Well-Guide RSS™ is a fully closed-loop, automated Rotary Steerable System available in three sizes; 4¾”, 7″ and 10″. Well-Guide RSS™ uses a unique ‘point-the-bit’ steering system to produce a smooth borehole free of tortuosity and to maximize drilling efficiency while providing a fully closed-loop control system.
Well-Guide RSS™ takes a survey every 1.5 minutes, using its own directional sensor package, and automatically calculates the correct toolface to achieve its programmed course. This toolface is achieved by hydraulically deflecting the central rotating shaft relative to the the non-rotating section to point the bit in the direction of the turn. The non-rotating section is prevented from rotating by ARD springs incorporating tungsten carbide inserts.
For reliability and long life the tool is oil filled. Torque and drilling loads are transmitted through the central rotating shaft. The tool is initially programmed with a target course (inclination and azimuth) on surface and can be reprogrammed downhole by using a code of fast or slow drillstring rotations.
Operating Principles
- A rotating shaft is positioned within a non-rotating housing by means of bearings and actuators.
- With information from directional sensors, an on-board computer calculates a toolface and the transmission shaft is automatically deflected in the required direction by means of the system’s actuators.
- The curvature developed by Well-Guide defines the borehole curvature.
- Automatic closed-loop control in both inclination and azimuth provides an accurate borehole profile with minimal surface intervention.
Control Features
- Continuous steering while rotating: – Accurate borehole of low tortuosity – Less torque drag
- Drilling course can be changed at any time: – Accurate well placement
- Turn rate can be adjusted at any time: – Accurate well placement
Directional sensor close to bit: – Accurate control
- Can be steered to a gravity force: – Steers in areas of magnetic interference
Mechanical Features
- Bearings and mechanisms do not see drilling forces: – Reliable and long life
- Bearings and mechanisms operate in lubricating oil: – Reliable and long life
Drilling Features
- Steers a conventional rotary drilling assembly: – Maximizes reach – Maximizes hole cleaning – Reduces possibility of stuck pipe
- Can simultaneously underream/hole open: – Cost saving
- Can be used below a motor: – Faster drilling
- Any MWD/LWD can be used: – Operator has free choice
- Operates in any formation: – Completely versatility
- Operates in any fluid medium – mud/foam/air: – Complete versatility
For more specifications:
http://www.gyrodata.com/services/drilling-services/
Well-Guide RSS™ takes a survey every 1.5 minutes, using its own directional sensor package, and automatically calculates the correct toolface to achieve its programmed course. This toolface is achieved by hydraulically deflecting the central rotating shaft relative to the the non-rotating section to point the bit in the direction of the turn. The non-rotating section is prevented from rotating by ARD springs incorporating tungsten carbide inserts.
For reliability and long life the tool is oil filled. Torque and drilling loads are transmitted through the central rotating shaft. The tool is initially programmed with a target course (inclination and azimuth) on surface and can be reprogrammed downhole by using a code of fast or slow drillstring rotations.
Operating Principles
- A rotating shaft is positioned within a non-rotating housing by means of bearings and actuators.
- With information from directional sensors, an on-board computer calculates a toolface and the transmission shaft is automatically deflected in the required direction by means of the system’s actuators.
- The curvature developed by Well-Guide defines the borehole curvature.
- Automatic closed-loop control in both inclination and azimuth provides an accurate borehole profile with minimal surface intervention.
Control Features
- Continuous steering while rotating: – Accurate borehole of low tortuosity – Less torque drag
- Drilling course can be changed at any time: – Accurate well placement
- Turn rate can be adjusted at any time: – Accurate well placement
Directional sensor close to bit: – Accurate control
- Can be steered to a gravity force: – Steers in areas of magnetic interference
Mechanical Features
- Bearings and mechanisms do not see drilling forces: – Reliable and long life
- Bearings and mechanisms operate in lubricating oil: – Reliable and long life
Drilling Features
- Steers a conventional rotary drilling assembly: – Maximizes reach – Maximizes hole cleaning – Reduces possibility of stuck pipe
- Can simultaneously underream/hole open: – Cost saving
- Can be used below a motor: – Faster drilling
- Any MWD/LWD can be used: – Operator has free choice
- Operates in any formation: – Completely versatility
- Operates in any fluid medium – mud/foam/air: – Complete versatility
For more specifications:
http://www.gyrodata.com/services/drilling-services/
