CONTENT

CONTENT...............................................................................................1
Cap 1 Function........................................................................................2
Cap 2 Types and characteristics............................................................3
Cap 3 Main systems................................................................................8
a) Main drum.........................................................................9
b) Catheads..........................................................................10
c) Stationary brake (main brake).....................................12
d) Auxiliary brake...............................................................17
Cap 4 Power calculation.......................................................................23
Cap 5 Inspection....................................................................................24
Cap 6 Drawworks brake band.............................................................25

REFERENCES......................................................................................36
APPENDIX 1

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 Drawworks

1 FUNCTION

- Drawworks Functions

The Drawworks is one of most important equipment on drilling rig. The

unit supplies the hoisting power, the drawworks spools the drilling line as pipe
is run into and pulled out from the well. The drilling line spools out under
gravity and is reeled in by an electrical or diesel engine.

Figure 1.1 Schematic Draw

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1. MAST & SUBSTRUCTURE
2. CROWN BLOCK
3. TRAVELLING BLOCK
4. TOP DRIVE
5. ROTARY TABLE
6. DRAWWORKS
7. DRILLING LINE
8. DEADLINE ANCHOR

2 TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS

Depending on the engines on the rig, the drawworks can be either:

- MECHANICAL
- ELECTRICAL

- MECHANICAL

Diesel engines are directly connected (compounded) to the drawwork

by chain. This system is still in use for small Drilling Rigs (under 1500 HP),
but is no longer used on medium-Hi powered rigs( 1500 & 3000 HP).

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Figure 2.1 Schematic draw

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- ELECTRICAL

Electrical system are normally used today on land rigs and is the only
system in use on offshore rigs. The drawworks are generally connected to
1000 HP D.C. engines, although A.C. engines are now being used as well.

Figure 2.2 Schematic draw

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- Connection Drawworks-Engines

The connection between the drawworks and the engines can be

either:
- CHAIN DRIVEN
- GEAR DRIVEN

Electric type(chain driven)

Figure 2.3 Chain driven

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ELECTRIC TYPE (Gear-Driven)

Figure 2.4

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 3 MAIN SYSTEMS

a - Main Drum
b - Catheads
c - Stationary Brake (Main brake)
d - Auxiliary brake

Figure 3.1 Drawworks main systems

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a - Main Drum

- Main Drum Diameter - The diameter of the main drum is a function of the
diameter of the drilling line being used. It is preferable to have the drum as
large as possible to reduce the number of wraps and the bending of the
cable.

- Drum Length - The length of the drum is a function of the distance _

between Crown block and Drawworks.

- Fleet Angle - To reduce the wear on the drilling line, it is good practice to
keep the angle alpha under degrees. (see pictures)

Figure 3.2 Fleet angle

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b - Catheads

- Spinning line and Breakout Cathead

Catheads are winches with pneumatic clutch and are mounted on the
extremity of the secondary drum of the drawworks. The make up cathead is
located beside the driller's console and the break-out cathead is located on
the opposite side of the driller's console. The catheads apply the pulling
force on the hand tongs connections.
- Model 16 Spinning line Cathead
- Model 16 Breakout Cathead

Figure 3.3 Cathead

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- Employment scheme

For safety reasons and convenience their employment comes

supplanted from the dedicated equipments.

Figure 3.4

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c - Stationary Brake

- Band Brake
- Disk Brake
- Regenerative Brake System

Figure 3.5 Band brake

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- Band Brake

- Description (parts)
- BRAKE HANDLE
- LEFT BAND
- RIGHT BAND
- BALANCE BAR

- Braking action

Braking action is activated by pushing the _ Brake handle down

towards the floor. Through a strength multiplier system, the braking force is
transmitted on
the _ balance bar, then to the brake bands, and finally to the two drums on
either side of main drum. Heat produced by the braking action is dissipated
through the circulating water cooling system.

- Disk Brake

Depending of the size the drawworks, there are 2 to 4 hydraulically-

actuated calipers. In addition to these main calipers, each disc brake
system has 2 dedicated calipers (normally closed) that are used as the
emergency and parking brake.
These calipers are actuated by an independent hydraulic system. Disk
brakes can be mounted on Drawworks that was originally equipped with
band brake.

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 Figure 3.6 Disk brake

- Advantages

The advantages are:

- Greater braking capability
- Emergency braking system
- Possibility of Remote control
- Significant noise reduction during drilling

- Use

Disk Brake is a development of the band brake, due to the necessity to

handle heavier loads

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Figure 3.7 Disk brake

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- Performance Comparison diagram of 3 brake combinations

Figure 3.8 Performance diagram

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- Regenerative Brake System

- New generation of drawworks: The newest generation of drawworks

(4000-5000 HP), mounted on ultradeep offshore rigs, have a direct drive
transmission system, permanently connecting the drawworks to the motors.
When the travelling block descends in the derrick, the motors turns in the
opposite direction, producing an opposite current and hence a braking
action.

- NOTE: This braking system, is not able to hold, when the motors are rest,
hence the need for emergency and parking the disk brake system.

Figure 3.9 Regenerative Brake System

d - Auxiliary brake / dynamic brake

The function of the auxiliary brake is to assist the main braking

system during rapid descent of the blocks with heavy string weights. The
auxiliary brake prevents the overheating and premature wear of main
brakes.

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Types:
- Hydrodynamic Brake
- Elettromagnetic Brake

- Hydrodynamic Brake

That system is still in use on small drawworks. However, on medium-

Hi powered drawworks, this system has been replaced by the
Electromagnetic brake.

Figure 3.10 Hydrodinamic brake

- Description

The Hydrodynamic brake consisting of two box with a rotor pressed

onto the main drive shaft and two stators. When the main shaft rotates the
rotor drags water against the two stators, producing a braking action.
Braking capability can be regulated by increasing or decreasing the water
levels in the "Hydraulic Brake box".

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Figure 3.11 Hydrodinamic brake schematic

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- Electromagnetic brake.

The electromagnetic brake consists of a stator with coil, two magnetic

poles and a rotor pressed onto the main drive shaft. When the driller
activates the brake control, a magnetic field is produced by 4
electromagnetic coils mounted concentrically inside the drum. By varying
the amount of current to these stationery coils, the driller can control the
amount of braking torque applied to the rotating drum.

Figure 3.12 Electromagnetic brake schematic

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- "Baylor" brakes

The use of electromagnetic brake began with diesel-electric rigs.

Almost all drawworks today a equipped with "Baylor" brakes. Baylor Brakes
are manufactured in 5 standard sizes for nominal drilling depths up to
30.000feet.

Figure 3.13 Baylor brakes

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- Braking force

The diagram shows the values of braking force as a function of rpm

of the drawworks shaft. Notice how the electromagnetic brake is also
effective at low speeds.

Figure 3.14 Braking Force Diagram

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 4 POWER CALCULATION

WORK = Force x Step

POWER= Force x Pooh velocity

Figure 4.1 Power calculation

- Hook Power

Ph = Hook Power (HP)

Ve = Pooh velocity (m/s)
P = Weight on Hook (kg)

- Drawwork Power

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F = Pull to Fast line equal to:
P (Weigh on Hook) / N (Number of lines)
Vf = fast line velocity equal to:
Ve * = 2 R n (rpm drawwork shaft)
E= Efficiency of sheaves. This value (empiric)
provided by API in function of number of
lines.

5 INSPECTIONS

- Periodic inspections

The API applicable references are: API RP 7L and API RP 54 (chapt.

9.4 and 9.5). and the Manufacturer's recommendations.
ENI policy requires the API Category IV inspection (as per API RP
7L) every 5 years.

Figure 5.1 Drawwork Inspection

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 6 DRAWWORKS BRAKE BAND

• The drawworks brake system uses coolant from the brake water cooling
tank to cool the brakes.
• As shown in Figure 6.1, the coolant enters the water union on the end of
the drumshaft, passes through both brake rims The coolant then returns to
the drumshaft.
• The heated coolant will then flow back to the coolant reservoir where it is
allowed to cool again.
• Use the protection of antifreeze, Inhibitor and water to best meet the unit‟s
requirements for its ambient operating temperature.
• The use of inhibitor will help prevent corrosion of the system pipework and
brake rims.
• Do not use 100% Inhibitor (Nalcool or equivalent) as this will increase the
concentration of antifreeze in the cooling system which will then increase
the concentration of dissolved solids and non-dissolved chemical inhibitors.

Figure 6.1 Brake Cooling Schematic

• Support roller and jack screws (item # “2” in Figure 6.2), located behind
the brake bands assist in the rolling action of the brake bands when band
lift-off occurs.
• When the brake handle is in the applied position, clearance between the
rollers, jack screws, and bands should be approximately ¼” (6 mm).

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Brake Adjustment;

• Adjust the brake handle (item # „1” in Figure 6.4) height using the main
brake anchor eyebolts located at the front of the brake bands (item # “1” in
Figure 6.2)
• Ensure an even gap is maintained between the stopping blocks and the
brake equalizer beam (item # “11” in Figure 6.2) to enable even break band
application.
• Adjust the main brake anchor eyebolts with the brake handle in the up
position.
• Gauging of the gap between the stopper blocks and the equalizer beam
must be done with the brake handle down and the brake applied.
• Ensure the centerline of the keyway on the brake linkage shaft is 30° from
the horizontal when the brakes are engaged.
• Rollers should be adjusted to give proper band clearance. The proper
clearance is 1/8” between the roller and with the band brakes engaged.

Figure 6.2

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Figure 6.2 Band Brake Assembly

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 Table 6.1

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 Table 6.2

Brake Band Maintenance

Replace brake flanges when they are worn to the extent displayed in
Figure 6.3.

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Figure 6.3 Brake Band Flanges Worn-out

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Figure 6.4

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Figure 6.4 Remote Brake Linkage Assembly

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 Table 6.3

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Figure 6.5 Band brake components
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 REFERENCES

1. Wheatherford mechanic - Drawworks

2. Drilling engeneering manual

3. IADC - Drilling manual

4. Saipem 23533775-RIG-BOOK

5. API specification 7K 《Drilling equipment criterion》

6. API recommended practice 7L 《Procedures for Inspection, Maintenance,

Repair, and Remanufacture of Drilling Equipment》

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