Anderdrift Handbook
Anderdrift Handbook
Anderdrift Handbook
accurate and is based upon run histories and empirical data. However,
Andergauge makes no warranties or representations to that effect. All
information is furnished in good faith, and the use of this information
is entirely at the risk of the user.
Introduction
Description
How the Anderdrift Works
Surface Test
Survey Procedure
Trouble Shooting
Typical Survey Pressure Profile
contents
Simplicity
in Action
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Introduction
introduction
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description
HOW THE
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the Anderdrift
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Pulse Rings
Pulse Head
Bringing up the
Pendulum
pumps causes the
Measuring
Rings
pulse head to travel
down through the
pulse rings at a
controlled rate. This
creates a series of
equal pressure pulses
within the mud
column that can
simply be counted
Figure 1
Figure 2
Drilling Position
Latched at 31/2
at surface.
The number of pulses directly equates to the inclination of the
well; see following table;
Number of Pulses 11 10
Inclination (0-5 tool) 0 1/2
Inclination(0-2.5 tool) 0 1/4
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1 11/2 2 21/2 3 31/2 4 41/2 5+
1/2
3/4
1 11/4 11/2 13/4 2 21/4 21/2+
*The survey flow rate should be adjusted to give optimum pulse height and frequency.
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
Number of Pulses
0
01/2
1
11/2
2
21/2
3
31/2
Inclination (0-5 tool)
1/4
1/2
3/4
Inclination (0-2,5 tool)
0
1
11/4
11/2
13/4
Note: Initial pulses may be separated by a hesitation in pressure rather than a decrease in pressure.
3
4
2
2
41/2
21/4
1
5+
21/2+
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
Connections can be made during 2 minute wait provided drill pipe is kept still.
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Cause
Insufficient flow to force pulse head down.
Flow is too high and forcing the pulse head down too quickly.
LCM may be temporarily preventing the pulse head
from resetting.
Flow is not ceasing immediately and is preventing
the pulse head from resetting.
Movement of the BHA during the survey measurement
has made the survey inaccurate.
Close the Kelly Cock after stopping the pumps or take surveys after connections.
Increase the waiting time from 2 min to 4 min.
Reciprocate the drill string (releases stored torsion).
If drilling with mud motor stop the pumps as quickly as possible to cease
vibration before the survey is taken.
Analyse BHA stabilizer placement.
Multiple surveys to increase mean accuracy.
Bring pumps up as quickly and smoothly as possible. Even though the pump
pressure increases during the survey the pulses should still be distinguishable.
Adjusting the survey flow rate may help.
Ensure air is circulated out or take surveys before connections.
Solution
Increase survey flow rate.
Reduce the flow rate/ensure pill is circulated out of BHA.
Circulate and then re-survey.
Reciprocate the drill string and repeat the survey. If the same result is obtained
verify operation by pulling back to the previous survey and take two surveys,
disregarding the first.*
*The first survey transmitted will be a record of the data acquired at the deeper depth where the pumps were last stopped.
Weak/illegible pulses.
Problem
Pulses are too slow (and/or weak).
Pulses are too rapid.
No pulses after pumping LCM.
ofi
ile
Notes:
5
4
11
0
0
** 1 pulse indicates
Number of Pulses**
*The survey flow rate should be adjusted to give optimum height and frequency.
10
/2
1
/4
5 and
1
9
1
1
/2
above
8
11/2
3
/4
i.e. the
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
2 21/2 3 31/2 4 41/2 5+
1 11/4 11/2 13/4 2 21/4 2.5+
well bore may be more than 5.