Operation and Maintenance Manual HH300 39

UM190154/E - Rev. 0 - 04/2014

D-3.4 PROCEDURE FOR RELEASING

OF TORQUE, IF DRILL STRING GETS
TORQUE UP AND STOP
WARNING
A
Do not use Power Tongs or Torque Wrench (where
The purpose of the following procedure is to guide all installed) to release the residual torque.
the operators working safely.
It is strongly recommended to follow the below pro-
cedure.

HAZARD S6 B
We remind to all operators, that not following the
suggested procedure could damaging the top- H1
drive motors and also compromising the crew
safety.
S5

WARNING C
Every time that the string get stucked in the well, it Fig. D-56
is strongly recommended to all drillers to keep full
control on top drive. To get this, put Top Drive on
lower speed, first ratio, by means of selector S5.

D-3.4.1 TOP DRIVE STALLED AT MAXIMUM

TORQUE
D
If the string gets stuck and the torque is reaching the
maximum torque applicable on the pipe, try to work
the torque out from the string as follow:
C8
1. Put rotation joystick C8 on neutral position.

2. Release the torque using joystick C8 down

slowly. For assure that the torque is released
Fig. D-57
E
completely, see residual pressure on gauge A,
drilling page.

A
WARNING
Keep Top-Drive speed in first gear, by means of
selector S5 and never switch gears.
F

WARNING
The switch brakes by means of selector S6, can Fig. D-58
not be used as a torque release, so it can not be
switched on/off for releasing residual torque.
When H1 lamp is lighted, it indicates that brake G
is active.