PowerDrive X5

Rotary steerable systems

for performance drilling
PowerDrive X5
S
chlumbergers objective when
providing directional drilling
services is to drill from shoe to
total depth in one run, every time,
at maximum ROP. The PowerDrive X5*
rotary steerable systems were developed
with that objective in mind.
These systems represent a step change
in reliability and efficiency, facilitating the
drilling of longer runs, optimizing wellbore
placement, and reducing drilling time.
The cost savings that result can be direct
and substantial. An automatic inclination
hold and efficient downlink function minimize
the interaction with the directional driller
needed to maintain directional control
while drilling ahead. Less time needed for
surface interaction means more time spent
drillingup to 15% improvement in drilling
performance has resulted from increasing
productive time on bottom every drilling day.
All PowerDrive X5 external parts rotate.
That rotation reduces drag, improves
ROP, decreases the risk of differential or
mechanical sticking, and achieves superior
hole cleaning and conditioning.
Working in combination with the systems
automatic trajectory functionality, the full
rotation increases wellbore smoothness
and decreases tortuosity. This reduces
drilling torque, improves drilling efficiency,
and eliminates the need for unplanned
Fully rotating steerable systems drill more
footage per day and leave a smooth, high-quality
borehole for easier cementing and casing running
PowerDrive X5 systems
reach TD in less time and
optimize production by putting
wells in the best place
DRILL WELLS IN LESS TIME
IN THE BEST PLACE
I Operate reliably in hot holes
I Get structural information
close to bit for real-time
detection of dip and
fault boundaries
I Increase time on bottom
through efficient downlinking
and trajectory lock-in
I Optimize rate of penetration
I Decrease risk of sticking
I Improve borehole quality
and hole cleaning to reduce
drilling torque and facilitate
running of casing
I Maximize length of
drainhole in pay through
precise directional control,
tight control of TVD,
and near-bit formation
evaluation data
I Optimize casing and coring
point selection
wiper trips. The smooth wellbore
also makes it easier to run casing
and simplifies activities later in
the life of the well, such as coiled
tubing intervention and electrical
submersible pump installation.
ENGINEERED FOR RELIABILITY
PowerDrive X5 systems are
engineered to deliver a step
change in reliability. A robust
steering section and advanced
coating materials that mitigate
wear ensure reliable, consistent
performance in a wide range
of drilling environments.
Optimized flow profiles reduce
the risk of sticking, limit the effects
of mud solids, and reduce erosion
of internal and external downhole
components. The systems electronics,
which are chassis mounted for
reliability and durability, can operate
in downhole temperatures as high
as 300 degF [150 degC].
DESIGNED FOR ACCURATE DRILLING
AND WELLBORE PLACEMENT
Near-bit measurements, available
in real time, ensure accurate,
efficient drilling and wellbore
placement. Efficient downlink
systems and automatic inclination
hold provide a smooth tangent
section and improve true vertical
depth accuracy in the horizontal
sectioncritical for maximizing
recoverable reserves and the
wells production potential.
An MWD-type triaxial sensor
package close to the bit provides
accurate azimuth and inclination
directional information, which
allows fast, responsive directional
control in either automatic or manual
operation mode.
Once a target formation has been
penetrated, the trajectory can be
locked in using the inclination
hold functionality. No further input is
required from the directional driller.
Steering decisions are further aided
by an optional real-time azimuthal
gamma ray measurement and
imaging of the wellbore to provide
information on formation dip or fault
boundaries. An azimuthal gamma
ray sensor close to the bit enables
drillers and geologists to identify
bed boundaries quickly, allowing
faster response to formation
changes. This optimizes well
placement and casing and coring
point detection. It also minimizes
penetration of formations to be
cored and significantly reduces
the chances of drilling through
a potentially valuable core
section or wasting time coring
an uninteresting formation.
Drill longer runs, optimize wellbore placement,
and reduce drilling time from kickoff to total depth
PowerDrive X5
PowerDrive X5 Specifications
PowerDrive X5 475 PowerDrive X5 675 PowerDrive X5 825 PowerDrive X5 900 PowerDrive X5 1100
Nominal OD (API) 4.75 in [120.7 mm] 6.75 in [171.5 mm] 8.25 in [209.6 mm] 9.00 in [228.6 mm] 9.50 in [241.3 mm]
Hole size 5
3
4 in to 6
1
2 in 8
1
2 in to 9
7
8 in 10
5
8 in 12
1
4 in to 14
3
4 in 16 in to 22 in
Overall length 14.95 ft [4.56 m] 13.48 ft [4.11 m] 14.60 ft [4.45 m] 14.60 ft [4.45 m] 15.10 ft [4.60 m]
Max. collar dogleg 20/100 ft [20/30 m] sliding, 20/100 ft [20/30 m] sliding, 20/100 ft [20/30 m] sliding, 20/100 ft [20/30 m] sliding, 20/100 ft [20/30 m] sliding,
10/100 ft [10/30 m] rotating 10/100 ft [10/30 m] rotating 10/100 ft [10/30 m] rotating 10/100 ft [10/30 m] rotating 10/100 ft [10/30 m] rotating
Build rate 0 8/100 ft 0 8/100 ft 0 6/100 ft 0 5/100 ft 0 3/100 ft
Max. operating torque 4,000 ft.lbf [5,420 N.m] 16,000 ft.lbf [21,700 N.m] 16,000 ft.lbf [21,700 N.m] 48,000 ft.lbf [65,000 N.m] 48,000 ft.lbf [65,000 N.m]
Max. operating load 340,000 lbf [1,500,000 N] 1,100,000 lbf [4,900,000 N] 1,100,000 lbf [4,900,000 N] 1,400,000 lbf [6,200,000 N] 2,280,000 lbf [10,140,000 N]
Max. weight on bit 50,000 lbf [223,000 N] 65,000 lbf [290,000 N] 65,000 lbf [290,000 N] 65,000 lbf [290,000 N] 65,000 lbf [290,000 N]
Weight of assembly in air 754 lbf [3,300 N] 1,700 lbf [7,500 N] 1,900 lbf [8,455 N] 2,370 lbf [10,500 N] 2,584 lbf [11,490 N]
Max. lost circulation 35 lbm/bbl nut plug 50 lbm/bbl nut plug 50 lbm/bbl nut plug 50 lbm/bbl nut plug 50 lbm/bbl nut plug
material
Flow range 220400 galUS/min [8301,500 L/min] 320650 galUS/min [1,2002,460 L/min] 4801,500 galUS/min [1,8006,800 L/min] 4801,900 galUS/min [1,8007,200 L/min] 4801,900 galUS/min [1,8207,200 L/min]
Lateral vibrations Shock level 3 (50-g
n
threshold), Shock level 3 (50-g
n
threshold), Shock level 3 (50-g
n
threshold), Shock level 3 (50-g
n
threshold), Shock level 3 (50-g
n
threshold),
30-min limit 30-min limit 30-min limit 30-min limit 30-min limit
Stick/slip 100% mean rotational speed, 100% mean rotational speed, 100% mean rotational speed, 100% mean rotational speed, 100% mean rotational speed,
30-min limit 30-min limit 30-min limit 30-min limit 30-min limit
Max. rotational speed 250 rpm 220 rpm 220 rpm 200 rpm 200 rpm
Max. temperature 300 degF [150 degC] 300 degF [150 degC] 300 degF [150 degC] 300 degF [150 degC] 300 degF [150 degC]
Max. hydrostatic pressure 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Pressure drop across tool Density (in lbm/galUS) Flow
2
(in galUS/min) Density (in lbm/galUS) Flow
2
(in galUS/min) Density (in lbm/galUS) Flow
2
(in galUS/min) Density (in lbm/galUS) Flow
2
(in galUS/min) Density (in lbm/galUS) Flow
2
(in galUS/min)
14,500 56,000 56,000 259,000 337,500
Recommended pressure 600800 psi [4.15.5 MPa] 600800 psi [4.15.5 MPa] 600800 psi [4.15.5 MPa] 600800 psi [4.15.5 MPa] 600800 psi [4.15.5 MPa]
drop across bit
Mud sand content 1% by volume 1% by volume 1% by volume 1% by volume 1% by volume
Rotary Connections
Collar upper connection 3
1
2 IF box 4
1
2 IF box 6
5
8 Reg box 6
5
8 Reg box 7
5
8 Reg box
Bit box 3
1
2 Reg 4
1
2 Reg 6
5
8 Reg 6
5
8 Reg 7
5
8 Reg
Sensors
Bit box to gamma ray 5.86 ft [1.79 m] 6.40 ft [1.95 m] 7.56 ft [2.30 m] 7.56 ft [2.30 m] 7.97 ft [2.43 m]
Bit box to inclination 6.73 ft [2.05 m] 7.27 ft [2.21 m] 8.43 ft [2.57 m] 8.43 ft [2.57 m] 8.83 ft [2.69 m]
Bit box to azimuth 8.83 ft [2.69 m] 9.37 ft [2.85 m] 10.53 ft [3.21 m] 10.53 ft [3.21 m] 10.93 ft [3.33 m]
Inclination accuracy 0.4 (0.05 resolution) 0.4 (0.05 resolution) 0.4 (0.05 resolution) 0.4 (0.05 resolution) 0.4 (0.05 resolution)
Azimuth accuracy 0.8 (0.10 resolution) 0.8 (0.10 resolution) 0.8 (0.10 resolution) 0.8 (0.10 resolution) 0.8 (0.10 resolution)
Gamma ray accuracy, 5% (30-s averaging window) 5% (30-s averaging window) 5% (30-s averaging window) 5% (30-s averaging window) 5% (30-s averaging window)
azimuthal 4-quadrant
Shock detector threshold, 50 g
n
5 g
n
( 500 g
n
max. peak) 50 g
n
5 g
n
( 500 g
n
max. peak) 50 g
n
5 g
n
( 500 g
n
max. peak) 50 g
n
5 g
n
( 500 g
n
max. peak) 50 g
n
5 g
n
( 500 g
n
max. peak)
radial
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PowerDrive X5
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Copyright 2007 Schlumberger. All rights reserved. 07-DR-283
I Reliable operations at temperatures up to 300 degF [150 degC]
I Optional near-bit azimuthal gamma ray measurements and imaging
I Automatic inclination hold in tangent and horizontal sections
I Fully rotating system
I Good cuttings flow characteristics
I Improved downlink while drilling
I Electronics based on industry-leading PowerPulse* MWD telemetry system technology
I Reaming, back-reaming, and drilling out of shoe using standard drilling practice
I Directional measurements near bit, including azimuth at bit
I Simple, rugged steering section designed for performance and reliability
DESIGNED FOR PRODUCTIVE DRILLING