWD tool still can automatically jump into the
running mode after 10 minutes.
Simulation Test Procedure:
Figure 45 Connection of Pulser Simulator

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Figure 46 Simulation Cable
1) In MWD Software, click “MSS Setup” → “Start Recording Setting” → “Set wait time” → “Start”.
2) Click “File” → “Disconnect From Downhole Device”.
3) Replace one Pulser Screen with the Pulser Simulator. Connect the Simulation Cable to the Pulser
Simulator as shown in Figure 45 Connection of Pulser Simulator; and connect the other end of
the cable to the port labelling with “Pressure Sensor” on the Safety Interface Box. Use an USB
cable connecting the Safety Interface Box with the computer.
4) In the software, select “Connection via Pressure Gauge”. Click “MSS Setup” → “Communication
Settings”. Set “Downhole Device” to blank; set “Pressure Gauge Device” to “COM3” and “DDU
Device” to “COM 4”; then, click “Save” to save all the settings.
5) Click “MSS Setup” → “Calibration File Project Association”. Select the corresponding calibration
files for each sensor and click “Save” to save all the changes.
6) Select “File” → “Connect to Pressure Gauge Device”. In “MSS Setup” menu, click “Pulser
Configuration” to check if all configurations are correct. Then, click “Close” → “Start” → “OK” →
“OK”.
7) Knock the Directional Module of the tool string continuously. After time passes the previous set
“Pump On wait time” (for example: 30 Sec), Pulser will begin its reciprocating movement.
8) There will be Pulse Waves shown in the “Activity” window now. Point and click the “Processed
Data” graph to set the threshold value. Refer to Figure 47 Mudpulse Activity Window.

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Figure 47 Mudpulse Activity Window
9) After a few minutes, the expected measuring parameters will be shown in the “Main” window.
Refer to Figure 48 Mudpulse Main Window.
Figure 48 Mudpulse Main Window
• When system is configured using 150°C battery, the “Normal” sign located at the bottom of the
window indicates that the temperature of the directional module is below 145°C. If “Overheat”
sign appears, it means the temperature of the directional module is above 145°C. If this happens,
150°C battery must be replaced by 175°C battery.

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• When system is configured using 175°C battery, the “Normal” sign located at the bottom of the
window indicates that the temperature of the directional module is below 170°C. If “Overheat”
sign shows up, it means the temperature of the directional module is above 170°C. Then, it will be
very dangerous to keep drilling.
After the Simulation Test, take out the Pulser Simulator and screw back on the Pulser Screen. Now, the
whole MWD tool string is ready to put into the well.

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5. Field Ground System Preparation

5.1 UBHO PREPARATION
1) Consult the drilling team to get the size and thread type of their Non-magnetic Drilling Collar.
Prepare the correct size UBHO and Crossover Coupling.
2) Use wire brush to fully clean the threads of the UBHO.
3) Based on the real conditions of the well, select the most suitable combination of Muleshoe Orifice
and Main Poppet, refer to Table 5 Main Orifice and Main Poppet Selection. Please follow Section
3.5 Muleshoe Assembly
4) Step by step, install the Muleshoe into the UBHO. Remember to put correct size of O-rings onto
the Muleshoe body.
Figure 49 Muleshoe in UBHO
5.2 PRESSURE GAUGE INSTALLATION

1) After arrive at the well site, place the Safety Interface Box and the computer into the instrument
shack. Confirm the distance between the shack and the rig platform. Note: the cable used to
connect the pressure gauge with the safety interface box is 100 meters long. If the distance is
above 100 meters, pressure gauge cannot be connected to the safety interface box anymore.
2) Ask drilling team to turn off the mud pump. After that, turn on the emptying valve of the mud
pipeline to empty the muds left in the standpipe. After confirming the standpipe is empty, install
the pressure gauge onto it. The location of the pressure gauge must be convenience for wiring;
and it should not disturb the drilling team as well.
5.3 DDU (DRILLER DISPLAY UNIT)

DDU can display the MWD data and send short English messages. 100 Meters cable is used to connect
DDU to the MWD surface computer. DDU must be placed in where the driller can easily observe.

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5.4 DEPTH TRACKING SYSTEM

• Set up the Depth Tracking system according to MANU-0040 (Depth Tracking User Manual).
• Use a serial port line and a USB cable to connect the WITS port of the Depth Tracking with the
MWD computer, as shown in Figure 50 Depth Tacking System and MWD Computer
Connection.
Figure 50 Depth Tacking System and MWD Computer Connection
• In MWD software. Choose the corresponding USB port for the Depth Tacker in the
“Communication Setup” window.
Figure 51 Depth Tacking Communication Port Setup
• The readings from the Depth Tracker will be automatically transmitted to the MWD software
while running the MWD software.

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6. PPS Plot for MWD Data and Report

6.1 START PPS DATA SERVICE IN MWD APPLICATION
1) Click the button in MWD software toolbar to start data service.
Figure 52 Data Service
2) The IP Address & Port Number will be used in PPS Plot to connect to the service. The computer
running PPS Plot must be in the same network as the one running MWD software.
6.2 START PPS PLOT

• Go to the folder E:\PPSPLOT and run PPSPlot.exe or click the shortcut on Desktop.
6.3 OPEN PROJECT

1) After running PPS Plot, it will ask you open a project.
2) Select a project with the type MWD and click the button "Open Project".
3) To create a new project, click the button "New Project".
4) To switch to another project, click menu "Project"->"Open Project".
5) To change project/run settings, click menu "Project"->"Project Settings" and then
click on project name or run name on the tree view to edit the related settings. Right-click on
project name and select "Add New Run" to add a new run which must have the same name as in
MWD software

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Figure 53 Project Settings
Figure 54 Run Settings

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6.4 PLOT SETTINGS PANEL
Figure 55 Plot Settings Panel
1) To add a new plot, right-click on "Plots" and then select "Add Plot".
2) To remove a plot, right-click on plot name and then select "Remove Plot".
3) To add a track, right-click on plot name and then select "Add Track".
4) To remove a track, right-click on track name and then select "Remove Track".
5) To add a curve, right-click on track name and then select "Add Curve".
6) To remove a curve, right-click on curve name and then select "Remove Curve".
7) Click on any node in the tree view and change the properties of the node.
8) Data Filter: set the check boxes and input the start/end values.

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Figure 56 Data Filter
9) Plot Settings: select plot type, depth unit, plot scale and enable/disable tracks].
Figure 57 Plot Settings

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10) Track Info: select grid type, change curve colors and advanced settings.
Figure 58 Track Info.
Figure 59 Advanced Track Settings

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11) Curve Info: select data tag, data scale and smooth option.
Figure 60 Curve Info
12) Remember to click the button "Apply changes" to take effect.
6.5 DATA & PLOT PANEL
Figure 61 Data & Plot Panel

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• Plot Page: display current plot.

• Header Page: change header information and preview the header.
Figure 62 Preview the Header
• Previous Plot Page: display previous plot.

• MWD Realtime Page: display MWD realtime data and realtime plot.
• To print the plot or save to PDF file, click "Field Print" or "Final Print" button. Then select a
printer or PrimoPDF.
6.6 REALTIME MWD DATA

1) To change data service settings, click menu Setup->System Settings.
Figure 63 System Settings

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2) To start connecting to data service and receiving data, click the button "Start".
Figure 64 Realtime Data Start
Figure 65 Realtime data, survey data and samples
3) Click on Valid column to validate the records.

4) Click "Edit Samplings" to add/remove sampling data tag.
5) Click "Edit Tie-in" to edit survey tie-in settings.
6) Click on "Realtime Data" or "Realtime Plot" tab to display data table or plot.
7) The settings in Plot Settings Panel also apply to realtime plot.
8) To create "Field Print" report for realtime data, click the button "Load Data From Database".

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Figure 66 Load MWD Data from Database
• To load realtime data, select a run and then click "Load Data".
• To show/hide data, click the first column (checkbox) in the table to select start and end record
number, then click "Set Visible" or "Set Hidden" button.
• Click the button "Plot Data" after selection.
• In Data & Plot Panel, click Plot tab to check the plot and then click "Field Print"
6.7 CREATE REPORT FROM MEMORY DATA FILES
1) Click the button "Load Data From Data Files".

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Figure 67 Load Data from Data Files
• Depth & Survey Data: select a run and then click "Load Data".
• Master Data: select data tags and then click "Load Data" to open a master module data file.
• Optional: click "Load Data" to open individual data files from directional, gamma and
resistivity module instead of using master module data which include all data.
• Temp/Pres from REC file: h & Survey Data: click "Load Data" to open temperature/pressure
data file from other PPS tool.
• After all data loaded, click "Merge" to merge depth data and memory data.
• To show/hide data, click the first column (checkbox) in the table to select start and end record
number, then click "Set Visible" or "Set Hidden" button.
• To plot data only for selected drilling mode, select a mode from Drilling Mode dropdown list.
• Click the button "Plot Data" after selection.
2) In Plot Settings Panel, set up the plot settings.
3) In Data & Plot Panel, click tabs to check the plot and data
4) To add annotation, right-click on the plot and select "Add Annotation". Then input comment in
the table. You can select related data tag, change arrow style and font size as well.

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Figure 68 Add Annotation
5) When it is ready, click "Field Print" or "Final Print" to print/save the report.
6) To create LAS file, click menu "Report"->"Create LAS File". Then input options and click OK.

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Figure 69 Create Report Files
7) To combine multiple reports, click menu "Report"->"Combine Reports". Select one main Final
Print report and other Field Print reports to merge into one big report.

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7. MWD Tool Wellhead Operation

7.1 TOOL PREPARATION
3) After connect the downhole tool string all together, connect the UBHO with the non-magnetic
drill collar. Use safety slip to make drill collar and UBHO assembly seating at the wellhead.
4) Put the protection cover onto the Bottom End and secure the fishing neck with the fishing tool
assembly. After that, carry the tool string onto the ramp.
5) Hang the Pick-Up sling onto the hook of the air winch; then, lift up the tool string slowly.
Attention: operators must stand beside the tool string; use two hands to hold the top of the
Bottom End to avoid Bottom End sliding on the ground.
7.2 TOOL WELLHEAD TRIPPING IN

1) Take out the protection cover from the Bottom End. Slowly put the tool string into the drill collar.
Remember to wipe some lead oil onto the centralizers.
2) Keep tripping in the tool string until the fishing tool assembly getting stuck on the drill collar.
Then, take out the pick-up sling from the air winch.
3) Use air winch to lift up the J-Latch and Extension Bar Assembly. Secure the release spear on the
extension bar onto the fishing neck.
4) Take out the fishing tool assembly and put the tool all the way down till the end.
5) Hard press down the release spear to confirm that the tool has fully seated in place. Then, take
out the release spread and lift it out of the drill collar.
Figure 70 Tool String Wellhead Tripping in

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7.3 WELLHEAD TEST
After put the tool into the casing pipe, turn on the pump to start shallow layer test. Observe whether
there are pulse waves shown inside the software’s activity window or not. If some problems occur at
this moment, please take the tool string out of the drill collar and check it.
7.4 OTHERS
MWD system has strict requirements of field conditions and operations. When operates MWD tool,
operators must pay attention to communicate with the drilling team and remind them of following
problems:
1) Pressure Gauge must be securely fastened.
2) Require drillers to keep DDU, Pressure Gauge and Cable clean and anti-collision.
3) Fully circulate the well before drilling.
4) Keep drilling speed smooth and steady.
5) Tool string must be put into the Non-magnetic Drill Collar.
6) Do the shallow layer test at 200 meters and middle layer test at 800 meters.
7) Put the Drill Pipe Screen inside of the drill pipe, the one which is connected just below the Kelly.
When a new drill pipe needs to be connected, clean up the Drill Pipe Screen and put it inside of
the new drill pipe; then, connect the drill pipe with the Kelly.
8) In Directional Drilling, drilling speed must be smooth and steady; in Composite Drilling, rotary
table cannot be set to the high speed gear, otherwise tool may be damaged.
9) At the time of inclination measurement, the rotary table should be stationary. Don’t move the
drilling tool; don’t turn off the mud pump.
10) Start mud circulation before the drilling tool reaches the bottom of the well (leave a height of one
drill pipe stand). While circulation, connect the drill pipe one by one until the drilling tool
reaches the bottom of the well.
11) When use MWD tool, be sure to keep mud pump working stable. Pump pressure should be
between 8 to 18 MPa. Make sure each of three back-pressure valves working properly. Insure the
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8. Drilling Monitoring
This function will monitor, retrieve and display sensor data during drilling process.
8.1 OPEN PROJECT

From the menu bar in MWD software, select "File" > "Project" > "Open Project".
Select a project and click "Open Project"
Figure 71 Drilling Monitoring - Open Project
8.2 SWITCH TO CONNECTION VIA PRESSURE GAUGE MODE
Click the drop-down list in the toolbar. Select "Connection via Pressure Gauge":
Figure 72 Drilling Monitoring - Connection via Pressure Gauge

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8.3 START MONITORING PROCESS
From the menu bar, select "File" > "Connect to Downhole Device".
Then click the “Start” button in the main screen:
Figure 73 Drilling Monitoring - Start Monitoring Process
Select a Run Profile:
Figure 74 Drilling Monitoring - Run Profile Selection
Then, click "OK" button:

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Figure 75 Drilling Monitoring - Timer Countdown
8.4 STOP MONITORING PROCESS
To stop the Drill Monitoring process, click “Stop” button in the main screen.
Figure 76 Drilling Monitoring - Stop Monitoring Process
8.5 MAIN TAB
The received data will be shown in Main Tab.
Figure 77 Drilling Monitoring - Main Tab

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8.6 ACTIVITY TAB
Raw and calculated data from the pressure gauge are plotted in different charts.
Figure 78 Drilling Monitoring - Activity Tab
8.6 GAMMA DATA TAB
Gamma values are plotted in 2 different graphs (Gamma/Time and Gamma/Depth).

You can click "Save to File" button to save the gamma/depth data into a text(csv) file.
Figure 79 Drilling Monitoring - Gamma Tab

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8.7 TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE DATA TAB
Temperature and Pressure data from two channels are displayed in two charts.
The plotted data are the computed data based on the associated calibration file.
Figure 80 Drilling Monitoring - Temperature and Pressure Data Tab
8.8 VIBRATION READINGS TAB
Vibration readings are displayed in the chart.

The graph will contain 3 lines which represents the X,Y,Z axis data for vibration sensors.
Figure 81 Drilling Monitoring - Vibration Readings Tab

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8.8 RECEIVED DATA TAB
All information decoded by MWD software will be shown in the summary list.
Figure 82 Drilling Monitoring - Received Data Tab
8.9 DEPTH DATA TAB
Depth data are displayed in this chart.
Figure 83 Drilling Monitoring - Depth Data Tab
8.10 GAMMA DATA PROCESS TAB
The previously saved gamma data can be retrieved and processed in the software.
First, click "Open File” to open a gamma data file.
Then input "Step" and "Depth Range" for the data to be processed.
Click "Process" and the processed data will be shown in the second list.
Click "Save to File" if wants to save the processed data to another text file.

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Figure 84 Drilling Monitoring - Gamma Data Process Tab

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9. MWD Tool Troubleshooting

9.1 NO PULSE RECEIVED FROM SHALLOW LAYER TEST
The shallow layer test is implemented to check if the downhole tool can produce pulses. As long as
there are pulse waves shown in the software, it can account that the tool works properly. The
vibration generated by the downhole motor may cause the unstable downhole pressure, which can
easily damage the drill bit inside the casing. Therefore, the shallow layer test cannot be lasted for a
long time to get a whole set of correct data.
If there is no pulse received from the shallow layer test, the problem may be caused by the following
issues:
1) The selection of the main orifice and poppet maybe not suitable. Adjust the mud flow rate
until it reaches the working requirements.
2) Check the pressure gauge, pressure gauge cable and safety interface box.
If no error message comes out after running “Connect to Pressure Gauge Device” → “Start”, it means
there are no problems with the pressure gauge cable and the safety interface box. If the pressure
changes a lot after turn on/off the pump, it means the pressure gauge working properly.
3) Drill bit nozzle effect
If the drill bit nozzle is too big while the mud flow rate is low, the low standpipe pressure will cause
the weak signal.
4) Check ground pipeline
Check if there is a leakage point on the pipeline. Check if the air chamber has been filled with enough
air volume. In the winter season, check if there are muds freezing in the pressure channel of the
pressure gauge.
5) If all the previous issues were checked without any problem and still cannot receive the
signal, redo the shallow layer test after put another 10 stands of drill pipe down to the well. If still
cannot receive the signal, consider taking out the tool string and replacing it with a new one.
9.2 NO PULSE RECEIVED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WELL
1) Check the pressure gauge, pressure gauge cable and safety interface box.
2) The selection of the main orifice and poppet maybe not suitable. Usually the weak signal is
caused by the big gap between the main orifice and the main poppet. Increase the mud flow rate
can strengthen the signal.
3) Check ground water pipeline.
4) Check standpipe pressure
When the standpipe pressure reaches 20-22 MPa meanwhile the pump water supply is not good
enough, the pump’s noise will interfere the useful signals.
When working at the extreme deep well, take consideration of the quantity and size of the drill
bit nozzle.
5) Change number of the pump stroke
If the frequency of the pump stroke is so close to the frequency of the tool data transmission, the
useful signals will be lost as well.
6) Check if there is gas-cutting inside the mud

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Muds always get gas-cutting in the high pressure oil and gas reservoir that will reduce the pulse
signal. Add defrother into the mud and fully circulate the mud will solve this problem.
7) Check the mud pump
Check if the noise of the mud pump exceeds the requirement. Check if there is leakage or O-ring
damage in the pump.
9.3 SURFACE SOFTWARE DECODING DIFFICULTY
There are the pulse waves but having decoding difficulty. It is mainly caused by the improper drilling
operations.
1) Slowly move the drilling tool.
Rapid movement of the drilling tool will lead to a big pressure change, which will affect the signal
amplitude.
2) Keep pump pressure steady.
Try to not change the pressure abruptly. Too big of the pump pressure will cause the torque of
the mud motor becoming too large or make the mud motor stop rotating. This will also interrupt
the decoding data.
3) Try to avoid percussion drilling, slide drilling and fast drilling. These will confuse the pulse
signals as well.
4) Inflate the air chamber with proper air volume. The air pressure should be 30%-40% of the
standpipe pressure.
5) Reduce the noise of the pump.

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Appendix A: List of Figures

Figure 1 MWD Assembly Drawing ................................................................................................ 5
Figure 2 DDU and Standpipe Pressure Sensor ............................................................................... 6
Figure 3 MWD System Block Diagram.......................................................................................... 6
Figure 4 Breakout Test Box Connection ....................................................................................... 7
Figure 5 Insulation Test .................................................................................................................. 8
Figure 6 Continuity Test ................................................................................................................. 8
Figure 7 Continuity and Short Test................................................................................................. 9
Figure 8 Battery Module Continuity Test ..................................................................................... 11
Figure 9 Leveling Instrument........................................................................................................ 14
Figure 10 Set Instrumentation Mounting Offset (IMO) ............................................................... 15
Figure 11 Muleshoe Key Installation............................................................................................ 15
Figure 12 Muleshoe Orifice Installation ....................................................................................... 16
Figure 13 Muleshoe O-ring Installation........................................................................................ 16
Figure 14 Battery Female Connector Assembly ........................................................................... 17
Figure 15 MDM Connector and Male Connector Assembly ........................................................ 18
Figure 16 O-ring Installation On Male Connector Housing ......................................................... 18
Figure 17 Male Support Installation ............................................................................................. 19
Figure 18 Male Support and Male Connector Housing Holes Alignment.................................... 19
Figure 19 Battery Module Final Assembly................................................................................... 20
Figure 20 Create New Project ....................................................................................................... 21
Figure 21 Project Creation – On-site Information ........................................................................ 22
Figure 22 Project Creation – Calculation Information ................................................................. 22
Figure 23 Project Creation – Unit of Measurement ...................................................................... 23
Figure 24 Run Profile Management .............................................................................................. 24
Figure 25 Input Information inside Run Profile ........................................................................... 25
Figure 26 Communication Settings .............................................................................................. 26
Figure 27 Communication Port Selection ..................................................................................... 26
Figure 28 System Configuration ................................................................................................... 27
Figure 29 Tool Configuration – Master Module........................................................................... 27
Figure 30 Tool Configuration – Directional Module .................................................................... 29
Figure 31 Tool Configuration – Gamma Module ......................................................................... 29
Figure 32 Tool Configuration – PVT Module .............................................................................. 30
Figure 33 Tool Configuration – Motor Module............................................................................ 30
Figure 34 MWD Tool Testing ...................................................................................................... 31
Figure 35 Communication Test .................................................................................................... 31
Figure 36 Directional Module Test ............................................................................................... 32
Figure 37 Gamma Ray Module Test............................................................................................. 32
Figure 38 PVT Module Test ......................................................................................................... 33
Figure 39 Pulser Module Test ....................................................................................................... 33
Figure 40 Job Process ................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 41 Job Registration ............................................................................................................ 34
Figure 42 Job Description Input Window ..................................................................................... 35

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Figure 43 Data Retrieval ............................................................................................................... 35

Figure 44 Data Download Window .............................................................................................. 35
Figure 45 Connection of Pulser Simulator.................................................................................... 36
Figure 46 Simulation Cable .......................................................................................................... 37
Figure 47 Mudpulse Activity Window ......................................................................................... 38
Figure 48 Mudpulse Main Window .............................................................................................. 38
Figure 49 Muleshoe in UBHO ...................................................................................................... 40
Figure 50 Depth Tacking System and MWD Computer Connection ........................................... 41
Figure 51 Depth Tacking Communication Port Setup.................................................................. 41
Figure 52 Data Service.................................................................................................................. 42
Figure 53 Project Settings ............................................................................................................. 43
Figure 54 Run Settings.................................................................................................................. 43
Figure 55 Plot Settings Panel ........................................................................................................ 44
Figure 56 Data Filter ..................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 57 Plot Settings .................................................................................................................. 45
Figure 58 Track Info. .................................................................................................................... 46
Figure 59 Advanced Track Settings.............................................................................................. 46
Figure 60 Curve Info..................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 61 Data & Plot Panel ......................................................................................................... 47
Figure 62 Preview the Header....................................................................................................... 48
Figure 63 System Settings ............................................................................................................ 48
Figure 64 Realtime Data Start....................................................................................................... 49
Figure 65 Realtime data, survey data and samples ....................................................................... 49
Figure 66 Load MWD Data from Database .................................................................................. 50
Figure 67 Load Data from Data Files ........................................................................................... 51
Figure 68 Add Annotation ............................................................................................................ 52
Figure 69 Create Report Files ....................................................................................................... 53
Figure 70 Tool String Wellhead Tripping in ................................................................................ 54
Figure 71 Drilling Monitoring - Open Project .............................................................................. 56
Figure 72 Drilling Monitoring - Connection via Pressure Gauge................................................. 56
Figure 73 Drilling Monitoring - Start Monitoring Process ........................................................... 57
Figure 74 Drilling Monitoring - Run Profile Selection ................................................................ 57
Figure 75 Drilling Monitoring - Timer Countdown ..................................................................... 58
Figure 76 Drilling Monitoring - Stop Monitoring Process ........................................................... 58
Figure 77 Drilling Monitoring - Main Tab ................................................................................... 58
Figure 78 Drilling Monitoring - Activity Tab............................................................................... 59
Figure 79 Drilling Monitoring - Gamma Tab ............................................................................... 59
Figure 80 Drilling Monitoring - Temperature and Pressure Data Tab ......................................... 60
Figure 81 Drilling Monitoring - Vibration Readings Tab ............................................................ 60
Figure 82 Drilling Monitoring - Received Data Tab .................................................................... 61
Figure 83 Drilling Monitoring - Depth Data Tab ......................................................................... 61
Figure 84 Drilling Monitoring - Gamma Data Process Tab ......................................................... 62

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6.6 Realtime MWD Data .................................................................................................. 48

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NOTE: This manual includes important information about operation of PPS

 PPS PulseLink MWD Maintenance Manual

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1.5. SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Figure 1 MWD Assembly Drawing

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Figure 2 DDU and Standpipe Pressure Sensor

Figure 3 MWD System Block Diagram

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2. MWD Tool Electrical Connection Check

For Directional Module, Gamma Module and PVT Module

Figure 4 Breakout Test Box Connection

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Figure 5 Insulation Test

Figure 6 Continuity Test

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Figure 7 Continuity and Short Test

2 120 ohm <1 ohm >3k ohm >3k ohm

3 >3k ohm >3k ohm <1 ohm >3k ohm

7 >3k ohm >3k ohm >3k ohm <1 ohm

2 120 ohm <1 ohm >3k ohm >3k ohm

3 >3k ohm >3k ohm <1 ohm >3k ohm

7 >3k ohm >3k ohm >3k ohm <1 ohm

Table 2 Gamma Module, PVT module and Pulser Resistance Readings

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2.2. BATTERY MODULE TEST

A. Voltage Test For New Battery

B. Battery and Barrel Insulation Test

C. Battery Module Continuity Test

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Figure 8 Battery Module Continuity Test

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3. MWD Tool Field Assembly

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3.2. PREPARATION OF DOWNHOLE TOOL

Table 4 Muleshoe Selection

2) Orifice and Main Poppet Selection

Table 5 Main Orifice and Main Poppet Selection

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3.3. DOWNHOLE TOOL ASSEMBLY

3.4. SET INSTRUMENT MOUNTING OFFSET (IMO)

Figure 9 Leveling Instrument

Click “Maintenance”  “QA”  “Directional Module”  “Start”. A window as in Figure 10 Set

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Figure 10 Set Instrumentation Mounting Offset (IMO)

3.5. MULESHOE ASSEMBLY

Figure 11 Muleshoe Key Installation

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Figure 12 Muleshoe Orifice Installation

Figure 13 Muleshoe O-ring Installation

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3.6. BATTERY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

Figure 14 Battery Female Connector Assembly

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Figure 15 MDM Connector and Male Connector Assembly

Figure 16 O-ring Installation On Male Connector Housing