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PowerDrive vorteX RSS and Motor with Powerlast Elastomer Drills to TD in a Single Trip, Increases ROP 20%

Published: 08/11/2017

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The PowerDrive vorteX RSS and the Powerlast elastomer sustained ROP and performance for 186 circulating hours at temperatures greater than 280 degF [138 degC], successfully drilling to TD in a single trip. During drilling, the ROP averaged 26.7 ft/h [8.1 m/h], which is an 20% improvement compared with offset wells. The PowerDrive vorteX RSS with the Powerlast elastomer showed zero damage during the postrun check.
The PowerDrive vorteX RSS and the Powerlast elastomer sustained ROP and performance for 186 circulating hours at temperatures greater than 280 degF [138 degC], successfully drilling to TD in a single trip. During drilling, the ROP averaged 26.7 ft/h [8.1 m/h], which is an 20% improvement compared with offset wells. The PowerDrive vorteX RSS with the Powerlast elastomer showed zero damage during the postrun check.
Location
Middle East, Asia
Details
Well type

Horizontal

Maximum circulating temperature
283 degF [139 degC]

Mud type
Oil-based mud

Hole size
8 3/8 in

Circulating hours
186 h

Section length
4,220 ft [1,286 m]

TD
14,450 ft [4,404 m]

Background

In a well where temperatures commonly exceeded 280 degF [138 degC], an operator in the Middle East needed to drill a section shoe to shoe in a single run while using an aggressive oil-base mud. In previous runs, motor failures due to the elastomer were common, causing multiple trips and excessive NPT. Schlumberger suggested using the PowerDrive vorteX powered rotary steerable system with the Powerlast life-extending motor elastomer from Dyna-Drill.

 
Products Used
PowerDrive vorteX
Powered rotary steerable system

Improve ROP with high weight on bit and additional torque capacity.
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