Drillship Intro Course Sept 2010

part of Aker
Drillship
Introduction Course
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Drillship - Introduction Course
”Knowledge is of two kinds. We know

a subject ourselves, or we know where
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Samuel Johnson
Revised: August 2010

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Version 01 05-10
Aker Solutions drilling equipment training centre
©2009 Aker Solutions

INTRODUCTION
Products, technology and lifecycle
services
Aker Solutions is the preferred one-stop shop con-
tractor for delivery of innovative, complete drilling
equipment solutions and lifecycle services.
We have 40 years of extensive experience from off-

shore drilling units and onshore drilling rigs. Over the
last few years we have delivered a number of deep
water drilling rig packages and expanded our product
portfolio significantly through acquisitions and in-
creased focus on technology and innovation.
Aker Solutions is proud to offer support through the
entire process including engineering, manufacturing,
installation and commissioning. In addition, we provide
drilling lifecycle services to our customers, including
spare parts, technical support, overhaul/modifications
and professional rig training.
Professional training and competence are key success

factors in maximising uptime and ensuring safe opera-
tion of drilling equipment and drilling rigs. This is part
of the quality and HSE programme in Aker Solutions.
State-of-the-art drilling equipment simulators have now
been established in Norway, Singapore and Houston.
An additional simulator will be launched later this year
in Brazil during Q3.
We work closely with our customers to understand

their needs and provide them with drilling solutions for
the future.
HSE
We shall meet the highest HSE standards in our
design/manufacturing process resulting in superior
performance of the equipment/systems delivered.
Totality
Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment is more than an
equipment supplier. Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment
shall deliver complete drilling systems, projects and
operational support.
Quality
We will focus on quality deliveries and performance
rather than quantity
Operational uptime
Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment shall strive to
maximise operational uptime on the systems delivered
through design, manufacture, project delivery, after
sales support and working relations with the client.
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Technology
Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment shall develop
technology to meet future requirements to opera-
tional uptime, quality and time to repair. Technology
shall preferably be developed in close co-operation
with key clients.

Focus
Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment shall focus
on high end solutions and equipment as well as
demanding clients with similar strategic targets as
Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment.
Efficiency
Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment shall deliver the
highest drilling system efficiency available through
first class products and project deliveries.
MH TorqueMaster™
Aker Solutions
Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment is a fully owned
subsidiary of Aker Solutions. Aker Solutions has
aggregated annual revenues of approximately 8
USD billion and employs around 25,000 people in
more than 30 countries.
The business within Aker Solutions spans a num-

ber of industries, including Oil & Gas, Refining &
Chemicals, Mining & Metals, Power Generation
and Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology.
The Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment, Drilling

Lifecycle Services, provides the range of services
required to ensure an excellent lifecycle performance
and a safe operation of Aker Solutions’ drilling equip-
ment globally.
MH MDDM 1000 AC™
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Operations Support Centre (OSC)
Your 24 Hour gateway to professional support is chan-
neled through our Operations Support Centre. Your in-
quiry is efficiently being processed by 1st level support,
and directed to your technical, operational, or spare
parts support.
Contact information:
Direct Line 24/7: +47 3805 7911
Fax: +47 3805 7200
Following services are provided

The technical and operational support is provided by
a team of competent and multidiscipline Technical
Customer Expediters. Complex troubleshooting is sup-
ported by a team of Senior Service Engineers covering
all disciplines, such as mechanical, hydraulic, electro/ Operations Support Centre
instrument and software.
The Remote Diagnostic is an on line support available
through a service contract, providing a remote opera-
tional and troubleshooting support.
Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment anywhere is a tool
for extending senior engineering support to our Service
Engineers or the client’s staff on board/ on site. The
personnel on site carry a camera to the work site, trans-
mitting live images to the senior engineers at the HQ,
enabling them to “see through the service engineer’s
eyes”.
Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment Condition Based

Maintenance is introduced and represents the future
maintenance philosophy for Aker Solutions’ drilling
equipment. On line continuous monitoring of “real time”
condition of the drilling machines, drastically reduce the Remote Diagnostics Service Facilities
risk of unforeseen interruption in the operation.
Spare parts
The Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment global network
of strategic regional spare parts inventories combined
with a main inventory at the headoffice in Norway,
ensure that critical, recommended and consumable
spare parts combined with experienced expediters are
available at all times. A team of logistics specialists is
complementing the spare parts supply service in order
to deliver at the right time.
Aker Solutions drilling equipment, Kristiansand head office
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Overhaul and repair Main and regional support
Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment offers profes-
sional overhaul services at the main workshop in
centers
Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment’s main support
Norway, and at our regional support centers. The
center is located in Kristiansand, Norway (Head
work is supervised by experienced and competent
office).
engineers, based on international industry stan-
dard, internal procedures, original manufacturing
Regional support centers at the following locations;
drawings and documentation, using original Aker
• Norway (Stavanger)
Solutions’ drilling equipment spare parts. Third
• Azerbaijan (Baku)
party certification institutions, such as DnV, ABS
• UK (Aberdeen)
are involved where required.
• USA (Houston)
• Brazil (Macae)
Completion services • India (Mumbay)
The Completion department provides services • Singapore
such as installation, testing and commissioning of
single equipment complete drilling packages and Further local representation provided through the
upgrades/modification projects. A team of senior “One Aker Solutions” alliance
supervisors are available at the head office and at
our regional support centers.
Training centre
A key success factor for trouble free and safe
operation of drilling equipment is adequate training
on operation and maintenance. Major investments
have been made by Aker Solutions’ drilling equip-
ment in order to achieve a high level of quality on
our training course portfolio.
Full scale simulator
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Global reach Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment
Europe UI.Jana Skrzetuskiego 13A Americas

30-441 Krakow,
Headquarters
Poland 28377 FM 529
Dvergsnes, 4638 Kristiansand (visiting)
Tel/Fax: +48 (0) 1226 43211 Katy, Texas 77493,
Serviceboks 413, 4604 Kristiansand (postal)
mh@akersolutions.com USA
Norway
Tel: +1 281 371 2424
Tel: +47 3805 7000
Fax: +1 281 371 2426
Fax: +47 3805 7501
Fyvie Building akermhinc@akersolutions.com
mh@akersolutions.com
Howe Moss Avenue, Dyce
www.akersolutions.com/drillingequipment
Aberdeen AB1 ONA,
United Kingdom Rodovia Amaral Peixoto, km 162
Tel: +44 1224 424 800 ZEN Rio das Ostras,
Lifecycle support centre
Fax: +44 1224 424 808 Rio de Janeiro RJ CEP 28. 890-000
Tel: +47 3805 7911
sales-uk@akersolutions.com Brazil
Fax: +47 3805 7200
Tel: +55 22 2773 9061
mh-service@akersolutions.com
Fax: +55 22 2773 9020
mh-brazil@akersolutions.com
Nedrevei 8
3183 Horten, Asia
Norway Ipekyolu Business Center, 2nd floor
Tel: +47 3805 7000 Khojali ave.37
Fax: +47 3304 6390 1025 Baku,
mh@akersolutions.com Azerbaijan
Tel: +99 4124 906 901
Fax: +99 4124 906 906
Maskinv. 9 mh@akersolutions.com
4033 Stavanger,
Norway
Tel: +47 5164 8989 Room B1523, 15th floor
Fax: +47 5164 8988 Nanxincang International Tower
mh-stavanger@akersolutions.com 22 Dongsi Shitiao, Dongcheng District
100007 Beijing,
China
P.O. Box 95 Tel: +86 10 6409 6636
1378 Nesbru, Fax: +86 10 6554 2699
Norway mh@akersolutions.com
Tel: +47 4810 0700
Fax: +47 6752 7291
step@akersolutions.com Powergas House,
www.stepoffshore.com 177 Vidyanagari Marg
Kalina, Mumbai 400 098,
Snarøyveien 36, 1364 Fornebu India
P.O. Box 94, 1325 Lysaker Tel: +91 22 6706 6441/42
Norway Fax: +91 22 6706 6444
Tel: +47 67 82 60 00 mh-india@akersolutions.com
Fax: +47 67 82 64 00
drillingrisers@akersolutions.com 25 Benoi Lane
Singapore 627800
Skogståstraen 37 Tel: +65 6262 6633
4029 Stavanger, Fax: +65 6303 4444
Norway mh-singapore@akersolutions.com
Tel: +47 5120 2900
Fax: +47 5187 0201
www.first-interactive.com Ovill Building 2F1, 867-4, Aju-dong
Geoje-si, Gyungnam, 656-221
South Korea
PL 14 (Friitalantie 11) Tel: +82 (0) 55 682 5492
28401 Ulvila, mh@akersolutions.com
Finland
Dir: +358 253 19261
Mob: +358 400 892766 LOB 19, 6th Floor, Suite 04
mh-finland@akersolutions.com PO Box 262597
Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai,
UAE
Kölner Strasse 71-73 Tel: +971 4 810 6600
41812 Erkelenz, Fax: +971 4 810 6601
Germany mh@akersolutions.com
Tel: +49 2431 830
Fax: +49 2431 83267
info@wirth-europe.com
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Disclaimer of Liability
The policies, data, information and other content of this Course Material
and any policies, data, information and other content or material provided
through the Course are proprietary and the property of Aker Solutions’
drilling equipment (“ASDE”).
Such content is to be disclosed, used, copied and retained only as con-

sented to by ASDE in writing, and the Manual is to be immediately re-
turned to ASDE upon its request. ASDE its parent and affiliates, and its
and their respective employees, directors and agents, (collectively and
severally the “Aker Solutions Group”) makes no representations or war-
ranties and assumes no liabilities in connection with the policies, data,
information and other content provided in the Manual or in the Course,
includning liability for negligence. Without limiting the above, under no
cirumstances shall the Aker Solutions Group be liable for loss of profit,
loss of product or for indirect, special, incidental, exemplary, punitive or
consequential loss or damage of any sort, irrespective of the negligence
or other fault of the Aker Solutions Group.
For the sake of good order ASDE emphasises that the participants of
the course always has to conduct him/her-self according to the specif-
ic environment and equipment in question (specific equipment manual)
and follow HSE instructions at the actual working site. By receipt of the
Manual and/or participation in the course, each recipient and/or partici-
pant accepts and agrees to the terms set out above in this clause, which
terms may be amended only in writing signed by an authorized officer of
ASDE.
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INDEX
Health, safety and environment (HSE) Riser Handling Equipment
. Just Care........................................................ 10 . Riser Gantry Crane......................................... 154
. Safety in practice............................................ 11 . Riser Feeding Machine .................................. 158
. Safety first....................................................... 12
Compensating System
System Introduction . Drillstring Compensator (DSC)....................... 162
. Drillers Cabin.................................................. 14 . Active Heave Compensator (AHC)................. 164
. Intelligent Operator Chair (IOC)...................... 17 . Wireline Riser Tensioner (WRT)....................... 167
. Equipment Stop Philosophy........................... 23 . Crown Mounted Compensator (CMC)............ 173
. Equipment Service Switches.......................... 28
. The DrillView System...................................... 30 BOP & X-Mas Tree Handling Equipment
. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV).................... 33 . BOP Crane...................................................... 178
. Smart Zone Management System (SZMS)..... 37 . BOP Trolley 460 mT........................................ 181
. X-Mas tree Crane 150 mT.............................. 185
HPU . X-Mas tree trolley............................................ 187
. HPU 7 Motors................................................. 42 . Through Moonpool Guiding............................ 190
Drillfloor Equipment Utility Equipment

. Rotary Table.................................................... 50 . Access Basket................................................ 194
. Power Slips..................................................... 53 . Utility Arm....................................................... 203
. Power Slips PS-30.......................................... 56 . Winches.......................................................... 207
. Hydraulic Cathead.......................................... 59 . 10t Utility winch.............................................. 209
. Torque Master................................................. 61 . Manrider Winch.............................................. 211
. Mud Bucket.................................................... 68
. Drillfloor Manipulator Arm............................... 71 Abbreviations........................................ 213
. Drawwork........................................................ 75
. Deadline Anchor............................................. 81
. Drill Line Drum................................................ 83
Derrick Equipment
. Crown Block and Rocker arms....................... 88
Traveling Block.................................................... 90
DDM 1000 AC..................................................... 92
MH MDDM-1250-AC-2M™................................. 102
Mud Pump
. Mud pumps.................................................... 114
Vertical Pipehandler System (VPH)

. Bridge Crane................................................... 117
. Lower Guiding Arm......................................... 121
. Fingerboard DP/DC........................................ 124
Bellyboard....................................................... 129
Horizontal to Vertical Pipehandler

Equipment (HTV)
. HTV................................................................. 134
. Tubular Feeding Machine............................... 135
. Stand Builder Arm.......................................... 138
. Mousehole 45” & 60”...................................... 143
.
Pipedeck Equipment
. PDPH.............................................................. 148
This manual is for training purpose only!
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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

Just Care
“The right people with the right attitudes are
absolutely vital to our success in HSE.
HSE (health, safety and the environment) is a

core value in Aker Solutions. We take personal
responsibility for HSE because we care about
people, the environment and our company.
I expect to see this attitude in you, in me and
in everyone else here at Aker Solutions, and so
should you. It is the attitude at the heart of our
Just Care™ culture.”
Aker Solutions CEO
Zero is sustainable
All incidents can be prevented. This may not be
realistic in an HSE culture which just reacts. How-
ever, in a culture where management is committed, Measuring progress
every individual takes personal responsibility, and To guide our improvements we measure leading in-
people work in teams towards a shared goal, the dicators (the records of activities that contribute to
zero incidents target is not only attainable but also improved HSE performance) and lagging indicators
sustainable. Just Care™ can help get us there. (displaying the end results). Our environmental
footprint is part of these. Through Aker Solutions’
regular “internal” people survey we gauge how
Driven by care widely and well our HSE culture has become
Fundamental to our approach is HSE as a core val- embedded in the organisation. Each year we
ue. We take personal responsibility based on care, recognise and reinforce teams’ excellent HSE
and we believe that all incidents can be prevented. achievements with our prestigious Just Care™
awards.
Enabling change
We use training as a vehicle for change.
HSE, incorporated in all our leadership pro-
grammes, helps drive change from the top. Incor-
porated into every Aker Academy programme, HSE
training accompanies employees as they advance
through their careers. Remote “eLearning” helps us
reach out efficiently to the entire workforce while
on-site and job-specific training ensures compe-
tence on every project and at each location.
Systematic efforts
Through the HSE operating system we set expec-
tations and assess and address the gaps between
those expectations and reality. High profile stra-
tegic HSE reviews help motivate those units that
need improvement. Our Just Rules set specific
standards, reducing risks related to specific work
activities. We follow up incidents according to their
potential, and have processes for sharing the les-
sons learned. HSE networks are in place to supply
the tools and facilitate the processes, and to
ensure that best practice is shared across the
organisation.
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Safety in practice The operator is responsible for ensuring that no
personnel are within, or in the vicinity of, the equip-
ment operation area before starting or during opera-
The equipment has been designed in accordance tion of the equipment.
with current HSE regulations and standards.
This is a training manual and for training purpose only.
It is recommended that you read the user manual Safety during maintenance
prior to operating the equipment. To ensure safe Maintenance personnel must be familiar with the
operation and avoid personnel injuries as well as equipment, hydraulic and electrical diagrams and
damage to the equipment and the environment, maintenance procedures before attempting to
please observe the instructions herein. carry out repair or maintenance work.
The maintenance area must be safely and properly
The operator is responsible for making sure that
secured.
instructions in this manual are followed at all times.
When replaced, individual parts and large and/
or heavy structural components must be carefully
Health attached to the lifting appliance and safeguarded in
Protection of health implies that personnel should order to avoid accidents. Only approved lifting equip-
not be exposed to excessive workloads. ment with sufficient carrying capacity must be used.
Elements taken into account are:
• Ergonomics Do not stay or work underneath or in the vicinity of
• Noise a suspended load.
• Vibrations
• Chemical substances and products
• Illumination Hydraulics
• Indoor climate Some hydraulic circuits contain high-pressure
• Outdoor operation hydraulic fluid. Prior to inspection, maintenance or
Procedures, instructions and guidelines incorpo- repair, maintenance personnel should make sure to
rated in MH manuals reflect the result of studies bleed off any high pressure in the circuits.
carried out by Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment.
Electrical
Safety Only personnel authorized according to the regu-
The operator shall ensure that only authorized lations in force shall perform work on electrical
personnel are allowed to use, operate and maintain equipment.
the equipment. Such authorized personnel shall
be properly trained and skilled in accordance with If, according to specifications for inspection, main-
relevant statutory regulations and requirements as tenance or repair, the equipment needs to be volt-
well as Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment’ require- age free, please observe the following procedure.
ments and recommendations for correct and safe
use of the equipment or similar authorization level.
Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment shall be under
For power systems
Switch off and secure the main circuit breaker in
no liability whatsoever in respect of any damage,
MCC according to current isolation procedures.
personnel injury, defect, delay or any consequenc-
Refer to procedures specific for the equipment.
es of such arising from incorrect use or mainte-
nance of the equipment, or arising from unqualified
personnel using or having access to the equipment.
Safety during operation

Authorized personnel shall only operate the equip-
ment. The equipment shall be used only when
in proper technical condition and for its intended
purpose. Functional disorders, in particular disor-
ders that would prejudice safety, must be rectified
immediately.
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For instrumentation systems Safety first
Isolate the equipment control panel from the main We are always concerned about the safe operation
power supply. Open the fuses in the control panel of the equipment. Warnings, cautions and notes
according to the relevant interconnection diagrams. are inserted throughout the chapters in the original
Open the terminal strip isolation knives in the documentation. In the training manual we have left out
control panel according to the relevant interconnec- some of this to save space. It is therefore important to
tion diagrams. Refer to procedures specific for the read the orignal documentation onboard the rig.
equipment.
Prior to commencing the work, make sure that all This information is highlighted in the following
circuits are voltage free. manner:
During maintenance, measures must be taken to
prevent accidental activation of the equipment. WARNING Warnings are placed
wherever improper
Such measures may include shutting off the power
supply or putting up warning signs on all power Possible Loss, operational procedures
distribution, control and operator panels. In case Injury or Death! or functions may cause
of a power supply malfunction (voltage, frequency serious property loss,
or other disruptions), the equipment must be injury, or death.
switched off immediately.
Spare parts CAUTION Cautions are issued

where there may be a
In order to maintain the integrity of the system, it is
Possible Loss, potential for serious loss
important that all spare parts are of identical quality
Use Care of property or damage to
or better than the original part. This is particularly
equipment.
important with regard to protective equipment such
as fuses and circuit breakers. If in doubt, contact
Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment for assistance.
NOTE Notes provide useful in-
Software formation not associated
with safety.
Only qualified Aker Solutions’ drilling equipment Important
personnel may alter the system software. Software Take Notice
delivered with the system is kept in Aker Solutions’
drilling equipment’s files. If any software modifications
are detected in any system, Aker Solutions’ drilling
equipment’s warranty liabilities are no longer valid.
Overall safety items
Although we have tried to be as complete as pos-
Environment sible, we cannot hope to cover all phases of your
operation or take the responsibility of personnel.
Prior to carrying out maintenance work on hydraulic
Whenever you operate equipment, please remember
circuits, necessary measures must be taken to
this fact.
avoid fluid spills.
When the machines are in operation, severe hazards
are created for personnel on the drill floor, if they
are not aware of the process.
Whenever making or breaking connections, lifting
operations etc., you should ALWAYS keep clear from
the rotating and moving parts of the machines.
Whenever you are conducting rig floor operations,
CLEAR UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL FROM THE
RIG FLOOR. This is only good operating practice.
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●● Drillers Control Cabin (DCC)

●● Intelligent Operators Chair (IOC)
●● Emergency Stop Philosophy
●● Service Switches
●● DrillView (DV)
●● Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
●● Smart Zone Management System (SZMS)
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Drillers Cabin Internally all roof and the wall windows shall have
manually operated glare screens against direct
DCC Exterior sunlight.
Window cleaning is maintained with an electric
The Drillers Control Cabin (DCC) is located close to wiper and pressurized washer system, remotely
the well centre on the Drillfloor. operated from each operator chair. The washer
system consists of one 200-litre pressurised stain-
It is a self-supported unpainted stainless steel struc- less steel tank placed outside on the Cabin wall.
ture, built as a skid with a suitable lifting arrange- Manual filling is from outside the Cabin.
ment. The DCC is resting on a total of 15 off anti-
vibration pads. The DCC has two lockable, hinged and inward
For impact protection two off horizontal rigid, re- swinging external doors with automatic return. The
movable, stainless steel bumper bars are arranged doors are located in either end of the DCC on the
in front of the windows (one at top and one at port side of the Cabin. The forward located door
bottom). All roof windows are also protected with is the main door for daily use. The aft door is for
stainless steel protection guards, hinged for service alternative means of escape. The DCC is ready
/ access purposes. Gutters are mounted above for mechanical and services (HVAC, Instrument,
the front windows below the sloping roof windows Electrical, and Telecom.) interface at Site. A small
to avoid water and debris from the roof running in Hatch is also provided against the Starboard side
front of the wall windows. of the Derrick Support in order to access the fixing
bolts if the DCC is installed before the Derrick and
All windows are made from sun filtered, laminated for future inspection and possible retightening of
safety glasses, arranged for optimal views up the the same bolts.
Derrick and over the Drillfloor working areas from
both the Drillers, Assistant Drillers and Stand Build-
ers position.
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DCC Interior On the aft wall the Contractor supplied “free issue”
The DCC is designed as the centre of the drilling BOP panels are integrated into the wall frame-
process on the rig. It is fitted with three advanced works. The Contractor supplied “free issue” Kill &
Operator Stations, one for the Driller, one for the Choke panel is a “free standing” cabinet mounted
Assistant Driller and one for the Stand Builder. on a foundation in the RAF opposite the BOP
The DCC provides space for all Operators in seated, panels. The Contractor supplied “free issue” ESD
comfortable workplaces with special consoles con- & Fire & Gas Matrix panel is integrated into the wall
taining controls and instrumentation for the main frameworks next to the main entrance door.
drilling equipment, key drilling parameters etc. The
Operators are located on an elevated floor approx. The cabin shall also include two “office stations”
800 mm above Drillfloor level. The walls are cov- each with one large office desk, drawer units below
ered with easy to clean, low reflection, coloured (for the DrillView desk only), wall shelves above and
wall plates over high-density insulation. an office chair. Power outlets and data sockets are
provided for each office desk. Space for a small
Event LaserJet printer is provided on the DrillView
The DCC is fitted with a raised access floor (RAF) office desk. Two off whiteboards are installed on
which is supported by a rigid and flexible grid the port wall.
system. The floor tiles is solid with oil, grease
and chemically resistant finish and good anti slip A small wardrobe is included next to the main en-
properties. They shall be permanent anti-static and trance with a slanted wardrobe shelf for hard hats
electrically conductive. They shall provide easy and a rod below with hooks for hanging jackets,
access to cables, HVAC ducts, equipment and boiler suits and rainwear.
accessories located below. All Multi Cable Transits A dedicated locker for “free issue” Safety / Emer-
(MCT) for outside interface are located under the gency equipment is provided next to the wardrobe.
recessed floor.
The DCC shall meet the Project requirement for a
noise level of maximum internal sound level of 65
dB (A).
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HVAC
The DCC is interfaced to an external Air Handling
Unit (AHU) and Chilled Water Cooling Unit (WCU),
both located elsewhere in the HVAC Room. Sup-
ply air is provided trough a flanged inlet in the floor
below the RAF.
Two local Fan coil Units (FCUs) is located in the
DCC ceiling connected to the cooling water from
the external Cooling Water Unit.
Heating / cooling thermostat control to achieve a
DCC internal temperature of 19 to 26°C is located
in the DCC. The supply air is internally routed be-
low the raised floor and ducted to nozzles arranged
along the windows. Extract is through ducting from
a ceiling mounted ventilation grille and the external
extract duct is routed to “safe area” by Yard.
The forced ventilation system is used to obtain
a positive overpressure within the DCC. This will
maintain internal Ex protection for hazardous area
use. Most internal equipment delivered is therefore
of non-Ex type. All detection of pressure loss and
subsequent alarm release will be done inside the
DCC.
Heating of the DCC shall mainly be done by the
HVAC system. Additional heating can be provided
by electrical tube / rib type heaters located under
the RAF.
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Intelligent Operator Chair (IOC)
General Descirption
The operator chair in the DCC is called Intelligent Operator Chair (IOC), it includes two Drillview screens and
is used for machine control.
Following adjustments are possible:
●●Chair rotate
●●Seat length
●●Control consoles and armrest adjust
●●Seat back angle
●●Footrest height adjust
●●Chair up/Down
●●Seat angle adjust (inside pod)
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Layout
The Aker MH AS Standard Operator Station has a The touch screens can replicate all traditional controls
sturdy construction for the tough offshore environ- and visual information. Keyboard and notepad
ment. holder can be mounted or stowed away in a simple
Ex and Non-Ex versions have the same user interface and quick operation.
and flexibility.
The operator is comfortably seated in the tailor-made Two large monitors are placed in front of the opera-
chair. The seat has leather upholstery, and the design tor. The two LCD monitors display information from
derivates from many years of experience from making the DrillView system (Drilling Control and
seats for the offshore and marine market. Monitoring System, DCMS, and operation feed-
back). The monitors are placed on heavy duty
In the chair the seated operator has two control columns to avoid vibration.
consoles (left and right side) with joysticks, mouse
joystick, emergency stop buttons and touch
screens.
AKMH Standard Operator Station, IOC
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Technical Description
Touch Panel
The operator chair armrests are equipped with two touch-sensitive monitors that will act as a dynamic menu
driven operator panels. The most frequent used functions will be located on the joystick switches.
●●The screens will normally indicate the buttons (Fig a). If there is a function assigned to one or more joy-
stick switches, this is also shown on this screen picture.
●●As soon as the joystick activation switch is pressed a new screen indicating the joystick functions will
appear on the touch panel. (Fig b) The functions assigned to the joystick switches are also shown in this
screen picture.
Touch screens with a) buttons and b) joystick functions
Operational Modes
The various machines can operate in different modes. As a general rule, in normal operation the opera-
tor should control the machines in the most advanced mode, i.e. “Normal” mode. “Manual” mode can be
selected if extended control of the machine is necessary. In the Machine Maintenance menu the machine
“Direct” mode can be selected. This is for service personnel only.
The HMI course will explain more detailed about each mode.
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Joysticks
There are two joysticks on the IOC. The functions
that can be activated by the switches and joystick
movement are depending on which menu the
operator has entered on the touch panels and the
machines that have been selected. The functions
on the joystick will be displayed on the touch panel
close to the joystick axis when the activating switch is
pressed. If there are no functions assigned to the
joystick in the current mode, the screen will not
display the joystick analogue level indicator.
If the front switch is activated, a new set of functions

might become available depending on the mode
the operator has entered. There is an indication in
the touch screen picture showing if there are any
joystick functions available in the current running
modes.
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Indicator showing Indicator showing
if joystick functions are available if joystick functions are available
in PRIMARY level in SECONDARY level
(Activation switch without Front switch) (Activation switch and Front switch)
a) b)
Bar indicator for

joystick signal, 0 - 100%
Joystick screen picture
Analogue Joystick functions

Joystick signal in number
format, 0 - 100%
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Light Indication Philosophy
A common philosophy for colours and animations
reflects the status of the equipment as follows:
●●Grey:
Equipment is not running/deactivated/off or Not selectable
- Not running/Valve is closed
- Grey buttons are available for the operator. Pressing a grey button will perform an action.
(See also NOTE bellow.)
●●Green:
Equipment is active/on
- Running/Valve is open
- Green buttons are available for the operator. Pressing a green button will perform an action
●●Violet:
Function in progress
- Start-up in progress/Valve is opening
- Violet buttons are basically for information. Pressing violets buttons will normally not have any effect,
but can in some cases be pressed to halt/stop running squences/movements.
●●Red:
Equipment has failure/warning /timeout
- Start-up failure/Valve not initialised
- Red buttons are for information only. Pressing red buttons will normally not have any effect, but the
signal is sent to the machine control system
●●Blue:
Ready for confirmation
- Press the CONFIRM button to start the function
NOTE If a button is flattened,

the control system for
Important the machine (or the IOC
Take Notice control system) indicates
that the function is not
available for the
operator..
Joystick Mouse
The IOC is equipped with a joystick mouse that
provides the same functions as an ordinary PC
mouse. It is the tool for the operation of the Drill-
View screens. The mouse pointer can be moved
across both DrillView monitors.
The joystick mouse has two buttons on top, which

are working like the left and right button on an
ordinary PC mouse. Left button is normally used for
selection, and right button is used for bringing up
menus, help text etc. The joystick mouse can be
rotated CW/CCW as well, but no function is assigned
to this operation.
Joystick Mouse
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Emergency Stop Philosophy Main Emergency
Stop Push Button
General Description
The purpose for the ESS (Emergency Stop Sys-
tem) is to stop the connected equipment in a safe
manner and thus preventing possible dangerous
situations.
In order to avoid unnecessary stop of DW, DDM

and MudPumps these machines are grouped to-
gether and connected to the Main Emergency Stop
(MES).
The rest of the machines are connected to the

Auxiliary Emergency Stop (AES).
The design of the ESS is based on the following:
●●Double wiring
●●Use of well tried Equipment stop buttons with
positive break and manual reset (stay-put).
●●Use of safety relays with redundant positive
guided relay outputs and short circuit detection.
The Emergency Stop buttons for
There are three types of stops which are: MES and AES are located in each IOC
Auxiliary Emergency
Auxiliary Emergency Stop (AES): Stop Push Button
Located in Drillers cabin, one for each chair.
When an Auxiliary Emergency Stop (AES) button is
activated the HPU will be stopped and all hydraulic
shut off valves are closed and all corresponding
control system outputs are set to 0. This isolates
the hydraulically driven machines and they stop
functioning. All hydraulic control loops are de-
signed to be fail-safe stopped.
Main Emergency Stop (MES):

Located in Drillers cabin, one in Driller’s chair, one
in the Assistant Driller’s chair and one in Stand-
builder chair.
A system which stops heavy electrical rotating
equipment. Activating the MES will also activate
the AES.
Local Emergency Stop Push Button Placed on MH
Local Emergency Stops (LES): TorqueMaster™
Located on the equipment itself and/or at strategic
places. When any LES is activated, the particular
piece of equipment associated with it will immedi-
ately stop functioning. LES push buttons directly
interlock the power supply of the equipment they
are intended to secure (control valves/ motors).
This is achieved via hard wiring and is independent
of control system availability.
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Operational Description
When MES, AES or LES are activated the affected
machines/equipment will be stopped and sequenc-
es aborted. No machine will restart upon deactiva-
tion of MES, AES or LES.
After deactivation of Emergency Stop the affected

machines must be reinitialized in order to start new
sequences.
When AES, MES or LES are activated, this triggers

an event alarm in DrillView, which will be histori-
cally logged. AES
If a safety relay detects a failure in the system (relay

fault or short circuit in the EM stop circuit) it will auto-
matically shut down and an alarm will be given.
Auxiliary Emergency Stop (AES)

The AES stops the machines as listed in table
below .
Cabinet Stopped machine
(DFECS) ●●Cat Heads (CH)

●●Mud Mucket (MB)
●●Casing Stabbing Basket (CSB)
●●Drillfloor Manipulator Arm (DFMA)
(TM) ●●TM Wellcenter

●●TM Standbuilder
(DECS) ●●DDM Pipehandler

●●Rotary Table (RT)
●●Slips/Elevator
(HTV) ●●Stand Builder Arm (SBA)

●●Mouse Hole (MH)
●●Tubular Feeding Machine (TFM)
●●Pipedeck Pipehandler (PDPH)
(VPH) ●●Vertical Pipe handler (VPH) FWD

●●Vertical Pipe handler (VPH) AFT
(RHS/ HPU) ●●HPU (RINGLINE) including:

- Normal MCC HPU Pump B-F
- Emergency MCC HPU Pump A
●●Riser Gantry Crane
●●Riser Feeding Machine
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Main Emergency Stop (MES)
The MES stops the machines as listed in below
table.
MES
Cabinet Stopped machine
(DRAWWORK) ●●Drawwork Main AC motors

●●Feed Off Motors
●●Drawworks Disc Brake activated
(DECS) ●●DDM AC motors
(MPCS) ●●Mud Pump Main motors
(AHC/DSC) ●●Active Heave Compensator
Activating the MES will also activate the AES.
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Local Emergency Stops (LES)
Local Emergency stop buttons stops the machines/
equipment where the button is mounted.
Here are some examples:
LES Machine
SBA Stand Building Arm
TM (2) Torque Master
MH Mouse Holes
HPU Hydraulic Power Unit
TFM (4) Tubular Feeding Machine
DSC fill up unit Drill String Compensator
Winches Man Rider
Winches Utility
PDPH Pipe Deck Pipe Handler
DFMA Drillfloor Manipulator Arm
DW (2) Drawwork
DDM DDM
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Radio Remote Control Panel
Some of the equipment can be controlled from radio remote control panel.
Each radio remote control panel is equipped with a blue equipment stop button.
The Equipment stop button will not work, if the panel isn’t in use.
Equipment stop will be initiated upon loss of communication with panel due to communication error, worn
out batteries or panel switched off.
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Equipment Service Switches
General Description
The switches are located on the front of each EIM
(Equipment Interface Module) Drawer in the left
part of the cabinet
The Service switches are always placed in the control

cubicles (e.g Services switches for MH Bridge Crane)
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Operational Description Shut off Valve Override Switch
The purpose of the switch is to be able to pres-
surise the machine for maintenance, not affected by
control system.
Switch setting “Normal”:
●●Normal operation
●●Key removable
Switch setting “Override”:
●●Hydraulic shut off valve activated/pressurised
machine
●●The Emergency stop system not affected
●●No mode selectable
●●No limitation by the control system
●●An alarm is activated
Close up view of the Service switches
Load Handling Override Switch

Isolation Switch The purpose of the switch is to be able to ignore
The purpose of the switch is to isolate the machine load cell interlocks and continue limited operation
from the control system. It is not possible to acti- when Load cell fault detected.
vate and pressurise the machine. There are sepa-
rate switches for both BRC and LGA, this means Switch setting “Normal”:
that if one machine is isolated, the other may be ●●Normal operation
operated. This is only the case in Direct mode. ●●Lowering of load possible with load cell fault
detected
Switch setting “Normal” (1) ●●Not possible to release load with load cell fault
●●Normal operation detected
●●Key removable
Switch setting “Isolated” (0)
●●Isolated hydraulic and electric Switch setting “Override”:
●●No mode is selectable ●●Load can be released without load interlock
●●The switch is lockable (padlock) in “0” position limitations
●●An alarm is activated ●●Unloaded stop functionality not active
●●No limitation of mode selection
Equipment Interlock Override Switch
The purpose of the switch is to be able to ignore
internal interlocks and continue limited operation
with some instrument failure.
Switch setting “Normal”
●●Normal operation
●●Key removable
Switch setting “Override”:
●●De-activation of interlocks
●●Mode selection limited to Direct /Manual mode
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
MHDrillView™ System
General Description
The DrillView system is designed as an independent, high resolution graphical display system, for distributed moni-
toring and control of real time and stored drilling data.
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
The DrillView Application
The purpose
The DrillView application is delivered with a set of
screen pictures that covers all normal operations,
like drilling, tripping, mud system storage and
circulation, kicks, string and hole data, makeup
torque logs, and others.

The user can easily set up trend charts based
on time or depth from a large selection of directs
and computed variables. A central alarm system
provides the rig with distributed status information,
where alarms are grouped to draw the attention
to critical and necessary alarms, and hide events
and supplemental warnings. All alarms are stored
in DrillView, and the alarm history can be viewed or
printed at any time.
DrillView also contain screen pictures for monitor-
ing of drilling equipment, as ton kilometres on drill
line, time in use of the drawworks, total revolutions
made by the topdrive, among many others (pend-
ing on connected equipment and sensors).
The purpose of these screen pictures is to aid in

trouble shooting and planning of maintenance, in
addition to provide valuable information during
operation of the equipment.
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Roles and Levels
Each user in DrillView is assigned a role. A role
specifies what privileges its users have when working
in DrillView/Cimplicity.
Each role has a level, indicating point access-rights.
Each variable/point is also be assigned a level.
A user with an assigned role can set all points
that have been assigned a level equal to or lower
than the level assigned to the role. This is done to
restrict users with low access privilege to access
parameters they are not allowed to.
The roles and levels defined here is the DrillView
default, not all users has to be used.
●●“Guest” will be able to view all alarms, values and
statuses, view and add pens to trend charts,
print out screens and trends. They will not be
able to change any values.
●●The “Driller” has access to acknowledge alarms,
control drilling equipment and change alarm
limits for Hi and Lo alarms.
●●“Electrician” has access to change alarm limits,
suppress and block alarms for HiHi and LoLo
alarms, change signal range and to use manual
values on analogue objects. Reconnect and
refresh devices. He is also able to do changes on
alarm filters.
●● “DVS Admin” is for MH use only and has full con-
trol and access.
User Role Description Level

DvsAdmin SysMgr DrillView System Administrator 999
Electrician Electrician Rig Electrician 900
Driller Driller Driller 850
AssistantDriller AssistantDriller Assistant Driller 800
Operator Operator Operator 600
Office Office Office users 200
Guest Guest DrillView Guest User 1
Role Level Project Modify Write access to points Acknowledge Only Viewing
Configuration Alarm with level less or equal Alarms Rights
Setup “Leve” valid for “Role”
Sysmgr (MH) 999 X X X X
Electrician 900 X X X
Driller 850 X X
Assistant Driller 800 X X
Mud Operator 600 X X
Tool Pusher 200 X
Office 200 X
Guest 1 X
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
General Description
Purpose and Scope
The function of the Drilling CCTV system is to give support to the drilling operator for safe operation of
the machines. The CCTV system shall give live TV picture coverage of the critical functions in the drilling
sequence.
In addition to the Drilling CCTV System, there also exists a Marine CCTV System (supplied by other).
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
System Configuration
The Drilling CCTV System consists of 17 cameras and one CCTV Server, covering the drilling areas. The
marine system consists of 12 cameras and one Server. Dome type PTZ cameras and fixed cameras are
used. All cameras are web type (MPEG4/MJPEG/JPEG) cameras with a web server in each camera. All
camera pictures can be viewed at any user (with access) connected to the CCTV Ethernet LAN (part of
platform VLAN).
Drilling cameras:
Description Equipment type
CCTV Cabinet MH standard cabinet
Piperack area EX fixed
Shaker room A EX dome pan/zoom/tilt
Shaker room B EX dome pan/zoom/tilt
Moonpool B (bop) EX dome pan/zoom/tilt
Moonpool A (x mas tree) EX dome pan/zoom/tilt
Riser grip 1 EX fixed
Riser grip 2 EX fixed
LGA FWD EX fixed
LGA AFT EX fixed
Drillfloor EX dome pan/zoom/tilt/wash
Make up EX dome pan/zoom/tilt/wash
Racking board EX dome pan/zoom/tilt/wash
Bridge crane/Racking board EX dome pan/zoom/tilt
Bridge crane/Racking board EX dome pan/zoom/tilt
PDPH gripper 1 EX fixed
PDPH gripper 2 EX fixed
Moonpool C (center) EX dome pan/zoom/tilt
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Marine cameras:
Description Equipment type
Radar mast EX dome pan/zoom/tilt/wash
Bridge wing P EX dome pan/zoom/tilt/wash
Bridge wing S EX dome pan/zoom/tilt/wash
Thruster A IP 66 dome fixed
Thruster B IP 66 dome fixed
Thruster C IP 66 dome fixed
Thruster D IP 66 dome fixed
Thruster E IP 66 dome fixed
Thruster F IP 66 dome fixed
Engine room B IP 66 dome pan/zoom/tilt
Engine room A IP 66 dome pan/zoom/tilt
Engine room C IP 66 dome pan/zoom/tilt
CCTV switch/ethernet fibre converter Cabinet
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Figure showing the Drilling CCTV system.
The cameras have an IP-address, and are con-

nected to the LAN CCTV Ethernet network through
an Ethernet Switch. Camera pictures (video) are
collected by the CCTV Server, and stored on the
Digital Storage Database. The pictures can be
viewed at any PC (configured for CCTV access)
connected to DrillView Ethernet network. Access to
the cameras is administered in the CCTV Server.
MH CCTV.OCX is a software component used to

integrate live video into the DrillView screens, or
other client applications. MH CCTV Viewer is a
standalone application used to view CCTV pictures
(Video).
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Smart Zone Management System (SZMS)
General Description
The Smart Zone Management System (SZMS) is a
control system designed to prevent damage to ma-
chines, and personnel injuries as a consequence of
interference between members of SZMS. The SZMS
uses Drillview as operator interface. The system is
active in all normal operation modes, but the ma-
chines are not affected by SZMS when operated
in Direct mode (mode classified as Direct mode) or
when operated hydraulically direct on machine.
CAUTION The SZMS is not active

for machines operated in
Possible Loss, mode classified as direct
Use Care mode or when operated
direct on machine. The
machine can thereby
damage or collide with
other machines.
A virtual box represents each machine in the SZMS

control system. Based on the virtual boxes of all
the machines SZMS prevents collision between
machines. If two machines get to close, SZMS
will prevent collision by reducing the speed, and
if necessary stopping, the machines. SZMS is not
only preventing physical collision, but also handles
scenarios related to handling of pipe etc (e.g. do
not hoist if both elevator and TM clamp is locked
on pipe). The relevant scenarios are described in
“SZMS- Anti Collision Scenarios”. Collision be-
tween machines and rig structure are handled by
DW and RMC when the equipment is operated in
Normal mode bu not in Manual mode.

For the rig to be able to operate, SZMS will allow
collision between machines in certain situations,
e.g. when SBA picking up tubular from TFM.
The SZMS does not relieve the driller from the

responsibility of operating the equipment safely,
but the control system will be an extra safety guard
designed to avoid unintended incidences during
normal operation.
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Technical Description Cartesian co-ordinate system
The co-ordinate system is a right-handed Carte-
Members of SZMS sian co-ordinate system with its origin (origo) in
The SZMS members are:
the (main) Well Center at Drill Floor level. Positive
●●Traveling Assembly
Y-axis is from the (main) Well Center towards the
●●Derrick Drilling Machine
Finger Board(s), while positive Z-axis is upwards.
●●Rotary Table
Positive X-axis follows from these definitions. See
●●Torque Master (SBTM and TM)
sketch below.
●●Bridge Crane (Part of VPH, 2x)
●●Lower Guiding Arm (Part of VPH, 2x)
●●Stand Builder Arm
●●Tubular Feeding Machine
●●Mud Bucket
●●Mouse Hole 60’ and 45’
●●Pipe Deck Pipe Handler
●●Access Basket
●●Riser Feeding Machine
●●Riser Gantry Crane
●●Drillfloor Manipulator Arm (DFMA)
●●Back-up Stabber (BUS)
●●Crown Mounted Compensator (CMC)
TM
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SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Virtual machine
The SZMS generates a virtual box around each machine. The virtual box can consist of up to 5 rectangles.
Each rectangle is perpendicular on each other and the principal axis. The rectangles are dynamic and reflect
the position and extent of the machine in the SZMS. If virtual boxes reflecting different machines are in con-
flict, (sharing room in the Cartesian co-ordinate system) a collision has occurred. All machines relate to the
same Cartesian co-ordinate system.
An example of how a machine (DDM) is virtually represented by rectangles/boxes.
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HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT
●● HPU 7 Motors
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HPU 7 Motors
Purpose and Location
The MH Hydraulic Power UnitTM (HPU) is designed to supply hydraulic oil with sufficient flow and pressure
to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of the hydraulic oil system.
The HPU can be operated in three modes: MCC mode, lockal mode or remotedly from Drill View.
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Main Data
Area Classification Safe Area
Design Pressure 227 bar (3 290 psi)
Working Pressure 207 bar (3 000 psi)
Main Capacity: 1)
Capacity 1680 l/min @ 207 bar (3 000 psi)
Dimension
LxWxH 8.1 x 2.2 x 2.7 m
Estimated Weight
Weight, dry 12 000 kg
Weight, oper 19 000 kg
Main Electric Motor
Quantity 7 ea.
Type 3 ph squirrel cage. Marine type
Frame Size 280
Voltage 690 VAC
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1 779 rpm (4 poles)
Output power 94 kW / S1
Heater element 230 V, 50 W
Degree of protection (IP) 56
Electric Motor for Oil Circ. Pump

Quantity 2 ea
Type 3 ph squirrel cage. Marine type
Frame Size 132
Voltage 690VAC
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 3 484 rpm (2 poles)
Output power 7,5 kW / S1
Heater element 230 V, 25 W
Degree of protection (IP) 56
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Main Pump
Quantity 7 ea
Type Axial piston unit. Variable displacement
Size 180 cm³/rev
Pump flow 2) 140 cm³/rev (0 – 240 l/min pr pump)
Max. pressure (intermittent) 420 bar (6 090 psi)
Working Pressure 207 bar (3 000 psi)
Pump for Oil Circ
Quantity 2 ea.
Type Screw pump. Fixed displacement
Flow 340 l/min (each)
Working Pressure 5 bar (73 psi)
Oil Tank
Volume in tank (total) 9 250 ltr
High level (HL) volume 8 150 ltr
Low level (LL) volume 4 850 ltr
Low Low level (LLL) volume 3 750 ltr
Material Carbon Steel (Painted)
Oil Cooler
Quantity 2 ea
Type Plate Heat Exchanger
Cooling capacity 2 x110 kW @ max. inlet temp. of 38°C.
Cooling medium Freshwater (from rig)
Cooling medium flow 2 x 550 l/min (Pressure drop: 0.89 bar
(12.8 psi))
Field Instrumentation
Pressure Transmitter 1 ea
Level Switches 3 ea
Temperature Switch 1 ea
Temperature Transmitter 1 ea
Level Transmitter 1 ea
Filters/Accessory
6 ea. High Pressure filters 12 µm absolute
3 ea. Return filters 10 µm absolute rating
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2 ea. Drain filters 12 µm absolute rating
1 ea. Air breather filter 3 µm
1 ea. Temperature Thermometer
1 ea. Level Indicator
Hydraulic Fluid
Recommended fluid:
Hydraulic mineral oil ISO HV (DIN HVLP)
Recommended operating temp
(ex. ISOVG 46 oil):
Temp: 38-56°C
Temp. range of oil in reservoir:
Min temp.: 10°C
Max temp.: 70°C
Viscosity:
Recommended operation range: 16-35 cSt
Min. at start up: 10 cSt
Max. at start (Short duration): 1000 cSt
Operator Panel
Cabinet material Stainless Steel
Degree of Protection (IP) 56
Dimension LxWxH 0.15 x 0.38 x 0.45 m
Weight 15 kg
Cabinet interface consists of:
Start/ Stop switch 9 ea
Local/ Remote Switch 1 ea
Emergency Stop Button 1 ea
Push botton (Lamp Test): 1 ea
Green Lamp (Motor Running) 9 ea
Yellow Lamp (High Oil Temp) 1 ea
Red Lamp (High High Oil Temp) 1 ea
Yellow Lamp (Low Oil Level) 1 ea
Red Lamp (Low Low Oil Level) 1 ea
Heater Element (oil tank)
Voltage (AC) 230 3-ph
Capacity 2 x 3000 W
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Main Parts (no hydraulic equipment in operation), the pump
compensates only for its internal leakage. This
The HPU consists of the following main parts:
solution results in low power consumption and
low heat generation and increases the lifetime and
●●Motor/Pump Assemblies
reduces the maintenance.
●●Oil Reservoir
●●Return Oil System
All main hydraulic pumps are equipped with pres-
●●Drain Oil System
sure relief valves and pressure regulator. In addi-
●●Offline Circulation System
tion, pulsation damper, inline high pressure filter
and shut off valve are mounted near to the pump.
Motor/Pump Assemblies In order to reduce noise and vibrations, flexible
The HPU consists of 7 main motor/pump assem- hose are used between the main hydraulic pump
blies. Electric motors and hydraulic pumps are and the pulsation damper.
connected to each other by means of a flexible
coupling and adapter flange. Each electric motor is
equipped with heating element and thermistors.
Oil Reservoir
The hydraulic oil tank serves as storage reservoir
for the hydraulic fluid. The tank is designed with
The main hydraulic pump is an axial pressure sloped bottom for efficient removal of water/sedi-
compensated piston pump for use in open circuits ments. The tank is equipped with level gauge,
with closed centre valve delivering necessary flow thermometer, breather filter (with water absorbent
to maintain the set pressure. In a no flow condition element) and drain valve. There are a total of 4
removable covers on the tank top.
HPU OPERATOR PANEL
S4 S1 S4 S1
S3 S2 S3 S2
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Return oil system
Return oil from various consumers enters the return
manifold before it flows back to the reservoir via
the return filter(s). There are installed return check
valves in order to maintain a constant backpres-
sure of 1 bar in the return system. The oil return
filters are equipped with lockable isolation valves
to enables off-line maintenance.
Drain Oil System

Drain oil from various consumers enters the drain
manifold before it flows back to the reservoir via
the drain filter(s). The drain filter(s) is equipped with
isolation valve(s) to enables off-line maintenance.
The isolation valves are lockable.
Offline Circulation System

The HPU is provided with a separate offline cir-
culation system including oil cooler(s) (Plate Heat
Exchanger (PHE)). The system consists of screw
pump(s) circulating the fluid through the PHE(s)
and back to the reservoir.
Fluid from the screw pump(s) will also be supplied

to each main hydraulic pump, in order to ensure
lubrication of the front bearing and shaft seal carry
out on each main hydraulic pump during operation.
The pumps are operated as one duty and one

standby. The duty pump starts first, and runs while
one or more main pumps are running. The standby
pump starts up when the temp. in reservoir > 48ºC,
and stops when oil temp. in reservoir < 40ºC. The
standby pump will also start if the duty pump fails.
The PHE(s) is equipped with isolation valves on

inlets and outlets. The isolation valve on water inlet
is electrical operated. The valve opens when the oil
temp. in reservoir > 48ºC. And it is closed when oil
temp. in reservoir < 40ºC.
Emergency Stop Philosophy

The HPU can be stop by pressing the Auxiliary
Emergency Stop button from the Stand builder,
Assistant Driller or Driller chairs inside the Driller
Control Cabin and also by mean of Emergency
Stop button on Local operator panel.
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DRILLFLOOR EQUIPMENT
●● Rotary Table (RT)

●● Power Slips (PS)
●● Hydraulic Catheads (CH)
●● Torque Master (TM)
●● Mud Bucket (MB)
●● Drillfloor Manipulator Arm (DFMA)
●● Drawwork (DW)
●● Deadline Anchor (DLA)
●● Drill Line Drum (DLD)
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Rotary Table
The 60 ½” Rotary TableTM is installed to rotate the
drill string w/o. using the DDM. It can be used
during drilling operation in case of DDM failure/mal-
function.
The table is also functioning as a foundation for the
Power Slips.
The Rotary Table will be remotely controlled from
the Driller’s Cabin.
Rotary Table
Main data
Approval ABS
Zone 1
Utility Requirements
Hydraulic Supply 207 barg
Hydraulic Flow 384 l/min
Electric Supply (transmitter)
vmax 30 V DC
imax 165 mA
pmax 1W
Equipment data
Max static load 8899 kN
Max. Torque Continuous 46 / 33927
(kNm / ft lbs)
Speed at max Torque 0-20 RPM
Max. Speed 40 RPM
Estimated Weight 18560 Kg Typical
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Main Parts
The Rotary Table consists of the following main
components:
●●Welded steel frame/housing
●●Cover
●●Main bearing
●●Hydraulic drive motor
●●Lubrication oil pump
●●2 locking dogs
The Rotary Table consists of a welded steel hous-

ing in which the turntable is supported by a com-
bined roller/rotary bearing. The rotary table housing
incorporates the main hydraulic drive motor, an
externally mounted hydraulically driven lubricating
oil pump complete with discharge filter, and a pair
(2) of locking dogs.
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The hydraulic drive motor is mounted on a motor
bracket, which is bolted to the rotary table. The hydrau-
lic motor shaft is connected to the rotary table shaft
using a mechanical coupling.
The Rotary Table is an electrically controlled

hydraulic unit and the operator can regulate the
hydraulic flow through the motor and thereby the
rotation speed.
The torque is also controlled by the operator ad-

justing the pressure from “zero” to maximum.
The rotary table may be locked mechanically

against clockwise and counterclockwise rotation.
The rotary table is built to rotate in either clock-

wise or counter-clockwise directions with variable
speed.
The rotary table has a lubrication system that will

lubricate the machine.
The two locking dogs, hydraulic cylinders hav-

ing solid extendable pistons with ends specially
shaped to engage serration cut into the periphery of
the rotary unit, are capable of locking the table from
rotation against any torque likely to be encoun-
tered under bottom hole assembly make-up/break
operations.
For calibration of torque, the locking dog (gear

lock) must be engaged.

The Rotary Table (RT) can be stopped by pressing
the Auxiliary Emergency Stop (AES) button in the
Driller, Assistant Driller and/or Stand Builder Chair
inside the Drillers Control Cabin (DCC).
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Power Slips
General
The Blohm+Voss Powerslip PS750-2/1000 is designed to be installed into the rotary tables almost to flush
level with the rig floor.
It lowers the casing connection for easier operation and eliminates the need for work platforms.
The PS750-2 and PS1000 are used for suspending tubular like casing, drill pipe, tubing and drill collars.
Main Data
PS750 PS 1000
Maximum allowed working load 750 sh tons 1000 sh tons
Pipe size range (i.e. Drill pipe, casing, tubing and 2.3/8” to 22” 2.3/8” to 22”
drill collars)
Working Pressure 207 Bar 207 Bar
Hydraulic Flow rate Min 5 Gpm (18.9 l/m) Min 5 Gpm (18.9 l/m)
Hydraulic lines for operation A+BA+B A+BA+B
Hydraulic line for feedback C C
Grease line G G
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Main Parts
The power slips consist of the following main as-
semblies:
1. Body
2. Door
3. Slip Assembly
4. Insert Carrier
5. Hydraulic Centring Device
6. Hydraulic Assembly
Features
●●Hydraulic operated flush mounted Power Slip
●●Rapid changing of pipe sizes by means of Insert
Carrier and Slip Assemblies.
●●Central Slip Grease System
●●Hydraulic system is completely integrated and
covered into the PS750-2/1000 body.
●●Protector and centraliser can be used when Slip
Assembly (without Insert Carrier) has been lifted.
●●A hydraulic feedback signal is used, which
shows that the Slip Assembly has been set.
●●Hydraulic operated Centring Device (can be
switched off if not needed)
Machine Description
The arm lifts ordinary drill pipe slips up and down.
When the arm swings up and lifts the slips, two in-
termediate locking arms swing over centre and are
locked by a stop knob. These arms lock the lifting
Slips closed -with pipeguide
arm mechanically in upper position. These locking
arms together with the hydr. pressure on the cylin-
der when the switch is in “slips up “position, keeps
the slips up.
If the hoses are cut, the slips do not fall down. The
switch has to be pushed to the “slips down” posi-
tion and the retraction of the piston rod turns the
locking arms back and the slips is pushed down.
It is necessary to lock the frame on the rotary table

for pushing the slips down.
The Power Slips rotates with the rotary table, but

when more than one revolution is required, the
hoses including hoses for the greasing system for
Ps top view
slip assembly, have to be disconnected. The hoses
are connected to the cylinder with quick discon- Control Valve Cabinet
nect coupling female/male each other to prevent The Power Slips is remote operated from DCMS.
mixed connections When ´Power Slips set´ button is activated the
centering devices automatically is initiated. They
operate by use of two hydr. cylinders.
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Machine/system connection/
interface
Interface with Power Slips is 3 hydraulic lines (be-
tween Power Slips and Power Slips Cabinet), one
for slips up, one for slips down and one for signal.
The automatic lubrication system has two interface

points on Power Slips delivering grease to Power
Slips, and one interface point for air supply from
Ring Line. The system is placed close to Power
Slips Cabinet.
Interface with Power Slips Cabinet is 5 hydraulic

and 1 electric lines. Hydraulic lines are Pressure
line and Return line in, Slips up, Slips down and
signal out.
Electrical interface comes from DCC.
Control Valve Cabinet

There is no local emergency stop mounted directly
on the Rotary Table with Power Slips, but there
is one emergency stop lever at the right side on
the Control Valve Cabinet. The Rotary Table with
Power Slips responds to the Auxiliary Emergency
Stops (AES) in the DCC.
System behavior on equipment stops activation:

●●Hydraulic Supply is shut-off (shut-off valve
closed – PS)
●●Disable all PS & RT valves output, stop all move-
ments.
●●Active mode is automatically disabled.
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Power Slips PS-30
Main Data
Zone 1
Hydraulic Pressure 207 barg
Hydraulic Flow 40 l/min
Equipment data
Model Type BX111
Serial no: PS-30 1124163-16
Pipe size range 2 3/8” to 20”
Load rating 2 3/8” to 10 3/4” (500T)
4 ½” to 16” (750T)
16” to 20” (500T)

Torque back up 67800 Nm (50000 ft.lbs ) on 20”
54200 Nm (40000 ft.lbs ) on 14”

Estimated Weight
Power Slips 3770 kg. (exl.Slip assembly)
Power Slips Cabinet & Lubrication 500 kg

feeding unit
Total weight 4270 kg
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Machine Description
The arm lifts ordinary drill pipe slips up and down.
When the arm swings up and lifts the slips, two in-
termediate locking arms swing over centre and are
locked by a stop knob. These arms lock the lifting
arm mechanically in upper position. These locking
arms together with the hydr. pressure on the cylin-
der when the switch is in “slips up “position, keeps
the slips up.
If the hoses are cut, the slips do not fall down. The
switch has to be pushed to the “slips down” posi-
tion and the retraction of the piston rod turns the
locking arms back and the slips is pushed down.
It is necessary to lock the frame on the rotary table Slips open

for pushing the slips down.
The PS-30 rotates with the rotary table, but when

more than one revolution is required, the hoses
including hoses for the greasing system for slip
assembly, have to be disconnected. The hoses are
connected to the cylinder with quick disconnect
coupling female/male each other to prevent mixed
connections
Reference is made to Varco’s documentation.
The Power Slips is remote operated from DCMS.

When ´Power Slips set´ button is activated the
Slips closed
centering devices automatically is initiated. They
operate by use of two hydr. cylinders.
Machine/system connection/
interface
Interface with Power Slips is 3 hydraulic lines (be-
tween Power Slips and Power Slips Cabinett), one
for slips up, one for slips down and one for signal.
The automatic lubrication system has two interface

points on Power Slips delivering grease to Power
Slips, and one interface point for air supply from
Ring Line. The system is placed close to Power
Slips Cabinet.
Interface with Power Slips Cabinet is 5 hydraulic

and 1 electric lines. Hydraulic lines are Pressure
line and Return line in, Slips up, Slips down and
signal out.
Electrical interface comes from DCC.

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Main Parts
Lubrication
feeding unit
Emergency Stop
There are no local emergency stops mounted on
the Rotary Table w/Power slips. The Rotary table
w/Power slips responds to the emergency stops in
DCC.
System behaviour on emergency stop activation:

●● Hydraulic supply is shut off (shut off valve closed - PS)
●●Disable all PS and RT valves output, stop all
movements
●●Active mode is automatically disabled
When the activated emergency stop is released,

operating mode must be reselected before opera-
tion can continue.
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Hydraulic Cathead
The Hydraulic Catheads (2 off) are a tool for make-up
and break-out of drill collar and drill pipe in
Co-Operation with Rig-Tongs.
The Cathead is a floor mounted self-contained unit,

bolted to the drill floor with 6 bolts.
The Cathead is normally operated from the Drillers
Cabin. However, it is also possible to operate from
control valve cabinet. Local controls in control
cabinet are only for maintenance and emergency
purposes.
Main data
Equipment Class (DNV) Class 2
Zone 1
Capacity
Operating pull 140.000 N (31.500 lb)
Lug Pull Force 140.000 N (31.500 lb)
Utility Equipment
Hydraulic Flow 160 l/min. (42.3 gpm [us])
Working Pressure min. 150 barg (2030 psi)
max. 210 barg (3045 psi)
Electrical Power 24 V DC / 3 Amp
Torque
Max. torque on pipe with 4 ft. 1.22m x 140.000 N = 170.000
rig tong Nm
(125.000 lbf.ft.)
Max. torque on pipe with 5 ft. 1.5m x 140.000 N = 210.000
rig tong Nm
(154.900 lbf.ft.)
Other Specifications
Pull Regulations 12.000 – 140.000 N
(2.700 -31.500 lb)
Stroke of wire 2000mm (6.5 ft.)
Line speed 0.25 m/sec. (0.8 ft./sec.)
Wire data 10.7m of ø22 mm steel core
wire
(35.1 ft. of ø0.87” steel core
wire)
Operational angle of sheave 20° each side
house
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Main Parts
The hydraulic /el. operated Cathead comprise the
following main items:
●●Main frame with wedge socket, cylinder sheave,
guide sheave, integrated tong post/back up post
and 10.7 m of ø22mm wire line with spring. Base
plates for mounting the Cathead to the floor are
also included.
●●Control valve Cabinet, for control of both Hydrau-
lic Cathead including support frame and base
plates
The Cathead is a very compact design. The wire

is secured inside the Cathead frame by the wedge
socket from where it runs over the sheave mounted
on the hydraulic cylinder moving upwards 1000
mm which give a pull length of 2000 mm. The sec-
ond sheave guides the free wire line out horizon-
tally. The pivot angle of this sheave is + 20º.

A combined Tong Post and Back Up post bracket
is mounted on the Cathead. This bracket is also
used as lifting lug when handling the Cathead. A
hook for hang off the wire is placed at the second Emergency Stop Philosophy
sheave side. There is one emergency stop valve in control valve
cabinet and one button in Operators Chair. When
The rig-tongs come in various lengths, and these activate one of this all functions on the Cathead
lengths must be programmed into the control will stop and stay in their current positions until
system in order to achieve proper torque. The two the buttons are reset. The same will happen if
Catheads share the same control valve cabinet. emergency stop button from HPU is activated.
The relief valve is set to approx. 145 bar to prevent
The control system for the Cathead consists of the over torque in case of failure on pressure reducing
control valve cabinet, normally located in the drill valve. Monitoring line pull and feed out is included
floor area. Local controls in control cabinet are only in Drillview.
for maintenance and emergency purposes.
The control valves are el. operated and are normal-

ly operated from Drillers Cabin as a part of equip-
ment Drillview functions. The control valves include
a pressure reducing valve for reducing pressure to
approx. 140 bar that corresponds to specified wire
line pull at 140 kN. (Can be adjusted between 12
kN and 140 kN). A flow control valve is installed for
adjusting line speed between 0 and 0,3m/sec.
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Torque Master
The Torque Master ™ [TM] is designed for non-
manned making up and breaking out drill pipe, drill
collars, tubing and casing ranging from 2 7/8” to
20”. It is based on two tongs that can be separat-
ed and is thereby also capable of handling stabiliz-
ers, cross-over subs and other BHA equipment.
TM includes functionality for spinning, stabbing
using the spinner, thread washing and lubricating.
In casing mode TM has functionality to stabbing of
casing.
The TM is located on drill floor and can be oper-

ated from three different operator panels:
●●IOC – Intelligent Operator Chair (Normal or
Manual mode)
●●TM Main operator panel (Manual mode)
●●TM Emergency/Maintenance operator panel
(Maintenance mode, also called Direct mode)
Torque Master
Torque Master Upper Position
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Main Data
Approval NA
Zone: 1
Dimensions:
LxWxH 3279 x 2710 x 3013mm
Weight 14.500 Kg [31950 Ib.]
Capacity
MAINFRAME
Max. Travel speed 500mm/s [20 in./s]
BACKUP TONG (BUT)

Min. Clearance Drill Floor – BUT (parked posi-
20 mm [3/4” in.]
tion)
Max. Vertical travel 1500 mm [59 in.]
MAIN TONG (MT)
Max. Make-up (MU) torque: 203.000 Nm [150.000 lbf-ft]
Max. Break-out (BO) torque 203.000 Nm [150.000 lbf-ft]
Max. MT rpm 15 rpm
Tubular range 70-508mm [2 7/8 in.–20 in.]
Max. Distance between BUT-MT: 1470 mm [58 in.]

Max. diameter stabilizers 762mm [30 in.]
Min. MU / BO stick up 540 mm [21 in.]
Max. MU / BU stick up 1900 mm [75 in.]
Max. grip distance between tongs (BUT-MT) 1750 mm [59 in.]
Min. grip distance between tongs (BUT-MT) 300 mm [12 in.]
SPINNER
Max. Spinner rpm (5” DP) 0-100 rpm
Spinning range 70-245mm [2 7/8 in.–9 5/8 in.]
Guiding range 70-508mm [2 7/8 in.–20 in.]
Min. distance cc MT – cc roller 1150mm [45 in.]
Max. vertical travel 600 mm [24 in.]
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CASING STABBING GUIDE
Tubular range1 70-508mm [2 7/8 in.–20 in.]
THREAD WASHER & LUBRICATOR
Tubular range 70-245mm [2 3/8 in.–9 5/8 in.]
Number of washing nozzle 6
Washing pressure 130-160 bar
Pre heating of dope 40°C [313 K]
Utility Requirements:
Hydraulic Oil 207 bar, 500 l/min
Instrument Air 8 bar, 700 l/min

Fresh Water 130-160 bar, 60 l/min
Standard delivered with inserts for 7in, 9 5/8in, 10 3/4in & 13 3/8in. Type of casing and tubular needed to
be specified. As an option other inserts may be specified within range (2 7/8in -20in).
Estimated Weight
TM
TORQUEMASTER 14500 Kg
Manifold in Derrick 550 Kg
Rails 450 Kg
Total Weight 15500 Kg
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Main Parts
The Torque Master is divided into the following
modules:
●●Manifold in derrick
●●Main Frame
●●Main Tong (MT)
●●Backup Tong (BUT)
●●Spinner
●●Thread Washer & Lubricator (TWL)
●●Casing Stabbing Guide (CSG)
Manifold in Derrick
All supplies and electrical connections from rig
to TM are done by connections in manifold in
derrick. The manifold gives support for electrical
cables in hose loop and hydraulic hoses. Electri-
cally remote controlled shut off valves to control
the hydraulic, air and water supply is mounted in
the manifold. The manifold also incorporates a
feeding unit for the thread lubricator.
Manifold in Derrick
Main Frame
The Main Frame supports the Main Tong (MT) and
Backup Tong (BUT) modules. The MT and BUT is
positioned individually, relative to the Main Frame,
using hydraulic cylinders.
The Torque Masters main frame is hydraulically
driven and travels on rails fixed to drill floor.
Electrical cables protected by hydraulic hoses are
anchored to MF, and hydraulics hoses for all mod-
ules on the TM are connected to the main frame
through manifold.
Main Frame
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Main Tong (MT)
The Main Tong (MT) consists of the three assem-
blies MT Dolly, MT Frame and Chuck.
The chuck is rotating freely inside the MT frame.
The MT frame is suspended in the MT dolly to
isolate the torque.
Two cylinders pushing downwards against the
Main Frame controls the elevation.
The tong is able to rotate 360 degrees con-
tinuously and stand the specified torque of 203
000Nm (150 000 lbf*ft). The torque is applied with
two hydraulic motor/gear units, driving a roller
chain.
Three jaws are used to clamp onto the pipe.
Main Tong
Chuck
Main Tong Dolly
Backup Tong (BUT)

The purpose of the Backup tong is to mechani-
cally backup torque applied by the Main Tong.
The elevation of the BUT is driven by two cyl-
inders pushing downwards against the Main
Frame.
There are three jaws with integrated cylinders in
the Backup tong. The purpose of these jaws is
to clamp onto the pipe with necessary force to
withhold the torque applied during a make up or
break out sequence.
The BUT interface the Casing Stabbing Guide
(CSG) and Thread Washer & Lubricator (TWL).
Backup Tong
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Spinner Casing Stabbing Guide (CSG)
The spinner is independently adjustable in height The TM is equipped with a Casing Stabbing
running on a frame part of Main Tong Frame. Guide (CSG) which centralizes the casing for
stabbing and protecting threads and connector.
The spinner has three main functions: The guide is located on the Backup Tong. The
●●Spin in the first part of a drill pipe CSG is normally not used during drill pipe opera-
●●Spin out the pipe after a breakout. tions.
●●Stabbing/Guide function for drill pipe and cas- By inserts CSG can handle whole range of cas-
ing. ing. The inserts needs to be made specified to
the casing to be used.
Three hydraulic cylinders position the roller assem-
blies towards the drill pipe/casing. Three hydraulic
motors drive the roller assemblies. The spin-
ner houses rotameter for detecting rotational
response on the pipe, i.e. counts the number of
spun in/out turns.
The elevation cylinder is pushing downwards
against the Main Tong Frame.
The spinner has a sprinkler system to avoid
sparks during the spinning sequence.
Casing Stabbing Guide
Spinner
Thread Washer & Lubricator (TWL)

The TM is equipped with a Thread Washer and
Lubricator (TWL). The TWL can be operated both
manually and as part of the sequence. The unit
removes dirt and lubricates the stick up.
Thread Washer & Lubricator
The TWL is integrated into the Backup Tong,
utilizing a high-pressure nozzle system. To posi-
tion the pipe doper a hydraulic cylinder is used for
extending and retracting
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There are two local emergency stops on the TM,
one on each side of the elevation frame.
There is one local equipment stop on each radio
panel for the TM on the side of the panel.
System behaviour on equipment stop activation:
●●Hydraulic supply is shut off (shut off valve
closed).
●●Active mode is automatically disabled.
●●Any running automatic sequences are termi-
nated.
In addition, TM can also be stopped by pressing

the Auxiliary Emergency Stop (AES) button from
IOC
the Driller, Assistant Driller and/or Stand Builder’s
Chair inside the Drillers Control Cabin (DCC).
TM Radiopanel
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Mud Bucket
The Mud Bucket is designed for fast and reliable
drainage of the drillstring during wet-trips. The
bucket closes around the tool joint and the mud
flows into the drillfloor drain system through a drain
box connected to the Mud Bucket drain nozzle.
The Mud Bucket is located on the drill floor with its

scissors arm movement either to extend the bucket
towards the well centre or to retract to its initial
position.
It is normally operated from the operator’s chair in
the DCC.
It is also possible to operate from local control

valve. Local controls in cabinet are only for main-
tenance and emergency purposes.
Main data
Approval DNV Class II Equipment
Zone 1
Capacity
Drill pipe Range 2 7/8” to 6 5/8”
Horizontal Stroke 2810 mm.
Bucket open/close 2 seconds (Nom)
Arm extract/retract 8-10 Seconds (Nom)

Work Pressure 207 bar
System Pressure Max 185 bar
Flow Max 47 l/min
Estimated Weight
Mud Bucket 1560 Kg
Drain Box 90 Kg
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Main Parts Arm with Pedestal consisting of:
●●1 Scissor Arm with Pedestal.
Mud Bucket for scissors arm consisting of:
●●1 Hydraulic Cylinder with stainless steel rods
●●1 Mud bucket, hydraulically opened/closed.
and load control valve.
●●3 Hydraulic cylinders
●● 1 Control Valve Cabinet with electrically operated
- Fittings and piping according MH standard
control valve located on the pedestal.
- Self-lubricating bearings
- Fittings and piping according to MH standard.
- Drillstring seals for 2 7/8” 3 1/2”-5”-5 1/2” -6 5/8”
- Self-lubricating bearing and stainless steel
DP.
bolts.
- Outlet possible to change to right or left hand
side with 6” outlet.
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The Mud Bucket with Scissors Arm consist of a
mounting base with a guide column, a control panel,
a scissors arm with an extend/retract cylinder, the
stainless steel mud bucket with three open/close
cylinders and changeable seals to the different pipe
sizes, drain box and deck connection.

The Bucket is transported horizontally between
retracted and operating position by a scissor arm.
When the bucket is in operating position it clamps
around the drill pipe above and below the tool joint.
Rubber seals are inserted for each pipe size to avoid
spill on drillfloor. The drain bend is interfacing with
the nozzle on the drain box when the bucket is
clamped around the drill pipe. The mud flows from
the stand through the bucket/ drain bend and into
the drain box. At the other end the drain box has
an outlet connected to Drill floor drain system.

The emergency stop button on the chair will cut the
hydraulic supply by means of closing the el. operated
shut off valve. When activate this all functions on
the Mud Bucket will stop and stay in their current
positions until the buttons are reset. The same
will happen if local emergency button on the Mud
Bucket is activated.
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Drillfloor Manipulator Arm
The Drillfloor Manipulator Arm, “DFMA”, is de-
signed to guide tubular’ s on drillfloor level. : It is
used for guiding tubular and riser from TFM/RFM
to well centre, or vice versa. The control of the
DFMA is accomplished from a radio panel on drill
floor or from operators Chair in DCC. The operator
has full control of all functions.
Main Data
Approval ABS
Equipment Class II
Zone I
Capacity
Telescope Stroke 5 420 mm (2710 + 2710)
Telescope Push/Pull 138/79 kN
Telescope Speed 0.3 m/sec. OUT / 0.39 m/sec. IN
Telescope Time Full Stroke 21 sec. OUT / IN
Slewing Sector 360° Continuous/Slew stop as req.
Slewing Moment 362 kNm (Maximum both ways)
Slewing Speed 1.5/2.5 rpm
Slewing Time 908 10 sec./6 sec.
Tilt Sector 10° UP / 45° DOWN
Tilt Speed 15 sec. (3.5 deg/sec.)
Racker head (Tag no. 347-BC0713) 30”- 60” OD Max
Racker head (Tag no. 347-BC0712) 13 5/8”- 34” OD Max
Racker head (Tag no. 347-BC0711) 3 ½”-13 3/8” OD Max
Values above given for maximum pressure and flow. Speed control is proportional from
zero to maximum velocity.
Utility Requirements:
Hydraulic supply 207 bar @ Min. 340 l/min.
Hydraulic return Max 5 bar @ 340 l/min.
Hydraulic drain Max 1 bar @ 34 l/min.
Estimated Weight
Drillfloor Manipulator Arm 8 000 kg
Racker head 3 ½” OD to 13 3/8” OD 550 kg
Racker head 14” OD to 34” OD 1 200 kg
Racker head 60” OD 1 850 kg
Remote control stand: 85 kg 85 kg
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The drillfloor manipulator arm consists of the follow-
ing main items:
- Baseplate
- Slewing frame
- Telescopic arm
- Racker head 3 1/2” DP – 13 3/8” Casing
- Racker head 14”– 34” Tubular
- Racker head 60” Riser
- Control Valve Stand
- Radio Control Panel
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Base plate
The DFMA is mounted by the base plate in an The slewing frame is support for the telescopic arm
inverted position, normally suspended from un- and the two hydraulic tilt cylinders. A hydraulic swiv-
derneath the support structure for the top drive el coupling is used to transfer hydraulic fluid from
guide rails. The control valve unit with 5 spools, the fixed base to the rotating telescope mounted in
slew gears and filter unit is placed on the top of the the centre of the slew bearing.
base plate accessible from the adjacent service
platform. Telescopic arm
The control valve is hydraulic pilot-operated with The DFMA has a triple action telescopic arm with
full proportional control. The pilot control circuit an internal double telescope cylinder obtaining a
is fitted with a specially designed control unit that total of 5420 mm extension.
reduces the pilot pressure to 20 bar.
The telescopic arm can be tilted up/ down. On the
To protect the hydraulic system from contamina- telescopic arm, two hose reels with spring loaded
tion, a full flow in-line high pressure filter is fitted on reel-up and twin flexible hoses transfer fluid from
the main pressure line on the control valve assem- the fixed arm to the racker head. The flexible hose
bly. is connected via quick-connect couplings in order
to make changing of racker heads easier if appli-
Slewing Frame cable.
The slewing frame is bolted into the slew bearing
which are bolted into the base plate. The DFMA Racker Heads
can rotate through 360º continuously, but in order The delivery comprises of 3 racker heads with vari-
to avoid collision with other equipment the slewing able geometry fingers for 3½” to 13 3/8” tubular,
is normally restricted. The working sector can eas- 14” to 34” tubular’ s and up to 60” risers.
ily be adjusted to suit other installations.
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Emergency/Equipment Stop
Philosophy
An equipment stop is positioned on the radio panel
and activated by a hit button. Engagement will
instantly stop the machine.
An electrically controlled emergency stop valve is

also mounted on to the manifold in derrick. When
activated, the main hydraulic power supply is cut-
off.
The DFMA can also be stopped by pressing the

Auxiliary Emergency Stop (AES) button from the
Driller, Assistant Driller and/or Stand Builder’s Chair
inside the Drillers Control Cabin (DCC).
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Drawwork
Typical
Main data
Model Type GH 4500 EG
Power Rating 4500HP
Maximum Linepull 85.9 ton
Purpose of the machine

The Drawworks is used to raise and lower the drill
string, marine riser and casing assemblies within
the performance given in the respective perfor-
mance diagrams.
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Main Parts
NOTE The disc brake is an emer-
gency device and therefore
●●Drawwork Drum the operator has to guar-
Important
●●Main Drive Motors antee under all circum-
Take Notice
●●Auto Driller System(ADS) stances and at all times
●●Gearboxes that callipers and disc are
●●Brake system kept in good and clean
-Main Regenerative brake condition i.e. dirt and oil/
-Eddy Current brake grease free..
-Dual Disc brake
-Auto Driller Regenerative brake
●●Lube oil and Gear Shift system
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Technical Description Brake Systems
Main Drive Motors Main Regenerative Brake
The Drawworks’ main drive motors have a dual
The main drives are used as dynamic brakes by
function.
utilising the regenerative principle. That means that
They are used in driving and braking functions of
energy will be fed back into a resistor bank.
the Drawworks.
The Drawworks has a mechanical rating of 4500
HP and is driven by three variable speed main AC Eddy Current Brake
motors. The Eddy Current Brake is a dynamic brake system
The Drawworks main drive motors are manufac- which is directly connected to the drum shaft via a
tured to North American NEMA and locomotive mechanical coupling and is controlled by the ECS
industry standards by General Electric. The motors (Eddy Current Brake Control System).
have a continuous rating of 858kW (1150 Imperial The Eddy Current Brake uses the physical eddy
HP) and an intermittent rating of 1044kW (1400 current effect of a magnetic field in a conductive
Imperial HP) when used for Drawworks duty. material. Two independent pairs of coils generate
controlled magnetic fields which induces voltages
into the disc within the ECB. The resultant current
Auto Driller System (ADS) within the rotor creates an opposing magnetic field.
The Auto Driller System enables the driller to con- This opposing magnetic field is utilised to reduce
trol the drilling process automatically with addition- the speed of the rotating ECB rotor, thus slowing
al motors mounted to the upper part of the three down the drum shaft.
respective main drive gear boxes. If ADS Mode is
selected the, DICS will automatically isolate the The eddy current effect is following an e-function,
main drive motors from the 690V VFD switchboard and is depending of both speed and induced mag-
and engage the ADS gear in conjunction with the netic flux density, thus resulting in a lesser oppos-
1st gear default. This allows sensitive control for ing rotational force generated with lower speeds.
drilling operations. The ADS can be operated via Therefore the ECB is not able to hold a static load,
joystick, or programmed automatic sequence
control.
Gearboxes
The Drawworks is supplied with a gearbox system
which is fitted with failsafe gear selection sys-
tems. This is obtained by engaging first gear with
a spring and disengaging it by applying hydrau-
lic pressure. The second, third and ADS gear is
engaged by applying hydraulic pressure and is dis-
engaged with a spring. This configuration ensures
that the first gear is automatically engaged should
the gearbox hydraulic control supply system fail.
The Compound gearbox is the connection from the
speedshift gearbox to the main shaft.
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but it can provide adequate braking support above Lube Oil and Gear Shift system
60 rpm to standard braking requirements. In emer- The gear shift & lubricating system comprises
gency situations the ECB can definitely slow down six independent operating circuits. One circuit is
the travelling assembly to support the main emer- dedicated for the gear shifting of the 3-speed gear
gency brake systems such as the DBS (Dual Brake boxes (speed clutch / gears). The second to fifth
System) and motor regenerative braking action. circuit are providing lubrication to the 3-speed
The braking energy of the ECB in the form of heat gear boxes and the compound gearbox. The sixth
is dissipated by the Brake Cooling Water System circuit provides oil circulation through a heat ex-
changer maintaining oil temperature. All circuits are
Dual Disc Brake System (DBS) fed from a common oil storage tank.
The Dual Brake System (DBS) is an intelligent re- The Drawworks is provided with two lube oil pump
dundant PLC controlled system supervising speed units and one gear shift and lube oil pump unit.
of the Drawworks drum and the main motors. The
system ensures that the entire brake force never Monitoring and control
exceeds the maximum permitted values for the The Drawworks main drive motors are powered
derrick structure or wire line arrangement. This from the ASDS switchboards.
field-proven application consists of two indepen- The Drawworks package is a standalone sub-
dent disc brake systems, each providing the full system. The communication between the respec-
braking capacity to park the Drawworks under tive Drawworks control systems such as the Auto
normal (static) conditions or stop the Drawworks Driller Control (ADS), Eddy Current Brake Control
under emergency stop (mostly dynamical) condi- (ECS) and Zone Positioning Control (ZPS) is es-
tions. Each disc brake system is equipped with tablished by the Drawworks Interface and Control
fail-safe hydraulically operated calliper sets which System (DICS).
use springs to apply their braking force. The main Safety related signals i.e. emergency stop signals
brake system is installed directly next to the drum shall be hardwired..
while the secondary system is located away from The project is provided with a Drilling Control and
the drum between the main motors and the speed Monitoring HMI namely ‘IOC’ and ‘DrillView’ that
shift gear box, and is therefore isolated to preclude has been designed and provided by Aker Maritime
the remote possibility of grease contamination. The Hydraulics (AMH).
main brake is usually in operation while the second The IOC Drawworks control functions provided are
disc brake system is normally in standby mode. collated on touch-screen keypads located on the
driller’s chair.
This DUAL BRAKE SYSTEM (DBS) solution pro- Status signals of the drawworks are displayed on
vides redundant safety. In the event of a reduction the DrillView Screens in front of the operator.
or loss of braking force of the main brake, the sec-
ond brake will engage to compensate for the loss.
The DBS thus provides maximum safety, permitting Zone Positioning System (ZPS)
full brake and load control even if the main disc The Zone Positioning System is designed to im-
brake performance is reduced. prove safety and efficiency of drilling operations in
Furthermore the integrated Wire line Protection conjunction with other drilling equipment.
System (WPS) prevents the “Bird’s-nest” effect by The system is equipped with failsafe and redun-
spooling slack wire line that appears due to the dant PLC technology. All safety functions are cal-
inertia of masses during a sudden stop in hoisting culated and double-checked by SIEMENS safety
direction. function blocks to ensure high safety standards are
The discbrake system is spring loaded on, and maintained within the shortest timeframe.
needs hydraulic pressure to clamp off. The hydrau- Kinetic energy and the available braking capacity
lic pressure is provided from a dedicated HPU on are continuously monitored to ensure the reliable
the drawwork. and safe stopping within the safe operational range
of the travelling assembly at all times.

The Drawworks (DW) can be stopped by press-
ing the Main Emergency Stop (MES) button from
Driller, Assistant Driller, or Standbuilder chair. It can
also be stopped by pressing the Local Emergency
Stop button on the DW.
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Deadline Anchor
The Deadline Anchor (DLA) is used as an anchor
for the drill line coming from the crown block, and
is bolted to the Derrick leg.
Main data
Capacity 190.000 lbs (max 200 000 lbs)
Grooved for NA
Wire diameter 2”
Number of drums 1
Drum diam. 1000 mm
Number of foundation bolts 5
Bolt diam. of foundation bolts M42
Bolt quality of foundation bolts Grade 8.8
Wire type Standard Drill Line
Number of wire line wraps 4
Wire clamp Bronze
Standard ABS Guide for the Certification
of Drilling Systems, Jan 2004
and API 8C PSL 1
Load Cell
MD Totco type E551 Sensater Compression Type
Effective area 50 sq. in (322.6 cm2)
0 lbs tension in wire 0 bar
95000 lbs tension in wire 59 bar
190.000 lbs tension in wire 118 bar
Weight & sizes

Weight 3100 kg
Size (L x W x H) 1814 x 880 x 1484 mm
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Main Parts
The DLA consists of: Pressure
●●Steel frame transmitter
●●One anchor drum with a width of four turns of
wire rope
●●One bracket for supporting the anchor drum,
load cell and wire clamp.
●● One set of wire clamps suitable for wire rope of 2”.
The DLA is used as an anchor for the drill line coming

from the crown block.

The DLA secures the dead end of the drill line. The
tension load cell is used to measure the hook load
in the drill sting.
The anchor drum is able to rotate during cut

and slip of drill line, but not when used as a wire
anchor. When used as anchor the anchor drum is
locked by use of four manually operated locking bolts.

Load Cell
The anchor drum has no driving power which
means that when rotating drum drawworks or other
machinery must be used.

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Drill Line Drum
The Drilline Storage Reel (DLD)is designed for
delivering of wire for the drilling system when wire
is to be changed. A full drum contains 3045 meters
(10000 ft.) of 2” wire.

The DLD is a standalone machine operated from
a local control panel, which is part of the machine.
The DLD components have a proven record of
enabling drilling in bad weather and under harsh
environment – thus increasing safety and reducing
tripping time.
Main data
Typical
Model No. BG811
Serial No. 5096299
Approval ABS
Zone 1 (Group II B Class T3)
Utilities
Hydraulic Supply 207 bar
Hydraulic flow 105 l/min
Performance data
Capacity 10000 ft. (3045 m. of wire)
Wire type 2” (51mm) wire rope
Max wire delivery speed 18 m/min

(at full drum)
Max line pull 30 kN on full drum
Number of foundation bolts 24

Bolt diameter, foundation M 22
bolts
Bolt quality, foundation bolts Grade 8.8
Wire type 6x31 WSWRC Compacted,
ungalv
Wire Minimum Breaking Force 224 T
(EIPS)
Drum diameter (outer flange) 3050mm
Estimated Weight
Weight of bare drum 2895 kg
Weight of full drum 35000 kg
Weight of Cradle 2145 kg

Total weight 40040 kg
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Main Parts
The Drilline Storage Reel delivery comprises
of the following main components:
●●Steel skid w/ bolts
●●Drum
●●Drilling Wire
●●Shaft
●●Hydraulic motors/brake assembly
●●Hydraulic filter
●●Local control panel
●●Protection cover (option)
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• The steel skid supports the Drum with motor
bracket
Emergency valve is located near the control valve,
• The Drum is hanging on the shaft supported by
and can easily be operated by a handling lever.
the skid. The Drum can be rotated either CW or
CCW spooling in or out wire.
• 3045 meters of drilling wire (Customer delivery).
• The cradle is equipped with a hydraulic motor
intended for spooling of wire, which makes the
operation with slipping of drill line much quicker
and easier.
• The hydraulic motor/brake assembly has a drive
pinion for rotation of the shaft and drum.
• The shaft is supported by two cooper split roller
bearings, one on each side of the skid.
A toothed wheel is welded to the shaft. Two
locking bolts are bolted to the toothed wheel.
The bolts go through the toothed wheel and into
the machined holes in the drum, facing the drum
to follow the rotation of the toothed wheel/shaft.
The drive pinion mounted on the hydraulic mo-
tor/brake unit engages the toothed wheel.
• The local control panel is part of the machine
and includes a control valve for control of the
hydraulic motor.
• The protection cover protects the drill line (op-
tion).
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●● Crown Block and Rocker Arms

●● Traveling Block
●● Derrick Drilling Machine (DDM)
●● Modular Derrick Drilling Machine (MDDM)
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Crown Block and Rocker arms
The Crown BlockTM is designed for use with an
“angle” type top mounted drill string compensator.
The crown block is guided between four tracks on

spring loaded wheels. At the bottom of the tracks
the block side plates rest on a set of beams able to
take the full capacity.
Main data
Crown Block
Rated load 908 mT
Number of sheaves (Sheave Cluster) 8
Size of sheaves 1830 mm (72”) O.D.
Drill line size standard diameter 2”
Hardening for wear resistance sheaves min. 400 HB./ max. 450 HB
Rocker Arm
Rocker Arm Assemblies, pivot hinged, to allow full stroke of compensa-
tor with constant wire length within the system.
Number of sheaves 4
Size of sheaves 1830 mm (72”) O.D.
Drill line size standard dia. 2”
The lower sheaves for both fast and deadline are
of a super light weight type. Fast line sheave has
wireline retainer and weight loaded sheave to im-
prove wireline contact.
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Main Parts
Crown Block
Each sheave is mounted on a single shaft and
incorporates double tapered roller bearings with
individual lubrication to each bearing piped to
greasing manifolds.
At each end of the shaft an axle is mounted for

connecting the compensator “rocker arms” on
both fast and dead line sides.
The wire sheaves are made according to API 8c.

The flame hardened grooves in the sheaves are
machined according to API specification.
Rocker Arms
The pivot hinged MH Rocker Arms TM are connect-
ed to the crown block and the Watertable structure.
Rocker arms allow full stroke of compensator with

a constant length of wireline within the system.
Rocker arm sheaves are equipped with wireguides
to prevent wirederailing.
To prevent fastline from derailing, there is mounted
a guidewheel on the lower rockerarm, near to the
wire sheave.
This wheel shall normally not be in contact with the

wire. In order to stop rotation
of the lower rocker arm sheave after fastline has
stopped moving, a pressroller is mounted in con-
tact with this sheave.

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Traveling Block
The MH Traveling Block TM shall be connected to
the DDM and Dolly.
It is installed between DDM and Crown Block.
It is self controlled with the movement of drill line
from Drawworks
Main data
Approval ABS
Zone 1 (IIB Class T3)
Capacity
Max rated load 907 mT
(Static/dynamic)
Wire Sheaves
Max wire pull 87,5 mT
Number of sheaves 7
Size 1830 mm (72”) O.D

Tread diameter 1684 mm
Drill Line size standard 2”
Groove Radius 27 mm
Hardening for wear resistance, 400-450 brinell
groove
Material Ring/groove: C45,
Sheave weg/hub: S355J2G3
Static and dynamic balanced At 380 RPM
Design and material Acc. To API 8C
Surface NDE Acc. to API 8C
Estimated Weight
Travelling Block 16600 KG
NOTE Each sheave is made

from one-piece forged
Important steel to ensure longer life
Take Notice and the elimination of rim
cracks.
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Main Parts
The Traveling Block consists of the following main
components:
●●Sheave Assembly
●●Shaft
●●Bearings
●●80 mT Lifting lug
●●Link connection adapter
The orientation of the Traveling Block and Crown

Block shall be such that retraction of the Traveling
Block is in line with the sheaves.
The sheaves shall be aligned with the sheaves in

the Crown Block.The Traveling Block is a one-clus-
ter design.

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DDM 1000 AC
The functions of a MH DDMTM can be divided into 4
main categories:
●●Support the drilling load through a rotating swivel
module.
●●Provide torque and speed to the drill string by
means of a gearbox module.
●●Transfer drilling fluid (mud) from the rotary mud
hose and into the drill string through a mud
swivel.
●●Pipe handling.
It is attached to drilline from the Drawwork.
DDM is operated through a control system from

the IOC of the Driller Chair inside the Driller Control
Cabin.
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Main data
Drilling performance
Description Torque / Speed
Max. continuous torque 118000 Nm (87020 ft.lb)
Max. Intermittent torque 128000 Nm (94395ft.lb) 1)
Speed at max. continuous torque 125 rpm

Max. speed 240
Torque at max. speed 52.800 Nm (39.000 ft.lbs)
Max. speed 272 2)
NOTE 1)Requires higher make-

up torque for interme-
Important diate sub/main shaft
Take Notice connection(NC70) (in-
creased from 118.000 to
128.000Nm)
2)
Requires separate lu-
brication circuit for swivel
(included in delivery)
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Lifting Performance, Main Load Paths
Drilling load path (ref. fig) capacities, according to API RP 7G, API 7, DNV-RP-
C203
Description Load [sh.ton]
Connection Links (API 8C) 1000
Swivel & Gearbox: 810 1)
(main shaft lower connection limited, NC70 Pin)
Intermediate sub (6 5/8” REG Box limited) 1495 2)
Upper IBOP,15000psi, (6 5/8”REG Pin limited) 1007 2)
Lower IBOP,15000psi, (6 5/8”REG Pin limited) 1007 2)
Saver Sub, 6 5/8”REG / NC50 (NC50 Pin limited) 608 2)
Tripping load path (ref. fig) capacities, according to API 8C
Description Load [sh.ton]
Connection Links 1000
Swivel & gearbox 1000 3)
(outside lower main shaft connection), rated in
bail pins/load cells
Link Hanger 1000
Knuckle Links 750
1) Maximum capacity for this load path (810 sh.t. limited by NC70 connection) is based on API spec. 7 / API
RP7G formulas with safety factor (SF) = 1.3, fatigue calculations, and connection tightness considerations.
Loads exceeding this capacity will result in reducing the safety factor (by hoisting 1000 sh.t. the SF is re-
duced to 1.05). Such operations may also affect both the fatigue life and the tightness of the connection,
and may only be done with operator taking the full responsibility.
Note that the load capacity is also affected by rotational speed, acc. to main bearing limitation in fig. be-
low.
2) Lifting capacities stated, are tension to yield, including pretension with recommended make-up torque,
ref. “Component data/performance”.
3) Rotational speed limitation 3 rpm (intermittent duty)
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Component Data/Performance
Swivel & Gearbox
Pressure Rating 7500 psi (517 bar)
Gear ratio 6.39 : 1
Gear Lock Manual Operated

Maximum break-out torque against gear-lock 135.000 Nm
Main shaft lower end connection NC70, Pin
Main shaft ID 90 mm (3 ½”)
Washpipe ID 90 mm (3 ½”)
Removable plug in gooseneck (wire-line entry) 3,5” BSPP, retaining a sealed
plug
Mud connection on DDM 5” – fig. 1002, female
Electrical motor, lube oil - gearbox ref. Utility Consumption List,
Document LA02-0100.
Electrical motor, lube oil - swivel ref. Utility Consumption List,
Document LA02-0100.
Load Cells (2 ea) 0-500 sh.ton (each)
Pipe handler
Max kick out horizontally from center of machine 2145 mm
(pick up position, with 108” elevator links):
Max weight in elevator links 1495 kg
Torque Wrench
Max. make-up/break-out torque on Torque 105570 Nm [77864 ft. lbs]
Wrench (theoretically)
Max. OD tooljoint 8” [203.2mm]
Upper Clamp Jaw for Saver Sub 7 ¾” OD Saver Sub
Upper Back-up Jaw for Saver Sub 7 ¾” OD Saver Sub
Lower Clamp jaws for Standard drill-pipe con- 7” - 7 3/4” OD Tool joint
nection (5 1/2”, NC50 drillpipe connec-
tion)
Lower Back-up jaws for Standard drill-pipe con- 7” - 7 3/4” OD Tool joint
nection (5 1/2”, NC50 drillpipe connec-
tion)
Guide Funnel (large) complete 8 4/5” (225mm) ID opening
Guide Funnel (small) – OPTIONAL, delivered with 7 3/4” (197mm) ID opening
TW
Additional jaw’s for different tooljoint sizes are available upon request
For further details, ref. Torque Wrench performance curve, in this chapter
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DDM 1000 AC 2M, drilling performance curve
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Torque Wrench
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Main Parts
The electrically driven Derrick Drilling Machine
(DDM) is designed with a continuous shaft from the
mud swivel through the gearbox and pipe handler,
with the load hang-off nut at the lower end. The
load rating is thereby obtained through the shaft
without threaded connections.
Two Vertical AC top drive motors are used as driv-

ers for the gearbox.
Local cooling of the AC-motors is obtained by two
centrifugal fans driven by two separate electrical
motors.
All the functions of the pipe handler including
torque wrench are remote operated. The link tilt
system has a facility for parking the elevator in any
position from vertical position (tripping mode) to fully
extended position (mouse hole mode). During drill-
ing the special knuckle link design allows the eleva-
tor to be lifted up and backwards until full drilling
“length” is available without any manual handling.
The pipe handler has a rotation facility for 360 de-

grees continuous rotation (CW/CCW). This means
that the elevator can be rotated for spinning in drill
collars etc.
The torque wrench can be used for either make-up
or break-out of the connection between the DDM and
the drill pipe. In make-up mode the required torque
can be pre-selected from the driller’s house. The
control system provides automatic repetition of
the make-up sequence when the torque wrench is
operated in “auto mode” until required torque is
obtained.
The DDM is equipped with a thread saver system,

with hydraulic control, to provide cushion when
connecting the DDM to the drill pipe.
At the lower end of the main shaft there are two
IBOP`s, one remote- and one manually operated.
A saver sub is mounted at the end of the main shaft.
The DDM is designed with S-pipe (mud pipe)-,

power junction box-, and service loop manifold-
arrangement. The service loops length and place-
ment of manifold in derrick are project specific.
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Hydraulic/pneumatic control valve unit
Control valve assembly for remote control of all the
pipe handler functions. The components (hydraulic/
pneumatic valves, filters, instrumentation etc.) are
mounted on a steel rack.

The rack is mounted on the swivel and gearbox
back side.
Retractable dolly
The dolly is designed for supporting and guiding
of the DDM. The dolly is complete with four sets of
rollers at the four corners of the main frame, and
four sets of single rollers for lateral stability. The
dolly is designed to allow the DDM to be drilled
down to the rotary table.
The retract function makes it possible to retract the

DDM away from well center when running up and
down the derrick.
The retract cylinders are equipped with positioning
sensors in order to control the position of the DDM
relatively to the well centre, when retracting/extending

The DDM can be stopped by pressing the Main
Emergency Stop button from the Assistant Driller
and Driller chairs inside the Driller Control Cabin.
Activating the related Emergency Stop buttons

Typical
performs the Emergency Shut down.
1. AUXILIARY EMERGENCY STOP (AES) Stops the

Pipehandler functions.
2. MAIN EMERGENCY STOP (MES) - Stops the

AC Drilling motor, Blower motor and Lube oil motor
and the pipehandler functions.
3. IBOP to be closed manually.
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MH MDDM-1250-AC-2M™ The Pipe Handler is capable of 360° continuous ro-
tation and can be securely locked against rotation.
Purpose Additionally this module incorporates the following
hydraulic functions:
The MH MDDM™-1250-AC-2M was developed to
1. Link tilt
meet the load demands of future drilling with high
2. IBOP actuation
reliability. In addition to a rated hoisting capacity of
3. BUW clamp
1250 tons, this drilling machine has a modular de-
4. Elevator control
sign emphasizing redundancy, durability, and main-
5. Manual service functions
tainability. For example, the drive motors, main
(BUW lift & tilt, link hanger lift)
shaft/bearing, and pipe handler can each be easily
replaced at the rig site, thereby minimizing down-
The IBOP stack comprises two actuated valves
time. The target is 10 years between overhauls.
and one manual valve for well safety.
Main parts The Hydraulic/Pneumatic System consists of

several valve manifolds and associated piping/
●●Load frame
hoses that actuate most functions on the MH
●●Swivel
MDDM™.
●●Gearbox
●●AC-motor assembly The Travelling Block Adapter adapts the MH
●●Pipe handler assembly MDDM™ to the rig’s travelling block. Bridging be-
●●IBOP stack tween Travelling Block Adapter and load frame, the
●●Hydraulic / Pneumatic system weight compensating system counterbalances the
●●Travelling Block Adapter weight of the MH MDDM™ in order to aid in mak-
●●Retractable dolly assembly ing/breaking pipe connections. Position sensors
●●Service loop assembly provide feedback during operation.
●●Water cooling skid
The Dolly guides the MH MDDM™ vertically in the
●●Control System
derrick, provides retract functionality, and transmits
torque to the guide rails. Retract cylinders have
The Load Frame functions as a chassis trans-
position sensors.
ferring hoisting load to the block and providing
mounting locations for drilling motors, gearbox, The Service Loop supplies electrical power, cool-
weight compensating system, and RIO cabinet. ant, hydraulic power, and air to the MH MDDM™.
The swivel fits into this frame locked by conical pins. While hydraulics and pneumatics are supplied by
The Swivel including main shaft and bearing sup- the rig, electrical power comes from the VFDs and
ports load during rotation. This module is designed coolant comes from the Cooling Skid.
to facilitate rig-site replacement of the main shaft or The Control System in LIR translates operator
bearing. The upper part of the swivel is set up with commands into MH MDDM™ functions. The con-
a standard wash pipe interface. trol system also acts as the user interface display-
The Gearbox steps up the torque and steps down ing MH MDDM™ status.
the speed from the AC motors using a ratio of
7.95:1. Redundant lubricating systems supply
cooled oil to the gears.
Twin water-cooled AC motors are rated at 2500
HP total power and give 100000 ft-lbs of continu-
ous drilling torque at the main shaft. Airflex brakes
and shaft encoders are mounted atop the AC
motors. Since either of the two motors can be
decoupled from the gearbox, the design provides
50% redundancy.
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Travelling Block
Adapter
Load Frame Dolly
Swivel
AC-Motor
Gearbox
Pipehandler
IBOP Stack
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Pipe Handler
The MH MDDM™ features a full function pipe han-
dler for connecting pipe to the bottom of the main
shaft (saver sub).
The pipe handler contains the functions:
1. 360° rotation capability
2. Anti-rotation lock
3. Back-Up Wrench (BUW) clamp
4. Link tilt
5. IBOP actuators
6. Quick disconnects for hydraulic & pneumatic
elevators
7. Manual service functions:
a. BUW lift
b. BUW tilt
c. Link hanger lift
In keeping with the MH MDDM™’s modular con-

cept, the entire pipe handler is designed to be
replaceable as a unit. Additionally the pipe handler
contains several sub-modules designed to make it
easier to replace failed components. Examples of
sub modules are: Rotary Gear and Rotation Lock.
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Slewing
QDC Manifold
Bearing
Intermediate
Plate Vertical Manifold
Top Plate
Rotation
Lock
Rotary Gear
Hydraulic
Swivel
Toothed Flange
Ling Hanger
Suspension
Link Hanger
Link Tilt
IBOP Actuators
BUW Tilt
Cylinder
Torque Arrestor
Frame
BUW
Complete pipehandler
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Torque Arrestor Frame
The torque arrestor frame is connected to the
toothed flange on the rotating part of the hydraulic
swivel assembly.
The torque arrestor frame has several purposes:
●●Transfer torque from the BUW into the hydraulic
swivel assembly where the anti-rotation mecha-
nism (lock) is engaged.
●●Act as guiding structure for the BUW
●●Support the link hanger assembly through the
link hanger suspension system.
●●Act as a guiding structure for the link hanger as-
sembly and support bending moment from the
link tilt system.
●●Support the IBOP Mechanism
●●Support the guide funnel arrangement
●●Support the riser tool tilt cylinder
A secondary function of the torque arrestor frame

is to land the MH MDDM™ for maintenance issues.
A valve block located at the lower end of one of the
torque arrestor beams contains manually operated
valves for the following service functions:
●●BUW lift (individual control of each of the two
cylinders)
●●BUW tilt
●●LH lift
Torque arrestor frame
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IBOP Mechanism
The IBOP mechanism enables remote control of the IBOP valves. Although their function is related to the
IBOP stack, the actuators are actually part of the pipe handler module.
Support Bracket
Actuator Cylinder
Conical Pin
Connection
Fork
Pivoting Cradle
Cam Sleeve
Cam Roller
Lever Arm
Crank & Toggle
Cartridge
IBOP actuators
In order to avoid contact between the rollers and cam sleeve flanges while drilling, the hydraulic cylinders incorporate a
spring that retracts the rod a certain distance after pressure is released. This movement of the cylinder rod moves the
lever arm and creates clearance between the cam rollers and cam sleeve flanges.
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Back-Up Wrench
The main function of the BUW is to clamp on subs
and react torque while making up or breaking out
connections with the main drive motors.
The back-up wrench is designed with two clamp
cylinders integrated in a steel body. The cylinders
act from each side of the sub (180° apart). Jaws Tilt Cylinder
with dies are attached to the end of the cylinder
rods. The shape of the jaw is designed to allow
clamping on all tool joint OD’s within the specified
range limit. Clamp pressure is adjusted automati-
cally in the control system based on the make-up Jaw
torque setting. The double-acting clamping cylin-
ders are designed with sufficient travel to prevent
contact with drill pipe when retracted.
For breaking out and making up all subs between
main shaft and drill pipe, the back-up wrench can
be lifted by means of hydraulic cylinders, one at
each side (BUW lift cylinders are part of the torque
arrestor frame assembly).
Steel Body
BUW
Links kicked out

for clearance
BUW tilt cylin-

der
IBOP stack with

IBOP actuator saver sub
arms retracted
Guide Funnel Back-Up

Plate Wrench tilted
BUW tilt feature

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Rotary Gear
The rotary gear is mounted to the intermediate Intermediate Gear
plate on the hydraulic swivel. The intermediate
gear mates with the ring gear on the outside of the
slewing bearing. Two hydraulic motors connected
to pinions mate with the intermediate gear and
drive rotation of the pipe handler. The pipehandler
can be rotated CW or CCW to position a riser, or to
position the elevator for picking up tubular or riser
from any direction (e.g.: TFM or RFM). It can also
be used for continuous rotation when spinning in
drill collars etc. The rotary gear assembly contains
a shaft encoder for monitoring pipe handler posi-
tion and to stop the rotation in pre-set positions
(Auto Positions).
Rotation Lock Hydraulic Motors

The rotation lock prevents the pipe handler from Shaft Encoder
rotating when making-up/breaking-out drill pipes
and subs with the back-up wrench. The locking is Rotary gear
obtained by a hydraulic cylinder moving a shear
pin into the toothed flange. A position sensor in the
cylinder provides feedback to the control system
indicating whether the pin is engaged or not.
Hydraulic Cylinder
Rotation lock Load Cell on

Shear Pin
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IBOP Setup
DS-Lock
Upper and Middle IBOP
Two remotely operated IBOPs are provided in the
system. These two valves can be employed as
the operator sees fit in order to maximize utility
and avoid downtime. For example, one remotely Upper IBOP
controlled valve can be used for mud saving and
pressure testing until it fails the pressure test, after
which it can continue to serve as a mud saver
valve. The other remotely controlled IBOP, which
has been held in reserve up to that point, can then
be used for pressure testing until a convenient
Middle IBOP
valve repair time can be scheduled.
Lower Manual IBOP

In some well control scenarios, the manual valve Crank Drive
has to be closed and the connection between
middle and lower IBOP broken so the top drive
can be removed. For example, if a kick situation
has occurred and the remote controlled IBOP is
not functioning properly, the manual IBOP can be
closed; and the MH MDDM™ with the remote con-
trolled IBOP’s can be broken out leaving the string Lower IBOP
with the manual IBOP on top. It is then possible Retainer Clamp
to change the remote controlled valve and recon- for DS-Lock
nect the MH MDDM™ with new remote valve to
the manual valve. The remote controlled valve can
subsequently be closed and manual valve opened
to resume normal drilling operations. This lower
manual IBOP that can be separated from the top
drive and left in place to seal the top of the drill
pipe is an MMS (Minerals Management Service, US Saver Sub
agency governing offshore drilling) requirement.
Internally all 3 IBOP valves are identical.
Saver Sub
The function of the saver sub is to “save” the IBOP stack
threads on the lower IBOP. Without a saver sub,
drill pipe would have to be loosened and tightened
to the lower IBOP for every connection made,
quickly leading to worn out threads on the expen-
sive lower IBOP housing.
Pin connection to suit client’s drill pipe connections
will be available upon request.
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DERRICK EQUIPMENT
DS-Lock System
The locking device between the subs is a system called “DS-Lock” (Drill Stem – Lock) illustrated below.
The locking system consists of two rings with external teeth matching into slots on the IBOPs. One ring has
one more tooth than the other ring. When the sub is made up to the specified torque, both rings are turned
together (max one turn) until matching slots are found. The rings are held apart by means of a spacer clamp
that has handles to ease mounting. The clamp assembly is split by unscrewing a conical pin that while
locked is screwed into a nut welded onto one of the clamp halves.
The steps for locking a connection are first to torque the joint up with the DS-Lock rings in place. Then us-
ing the difference in pitch between the two sets of teeth, rotate the DS-Lock ring until a position is found
where both sides fit into the matching slots on the subs. When this position is found, expand the rings
axially so they are fully engaged into the drill collars. Finally wrap the retainer clamp around the assembly
assuring that its tabs fit into the gaps between rings and secure the clamp with its conical bolt.
Step 1. Align rings Step 2. Insert one side Step 3. Expand rings Step 4. Fit clamp
Retainer Clamp
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Cooling System
The MH MDDM™ uses water/glycol to cool the AC motors and lubricating oil. This is a departure from prior
systems where air was used as the cooling medium. Water cooling has the advantages of high heat capac-
ity and quiet running.
Cooling is achieved by circulating coolant (typically water with 40% glycol for freeze/corrosion protection)
between the MH MDDM™ and heat exchangers mounted in a skid located near the drill floor.
Cooling Skid
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DERRICK EQUIPMENT
Emergency Stop
The machine responds to emergency stop in DCC.
The emergency stop signal is further distributed
to applicable sub systems like motor starters and
frequency drives.
System behaviour on emergency stop activation:
●●Hydraulic supply is shut off (shut off valve closed)
●●Auxiliary motors are de-energized
●●Drilling motors have a ramped stop and activa-
tion of Airflex brake prior to deenergizing the
motors.
When the activated emergency stop is released,

operating mode must be reselected from the op-
erator station before operation can continue.
Torque may be trapped in the drill string and
should be released prior to start operation after
emergency stop. This is done by first selecting CW
direction to energize the drilling motors and then
deactivating the Airflex brake. Now the torque can
be released by slowly reducing the torque limit until
torque is released.
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MUD PUMP
Mud pumps
Purpose
To supply a constant Mud flow from the Mud
Pumps through the goose neck on the DDM into
the drill string.
Mud Pumps is operated through a control system

from the IOC of the Driller Chair inside the Driller
Control Cabin.
Technical description
The MP’s are used for circulation in the well, but
can also be used for pressure testing or shear-
ing of mud. The four MP’s are supplied from Wirth
and can deliver a maximum pressure of 7500psi
(517barg).
Each MP is driven by two top mounted, back to

back, variable speed 858 kW AC motors, and the
Typical Mud Pump TPK 2200
motors is provided with a closed water heat ex-
changer and a fan for air cooling of each motor.
Each MP has the following auxiliary equipment

inside the MP skid:
●●1 gear lube oil pump for circulating lube oil via
the heat exchanger to cool the oil.
●●1 chain lube oil pump used for circulating lube oil
via the heat exchanger to cool the oil.
●●1 liner spray pump used to circulate water at the
MP liners for cooling and cleaning of the liners.

The Mud Pumps can be stopped by pressing the
Main Emergency Stop button from Assistant Driller
and Driller chairs inside the Driller Control Cabin.
And Mud Pumps can be stopped by pressing on

Local Emergency Stop Button on the each Mud
Pump.
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VERTICAL PIPE HANDLING EQUIPMENT (VPH)
●● VPH
●● Bridge Crane (BRC)
●● Lower Guiding Arm (LGA)
●● Fingerboards (FB)
●● Bellyboard (BB)
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The dual Fwd and Aft VPH system is designed to
handle stands between fingerboard/setback area
and well centre/mouse hole position.
The Fwd and Aft VPH system comprises of the fol-

lowing main equipment:
Fwd and Aft Bridge Cranes

Fwd and Aft Lower Guiding Arms
DP/ DC Fingerboard
Adjustable Casing Fingerboard
Bellyboard
The fingerboards are mounted along the starboard

of the derrick in a parallel configuration.
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Bridge Crane
The MH Bridge CraneTM is designed to lift and guide
tubular between the Fingerboards, 60’ Mousehole
and Well centre. The hydraulically powered bridge
crane is mounted in the derrick above the finger-
board and travels along the runway beams by
means of a double rack and pinion drive.
Bridge Crane is operated from the Standbuilder
or Assistant Driller Chairs inside the Driller Control
Cabin.
Main data
Capacity
Lifting Capacity (SWL) 15 T
Lifting Speed 0.2 m/s
Lifting Height 2200 mm
Bridge Travel Speed (max) 0.5 m/s
Bridge Travel Force (max) 40 kN
Trolley Speed (max) 0.5 m/s
Trolley Force (max) 40 kN
Slewing Speed (max) 5 rpm
Slewing Moment (max) 12 kNm
Consumption, Qmax 340 l/min
Pressure, P 207 Bar
See also Utility
Consumption List, doc
170073 R-BC011-LA02-0100.
Estimated Weights
Crane Approx: 23500 kg
Runway Beam Approx: 24000 kg
Total Weight Approx:47500 kg
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Main parts
The Bridge crane comprises of the following main
components:
●●Bridge Travel
●●Trolley Travel
●●Slewing
●●Stand Lift cylinder and soft stabbing
●●Gripper head
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Bridge travel
The bridge travel is done by a rack and pinion on
each of the runway beams. A motor and gear is
mounted on the bridge beams. A solid shaft is
used to transfer the force from the motor/gear to
each ends of the bridge beams. For positioning
feedback to the control system, a rotary pulse en-
coder is mounted and engages to the same tooth
rack as the travel.
Trolley Travel
A horizontal trolley runs in between the bridge
beams to give the bridge crane transverse move-
ment. The trolley is driven through a single rack
and pinion assembly.
Mounted on the underside of the horizontal trolley
is the vertical guide that provides rotational and
vertical guiding for the grip head.
Slewing
The slewing (Rotation of the gripper head) is done
with a direct engagement with the tooth rack inside
the slew bearing. A motor/gear assembly is mount-
ed on the lower flange of the horizontal trolley. The 2200 stroke part of the cylinder provides the
Mechanical stoppers limit the slewing to approx. traditional lifting function, with the cylinder rod con-
210°. For positioning feedback to the control nected to the gripperhead vertical trolley with an
system, a rotary pulse encoder is mounted and electronic loadcell bolt. The upper end of this cylinder
engages to the same tooth rack as the slew motor. is attached to the piston side of the 500 stroke
part of the standlift cylinder that finally have its rod
Stand lift cylinder & soft stabbing end to the fixed upper cylinder mounting bracket
The cylinder comprises of two separate cylinders underneath the slewing ring.
bolted to each other. This provides a cylinder with The Shock Absorber Cylinder (SAC) act as a remotely
stroke 2200mm + 500mm, both individually con- adjustable spring when load is transferred from
trolled and with temposonic profibus positioning the gripperhead to the stick-up (soft stabbing), or
sensors inside. when a tubular is lowered down in to the setback.
The SAC has 500mm stroke and is hydraulically
The standlift fuction forms an active function not controlled.
only lifting the stand in between the Fingerboard/
setback area and well centre, but also a key role in When picking up a tubular, this cylinder is always
the thread saving feature. stroked completely out and the 500 mm stroke is
available. This means that when a tubular is lowered
and hits the deck, the loadcell should easily detect
when the load is transferred. The standlift cylinder
“over-travel” will now be absorbed by the SAC and
the old problem with “pushing” the tubular down is
“non” existing. When the gripper head releases, it
will softly by its own weight, pull out the retracted
stroke of the SAC and the system is ready for
another tubular.
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Gripper head
The gripper head comprises of two separate hydraulically
operated gripper claw assemblies mounted around
a center box containing a pipe detector assembly.
The gripper head is self-adjusting for all tubular
sizes from 3 1/2” to 13 5/8”” OD. The gripper head
pressure can be adjusted from the operator’s chair.

The pipe detector comprises of one ultrasonic
sensor that is activated by the stand when in correct
position. This ensures that the gripper units are in
correct position before lifting the stand.

The Bidge Crane can be stop by pressing the Aux-
iliary Emergency Stop (AES) button from the Stand
builder, Assistant Driller or Driller chairs inside the
Driller Control Cabin.
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Lower Guiding Arm
The MH Lower Guiding ArmTM is a part of the pipe
racking system on the Drillfloor.
The lower guiding arm is designed to guide tubular
between the Fingerboards, 60’ Mouseholes and
Well Centre.
Main data
Pressure, P 207 bar
Capacity
Slewing range 180 °
Slewing speed 5 rpm (90 ° in 3 s)
Slewing moment 18 kNm
Tele-Tilt range 900 min. – 5000 max radius.
Tele-Tilt speed 0.5 m/s in/out.
Tele-Tilt Push/Pull force 15 kN
Trolley range 9644 mm
Trolley speed 0,5 m/s
Trolley Push/Pull force 15 kN
Racker Head range 3½” – 13⅝”
Estimated Weights
LGA 3400 Kg
Rails and support 4200 Kg
Manifold 230 Kg
Total Estimated Weight 7830 Kg
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Main Parts
The lower guiding arm comprises of the following
main components:
●●Manifold in derrick
●●Trolley drive
●●Swing gear
●●Telescopic arm w/Tilting cylinder
●●Racker head w/Tilting cylinder
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Manifold in Derrick
The hydraulic high pressure filter and the electri-
cally remote controlled emergency stop valve are
mounted on the manifold in derrick. All hydraulic
and electric interfaces are done here. The hose loop
runs from the Lower Guiding Arm to the manifold
in derrick through a dragchain. All hydraulic hoses
from the LGA are connected to the manifold in der-
rick, to manifold inlet dragchain, and a manifold on
trolley.
Trolley Drive
The LGA can be driven back and forth by use of a
hydraulic motor mounted on the trolley drive.
Arm base with swing gear

The LGA swing movement is done by a swing gear
mounted on the arm base.
Telescopic arm w/Tilting cylinder

The LGA has a telescopic arm for guiding of tubular,
it is tilted by means of a cylinder and extracted/re-
tracted by a cylinder inside the telescopic arm.
Racker head w/Tilting cylinder

The racker head is the tool for gripping and guiding
the tubular. It has a claw operated by 2 cylinders
for gripping the tubular. The racker head is always
kept horizontal by the Racker head tilt cylinder.

The Lower Guiding Arm can be stopped by pressing
the Auxiliary Emergency Stop (AES) button from the
Stand builder, Assistant Driller or Driller chairs inside
the Driller Control Cabin.
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Fingerboard DP/DC
The MH FingerboardTM is designed to store
various sizes of drill pipe and drill collars.
It is located in the derrick.
The fingerboards are part of the VPH control

system and controlled from Standbuilder- or
Assistant Driller Chair in DCC.
Main data
Approval DNV
DnV Drilling Plant OS-E101
Zone Hazardous Zone 2
Capacity
6 ⅝” DP 368 stands
9 ½”DC 8 stands
Pressure 6 barg (min) - 10 barg (max.)
Consumption, Qmax 10 Nl/se
Estimated Weight
Fingerboard (approx) 23000 Kg
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Main Parts Emergency Stop Philosophy
The Fingerboard comprises of the following main For normal operation, the VPH control system
components: closes all locking fingers when the Bridge Crane is
●●Main frame with fingers moved away from the Fingerboard slot opening.
●●Locking fingers with pneumatic actuator
●●Valve Cabinet All locking fingers will return to closed position if
the Auxiliary Emergency Stop (AES) button has
Main frame been activated from the Stand builder, Assistant
The main frame consists of rectangular hollow sec- Driller or Driller chairs inside the Driller Control
tions (Fingers) welded to a box with individual stiff- Cabin.
eners for each finger as well as mounting interface
towards the derrick structure.
Locking fingers
The locking fingers are pneumatic operated and
have spring return to close position. The 2 outer
fingers may act as a sluice when drill pipe is moved
in or out of the fingerboard. The drill collar stands
are locked by individual locking fingers.
Valve Cabinet
There are two valve cabinets mounted on to the
board. The valve cabinet contains electric and pilot
operated pneumatic valves as well as remote I/O
modules in a separate Junction Box.
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Fingerboard Casing

The MH Adjustable Casing FingerboardTM is de-
signed to store variable diameter Casing in verti-
cal position as part of the Vertical Pipehandling
System.
The Fingerboard is located in the derrick.
It is operated through a Radio Remote Control

Panel in the derrick.
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Main data
Approval ABS, Class II
Zone Safe Area
Capacity
Alternative 1
13 ⅝” Casing 35 Stands.
Alternative 2
9 ⅝” Casing 54 Stands.
Alternative 3
7” Liner 91 Stands.
Hydraulic Supply 20 l/min. @ 207 bar
Hydraulic Return Max 5 bar @ 20 l/min.
Hydraulic Drain Max 1 bar @ 20 l/min.
Pneumatic Supply Pressure Min 6 bar – Max 10 bar
Pneumatic Flow 5 l /s intermittent. @ 6 bar (5 l /min)
Estimated Weight
Casing Fingerboard 8.470 Kg
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Main Parts
The Casing finger board comprises of the following
main parts:
●●Main fingers and Adjustment

●●Locking fingers
●●Valve cabinets
●●Control system
Adjustment of the Fingers

The Casing Fingerboard comprises of two hori-
zontal rows of individual fingers, four above and
four below. Each row of fingers are mounted on
common mounting plate, on which each finger
can individually slide horizontally both directions in
order to increase/ decrease the spacing between
Valve Cabinet
the fingers. There is one valve cabinet mounted on to the
board. The valve cabinet contains electric and pilot
The horizontal movement is achieved by rack and operated pneumatic/ hydraulic valves as well as
pinion. remote I/O modules in a separate Junction Box.
A register bar underneath each row of fingers, Control system

present targets for a proximity switch on each The adjustment of the fingerboard is controlled
finger. By rotating the register bar, four different from a radio remote control panel. This allows
configurations can be presented, depending on the the operator to have a close view of the skidding
required tubular size to store. operation.
An index disc with proximity switch configuration .

provides feedback of which configuration that have
been chosen to both operators local radio panel
as well as the vertical pipehandling control system
drill view.
When the finger has moved to correct position, the
proximity switch provides a confirmation signal to
the operator by lamp being lit.
This allows the operator to receive a confirmation

signal when the finger is in correct position.
The same signal engages a pneumatic locking
cylinder underneath the finger locking the finger
in position. A second proximity switch confirm
that the locking cylinder have fully engaged, thus
providing the operator with verification of the finger
Equipment Stop Philosophy
All skidding of fingers and opening of latches will
being in correct position and that the finger are
be stop after pressing the Equipment Stop but-
locked in position.
ton on the radio remote control panel.
Locking fingers
Each finger has 3 locking fingers and rubber ar-
rangement to keep the tubular in position. The
locking fingers are pneumatic operated and have
spring return to close position.
The outer locking finger has a proximity switch
detecting when the locking finger is open.
The 2 outer fingers may act as a sluice when tubu-
lar is moved in or out of the fingerboard.
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Bellyboard
The MH BellyboardTM is designed to support vari-
ous sizes of drill pipes at drillfloor. Main intention
for the Bellyboard is to avoid the drill pipes buckle
under own weight during operating and non oper-
ating criteria.
The Bellyboard is part of the Vertical Pipehandling
System together with DP Fingerboard.
Control of the Bellyboard locking fingers is by the
Vertical Pipehandling Control system.
Main data
Approval ABS
Zone Safe Area
Capacity
6 ⅝” DP 368 stands
Pressure 6 barg (min) - 10 barg (max.)
Consumption, Q 5 l/min @ 6 bar
Consumption, Qint 5 l/s @ 6 bar
Estimated Weight
Bellyboard 25.520 Kg
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Main Parts
Scope
The Bellyboard comprises of the following main
components:
●●Main structure with fingers
●●Locking finger assemblies with pneumatic
actuator
●●Valve Cabinet
Main frame
The main frame consists of rectangular hollow
sections (Fingers) welded to a box / backbeam
stretching over the derrick width with individual
stiffeners for each finger as well as mounting inter-
face towards the derrick structure.
Locking fingers
The locking fingers are pneumatic operated and
have spring return to close position. The 2 outer
fingers may act as a sluice when drill pipe is moved
in or out of the Bellyboard. Each outer locking fin-
gers is equipped with proximity switch that register
when the locking finger is open.
Valve Cabinet
There is one valve cabinet mounted on the Bel-
lyboard. The valve cabinet contains electric and
pilot operated pneumatic valves as well as remote
I/O modules in a separate Junction Box allowing
control of each locking finger.

All locking fingers will return to closed position if
the Auxiliary Emergency Stop (AES) button has
been activated from the Stand builder, Assistant
Driller or Driller chairs inside the Driller Control
Cabin.
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HORIZONTAL TO VERTICAL PIPEHANDLING EQUIPMENT (HTV)
●● HTV
●● Tubular Feeding Machine (TFM)
●● Stand Builder Arm (SBA)
●● Mouse Hole 45 and 60 (MH)
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HTV
The HTV system is designed to deliver tubular from the Pipe deck Pipe handler (PDPH) at PD to Load-
ing Unit, or directly to Tubular feeding machine (TFM) skate and transported either to interface the Stand
Builder Arm (SBA) for stand-building in Mouse Hole (MH) or to Well Center (WC) to be delivered straight to
the Derrick Drilling Machine (DDM).
The HTV system comprises of the following main equipment:

●●Tubular Feeding Machine
●●Stand Builder Arm
●●Mouse Holes 45 and 60’
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Tubular Feeding Machine
The MH Tubular Feeding Machine TM (TFM) is
designed for transportation of tubular and mate-
rial from Pipe Deck (PD) to Drill Floor (DF) and vice
versa.
TFM is operated through a control system from the

IOC of the Standbuilder or Assistant Driller Chairs
inside the Driller Control Cabin.
Main data
Approval ABS
Zone 1
Outline Dimensions
LxWxH 26.8 x 7.4 x 2.3 (m)
Capacity
Max load to handle 15 mT
Travelling speed, skate 0,5 m/s
Travelling speed, trolley 0,5 m/s
Tubular capacity 2 7/8’’-30’’ (Slipjoint)
Tubular length max 45 ft.
Tailing arm SWL 3.5 ton (20’’)
SWL, movable basket on trolley 3.0 ton
SWL, front skate 35 ton
SWL, Trolley 10 ton
Estimated Weight
Tubular Feeding Machine 35000 Kg
Total Weight 35000 kg
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Main Parts
The Tubular Feeding Machine consists of the
following main parts:
●●Rail assembly
●●Skate
●●Trolley
●●Pipe Lifter w/roller gate & Secure Arm
●●Riser Handling Support
●●Loading Unit
Rail Assembly
The Rail assembly is installed horizontal on pipe
deck and connected to drill floor. The top level
of the rail section is flush with the drill floor level.
There will be installed a rail profile on top of the rail
section and on drill floor.
A service/escapeway platform is connected on

both side of the rail and it has an access to pipe
deck and drill floor.
Skate
The Skate is running on top of the rail section be-
tween aft stop position and well center. The skate
is a v-shaped steel frame, which is driven by a rack
& pinion drive system. The skate has recess for
crane gripper for engaging the pipe.
Trolley
The Trolley is running on top of the skate between
aft and front stop position. It has a V-shape con-
struction to fit the shape of the skate. The trolley is
covered with rubber/plastic for protection of tubular
threads.
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Pipelifter
A Pipe lifter with Roller on the skate lifts the front
end of pipe to interface the DDM. The roller is
used for stabbing in WC, and can be opened. It is
referred to as the Pipe lifter Gate.’

The TFM can be stoped by pressing the Auxiliary
Emergency Stop (AES) button from the Stand
There are 4 Local Emergency Stop Buttons on the

TFM.
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Stand Builder Arm
The SBA is designed to pick up single tubular from
the Tubular Feeding Machine (TFM) and rotate them
from horizontal to vertical direction. The SBA is then
designed to position the tubular over any of the
Mouseholes and lower it until the pipe-end lands on
top of the elevated Rabbit, or stab the pipe-end into
the box-end of an already present pipe. The SBA is
also able to guide the upper end of a tubular going
down into the Mouseholes or to guide a complete
stand going up to into the setback. All handling will
be possible to run in the reversed order, i.e. breaking
down a previous made stand.
The SBA will have a vertical lifting capacity of 6.4

mT, enough to lift two vertical drillcollars from the 45
FT to the 60 FT Mousehole. When handling horizon-
tal tubular from the Feeding machine and rotating
them to vertical direction, the lifting capacity is 3,2
ton for 30 ft tubular and 1,8 ton for 45 ft tubular.
The SBA is connected to a winch through a wire

running over two wires heaves in the derrick. That
way it is hoisted vertically along two Guide rails
inside the V-Door of the derrick. Internally the SBA
can move horizontally between the TFM, the 60 FT
and the 45 FT Mousehole positions. A Rack and
Pinion system with position sensor, between the
Guide Frame and the Jib secure a very accurate
positioning of the gripper Yoke.
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Main data
Approval ABS
Zone 1
Capacity
Distance between guide rails 6000 mm (C-C guide rails)
Vertical travelling speed max 0.5 m/s (with no weight)

Lifting capacity
Vertical 6.4 mT
Horizontal to vertical; 30 ft/45 3,2 mT / 1,8 mT
ft tubular
Tubular length 4,5-13,7m (15ft- 45 ft)
Tubular diameter 2 ⅞”- 13 3/8” (two gripper
head, one guide head)
Stand Building Arm
Pressure, P 207 bar
Return (R) 130 l/min @ max 5 bar
Winch
Pressure, P 207 bar
Return (R) 290 L/min @ max 5 Bar
Drain (D) 29 L/min @ max 0,5 Bar
Estimated Weight
Stand Building Arm incl. grip 6500 Kg
2 and guide 1
Guide rails 14000 Kg (part of Derrick
delivery)
Winch 2500 Kg
Sheaves manifold and loop 350 Kg
Grip head size 1 350 Kg
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Main Parts
The Stand Builder Arm consists of the following
main parts:
1) Yoke, including:
●●Stab function
●●Grip Claw
●●Guide Claw
2) Jib
3) Winch
4) Guide Frame
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Stabbing Yoke
The Stabbing Yoke consists of two interchangeable
Gripper heads and one Guide Claw. The Gripper
Head is attached to the end of the Jib Arm and
tilted by means of a hydraulic cylinder. The Guide
Claw picks up tubular from the TFM and transfer
the tubular to correct grip position for the Gripper
Head. The Guide Claw also guides tubular during
make up/brake out operations. In stand building
mode the guide head guides the tubular when it
is lifted from drill floor up to the Bridge Crane. The
guide head can handle tubular of range 2 7/8” 20”.
The Gripper Head are designed to grip, centralise

and hold the tubular horizontally and vertically
firmly and safe. The Gripper Head are inserted with
standard dies which can be quickly changed. The
Gripper Head are easy interchangeable to other
grip head sizes. The grip range for the two Gripper
Head are 2 7/8”- 10 1/2”, 10 ¾” – 20”.
The Yoke features a stabbing mode which shall

be activated when the handled tubular is close to,
either a present “stick up” or an empty Mousehole.
The stabbing feature provides a smooth weight
transfer from the Yoke to the “stick up” or the Rab-
bit.
Jib
The Jib is mounted on the Guide Frame. It is de-
signed to provide the Yoke
with a solid mounting where the Yoke can rotate
the tubular from a horizontal to a vertical direction.
The Jib connects to the Yoke through a pivot joint
at the bottom end of the Jib and through the “Yoke
Tilt” cylinder mounted at the upper end on the Jib
and on lower end to the Yoke.
Hydraulic Winch and Guide Rails

The SBA runs vertically in rail by means of a
hydraulic winch hoist. The winch is located in the
derrick. The SBA has hydraulic oil supply from the rig
ring line. Electric signals and hydraulic supply is run
through a hose loop between the Derrick and the SBA.
The Hydraulic Winch is a 16.5 T SWL winch with

a 28 mm diameter wire. The Hydraulic Winch has
two gears and two brakes. The brakes are fail safe,
activating hydraulic pressure will release the brakes.
The wire runs from the Hydraulic Winch to a Wire
Sheave mounted below the Fingerboard and down
to the SBA Jib. A 15 T load cell is connected be-
tween the wire end and the jib bracket.
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The Guide Rails are bolted to the derrick with brac-
ings made to suit the actual derrick. The rails end
3100 mm above Drill Floor in order to provide good
sight from the Driller Cabin and not to obstruct area
on Drill Floor. A reinforcement plate is bolted at the
bottom part of the Guide Rail, and the SBA can be
dismounted from the Guide Rail by removing this
plate and lower the SBA. The Guide Rails may be
removed by disconnecting the bracing bolts.
Guide Frame
The Guide Frame is designed to provide the Jib/
Yoke assembly with a precise movement between
the two mouseholes and the TFM. It is basically
a rectangular steelwork that runs up and down
inside the derrick between the two Guide Rails.
The Guide Frame is connected to the Jib through
one Rack and Pinion and three steering bars.
The steering bars guide four sets of roller wheels
mounted on the Jib. The steering-bar/roller combi-
nation will keep the Jib firmly in the vertical plane
and the Rack and Pinion will position the jib in the
horizontal direction.
Equipment Stop Philosophy

The SBA can be stop by pressing the Auxiliary
One Local Emergency Stop button on the winch is

able to stop the equipment.
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Mousehole 45” & 60”
The MH Mouse HoleTM is specially designed for
offline standbuilding of drill pipes, casings and col-
lars. The Mouse Holes is mounted flush on the drill
floor, supported by a watertight flange on drillfloor
and secured to the derrick at cellardeck level. The
Mouse Hole is hydraulically powered, supplied
from the rig ringline.
MH is operated from the Standbuilder or Assistant

Driller Chairs inside the Driller Control Cabin.
Mouse Hole
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Main data
Zone 1
Capacity Mouse Hole 45’
Mouse Hole 45 ‘
Total operation weight Approx 13000 kg
Pipe range Up to 13 5/8”
Maximum tubular diameter, (Du) 13 5/8” (386 mm)
SWL 6,4 mT
Max Rabbit travel speed 0,5 m/s
Max Rabbit travel 14000 mm
Shock absorbing 13,5 mT from 1 m
Consumption, Qmax = 0 - 310 l/min
Pressure (P) = 207 – 200 bar
Return (R) = 310 l/min @ max 5 bar
Drain (D) = 20 l/min @ max 1 bar
Weights
Mouse Hole 45’ 6600 Kg
Manifold on Derrick* 350 Kg
Total weight 6950 Kg
Capacity Mouse Hole 60’
Total operation weight Approx 22500 kg
Pipe range Up to 13 5/8”
Maximum tubular diameter, (Du) 13 5/8” (386 mm)
SWL 13,5 mT
Max Rabbit travel speed 0,5 m/s
Max Rabbit travel 18840 mm
Shock absorbing 13,5 mT from 1 m
Consumption, Qmax = 0 - 480 l/min
Pressure (P) = 207 – 200 bar
Return (R) = 480 l/min @ max 5 bar
Drain (D) = 20 l/min @ max 1 bar
Weights
Mouse Hole 60’ 9000 Kg
Manifold on Derrick* 350 Kg
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Main Parts
The Mouse Hole consists of the following main
parts:
●●Main pipe w/ wire sheaves and cylinders
●●Removable centralizer
●●Rabbit w/Shock Absorber
●●Electric and hydraulic interface
Centralizer
Main pipe
The Main pipe is the stationary main part of the
Mousehole. It connects to the drillfloor through the
top-plate and to the cellar deck through a bolted Rabbit
support. The top-plate is connection to the drill-
floor resting on an elevated watertight flange.
The Main pipe is also the fixed foundation for two Wire
lift cylinders. The cylinders hoist the rabbit with
a two sets of wires, that run from fixed points on
the Main pipe over wire sheaves connected to the
cylinders, wire sheaves connected to the Main pipe Main Pipe
and ends at fixed points on the Rabbit.
Removable centralizer Cylinder

The centralizer is placed on the top plate of the
Main pipe. It contains three arms, connected with
a ring plate and driven by two hydraulic cylinders.
These arms will automatically close and centralize
any size tubular (max 13 5/8”) when the Rabbit is Lower support
not moving.
Rabbit
The rabbit acts as the hoisting tool in the Main
pipe. Upon this one can rest tubular of sizes up
to 13 5/8” and with a total weight of maximum
6,4/13.5 ton. The rabbit hoists and lovers the
tubular to any desired height needed in the stand-
building operation. The rabbit also inhabits a shock
absorber witch reduces the chock energy of a fall-
ing object to a moderate reacting force.

The MH can be stop by pressing the Auxiliary
builder, Assistant Driller and Driller chairs inside the
Second emergency stop buttom is located at the

electrical/hydraulic interface on lower deck, close
to operational valves.
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PIPEDECK EQUIPMENT
●● Pipedeck Pipehandler (PDPH)
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PIPEDECK EQUIPMENT
Pipe Deck Pipe Handler (PDPH)
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PIPEDECK EQUIPMENT
The Pipe Deck Pipe Handler (PDPH) is located at pipe deck and its main purpose is to transport tubular
from pipe deck to the Tubular Feeding Machine (TFM). It is controlled from the operators chair in the PDPH
Cabin. The PDPH have hydraulic oil supply from its own HPU located next to the crane. Hydraulic hoses are
drawn to the PDPH through the pedestal and electrical cables are connected in the interface Junction Box
inside the pedestal. Jib cylinders and gears are operated through the control Panel.
When the PDPH is not in use, it shall be parked with the gripper yoke resting on the deck or in the jib rest.
This is to be used during sea voyage, bad weather or when the PDPH will not be in use for long periods.
It may be operated in two modes:
●●Normal mode, where the joystick axes corresponds to X, Y and Z-axis on the pipe deck.
●●Direct mode. In direct mode every single motion (cylinder or motor.) is controlled by the joystick, one by
one (maintenance and sevice purpose only).
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Main data
Zone:
Front end of jib included yoke Zone 2
Cabin, machinery room & main jib Safe area
Capacity:
Lifting capacity grippers (SWL) 4,5 T @ 25 m
Lifting capacity pad eye (SWL) 9,0 T @ 25 m
Lifting capacity utility winch (SWL) 5,0 T @ 25 m
Max. working radius 25,0 m
Min. working radius 2,6 m
Slew angle +/- 178º
Slew angle, yoke +/- 180 º
Tubular length 3,5 – 14,5 m
Tubular range 2 ⅞” - 20”
Max. load eccentricity +/- 0,5 m
Max. yoke angle +6 º / -2 º
PDPH utility winch, Hook travel 30 m
PDPH utility winch, Hook speed 25 m/min
Estimated Weight
Installation weight PDPH 48697 Kg
Gripper 3307 Kg
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PIPEDECK EQUIPMENT
PDPH Movements Yoke tilt
The pipe handler has totally 11 movements: The gripper yoke will mainly be in horizontal posi-
• Gripper claws tion, but can be tilted manually by the operator if
• Gripper adapter necessary. A hydraulic cylinder provides the tilting
• Tilting gripper yoke of the gripper yoke.
• Telescoping (damping) gripper yoke This is a low speed procedure, and the movement
• Rotating / Slewing gripper yoke can be stopped at any level.
• Holding (Leveling) the gripper yoke vertical
• Winch up/down Yoke telescope (damping)
• Luffing jib outer section This is a damping movement to prevent load of jibs
• Luffing jib mid section to rest on the gripper yoke. The telescope runs by
• Luffing jib inner section means of a passive hydraulic cylinder. If a nega-
• Rotating / slewing pipe handler tive load (ie. the jibs are leaning on the yoke) the jib
down operation is stopped.
Each of the movements will be described in the
following chapters.
Yoke rotation/Slewing
The movement will mainly be operated auto-
Gripper Claws matically by the control system, ensuring that the
The initial opening of the claws is set according to gripper is always parallel to pipes on pipe deck.
the pipe range to be lifted. Two hydraulic cylinders The operator will also be able to do adjustments
perform the claws’ movement. The pipe range is manually. To rotate the gripper yoke in the horizon-
adjusted on the operator’s panel. During operation, tal plane, there is a pinion and slew bearing system
the claws are either open or closed, there is no mid provided by a hydraulic motor.
position.
Yoke leveling
Gripper Adapters The telescopic gripper yoke should always be in
The position of the adapter is set by the range of horizontal position, even when the load is lifted ec-
pipes to be lifted, which is set on the OCP. Two centrically. Movement is provided by use a pair of
hydraulic cylinders perform the adapter movement. cylinders acting on intermediate links allowing up
The proximity switches mounted at the end of each to 180° rotation of the gripper yoke. This is auto-
adapter are used to determine if there is pipe in the matically operated by the control system.
gripper claws.
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Luffing Jib Outer Section / Mid Sec- The Hydraulic Power
tion / Inner Section
Raising or lowering of the jib-construction can The Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) is designed
either be controlled by the computer or controlled to supply hydraulic oil with sufficient flow and
by the operator directly. A hydraulic cylinder pro- pressure to ensure safe, reliable and efficient op-
vides the tilting of the outer jib section. Because of eration of the PDPH Crane.
the complex jib-geometry, the operation shall be
performed in normal mode. Manually control of the The HPU consists of tree (3) main motor/pump
movement (direct mode) is for maintenance and assemblies. Electric motors and hydraulic pumps
service purposes only. are connected to each other by means of a flexible
coupling and adapter flange. Each electric motor is
equipped with heating element and thermistors.
All main hydraulic pumps are equipped with

pressure relief valves and pressure regulator. In
addition inline high pressure filter, check valve and
shut off valve are mounted near to the pump.
In order to reduce noise and vibrations, flexible

hose are used between the main hydraulic pump
and the high pressure filter, and each motor/pump
assembly is supported by elastic vibration damp-
ers.
Emergency stop
In case of emergency use the Emergency Stop
button located on the left side of the operator
chair, one of the two local Emergency Stop buttons
located on the PDPH or the one on HPU starter
panel. The Emergency Stop buttons on the PDPH
Rotating / Slewing Pipe Deck Pipe will only affect the PDPH.
Handler
When activating the Emergency Stop, the system
Slewing the Pipe Deck Pipe Handler can either be
is set to a safe state. The machines controlled from
controlled by the control system, or directly by the
the system will stop immediately and the hydraulic
operator. Movement is provided by use of a slew
supply is shut down. All outputs to control valves
bearing, four planetary gearboxes and hydraulic
are set to zero and electrically isolated, the HPU
motors. Slew stop sensors are provided to prevent
motors will also stop. In this situation it is not pos-
the PDPH from slewing out of operational sector.
sible to operate the machines through the control
system.
Utility Winch
A hydraulic motor controlled utility winch is fitted to
the outer jib section, with a double sheave system,
allowing the wire to be lowered to the deck irre-
spective of the position of the outer jib.
The overload valve ensures that the winch may not
lift more than rated load. Hook stop systems are
fitted both in the up and down directions ensuring
that the wire is not pulled of the drum or the load
lifted high enough to damage the PDPH yoke.
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RISER HANDLING EQUIPMENT
●● Riser Gantry Crane (RGC)

●● Riser Feeding Machine (RFM)
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Riser Gantry Crane
The RGC is designed for transportation of riser and
various sub sea related items horizontally between
riser deck/loading position and riser feeding ma-
chine (RFM), and vice versa.
The crane is positioned to operate over the riser

deck area by running on rails in the Port/Stbd.
The crane is equipped with a lifting yoke with two
hooks that engaging and secure riser and slip
joint during lifting/lowering. Maximum length to be
handled is the 75 ft. Risers.
The RGC has its own HPU to power the crane
system.
The crane is fitted with two CCTV cameras at each
end of lifting yoke aimed at the riser hook. Camera
control and the picture display are located in the
crane cabin.
All normal movement functions and HPU controls

are carried out from the Operator’s cabin. The
cabin is provided with a marine type air condition-
er/heater.
Main Data
Approval ABS
Equipment class I
Zone Safe Zone
Capacity
SWL Riser Yoke 40.000 kg
SWL Fwd Hook 27.000 kg
SWL Aft Hook 20.000 kg
SWL Lifting lugs 8.500 kg
Traveling speed gantry 15 m/min

Traveling speed trolley 15 m/min
Hydraulic hoist speed 15 m/min
Traveling
Gantry travel (Bumper-bumper) 30600 mm
Gantry rail span 27950mm
Hoising
Max lifting height 23200mm
Weigt
Weight: Crane, approx. 128 000 Kg
Weight of racks and rails, approx 15 000 Kg
Total Weight 143 000 Kg
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Main parts
The Riser Gantry Crane consists of the following
main parts:
●●Crane travel ( A-frame & fixed leg)
●●Winch
●●Riser hooks, lifting yoke and guide rails
●●Access basket
●●Crane Cabin
●●HPU
Main Structure and Crane Travel

The RGC is a semi gantry type crane with a dual
H-profile main beam, with one pinned A-frame
constructed leg at aft side, and one rigid carriage
at the fwd side (drill floor side).
The RGC travels on standard A120 rails mounted
on the deck. Each rail assembly consists of a fab-
ricated support beam, a rail and a tooth rack. The
rail assembly is mounted on the main deck girders.
The main beam is connected to the A-frame by a
pinned connection, to allow the crane to accept
some deck deflection. The main beam consists of
two H-profiles including the hoisting winch, wire
sheaves, guide spear and service platforms.
The A-frame mounted on the crane, is housing the

crane main wheels, side rollers, anti-lift device,
parking device, rotating pulse generator, HPU,
Operators Cabin, Service Basket and the hydraulic
drive mechanism.
Alongside the A-frame there is mounted a basket

for access to the riser joints when stored on deck.
It is not possible to run the crane from the basket,
nor is it possible to run the crane unless the basket
is in the retracted lower position.
The rigid carriage is a box construction, housing

the crane main wheels, side rollers, anti-lift device,
parking device, rotating pulse encoders and the
hydraulic drive mechanism.
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Winch Access Basket
The hoisting winch is single drum construction with There is one inspection baskets mounted on the
dual wire spooling. This means that the two wires A-frame.
will pull by exact the same speed, and the yoke will The basket is the working platform from where
stay horizontal at all times. The winch is equipped maintenance/working tasks can be performed on
with two fail safe disc brake and load control the riser and tubular.
valves, thus ensuring safe handling of the load in All the controls of the access basket, included
case of power/hydraulic failures. Emergency Stop of the crane, can be operated
There is a load cell for each wire. The two load from the local control panel mounted onboard each
cells are placed in the wire sheave bolts, and are basket. The basket can be operated up/down and
accessible for maintenance from the service plat- aft/forward direction.
forms. RGC Control System uses the signals from
the load cells to keep operator informed of the load The basket is equipped with an anti-falling device
in the hook and for safe crane operation. in case of faults on hydraulic drive mechanism.
An emergency lowering system is also fitted allow-
ing personnel on the riser deck the possibility to
lower the basket in case of failure of the hydraulic
system or other emergency.
An interlock system prevents the crane from being
operated unless the basket is in the parked posi-
tion i.e. fully retracted and at the lowest position.
Selector valve
for emergency
operation
Hand pump
Riser Yoke and Hooks

The riser hooks are installed on the riser yoke box
construction. The hooks will extend and retract
from the riser by means of hydraulic cylinders.
The yoke is connected to the winch by two wires
running over the wire sheaves on the main beam.
The wires are connected to one single drum on the
winch.
The hooks will engage the inside of the risers, and
include feedback to control system for proper en-
gagement. No lifting is allowed when the hooks are
not properly engaged in the risers.
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Crane Cabin Emergency Stop
The Cabin is made of steel plates and fitted with There is a total of 6 emergency stop buttons and
sufficient thermal insulation to ensure accept- there are totally 6 emergency stop buttons.
able temperatures on the inside of the cabin at all • Chair
outside temperatures. The entrance door is located • On A-Frame
at the side of the cabin. All the windows are fitted • On Fixed Leg
with laminated safety glass. Window cleaning is • Winch platform
maintained via electrical operated windscreen • Basket
wipers/washer system. Water tank and pump are • On HPU Starter Panel
located near to the cabin, easily accessible.
Emergency Lowering
The operator’s panel is equipped with joysticks and If the crane loses electrical or hydraulic power the
push-buttons/lamps for control of all the equip- load will, due to the fail-safe system, be secured by
ment. The chair is mounted so that the operator the load control valves and the disc brakes on the
can easily get in right position between the panels, winch. However a manual hand pump is installed
and it is also rotate able (180°) so that the operator on each trolley connected to the hydraulic system
can easily get in and out of the chair. for telescopes. When operating the hand pump
A heating and air conditioning systems of sufficient sufficient release pressure is achieved to both load
capacity to keep interior temperatures between control valves and the disc brake, allowing the
19°C to 29°C is installed. A smoke detector is telescopes to be carefully lowered to deck.
placed under roof and may be connected to exter-
nal warning system.
An internal light fixture is provided using fluores-
cent tubes. There is an internal emergency light
fixture with fluorescent tubes and battery with ca-
pacity for 3 hours. A microprocessor continuously
monitors the charging and discharging functions,
only the spent energy is recharged.
An external light fixture is provided over the door.
Hydraulic Power Unit

The Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) is a separate unit
located on the A-frame.
The power unit consists of 2 off motor-pump as-

semblies. Each pump has a separate suction line
and its own pressure line with pressure relief valve,
check valve and ball valve for isolation purpose.
The pressure lines are routed to a common high-
pressure manifold. Hoses are used between the
pumps and the tank as well on the pump outlet to
order to reduce noise and vibrations.
The electric motor and the pump are connected by
means of a flexible coupling.
To remove the heat generated by pumps there is
installed circulating pump between tank and cooler.
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Riser Feeding Machine
Purpose
The RFM is designed for transportation of riser and
various sub sea related items horizontally between
loading position and drill floor, and vice versa. The
The Riser Gantry Crane (RGC) or Derrick Drilling
Machine (DDM) delivers riser to the Skate. The
Trolley feeds the riser forward or guides the riser
backwards. The RFM also guide (follow), and sup-
port lower end of the above items, with constant
tension function when items are hoisted to vertical
position inside the derrick, by the top drive assem-
bly and prior to that the DFMA engages for further
guiding.
The operator controls the feeding machine using a

Radio Remote Control Panel (RCP). A DrillView®
screen is available in the Drillers Control Cabin
(DCC).
Main data
Approval DNV
Zone 1
Outline Dimensions
LxWxH 25.7 x 2.4 x 2.3 (m)
Capacity
Max load to handle 40 mT (Slipjoint)
Riser length 83 ft.
Travelling speed, skate 0,3 m/s
Travelling speed, trolley 0,5 m/s
Tubular capacity 2 7/8’’-54’’
(Slipjoint)
Monkey Tail SWL 3.5 ton (20’’)
SWL, basket on trolley 15.0 ton
SWL, front skate 35 ton
SWL, Trolley * (See note below) 10 ton
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Main parts Front cradle
The Riser Feeding Machine consists of the following The Front Cradle is mounted on the front end of
main parts: the skate by means of bolted connection. A sepa-
●●Rail section assembly rate support adaptor is to be mounted on top of
●●Skate the front cradle when bare riser joints and slip joint
●●Front cradle are to be handled.
●●Trolley with cradle
Rail section
The Rail Section is installed horizontally on top of
Skate Travel the store/vent housing, with its top level flush to
The Skate is running on top of the rail section be- drill floor level. One pair of rail profiles is mounted
tween aft stop position and well center. The Skate on top of the Rail Section and one pair is mounted
is a v-shaped steel frame, which is driven by a rack on the drill floor itself. These sets are split by and
and pinion drive system. air gap towards the drill floor edge for allowing pas-
sage of the Riser Gantry Crane leg.
The position of the Skate is measured by an abso-
lute encoder. The position verification sensor veri- Emergency stop
fies measurements each time the machine passes There are two local emergency stop buttons
its position. located on the RFM. The operator also has one
equipment stop button available on the RCP.
Trolley travel
The Trolley is running on top of the Skate between When activating the equipment/emergency stop,
its back and front stop position. The Trolley is a the system is set to a safe state. The machine
V-shaped steel construction fitting the shape of the controlled from the system will stop immediately
Skate and driven by a chain drive system. and the hydraulic supply is shut down. All outputs
to control valves are set to zero and electrically iso-
The position of the Trolley is measured by an absolute lated. In this situation it is not possible to operate
encoder. The position verification sensor verifies the machine through the control system.
measurements each time the machine passes its Activating the equipment stop button located in the
position. RGC cabin will also stop the RFM.
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
●● Drillstring Compensator (DSC)

●● Active Heave Compensator (AHC)
●● Wireline Riser Tensioners (WRT)
●● Crown Mounted Compensator (CMC)
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
Drillstring Compensator (DSC)
The MH drill string compensatorTM is a special
heave compensator, that is mounted between drill
rig/ drill ship and the drill string in order to mini-
mize the effects of drill rig heave on the drill string
(or other hook supported equipment). The relative
movement between drill rig and sea bottom asks
for an elastic element in order to maintain a con-
stant bit load.
DSC is operated from the Driller Chairs inside the
Main data
General
Max. compensating load cap. 454 mT(1.000.000 lbs).
Max. operating air pressure 207 bar (3000 psi)
Max. static load 908 mT (2.000.000 lbs).
Compensating stroke 7,62 m (25 ft)
Max. design speed (stroke 5 m) 1,31 m/s
Gas volume required (APV’s) 13.500 ltr.
Design temperature -10 / +45°C Typical
Electric Equipment
Main Power requirement 480 VAC/ 60 Hz
Control System 220 VAC/ 60 Hz
Hydraulic Medium
Compensator fluid Water-glycol type “
Houghtosafe 273 CF
Cushioning cylinders Mineral oil type “Shell”
Tellus T15
Pneumatic Medium
Main pneumatic medium High pressure clean dry air.
Dewpoint < -40°C
Pilot accumulator Nitrogen
Cushioning cylinders Nitrogen
Pilot air valves Instrument air, clean dry
air, dewpoint < -40°C
Lubricated with ethylene
glycol or equivalent.
Grease
Lubrication Shell Rodina 2 or equal
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
Main Parts EmergencyStop Philosophy
The MH top mounted Drill String Compensator By pressing the Emergency Stop button on its
uses two inclined cylinders. The purpose of a com- HPU, it will stop the pumps on the system and
pensator is to maintain a constant bit load. Since eventually DSC will only operate in passive mode.
a compensator acts as a hydro-pneumatic spring,
there will always be a dependency between force
and distance. The force can theoretically be made
constant by using an infinite large gas volume.
By using inclined cylinders, the force in the direc-
tion of the cylinders will change depending of
heave, but at the same time the angle between di-
rection of bit load and force upon cylinder changes
with the opposite effect.
1. Crown Block 7. APV Increase

2. Plunger Cylinder (2 EA) 8. APV (Working Bottles)
3. Accumulator (2 EA) 9. APV (Standby Bottles)
4. Isolation Valve (2 EA) 10. HPU
5. Main Valve 11. Control Panel (DCR)
6. APV Decrease 12. Control Cabinet in Derrick
* Not Shown here are the rocker arm
system, and the cushioning cylinders
mounted above the crown block.
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
Active Heave Compensator
(AHC)
The MH top mounted Active Heave CompensatorTM
(AHC) for integration with passive drill string com-
pensators, provides a stable position of the crown
block referred to seabed.
This allows for many operations to be carried out in
an extended weather window.
Examples:
Landing of all types of modules from a few tonnes
to BOP with riser.
Downhole operation that needs a stable position.
AHC is operated from the Driller Chairs inside the

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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
Main data
Cylinder
Mode of operating Double acting
Max. working pressure 350 bar
Max. speed in operation 1.3 m/s
Max. speed in by-pass 1.5 m/s
Max. pulling/ pushing force 243 kN.
Zone Safe
Type CYOOXXX/200/175/7000/
A10/D1 KLUKCWN
Bore Ø200 mm.
Pushing area Ø100 mm.
Pulling area Ø200 / Ø175 mm.
Stroke length 7800 mm.
Design/ Test pressure 363 bar/ 545 bar.
High pressure power unit (Marine)
Electric motors 2 off
Type M2CA 280 MB4
Frequency 60 Hz
Voltage 480 VAC
Speed 1787 rpm
Output 150 Kw, S1-100%
Ingress protection IP 56
Hydraulic pumps 2 off
Type A4VS0125DRG/ 22R-
PPB13N00
Displacement Limited to 110 cubic cm./
rev.
Max. operating pressure 420 bar
Max. Working pressure 350 bar
Pump flow 0-180 l/min
Oil cooler 1 off
Max. sea water flow 120 l/min
Max. fresh water flow 200 l/min
Or optional
Alternative air/oil cooler capacity 42 kW
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
Main Parts
The AHC control system is based on Motion Refer-
ence Unit (MRU) sensor giving input to a computer
scanning the input and providing signals to regu-
late the hydraulic system
The hydraulic system consists of a hydraulic power
unit, a double acting cylinder including a valve
block and an accumulator. On the top is a two-
way hydraulic cylinder including a valve block and
an accumulator. The AHC cylinder is mechanically
fixed to the crown block and has a capacity of +/-
24 tonnes. This force is sufficient to overcome me-
chanical friction and fluid flow resistance within the
DSC. The cylinder is controlled by a servo-valve
which is mounted on the valve block located on the
cylinder. The result is that the crown block posi-
tion with respect to the seabed is constant within
0.1-0.5m with rig heave up to 4-5m.
The AHC cylinder is mounted in a gimbal installed

on a frame on the top of the derrick. The cylinder
rod is connected to the existing crown block by
a pin connection. The end of the piston rod is
equipped with a spherical bearing allowing rota-
tion in all planes. A ladder clamped to the active
cylinder is included for junction box, valve block
and cylinder top access.

AHC can be stop by pressing the Main Emergency
Stop buttons from the Assistant Driller or Driller
chairs inside the Driller Control Cabin.
The local Emergency stop button on its own HPU

will therefore stop all motors in all modes.
Typical AHC Cylinder
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
Wireline Riser Tensioner (WRT)
The Wireline Riser Tensioner System is installed on the floating drilling vessel to maintain a pre-selected
vertical tension in the riser when the vessel is heaving and rolling due to waves, currents and wind.
The Riser Tensioners are arranged as 8 ea. double units, stroking upwards and can be operated from:
• DrillView system (located in Drillers cabin)
• Local Operation Panel.
• Control panel on the Compressor skids
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
Main data
General
Maximum wire pull per cylinder 90,7 mT (200 kips)
Maximum wire pull tot. 1451 mT (16 cylinder)
Maximum operating pressure 207 bar (3000 psi)
Gas Dry air
Fluid Houghto safe 273 CTF
Sheave diameter 88”
Wire Ø 2,5”
Min ambient temperature -20° C
Max ambient temperature 70° C
Dual Tensioner Unit
Number of cylinders 16 (8 double Tensioner Units)
Design Double acting/stroke up
Stroke 3810 mm (12,5 ft)
Max riser angle 7 deg
Normal speed 0 m/s to 0,42m/s
Maximum speed (disconnect riser) 0,75 m/s
Max length 11954 mm
Bore diameter 475 mm
Rod diameter 400 mm
Total width (double) 3711 mm
Idler Sheave
Number of idler sheaves 8 (8 double)
Total length 2580 mm
Total width (double) 1000 mm
Total height 2493 mm
Control Skid
Number of skids 2
Work pressure 207 bar
Test pressure 311 bar
Total width 1000 mm
Total height 2135 mm
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
Working APV
Number of APV 32
Total width 660 mm
Total height 660 mm
Water capacity 1600 litre
Standby APV
Number of APV 9
Total width 660 mm
Total height 660 mm
Water capacity 1600 litre
Single weights
Description Dry weight (kg) Wet weight (kg)
Wireline Tensioner units 52000 54400
Idler Sheaves double 7500 -
Control skid 1400 -
Working APV 2080 2510
Standby APV 2783 3400
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
Main Components
The Wireline Riser Tensioner system is delivered as a number of components that must be connected
together pneumatically, hydraulically and electrically. The wireline riser tensioner cylinders are located in the
drill floor area, while the rest of equipment is placed on the deck. The main parts of equipments are:
Component Number of Info

Riser tensioner unit 8 2 off cylinder /unit
Double Idler sheave 8 1 off/ tensioner unit
Working APV’s 32 1600 litres/207 Bar (3000 PSI)
Standby APV’s 9 1600 litres/310 Bar (6000 PSI)
Air Control skid 2 4x 3” high pressure lines with control
valves
Air Compressor skid 3 146 Nm³/h @310 Bar compressor
Control PLC/Supermicro system cabinet 1 PLC/SuperMicro system control cabinet
for control of Tensioner system, anti recoil
and alarms. Interface to DCS.
Operator panel 1 Local operator panel for Tensioning system
Power box 2 Power and communication for cabinet Cyl.
1-8 and 9-16
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
The eight dual units are arranged on either side of the derrick, at drillfloor level. The location and numbering
of the cylinders are:
Cyl # Fwd / Aft Starboard/Port

1/2 Forward Starboard
3/4 Forward Starboard
5/6 Aft Starboard
7/8 Aft Starboard
9/10 Aft Port
11/12 Aft Port
13/14 Forward Port
15/16 Forward Port
The riser tensioner system looks like on drawing below. Only one out of 8 double systems is drawn. The
main component is the cylinder that generates a pulling force thru the system of sheaves and wire rope
which are connected to the riser. The pulling force is generated by a pneumatic pressure in a close volume.
The system is completely passive and needs a very little attention during a drilling operation if well main-
tained.
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
Each tension cylinder is connected to a high- In order to obtain a more or less constant tension
pressure AIR accumulator bank. The oil will flow in the riser, the piston accumulator air side is con-
from the HP-accumulator, over ARV to the cylinder nected to an air reservoir. This means that the riser
when the cylinder extends and opposite when the tension unit acts like a hydro/pneumatic spring.
cylinder retracts. The accumulator is pressurized
by air at a pressure selected to deliver the required
tension and to conform to the tension design crite-
ria specified by customer.
Emergency Stop
The Compressor is equipped with an emergency
When the rig moves upward (relative to seafloor) stop switch.
or drifts off, the cylinders retract to compensate
for this movement and at the same time the closed
air volume will make the pressure rise. The op-
posite movement, rig moves down, will cause the
cylinders to extend and the pressure and hence
the force will be reduced. This is due to the laws of
physics: Pressure * Volume = Constant.
The hydraulic fluid used in the tensioner elements

is a biodegradable, fire resistant water based fluid,
Houghto Safe 273 CTF or similar type of water/
glycol based fluids. A cylinder rod position system
is connected to each pair of cylinders to monitor
the rods position. The position is displayed on the
control panel and drillers control screen.
MH Riser Tensioner system is designed to keep

close to constant tension in the marine riser. The
tensioners maintain the tension in each wire rope,
which is connected to a tension ring on the riser.
The wire ropes from the tension ring runs over the
pivot hinged idler sheaves and then around the
sheave assemblies on each end of the tensioner
cylinders. The wire rope is then run three turns
around the snubber drum and is anchored in a
clamp on the sheave house.
The cylinders are of a high performance design

with a stroke of 3810mm. When the wire is reeved
around the fixed (lower) and the travelling (upper)
sheave assemblies on the cylinder, a four - to - one
mechanical advantage is obtained. This means that
the cylinder stroke of 12,5 feet is transferred to 50
feet of wire rope travel.
For the purpose of control, a pair of tensioners is

defined as two tensioners connected with piping
to the same control valve and installed on opposite
sides across the well centre.
Tension in the wire ropes is maintained by hydrau-

lic (water glycol) pressure in the tensioner cylinder.
This fluid is pressurized by the air pressure acting
on the piston in the accumulator. Between the ac-
cumulator and cylinder is a flow shut off valve that
can be proportionally controlled for the anti-recoil
function.
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
Crown Mounted Compensator (CMC)
The Crown Mounted Compensator (CMC) is a special heave compensator that is mounted on top of the drill
rig / drill ship derrick. The main task for the CMC is to minimize the effects of rig heave on the drill string
(or other hook supported equipment). The relative movement between drill rig and sea bottom asks for an
elastic element in order to maintain a constant weight on bit.
Description
The Crown Mounted Compensator consists of one main cylinder and two small force equalizer cylinders.
The purpose of a compensator is to maintain a constant bit load. Since a compensator acts as a hydro-
pneumatic spring, there will always be a dependency between force and cylinder rod extension. The force
can theoretically be made constant by using an infinite large gas volume.
By using two pivoting force equalizer cylinders, the force variation due to the compression of air volume will
be reduced significantly. When the main cylinder are below mid-stroke position the force equalizer cylinders
are pointing downwards and will help to compress the air volume. When the main cylinder is above mid-
stroke position the force equalizer cylinders are pointing upwards and will help extending the cylinder rod
when the system pressure decreases due to decompression of the air volume.
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
Main data
General data
Max. Dynamic compensating load on Crown 680 mT (1500 KIP)
Block
Max. Static load on Crown Block 908 mT (200 KIP)
Design pressure 207 bar (3000 psi)
Working pressure approx 190 bar (2756 psi)
Max. Compensating velocity 1,3 m/s (4,26 ft/s)
Gas volume required APV’s 13.500 litres (6 X 2250 Litres)
Description
Top Structure Main Cylinder
The top structure is designed for a 18” x 18” der- The Main Cylinder is a plunger type. The rod is hol-
rick top. It has a total of 4 interface points towards low to reduce weight.
the derrick. This gives a highly adaptable design, All seals are low-friction seals.
regardless of the slope of the derrick legs. The The cylinder is designed with a cushioning device
steel structure is designed for a rated static load of in both ends.
908 metric Ton (2.000.000 lbs). The CMC structure The cylinder is bolted to the Watertable with a
is outfitted with the necessary access platforms, flange connection near the cylinder head. It is sup-
ladders and pad-eyes to perform periodic mainte- ported by horizontal beams at the bottom end.
nance on the compensator.
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
Purpose of the Active Heave Compensator (AHC)
The Active heave Compensator (AHC) for integra- The hydraulic system consists of a hydraulic power
tion with passive Crown Mounted Compensator unit (HPU), two double acting hydraulic cylinders
(CMC), provide a stable posisiton of the crown including a valve block and an accumulator. The
block referred to seabed. This allows for many op- AHC cylinders are mechanically fixed to the crown
erations to be carried out in an extended weather block. The force from the AHC cylinders is suf-
window. ficient to overcome mechanical friction and fluid
Examples: flow resistance within the CMC. The cylinders are
controlled by a servo-valve which is mounted on
●●Landing of all types of modules, from a few the valve block located on the valve platform on
tonnes to BOP with riser. the CMC. The result is that the crown block posi-
●●Downhole operation that needs a stable position tion with respect to the seabed is constant within
like; 0,1 – 0,5 m with rig heave up to 4 – 5m.
- Sliding sleeve operations
- Setting of packer The AHC cylinders are mounted in a gimbal
- Under-reaming installed underneath the Watertable. The cylin-
- (Logging) Gravel packing der rods are connected to the crown block by a
pin connection. The rod clevis is equipped with a
The AHC control system is based on Motion Refer- spherical bearing allowing rotation in all planes.
ence Unit (MRU) sensor giving input to a computer Acess to AHC cylinder junction boxes is on the
scanning the input and providing signals to regu- Watertable platform.
late the hydraulic system.
Main data
General data
Max. Compensating load 20 mT x 2 (40 mT)
Design pressure 250 bar (3626 psi)

Working Pressure approx 227 bar (3292 psi)
Max. Compensating velocity 1,3 m/sec (4,26 ft/s)
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COMPENSATING SYSTEM
High Pressure Power Unit
The Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) is designed to supply hydraulic oil with sufficient flow and pressure to en-
sure safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Active Heave Compensator (AHC) system.
Electric motors and hydraulic pumps are connected to each other by means of a flexible coupling and
adapter flange. Each electric motor is equipped with heating element and thermistors.
AHC Hydraulic power unit (HPU)
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BOP & X-MAS TREE HANDLING EQUIPMENT
●● BOP Crane
●● BOP Transporter
●● X-Mas Tree Crane
●● X-Mas Tree Trolley
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BOP Crane
Purpose
The prime functions of the BOP Overhead Crane
are to:
●●Transfer the BOP and/or its subassemblies from
port side to starboard side and aft to forward.
●●Assemble tree subassemblies to a complete unit
The BOP crane will travel in the port/starboard
direction. The trolleys will move in the forward/aft
direction on the bridge.
A radio control unit operates all functions and it has
an operating range of 200m free sight to the radio
control receiver unit, located in the cranes operat-
ing travelling area. Digital load readout is provided Main valve controllers are located respectively on
on the radio control unit. each trolley and on bridge catwalk. All functions
can be operated from these controllers.
NOTE Emergency use only!
Important
Take Notice
Main Data
Performance data
Crane traveling speed (stepless) 0-3 m/min
Trolley traveling speed (stepless) 0-2 m/min
Weight of crane ~ 44 T
Application group FEM A1
Mechanism group FEM M3
Main Hoist
Lifting capacity 2 x 75 T
Hoisting speed (stepless) 0 - 1 m/min
Lifting height 21 m
Auxiliary Hoist
Lifting capacity 2 x 15 T
Hoisting speed (stepless) 0 - 3 m/min
Trolley traveling speed 0 - 4 m/min
Lifting height 21 m
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Main parts beam travelling flange) since a steering wheel (ver-
tical guide roller) will maintain the correct distance
at all times. Stepless travelling speed control is
The crane bridge is equipped with 2 (two) main
provided.
trolleys with total hoist capacity of 2xSWL
Limit switches are installed on the each trolley in
75T. In addition to the main trolleys there are 2
addition to heavy-duty buffers in each end of the
(two) auxiliary trolleys running on separate singe
trolley. The trolley frame is made as box of plates.
profile runway beams at each side of the crane
Stainless steel drag chains with troughs are pro-
bridge with a lifting capacity of SWL
vided to power the trolleys.
15T each.
Main hoist
Bridge Hoist capacity is 75T. The wire rope length and
drum capacity is sufficient to allow hooks to reach
The gantry crane is running on 4 bogies with 2
the lower deck. Stepless hoisting speed control is
travelling wheels in each bogie. The travelling
provided on all lifting functions.
bogie is fitted respectively in the free leg endtruck
The hydraulic hoist has 8 falls of wire rope, with the
and the gantry endtruck by an axle with bronze
2 wire rope ends fitted to the twin wire rope drum.
bearings.
Thus there are no free ends of the wire rope. An
The bogie is free to move horizontally on the axle
upper block with load cell/weight indicator will give
within the endtruck. Bushings will prevent/maintain
load data to the readout on the portable control
the correct move, and horizontal guide rollers will
units. The main hoists and hoist trolleys move
maintain the correct position of the travelling wheel
independently.
on the track.
The hoist motors, two for each wire rope drum,
Movement of crane is provided by Rack and Pinion
are designed with fail-safe brake through gear.
drive by hydraulic motor. Travel gear is equipped
All brakes are set on emergency stop activation.
with fail-safe brake. The crane travelling machin-
Overload switches and limit switches for top and
ery lever-arm unit (totally 8 units) is hinged to the
bottom position are included. The wire rope drum
endtruck by an axle with bronze bearings. The
is grooved to ensure correct wire rope spooling on
drive pinion will maintain the correct tooth engage-
the drum. The wire rope is galvanized and of non-
ment with the gear rack (fitted runway beam travel-
rotating type.
ling flange) since a steering wheel (vertical guide
roller) will maintain the correct distance at all times.
Stepless travelling speed control is provided.
Limit switches are installed on gantry endtruck in
crane. The crane girder and its endtrucks are made
as box of plates.
vided to power the crane.
Trolley travel
Each trolley (totally 2 units) is running on 4 bogies
with 2 travelling wheels in each bogie. The travel-
ling bogie is fitted the trolley frame by an axle with
bronze bearings. The bogie is free to move hori-
zontally on the axle within the trolley frame. Bush-
ings will prevent/maintain the correct move, and
horizontal
guide rollers will maintain the correct position of
the travelling wheel on the track.
Movement of trolleys is provided by Rack and
Pinion drive by hydraulic motor. Travel gear is
equipped with fail-safe brake. The trolley travel-
ling machinery lever arm unit (totally 2 units) is
hinged to the trolley frame by an axle with bronze
bearings. The drive pinion will maintain the correct
tooth engagement with the gear rack (fitted runway
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Auxiliary hoist travelling
Each trolley (totally 2 units) is running on 4 travel-
ling wheels. A horizontal guide roller will maintain
the correct position of the travelling wheels on the
track when the trolley is unloaded.
Movement of auxiliary hoists is provided by Rack
and Pinion drive by hydraulic motor. Travel gear is
equipped with fail-safe brake. Step less travelling
speed control is provided.
Limit switches are installed on the each trolley in
trolley.
vided to power the trolleys.
Auxiliary hoist
Hoist capacity is 15T. The hydraulic auxiliary hoist
has 2 falls of wire rope. A wire rope suspension
bracket with load cell/weight indicator will give load
data to the readout on the portable control units.
The hoist motor is designed with fail-safe brake
through gear. The brake is set on emergency stop
activation. Overload switches and limit switches
for top and bottom position are included. The wire
rope drum is grooved to ensure correct wire rope
spooling on the drum. The wire rope is galvanized
and of non-rotating type.
Safety features
The following safety features are included:
●●Start/ (emergency) stop button on radio remote
control and portable remote control.
●●Emergency stop button upper deck, close to
centre of crane’s travelling range.
●●Limit switch for all travelling movements
●●Limit switch for top and bottom position of hook
●●Overload limit switch
●●Parking lock bolt for trolleys and bridge
●●Additional failsafe drum brakes are provided
●●Emergency stop buttons on each trolley, at the
main valve controllers
●●Emergency stop buttons on forward and aft cat-
walk, at the main valve controllers
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BOP Trolley 460 mT Included in the BOP Trolley system, is a test stump
skid unit which is designed to safely support and
transport the BOP connector during inspection/
Purpose of the machine maintenance. The test stump skid is located in
The BOP Trolley is designed to safely support and a recess in main deck, just below the BOP Trol-
transport a 460mT BOP stack between well centre ley when this is parked, and is operated sepa-
and parked position in moonpool area on main rately from the BOP trolley. The Test Stump Skid
deck during BOP handling operation condition. is a stand alone machine, hydraulically powered
BOP Trolley also acts as a guide for the BOP when through the ringline system onboard. All functions
lowering and retrieving the BOP through the open- are controlled from a Local Control Stand located
ing in the Trolley, to and from the Through Moon- on main deck
pool Guide.
The BOP Trolley is delivered with control system
and all functions are normally controlled from a
portable radio control panel, but the machine can
also be operated from a Local Control Stand lo-
cated on the Hose Reel when applicable. The BOP
Trolley is hydraulically powered, supplied through
the ringline system onboard.
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Main Data
BOP Trolley
Approval ABS
Type MH 4112601
Main tag 10-MX0210
Zone 2
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height 8,3 x 11,3 x 3,1 [m]
Rail span
Capacity:
SWL 460 mT
Max load on grating 400 Kg/sqm
Utility requirements
Hydraulic oil pressure 207 bar
Hydraulic oil flow 210 l/min
Hose reel
Approval ABS
Type MH 4112638
Main tag 10-MX1022
Zone 2
Dimensions
Reel diameter
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Test stump
Approval ABS
Type MH 4112608
Main tag 10-MX1023
Zone 2
Dimensions
Reel diameter
Estimated weight
BOP Trolley 45000 Kg
Hose Reel 470 Kg
Test Stump 4000 Kg
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Main Parts Additionally, the BOP Trolley is equipped with 2 off
rotating work platforms located in the opening of
the C-shaped Trolley structure. The platforms can
The BOP Trolley system consists of the following
be used for dedicated purposes along the opening
main parts:
of the moonpool area over a distance limited by the
●●BOP Trolley (1 off)
Trolley travel distance. Each of the work platforms
●●Parking Bracket (2 off)
is hydraulically operated only and is controlled from
●●Racks & Rails (complete set for both BOP Trolley
a dedicated control stand close to each platform.
and X-mas Tree Trolley).
Functions controlled are following:
●●Hose Reel (1 off)
●●Hydraulic Assembly
●●Open/Close: enables each platform to individu-
●●Control System
ally rotate around its own pivot
The Test Stump Skid system consists of the follow-
The BOP Trolley travel by means of rollers and is
ing main parts:
driven by a hydraulic motor, brake and planetary
●●Test Stump Skid (1 off)
gearbox on each side in front of the Trolley, termi-
●●Skid Cylinder (1 off)
nating in a pinion which meshes with a rack on the
●●Local Control Stand (1 off)
deck. In the main well centre Trolley is parked by
●●Manifold (1 off)
means of fail safe brakes in the gearbox. Hydraulic
●●Hydraulic assembly
supply to the Trolley is through the hose loop lead-
ing from the Hose Reel.
BOP Trolley
The BOP Trolley system is controlled electrically/ Test Stump Skid
hydraulically by means of proportional and on/off
The retractable test stump arrangement is a stand
valves which are operated via a specially designed
alone equipment. It is immersed in a recess in main
control system in order to achieve maximum flex-
deck and controlled locally from the Control Stand
ibility and performance. The operator controls the
located near the aft bulkhead on main deck. Func-
BOP Trolley using a portable Radio Control Panel,
tions controlled are following:
or by using the Local Control Panel located on the
Hose Reel. An emergency stop button is located
●●Test Stump Travel: enables Test Stump Skid to
both on the Local Control Panel on the hose reel
move horizontally by means of extension/retrac-
and on the Radio Control Panel. When emergency
tion of a hydraulic cylinder
stop is activated, hydraulic supply into machine is
●●Test Stump Lift: enables Test Stump to lift/lower
stopped and thereby all hydraulic functions. Func-
by means of extension/retraction of a hydraulic
tions controlled are following:
telescopic cylinder
●●Trolley Travel: enables Trolley to move in fwd /aft
The Test Stump Skid is driven horizontally by a
direction by means of rack & pinion
hydraulic cylinder. The actual Test Stump is encap-
●●Trolley Park: enables Trolley to park/unpark in
sulated in the bucket mounted on the Test Stump
aft end of moonpool by means of parking bolts
Skid frame and is, during maintenance of the
engaged/disengaged in parking brackets welded
connector, lifted into the connector by means of a
to main deck
hydraulic telescopic cylinder. All hydraulic supply
●●BOP Hang Off: enables the BOP to be landed
lines to the Test Stump Skid, are protected within a
onto/lowered through Trolley by means of exten-
dragchain. Safety precautions are ensured, with re-
sion/retraction of Hang Off Arms
spect to personnel accessing the recess, by means
of isolation valves used to shut down all hydraulic
supply to the functions controlled from the Control
Stand. The isolation valve controlling the travel
function, is located in the entrance to the recess.
The isolation valve controlling the lift function, is
located on the Test Stump bucket.
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X-Mas tree Crane 150 mT
Purpose
The prime functions of the X-Mas tree crane are:
●●Transfer the X-Mas tree and/or its subassemblies
from port side to starboard side and aft to fwd.
●●Assemble tree subassemblies to a complete unit.
The trolley willmove in the forward/aft direction on

teh bridge and the bridge travel in the port/star-
board direction.
Operator Station
A radio control unit operates all functions, and it
has an operating range of 200 m, with free sight to
the radio control receiver. The receiver is located in
the cranes operating area. Digital load readout is
provided on thr radio control unit.
Main valve controllers are located on each trolley

and on bridge catwalk. All functions can be oper-
ated from these controllers.
NOTE Emergency use only!
Important
Take Notice
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Main Data
Crane travel speed 0-3 m/min
Trolley travel speed 0-2 m/min
Weight Approx 37 mT
Lifting capacity 2x75 mT
Hoisting speed 0-1 m/min
Lifting height 12 m
Main parts Safety Features

●●Emergency stop on radio control unit
The Crane bridge is equipped with two main trol-
●●Emergency stop on upper deck, close to centre
leys, with a total hoist capacity of 2 x 75 mT SWL.
of the cranes travelling range
Crane Bridge ●●Emergency stop on each trolley, at main valves
The crane bridge is running on 4 bogies, with 2 ●●Emergency stop on forward and aft catwalk, at
travelling wheels in each bogie. Movement of the main valves
crane is provided by Rack and Pinion drive by ●●Limit switch for all travelling movements
hydraulic motor. Travel gear is equipped with fail ●●Limit switch for top and bottom position of hook
safe brake. ●●Overload limit switch
Limit switches are installed on end trucks, in addi- ●●Parking bolts for trolleys and bridge
tion to heavy-duty buffers. ●●Failsafe drum brakes
Trolley travel
Eacg trolley is running on 4 bogies, with 2 travel-
ling wheels in each bogie. Movement of the trolleys
is provided by Rack and Pinion drive by hydraulic
motor. Travel gear is equipped with fail safe brake.
Limit switches are installed on end trucks, in addi-
tion to heavy-duty buffers.
Main Hoist
The hoist capacity is 75 mT on each. The wire rope
length and drum capacity is sufficient to allow
hooks to reach the lower deck. Step less hoisting
speed control is provided on all lifting functions.
An upper block with a loadcell, will give load data
readout on the radio control unit.
There are two hoist motors for each wire rope
drum, and they are designed with fail-safe brake
through gear. There are overload switches and limit
switches for top and bottom position.
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X-Mas tree trolley

The X-mas Tree Trolley is designed to safely support and transport the X-mas Tree in moonpool area be-
tween well centre and parking position, where the X-mas Tree is lifted onto and off the Trolley by means of
an overhead crane. The Trolley is designed for X-mas Tree weight of maximum 150 mT. On top of trolley
there is a sideways moveable landing skid with 4 guideposts.
Trolley can be operated either from the local control panel or the wireless radio control panel.
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Main Data
Xmas Tree Trolley
Approval ABS
Type MH 4112611
Main tag 10-MX1010
Zone 2
Outline dimensions
Length x Width x Height 7.1 x 13.0 x 2.3 (m)
Capacity
Max load to handle 150 mT
Rail span 10200 mm
Travelling speed, trolley 2.0 m/min.
Max. load on grating 400 kg/sq.m
Hydraulic oil flow 150 l/min.
Hose Reel
Approval ABS
Type MH4112639
Main tag 10-MX1011
Zone 2
Outline dimensions
Length x Width x Height 1,5 x 1,5 x 2,1 (m)
Capacity
Reel diameter 1475 mm
Hydraulic oil flow 150 l/min.
Estimated weight
Trolley 37000 kg
Hose Reel 545 Kg
Total Weight approx. 37545 Kg
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Main parts Remote Control
Rollers with side rollers are mounted to Trolley at The remote control panel is equipped with lifting
each corner. Antilift brackets are mounted to Trolley belt with straps. The Remote Control is operated
securing it to the ground. Ladders, platforms and wirelessly (by means of a batteries) enabling the
handrails for safe operation on trolley are provided. operator to move freely around deck while op-
Top of Trolley steel structure is painted with anti erating Trolley. It is also possible to use a cable
slip paint. connection. Between the RCP and a junction box
Hydraulic supply is through rig ring line system. located on the X-mas Tree Trolley interface mani-
fold. When using cable communication there is no
Functions controlled are following: need for batteries.
●●Travel: enables movement in fwd/ aft direction by All hydraulic functions are controlled from this
means of rack & pinion. panel.
●●Parking: enables extend/retract of cylinders con-
trolling the parking bolts. Trolley is parked if park- Mechanical/hydraulic interface
ing bolts are extended into the parking brackets The X-mas Tree Trolley with rails and parking
welded to lower deck on rig. brackets has a physical interface towards main
●●Skid travel: enables movemetn in port/starboard deck and equipment being handled by Trolley. Hy-
direction of the sideways skid on top of the trol- draulic interfaced towards rig ringline system.
ley.
●●Emergence stop: this function is located on both
local control panel and radio control panel. Control system interfaces
The X-mas Tree Trolley is a stand alone control
system (not connected to other networks).
Instrumentation The Radio Base Unit is located inside the Radio
Local control stand on Hose Reel is equipped with Remote Control Cabinet located in the Drilling LIR
pressure gauge for reading available hydraulic oil (upper floor) and contains all necessary compo-
working pressure into machine. nents for safe and reliable operation.
The antenna from the base unit is located on the
X-mas Tree Trolley interface manifold.
Control System An electrically remote controlled shut-off valve is
X-mas Tree Trolley is in general operated from a mounted on the interface manifold.
wireless portable radio control panel carried by the The cable connecting points is the RCP and a
operator. junction box located on the X-mas Tree Trolley
inter-face manifold.
Emergency Stop
An emergency stop button is located both on the
local control panel on the hose reel and on the
radio control panel. When emergency stop are
activated, hydraulic supply into machine is stopped
and thereby all hydraulic functions.
Local Control
The local control station is located on the hose reel
on a platform above the main deck. All hydraulic
functions are controlled from here.
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Through Moonpool Guiding
The Through Moon Pool Guiding (TMG) system consists of two guiding units mounted symmetrically un-
derneath the cellar deck on starboard and port side of the vessel. The purpose of the TMG is to ensure safe
and effective guidance of the BOP into the splash zone inside moon pool as well as from the splash zone
into the BOP Trolley during maximum operation criteria for BOP handling. The system is designed to trans-
fer horizontal forces created from guiding a 460T BOP stack.
With TMG in guiding position, the BOP is lowered down and into the guiding frames, and the BOP is
thereby held horizontally by the guiding system. The same is done when retrieving BOP from the sea.
The TMG is a standalone machine operated from a Local Control Panel.
Main Data
Approval ABS
Type MH 4112621
Main tag 10-MX2110, 10-MX2111, 10-MX2112
Zone 2
Dimensions (guide):
Dimensions (control stand):
Cylinder stroke 1,067 [m]
Guiding capacity 460 mT BOP
Esimated weight
Through Moonpool Guide (each guide) 10880 Kg
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Main Parts
The TMG system consists of the following main parts:
●●Guiding Frame and bearing brackets (2 off)

●●Clamp Cylinder, manifold and bearing bracket (2 off)
●●Parking Bolt (4 off)
●●Local Control Panel (1 off)
●●Parking Bolt Manifold (2 off)
Guiding Frame and bearing brackets Clamp Cylinder, manifold and bear-
The Guide Frame is a steel structure with interface
towards BOP adapted to BOP width, and Guide
ing bracket
Frame take the horizontal forces in both directions. Hydraulic supply to the TMG units is delivered
There are two bearing brackets supporting each through the manifold on the Clamp Cylinder brack-
Guide Frame. The Guide Frame swings around the et, which is mounted underneath the box bottom
pivot pin of these brackets, between fully engaged of main deck with bolts and shims. The Clamp
(clamping) position and fully retracted (parked) Cylinder is joint connected to the bearing bracket
position. When the TMG is not in operation, Clamp and the Guiding Frame and enables movement of
Cylinder is in fully retracted condition and parking the Guide Frame when guiding of BOP is required.
bolts are engaged. Piping connecting the Local Control Panel and the
manifold, is not part of the TMG delivery.
Lower & upper level platforms (supplied by others)
grants access to the TMG for inspections/mainte-
nance.
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Parking Bolt Manifold Local Control Panel
The Parking Bolt Manifold is mounted below the The Local Control Panel for the TMG system is
Clamp Cylinder, centered between the parking mounted on main deck and controls, through a
bolts and serves the purpose of being a connec- control valve, all functions for both guide units. The
tion point for the hydraulic supply lines going to the panel is equipped with a pressure gauge for read-
hydraulic cylinders controlling the parking bolts. ing the hydraulic oil working pressure into the TMG
Piping connecting the Local Control Panel and the system. All main hydraulic interface is situated
Manifold, is not part of the TMG delivery. below the panel.
Emergency Stop: Two isolation valves are located
Parking Bolt on the local control panel, one on each side of the
filter element. Each of these valves will close the
The Parking bolts enable safe parking of the Guide
hydraulic supply into the machine. In case of emer-
Frames. There are two Parking Bolts per Guide
gency situations, close one of the two isolation
Frame. The Parking Bolts are activated by hydrau-
valves immediately and all hydraulic supply into the
lic cylinders and when engaged, the Guide Frame
machine is stopped.
is mechanically locked in retracted position, resting
towards the Stopper bracket (supplied by others).
Hydraulic parking cylinder is delivered with a spring
loaded piston solution, ensuring that Parking Bolt
is safely engaged into the Guide Frame whenever
parked.
Piping connecting the Manifold and the Parking
Bolt Assembly, is not part of the TMG delivery.
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●● Access Basket
●● Winches
●● Manrider Winches
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Access Basket
General Description
Purpose of the Machine
The Access Basket is designed as a working plat-
form for service/maintenance tasks in hard to reach
places.
Main Parts
The Access Basket consists of the following main
items:
●●Mounting Bracket
●●Slewing Bracket w/Hydraulic Swing Motor
●●Telescope Cylinder
●●Tilt Cylinder
●●Telescopic Arm
●●Rotating Basket
●●Basket Tilt Cylinder
●●Basket Control Panel
●●Remote Control Stand Access Basket, typical
●●Control Valve Block
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Main data
Type 46-2 (2 man basket)

Equipment Class (DNV) Class 1
Zone 1
Capacity
SWL 300 kg (660 lb)
Max. working pressure 207 barg (3000 psi)
Supply pressure 207 barg (3000 psi)
Hydraulic flow 50 l/min (13 GPM (US)

Elevation
Arm tilt up from horizontal 60º
position
Arm tilt down from horizontal 60º
position
Total elevation with telescope 14 600mm (≈48 ft)
extended (type 46-1 &2)
Arm tilt Speed (Up & Down) 2º pr. sec
Time for 120º tilt ≈ 60 sec
Telescoping
Telescope stroke 2300 + 2300 = 4600 mm

Type: 46-2 Rot 90,55+90,55 = 181,1
Type: 56-1 Rot 110,24 + 110,24 = 220,5”
Total extended length 10 435 mm (410,8”)
Total retracted length 5 835 mm (229,7”)
Telescoping speed (In & Out) 0,15 m/sec (0,5 ft/sec)
Time for full extension/retraction ≈ 31 sec
Slewing
Total Slewing range 180º (Left 90°/Right 90°)
Slewing speed 2º pr. sec
Time for full swing ≈ 90 sec
Weight
Weight of Access Basket 3860 kg, (8510 lbs)
Airborne Noise Emissions
Weight of Remote Control Stand 110 kg, (243 lbs) The Access Baskets Airborne Noise
Emissions does not exceed 70 dB(A).
Total Weight 3970 kg, (8753 lbs
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Description
Mounting Bracket
The Access Basket is supported by an easy to in-
stall mounting bracket, consisting of one bracket
installed by use of bolts, washers and locknuts.
Slewing Bracket w/Hydraulic Swing Mo-

tor
A hydraulic motor-gear box is vertically mounted
on rotation axle of slewing bracket for horizontal
movement.
Typical Hydraulic
Swing Motor,
Slewing Bracket and
Mounting Bracket
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Telescope Cylinders
A cylinder is mounted inside the telescopic arm and one underneath (middle and outer
box) to extract/retract the basket.
Telescope Cylinders
(underneath and inside beam)
Tilt Cylinder
A cylinder is mounted underneath the telescopic
arm and onto the slewing bracket for vertical
movement.
Telescopic Arm Typical Basket Tilt and

To be able to extract/retract the basket the arm Parallel Cylinders
of the basket consists of three steel boxes sliding
inside each other: inner, middle and outer box.
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Rotating Basket
The basket is the working platform from where maintenance/work-
ing tasks can be performed. Typical Telescopic Arm
All the controls of the Access Basket, included Emergency Stop can and Tilt Cylinder
be operated from the basket.
The Basket can be manually rotated CW 30° and CCW 30° with
a turning wheel from inside the Basket. For locking the rotation in
position the Basket is equipped with a locking rod.
Basket Tilt Cylinder

To be able to always work from a horizontal position the basket is Typical Basket Tilt
equipped with a basket tilt cylinder underneath the basket. and Parallel Cylinders
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Basket Control Panel
All basket controls included Emergency stop can
be operated from inside the basket.
Typical basket Control
Remote Control Stand

All basket controls included Emergency Stop, can
be operated from a Remote Control Stand.
Typical Remote Control Stand
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Control Valve Block
The main Control Valve is mounted on the Access
Basket. The unit consists of a control valve with 4
spools. The valve is hydraulic pilot-operated with
full proportional metering control.
Access Basket w/Remote control stand

There is a control panel inside the Access Basket and
an additional remote control stand to be mounted
on deck.
System Protection
●●The telescopic cylinders have built-in over centre
(load control) valves to prevent overload when
pulling or pushing the telescopic arm.
●●Inside the working basket there is a lever from
which you can select where the basket is controlled
from, either Remote Control Panel or direct from
the Basket Control Panel. Control Valve Block
●●Same lever can be set to Work position. This pre-
vents movement of basket if personnel uninten-
tionally touches/operates levers while working.
●●The Basket Control Panel has the possibility
to operate and override the same functions as
those operated at the Remote Control Stand.
●●To be able to control the Access Basket from the
Remote Control Panel, a pedal has to be continuously
pressed down. This is to avoid unintentionally
movement of basket from Remote Control Panel
while personal is in basket.
●●Complete Emergency “Override” of all functions
from Remote Control Stand.
●●Emergency stops both on Basket Control Panel
and on Remote Control Stand.
●●Escape Harness inside basket.
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Normal Operations ●●Run the Access Basket to desired parking posi-
Move control levers in accordance with labeling to tion using the Remote Control Stand
maneuver the Access Basket. ●●It is also possible to rotate the basket itself, this
can be done manually. But before any rotation
●●The foot-pedal has to be activated to be able to can occur, locking-rod must be pulled up with
operate the remote control stand. one hand, and then the rotation of the turning-
●●Position the man basket horizontally. wheel can be done with the other hand. Impor-
●●Enter the basket and make sure the entrance to tant to hold up the locking-rod while rotating
the basket is properly secured. the basket. When desired +30 or -30 deg. Is
●●To operate the basket, hold the selector valve in reached, lower the locking-rod into the locking
“Basket Control” position while operating the hole. Also check visually that the locking-rod is
control valve. Simultaneous operation from “Re- properly locked, before starting any other opera-
mote Control” is not possible when the selector tions.
valve is in “Basket Control” or “Work” position.
The selector valve handle will return to “Work”
when released. In this position the oil supply to
the main directional valve is closed, and it will not
be possible to operate the basket unintentionally.
●●Before returning to drill floor hold lever in “Bas-
ket Control” position and maneuver Access
Basket to floor level, set lever to “Remote Con-
trol”, lock the lever in this position using the slide
locking device mounted next to the lever and exit
the basket, see pic. below.
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Escape Harness The abseiling device is used for abseiling of
persons from high work locations. The abseiling
device is not a fall arresting system.
The pre-assembled abseiling equipment is ready

for use after it is removed from the equipment bag
or case, and after making a visual examination.
An anchor point must be available for se using of
the anseiling device with the carabiner. The cara-
biner at the abseiling device is hooked into the eye
Abseiling Device AG 10 of the anchor point, and secured with the swivel
nut. The textile rope is then lowered coil-free to the
ground.
Avoid abseiling over sharp edges whenever pos-
sible, and maintain an adequate distance from the
wall.
For complete abseiling procedure ref to the operat-

ing instruction for the equipment!
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Utility Arm
Purpose of the Machine
The Utility Arm (UA) is designed for lifting and/or guiding equipment such as cables and hoses in the moon-
pool area when handling the BOP, slip joint, x-mas trees etc.
It is hydraulic controlled from a Remote Control Stand. The Remote Control is located so that the operator
has a good view of the Utility Arm working area. The Remote Control Stand includes op-erating handles and
Emergency Stop.
Main data
ABS-Certificate of Design Assessment 09-LD513786/1-PDA
Zone 1
Capacity
Guide capacity 500 Kg (at any horizontal direction)
Lifting lug capacity 1.6 mT at 4.6 m extension

2.3 mT at 2.3 m extension
2.3 mT at retracted
Max. working pressure 207 barg (3000 psi)
Supply pressure 207 barg (3000 psi)
Hydraulic flow 50 l/min (13 GPM (US))

Elevation
Arm tilt up from horizontal position 60º
Arm tilt down from horizontal position 60º
Total elevation with telescope extended 14 600 mm (~ 48 ft)
Arm tilt Speed (Up & Down) 1,0º pr. Sec (0,33 rpm)
Time for 120º tilt ≈ 120 sec
Telescoping

[90,55’’ + 90,55’’ = 181,1’’]
Total extended length 10180 mm
Total retracted length 5580 mm
Telescoping speed (In & Out) 0.075 m/sec (0.25 ft/sec)
Time for full extension/retraction ≈ 61 sec
Slewing
Total Slewing range 180º (Left 90°/Right 90°)
Slewing speed 1,0º pr. Sec (0,33 rpm)
Time for full swing ≈ 180 sec
Guide head
Tilt 120º (Up 60°/Down 60°)
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Main Parts
The Utility arm consists of the following main items:
●●Mounting Bracket
●●Slewing Bracket w/Hydraulic Swing Motor
●●Telescope Cylinder
●●Tilt Cylinder
●●Telescopic Arm
●●Guide Head
●●Guide Head Tilt Cylinder
●●Control Valve Block
●●Remote Control Stand
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Mounting Bracket Remote Control Stand
The Aker MH Utility arm is supported by an easy to The Remote Control Stand includes operating
install mounting bracket, consisting of one bracket handles for all functions as well as a hydraulic
installed by use of bolts, washers, nuts and lock- Emergency Stop button.
nuts.
System Protection
Slewing Bracket W/Hydraulic Swing ●●The telescopic cylinders have built-in over centre
Motor (load control) valves to prevent overload when
A hydraulic motor-gear box is vertically mounted pulling or pushing the telescopic arm.
on rotation axle of slewing bracket for horizontal ●●To be able to control the Utility arm from the
movement. Remote Control Panel, a pedal has to be con-
tinuously pressed down. This is to avoid uninten-
tionally movement.
Telescope Cylinders
One cylinder is mounted inside the telescopic arm
and one underneath (middle and outer box) to
Extend or retract the arm.
Arm Tilt Cylinder

The Arm tilt cylinder is mounted between the tele-
scopic arm and the slewing bracket. The cylinder is
activated to move the arm up or down.
Telescopic Arm
To be able to extract/retract the guide head, the
telescopic arm consists of three steel boxes slid-
ing inside each other: inner, middle and outer box.
Guide Head Tilt Cylinder

The guide head has a tilt cylinder that allows the
operator to level the head regardless of the arm
angle.
Guide Head
The Utility Arm has one Guide Head with free
opening / inner diameter of 130mm. The Guide
Head is mounted on the tip of the telescope arm.
The claw is operated by a hydraulic cylinder. The
hydraulic supply to the claw has quick disconnect
couplings for easy and convenient removal of the
guide head.
Utility Lifting Lug

The Utility Lifting Lug can be used for attaching a
shackle. See technical data or General arrange-
ment for load capacities at various arm reach.
Control Valve Block

The main Control Valve is mounted on the Utility
Arm. The unit consists of a control valve with 5
spools. The valve is hydraulic pilot-operated with
full proportional metering control.
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Emergency Stop
To stop the arm movement, do as follows:
●●Release the lever operating the actual function.

●●Hit the emergency stop button.
CAUTION The hydraulic Emergency

Stop requires a firm hit
Possible Loss, in order to activate. It is
Use Care recommended that any
person that may be
involved in operations
in the moonpool area
familiarize him/herself
with the Emergency Stop
button.
Start after Emergency Stop

After an emergency stop the valves can be reset
for normal operation.
WARNING Ensure that the reason

for the emergency stop is
Possible Loss, eliminated before reset-
Injury or Death! ting the emergency stop
and continuing operation.
●●Pull out the emergency stop button.

●●Continue operation.
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Winches
Utility Winch 5t
5T Utility Winches are provided to be located on a
platform in the Derrick. The 5t utility Winch is de-
signed for lifting of tools and equipment.
The 5T Utility Winches consists of the following
main items:
●●Lifting lugs and protective cover over drum
●●Stainless steel hydraulic pipes
●●Failsafe oil submerged brake system (automatic
brake)
●●Helical grooved drum barrel
●●Spooling system fully integrated
●●Fixed wire exit
●●Press roller system on drum
●●Local control panel
●●Servo hydraulic remote control
●●Wire Ø 19mm
●●Standard hook connection at wire end
●●Hook stop up and down
Main data
Model type CX04
Pressure 207 bar
Flow Qmax 245 l/min
Safe working load 5.0 T
Wire drum capacity 110 M (on 3 layers)
Wire length included See project drawing
Wire diameter Ø 19 mm
Max. Hoisting Speed 50 m/min on 2nd layer
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Main Parts
The winch is delivered as a complete unit, fully
tested and ready for installation by bolting to sub-
structure (4 bolts) and connection to rig ring line
system.
The winch is fitted with, on one side of the drum, a
planetary gearbox with brake, on the other side
a planetary gearbox with brake, hydraulic motor,
counter balance valve.
Philosophy
The Winches are stopped as a consequence of
pressure drop when the Ringline HPU stops. The
Winches are not connected to the Auxiliary Emer-
gency Stop button from the Stand builder, As-
sistant Driller and Driller chairs inside the Driller Emergency stop
Control Cabin.
There is one equipment stop button on the radio

remote control panel and one emergency stop
valve locally on the winch.
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10t Utility winch
MH Utility WinchesTM are provided to be located
on a platform in the Derrick.
The Utility Winch is designed for lifting of tools and
equipment.
The winch can be locally operated from the main

control valve on the winch unit and remotely oper-
ated either from a hydraulic control or radio control.
Main data
Design pressure 207 bar

Standard DNV Drilling Plant OS-E101
DNV Lifting Appliances / ABS
Guide For Certification of Lift-
ing appliances
Design temperature -20°/+45°C (-4/+113°F)
Design category ABS, Category 1
Area classification Zone 1
Model type CX05
Pressure 207 bar
Flow Qmax 240 l/min
Capacity SWL 10 mT (on 3rd. layer
Safe working load 10. T
Wire drum capacity 140 m (on 3 layer)
Wire length 150 m
Wire diameter Ø 26 mm
Max. Hoisting Speed 35 m/min on 2nd layer
Estimated Weight
Size (mm) (L x W x H) 1857 x 1290 x 1738
Total Weight (Approx.) 2300 Kg
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Main Parts
The winch is delivered as a complete unit, fully
tested and ready for installation by bolting to sub-
structure (4 bolts) and connection to rig ring line
system.
The winch is fitted with, on one side of the drum,
a planetary gearbox with brake, on the other side
a planetary gearbox with brake, hydraulic motor,
counter balance valve.
Philosophy
The Winches are stopped as a consequence of
pressure drop when the Ringline HPU stops. The
Winches are not connected to the Auxiliary Emer-
gency Stop button from the Stand builder, As-
sistant Driller and Driller chairs inside the Driller
Control Cabin.

valve locally on the winch.
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Manrider Winch
The MH Manrider winchTM is designed solely for
personal riding belt operations in derrick area. The
winch is normally operated from the remote control
panel or alternatively from the local control panel at
the winch unit.
Main data
Model type CX07
Safe working load 150 kg
Wire drum capacity 110 m
Wire length included 150 m
Wire diameter 10 mm
Hoisting speed 20 m/min
Required Hydraulic Oil Flow 10 l/min
Required Hydraulic Oil Pressure 207 bar
Winch Unit 1080 Kg
Remote Panel 50 Kg
Additional 50 Kg
Size (mm) (L x W x H) 1420 x 1280 x 1500
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Main Parts
The winch unit consists of the following items:
●●Winch frame
●●Drum.
●●Drive gear.
●●Hydraulic motor.
●●Brake gear.
●●Main control valve.
●●Spooling device.
●●Wire press roller.
●●Wire rope and Wire Sheave Block.
●●Necessary hydraulic valves for required winch
operations.
The hydraulic winch system is designed for con-

nection to an external hydraulic power pack of
constant pressure or to the rig ring line system.
In a situation of power failure or flow and pres-

sure loss, the winch may be operated manually for
emergency lowering and also emergency hoisting.
Philosophy
The Manrider Winch are stopped as a conse-
quences of pressure drop when the Ringline HPU
stops. The Winch is not connected to the Auxiliary
Emergency Stop button from the Stand builder,
Assistant Driller and Driller chairs inside the Driller
Control Cabin.

valve locally on the Manrider winch.
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ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviations HP
HPU
High Pressure
Hydraulic Power Unit
AC Alternate Current HSE Health Safety and Environment
AHC Active Heave Compensator HTV Horizontal To Vertical
AHU Air Handling Unit HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
AES Auxiliary Emergency Stop HW Hard Wired
APV Air Pressure Vessel HWDP Heavy Weight Drill Pipe
ASDS Adjustable Speed Drive System I/O Input / Output
AVP Anti Vibration Pads IBOP Internal Blow Out Preventer
BB Belly Board IOC Intelligent Operator Chair
BHA Bottom Hole Assembly LES Local Emergency Stop
BO Break Out LGA Lower Guiding Arm
BOP Blow Out Preventor LIR Local Instrument Room
BRC Bridge Crane LMRP Lower Marine Riser Package
CB Crown Block LP Low Pressure
CC Control Cubicle LSS Local Service Station
CCTV Closed Circuit Television MB Mud Bucket
CCW Counter Clockwise MCC Motor Control Center
CH Cathead MCP Mud Charge Pump
CMC Crown Mounted Compensator MCS Mud Control System
CP Circulation Pump MDDM Modular Derrick Drilling Machine
CSB Casing Stabbing Basket MDI Multiple Document Interface
CW Clockwise MES Main Emergency Stop
CWT Cooling Water Temperature MF Main Frame
CWV Cooling Water Valve MGS Mud Gas Separator
DASM DrillView Alarm Sound Manager MH Mouse Hole
DC Drill Collar MP Mud Pumps
DCC Drilling Control Cabin MPI Multi Purpose Interface
DCMS Drilling Control and Monitoring System MPCS Mud Pump Control System
DD Directional Drilling MPEG Motion Picture Expert Group
DDM Derrick Drilling Machine MRU Motion Reference Unit
DECS Drilling Equipment Control System MSA Multi Scoop Arm
DF Drill Floor MU Make Up
DFECS Drill Floor Equipment Control System MWD Measurement While Drilling
DFMA Drill Floor Manipulator Arm NA Not Applicable
DICS Drawwork interface & Control System NAS Standard for hydraulic cleanliness level
DLA Drill Line Anchor NC Normally Closed
DLD Drill Line Drum NO Normally Open
DNV Det Norske Veritas OC Operator Chair
DP Drill Pipe OD Outer diameter
DrillView Aker MH’s DCMS System (Tradename) OP Operator Panel
DV DrillView PC Personal Computer
DVS DrillView Server PD Pipe Deck
DW Drawworks PDPH Pipedeck Pipehandler
Dwg Drawing PH Pipe Handler
EC Equipment Controller PHC Pipe Handling Cabin
ECS Equipment Control System PLC Programmable Logic Controller
EIM Equipment Interface Module Pooh Pulling out of hole
Em.Stop Emergency stop Port Port side
ERR Error PS Power Slips
ESS Emergency Stop System PTZ Pan/Tilt/Zoom
FB Finger Board RAF Raised Access Floor
FTP Field Termination Panel RARS Riser Anti Recoil System
FWD Forward RFM Riser Feeding Machine
GA General Arrangement RGC Riser Gantry Crane
HKLA Hook Load Rih Running in hole
HMI Human Machine Interface RHS Riser Handling System
213
ABBREVIATIONS
R II Range Two
R III Range Three
RIO Remote input/output
RKB Drillfloor level (Rotary Kelly Bushing)
RMC Robotic Motion Control
ROP Rate of Penetration
RPM Rotations Per Minute
RRCP Radio Remote Control Panel
RT Rotary table
SAC Shock Absorber Cylinder
SB Set Back
SBA Stand Building Arm
SP Starter Panel
STB Stand Building
Stbd Starboard
STPP Stand Pipe Pressure
SWL Safe Working Load
SW Software
SZMS Smart Zone Management System
TA Travelling Assembly
TFM Tubular Feeding Machine
TM TorqueMaster
TSC Thread Saving Cylinder
TW Torque Wrench
UA Utility Arm
UPS Uninterrupible Power Supply
VFD Variable Frequency Drive
VPH Vertical Pipehandling
WC Wellcentre
WLM Wire Line Mode
WOB Weight On Bit
WRT Wireline Riser Tensioner
ZPS Zone Position System
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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

HSE (health, safety and the environment) is a

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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

Safety during operation

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

Spare parts CAUTION Cautions are issued

●● Drillers Control Cabin (DCC)

AKMH Standard Operator Station, IOC

Touch screens with a) buttons and b) joystick functions

If the front switch is activated, a new set of functions

Bar indicator for

Joystick screen picture

Analogue Joystick functions

NOTE If a button is flattened,

The joystick mouse has two buttons on top, which

In order to avoid unnecessary stop of DW, DDM

The rest of the machines are connected to the

Main Emergency Stop (MES):

After deactivation of Emergency Stop the affected

When AES, MES or LES are activated, this triggers

If a safety relay detects a failure in the system (relay

Auxiliary Emergency Stop (AES)

Cabinet Stopped machine

(DFECS) ●●Cat Heads (CH)

(TM) ●●TM Wellcenter

(DECS) ●●DDM Pipehandler

(HTV) ●●Stand Builder Arm (SBA)

(VPH) ●●Vertical Pipe handler (VPH) FWD

(RHS/ HPU) ●●HPU (RINGLINE) including:

Cabinet Stopped machine

(DRAWWORK) ●●Drawwork Main AC motors

(DECS) ●●DDM AC motors

(MPCS) ●●Mud Pump Main motors

(AHC/DSC) ●●Active Heave Compensator

Activating the MES will also activate the AES.

Here are some examples:

SBA Stand Building Arm

TM (2) Torque Master

HPU Hydraulic Power Unit

TFM (4) Tubular Feeding Machine

DSC fill up unit Drill String Compensator