Powerdrive X6: Rotary Steerable System For High-Performance Drilling and Accurate Wellbore Placement

PowerDrive X6
Rotary Steerable System for high-performance

drilling and accurate wellbore placement
The PowerDrive X6 RSS maintains control under

the most difficult conditions, bringing the benefits of rotary
steerable systems to the harshest environments.
he PowerDrive* rotary steerable systems

(RSS) were developed to optimize directional
drilling. These systems represent a step
change in reliability and efficiency, facilitating
the drilling of longer runs, optimizing wellbore
placement, and reducing drilling time by drilling shoe
to total depth in one run at maximum ROP. The cost
savings that result can be direct and substantial. Full
rotation reduces drag, improves ROP, decreases the
risk of sticking, and achieves superior hole cleaning.
It also improves wellbore smoothness and decreases
tortuosity, which reduces drilling torque and eliminates
unplanned wiper trips. Penetration rates are improved
because there are no stationary components, which
eliminates the friction that reduces efficiency and
anchors the BHA in the hole. The flow of drilled cuttings
past the BHA is enhanced because annular bottlenecks
are not created in the wellbore.
Full directional control
Larger operating envelope
An MWD-type triaxial sensor package close to the bit

provides accurate azimuth and inclination directional
information, which allows fast, responsive directional
control in either automatic or manual operation mode.
The push-the-bit PowerDrive X6* RSS is the latest

in the Schlumberger family of rotary steerable
systems. With more robust and wider flow ranges, the
PowerDrive X6 tool minimizes the effects of external
drilling environment factors, improving performance
and reliability. The robust, improved control of the
PowerDrive X6 RSS is able to handle higher mud
weights, wider flow ranges and drilling dynamics,
aggressive muds, and small debris, making it suitable
for harsh environments.
Dual impeller control and a new impeller design provide
a wider operating envelope, allowing the PowerDrive X6
tool to drill at higher mud weights with improved control.
The higher operational envelope provided by the much
wider flow range brings RSS benefits to wells where it
was not previously possible.
The PowerDrive X6 RSS is designed for full directional

control while rotating the drillstring. An automatic
inclination hold and efficient downlink function minimize
the interaction with the directional driller needed to
maintain directional control while drilling ahead. Less
time needed for surface interaction means more time
spent drillingup to 15% improvement in drilling
performance has resulted from increasing productive
time on bottom every drilling day.
Near-bit measurements, available in real time, ensure
accurate, efficient drilling and wellbore placement.
Efficient downlink systems and automatic inclination
hold provide a smooth tangent section and improve
true vertical depth accuracy in the horizontal section
critical for maximizing recoverable reserves and the
wells production potential.
Once a target formation has been penetrated, the

trajectory can be locked in using the inclination hold
functionality. No further input is required from
the directional driller.
New Features
and Benefits
Upgrades to the PowerDrive X6
control unit include

new torquer design that

provides extra torque for
stick and slip and jamming
situations
new bearing design
and materials that are
more resistant to high
temperatures and aggressive
mud environments
smarter electronic boards that
enable power redundancy
(dual impeller control)
improve resistance to
stick and slip
optimize real-time
communication
increase the
operating envelope
new impeller design

that increases available
hydraulic torque, improving
toolface control
more sophisticated
inclination hold algorithms,
faster downlinks.
PowerDrive X6
REDUCED COST,
INCREASED CONFIDENCE
The improved overall reliability of the robust PowerDrive X6 RSS
increases confidence and reduces cost by

expanding the operating envelope
minimizing the effect of drilling dynamics such as stick and slip
providing better control during jamming
improving jam resistance
maintaining toolface control for more precise steering
maintaining real-time communications at all times
achieving longer runs
reducing NPT.
Steering decisions are further aided by an optional real-time azimuthal

gamma ray measurement and imaging of the wellbore to provide information
on formation dip or fault boundaries. An azimuthal gamma ray sensor
close to the bit enables drillers and geologists to identify bed boundaries
quickly, allowing faster response to formation changes. This optimizes
well placement and casing and coring point detection. It also minimizes
penetration of formations to be cored and significantly reduces the chances
of drilling through a potentially valuable core section or wasting time coring
an uninteresting formation.
Improved reliability
The more robust PowerDrive X6 system maintains control while drilling in

rough environments, including stick and slip situations and drilling dynamics.
A robust steering section and advanced coating materials that mitigate
wear ensure reliable, consistent performance in a wide range of drilling
environments. Optimized flow profiles reduce the risk of sticking, limit the
effects of mud solids, and reduce erosion of internal and external downhole
components. The systems electronics, which are chassis-mounted for
Clients have experienced

more than 25% improvement
in reliability.
reliability and durability, can operate in downhole temperatures as high as

300 degF [150 degC].
All PowerDrive X6 external parts rotate, which reduces drag, improves
ROP, decreases the risk of differential or mechanical sticking, and achieves
superior hole cleaning and conditioning. Working in combination with
the systems automatic trajectory functionality, the full rotation increases
wellbore smoothness and decreases tortuosity. This reduces drilling torque,
improves drilling efficiency, and eliminates the need for unplanned wiper
trips. The smooth wellbore also makes it easier to run casing and simplifies
activities later in the life of the well, such as coiled tubing intervention and
electrical submersible pump installation.
Proven results
Reliability has increased significantly in locations where PowerDrive X6

is being used. In field tests, the PowerDrive X6 RSS has drilled more than
1 million feet and 32,000 operating hours. Clients have experienced more
than 25% improvement in reliability running the PowerDrive X6 RSS, most
noticeably in smaller hole sizes.
More robust and wider flow ranges of the

PowerDrive X6 RSS minimize the effects of
external drilling environment factors, improving
performance and reliability.
PowerDrive X6 475
PowerDrive X6 675
PowerDrive X6 825
PowerDrive X6 900
6.40 ft [1.95 m]
7.27 ft [2.21 m]
9.37 ft [2.85 m]
0.11 (at 1 sigma level)
1.8 at 90 inclination (at 1 sigma level)
5% (30-s averaging window)
50 gn 5 gn ( 500 gn max. peak)
41 2 IF box
41 2 Reg
5.86 ft [1.79 m]
6.73 ft [2.05 m]
8.83 ft [2.69 m]
3 1 2 IF box
3 1 2 Reg
depending on mud weight values
Bit box to gamma ray

Bit box to inclination
Bit box to azimuth
Inclination accuracy
Azimuth accuracy
Gamma ray accuracy,
azimuthal 4-quadrant
Shock detector threshold,
radial
Sensors
Collar upper connection

Bit box
Rotary Connections
7.56 ft [2.30 m]
8.43 ft [2.57 m]
10.53 ft [3.21 m]
6 5 8 Reg box
6 5 8 Reg
7.56 ft [2.30 m]
8.43 ft [2.57 m]
10.53 ft [3.21 m]
6 5 8 Reg box
6 5 8 Reg
Nominal OD (API)
4.75 in [120.7 mm]
6.75 in [171.5 mm]
8.25 in [209.6 mm]
9.00 in [228.6 mm]
Hole size
5 1 2 in to 6 3 4 in
7 7 8 in to 9 7 8 in
10 5 8 in to 11 5 8 in
12 in to 143 4 in
Overall length
14.95 ft [4.56 m]
13.48 ft [4.11 m]
14.60 ft [4.45 m]
14.60 ft [4.45 m]
Max. collar dogleg
30/100 ft [30/30 m] sliding,
16/100 ft [16/30 m] sliding,
12/100 ft [12/30 m] sliding,
10/100 ft [10/30 m] sliding,

10/100 ft [10/30 m] rotating
8/100 ft [8/30 m] rotating

Build rate
0 8/100 ft
0 8/100 ft
0 6/100 ft
0 5/100 ft
Max. operating torque
4,000 ft.lbf [5,420 N.m]
16,000 ft.lbf [21,700 N.m]
32,000 ft.lbf [43,380 N.m]
48,000 ft.lbf [65,000 N.m]
Max. operating load
340,000 lbf [1,500,000 N]
1,100,000 lbf [4,900,000 N]
1,100,000 lbf [4,900,000 N]
1,400,000 lbf [6,200,000 N]
Max. weight on bit
50,000 lbf [223,000 N]
65,000 lbf [290,000 N]
65,000 lbf [290,000 N]
65,000 lbf [290,000 N]
Weight of assembly in air
754 lbf [3,300 N]
1,700 lbf [7,500 N]
1,900 lbf [8,455 N]
2,370 lbf [10,500 N]
Max. lost circulation
35 lbm/bbl medium nut plug
material
Flow range
100380 galUS/min [3801,430 L/min]
200950 galUS/min [7503,590 L/min]
3002,000 galUS/min [1,1307,550 L/min] 3002,000 galUS/min [1,1307,550 L/min]
Lateral vibrations
Shock level 3 (50-gn threshold),

30-min limit
30-min limit
30-min limit
30-min limit
Stick/slip
100% mean rotational speed,

30-min limit
30-min limit
30-min limit
30-min limit
Max. rotational speed
220 rpm
220 rpm
220 rpm
220 rpm

Max. temperature
302 degF [150 degC]
302 degF [150 degC]
302 degF [150 degC]
302 degF [150 degC]
Max. hydrostatic pressure
20,000 psi [138 MPa]
20,000 psi [138 MPa]
20,000 psi [138 MPa]
20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Pressure drop across tool
Density (in lbm/galUS) Flow2 (in galUS/min) Density (in lbm/galUS) Flow2 (in galUS/min) Density (in lbm/galUS) Flow2 (in galUS/min) Density (in lbm/galUS) Flow2 (in galUS/min)

14,500
56,000
259,000
259,000
Recommended pressure
600750 psi [4.15.2 MPa]
600750 psi [4.15.2 MPa]
600750 psi [4.15.2 MPa]
600750 psi [4.15.2 MPa]
drop across bit
Mud sand content
1% by volume
1% by volume
1% by volume
1% by volume
Specifications
PowerDrive X6
7.97 ft [2.43 m]
8.83 ft [2.69 m]
10.93 ft [3.33 m]
7 5 8 Reg box
7 5 8 Reg
1% by volume
3002,000 galUS/min [1,1307,550 L/min]

30-min limit
30-min limit
220 rpm for hole sizes between 151 2 in to 181 2 in
125 rpm for hole sizes between 20 in to 28 in
302 degF [150 degC]
20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Density (in lbm/galUS) Flow2 (in galUS/min)
337,500
600750 psi [4.15.2 MPa]
9.50 in [241.3 mm]

151 2 in to 28 in
15.10 ft [4.60 m]
8/100 ft [8/30 m] and 4/100 ft [4/30 m]
for hole sizes between 151 2 in and 181 2 in
4/100 ft [4/30 m] and 2/100 ft [2/30 m]
for hole sizes between 20 in to 28 in
0 3/100 ft
48,000 ft.lbf [65,000 N.m]
2,280,000 lbf [10,140,000 N]
65,000 lbf [290,000 N]
2,584 lbf [11,490 N]
PowerDrive X6 1100
PowerDrive X6
PRODUCTIVE DRILLING PUTS WELLS

IN THE BEST PLACE IN LESS TIME WITH
robust jam resistance for reliable controleven in harsh formations
near-bit inclination and formation evaluation measurements
improved downlink and inclination-hold function for precise well placement
real-time azimuthal gamma ray at bit for geostopping.
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PowerDrive X6

Rotary Steerable System for high-performance

The PowerDrive X6 RSS maintains control under

he PowerDrive* rotary steerable systems

Full directional control

Larger operating envelope

An MWD-type triaxial sensor package close to the bit

The push-the-bit PowerDrive X6* RSS is the latest

The PowerDrive X6 RSS is designed for full directional

Once a target formation has been penetrated, the

new torquer design that

new impeller design

expanding the operating envelope

minimizing the effect of drilling dynamics such as stick and slip

providing better control during jamming

improving jam resistance

maintaining toolface control for more precise steering

maintaining real-time communications at all times

achieving longer runs

Steering decisions are further aided by an optional real-time azimuthal

The more robust PowerDrive X6 system maintains control while drilling in

Clients have experienced

reliability and durability, can operate in downhole temperatures as high as

Reliability has increased significantly in locations where PowerDrive X6

More robust and wider flow ranges of the

50 gn 5 gn ( 500 gn max. peak)

depending on mud weight values

Bit box to gamma ray

Collar upper connection

50 gn 5 gn ( 500 gn max. peak)

50 gn 5 gn ( 500 gn max. peak)

50 gn 5 gn ( 500 gn max. peak)

3002,000 galUS/min [1,1307,550 L/min]

9.50 in [241.3 mm]

PRODUCTIVE DRILLING PUTS WELLS

robust jam resistance for reliable controleven in harsh formations

near-bit inclination and formation evaluation measurements

improved downlink and inclination-hold function for precise well placement

real-time azimuthal gamma ray at bit for geostopping.

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