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SureShot-MP

MWD Rotary Pulser – Mud Pulse Transmitter

Introducing the Next Generation in Pulser Technology

MWD Rotary Pulser - Mud Pulse Transmitter

APS’s SureShot™ mud pulse family of directional and directional plus gamma systems provides reliable and flexible Measurement While Drilling (MWD) performance in combination with our second-generation Rotary Pulser – the toughest top-mounted pulser in the industry. This MWD system provides highly accurate azimuth and inclination data for all applications, from straight-hole through horizontal drilling. Rapid and accurate toolface transmission enables the most complex well paths to be drilled with confidence.

APS also offers an EM Telemetry-based MWD system, which uses the same flow subs and is a drop-in alternative for the mud pulse transmitter.

The mud pulse MWD system’s downhole portion includes a rugged directional sensor package with NIST-traceable magnetometer calibration; a reliable, field-proven Rotary Pulser*; and battery and/or turbine alternator for power. SureShot’s modular design allows for the addition of other functions such as high-quality gamma and/or vibration logging.

SureShot MP Pulsers
Built around the toughest, most advanced, most LCM-tolerantmud pulse transmitter in the industry.

Generation 4 Pulser

Single Pulse Motion

SureShot’s patented fourth-generation Rotary Pulser* is the toughest, most advanced, most LCM-tolerant mud pulse transmitter in the industry. Capable of 0.35 second pulse widths, the gen4 pulser delivers a faster single pulse motion and provides significant power savings over current rotary pulsers.

Mechanically, our gen4 pulser offers a new compensation seal location, adding a weep hole in the shaft on the bottom side of the valve, new 100:1 gearbox and superior cold weather performance. A ultra-reliable, high-efficiency DC brushless motor and controller, single open-flow path, positive pulse output and anti-jamming control virtually eliminates all jamming or blockage during the run.

Our G4 pulsers are currently deployed in the field with multiple installations for our US, Russian and Middle Eastern customers.

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Features & Benefits

  • Built around the toughest, most advanced, most LCM-tolerant mud pulse transmitter in the industry.
  • Stores up to 32 MB of MWD/LWD and diagnostic data for retrieval during trips or for post-run processing.
  • Additional sensors including gamma, vibration monitoring and resistivity can be quickly enabled or incorporated into our “LWD-ready” system.
  • Data is presented in a simple, user-friendly control and display module; it is transferred to a central control PC, from which it can be directed back to a dedicated wireless rig-floor display and/or rig monitoring system.
  • Multiple encoding schemes and advanced decoding enable rapid customization of the data stream for maximum speed or maximum data integrity.
  • APS's unique power management module enables the system to be powered through dual battery packs or a combination of battery power and APS turbine alternator.
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Design

  • Each package is protected by a state-of-the-art vibration isolation system and is mounted in ToughMet™ or high-strength steel pressure barrels.
  • A small, robust surface decoder interfaces with a computer running APS’s SureShot Control Center (SureShot-SSCC™) software.

The APS MWD system makes it easy to add higher-level MWD and LWD capabilities, including:

Adding these more advanced sensors is easy thanks to APS's new m-Con modular connector, which allows for quick, safe and reliable electrical and mechanical connections and provides maximum flexibility for placement within the BHA.

* U.S. Patents #6,714,138 and #7,327,634

† U.S. Patent #7,201,239

Applications

  • Straight-hole drilling
  • Horizontal drilling
  • Any well profile
  • Water- or oil-based drilling fluid
  • Highly LCM tolerant

Tool Specifications

SureShot-MP Technical Data Sheet

General Specs
Rotary Pulser General Specs
Rotary Pulser

General Specifications

Operation Specifications
 RangeAbsolute Accuracy
Inclination Range0˚ - 180˚± 0.1˚
Rotating Inclination± 0.2˚
Azimuth Range0˚ - 360˚± 0.75˚ (Inc >10˚, Dip <70˚)
Rotating Azimuth± 1˚ (Inc >10˚, Dip <70˚, Azm>10 ˚ from North/South)
Tool Face (Gravity)0˚ - 360˚± 1.0˚ (Inc >10˚)
Tool Face (Magnetic)0˚ - 360˚± 0.5˚ (Inc >10˚, Dip <70˚)
Dip Angle ± 0.3˚
± 3.0˚ (1.0˚ <Inc <10˚)
Total Gravity Field± 1.2 g± 0.003 g
Total Magnetic Field± 70,000 nT (0.7 Gauss)± 300 nT (± 0.003 Gauss)
Operating Temperature-25˚ to 150˚C; 175˚C option
PressureStandard: 20,000 Psi (138MPa); High pressure: 25,000 Psi (175MPa)(Option) or Ultrahigh pressure: 30,000 Psi (210Mpa) (Option)
Sensors
DirectionalTri-axial fluxgate magnetometer with NIST-traceable calibration; quartz accelerometer
Gamma (Optional)Scintillator/PMT unit
Product Specification
Signal TransmissionPositive Mud Pulse
Pulser MountingFixed mount, Retrievable or Floating (string anchored at bottom)
Operating MannerReciprocating oscillating shear
Pulse HeightAdjustable
ActivationElectromechanical
Operating Voltage28 - 40 VDC
Current GenerationG4 & G5 (More power efficient and higher transmission rate)
Pulser Sub O.D.9.5§, 8, 6.25 to 6.75, 4.75, 3.5 & 3.125 in**241§, 203, 159 to 171,121, 89 & 79 mm**
Flow Ranges9.5" or larger:650~1200 gpm241mm or larger:41~76 L/Sec
 8":300~1100 gpm203mm:19~69 L/Sec
 6.25"~6.75": 150~750 gpm159mm~171mm: 9~47 L/Sec
 4.75": 150~350 gpm121mm: 9 ~22 L/Sec
 3.125" & 3.5": 70~250 gpm79mm & 89mm: 4 ~16 L/Sec
LCM Tolerance50 lb. per bbl medium nut plug143 kg/m3 medium nut plug
Sand ContentSand ≤ 3% by volume recommended
Data Rate≥ 1bps
Operating Temperature-25˚ to 150˚C; 175˚C option
Maximum PressureStandard: 20,000 Psi (138MPa); High pressure: 25,000 Psi (175MPa)
or Ultrahigh pressure: 30,000 Psi (210Mpa) (Option)
Differential PressureNo requirement
Dogleg CapabilityAPI connection limited
  
Surface System
SIU 2 & Plotter General Specifications
Electrical Requirements100 - 240 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz, 13 W
Operating Temperatures32˚ to 158˚F0˚ to 70˚C
Storage Temperatures14˚ to 185˚F-10˚ to 85˚C
“Ruggedized” System
DirectionalCase – 19 in. EIA Standard
17 in. (h) x 27 in. (w) x 34.25 in. (d)
Weight – 119 lb
Case – 483 mm EIA Standard
431mm (h) x 686 mm (w) x 870 mm (d)
Weight – 54.0 kg
Directional & Depth TrackingCase – 19 in. EIA Standard
17 in. (h) x 27 in. (w) x 34.25 in. (d)
Weight – 119 lb
Case – 483 mm EIA Standard
431 mm (h) x 686 mm (w) x 870 mm (d)
Weight – 54.0 kg
“Lite” System
DirectionalC5.5 in. (h) x 22 in. (w) x 20 in. (d)
Weight – 12 lb plus laptop
140 mm (h) x 559 mm (w) x 508 mm (d)
Weight – 5.4 kg plus laptop
Directional & Depth Tracking5.5 in. (h) x 22 in. (w) x 20 in. (d)
Weight – 12 lb plus laptop
140 mm (h) x 559 mm (w) x 508 mm (d)
Weight –5.4 kg plus laptop
Printrex Plotter
 7.25 in. (h) x 22 in. (w) x 20 in. (d)
Weight – 37 lb
184 mm (h) x 559 mm (w) x 508 mm (d)
Weight – 16.8 kg
Rig Floor Displays
StandardCertified Zone 1 Division 2; 9 in.; wireless
-4˚ to 140˚F (-20˚ to 60˚C) operating; -40˚ to 167˚F (-40˚ to 75˚C) storage
Low-temperatureCertified Zone 1 Division 2; 15 in.; wired/wireless
-40˚ to 122˚F (-40˚ to 50˚C) operating; -40˚ to 167˚F (-40˚ to 75˚C) storage
Surface Sensors
Pressure Transducer4 - 20 mA current loop; certified intrinsically safe Class 1 Division 1, Class 1 Zone 0
-40˚ to 250˚F (-40˚ to 121˚C) operating; -67˚ to 302˚F (-55˚ to 150˚C) storage
Hook Load Sensor4 - 20 mA current loop; certified intrinsically safe Class 1 Division 1, Class 1 Zone 0
-40˚ to 180˚F (-40˚ to 80˚C) operating; -40˚ to 257˚F (-40˚ to 125˚C) storage
Depth EncoderStandard NAMUR Type; certified intrinsically safe Class 1 Zone 0
-40˚ to 180˚F (-40˚ to 80˚C) operating; -40˚ to 257˚F (-40˚ to 125˚C) storage

Rotary Pulser General Specifications

Signal TransmissionPositive Mud Pulse
Pulser MountingFixed mount, Retrievable or Floating (string anchored at bottom)
Operating MannerReciprocating oscillating shear
Pulse HeightAdjustable
ActivationElectromechanical
Operating Voltage28 - 40 VDC
Current GenerationG4 & G5 (More power efficient and higher transmission rate)
Pulser Sub O.D.9.5§, 8, 6.25 to
6.75, 4.75, 3.5 & 3.125 in.**
241§, 203, 159 to
171,121, 89 & 79 mm**


Flow Ranges
 
                                 9.5" or larger: 650~1200 gpm241mm or larger:41~76 L/Sec
                                                  8":  300~1100 gpm              203mm:19~69 L/Sec
                                 6.25"~6.75":    150~750 gpm159mm~171mm: 9~47 L/Sec
                                             4.75":    150~350 gpm                121mm: 9 ~22 L/Sec
                                3.125" & 3.5":      70~250 gpm    79mm & 89mm: 4 ~16 L/Sec
LCM Tolerance50 lb. per bbl medium nut plug143 kg/m3 medium nut plug
Sand ContentSand ≤ 3% by volume recommended
LCM Tolerance50 lb. per bbl medium nut plug143 kg/m3 medium nut plug
Data Rate≥ 1bps
Operating
Temperature
-25˚ to 150˚C; 175˚C option
Maximum PressureStandard: 20,000 Psi (138MPa); High pressure: 25,000 Psi (175MPa)
or Ultrahigh pressure: 30,000 Psi (210Mpa) (Option)
Differential PressureNo requirement
Dogleg CapabilityAPI connection limited

Rotary Pulser

FeaturesAdvantagesBenefits
New DC brushless motor> Increased reliability
> Improved power
consumption
> Improved MTBF
> Works with 8 DD cell (28v) and
10 DD cell (36v) systems
Oscillating rotary motion> Self-clearing
> Low shaft speed
> Reliable operation with high
LCM concentrations
> Improved seal reliability / life
Open flow path> No screens to plug> Enhanced reliability in wells
with poor solids control
Direct-drive magnetic coupling> Rugged drive train
> No rotating seals in mud
> Enhanced service reliability
> Reduced service cost
Tungsten carbide flow surfaces> Superior fluid erosion
properties
> Extended component life
> Reduced service cost
Adjustable pulse width and magnitude> Adaptable to all flow rates,
depths and mud weights
>Extends the range of reliable
operation
Wide range of
pulser sizes for
3.125 in. (79 mm) to
9.5 in. (241 mm) or
larger BHAs
> Easily convertible between
sizes, and between fixedmount
or retrievable configurations
> Reliable operation in any
hole size
> Reduced inventory
Retrievable or fixed-mount options> Basic design and
construction are consistent
without regard to
configurations
> Adaptable to fit customer needs
> Reliable service in all
configurations

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