Downhole Tools Technical Specifications Information

Sperry Drilling Downhole Tools
Technical Specification Information

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Table of Contents
01 INTRODUCTION 5
02 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET CLARIFICATIONS 6
03 CRITERIA FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENT RANGE AND EXCEEDED SPECIFIED LIMITS 7
3.1 Temperature 7
»» 3.1.1 M/LWD Tools 7
»» 3.1.2 Motors 7
»» 3.1.3 Turbodrills 8
»» 3.1.4 Geo-Pilot Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS)
®
8
»» 3.1.5 AGS™ Adjustable Gauge Stabilizers 8
3.2 Sand Content 8
3.3 Lost Circulation Materials 9
3.4 M/LWD Mass FLow Rate 9
3.5 WOB/RPM Limits for Tool-String Operation 10
»» 3.5.1 M/LWD Collars 10
»» 3.5.2 Rotary Steerable Systems 10
»» 3.5.3 Motors 11
3.6 Dogleg Severity Limits for Tool Operations 12
»» 3.6.1 Measurement-While-Drilling/
Logging-While-Drilling (M/LWD) Tools 12
»» 3.6.2 Geo-Pilot® RSS 12
»» 3.6.3 Motors 12
3.7 Overpull 14
»» 3.7.1 Overpull for LWD Tools 14
»» 3.7.2 Overpull for Motors 16
»» 3.7.3 Overpull for Turbodrills 17
»» 3.7.4 Overpull for Rotary Steerable Tools 17
04 DRILLSTRING VIBRATION 19
4.1 Vibration Operating Limit Tables 20

4.2 Vibration Sensors 24
05 OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT CAUSE SPECIFIED LIMITS TO BE EXCEEDED 26

01
Introduction
This document provides information on Use of the equipment in either a harsh
the operation and handling of equipment environment or above the specified limit
supplied by Sperry Drilling. All equipment reduces its useful life. A repair charge will
supplied by Sperry Drilling has a specified apply if a tool is used in a Harsh Environment
maximum limit of operation. Operating Range, and a higher charge will apply if a tool
the equipment close to these specified has Exceeded a Specified Limit (ESL). The
limits for certain parameters will cause Price Book specifies these additional charges.
accelerated wear or damage to the
The following sections define the Harsh
equipment. Operating ranges for Sperry
Environment Range and specified limit of
Drilling equipment are defined as follows:
the controlling technical specifications (e.g.,
»» Normal Operating Range — The tools are temperature, weight on bit, dogleg severity,
run below the specified limit of operation vibration, revolutions per minute (RPM),
or the start of the harsh environment flow rate, pressure, solids percent, and
range if applicable. sand percent).
»» Harsh Environment Range — The tools Certain operational circumstances that

are run below the specified limit of immediately exceed the design specification
operation, but the conditions are at or of the tools are also identified, (e.g.,
close to the maximum limit, which causes rotation of the tools with no mud flow). If
accelerated wear or possible damage to the equipment is operated under any of
the equipment. these identified conditions, it is regarded as
Exceeding the Specified Limit.
»» Exceeded Specified Limit — The tools are
run in conditions outside of their designed Where a specified limit has been exceeded,
operating limits, and immediate damage any subsequent equipment failure will be
to, or excessive wear of, the tool is likely deemed to be caused by improper use of
to occur. the tool and any nonproductive time should,
therefore, not be attributed to Sperry Drilling.
02
Technical Data Sheet
Clarifications
»» Stated tool diameter, length, and sensor

distances are nominal tool dimensions.
»» Maximum tool rotation is the rotational speed
of the sub, collar, motor, or rotary steerable in
revolutions per minute.
»» The maximum rotation level stated is only for
drilling ahead in a new formation. When drilling
cement or rotating off bottom, the maximum
rotational level will need to be reduced based on
the specific operation. Any maximum rotation
speed will also have to be determined by the
specific operation and with reference to vibration
measurements.
»» The torque specifications provided in the Technical
Data Sheets are right-hand (clockwise, looking
downhole) torque.
»» Maximum pressure, as stated in the Technical
Data Sheets, is hydrostatic plus circulating
pressure.
03
Criteria for Harsh Environment and
Exceeded Specified Limits
For all Sperry Drilling tool strings, the operating limit is determined by the
component in the tool string with the lowest specified limit.
3.1 TEMPERATURE
High temperature is detrimental to the electronics, solders, and elastomers

used in Sperry Drilling tools, with this degradation increasing exponentially
with increasing temperature.
The table below details the start of the Harsh Environment Range and the
specified limit for the tools.
3.1.1 Measurement-While-Drilling/Logging-While-Drilling (M/LWD) Tools

Harsh Environment Range Specified Limit
Standard Tools Above 125°C (257°F) 150°C (302°F)
SOLAR® Tools Above 150°C (302°F) 175°C (347°F)
Quasar Pulse M/LWD Service Above 175°C (347°F) 200°C (392°F)
3.1.2 Motors
The temperature limit for Sperry Drilling motors is dependent on the motor
type and on the operating differential pressure used while drilling. Contact
your Sperry Drilling representative for the specified limits of the equipment
intended for use.
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3.1.3 Turbodrills
Equipped with HNBR

Above 150°C (302°F)* 180°C (356°F)*
Radial Bearings
Equipped with Metallic

N/A 300°C (572°F)
Radial Bearings
* The maximum operating static downhole temperature for hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber
(HNBR) bearings is 150°C (302°F), operations at higher temperatures, up to 180°C (356°F) require
increased bearing clearances. Contact your Sperry Drilling turbodrill representative.
3.1.4 Geo-Pilot® Rotary Steerable Systems

Geo-Pilot® (All Sizes)

Above 125°C (257°F) 150°C (302°F)
Standard RSS
Geo-Pilot (All Sizes)

150°C (302°F) 175°C (347°F)
SOLAR RSS®
3.1.5 AGS™ Adjustable Gauge Stabilizers

AGS™ Stabilizers Above 175°C (347°F) 204°C (400°F)
Standard Seals Above 110°C (230°F) 121°C (250°F)
Optional Seals Above 175°C (347°F) 204°C (400°F)
3.2 SAND CONTENT
A sand content of 2 percent is the specified limit for all measurement-

while-drilling/logging-while-drilling (M/LWD) tools, except for the 7-3/4-inch,
8-inch, and 9-1/2-inch positive pulse systems. For the 7-3/4-inch, 8-inch,
and 9-1/2-inch positive pulse systems at flow rates of more than 1,100
gpm/4,164 lpm, the sand content is limited to 1 percent or less and the bit
run duration is limited to 75 hours.
Turbodrills should be limited to a sand content of 1 percent for optimal

efficiency. This can be increased up to a maximum of 2 percent, although
a reduction in component life will occur. Contact your Sperry Drilling
turbodrill representative if planning to run at these levels.
3.3 LOST CIRCULATION MATERIALS
The positive pulser has a limit of 40 lbm/bbl (114 kg/m3) medium nutplug,
fine Kwik-Seal® lost circulation material (LCM), except for the 3.125-in.tools
which are limited to 20 lbm/bbl (57 kg/m3).
The JetPulse™ Telemetry has a limit of 120 lbm/bbl (342 kg/m3) medium
nutplug, fine Kwik-Seal LCM.
Fibrous LCM is not recommended and may lead to interruption in real-

time mud pulse telemetry. Strict adherence to the LCM manufacturer’s
recommended concentration and mixing guidelines is required.
Turbodrills can tolerate granular and limited fibrous LCMs. Nutplug LCM
is not recommended, as it can lock the turbodrill’s internal components.
Contact your Sperry Drilling turbodrill representative for detailed
information on products and concentrations that are compatible with the
turbodrills and materials that are incompatible.
3.4 M/LWD MASS FLOW RATE
All tool sizes have a mass flow limit, ppg x gpm or kg/l x lpm.
Tool Size lbm/min kg/min
9.5 in. 20,000 9,070
8 in. High Flow 20,000 9,070
8 in. 10,000 4,535
7.25 in. 10,000 4,535
6.75 in. 10,000 4,535
6.5 in. 10,000 4,535
4.75 in. 5,000 2,268
3.125 in. 1,800 816

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3.5 WOB/RPM LIMITS FOR TOOL-STRING OPERATION
The tool-string weight-on-bit (WOB) limit is set by the component in the

tool string with the lowest limit and is valid for on-bottom drilling only.
When run in a drillstring without a motor, or when tools are run above a motor,
the maximum RPM limit for all M/LWD systems and RSS is 180 RPM.
When run in a drillstring with a motor, the maximum RPM limit for all
M/LWD systems and RSS run below the motor is 250 RPM. The maximum
drillstring speed is the RPM limit of the motor being run.
The RPM limits for all tools when reaming off bottom are half the
maximum RPM when drilling.
In specific cases, the RPM limits for all tools can be altered based on an
assessment of the drilling environment and the mitigation practices in
place by completing a Management of Change assessment and receiving
approval from the appropriate global-level approvers.
3.5.1 M/LWD Collars

RPM
RPM
M/LWD Collar Size WOB* (No Motor/
(Below Motor)
Above Motor)
9.50 in. 75,000 lbf / 33,362 daN 180 250
8.00 in. 60,000 lbf / 26,689 daN 180 250
6.75 in. 45,000 lbf / 20,017 daN 180 250
4.75 in. 25,000 lbf / 11,121 daN 180 250
3.125 in. 15,000 lbf / 6,672 daN 180 250
* WOB limits for M/LWD collars are determined for 9 1/2-inch collars in a 17 1/2-inch hole, 8-inch
collars in a 12 1/4-inch hole, 6 3/4-inch collars in an 8 1/2-inch hole and 4 3/4-inch in a 6-inch hole.
Where the hole sizes are larger than those specified, then the WOB limit will need to be reduced
to prevent damage to the equipment. Contact your Sperry Drilling representative for the specified
limits of the equipment in the larger hole sizes.
3.5.2 Rotary Steerable Systems

RPM RPM
WOB
(No Motor) (Below Motor)
Geo-Pilot® 9600 100,000 lbf/44,482 daN 180 250
Geo-Pilot® 7600 55,000 lbf/24,465 daN 180 250
Geo-Pilot® 5200 25,000 lbf/11,121 daN 180 250

3.5.3 Motors
String
String RPM
RPM Harsh
Motor Size WOB Specified
Environment
Limit[2]
Range[1]
11.25 in. 115,000 lbf/51,155 daN Above 80 120
9.625 in. 90,000 lbf/40,034 daN Above 80 120
8.00 in. 80,000 lbf/35,586 daN Above 80 120
7.00 in.
6.75 in. 50,000 lbf/22,241 daN Above 80 120
6.50 in.
6.25 in. 40,000 lbf/17,793 daN Above 80 120
5.00 in.
25,000 lbf/11,121 daN Above 80 120
4.75 in.
3.625 in. 14,000 lbf/6,228 daN Above 80 120
[1] RPM values are based on a 0-degree bend motor. For bent motors, guidelines for safe rotation
based on motor sizes, bend setting, and sliding dogleg severity (DLS) are provided in sections
1.1.18 and 2.2.5 of the Sperry® Drill Technical Information Handbook so that the motor is operated
below the endurance limit.
[2] For reaming operations with motors: A minimum reduction of 30 percent of flow rate and
50 percent string RPM is required.
3.5.4 Turbodrills
String RPM
Turbodrill Size WOB String RPM Specified
Limit*
9.625 in. 66,000 lbf/29,358 daN Above 80 150
8.00 in. 49,000 lbf/21,796 daN Above 80 150
6.75 in. 33,000 lbf/14,679 daN Above 80 150
4.75 in. 16,000 lbf/7,117 daN Above 80 150
[1] For Reaming Operations with Turbodrills refer to the Operations Manual D01275016
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3.6 DOGLEG SEVERITY LIMITS FOR TOOL OPERATIONS
Rotating or sliding tools through high doglegs will result in additional

wear and fatigue to the equipment. The tables below detail the Harsh
Environment Range and the specified limits for various types of tools.
3.6.1 M/LWD Tools

Collar Size Harsh Operating Zone Specified Limit
9.5 in.
Rotating Above 6 deg/100 ft Rotating 8 deg/100 ft
8.00 in.
Non-Rotating Above 12 deg/100 ft Non-Rotating 14 deg/100 ft
7.75 in.
6.50 in.
6.75 in.
7.25 in.
4.75 in.
3.375 in. Rotating Above 12 deg/100 ft Rotating 14 deg/100 ft
3.50 in. Non-Rotating Above 28 deg/100 ft Non-Rotating 30 deg/100 ft
3.125 in.
3.6.2 Geo-Pilot® RSS

Tool Size Harsh Operating Zone Specified Limit

9600 Series

7600 Series

5200 Series
3.6.3 Motors
The Maximum dogleg severity for motors is dependent on the motor type,
size, and bend setting; the dogleg severity limit of bent motors is specified
in Section 1.10 of the SperryDrill® Technical Information Handbook. Contact
your Sperry Drilling representative for the specified limits of the equipment
intended for use.
3.6.4 Turbodrills
The maximum dogleg severity for turbodrill equipment is calculated on
a job-to-job basis. Contact your Sperry Drilling representative for the
specified limits of the equipment intended for use.
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3.7 OVERPULL
3.7.1 Overpull for LWD Tools

Overpull limits for LWD tools are defined by the DS-1 standard analysis
performed on every tool, and the limits for a specific string of LWD tools
will be included in the DS-1 transmittal that should accompany the tools.
The following tables provide generic limits for connections on tools

fabricated from austenitic-nonmagnetic material and are calculated as
the force required to yield the pin under the defined makeup conditions.
The pin area does not depend on the outside diameter (OD) of the collar.
Calculated overpull limits assume the case of steady pull on the collars.
If shock forces are going to be applied, such as in the case of jarring, it is
recommended to have a safety factor of at least 0.5 (multiply the overpull
values in the tables by 0.5).
Connection: NC38 (3-1/2 IF) Used on 4.75 in M/LWD
Stress Level in Rotary Shoulder

62,500 psi/431 MPa
Connection During Makeup
Yield Strength 130,000 psi/896 MPa
Coefficient of Friction 0.08
ID Force ID Force
850,238 lbf / 569,458 lbf /

1.00 in. 2.25 in.
378,205 daN 253,308 daN
811,362 lbf / 487,385 lbf /

1.25 in. 2.50 in.
360,912 daN 216,800 daN
763,845 lbf / 396,671 lbf /

1.50 in. 2.75 in.
339,775 daN 176,448 daN
707,689 lbf / 297,318 lbf /

1.75 in. 3.00 in.
314,796 daN 132,254 daN
642,894 lbf /
2.00 in.
285,974 daN
Downhole Equipment Technical Specification Information

62,500 psi/431 MPa
ID Force ID Force
1,304,409 lbf / 931,345 lbf /

1.75 in. 3.00 in.
580,230 daN 414,283 daN
1,245,504 lbf / 833,170 lbf /

2.00 in. 3.25 in..
554,028 daN 370,613 daN
1,178,745 lbf / 727,141 lbf /

2.25 in. 3.50 in
524,332 daN 323,448 daN
1,104,132 lbf / 613,258 lbf /

2.50 in. 3.75 in.
491,142 daN 272,791 daN
1,021,666 lbf /
2.75 in.
454,460 daN

62,500 psi/431 MPa
ID Force ID Force
1,698,698 lbf / 1,286,364 lbf /

2.00 in. 3.25 in.
755,619 daN 572,203 daN
1,631,939 lbf / 1,180,335 lbf /

2.25 in. 3.50 in.
725,923 daN 525,039 daN
1,557,326 lbf / 1,066,452 lbf /

2.50 in. 3.75 in.
692,733 daN 474,382 daN
1,474,859 lbf / 944,715 lbf /

2.75 in. 4.00 in.
656,050 daN 420,230 daN
1,384,538 lbf /
3.00 in.
615,873 daN
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Connection: 7-5/8 REG Used on 9.50-in. M/LWD

62,500 psi/431 MPa
ID Force ID Force
2,276,589 lbf / 1,785,714 lbf /

2.50 in. 3.75 in.
1,012,677 daN 794,325 daN
2,194,122 lbf / 1,663,978 lbf /

2.75 in. 4.00 in.
975,994 daN 740,174 daN
2,103,801 lbf / 1,534,387 lbf /

3.00 in. 4.25 in.
935,817 daN 682,529 daN
2,005,626 lbf / 1,396,942 lbf /

3.25 in. 4.50 in.
892,147 daN 621,391 daN
1,899,598 lbf /
3.50 in.
844,983 daN
3.7.2 Overpull for Motors

The maximum overpull for motors is dependent on the motor size and
bend setting. For straight motors in straight hole applications, permissible
overpull values that may be applied to the motor housings or bit, and,
therefore, driveshaft and thrust bearings, can be obtained from the
individual motor specifications in Section 1.2 of the SperryDrill® Technical
Information Handbook.
The application of high overpull loads on bent housing motors, particularly

in doglegs, can result in high bending stress levels in motor housings and
connections. If possible, bent housing motors should be oriented so the
bend follows the hole curvature, prior to the application of overpull loads.
In high dogleg situations, directional drilling support personnel should be
contacted to obtain correct overpull values.
3.7.3 Overpull for Turbodrills

Max. Bit
Ultimate Bit
Max. Body Overpull While
Ultimate Body Overpull While
Overpull Turbodrill is
Turbodrill Overpull Turbodrill is
(Allowing Not Operating
Size (Operation Not Operating
Continued (Allowing
Discontinued) (Operation
Operation) Continued
Discontinued)
Operation)
85,000 lbf / 150,000 lbf / 50,000 lbf / 90,000 lbf /

4.75 in.
37,810 daN 66,723 daN 22,241 daN 40,034 daN
250,000 lbf / 350,000 lbf / 80,000 lbf / 150,000 lbf /

6.75 in.
111,206 daN 155,688 daN 35,586 daN 66,723 daN
315,000 lbf / 450,000 lbf / 112,000 lbf / 225,000 lbf /

8.00 in.
140,119 daN 200,170 daN 49,820 daN 100,085 daN
400,000 lbf / 600,000 lbf / 120,000 lbf / 300,000 lbf /

9.625 in.
177,929 daN 266,893 daN 53,379 daN 133,333 daN
* The application of high overpull loads on adjustable turbodrills, particularly in

doglegs, can result in high bending stress levels in housings and connections. If
possible, adjustable motors should be oriented so the bend follows the hole curvature,
prior to the application of overpull loads.
3.7.4 Overpull for Rotary Steerable Tools

Max. Bit
Ultimate Bit
Max. Body Ultimate Overpull
Overpull While
Overpull Body While Motor is
Motor is
Type Series (Allowing Overpull Not Operating
Not Operating
Continued (Operation (Allowing
(Operation
Operation) Discontinued) Continued
Discontinued)
Operation)
Geo-Pilot® 60,000 lbf / 320,000 lbf /

5200
(All RSS) 26,689 daN 142,343 daN
Geo-Pilot® 75,000 lbf / 375,000 lbf /

7600
(All RSS) 33,362 daN 166,808 daN
Geo-Pilot® 120,000 lbf / 580,000 lbf /

9600
(All RSS) 53,379 daN 257,997 daN
Geo-Pilot® 29,000 lbf / 87,000 lbf /

5200
GXT RSS* 12,900 daN 38,700 daN
Geo-Pilot® 75,000 lbf / 215,000 lbf /

7600
GXT RSS* 33,362 daN 95,637 daN
Geo-Pilot® 121,000 lbf / 341,000 lbf /

9600
GXT RSS* 53,823 daN 151,684 daN
* For the Geo-Pilot® GXT configuration, the maximum bit overpull for the motor defines
the operating limit, as this is connected to the rotary steerable tool.
04
Drillstring Vibration
Tools that are subjected to vibration and shocks will have their expected
life reduced or will incur serious damage. Tools that contain electronics and
sensor packages are particularly vulnerable.
During drilling, reaming, and backreaming operations, vibration levels must

be closely monitored and maintained below the specified limit of the tools
being used by applying vibration management procedures. It is accepted
that tools may be briefly exposed to high levels of vibration before the
vibration is controlled and hopefully eliminated. Damage may result when
these high levels of vibration are sustained.
The following tables define low, medium, and high levels of vibration
severity together with the specified limits for various types of tools.
The specified limit is defined by reference to the measured severity of the

vibration and either its duration or number of events; the tool is deemed
to have Exceeded Specified Limits when one of the criteria is exceeded.
The durations or number of events are cumulative for the individual tool
string being run.
The Harsh Environment Range is entered into when equipment is

subjected to high (red) vibration levels on any axis for any period of time or
to a number of events that are less than that defined for the specified limit.
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DDS Avg X DDS Peak X

g g M5-DDS2 AND DDSR™ VIBRATION OPERATING LIMITS
0 10 20 0 100 200
DDS Avg Y DDS Peak Y

g g
-10 0 10 200 100 20 9-1/2-In. Tools: Average Acceleration
DDS Avg Z DDS Peak Z 2g 4g
g g
0 10 20 -100 0 100
Ave X & Ave Y LOW MEDIUM HIGH
VIBRATION SEVERITY VIBRATION SEVERITY
2g 4g
LOW MED HIGH LOW MED HIGH
Ave Z LOW MEDIUM HIGH
-2g -1g 1g 2g
Ave X-Ave Y HIGH MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH
8-In. Tools: Average Acceleration

3g 5g
2g 4g
-2g -1g 1g 2g
6-3/4-In. and Smaller Tools: Average Acceleration

3g 6g
2g 4g
-2g -1g 1g 2g
All Tool Sizes: Peak Accelerations

30g 90g
Peak X & Y LOW MEDIUM HIGH
15g 40g
Peak Z LOW MEDIUM HIGH

All Tool Sizes: M5-DDS2 Shock (Short Average) Acceleration

15g 30g
Peak X & Y LOW MEDIUM HIGH High-Speed

Comms Port
10g 20g
Average X, Y in the high zone for 18 minutes or greater and tools have
exceeded specified limits.
Average Z in the high zone for 8 minutes or greater and tools have Mud Resistivity
exceeded specified limits. and Temperature
Average X-Average Y in the high zone for 18 minutes or greater and tools
have exceeded specified limits.
Peak X or Y in the high zone for 150 events or greater and tools have
Peak Z in the high zone for 100 events or greater and tools have exceeded
specified limits.
DDSr STICK-SLIP INDICATOR (SSI)
Torsional Efficiency %
0% 100% 150% 200% EWR™-M5
SSI LOW MEDIUM HIGH
SSI between 100 percent and 150 percent for greater than 12 hours and tool is
outside limits. SSI greater than150 percent for greater than 30 minutes and
tool is outside limits.
Note: The Harsh Environment Range for Geo-Pilot® tools includes any period in the high
vibration range that is less than 30 minutes.
M5-DDS2 AND DDSr VIBRATION OPERATING LIMITS
9600 Geo-Pilot® Tools (9-1/2-In. and 8-In. MWD)

2g 4g Dynamic
Motion Sensor
2g 4g
Ave Z LOW MEDIUM HIGH Azumuthal

Gamma Ray
-1.5g -0.5g 0.5g 1.5g

Pressure While
Drilling
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GeoPilot Torsional Eff

® 7600 and 5200 Geo-Pilot® Tools (6-3/4-in. and Smaller MWD)
-100 25 -50 3g 6g
Vibration Severity
LOW MED HIGH Ave X & Ave Y LOW MEDIUM HIGH
EXTREME
2g 4g
GP Bit Deflection
0 percent 200
GP Bit Deflection
100 percent 0
-1.5g -0.5g 0.5g 1.5g
GP Toolface Setting
-180 percent 180
GP Housing Slip
5 percent 0
All Tool Sizes: Peak Accelerations

30g 90g
15g 40g
All Tool Sizes: M5-DDS2 Shock (Short Average) Acceleration

15g 30g
10g 20g
Average X, Y in the high zone for 18 minutes or greater and tools have
Average Z in the high zone for 8 minutes or greater and tools have
Average X-Average Y in the high zone for 18 minutes or greater and tools
Peak X or Y in the high zone for 150 events or 10 minutes or greater and
tools have exceeded specified limits.
Peak Z in the high zone for 100 events or 7 minutes or greater and tools
GEO-PILOT® SYSTEM TORSIONAL EFFICIENCY MONITOR
Torsional Efficiency %
100% 50% 25% 0% -VE%
TEM LOW MEDIUM HIGH

SONDE VIBRATION SEVERITY SENSOR (SVSS)
9-1/2-In. Tools: Average Acceleration

2g 4g
Ave X LOW MEDIUM HIGH
2g 4g
8-In. Tools: Average Acceleration

3g 5g
2g 4g
6-3/4-In. and Smaller Tools: Average Acceleration

3g 6g
2g 4g
All Tool Sizes: Peak (Short Average) Acceleration

15g 30g
10g 20g
Average X in the high zone for 18 minutes or greater and tools have
Average Z in the high zone for 8 minutes or greater and tools have
Peak X in the high zone for 10 minutes or greater and tools have exceeded
specified limits.
Peak Z in the high zone for 6.67 minutes or greater and tools have
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4.2 VIBRATION SENSORS
M5-DDS2 Sensor
The M5-DDS2 sensor is a three-axis device built into the M5 sensor
collar with two pairs of accelerometers, one low range and one high
range. Of the three-axis device, two are oriented for tangential and radial
measurements (X and Y) and one is for an axial measurement (Z). Rotation
is measured using magnetometers and RPM changes from torsional
vibration are measured directly.
DDSr™ Drillstring Dynamics Sensor

The DDSr™ Drillstring Dynamics Sensor is the replacement for the
drillstring dynamics sensor (DDS™); it has two accelerometers oriented
for tangential and radial measurements (X and Y) and one for an axial
measurement (Z). Rotation is measured using a gyroscope at temperatures
below 130°C (266°F) and with magnetometers above this temperature
limit; RPM changes from torsional vibrations are measured directly.
Sonde Vibration Severity Sensor (SVSS)

The sonde vibration severity sensor (SVSS) is a two-axis device with
one sensor oriented for a lateral measurement (X) and another for an
axial measurement (Z). The SVSS is associated with the pressure case
directional - ruggedized (PCD-R) and pressure case gamma - ruggedized
(PCG-R) tools.
Torsional Efficiency Monitor (TEM)

The torsional efficiency monitor (TEM) is derived from a measurement
obtained from within the Geo-Pilot® rotary steerable tool. A sensor located
on its outer housing measures the rotational speed of the drive shaft.
Where the speed of the shaft is constant, then torsional efficiency is high
(100 percent). As the rotational speed varies, then torsional efficiency
reduces, with 0 percent indicating that the string is achieving a stalled
condition. The measurement is available from each of the Geo-Pilot 9600,
7600, and 5200 series systems.
Information from each of the above sensors is available both real-time

and recorded.
26 Sperry Drilling
05
Other Circumstances that Cause
Specified Limits to Be Exceeded
For all Sperry Drilling equipment, the lowest specification of any

component included in the bottomhole assembly (BHA) is the governing
operating limit. Operating the BHA with parameters outside of the defined
operating limit is regarded as an Exceeded Specified Limit (ESL) condition.
At all times, Sperry Drilling personnel must follow good industry-accepted

drilling and operating practices, along with specific recommendations, as
to the operation of Sperry Drilling equipment.
Where a specified operating limit has been exceeded, then any subsequent
equipment failure will be deemed to be caused by improper use of the tool
and any nonproductive time should not be attributed to Sperry Drilling.
Specific practices that will cause the equipment’s specified limit to be

exceeded are:
»» Rotating the drillstring without circulation

»» Counter clockwise (looking downhole) rotation
»» Jarring or jarring with torque in the string
»» Backreaming or off bottom rotation with RPM exceeding the defined
limits (Any off bottom rotational speed should be determined by the
specific operation and with reference to vibration measurements)
»» Failure to follow Sperry Drilling supplied procedures for any rotation or
reaming of equipment across whipstocks
»» To prevent equipment damage when drilling out the cement and shoe,
Sperry Drill will establish operating procedures and drilling parameters;
extra care must be taken when drilling out a long rat hole where a large
contrast between casing and hole inner diameter (ID) exists
Downhole Equipment Technical Specification Information
»» Pack-offs that occur above the tools and cause the pressure at the tool
to exceed the pressure limit.
»» Tripping speeds must be monitored and adjusted to reasonable levels
based on certain specific conditions, well profiles, and BHA configurations
(e.g., changes in hole size, tripping through casing shoes or liner tops,
areas of known high dogleg, and areas of known wellbore instability
»» Reasonable advance notice is required of changes in operational
parameters, including alterations to the circulation system (pumping pills
or slugs, mud weight, LCM, acid)
»» Certain formations can be exceptionally abrasive and cause excessive
collar wear.
»» Excessive amounts of abrasive solids and/or extraordinarily abrasive solids
will cause extensive damage to tools. With increasing mud weight, the
total solids concentration in the mud system increases significantly; the
damage (erosion) internally to the tools is a function of flow rate and solids
content. Low-density solids are generally more abrasive, and it is essential
that proper fluid cleaning systems are utilized to overcome this problem.
»» Metal shavings, filings, scale, low-gravity formation solids, or other
materials that enter into the drilling fluid through normal operation or
otherwise can cause erosion or other damage to tools. The presence of
abnormal levels of such abrasive materials is evidence of an ESL condition.
When such evidence is present and more than normal erosion is noted
after strip down in the local workshop, an ESL claim will be submitted.
»» Using LCM with other than fine to medium granularity, or mixing LCM
incorrectly, can cause specified limits to be exceeded.
»» All drilling fluids contain corrosive elements, and damage to downhole
tools will occur on the surface where oxygen is available to fuel the
reaction. As a consequence, all tools must be thoroughly flushed and
hosed, externally and internally, after use in either oil-based mud (OBM)
or water-based mud (WBM) systems. The cleaning fluid should have a low
chloride content – in the order of fresh water (< 500 ppm/< 500 mg/l).
The customer is required to provide facilities and clean water, as well as
the required rig time to perform these procedures.
»» Any application that results in physical damage beyond what is
considered normal wear and tear is considered to be an ESL condition.
»» Drilling with hematite, silicate, formate, laminum, or ilmenite drilling
fluids is known to accelerate the wear or damage to the downhole
tools. If these drilling fluids are to be used, then the local Sperry Drilling
representative should be contacted to obtain the specifications and
procedures for the specific application.
»» Air drilling, nitrogen injection/multiphase fluid, underbalanced drilling
operations, and snubbing operations are deemed special operations not
covered by the normal operating specifications published in the data sheets.
Sales of Halliburton products and services will be in accord solely with the
terms and conditions contained in the contract between Halliburton and
the customer that is applicable to the sale.
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02 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET CLARIFICATIONS 6

03 CRITERIA FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENT RANGE AND EXCEEDED SPECIFIED LIMITS 7

4.1 Vibration Operating Limit Tables 20

05 OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT CAUSE SPECIFIED LIMITS TO BE EXCEEDED 26

»» Harsh Environment Range — The tools Certain operational circumstances that

»» Stated tool diameter, length, and sensor

High temperature is detrimental to the electronics, solders, and elastomers

3.1.1 Measurement-While-Drilling/Logging-While-Drilling (M/LWD) Tools

Standard Tools Above 125°C (257°F) 150°C (302°F)

SOLAR® Tools Above 150°C (302°F) 175°C (347°F)

Quasar Pulse M/LWD Service Above 175°C (347°F) 200°C (392°F)

Equipped with HNBR

Equipped with Metallic

3.1.4 Geo-Pilot® Rotary Steerable Systems

Geo-Pilot® (All Sizes)

Geo-Pilot (All Sizes)

3.1.5 AGS™ Adjustable Gauge Stabilizers

AGS™ Stabilizers Above 175°C (347°F) 204°C (400°F)

Standard Seals Above 110°C (230°F) 121°C (250°F)

Optional Seals Above 175°C (347°F) 204°C (400°F)

3.2 SAND CONTENT

A sand content of 2 percent is the specified limit for all measurement-

Turbodrills should be limited to a sand content of 1 percent for optimal

3.3 LOST CIRCULATION MATERIALS

Fibrous LCM is not recommended and may lead to interruption in real-

3.4 M/LWD MASS FLOW RATE

Tool Size lbm/min kg/min

9.5 in. 20,000 9,070

8 in. High Flow 20,000 9,070

8 in. 10,000 4,535

7.25 in. 10,000 4,535

6.75 in. 10,000 4,535

6.5 in. 10,000 4,535

4.75 in. 5,000 2,268

3.125 in. 1,800 816

3.5 WOB/RPM LIMITS FOR TOOL-STRING OPERATION

The tool-string weight-on-bit (WOB) limit is set by the component in the

3.5.1 M/LWD Collars

9.50 in. 75,000 lbf / 33,362 daN 180 250

8.00 in. 60,000 lbf / 26,689 daN 180 250

6.75 in. 45,000 lbf / 20,017 daN 180 250

4.75 in. 25,000 lbf / 11,121 daN 180 250

3.125 in. 15,000 lbf / 6,672 daN 180 250

3.5.2 Rotary Steerable Systems

Geo-Pilot® 9600 100,000 lbf/44,482 daN 180 250

Geo-Pilot® 7600 55,000 lbf/24,465 daN 180 250

Geo-Pilot® 5200 25,000 lbf/11,121 daN 180 250

11.25 in. 115,000 lbf/51,155 daN Above 80 120

9.625 in. 90,000 lbf/40,034 daN Above 80 120

8.00 in. 80,000 lbf/35,586 daN Above 80 120

6.25 in. 40,000 lbf/17,793 daN Above 80 120

3.625 in. 14,000 lbf/6,228 daN Above 80 120

9.625 in. 66,000 lbf/29,358 daN Above 80 150

8.00 in. 49,000 lbf/21,796 daN Above 80 150

6.75 in. 33,000 lbf/14,679 daN Above 80 150

4.75 in. 16,000 lbf/7,117 daN Above 80 150

3.6 DOGLEG SEVERITY LIMITS FOR TOOL OPERATIONS

Rotating or sliding tools through high doglegs will result in additional

3.6.1 M/LWD Tools

3.6.2 Geo-Pilot® RSS

Rotating Above 6 deg/100 ft Rotating 8 deg/100 ft