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GyroPulse U
sing GyroPulse* gyro while drilling proved during more than 2 million circulating hours.
saves rig time by providing simultaneous The gyro is mounted below the PowerPulse system
real-time gyro orienting and magnetic in a proprietary, shockproof collar to be as close
APPLICATIONS MWD on a single trip into the hole. to the bit as possible.
Surface-hole drilling from Battery life is not a concern because the turbine
multiwell platforms or pads in the PowerPulse* MWD telemetry system powers VERSATILE AND COMBINABLE
the gyro in all phases of the operation except gyro The GyroPulse service can provide real-time inertial
Oriented kickoffs
compassing. Use of the PowerPulse system allows (gyro) and gravity toolface while sliding and provide
drilling to continue to section total depth without simultaneous gyro and magnetic surveys when
FEATURES
interruption. The rig time this saves can reduce the pipe is stationary. In addition, it is combinable
Simultaneous real-time gyro
drilling costs significantly, particularly in deep water. with LWD formation evaluation services, such
and magnetic MWD surveys
as arcVISION* Array Resistivity Compensated
Reliable PowerPulse
FREQUENT, ACCURATE SURVEYS tools and other VISION* formation evaluation
telemetry, proven in more
Because it is possible to take surveys more and imaging while drilling services.
than 2 million circulating
often, well trajectories determined from GyroPulse
hours of operation
surveys are generally more accurate than those MWD SURVEYING ENHANCEMENT
Real-time inertial and gravity derived from multiple gyro single-shot runs or The GyroPulse service is an enhancement to
toolface while sliding gyro steering tools run on wirelinethe traditional conventional MWD surveying, allowing accurate
Ability to combine with LWD methods for making directional surveys when well trajectory determination with no additional
formation evaluation services there is magnetic interference from nearby rig time in situations in which there is magnetic
Gyro battery that is used wells. Such interference often is a problem interference from nearby wells. This reduces
only for gyro compassing when drilling surface holes from multiwell the risk of both stuck pipe and well collision
PowerPulse turbine powers platforms or performing oriented kickoffs. in surface holes. The fact that the service
gyro at other times can be combined with simultaneous formation
PROVEN RELIABILITY evaluation measurements while drilling yields
Reliability of the PowerPulse MWD telemetry further savings in rig time and provides additional
system used in the GyroPulse service has been data for optimum well placement.
A single source for MWD and gyro services
GyroPulse Directional SpecificationsGyro Sensor Uphole connection,
Directional measure point from GyroPulse reference point 1.80 ft [0.55 m] 75/8-in regular box
Toolface
Uphole saver sub
Update period 5s
Accuracy (1 s) 1 (3 resolution) Uphole connection,
Survey time to display 90 s at 6 bps 75/8-in H-90 box
Inclination accuracy (1 s) 0.1
Azimuth accuracy (1 s) below 20 inclination 1
For inclination of less than 20, the accuracy of the gyro is equal to or higher than that of conventional MWD measurements.
9.5-in OD
ADVANTAGES
Significant rig-time savings, particularly in deep water
Frequent and accurate directional surveys in environments where there is magnetic interference
Lower risk of stuck drillpipe because pipe is stationary for less time
Smaller survey ellipsoid of uncertainty, facilitating closer well spacing in surface holes
Single source for MWD and gyro services
Safer operationno wireline rig-up and rig-down required
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