Trackmaster procedure 7 inch High Flow MWD aram.docVIP

TRACKMASTER RUNNING, ORIENTATION, SETTING, AND MILLING PROCEDURES These procedures are a guideline and should be used as such; the Operator for SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC. may have to make adjustments to the final operation. BEFORE RUNNING THE TRACKMASTER Perform a gauge and scraper run. It is recommended that this be done With the following assembly: Make sure that the casing collar depths are known. Bit 6 1/8” OD Scraper Bit sub 10 ft Pony Collar. 2 x 6 1/8” String stabilizers or watermelons. Drill Collars (jars as per client wish) H.W.D.P Note: Alternatively, a drilling assembly (omitting the scraper Mills) utilizing full gauge stabilizers may be used for clean out. This may be prudent in a case where a substantial footage of cement requires drilling out. This assembly closely resembles the stiffness of the Whip stock assembly. The Track master can be set at any depth. The Track master is set hydraulically, so there is no requirement to interact with a cement plug or bridge plug to set the whip stock. As with any whip stock sidetrack, the Track master should be set between 2 casing collars. This is to ensure integrity between the anchoring packer and the milling / and drilling assemblies ORIENTATION OF THE TRACKMASTER MWD and Multi Cycle By Pass Valve will be used. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Ensure mud pump strainers and mud pits clean from any debris. Install ditch magnets. (Protects the pumps from re-circulating steel cuttings) Approximately 15 gallons of hydraulic oil will be required on rig floor to fill up the tools. Trackmaster and Running Tool. The Multi Cycle By Pass Valve should remain open whilst running the Whipstock. Ensure the string is filling when RIH. Never connect the rig pumps to fill the string from surface. Test the MWD MCBPV prior to running