MWD/LWD

HEL* MWD System

The Hostile Environment Logging (HEL*) MWD system is specifically designed for
today’s high-temperature/high-pressure hostile drilling environments. Designed to
operate at temperatures up to 356°F (180°C) and to withstand downhole pressures
of 30,000 psi (207 MPa), the HEL MWD system meets or exceeds all existing PMT
MWD system specifications.

APPLICATIONS AND ADVANTAGES:

30,000-psi (207-MPa) pressure rating—the industry’s highest. ESM 19.2 ft
Reliable operation at temperatures of up to 356°F (180°C), with survival to 392°F (200°C).
High flow rates for all size tools: 4 3⁄ 4 in. (400 gal/min), 6 3⁄ 4 in. and 8 in. (1000 gal/min).
System handles Lost Circulation Material (LCM) up to 80 lb/bbl. DBM
Pressure Modulated Telemetry (PMT*) system uses mudflow and battery power to generate a
positive mud pulse.
Environmental Severity Measurement (ESM*) sensor monitors tool shock and drilling vibration. 25.2 ft
(7.7 m)
Dual Battery Module (DBM*) assembly provides long-duration, redundant power for extended
downhole operation. HAGR 12.5 ft
High-Temperature Azimuthal Gamma Ray (HAGR*) tool for accurate API gamma ray
measurements.
Bore/Annular Pressure (BAP*) sensor uses quartz transducers to provide highly accurate
bore and annular pressure measurements. BAP 10.8 ft
Integrated Directional Sonde (IDS*) provides directional and toolface measurements.

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The HEL* MWD system is qualified using the
most stringent testing regime in the industry.
Tests include flow-loop erosion, lost circulation,
high-pressure tests at elevated temperatures,
and aggressive vibration qualification including IDS 5.7 ft
innovative random-on-random standards during
multiple temperature cycles.

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HEL* MWD System

HEL MWD System Mechanical Specifications HEL MWD System Sensor Specifications
Nominal Sensor OD 3
4 ⁄4 in. 3
6 ⁄4 in. 8 in. Nominal Sensor OD 4 3⁄4 in. 6 3⁄4 in. 8 in.
Maximum OD 1
5 ⁄4 in. 3
7 ⁄8 in. 5
8 ⁄8 in. BAP* Sensor Specifications
Length (HEL system) 25.2 ft 25.3 ft 25.2 ft Transducer type Quartz crystal Quartz crystal Quartz crystal
Weight 1400 lb 2850 lb 4100 lb Resolution 1 psi 1 psi 1 psi
Top connection 3 1⁄2 IF box 4 1⁄2 IF box 6 5⁄8 Reg box Accuracy ± 7.5 psi ± 7.5 psi ± 7.5 psi
Bottom connection 3 1⁄2 IF pin 4 1⁄2 IF pin 6 5⁄8 Reg pin Repeatability ± 3 psi ± 3 psi ± 3 psi
Make-up 9900– 28,000– 52,000– Measurement range 0–30,000 psi 0–30,000 psi 0–30,000 psi
torque 10,900 ft-lbf 32,000 ft-lbf 56,000 ft-lbf Measure point from
10.6 ft 10.6 ft 10.6 ft
Maximum torque 16,700 ft-lbf 48,200 ft-lbf 77,250 ft-lbf bottom of sensor
Maximum tension 750,000 lb 1,800,000 lb 2,850,000 lb HAGR* Sensor Specifications
Bending strength ratio 2:10 2:53 2:70 Measurement range 0–250 API 0–250 API 0–250 API
Maximum dogleg Accuracy ± 2 API ± 2 API ± 2 API
severity, rotating 20°/100 ft 11°/100 ft 10°/100 ft Vertical resolution 18 in. 18 in. 18 in.
Maximum dogleg ± 5 API ± 5 API ± 5 API
severity, sliding 36°/100 ft 19°/100 ft 16°/100 ft Statistical repeatability
@ 100 ft/hr @ 100 ft/hr @ 100 ft/hr
Equivalent bending 4.75 in. 6.75 in. 8.0 in. Measure point from
stiffness (OD x ID) x 3.22 in. x 4.24 in. x 4.28 in. 12.5 ft 12.3 ft 12.4 ft
bottom of sensor
Maximum operating IDS* Sensor Specifications
temperature 356°F (180°C) 356°F (180°C) 356°F (180°C)
Sensor face update period 3 sec 3 sec 3 sec
Maximum survival
temperature 392°F (200°C) 392°F (200°C) 392°F (200°C) Sensor face accuracy ± 1.5° ± 1.5° ± 1.5°

Maximum operating 30,000 psi 30,000 psi 30,000 psi Inclination accuracy ± 0.1° ± 0.1° ± 0.1°
pressure (207 MPa) (207 MPa) (207 MPa) Azimuth accuracy ± 0.5° ± 0.5° ± 0.5°
Maximum flow rate 400 gal/min 1000 gal/min 1000 gal/min Survey update 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec
2
Pressure drop Mud weight (lbm/gal) x (gal/min) Measure point from
X 5.7 ft 5.3 ft 5.6 ft
bottom of sensor
Maximum sand content 3% 3% 3% ESM* Sensor Type - All Sizes
Sensor type Single-axis accelerometer
Measurement Lateral shock and vibration

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