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Downhole Equipment Technical Specification Information
Table of Contents
01 INTRODUCTION 5
3.1 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
» 3.1.1 Measurement-While-Drilling/Logging-While-Drilling Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
» 3.1.2 Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
» 3.1.3 Turbodrills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
» 3.1.4 Rotary Steerable Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
» 3.1.5 AGS™ Adjustable Gauge Stabilizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Sand Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Low Gravity Solids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4 Lost Circulation Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.5 Measurement-While-Drilling/Logging-While-Drilling Mass Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.6 Measurement-While-Drilling/Logging-While-Drilling Fluid Velocity Limits. . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.7 Weight-on-bit/Revolutions per Minute Limits for Tool String Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
» 3.7.1 Measurement-While-Drilling/Logging-While-Drilling Collars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
» 3.7.2 Rotary Steerable Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
» 3.7.3 Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
» 3.7.4 Turbodrills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.8 Torque Limits for Tool String Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.9 Dogleg Severity Limits for Tool Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
» 3.9.1 Measurement-While-Drilling/Logging-While-Drilling Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
» 3.9.2 Rotary Steerable Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
» 3.9.3 Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
» 3.9.4 Turbodrills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.10 Overpull. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
» 3.10.1 Overpull for Logging-While-Drilling Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
» 3.10.2 Overpull for Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
» 3.10.3 Overpull for Turbodrills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
» 3.10.4 Overpull for Rotary Steerable Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
04 DRILLSTRING VIBRATION 23
01
Introduction
This document provides information on Use of the equipment in either a harsh
the operation and handling of equipment environment or above the specified limit
supplied by Sperry Drilling. All equipment reduces its useful life. A repair charge will
supplied by Sperry Drilling has a specified apply if a tool is used in a Harsh Environment
maximum limit of operation. Operating Range, and a higher charge will apply if a tool
the equipment close to these specified has Exceeded a Specified Limit (ESL). The
limits for certain parameters will cause Price Book specifies these additional charges.
accelerated wear or damage to the
The following sections define the Harsh
equipment. Operating ranges for Sperry
Environment Range and specified limit of
Drilling equipment are defined as follows:
the controlling technical specifications (e.g.,
» Normal Operating Range — The tools are temperature, weight on bit, dogleg severity,
run below the specified limit of operation vibration, revolutions per minute (RPM),
or the start of the harsh environment flow rate, pressure, solids percent, and
range if applicable. sand percent).
02
Technical Data Sheet Clarifications
» Stated tool diameter, length, and sensor distances are nominal tool dimensions.
» Maximum tool rotation is the rotational speed of the sub, collar, motor, or rotary
steerable in revolutions per minute.
» The maximum rotation level stated is only for drilling ahead in a new formation.
When drilling cement or rotating off bottom, the maximum rotational level will need
to be reduced based on the specific operation. Any maximum rotation speed will
also have to be determined by the specific operation and with reference to vibration
measurements.
» The torque specifications provided in the Technical Data Sheets are right-hand
(clockwise, looking downhole) torque.
» Maximum pressure, as stated in the Technical Data Sheets, is hydrostatic plus
circulating pressure.
» Certain tools may have individual specifications that differ from values contained in this
document arising from unique design requirements for that tool. The individual tool
data sheet or the DS-1 transmittal report will identify these exceptions.
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03
Criteria for Harsh Environment and
Exceeded Specified Limits
For all Sperry Drilling tool strings, the operating limit is determined by the
component in the tool string with the lowest specified limit.
Certain operating limits can be increased by following the Halliburton
Management of Change (MOC) process and obtaining approval from
Sperry Global Operations.
3.1 TEMPERATURE
3.1.2 Motors
The temperature limit for Sperry Drilling motors is dependent on the motor
type and on the operating differential pressure used while drilling. Contact
your Sperry Drilling representative for the specified limits of the equipment
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3.1.3 Turbodrills
Harsh Environment Range Specified Limit
* The maximum operating static downhole temperature for hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber
(HNBR) bearings is 150°C (302°F), operations at higher temperatures, up to 180°C (356°F) require
increased bearing clearances. Contact your Sperry Drilling turbodrill representative.
minimize wear and the possibility of internal motor blockage. Contact your
Sperry Drilling representative if planning to run above these levels.
iCruise rotary steerable tools have a specified limit of 2 percent for all tool sizes.
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The positive pulser has a limit of 40 lbm/bbl (114 kg/m3) medium nutplug,
fine Kwik-Seal® lost circulation material (LCM), except for the 3-1/8-inch
tools which are limited to 20 lbm/bbl (57 kg/m3).
The JetPulse® Telemetry has a limit of 150 lbm/bbl (427 kg/m3) medium
nutplug, fine Kwik-Seal LCM.
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Turbodrills can tolerate granular and limited fibrous LCMs. Nutplug LCM
is not recommended, as it can lock the turbodrill’s internal components.
Contact your Sperry Drilling turbodrill representative for detailed
information on products and concentrations that are compatible with the
turbodrills and materials that are incompatible.
3.5 MEASUREMENT-WHILE-DRILLING/LOGGING-WHILE-
DRILLING MASS FLOW RATE
All insert based tool sizes have a mass flow limit, ppg x gpm (kg/l x lpm).
*For the 4-3/4-inch Pulser the mass flow limit is 3,750 lbm/min (1700 kg/min).
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3.6 MEASUREMENT-WHILE-DRILLING/LOGGING-WHILE-
DRILLING FLUID VELOCITY LIMITS
All Sonde based tools have a velocity limit of 40 ft/sec (12.19 m/sec) within
the annulus between the probe outside diameter (OD) and the drill collar
inside diameter (ID).
When run in a drillstring without a motor, or when tools are run above a motor,
the maximum RPM limit for all M/LWD systems and RSS is 180 RPM.
When run in a drillstring with a motor, the maximum RPM limit for all
M/LWD systems and RSS run below the motor is 250 RPM. The maximum
drillstring speed is the RPM limit of the motor being run.
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The RPM limits for all tools when reaming off bottom are half the
maximum RPM when drilling.
In specific cases, the RPM limits for all tools can be altered based on an
assessment of the drilling environment and the mitigation practices in
place by completing a Management of Change assessment and receiving
approval from the appropriate global-level approvers.
* WOB limits for M/LWD collars are determined for 9-1/2-inch collars in a 17-1/2-inch hole, 8-inch
collars in a 12-1/4-inch hole, 6-3/4-inch collars in an 8-1/2-inch hole and 4-3/4-inch in a 6-inch hole.
Where the hole sizes are larger than those specified, then the WOB limit will need to be reduced
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to prevent damage to the equipment. Contact your Sperry Drilling representative for the specified
limits of the equipment in the larger hole sizes.
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RPM RPM
Tool Size WOB
(No Motor) (Below Motor)
3.7.3 Motors
String
String RPM
RPM Harsh
Motor Size WOB Specified
Environment
Limit[2]
Range[1]
7.00 in.
6.75 in. 50,000 lbf/22,241 daN above 80 120
6.50 in.
5.00 in.
25,000 lbf/11,121 daN above 80 120
4.75 in.
[1] RPM values are based on a 0-degree bend motor. For bent motors, guidelines for safe rotation
based on motor sizes, bend setting, and sliding dogleg severity (DLS) are provided in sections
1.1.18 and 2.2.5 of the SperryDrill® Technical Information Handbook so that the motor is operated
below the endurance limit.
[2] For reaming operations with motors: A minimum reduction of 30 percent of flow rate and
50 percent string RPM is required.
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3.7.4 Turbodrills
String
String RPM
RPM Harsh
Turbodrill Size WOB Specified
Environment
Limit*
Range
*For reaming operations with turbodrills refer to the Operations Manual D01275016
The torque limits for the tool string are dependent on the the components
selected. The torque limits can be obtained from the DS-1 transmittal
report that accompanies the drill string. The values quoted are the overload
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limit for the components as calculated per the DS-1 standard methodology
for specialty tools.
9.5 in.
Rotating above 6 deg/100 ft Rotating 8 deg/100 ft
8.00 in.
Non-Rotating above 12 deg/100 ft Non-Rotating 14 deg/100 ft
7.75 in.
6.50 in.
Rotating above 8 deg/100 ft Rotating 10 deg/100 ft
6.75 in.
Non-Rotating above 19 deg/100 ft Non-Rotating 21 deg/100 ft
7.25 in.
4.75 in.
3.375 in. Rotating above 12 deg/100 ft Rotating 14 deg/100 ft
3.50 in. Non-Rotating above 28 deg/100 ft Non-Rotating 30 deg/100 ft
3.125 in.
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* Additional flex components in the BHA may be required above the iCruise for high dogleg
applications.
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3.9.3 Motors
The maximum dogleg severity for motors is dependent on the motor type,
size, and bend setting; the dogleg severity limit of bent motors is specified
in Section 1.10 of the SperryDrill® Technical Information Handbook. Contact
your Sperry Drilling representative for the specified limits of the equipment
intended for use.
3.9.4 Turbodrills
The maximum dogleg severity for turbodrill equipment is calculated on
a job-to-job basis. Contact your Sperry Drilling representative for the
specified limits of the equipment intended for use.
3.10 OVERPULL
ID Force ID Force
642,894 lbf /
2.00 in.
285,974 daN
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ID Force ID Force
1,021,666 lbf /
2.75 in.
454,460 daN
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ID Force ID Force
1,384,538 lbf /
3.00 in.
615,873 daN
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ID Force ID Force
1,899,598 lbf /
3.50 in.
844,983 daN
Max. Bit
Ultimate Bit
Max. Body Overpull While
Ultimate Body Overpull While
Overpull Turbodrill is Not
Turbodrill Overpull Turbodrill is
(Allowing Operating
Size (Operation Not Operating
Continued (Allowing
Discontinued) (Operation
Operation) Continued
Discontinued)
Operation)
Max. Bit
Ultimate Bit
Max. Body Ultimate Overpull While
Overpull While
Overpull Body Motor is
Motor is
Type Series (Allowing Overpull Not Operating
Not Operating
Continued (Operation (Allowing
(Operation
Operation) Discontinued) Continued
Discontinued)
Operation)
iCruise
340,000 lbf /
4.75 in.
151,240 daN
(121 mm)
iCruise
822,684 lbf /
6.75 in.
365,948 daN
(171 mm)
iCruise
1,088,000 lbf /
8.00 in.
483,966 daN
(203 mm)
iCruise
1,500,000 lbf /
9.5 in.
667,233 daN
(241 mm)
* For the Geo-Pilot® GXT configuration, the maximum bit overpull for the motor defines
the operating limit, as this is connected to the rotary steerable tool.
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04
Drillstring Vibration
Tools that are subjected to vibration and shocks will have their expected
life reduced or will incur serious damage. Tools that contain electronics and
sensor packages are particularly vulnerable.
The following tables define low, medium, and high levels of vibration
severity together with the specified limits for various types of tools.
VIBRATION SEVERITY VIBRATION SEVERITY X axis accelerometers are mounted radially. Y axis accelerometers are
LOW MED HIGH LOW MED HIGH mounted tangentially. Z axis accelerometers are mounted axially.
2g 4g
-2g -1g 0g
2g 4g
-2g -1g 0g
2g 4g
-2g -1g 0g
15g 40g
Average X, Y in the high zone for 18 minutes or greater and tools have
exceeded specified limits. For certain Geo-Pilot Duro BHA’s the limit is 30
minutes.
Mud Resistivity
Average Z in the high zone for 8 minutes or greater and tools have and Temperature
exceeded specified limits. For certain Geo-Pilot Duro BHA’s the limit is 15
minutes.
Average X-Average Y in the high zone for 18 minutes or greater and tools
have exceeded specified limits.
Peak X or Y in the high zone for 150 events or greater and tools have
exceeded specified limits. For certain Geo-Pilot Duro BHA’s the limit is 250
events.
Peak Z in the high zone for 100 events or greater and tools have exceeded
specified limits. For certain Geo-Pilot Duro BHA’s the limit is 150 events.
For details of Geo-Pilot Duro BHA’s contact your Sperry representative
EWR™-M5
DDSr™ STICK-SLIP INDICATOR (SSI)
SSI between 100 percent and 150 percent for greater than 12 hours and tool is
outside limits. SSI greater than150 percent for greater than 30 minutes and
tool is outside limits. For certain Geo-Pilot Duro BHA’s the high threshold is
200% and the duration is 60 minutes.
Note: Contact your Sperry Drilling representative for details of the Geo-Pilot Duro BHA’s
that can be run with the higher operating limits.
Dynamic
Motion Sensor
Azumuthal
Gamma Ray
Pressure While
Drilling
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Vibration Severity
LOW MED HIGH All Tools Torsional Efficiency %
EXTREME 50% 25% 0% -VE%
100%
GP Bit Deflection
0 percent 200 TEM LOW MEDIUM HIGH
GP Bit Deflection
100 percent 0
GP Toolface Setting TEM between 50 percent and 25 percent for greater than 12 hours and tool
-180 percent 180
GP Housing Slip
is outside limits. TEM less than 25 percent for greater than 30 minutes and
5 percent 0 tool is outside limits. For certain Geo-Pilot Duro BHA’s the high threshold is
0% and the duration is 60 minutes.
2g 4g
2g 4g
2g 4g
10g 20g
Average X in the high zone for 18 minutes or greater and tools have
exceeded specified limits.
Average Z in the high zone for 8 minutes or greater and tools have
exceeded specified limits.
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Peak X in the high zone for 10 minutes or greater and tools have exceeded
specified limits.
Peak Z in the high zone for 6.67 minutes or greater and tools have
exceeded specified limits.
M5-DDS2 Sensor
The M5-DDS2 sensor is a three-axis device built into the M5 sensor collar
with two pairs of accelerometers, one low range and one high range.
The X axis accelerometer is mounted radially, the Y axis accelerometer
is mounted tangentially and the Z axis accelerometer is mounted axially.
Rotation is measured using magnetometers and RPM changes from
torsional vibration are measured directly.
Where the speed of the shaft is constant, then torsional efficiency is high
(100 percent). As the rotational speed varies, then torsional efficiency
reduces, with 0 percent indicating that the string is achieving a stalled
condition. The measurement is available from each of the Geo-Pilot 9600,
7600, and 5200 series systems.
05
Other Circumstances that Cause
Specified Limits to Be Exceeded
Where a specified operating limit has been exceeded, then any subsequent
equipment failure will be deemed to be caused by improper use of the tool
and any nonproductive time should not be attributed to Sperry Drilling.
» Pack-offs that occur above the tools and cause the pressure at the tool to
exceed the pressure limit.
» Abnormal Wear – External: Certain formations can be exceptionally abrasive
and cause excessive equipment wear. Abnormal Wear – External is defined
as over 1/16-inch on stabilizers and as wear or erosion on components that
damage them during that run to the point they cannot be returned into
service as they fail inspection criteria.
» Abnormal Wear – Internal: Excessive amounts of abrasive solids and/or
extraordinarily abrasive solids will cause extensive damage to tools. With
increasing mud weight, the total solids concentration in the mud system
increases significantly; the damage (erosion) internally to the tools is a
function of flow rate and solids content. Low-density solids are generally
more abrasive, and it is essential that proper drilling fluid cleaning systems
are utilized to maintain the mud system within specifications. Abnormal
Wear – Internal is defined as wear or erosion on components that damage
them during that run to the point they cannot be returned into service as
they fail inspection criteria.
» Metal shavings, filings, scale, low-gravity formation solids, or other materials
that enter into the drilling fluid through normal operation or otherwise can
cause erosion or other damage to tools. The presence of abnormal levels
of such abrasive materials is evidence of an ESL condition. When such
evidence is present and more than normal erosion is noted after strip down
in the local workshop, an ESL claim will be submitted.
» Using LCM with other than fine to medium granularity, or mixing LCM
incorrectly, can cause specified limits to be exceeded.
» All drilling fluids contain corrosive elements, and damage to downhole tools
will occur on the surface where oxygen is available to fuel the reaction. As
a consequence, all tools must be thoroughly flushed and hosed, externally
and internally, after use in either oil-based mud (OBM) or water-based mud
(WBM) systems. The cleaning fluid should have a low chloride content – in
the order of fresh water (< 500 ppm/< 500 mg/l). The customer is required
to provide facilities and clean water, as well as the required rig time to
perform these procedures.
» Any application that results in physical damage beyond what is considered
normal wear and tear is considered to be an ESL condition.
» Air drilling, nitrogen injection/multiphase fluid, underbalanced drilling
operations, and snubbing operations are deemed special operations not
covered by the normal operating specifications published in the data sheets.
» Equipment exposure to 500ppm of CO2 constitutes an exceeded specified
limit to the equipment, or corrosive fluids like acids, fracturing fluids, other
stimulation fluids, zinc bromide or calcium bromide. Any equipment run
in environment above this concentration is deemed to be outside the
operating envelope. The maximum limit for CO2 for formation fluid sampling
tools is up to 50% for the sample.
Downhole Equipment Technical Specification Information
To prevent equipment damage when drilling out the cement and shoe,
Sperry Drilling will establish operating procedures and drilling parameters;
extra care must be taken when drilling out a long rat hole where a large
contrast between casing and hole inner diameter (ID) exists.
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