MANAGED PRESSURE DRILLING TECH SPECS

Automated MPD Riser System

Expedites installation on offshore rigs with an integrated, compact, and
smart design

Applications
• Managed pressure drilling (MPD)
• Managed pressure cementing
• Pressurized mud-cap drilling
• Underbalanced drilling
• Horizontal and vertical offshore wells
Features and Benefits
• Connection hub integrates subsea control umbilical and flowlines into
one easy-to-connect component.
• Robotic arm attaches the connection hub to the hands-free flow spool
in less than 20 minutes. By eliminating the need for manual work in the
moonpool area, the arm enhances safety and accelerates rig-up and
rig-down time by 80%.
• Robotic arm compensates up to 20° to align with the riser, which
enables installation in harsh conditions. Then the arm retracts to its
initial position for safe riser running.
• Smart rotating control device (RCD) technology enables predictive
maintenance and early leak detection.
• Annular isolation device (AID) enables openhole shut-off and offers
multiple pressure equalization options.
• Hands-free flow-spool sensors monitor annular pressure and
temperature.
• Subsea surveillance system enables visual confirmation of successful
connection hub installation. The system also enables permanent
monitoring of components during MPD operations, which reduces the
need for underwater inspection using a remotely operated vehicle
(ROV).
• Single control umbilical provides high-performance fiber-optic cables
for fast and reliable data transmission.
• Compact riser design integrates smart RCD, hands-free flow spool, AID,
and all required crossovers, with no need for further assembly at the
offshore rigsite.
• Reduced length, width, and weight reduces logistical complexities,
associated costs, and installation time. The Weatherford automated MPD riser system uses
a robotic arm that enables installation in less than
• Streamlined body facilitates shipping to the rigsite, rig handling, and 20 minutes for 80% faster rig up and down time.
deploying through the rotary table.
• Dual-certified and approved design—according to ABS CDS* and
DNV GL OS-E101**— meets the majority of deepwater rig standards.

* ABS CDS = American Bureau of Shipping Classification of Drilling Systems

** DNV GL = Det Norske Veritas Germanischer Lloyd

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Tool Description
Part of the Weatherford intelligent MPD solution, the automated MPD
riser system expedites offshore installation with an integrated, compact,
and smart design. The riser system consists of a smart below-tension-
ring marine riser (BTR-MR) RCD, an AID, and a hands-free flow spool.

The MPD riser system also features a robotic arm that connects the
control umbilical and flowlines in a single operation. With this level of
automation, the system provides safe, reliable, and efficient operations
every time. In regard to efficiency, installing the connection hub to the
riser takes less than 20 minutes for 80% faster rig up and down time.

The compact riser system arrives at the rigsite ready for deployment.
The operator initiates installation from a control system in the
moonpool. A line of sight is required to install the connection hub. The connection hub enables installing the single
control umbilical and flowlines in the hands-free flow
Specifications spool all at once.

Riser System
Length 25.7 ft (7.8 m)
Length with crossovers <48 ft (14.6 m)
Maximum OD 57 in. (1,448 mm)
Weight 65,000 lb (29,484 kg)
Weight with crossovers 88,000 lb (39,916 kg)
Bleed line connection Integral
Mud line return connections 2
Control line umbilical connections 1
Moonpool connections 1 remote pull-in
Field serviceable packer Yes

Third party certification ABS and DNV GL

Auxiliary lines
Choke and kill maximum pressure 15,000 psi (103.4 MPa)
Mud booster maximum pressure 15,000 psi (103.4 MPa)
Hydraulics maximum pressure 5,000 psi (34.5 MPa)

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Specifications (continued)
RCD
Length 4.4 ft (1.3 m)
Assembly weight 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
Maximum tension rating 4,000,000 lbf (1,814,369 kg)
Minimum throughbore ID 18.75 in. (476 mm)
Bearing assembly OD 19.0 in. (483 mm)
Top flange API 6A Type 6BX 21.25 in., 5,000 psi
Bottom flange Modified API flange
Static pressure rating 2,000 psi (13.8 MPa)
Temperature range 0 to 250°F (−17 to 121°C)
Maximum rpm rating 200 rpm
Third party certification ABS and DNV GL
Design codes API Spec 16RCD, 2nd edition The RCD includes sensors that monitor the condition
and performance of sealing elements to indicate
Sensor ports 4 when maintenance is needed.

AID
Length 6.83 ft (2.1 m)
Maximum OD 57.0 in. (1.4 m)
Assembly weight 25,000 lb (11,340 kg)
Maximum tension rating 4,000,000 lbf (1,814,369 kgf)
Minimum throughbore ID 18.75 in. (476 mm)
Top flange Modified API flange
API 6A Type 6BX
Bottom flange
18.75 in., 10,000 psi (68.9 MPa)
Static pressure rating 2,000 psi (13.8 MPa)
Minimum hydraulic operating pressure 1,850 psi (12.8 MPa)
Temperature range 40 to 150°F (4 to 66°C)*
Complete seal off Yes
Third party certification ABS and DNV GL
Design codes API Spec 6A, 16A, 16F, 16C, NACE
Field serviceable Yes
The AID seals to complete shut-off with or without
Auxiliary line integral flow path Yes drillpipe in the riser.
Sensor ports 2
*Verification testing performed per API 16A 4th edition, PR1.

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Specifications (continued)
Flow Spool
Length 15.0 ft (4.57 m)
Maximum OD 57.0 in. (1.4 m)
Assembly weight 18,500 lb (8,391 kg)
Maximum tension rating without
4,000,000 lbf (1,814,369 kgf)
pressure or bending movement
Maximum tension rating with 3,500,000 lbf (1,587,573 kgf)
Pressure or bending movement @ 2,000 psi (13.8 MPa)
Minimum throughbore ID 18.75 in. (476 mm)
API 6A Type 6BX
Top flange
18.75 in., 10,000 psi (68.9 MPa)
API 6A Type 6BX
Bottom flange
18.75 in., 10,000 psi (68.9 MPa)
Maximum working pressure 2,000 psi (13.8 MPa)
Maximum hydraulic operating pressure 3,000 psi (20.7 MPa)
Temperature range −4 to 250°F (−20 to 121°C)
Fluid type Oil or water based
Third party certification ABS and DNV GL
After hands-free installation, the flow spool diverts
Design codes API Spec 6A, 16A, 16F annular flow to the manifolds on the rig.
Sensor ports 3

Connection Hub
Length 54 in. (1,400 mm)
Width 44 in. (1,100 mm)
Height 59 in. (1,500 mm)
Assembly weight 3,000 lb (1,361 kg)
Maximum working pressure, hydraulic 3,000 psi (20.7 MPa)
Maximum working pressure, flowlines 2,000 psi (13.8 MPa)
Four 3/4 in. (19 mm)
Hydraulic connections Four 1/2 in. (12.7 mm)
Twelve 1/2 in. (12.7 mm)
Flowline connections Two 5-1/8 in. (130 mm)
Four hydra electric socket
Electrical connections
connectors

The connection hub integrates the umbilical and

flowlines into one easy-to-connect component.

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Specifications (continued)
Robotic Arm
Length (retracted) 231 in. (5,861 mm)
Width (retracted) 53.7 in. (1,365 mm)
Height (retracted) 68.3 in. (1,735 mm)
Weight 14,500 lb (6,577 kg)
Telescope range 94.5 in. (2,400 mm)
Slew range 360°
Maximum tilt ±10°
Working tilt ±5°
Maximum working load 27,558 lb (12,500 kg) The robotic arm increases efficiency, improves consistency,
Primary control Hydraulic pilot and enhances safety by taking over manual tasks and
removing people from danger zones.
Secondary control Direct hydraulic

Umbilical
Nominal OD 5.93 in. (151 mm)
Hydraulic lines quantity, 1/2 in. 4
Hydraulic lines quantity, 1/4 in. 16
Hydraulic lines quantity, 1 in. 3
Twisted pairs quantity 24
Fiber-optic data cable 2

Reeler Assembly
Length 196 in. (4,969 mm)
Width 103 in. (2,619 mm)
Height 160 in. (4,054 mm)
Weight 1,543 lb (700 kg)
Transport weight 24,250 lb (11,000 kg) The reeler works in conjunction with a hydraulic sheave to
deploy the umbilical.
Capacity 500 ft (152 m)
Pull force 2,450 lb (1,152 kg)

The image to the left shows a cross-section of the

umbilical, which offers customization for various
monitoring needs.

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