Morinoak International Limited

Drilling Structures and Construction Services

MorinoakStructures
Drilling Internationaland
Limited
Construction Services

MIL, as part of the Varco Drilling Equipment Group, is The GSF Glomar Explorer was one of the first of the
an established provider of drilling structures, offshore latest generation of deepwater drillships and came
and onshore construction services, engineering and complete with an MIL 2,000,000 lb. Dynamic Derrick
project management to the International drilling con- outfitted with Varco Top Drive, Crown Mounted Com-
tractor and operator. MIL’s wealth of experience and pensator, and Pipe Racking Systems.
expertise is reflected in the wide range of structures
and services it provides. These strengths, combined
with a commitment to the continuous enhancement of
HS & E issues in the day to day running of the com-
pany, demonstrates a depth of commitment and pro-
vides a positive contribution to our industry and our
customers. Some of the services MIL supply include:
Engineering & Project
Management
The MIL Engineering Department provides the highest
standard of engineering available to the drilling con-
tractor. This is enhanced by the dynamic and flexible
nature of the group, which when combined with its
depth and breadth of experience, provides a unique
capability in terms of efficient response time to meet
and exceed our customers’ needs.
The combination of the Engineering and Project Man-
agement groups within MIL presents a powerful team.
This team, which has been built up over the years and
complemented with hand picked individuals, has the
background and qualifications to provide the best
solution to a wide range of drilling related applications.
Whether it is a new DES, Land Rig, SCR Conversion, or
retrofit of an Automatic Racking System, you will find The Maersk XL Rigs, the first of which has been deliv-
MIL to be a welcome member on your team, comple- ered in 2002, represent the latest class of jackup rig
menting your own ideals and performance. and are outfitted with the complete range of VDE Drill-
ing, Handling and Control Equipment and are comple-
Many new-build projects demand that an all-encom-
mented with MIL Derricks.
passing integrated solution be provided for the drilling
facilities, whatever the application. MIL complements BP’s flagship Thunder Horse new-build semi-submers-
the VDE group equipment with the supply of the sup- ible is one of the latest projects to demand the best
port engineering, structure and project management performance that the industry can supply from the
to ensure that your targets are achieved. Varco team. The Dual Drilling Derrick, which is cur-
rently being manufactured by MIL, is part of the com-
Offshore Structures prehensive drilling equipment package provided by the
MIL has designed and manufactured every type of off- Varco Drilling Equipment Group.
shore drilling structure for the Industry. One example
MIL also continues to provide Derricks for the more
is the first SPAR drilling platform installed in the Gulf of
conventional offshore platform projects around the
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Mexico. Chevron Genesis was completed with an MIL
world.
designed and manufactured Folding Mast sitting
proudly on the top.
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Drilling Structures and Construction Services
Drilling Structures and Construction Services
Land Rigs
As Varco continues to develop and introduce new gen-
erations of performance enhancing drilling equipment
to the drilling industry, MIL’s challenge is to provide rig
designs having the greatest mobility and ease of
assembly, helping to ensure that collectively Varco
Drilling Equipment is providing you with the best pos-
sible tools to maximize your performance.
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Most often the best designs are born out of listening
and responding to customers’ ideas. The task for MIL
is to take these ideas to the drawing board and convert
them into “real performance” drilling rigs. The MIL’s
scope encompasses the entire range, from workover /
lightweight drilling rigs to 3000 HP rigs and beyond,
and each of these can be customized to meet your own
particular specifications.
Once a customer has established the rig that they
need, they then have the opportunity to complement it
with the full range of drilling equipment and support
services available from the Varco Drilling Equipment
and Services Groups.
Rig Refurbishment & Upgrades
A core aspect of the MIL services is providing custom-
ers with the range of services involved in the refurbish-
ment and upgrade of almost every part of their rigs.
The range of projects ongoing at any one time remains
diverse and typically includes the upgrade of existing
platform facilities to enable the introduction of new
technology to maximize recoverable reserves. What-
ever the upgrade need: the introduction of Pipe Rack-
ing and Top Drive Systems into existing derricks, the
SCR conversion of land rigs, third mud pump
upgrades, or simply the supply of a rig building crew to
install or remove a derrick, today MIL has the unique
team that can keep you on time and on budget.
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The Automated Drawworks System

VarcoAutomated
The Systems Drawworks System

2,500,000

2,000,000

1,500,000

1,000,000

The ADS family of hoisting systems represents the

next step in Varco's strategy to continuously advance
the efficiency, productivity and safety of the drilling 500,000

process. Varco applied the same advanced technology ADS-10S ADS-10D ADS-30T ADS-30Q
they used to design their AC top drives and automated
pipe handling system to the hoisting process. The ADS Performance Model
result is a feature-rich hoisting system that dramati-
cally reduces time-to-depth and provides drillers with
enhanced hoisting control capabilities.

The Varco ADS:

■ AC-powered motors that provide significantly
more performance and have made possible a ma-
chine that requires approximately half the space
and weight with lower maintenance than tradition-
al drawworks.
■ A sophisticated braking system that offers precise
proportional control, to improve drilling and trip-
ping efficiency while increasing safety.
■ Automation of repetitive hoisting and drilling oper-
ations through user-friendly, touchscreen Elec-
tronic Driller interface or V-ICIS eD.
■ Unique AC-power control characteristics, such as
regenerative braking and load holding without us-
ing the friction brakes.
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ADS Modularity
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Automated Drawworks Systems

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Other configurations available, left or right-hand arrangements, spooling from back or front of drum.
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Automated Drawworks Systems

ADS System Overview

System Features
■ Choice of one, two, three or four AC motors with re- Rig Equipment Sensors
generative braking (see specifications chart).
■ High capacity water-and aircooled disc braking system
offers precision control of the dynamic and static brak-
ing capabilities.
■ Robust single-speed gear drive reduces space and
maintenance requirements.
■ Powered by drilling-industry proven variable frequen-
cy drives.
■ Single unitized frame with simplified drum with a
significantly reduce moment of inertia.
■ Choice of Manual, Electronic Driller, V-ICIS eD™ or
V-ICIS control systems
Performance Benefits
■ Dramatically improves trip cycle time with 16% faster
hoisting times and 30% faster lowering times com-
pared to traditional DC-powered drawworks. This is
achieved through much lower rotating inertia and the
higher performance of AC motors. Also has a faster maximum speed for a given hook load because the ADS
maximizes available AC horsepower.
■ Increased safety due to consistent automated machine control during night operations, during periods of poor
visibility or on compact rig floors.
■ Reduces maintenance because of AC technology
benefits, single-speed transmission and external brake
systems.

Comparison of ADS Model Performance and Specifications

ADS-10S ADS-10D ADS-30T ADS-30Q
HP 1500 3000 4500 6000
Drum Size (in.) 30x55 36x71 44x84 50x98
8 10 12 12
Lines 10 12 14 14
12 14 16 16 37
530,000 1,075,000 1,600,000 2,020,000
Hook Load (lbs.) @ max. torque 643,000 1,255,000 1,820,000 2,300,000
750,000 1,425,000 2.025,000 2,550,000
Skid Dimensions (ft.) 10x16 10x26 12x26 12x30
Weight (lbs.) 55,000 95,000 160,000 178,000
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Electronic Driller
Electronic Driller

Maximizing the replaced by a plate disc brake assembly. Unlike elec-

drilling perfor-
mance of today's
complex drilling
programs requires
greater control of
the drawworks.
Varco's Electronic
Driller provides that
control by helping
drillers carefully
monitor multiple
parameters and make instant control adjustments.
Field data on the Electronic Driller indicates a signifi-
cant reduction in average rotating hours when com-
pared to offset wells drilled with pneumatic auto
drillers or by hand.
Electronic Driller is the only auto drilling system that
maintains a constant drilling state through continuous
pay out of the drill line. This constancy ensures opti-
mum bit contact with the formation, thereby reducing
bit bounce and increasing productivity. Equally impres-
sive is the greater repeatability of drilling performance
in wells drilled with the Electronic Driller.
Varco's drilling system also provides safer rig opera-
tions during tripping. Connection times improve
because the Electronic Driller can reposition the eleva-
tor for the floormen and derrickman, which reduces
driller stress by helping him with critical control func-
tions.
Disc Brakes
To achieve the full benefits of the Electronic Drillers'
control capabilities, the Drawworks auxiliary brake is
tromagnetic or traditional band brakes, Electronic
Driller is able to use the plate disc brake to maintain a
constant drilling state under varying load conditions.
For rigs with existing disc brakes, the Electronic Driller
can easily be integrated for proper control. For rigs
without disc brakes, the Varco system offers a disc
brake module, suitable for rig upgrades or new draw-
works installations. And since our disc brake remains
virtually silent during operation (in contrast to band
brakes), the rig crew enjoys a safer working environ-
ment. Actual brake specification and configuration will
depend on a rig survey.
Electronic Driller Features
■ Maintains steady drilling condition through im-
proved control of the Drawworks' disc brake
■ Maintains a constant control parameter, i.e. WOB,
delta-P (used with downhole motor) or surface
torque
■ Ability to monitor and switch between control pa-
rameters (WOB, delta-P, torque and ROP)
■ Secondary parameters can be used to respond to
abnormal drilling conditions
■ Varco's control logic allows for smooth, continuous
pay out of drill line
■ Safer rig operations through block control and the
elimination of band brake’s quealing
■ Crown and floor savers prevent traveling assembly
collisions
■ Traveling block speed limits protect against swab
and surge effects
■ Weight deviation (pipe drag) monitoring detects
overpull and slack-off weight situations during
POOH and RIH
■ Fully integrates with Rigsense and V-ICIS systems

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Pipe Handling Systems Comparison
are found on the following two pages.

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Pipe Handling Systems Comparison

Pipe Handling Systems Comparison

Pipe Handling Systems Comparison

Application Functions
Stand Pick-up/ Riser Racking
Tripping
Building Lay-down Tailing Config.
Dynamic DC & DP Triples
PRS-3i Yes Yes Yes X-Y
Offshore
Dynamic DC, DP Triples &
PRS-4i Yes Yes Yes Parallel
Offshore Casing Doubles
Pipe Dynamic DP Quads & DC,
Racking PRS-5 No No Yes Parallel
Systems Offshore Casing Triples
Dynamic DP Quads & DC,
PRS-6is Yes Yes Yes Parallel
Offshore Casing Triples
Dynamic DC & DP Triples
PRS-8/8i Optional Yes Yes X-Y
Offshore
Dynamic DC & DP Triples
PHM-3i No No Yes X-Y
Offshore
Dynamic
Offshore
AR3200 Automated make-up and break-out of DP & DC, remote or local operations.

Dynamic
Offshore Automated make-up and break-out of DP, DC, Stabilizers and Drill Bits, remote or local
AR4500
operations.

Rig Floor Dynamic

Equipment Offshore Automated make-up and break-out of DP, Drill Bits and Casing, remote or local oper-
AR5000
ations.

Land or small
fixed offshore
ST-80 Automated make-up and break-out of DP, DC, local operations

Land or small
TW-103 Mechanized make-up and break-out of DP, DC and BHAs offline or local operations.
fixed offshore
Positive, safe and efficient PLC-controlled transfer of tubulars from a horizontal con-
Dynamic
PLS-3 veyor to vertical rig floor handling system. Slewing arm function for mousehole stand
Offshore
building operations.
Positive, safe and efficient PLC-controlled transfer of tubulars from a horizontal con-
Dynamic
PLS-5 veyor to vertical rig floor handling system. Translating arm function for mousehole
Offshore
stand building operations.
Dynamic
PDM-1 Remotely controlled, pipe deck management machine. Loads catwalk or conveyor.
Offshore
Fixed offshore
PDM-2 Remotely controlled, pipe deck management machine. Loads catwalk or conveyor.
rigs
Pipe
Transfer Dynamic Safely transports tubulars of various lengths and sizes at up to a maximum 18 degree
Systems Conveyors
Offshore angle.
40 Dynamic Powered carts provide a positive, safe and efficient handling of heavy riser from load-
RHS-1
Offshore ing area to well center.
Powered cart on cart design providing a safe positive, an efficient handling of heavy
Dynamic
RHS-2 riser from its loading area to well center. Self raising leading edge clears large well
Offshore
center mounted Riser Spiders.
Dynamic
PKM-700T Remotely controlled, pipe deck management machine. Loads catwalk or conveyor.
Offshore
Dynamic
PKM-875T Remotely controlled, pipe deck management machine. Loads catwalk or conveyor.
Offshore
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Pipe Handling Systems Comparison

Pipe Handling Systems Comparison — Continued
Tubular Handling
Drill Pipe & Hoisting/Lifting Weight (Excl.
Casing
Drill Collars Capacity Fingerboards)
3 1/2” to 9 3/4” 22,000 lbs. 68,000 lbs.
PRS-3i No
(89 to 247 mm) (9,980 kg) (30, 850 kg)
3 1/2” to 9 3/4” 5” to 20” 22,000 lbs. 117,000 lbs.
PRS-4i
(89 to 247 mm) (130 to 510 mm) (9,980 kg) (53,500 kg)
3 1/2” to 9 3/4” 5” to 20” 30,000 lbs. 169,000 lbs.
Pipe PRS-5
(89 to 247 mm) (130 to 510 mm) (13,600 kg) (76,700 kg)
Racking
Systems 3 1/2” to 9 3/4” 5” to 20” 22,000 lbs. 157,000 lbs.
PRS-6is
(89 to 247 mm) (130 to 510 mm) (9,980 kg) (71,391 kg)
3 1/2” to 9 3/4” 22,000 lbs. 42,000 lbs.
PRS-8/8i No
(89 to 247 mm) (9,980 kg) (19,050 kg)
3 1/2” to 9 3/4” 25,000 lbs. 80,000 lbs.
PHM-3i No
(89 to 247 mm) (11,340 kg) (36,300 kg)
3 1/2” to 9 3/4”
(89 to 247 mm) 12,100 lbs.
AR3200 No N/A
Clearance for 18” (5,490 kg)
stabilizers
3 1/2” to 9 3/4”
(89 to 247 mm) 16,000 lbs.
AR4500 No N/A
Clearance for 18” (7,260 kg)
stabilizers
Rig Floor 3 1/2” to 9 3/4”
Equipment (89 to 247 mm) 2-3/8” to 20” 16,000 lbs.
AR5000 N/A
Clearance for 18” (60 to 510 mm) (7,260 kg)
stabilizers
DP 2 7/8” to 6 5/8”
(73 to 163 mm) 5,250 lbs.
ST-80 No N/A
DC 4 1/4” to 8 1/2” (2,400 kg)
(108 to 216 mm)
3 1/2” to 9 3/4” 3,400 lbs.
TW-103 No N/A
(89 to 247 mm) (1,540 kg)
3 1/2” to 9 3/4” 5” to 20” 7,000 lbs. 36,000 lbs.
PLS-3 (89 to 247 mm) (130 to 510 mm) (3,175 kg) (16,330 kg)

3 1/2” to 9 3/4”
5” to 20” 10,000 lbs. 111,000 lbs.
PLS-5 (89 to 247 mm) (130 to 510 mm) (4,540 kg) (50,350 kg)

3 1/2” to 9 3/4” 5” to 20” 7,000 lbs. 25,000 lbs.

PDM-1
(89 to 247 mm) (130 to 510 mm) (3,175 kg) (11,340 kg)
3 1/2” to 9 3/4” 5” to 20” 7,000 lbs. 32,000 lbs
PDM-2
Pipe (89 to 247 mm) (130 to 510 mm) (3,175 kg) (14,520 kg)
Transfer 3 1/2” to 9 3/4” 5” to 20” 7,000 lbs. 500 lbs./ft
Systems Conveyors
(89 to 247 mm) (130 to 510 mm) (3,175 kg) (745 kg/m)
Custom cart “buckets” to handle riser up to 46” 50,000 lbs. 13,000 lbs 41
RHS-1
O.D. (22,680 kg) (5,900 kg)
Custom cart “buckets” to handle riser up to 60” 100,000 lbs. 40,000 lbs
RHS-2 O.D. (45,260 kg) (18,150 kg)

2 7/8” to 9 3/4” 5” to 20” 5,000 lbs. 28,050 lbs

PKM-700T
(73 to 247 mm) (130 to 510 mm) (2,272 kg) (12,750 kg)
2 7/8” to 9 3/4” 5” to 20” 7,700 lbs. 36,300 lbs
PKM-875T
(73 to 247 mm) (130 to 510 mm) (3,500 kg) (16,500 kg)
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Pipe Racking System

Pipe Racking System

PRS-3i
Finger Board
(X-Y Racking)

Upper Drive

Grip Jaw Upper Arm

(Hoist)

Structural
Column

Claw Assembly
(Guide) Tailing Arm

Floor Track
Lower Drive

Overall Height — 88 ft.

X-Y Racking Configuration

A traditional X-Y fully latched
Fingerboard layout is used with
the PRS-3i. This compact design
maximizes available Drill Pipe
The PRS-3i has been developed for medium to large storage area while being suit-
dynamic offshore drilling rigs. It offers a wide range of able for retrofit into many of
benefits to rig operations, including offline drill pipe today’s MODU derricks.
stand building while drilling ahead and pick-up lay-
down of singles. Engineered for durability, reliability
and ease of operation, the PRS-3i utilizes modular PRS Specifications
design standards to ensure uniformity and optimum Weights (typical)
operational flexibility. Operating from a single beam System 68,000 lb. (30,850 kg)
seam welded column, its upper arm has a rated hoist- Fingerboard 14,000 lb. (6,350 kg)
ing capacity of 22,000 lbs., which, in conjunction with Overall Dimensions
its lower tailing/guide arm, offers a capability of offline Height (typical) 88 feet (26.8 m)
drill pipe stand building and casing tailing off a feed Operating Envelope 92”minimum diameter (2,350 mm)
conveyor system. Riser single’s tailing is accomplished Travel
using the upper arm assembly and a TDS. Fingerboard Reach 15 feet (4.6 m)
layouts are based on an X-Y pattern, thereby maximiz-
Hoist Stroke 52 feet (15.8 m)
ing drill pipe storage capacity while still compact
Rotation 180º 43
enough to be retrofitted into many of today’s MODU
Tubular Capacities
derricks. A state of the art system delivers consistent
Pipe Size 3 1/2” to 9 3/4” (90 to 245 mm)
reliability with high performance, ensuring its opera-
tors are able to maintain safe high speed operations Hoist Safe Working Load 22,000 lb. (9,980 kg)
across its range.
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PRS-4i are able to maintain high speed operations safely

across its range of capability.

Upper Track

Upper Drive

Upper Arm
Grip Jaw
(Hoist) Finger Board
Parallel Racking

Structural
Column

Claw Assembly
(Guide) Tailing Arm

Floor Track
Lower Drive

Overall Height — 107 ft.

Parallel Racking Configuration

A parallel fully latched fixed/
adjustable Fingerboard layout is
The PRS-4i builds on the capabilities of the PRS-3i by used with the PRS-4i, providing
offering casing stand building and racking, and has large amounts of storage for
been developed primarily for large dynamic offshore Drill Pipe and Casing.
drilling rigs. It offers a wide range of benefits to rig
operations, including offline drill pipe/casing stand
building while drilling ahead, and pick-up lay-down of
singles. Engineered for durability, reliability and ease Specifications
of operation, the PRS-4i utilizes modular PRS design Weights (typical)
standards to ensure uniformity and optimum opera- System 117,000 lb. (53,100 kg)
tional flexibility. Operating from a 107’ single beam Fingerboard 22,000 lb. (9,980 kg)
seam welded column, its upper arm has a rated hoist- Overall Dimensions
ing capacity of 22,000 lbs., which, in conjunction with Height (typical) 107 feet (32.6 m)
its lower tailing/guide arm, offers a capability of offline
Operating Envelope 96” minimum diameter (2,440 mm)
drill pipe stand building and casing tailing off a feed
Travel
conveyor system. Riser single’s tailing is accomplished
Reach 15 feet (4.6 m)
using the upper arm assembly and a TDS. Fingerboard
44 Hoist Stroke 64 feet (16.2 m)
layouts are based on a parallel-racking pattern, which
Rotation 270º
offers large amounts of drill pipe and casing storage
Tubular Capacities
capacity; adjustable fingers spacing further enhances
the flexibility of this system for deep water drilling pro- Pipe Size 3 1/2” to 20” (90 to 510 mm)
grams. A state of the art system delivers consistent Hoist Safe Working Load 22,000 lb. (9,980 kg)
reliability with high performance ensuring operators
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Pipe Racking System

PRS-5

Upper Track Upper Drive

Upper Arm

Grip Jaw
(Hoist)
Finger Board
Parallel Racking

Structural
Column

Grip Jaw
(Hoist) BellyBoard

Claw Assembly Tailing Arm

(Guide)

Floor Track
Lower Drive

Overall Height — 144 ft.

Parallel Racking Configuration

A parallel fully latched fixed/
adjustable Fingerboard layout is
used with the PRS-5, providing
large amounts of storage for
Drill Pipe and Casing.

Specifications
Weights (typical)
System 169,000 lb. (76,660 kg)
Fingerboard 22,000 lb. (9,980 kg)
Overall Dimensions
Height (typical) 144 feet (43.9 m)
Operating Envelope 96” minimum diameter (2,440 mm)
Travel
The PRS-5 is a vertical pipe handling system, specifi-
Reach 15 feet (4.6 m)
cally designed and built to utilize the Parallel Racking
Hoist Stroke - upper arm 15 feet (4.6 m)
of the PRS-4i with the addition of fourble handling
Hoist Stroke - lower arm 23 feet (7.0 m)
capability on large Drillship and Semi-Submersible
Rotation 270º
applications. This semi-automatic, remote controlled 45
tripping machine is designed for handling fourbles of Tubular Capacities
drill pipe or drill collar and triples of casing. The PRS- Pipe Size 3 1/
2” to 20” (90 to 510 mm)
5 is capable of racking stands built off-line by a pow- Hoist Safe Working Load 30,000 lb. (13,600 kg)
ered mousehole and PLS system. Increased load capa-
bility, within the standard application of existing
designs, is obtained by utilizing two load-sharing hoist
arms used on previous dynamic models of PRS.
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Pipe Racking System

PRS-6is and powered Foxhole system. This is the ultimate Pipe

Racking System for large offshore applications.

Upper Track Upper Drive

Upper Arm

Grip Jaw
(Hoist)
Finger Board
Parallel Racking

Structural
Column

BellyBoard

Claw Assembly Tailing Arm

(Guide)

Floor Track
Lower Drive

Overall Height — 145 ft.

Parallel Racking Configuration

A parallel fully latched fixed/
adjustable Fingerboard layout is
used with the PRS-6is, providing
large amounts of storage for
Drill Pipe and Casing.

Specifications
Weights (typical)
System 157,400 lb. (71,395 kg)
Fingerboard 22,000 lb. (9,980 kg)
Overall Dimensions
Height (typical) 145 feet (44.2 m)
Operating Envelope 96” dia. min. (2,440 mm)
Travel
The PRS-6is is the latest addition to the PRS family of Reach 15 feet (4.6 m)
46 semi-automatic, remote controlled rackers, designed Hoist Stroke 105 feet (32 m)
with the fourble handling features of the PRS-5 and
Rotation 270º
the lower tailing operations of the PRS-4i. The PRS-6is
Tubular Capacities
is a two arm racker designed to rack fourbles of drill
Pipe Size 3 1/2” to 20” (90 to 510 mm)
pipe and triples of casing. This racker is capable of
pick-up and laydown operations for off-line stand Hoist Safe Working Load 22,000 lb. (9.956 kg)
building while eliminating the need for a separate PLS
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Pipe Racking System

PRS-8/8i X-Y Racking Configuration

Upper Track

Upper Arm Upper

(6’ 3” Travel) Drive

Structural
Column Upper Arm
(52’
Travel)
Grip Jaw
Hoist

Lower
Arm
Floor
Lower
Track
Drive

PRS-8
PRS-8i
Overall Height – 88 ft
A traditional X-Y fully latched
Fingerboard layout is used with
the PRS-8/8i. This compact
design maximizes available Drill
Pipe storage area while being
suitable for retrofit into many of
today’s MODU derricks.
Specifications
Weights (typical)
The newest and most compact model of Varco’s family System 42,000 lb. (19,047 kg)
of Pipe Racking Systems, the PRS-8/8i has been Fingerboard 14,000 lb. (6,350 kg)
designed for medium to large offshore and land rigs. Overall Dimensions
Engineered for durability, reliability and ease of oper- Height (typical) 88 ft (26.8 m)
ation, the PRS-8/8i utilizes the modular PRS design 70 in. minimum diameter
Operating Envelope
standards to ensure uniformity and optimum opera- (1,778 mm)
tional flexibility. A state of the art control system deliv- Travel
ers consistent reliability with high performance, Reach 12 ft (3.7 m) 47
enabling operators to maintain safe, highspeed oper- Hoist Stroke - PSR-8 6 ft, 3 in. (1.9 m)
ations across its range. The PRS-8 offers automated Hoist Stroke - PSR-8i 52 ft (15.9 m)
Rotation 225º
tripping capabilities while the PRS-8i offers both auto-
Tubular Capacities
mated tripping and a hoist stroke for offline stand
Pipe Size 3 1/2in. to 9 3/4in. (90 to 245 mm)
building.
Hoist Safe Working Load 22,000 lb. (9.980 kg)
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Pipe Handling Machine

Pipe Handling Machine

PHM-3i
Remote
Air Operated
Diving Board
Full Latch
Fingerboard

PHM Column
Grip Jaw Roller Upper Arm

Controller Jaw

Lower Arm

Integrated Roughneck
makes connections up to
20’ off of the drill floor

Floor Tracks
Overall Height – 88 ft

Specifications
Torque Wrench:
Gateless, Hydraulic Cylinder
Max. Torque (make-up) 100,000 lb. ft (135,600 Nm)
Max. Torque (break-out) 120,000 lb. ft (162,720 Nm)
3 1/2” to 9 3/4”
Tubular Size Range
(73 to 248 mm) O.D.
Spinning Wrench:
4 Roller, 4 Motor, Gearless, Direct Drive
Stall Torque (5" O.D. Pipe) 2,000 lb. ft. (2,712 Nm)
O.D. 2 7/8” to 9 3/4”
Tubular Size Range
(73 to 248 mm)
Pipe Handling Assembly:
Hydraulic/Electric
The Varco PHM is an integrated system that automat- Lifting Capacity 25,000 lbs. (11,339 kg)
ically trips stands of drill pipe and drill collars, breaks Stand Length Range 90 to 110 ft. (27.4 to 33.5 m)
them out or makes them up (using Varco’s Iron Rough- Reach 12 ft. (3.66 m)
necks™ automatic torque and spinning wrench) and Rotation ±90°
racks them, ready for the next trip. The entire system
is under the complete control of an operator, in an
48 environmentally-controlled cabin, who monitors the
operation through a closed circuit camera located
directly above the fingerboard. The operator, driller
and single floor hand are all the personnel required to
run a drilling system inside the derrick. And because of
the PHM’s modular design, it can be factory assembled
and tested, reducing the time and cost of installation.
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Automated Iron Roughnecks™

Automated Iron Roughnecks™

AR3200, AR4500 and AR5000

Over twenty years ago, Varco engineers began
addressing the safety and efficiency issues created by
the movement of tubulars from the pipe deck to well
center. The Varco Iron Roughneck was to become the
first in a long series of proven pipe-handling products.
Each has been designed to provide “hands-off” tubular
handling at well center by automating the making and
breaking of connections.
The Varco Automated Iron Roughneck AR3200 includes
the latest advancements in automated pipe handling.
At the touch of a button, the unit automatically moves
along its tracks to the tool joint, spins in and makes-up,
or breaks-out and spins out the connection, and then
moves back to its home position.
The Varco AR4500 incorporates the technological inno-
vations of its predecessors while adding additional fea-
tures required on large offshore rigs. Incorporation of a AR4500
variable elevation spinning wrench and an integrated
Mud Bucket allows handling of many types of tubulars
such as fluted drill collars, stabilizers, crossover subs,
downhole motor sleeves, MWD tools and tri-cone and
diamond-type drill bits.
The AR5000, using the features of the AR4500, incor-
porates a modular design that allows the Spintorq mod-
ule to be removed from the carriage and replaced with
other modules such as one for a 10 3/4” or 20” casing
module.
Casing Spintorq

AR5000
Carriage

Features AR3200 AR4500 AR5000 ST80

Retrofit Jack-ups, Automated offshore Automated offshore
Land rigs, for
Application: Semisubmersibles rigs with automated rigs with automated
frequent rig moves
and other offshore pipehandling systems pipehandling systems
Automated make-up and
Automated make-up
Automated make-up and Automated make-up and break-out of DP, DC,
and break-out of DP, DC,
Function: break-out of DP and DC, break-out of DP, DC, Stabilizers and Drill Bits,
Casing Stabilizers and
remote or local operations Stabilizers and Drill Bits local Operation (remote
Drill Bits
Operation optional)
3 1/2 in. to 9 3/4 in.
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3 1/2 in. to 9 3/4 in. 3 1/2 in. to 9 3/4 in. (89 to 247 mm), 4 1/4 in. to 8 1/2 in.
Tubular (89 to 247 mm), (89 to 247 mm), Casing 2 3/8 in. to (108 to 216 mm), drill pipe
Handling: Clearance for 18 in. Clearance for 18 in. 20 in. (60 to 508 mm), range from 3 1/2 in. to
Stabilizers Stabilizers Clearance for 18 in. 5 1/2 in.
Stabilizers
12,110 lbs. 16,000 lbs. 16,000 lbs. 5,250 lbs.
Weight:
(5,675 kg) (7,260 kg) (7,260 kg) (2,400 kg)
 Varco Systems

Pipe Handling Accessories

Pipe Handling Accessories

Spintorq ST80 Auxiliary Foxhole® Systems

The ST80 Spintorq is the lat- Varco offers two Auxiliary
est and most compact mem- Foxhole® Systems that provide
ber of Varco’s family of the Pipehandling System with the
Roughneck products, 44% ability to make-up or break-out
lighter and smaller than the stands off-line while drilling
others Iron Roughnecks. The ahead.
tool is pedestal mounted, for Foxhole® Hoist Assembly (FHA) –
applications where fast rig-up The FHA is composed of a square
and rig-down are required. Foxhole® tube (28 feet only) with
The compact ST80 frame is a traveling bottom, or plug,
mounted in a small hanger for attached to a hoist assembly. The
application on rigs with limited floor space that are too Cylinder Hoist Assembly moves
small for floor track-mounted Roughnecks. This the plug inside the Foxhole® tube
hydraulically powered tool is capable of handling all and is capable of hoisting 22,000
tool joint connections on land rigs, most platform and lb. through 28 feet of stroke.
jack-up rigs.
The lifting capacity of the Hoist
Telescopic Arm Assembly comes from an 8-inch-
Varco’s Telescopic Arm bore cylinder mounted to a guide
makes it easy to guide drill framework. At the base of the
pipe, casing and collars on frame on the cylinder system is a
the drill floor. The Arm can crown-like arrangement with four
extend up to 36 feet and sheaves that provide a 4:1 advantage for the hoist.
swivel 300º around its The entire lifting cable is concealed under the drill
base. Quickly interchangeable gripping heads can han- floor.
dle 3” to 5 1/2” drill pipe, 6” to 9 5/8” collars, all sizes of
Foxhole® Slip Assembly (FSA) – The FSA provides an
casing and marine risers. And the Varco Telescopic alternative to the FHA with a simple set of remotely
Arm can lift up to 1,500 lb. at full extension, push a operated Foxhole® slips to aid stand building when
load of up to 6,000 lb. and swivel with a maximum used with a PRS-3i, PRS-4i, PRS-6is, or PRS-8i. The
torque of 20,000 lb. ft. All actions are remotely con- system mounts flush with the rig floor and can support
trolled safely from the rig floor. There is a model and a range from 2 7/8” up to 20” with a maximum load of
size to fit most any rig.
22,000 lbs.

FHA Specifications
Lift Capacity 22,000 lbs. (10,000 kg)
Plug Vertical Travel up to 28 ft. (8.5 m)
Pipe Size O.D. 2 7/8” to 9 3/4” (73 to 248 mm)
Load Hoist Speed 1.5 ft/sec (0.5 m/sec)
Req. Hydraulic Pressure 2,500 PSI (172 Bar)
50 Req. Flow Rate 59 GPM (222 L/min)
Foxhole® Slip Assembly Hoist Assembly Weight 8,000 lbs. (3,627 kg)
Foxhole Assembly Weight 5,500 lbs. (2,494 kg) typical
 Varco Systems

Pick-up/Lay-down System
Pick-up/Lay-down System

PLS-3/5 Controls for these systems are provided in a mount-

able console that can be located in the Assistant
Driller’s cabin.

Adjustable
Two-Position Hoist
Telescoping Carriage
Lift Arm

Spinning
Jaw
Feed
Conveyor
Gripping
Jaw
Guide
Rail

Specifications
PLS-3
Tubular Capacities:
The Varco PLS-3 and PLS-5 Pick-up/Lay-down Systems Range II OD 2 7/8” to 9 3/4” (73 to 248 mm)
provide the ability to remotely hoist tubulars from the 10 3/4” to 20” (273 to 508 mm)
Range III OD
V-door position to vertical, dramatically increasing drill
Loading Capacities:
floor safety and efficiency. The PLS-3 serves well cen-
Range II 7,000 lb. (3,175 kg)
ter and a mousehole located between the center of
Range III 7,000 lb. (3,175 kg)
the set back and well. The PLS-5 serves mouseholes in
line with well center and the V-door. Together with a Mounting drill floor or built into derrick
vertical pipe racking system, manual handling of tubu- Vertical Travel 40 ft. (12.19 m)
lars on the drill floor is virtually eliminated. Slew Rotation ±30° (non-slew optional)
Elevation Rotation ±90°
The PLS-3 system consists of a guide rail assembly, lift
System Weight 36,000 lb. (16,329 kg)
arm with slew capability, carriage, winch, interchange-
PLS-5
able jaws for drill pipe/drill collar and casing and con-
trol console. The PLS-5 system consists of a guide-rail Tubular Capacities:
assembly, lift arm with telescoping positioning capabil- Range II/III OD 2 7/8” to 9 3/4” (73 to 248 mm)
ity, carriage, winch, interchangeable jaws for drill Range III OD 10-3/4" to 20" (273 to 508 mm)
pipe/drill collar or casing and a control console. Either Loading Capacities:
system can hoist both Range II and Range III tubulars Range II 10,000 lb. (4,536 kg) 51
weighing up to 7,000 lb. with up to 20 in. OD. When Range III 10,000 lb. (4,536 kg)
combined with a vertical pipe racking machine and Mounting Drill floor or built into derrick
powered auxiliary mousehole system, they can be Vertical Travel 82 ft. (25 m)
used to make up stands clear of well center operations
Elevation Rotation 90°
without the use of the traveling assembly.
System Weight 111,000 lb. (50,346 kg)
 Varco Systems

Pipe Conveyor Systems

Pipe Conveyor Systems

PTC
designed to transfer tubulars at various angles. The
strength and durability of these systems have been
proven in a variety of demanding drilling applications.
Variable Length
These systems are designed to transfer tubulars at
various lengths and angles. They consist of a series of
hydraulically powered feed rollers, added to a basic
Varco Conveyor, to adjust for the varying length. They
are designed to be skidded to accommodate a range of
well slot positions
Pipe Bridge Conveyor
Pipe Bridge Conveyors are designed as a bridge sys-
tem for jack-up applications allowing the drilling mod-
ule to be completely removed from a jack-up and
placed on a platform. The system is powered by
hydraulic feed rollers.

Conveyor, Multiple Tubular Loading

Specifications
Tubular Capacities:
Range II/III OD 2 7/8” to 9 3/4” (73 to 248 mm)
Range III OD 10 3/4” to 20” (273 to 508 mm)
Varco Pipe Conveyor systems are a reliable and safe Loading Capacities:
way to continuously feed tubulars, or smaller items, on 7,000 lb. (3,175 kg) or 15,000 lb.
Range II
52 and off the rig floor. The lightweight, modular technol- (6,804 kg)
ogy of Varco Systems make them flexible enough for Range III
7,000 lb. (3,175 kg) or 15,000 lb.
practically any application. Systems are available in (6,804 kg)
three basic modular designs to satisfy a variety of Mounting: Drill floor and pipe deck
requirements. Travel: Unlimited
Length: Custom to application
Fixed Length
System Weight: 36,000 lb. (16,329 kg) Typical
Fixed length conveyor systems borrow their technol-
ogy from quarry mining conveyor belts and are
 Varco Systems

Pipe Deck Machine

Pipe Deck Machine

PDM “Pipemite” vide close-up visibility of the jaw, ensuring accurate

The Pipe Deck Machine (PDM) handles tubulars on the positioning on the pipedeck. And the PDM’s modular
pipe deck without physical intervention by the rig design facilitates factory testing to decrease installa-
crew. Moving horizontally along a deck-mounted track, tion time and rig costs.
the PDM covers the entire pipe deck area to transfer Specifications
tubulars to and from the horizontal storage racks and Physical
conveyor. The system is designed for installation on Weight 25,000 lbs. (11,603 kg)
existing rigs with minimal modifications to pipe deck Length 216 in. (5,486 mm)
and substructure. Width 52 in. (1,321 mm)
Height (retracted) 150 in. (3,810 mm)
Travel
Vertical Stroke (lift head) 11 ft. (3.4 M) (15 ft. Optional)
Horizontal (machine) As required
Capacity
Diameter (O.D.) 2 7/8” to 20” (73 to 508 mm)
Joint SWL 7,000 lbs. (3,573 kg)

The PDM can hoist drill collars up to 9 3/4” and casing

up to 20” diameter with a hoisting range of approxi-
mately 11 feet. This allows singles to be handled over
the samson posts and onto a conveyor. Tubulars are
retained by a lifting head with adjustable plates to fit 53
the diameter of the tubular. The design of these plates
creates an underside support for the tubulars. The
PDM boom tilts to limit bending of the tubulars and
interference with the samson post or conveyors. An
optional CCTV can also be housed in the boom to pro-
 Varco Systems

Marine Riser Handling System

Marine Riser Handling System

RHS RHS-2
Varco offers two Riser Handling Systems (RHS) for The RHS-2 consists of a compound “trolley on trolley”
handling marine riser to and from the well center. system that is chain-driven by hydraulic motors. The
Applications for RHS range from conventional marine lower trolley runs from the catwalk to just short of well
riser systems on floating rigs to special riser systems center and then pivots up so the front end cantilevers
used on tension leg platforms. The system also can be over well center via a stabilized hydraulic lift system.
used as a fixed installation for handling casing and This allows the upper trolley to guide the riser to well
conductor pipe. When the RHS is integrated with other center clearing large riser spiders. The upper trolley
Varco mechanized equipment such as a top drive, support bucket pivots while guiding the riser. The
block retract system and Pipe Racking System, they lower cart has a multi-axle front roller assembly with a
comprise a complete “hands off” riser handling system long wheel base to allow travel over limited floor gaps
that improves safety of riser running operations, created by gantry crane tracks/path requirements.
enhances performance and reduces operating costs.
RHS-1
This system consists of two hydraulically powered trol-
leys that run on a cogged rail. The trolleys are linked
hydraulically only when sharing a riser load; otherwise
they are powered independently. A support saddle for
the rear trolley pivots, allowing the trolley to guide and
support the rear riser almost to well center as the front
end is being hoisted by a TDS into the derrick. Each
trolley is equipped with changeable buckets to adapt
to various configurations of riser.

Specifications
Riser Sizes (max)
100 ft. joints
RHS-1 46” OD
50,000 lbs. (22,680 kg)
100 ft. joints
RHS-2 60” OD
100,000 lbs. (45,360 kg)
Speed
RHS-1 2.5 ft/sec.
Lower Trolley – 1.4 ft/sec
RHS-2
Upper Trolley – 2.5 ft/sec
Weight
RHS-1 13,000 lbs. (5,897 kg)
RHS-2 40,000 lbs. (18,144 kg)
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 Varco Systems

Casing Running Tool

Casing Running Tool

CRT-14 Spider). Compact, it uses Varco’s field proven technol-

ogy while increasing the work efficiency on the rig.
The CRT 14 is installed onto the shaft of the Top Drive
for rotation, torque and suspended from links for load
transfer. By being able to instantaneously start rotation
and circulation through the casing string, the CRT 14
reduces the probability of stuck casing. The tool also
has the ability to push casing into the well with 40,000
lbs force allowing for stripping-in during underbal-
anced drilling operations.
The design eliminates the power casing tong operation
near well center in addition to a person at the stabbing
board, maintains proper alignment during stabbing
and make-up of casing, adds the ability for soft stab-
bing and thread compensation while minimizing casing
thread damage.
Purposely designed, the fill-up tool allows for fast
change-out of seal and guide elements when running
mixed strings. The seals on the fill-up tool prevent
spillage of expensive drilling fluids reducing the chance
of environmental incidents.
Features include; use of standard SL, FMS slips and
bottom guides, standard 132/144/180 inch links, air-
cushioned weight compensator, torque/turn controls
and logging for premium casing connections are
included.
Specifications

Weight and Size

Weight 12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg)
Case Size Range O.D. 4 1/2” (114 mm) to 14” (356 mm)
Fill-up Tool 9 5/8” (244 mm) to 14” (356 mm)
Make-up Torque 45,000 lb. ft. (61,012 Nm)
Hoist Capacity 500 Tons API 8C
Push Down Force 40,000 lbs (18,144 kg)
Mud Circulation Pressure 5,000 psi

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Designed for running casing, the type CRT 14 Casing

Running Tool combines years of operational experi-
ence between the TDS and FMS (Flush Mounted
 Varco Systems

Top Drives Comparison

Top Drives Comparison

TDS-6S

IDS-4A

TDS-4S

Top Drives Comparison

Features TDS-4H, TDS-4S TDS-6S IDS-4A
Jack-ups, Platforms,
Application: All offshore Rigs, Barges and Large Land Rigs Large Offshore Rigs
Barges and Land Rigs
GE GEB-IDS AC Motor,
Motor: GE 752 Series or Shunt Hi-Torque DC Motor, 1130 HP
1150 HP
API Hoisting
650 or 750 ton 750 ton 500 ton
Capacity:
Swing / Retract /
Non-Swing Non-Retract
Dolly Sizing: 30 x 72 91 x 108 101”x 108”Retract or Guide track setback
(setback x spacing)1 32 x 72 Non-Retract 41”
39 x 66
48 x 62
Pipe Handler: PH-85 (85,000 lbs. ft. torque) PH-75d (75,000 lbs. ft. torque)
3 1/ ” to 6 5/ ”
2 8 3 1/2”to 6 5/8” (4” to 8 1/2” OD
Drill Pipe Sizes: 3 1/2” to 6 5/8” (4 5/8” to 8 1/4” OD Tool Joint)
(4 5/8” to 8 1/4” OD Tool Joint) Tool Joint)
TDS-4H: 26.2 ft. TDS-4S: 20.8 ft.
Stack Up Height: 23.0 ft. (7.0 m) 22.8 ft. (6.9 m)
(7.9 m)2 (6.3 m)
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Torque (lbs. ft.) Hi Lo Hi Lo
Continuous 32,500 50,900 29,640 46,380 60,000 45,800
Intermittent 43,400 67,800 39,500 61,800 84,200 84,200
Maximum RPM 190 120 205 130 195 173

NOTES:
1. Custom configurations available.
2. Includes separate typical swivel.
 Varco Systems

Top Drives Comparison

TDS-11SA
TDS-8SA

TDS-10SA

Top Drives Comparison — Continued

Features TDS-8SA TDS-10SA TDS-11SA TDS-1000
All offshore Rigs, Large Medium and Small Land Rigs, Platform Rigs, All Offshore Rigs,
Application:
Land Rigs Jack-Ups, Portable Applications Large Land Rigs
GE Continuous
GE GEB-20A1 AC Motor, Reliance Electric Reliance Electric Dual
Motor: Duty 1130 HPAC.
1150 HP AC Motor, 350 HP AC Motor, 2 x 400 HP
1150 HPAC, 1500 HPAC
API Hoisting
750 ton 250 ton 500 ton 1000 ton
Capacity:
Swing / Retract / Swing / Retract /
Non-Swing Non-Retract 21.5” Non-Swing Non-Retract
Dolly Sizing: 30” or 33 3/4” Guide Track
(setback x spacing) Guide Track
39 x 66 Setback Setback
91 x 108 48 x 62 101 x 108
48 x 62
PH-100 (100,000 lbs. ft. PH-55 (55,000 lbs. ft. PH-100 (100,000 lbs. ft.
Pipe Handler: PH-75(75,000 lbs. ft. torque)
torque) torque) torque)
3 1/2” to 6 5/8” 2-7/8” to 5” 3-1/2”to 6-5/8”
3 1/2” to 6 5/8” (4” to 8 1/2” OD
Drill Pipe Sizes: (4 ” to 8 5/8” OD Tool (4” to 6 5/8” OD Tool (4”to 8-5/8” OD Tool
Tool Joint)
Joint) Joint) Joint)
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Stack Up Height: 20.8 ft. (6.3 m) 15.3 ft. (4.7 m) 18 ft. (5.4 m) 22 ft. (6.7 m)
System Output:
Torque(lbs. ft.) Standard High Speed Standard
Continuous 63,000 20,000 7,400 37,500 72,150
Intermittent 94,000 36,500 13,390 55,000 100,000
Maximum RPM 270 182 240 228 270
 Varco Systems

750 Ton DC Top Drive

750 Ton DC Top Drive

TDS-4S
The Varco TDS-4S is the
number one selling top
drive in the world. It is
designed to accommo-
date the demanding
requirements of deep
sea drilling. The TDS-4S
design improves perfor-
mance and reliability
while reducing mainte-
nance. The 4S is avail-
able with either a 650 or
750 ton hoisting capacity
with 46,380 lbs. ft.
(Shunt) of continuous Stack up height 4S-20.8 ft., 4H-26.2 ft.
torque. And it comes Specifications
with either an 1130 hp Transmission
series or 1100 hp shunt High Gear Ratio 5.04:1 Double Reduction
type DC drilling motor Low Gear Ratio 8.09:1 Double Reduction
and two-speed transmis- Lube Force-fed, filtered, air-cooled
sion for optimum power Drilling Parameters
output in a given appli- Drilling Speed Range
cation. Low Gear 0 to 130 RPM
High Gear 0 to 205 RPM
The TDS-4S system Drilling Torque - Shunt Wound Motor
components include a Low Gear 46,380 lbs. ft. (62,886 Nm) Continuous
compact integrated Intermittent Torque 61,800 lbs. ft.
swivel, remote actuated upper IBOP, remote, local or High Gear 29,640 lbs. ft. (40,188 Nm) Continuous
closed loop cooling system and 3.00” water course Drilling Torque - Series Wound Motor
(optional 3.82”). Like all Varco Top Drive systems, the Low Gear 50,900 lbs. ft. (69,014 Nm) Continuous
4S is fully compatible with existing derricks and masts, Intermittent Torque 67,800 lbs. ft.
standard traveling equipment and electrical power sys- High Gear
32,500 lbs. ft. (44,066 Nm) Continuous
tems. Drilling
Rating Capacities
Hoisting 650 and 750 ton, API-8C,PSL-1
Water Course 3.00" @ 5,000 psi CWP
(Lbs.-Ft. Continuous)
Drill Pipe Torque

3.82" @ 7,500 psi CWP (Optional)

Drilling Motor:
Type GE 752 Shunt/Series Hi-Torque DC
Horsepower Rating 1,100 HP/1,130 HP
Pipe Handler (Type PH-85)
Torque Capacity 85,000 lbs. ft. (115,250 Nm) @ 2,000 psi
58 3 1/2” to 6 5/8
Drill Pipe Range
(4 5/8” to 8 1/4” OD Tool Joint)
Upper IBOP 7 5/8” API Reg. RH Box
Drill Pipe RPM
Lower IBOP 7 5/ ” API Reg. RH Pin/Box
8
TDS-4S Output Curve IBOPs' rating pressure 15,000 psi CWP
350 or 500, 750 ton API, 108”
Elevator Links
(2.7 m) long
Rotating Head Infinitely Positionable
 Varco Systems

750 Ton DC Top Drive

TDS-6S
The Varco TDS-6S is
based on the design of
the earlier top drive, the
TDS-3S. Its dual motor
configuration is designed
to accommodate the
demanding require-
ments of deep sea drill-
ing. The TDS-6S design
improves performance
and reliability while
reducing maintenance.
The 6S boasts a 750 ton
hoisting capacity with
60,000 lbs. ft. of contin-
uous and 84,200 lbs. ft.
of intermittent torque.
And it comes with two
1100 hp shunt type DC
drilling motor and single- Stack up height 23.0 ft.
speed transmission.
The TDS-6S system components include a compact Specifications
integrated swivel, remote actuated upper IBOP, Transmission:
remote, closed loop cooling system and 3.82” water Gear Ratio 5:33:1 Single Reduction
course. Like all Varco Top Drive systems, the 6S is fully Lube Force-fed, filtered, air-cooled
compatible with existing derricks and masts, standard Drilling Parameters:
traveling equipment and electrical power systems. Drilling Speed Range 195 RPM Continuous
60,000 lbs. ft. (81,353 Nm)
Drilling Torque
Continuous
(Lbs.-Ft. Continuous)
Drill Pipe Torque

Intermittent Torque 84,200 lbs. ft.

Horsepower 2200 HP Maximum Continuous
Rating Capacities:
Hoisting 750 ton, API-8C, PSL-1, SR-1
Water Course 3.82” @ 7,500 psi CWP
Drilling Motors - 2:
Type GE 752 Shunt Hi-Torque DC
Horsepower Rating 1,100 HP each
Pipe Handler (Type PH-85):
Drill Pipe RPM
85,000 lbs. ft. (115,250 Nm) @
Torque Capacity
2,000 psi
TDS-6S Output Curve
Drill Pipe Range
3 1/2” to 6 5/8”
(4 5/8” to 8 1/4” OD Tool Joint)
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Upper IBOP 7 5/8” API Reg. RH Box
Lower IBOP 7 5/8” API Reg. RH Pin/Box
IBOPsí rating pressure 15,000 psi CWP
350, 500 or 750 ton API, 108”
Elevator Links
(2.7 m) long
Rotating Head Infinitely Positionable
 Varco Systems

750 Ton AC Top Drive

750 Ton AC Top Drive

TDS-8SA
The TDS-8SA Top Drive
is the AC motor version
of the world’s number
one top drive — the
TDS-4S — developed for
use in deep drilling appli-
cations. It generates
1150 HP with a hoisting
capacity of up to 750
tons and a continuous
drilling torque rating of
63,000 lbs. ft. The 8SA
has a maximum speed of
270 RPM and intermit-
tent torque of 94,000 lbs.
ft. Because of the broad
speed and torque range
of AC motor technology,
this impressive perfor-
mance is obtained using
a single-speed gear box. Stack up height 20.8 ft.
The TDS-8SA Top Drive
is driven by a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) control Specifications
system for a greater range of torque and speed perfor- Transmission:
mance. System components include an integrated Gear Ratio 8.5:1 Double Reduction
swivel, link tilt system, remote and manual blowout Lube Force-fed, filtered, air-cooled
preventer valves, pipe handler for breaking out con- Drilling Parameters:
nections, and a guide dolly for reacting drilling torque. Drilling Speed Range 0-270 RPM Continuous
Drilling Torque 63,000 lbs. ft. (85,500 Nm) Continuous
Drilling Horsepower 1,150 HP Maximum Continuous
Static Lock Brake 94,000 lbs. ft.(127,446 Nm)
Intermittent Torque 94,000 lbs. ft.
(Lbs.-Ft. Continuous)

Rating Capacities:
Drill Pipe Torque

Hoisting 750 ton, API-8C, PSL-1

Water Course 3.82" @ 7,500 psi CWP
Drilling Motor:
General Electric GEB-20A1, 6-Pole, AC
Type induction, forced air cooled, designed for AC
drive applications
Horsepower Rating 1,150 HP
Pipe Handler (Type PH-100):
Drill Pipe RPM
60 Torque Capacity 100,000 lbs. ft.(135,600 Nm)
3 1/2” to 6 5/8”,
TDS-8SA Output Curve Drill Pipe Range
(4 5/8” to 8 1/4” OD Tool Joint)
Upper IBOP 7 5/8” API Reg. RH Box (Remote Operated)
Lower IBOP 7 5/8” API Reg. RH Pin/Box (Manual)
IBOPs’ rating pressure 15,000 psi CWP
Elevator Links 350, 500 or 750 ton API
Rotating Head Infinitely Positionable
 Varco Systems

250 Ton AC Top Drive

250 Ton AC Top Drive

TDS-10SA
The TDS-10SA Top Drive is a
single motor top drive devel-
oped for use in a variety of land
and workover rig applications.
It generates 350 HP with a
hoisting capacity of 250 tons
and a continuous drilling torque
rating of 20,000 lbs. ft. The TDS-10SA Top View
10SA has a maximum speed of
182 RPM and make-up/break-
out torque of 36,500 lbs. ft.
Because of the broad speed
and torque range of AC motor
technology, this impressive per-
formance is obtained using a
single-speed gear box.
The TDS-10SA Top Drive sys-
tem is driven by a Variable Fre-
quency Drive (VFD) control
system for a greater range of
torque and speed performance.
System components include an
Stack up height 15.3 ft.
integrated swivel, bi-directional Specifications
link tilt system, remote and Transmission:
manual blowout preventer valves, back-up clamp for 13.1:1 Double Reduction Helical 4.8:1
breaking out connections, guide tube for reacting drill- Gear Ratio Double Reduction Helical for 500 RPM
Continuous (optional)
ing torque and an electric service loop. A compact
Lube Force-fed, filtered, air-cooled
integral power unit mounted on the top drive elimi-
Drilling Parameters:
nates the need for hydraulic service loops. And the
Drilling Speed Range 0 to 182 RPM Continuous
short overall height and rapid-installation guide beam Drilling Torque 20,000 lbs. ft. (27,115 Nm) Continuous
design of the 10SA ensure easy installation in existing Drilling Horsepower 350 HP Maximum Continuous
masts or derricks. Static Lock Brake 35,000 lbs. ft.(47,455 Nm)
The TDS-10SA is available for purchase, lease or Intermittent Torque 49,487 Nm
rental. Rating Capacities:
Hoisting 250 ton, API-8C, PSL-1
Water Course 3" @ 5,000 psi CWP
(Lbs.-Ft. Continuous)

Drilling Motor:
Drill Pipe Torque

Reliance Electric, AC induction, forced air

Type
cooled, designed for AC drive applications
Horsepower Rating 350 HP
Pipe Handler (Type PH-50):
Torque Capacity 50,000 lbs. ft. (67,800 Nm) @ 2,000 psi
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Drill Pipe Range 2 7/8” to 5” (4” to 6 5/8” OD tool joint)
Upper IBOP 6 5/8” API Reg. RH Box
Lower IBOP 6 5/8” API Reg. RH Pin/Box (optional)
Drill Pipe RPM IBOPs' rating pressure 15,000 psi CWP
Elevator Links 150 or 250 ton API
TDS-10SA Output Curve
Rotating Head Infinitely Positionable
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500 Ton AC Top Drive

500 Ton AC Top Drive

TDS-11SA
The TDS-11SA Top Drive is an AC-
motor-powered top drive devel-
oped for use as a portable or per-
manent unit on a wide variety of
land and offshore applications. Its
compact size also allows for instal-
lation on small workover and por- TDS-11SA Top View
table rigs. The 11SA generates
800 HP with a hoisting capacity of
500 tons and a continuous drilling
torque rating of 37,500 lbs. ft. The
11SA has a maximum speed of
228 RPM and make-up/ break-out
torque of 55,000 lbs. ft. Speed can
be maintained from 114 RPM to
228 RPM without downgrading the
800 HP rating of the motors.
The TDS-11SA Top Drive system is
driven by a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) control Stack up height 18 ft.
system for a greater range of torque and speed perfor-
Specifications
Transmission:
mance. System components include an integrated
10.5:1 Double Reduction Helical 4.3:1 Dou-
swivel, bi-directional link tilt system, remote and man- Gear Ratio ble Reduction Helical for 500 RPM high
ual blowout preventer valves, back-up clamp for speed drilling (optional)
breaking out connections, a guide beam for reacting Lube Force-fed, filtered, air-cooled
drilling torque, and an electric service loop. A compact Drilling Parameters:
Drilling Speed
integral power unit mounted on the top drive elimi- 0 to 228 RPM Continuous
Range
nates the need for hydraulic service loops. And the Drilling Torque 37,500 lbs. ft. (50,842 Nm) Continuous
short overall height and rapid-installation guide beam Drilling
800 HP Maximum Continuous
design of the 11SA ensure easy installation in existing Horsepower
masts or derricks. The TDS-11SA interface points have Static Lock Brake 35,000 lbs. ft. (47,455 Nm)
recently been redesigned with the goal to make the Intermittent
55,000 lbs. ft. (74,569 Nm)
Torque
installation the fastest in the industry.
Rating Capacities:
Hoisting 500 ton, API-8C, PSL-1
Water Course 3” @ 5,000 psi CWP
(Lbs.-Ft. Continuous)

Drilling Motors - 2:
Drill Pipe Torque

Reliance Electric, AC induction, forced air

Type
cooled, designed for AC drive applications
Horsepower Rating 400 HP Each
Pipe Handler (Type PH-75):
Torque Capacity 75,000 lbs. ft. (101,700 Nm) @ 2,000 psi
62 Drill Pipe Range 3 1/2” to 6 5/8” (4” to 8 1/2” OD tool joint)
Upper IBOP 6 5/8” API Reg. RH Box
Drill Pipe RPM Lower IBOP 6 5/8” API Reg. RH Pin/Box
IBOPs’ rating
TDS-11SA Output Curve pressure
15,000 psi CWP
IBOP Trim H2S Trim (optional)
Elevator Links 350 or 500 ton API, 108” (2.7 m) long
Rotating Head Infinitely Positionable
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1000 Ton AC Top Drive

1000 Ton AC Top Drive

TDS-1000
The TDS-1000 Top Drive is
Varco’s newest Top Drive
model and will become the
flagship of our fleet.
Developed for use in deep
drilling applications, it
generates 1500 HP with a
hoisting capacity of 1000
ton. Continuous drilling
torque output is 72,150 ft-
lbs, with a maximum
speed of 270 RPM. The
TDS-1000 provides inter-
mittent torque output of Stack up height 22 ft.
108,000 ft-lbs to make
and break even the high- Specifications
est torque connections. Transmission:
Because of the broad speed and torque range pro- Gear Ratio 8.5:1 Double Reduction
vided by the AC motor, this impressive performance is Lube Force-fed, filtered, air-cooled
obtained using a single-speed gear box. Drilling Parameters:
The TDS-1000 Top Drive is driven by a Variable Drilling Speed Range 0-270 RPM
Frequency Drive (VFD) control system for a greater Drilling Torque 72,150 lbs. ft. (97,820 Nm) Continuous
range of torque and speed performance. System com- Drilling Horsepower 1,500 HP Continuous
ponents include an integrated swivel, link tilt system, Static Lock Brake 94,000 lbs. ft. (127,446 Nm)
remote and manual blowout preventer valves, a back- Intermittent Torque 100,000 lbs. ft.
up type Pipehandler for making and breaking connec- Rating Capacities:
tions (including upper and lower IBOP connections) Hoisting 1000 ton, API-8C, PSL-1
and a guide dolly for reacting drilling torque. Water Course 3.82” @ 7,500 psi CWP
Drilling Motors:
(Lbs.-Ft. Continuous)

General Electric GEB-13, 6-pole, AC in-

Drill Pipe Torque

Type duction, forced air cooled, designed for

AC drive applications
Horsepower Rating 1,130 DC, 1150 AC, 1500 AC
Pipe Handler (Type PH-100):
Torque Capacity 100,000 ft-lbs. (135,600, Nm)
3 1/2” to 6 5/8”,
Drill Pipe Range
(4 5/8” to 8 1/4” OD Tool Joint)
7 5/8” API Reg. RH Box (Remote
Upper IBOP
Operated)
Drill Pipe RPM 7 5/8” API Reg. RH Pin/Box
Lower IBOP
(Manual) 63
TDS-1000 Output Curve IBOPs' rating pressure 15,000 psi CWP
Elevator Links 350, 500, 750, or 1000 ton API
Rotating Head Infinitely Positionable
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Auxiliary Equipment
Auxiliary Equipment

Hydraulic Power Supplies RBS Raised Back-Up System

Varco hydraulic power supplies provide a reliable When connections have to
means of powering the automated systems on a rig. be made “off bottom” or
The units are skid mounted and enclosed for easy han- when the drill string has to
dling and safe operations. Large reservoirs are top- be elevated to allow for
mounted for positive fluid feed, have water-to-oil heat heave motion on floaters,
exchangers and ten-micron filters with pressure the Varco RBS tong unit is
gauges. They are available in dual, triple and quad the ideal solution. The RBS
configurations and generate up to 3,000 psi. positions the drill pipe
stand over the elevated box
of the drill string, which is held in the hydraulic jaws of
the system. The RBS is available in three configura-
tions. The system is capable of making connections up
to 18 feet above the drill floor.
1000 Ton – Powered Rotating Hook
Adapter (PRHA)
A PRHA provides 1000-ton
hoisting capacity by combin-
ing Varco’s BJ 51000 Hook
with a 10-port powered rotat-
ing adapter assembly. The
PRHA design allows for 360º
Hook rotation under a single
HP-49Q Hydraulic Power Supply riser section loading as well as
independent BX Elevators
Specifications operation and TDS counter-
Flow Rate GPM balancing to provide a
Motor x Dimensions
Product HP 1500 2000 2500 WxLxH hydraulic cushion when mak-
PSI PSI PSI ing and breaking drill string
HP-45S1 1 x 50 45 34 23 58”x62””x67” connections. The PRHA uses
HP-49S1.2 2 x 50 49 34 23 58”x62”x67” instrumented load pins to pro-
HP-45DC1 2 x 50 90 68 46 38”x96”x65” vide real-time drill string
HP-49DC1.2 2 x 50 90 68 46 38”x96”x65” weight data to monitoring
HP-45TV1 3 x 50 135 102 69 60”x144”x70” equipment. Varco also offers
HP-A45TV3 3 x 50 120 83 56 60”x144”x70”
a smaller, non-powered 750-ton version.
HP-49TV1,2 3 x 50 147 102 69 60”x144”x70”
HP-45Q1 4 x 50 180 136 92 60”x144”x74”
HP-49Q1,2 4 x 50 196 136 92 60”x144”x74”
HP-A45Q3 4 x 50 168 110 74 66”x146”x81”

NOTES:
64 1. Optional sound Reduction Kit Available; length and width
increase by approximately 2"
2. For 50Hz operation
3. Includes low noise 1,200 RPM Motors, and Pressure Fil-
ters.
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Varco Mud Pumps

Varco Mud Pumps

Varco Mud Pumps, a Complete VMPTM Series mud pumps are available from 300 to
Line of Triplex Piston Mud Pumps 2,200 maximum input HP and pressures up to 7,500
for Your Drilling System psi. As with any Varco product, VMP. Series mud
No drilling system can be called complete without mud pumps are backed by the Varco Sales, Spare Parts,
pumps. Service and Engineering support and years of experi-
Varco now offers a complete line of triplex piston mud ence with technically superior oilfield equipment.
pumps. This new series of mud pumps features fabri-
cated forged steel crankshafts, balanced to reduce
noise and vibration and significantly improve bearing
life. A triple redundant lubrication system consisting of
gravity splash, a mechanical gear driven pump and an
electric pump further improve and extend bearing life
as well as the overall life of the pump. An internal port-
ing and tubing network guarantees lubrication delivery
to all critical components including the power end
bearings and crosshead slides.
The fluid end of VMP. Series mud pumps features a
machined one-piece discharge manifold. Fluid end
modules can be furnished on most pumps to meet the
customer's specifications. Complete pump packages
can be furnished with top or rear mounted AC and DC
motors, manifolds, piping and accessories all mounted
on a heavy-duty skid.

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Varco Mud Pumps

Features Specifications
■ Fabricated forged steel crankshaft, completely Max
Liner Max Stroke
weld repairable and capable of being rebuilt reli- Stroke Max
Model (in)
Sizes Press
Input HP
Speed
ably, effectively and economically when necessary. (in) (PSI) (per
minute)
■ Double helical gear and pinion yielding twice the
VMP-446 6 3.5 – 6 3000 440 300
horsepower over a comparable herringbone gear
VMP-557M 7 4–7 5000 550 145
and pinion design.
VMP-600 8.5 4–7 5000 600 135
■ Lubrication delivery to all critical components in-
cluding the power end bearings and crosshead VMP-800M 8.5 4–7 5000 800 175
slides through an extensive network of porting and VMP-800 8.5 4–7 5000 800 150
tubing fed by both a mechanical gear driven pump VMP-1010M 10 4.5 – 7 4000 1000 180
and an electric pump in addition to gravity splash. VMP-1100 10 5–7 5000 1100 135
■ One-piece machined discharge manifold. VMP-1312M 12 4.5 – 7 5000 1300 130
66 ■ Top or rear mounted AC and DC motors. VMP-1612M 12 5–7 5000 1600 130
Complete pump packages can be furnished with fluid VMP-1712 12 5–7 7000 1700 120
end modules to meet the customer's specifications, VMP-1714 14 5–7 6600 1700 110
manifolds, piping and accessories all mounted on a VMP-2214M 14 5 – 7.5 7500 2200 120
heavy-duty skid. Let Varco Mud Pumps complement VMP-2214 14 5–9 7500 2200 110
your complete drilling system. VMP-2215 15 5–9 7500 2200 110