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Top Drive Drilling Sys tem
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Technical Bulletin
This document contains information, and such information may not be disclosed to others for any purpose,
nor used for manufacturing purposes without written permission from VARCO International, Incorporated

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 TDS-11SA Top Drive Drilling System

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 Contents

Section 1
Introduction .................................................................................. 7
Introduction to the TDS-11SA ........................................................................................................ 7
Breakthroughs in drilling technology ............................................................................................... 8

Section 2
Description .................................................................................. 11
TDS-11SA Major components ...................................................................................................... 11
Motor housing and swivel assembly ......................................................................................... 13
Motor cooling system .............................................................................................................. 17
Carriage and guide beam .......................................................................................................... 18
PH-50 pipehandler .................................................................................................................. 20
Hydraulic control system ......................................................................................................... 26
AC motors and control system ................................................................................................. 29

Section 3
Operation .................................................................................... 31
Driller’s interface and driller’s console ............................................................................................ 31
Variable frequency inverter ............................................................................................................ 34
Service loop ................................................................................................................................... 36

Contents 5
 Drilling ahead ................................................................................................................................ 36
Drilling ahead with triples ....................................................................................................... 36
Drilling ahead with singles ....................................................................................................... 38
Tripping in and tripping out .................................................................................................... 40
Back reaming ........................................................................................................................... 40
Well control procedures ........................................................................................................... 42
Running casing ........................................................................................................................ 42

Section 4
Installation................................................................................... 45
Installing the TDS-11SA ............................................................................................................... 45

Section 5
Specifications ............................................................................... 55
Section 6
Appendix ..................................................................................... 57

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 Section 1
Introduction

Introduction to the TDS-11SA

Varco Drilling Systems acknowledges the accelerating demand for increased productivity in land
drilling operations and has responded to this growing market with the development of the
innovative TDS-11SA Top Drive Drilling System.
Varco engineering has made use of the recent advancements in AC technology by designing the
TDS-11SA to be powered by two AC drilling motors (either 400 or 350 hp each, depending on
the configuration). These 800-hp and 700-hp systems produce 32,500 and 37,500 ft lb of
drilling torque respectively. They can provide 47,000 and 55,000 ft lb of make-up/break-out
torque respectively.
The TDS-11SA is compact enough to operate safely in a standard 142' mast while providing 500
tons of hoisting capacity. Its highly portable design allows for rig-up and rig-down in just a few
hours. It easily integrates into existing rigs at minimal installation cost and minimal rig
modification.

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 Breakthroughs in drilling technology
In today’s competitive land and offshore drilling markets, improving productivity by reducing
cost per well is a top priority to operators in both horizontal and vertical drilling programs. Low
maintenance, quick portability, reduced downtime and low acquisition costs are prime
considerations for drilling contractors who strive to reduce the cost per well. Varco has produced
a top drive system to meet all of these needs.

Increase productivity and reduce the cost per well

The following TDS-11SA features describe how this drilling system will help you increase
productivity and reduce the cost per well:
❏ AC motors have no brushes, brush gear, or commutator—reducing maintenance costs. Addi-
tionally, AC motors have no arcing devices.
❏ The TDS-11SA has an onboard hydraulics system that eliminates the need for a stand-alone
hydraulic power unit and fluid service loop—further reducing accessory costs.
❏ The two AC motors, the Varco integrated swivel, and the new rig-up and rig-down
techniques reduce downtime while providing the most compact and portable drilling
package available on the market today.
❏ The two motors and the drive train provide a redundant power path, increasing the life
expectancy of these components. This also reduces downtime and maintenance costs.
❏ The TDS-11SA features a hydraulic link tilt that can tilt the elevator to either side of well
center.
❏ The TDS-11SA is specifically built for quick portability.
❏ The TDS-11SA uses helical gearing to reduce noise.
❏ A higher speed (550 rpm max.) TDS-11SA is available.

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The TDS-11SA has all of the benefits the big top drives have
All of the operational benefits, cost savings and proven time savings realized by utilizing a top
drive hold true with this smaller, less expensive unit. The TDS-11SA will provide drilling
contractors with all of the benefits of a big top drive:
❏ Drilling ahead with 93' stands
❏ Eliminating two out of every three connections
❏ Back reaming and forward reaming capabilities
❏ Full rotation and circulation when tripping out
❏ Pulling through tight spots
❏ Reducing the incidence of stuck pipe
❏ Controlling stand connections
❏ Making and breaking connections with the top drive
❏ Drilling through bridges and tight spots without picking up a kelly
❏ Well control
❏ Instant stabbing and well shut-in at any position in the mast when tripping
❏ Crew safety
❏ Only smooth drill pipe rotating on the rig floor.
❏ Operators only need a backup tong
❏ Reduced power generation costs by using smaller diesel generator sets; and reduced fuel
consumption.
The TDS-11SA, from the innovators at Varco Drilling Systems, incorporates state-of-the art
technology in the most important innovation in drilling since the rotary table.
The following product information describes the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems of
the TDS-11SA, as well as operational and installation information to help clarify the benefits re-
alized by utilizing the Varco TDS-11SA top drive.

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 Counterbalance
System

AC Drilling Motors

Gooseneck
(S-Pipe)

System Bail

Bonnet/Upper Bearing
Retainer Assembly

Transmission/Motor Housing
and Swivel Assembly

Carriage Assembly

Sectional Guide Beam

PH-50 Pipehandler Assembly

TDS-11SA Top Drive Drilling System

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 Section 2
Description

TDS-11SA Major components

The TDS-11SA drilling system includes the following main assemblies and subassemblies:
❏ Motor housing and swivel assembly
❏ Motor cooling system
❏ Carriage and guide beam
❏ PH-50 pipehandler
❏ Hydraulic control system
❏ Counterbalance system
❏ AC drilling motors and control system

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 Existing Traveling
Equipment

Sectional
Guide Beam

Counterbalance Cooling Fan

System AC Motor-2

Bail Rest

Drilling Motor Cooling System

Brake-2 (Local)

Mud
System Bail S-Pipe

350 or 400 H.P.

AC Drilling Motor-2
Integrated
Swivel
System
Carriage

10.5 : 1
Transmission
216 (5486)
18.0 ft Gearcase Bottom
TDS Working
Height

Guide Beam
Lower Attachment

119 (3023)

Pipehandler PH-50
Pipehandler
Working
Height

108 (2743)
Links

8 ft
(2438)
Tool Joint Minimum
350 Ton
Elevator
48 (1219)
Connection
Height

Drill Floor

TDS-11SA General Arrangement

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Motor housing and swivel assembly
This assembly is comprised of the following subassemblies:
❏ Transmission and swivel housing
❏ Integrated swivel assembly
❏ Drilling motors and brakes

Transmission and swivel housing

The assembly consists of the following components:
❏ Bonnet
❏ Main body and transmission housing
❏ 2 Motor pinions–34T
❏ 2 Compound gears–63T/18T
❏ Bull gear–102T
❏ Main shaft
❏ Integrated swivel assembly
❏ Lubrication system

The single-speed helical gear transmission with double reduction provides a 10.5:1 ratio from the
motors to the main shaft. The main body and gearcase cover house the transmission, the main
thrust and radial bearings. The gearcase cover houses the upper take-up bearing and supports the
AC motors and bonnet. The bull gear attaches to the load shoulder on the main shaft. All
lubrication of the gears and bearing is via a pressurized system integrated into the main body and
cover.

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 5 HP AC Cooling Fan Motor (2)

System Bail Cooling System

Hydraulic Brake (2)

Bonnet
350 HP or 400 HP AC
Drilling Motor (2)

34 Tooth Motor
Pinion Gear (2)
102 Tooth Bull Gear

Gearcase

63x18 Tooth Compound Gear (2)

500 Ton Swivel

Thrust Bearing

Overall Reduction
10.5 : 1
One-piece Drive Stem

TDS-11SA Power train cutaway

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Integrated swivel assembly
The main body and transmission housing provide a sealed oil lubrication reservoir for the gears
and bearings. An oil pump, integrated into the housing and powered by a hydraulic motor, feeds
the bearings and gears. The filtered lubrication oil constantly circulates through the main thrust
bearing, upper taper bearing, lower radial and compound gear bearing, and over the gear meshes.
An industry-standard washpipe packing assembly is located between the main shaft and
gooseneck, and allows for the rotation of the drill string. The bonnet supports the assembly and
attaches to the gearcase to provide lateral support.
A swivel bail of forged alloy steel attaches to the main body with bail pins. It swings forward to
attach to standard drilling hooks. The bail is fitted into the main body with grease-lubricated
bronze bushings. An extended length is available to allow operator clearance between the
gooseneck and hook for wireline packing assemblies.

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 Drilling motors and brakes
Two 400-hp or two 350-hp AC drilling motors supply power to the TDS-11SA. The motors
mount vertically side by side on top of the transmission gearcase cover with a modified “D-face”
to avoid shimming or special alignment during installation of the motors.
Each motor has a double-ended shaft with a drive pinion mounted on the lower end and a disc
brake rotor mounted on the upper end. Two hydraulic caliper disc brakes mount to the top end
of each motor, where they can be easily inspected and serviced via the access covers around the
brake covers. The caliper disc brakes also assist in drill string positioning when performing
directional work. They are remotely operated from the driller’s console.

Calipers and Shoes

Brake Disc

TDS-11SA Disk Brake

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 Motor cooling system
The motor cooling system on the TDS-11SA is a local intake centrifugal blower consisting of
two 5 hp AC motors mounted on top of each AC drilling motor. The system draws air across the
brake and delivers it through rigid ducting to an opening at the top of each motor. The cooling
air then passes through the inside of the open-frame type AC drilling motors and exits through
the louvered opening near the bottom of the motors. This rugged, simple design provides highly
reliable service with positive ventilation.

Centrifugal Blower
(2 Places)

5 HP AC Motors

Disk Brake Housing

(2 Places)
Air Flow

Duct

AC Drilling Motor
(2 Places)

Intake Air Flow

(Between Motor and
Brake Housing)

Louvers

Exhaust Air Flow

TDS-11SA Motor cooling system

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 Carriage and guide beam
The TDS-11SA drilling system travels on a hanging guide beam by means of a carriage attached
to the gearcase. The guide beam hangs from the crown and extends to within seven feet of the
drill floor. There, it attaches to a torque reaction beam mounted across the lower section of the
mast or derrick.
The drilling torque is reacted through the carriage and into the guide beam. The guide beam is
available in 18' sections (132 lb/ft) and hangs from a pad eye at the crown. The guide beam
sections are pinned together in such a way that they hinge to facilitate installation. You can
assemble them one section at a time at the drill floor while raising the guide beam to the crown
attachment using the drawworks.

Sectional
Guide Beam

Front

Carriage
Assembly
Power
Train

Pipehandler
Assembly

Carriage and guide beam

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 Rotating Link
Adapter (Ref.)

Landing Collar

Upper IBOP
Remote Actuator Torque Arrester
Hydraulic Cylinder Frame

Main Shaft
V
A
Upper IBOP R
(Remote) C
O
P
Tool Joint
H
5 IBOP Actuator
Lock (3)
0 Yoke

Manual Lower IBOP

(Optional)

Saver Sub
(Short)

Back-Up Clamp VARCO

Assembly (Ref.)

TDS-11SA Drill stem assembly

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 PH-50 pipehandler
The PH-50 pipehandler consists of the following major components:
❏ Powered rotating head/link adapter
❏ Bidirectional link tilt
❏ Loading collar
❏ Remote upper IBOP actuator
❏ Torque backup clamp

Powered rotating head and rotating link adapter

The powered rotating head/rotating link adapter allow the hydraulic lines to remain connected as
the pipehandler rotates with the drill stem components while tripping out or when positioning
the link tilt.
The powered rotating head/link adapter has a hydraulic drive motor to rotate it in either
direction. An electric solenoid valve, connected to a switch on the driller’s console, operates the
hydraulic motor. A pinion gear on the hydraulic drive motor rotates the positioning gear that is
attached to the top of the rotating link adapter. During make or brake operations the rotating
link adapter can be locked into any of 24 index positions by selecting the pipehandler clamp
mode and actuating a hydraulically operated shot pin. When the hydraulic drive motor is not
powered the link adapter can rotate freely.
The link tilt cylinders and the torque arrestor frame hang from the rotating link adapter.
The link adapter is attached to the stem support. The internal hydraulic fluid passages in the
stem connect to the respective fluid passages in the rotating link adapter. Fluid is fed from the
main manifold into the stem through the radial passages at the upper end. This fluid is routed
from the stem through its grooves to the link adapter and out to all actuators on the pipe
handler. While rotating or in any stationary position, fluid flows between the two components.

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 Rotating Link Adapter Elevator Positioner

Link Tilt Cylinders

(2)

Two-way
Remote IBOP Link Tilt Assembly
Actuator

Torque Arrester
Frame

Manual IBOP

Torque Back-up Clamp

Assembly

Adjustable
Stabbing Guide

Elevator Links

Drill Pipe
Elevator Assembly

PH-50 Pipehandler with torque backup clamp

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 Bidirectional link tilt
The link tilt assembly consists of two hydraulic cylinders and clamp assemblies. The link tilt
assembly is attached to 350-ton, 108-inch long elevator links with clamp assemblies. The latch
on the cylinder assembly limits the travel of the elevator to the derrick man position which is
adjustable. Releasing the latch by pulling a cable allows the elevator to travel to the mousehole or
overdrill position.
The link tilt operates from a three-position switch located on the driller’s console. The TILT
position moves the links toward the mousehole or derrickman. The DRILL position tilts the link
back to clear the drill pipe and raise the elevator to allow drilling down to the floor. The spring
centered position holds the link at any intermediate position. There is a separate float switch
which is used to allow the links to hang free. The links may be stopped at any intermediate
position. The links float back to the well center when the FLOAT position button on the driller’s
console is operated.

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 Link Tilt Cylinder (2)

All dimensions are true for

108" long Elevator Links and
FOR REFERENCE ONLY

* Typically-90° from Mousehole

Position and rotated into view
FOR CLARITY ONLY

** At Monkey Board level (80')

and placed into view
FOR CLARITY ONLY

O
ve
rd
ril
l*
ole

108(2743)
eh
us

an **
Mo

ickm
Derr

Drill

34(864)

14(356)
4(102)

28(711) 36(914)
Typ.
56(1422) 76(1930)

Drill Floor

CL Well

PH-50 Bidirectional link tilt positions

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 Loading collar
Elevator hoisting loads are transferred from the elevator links through the elevator into the load
collar, mounted on the mainshaft.

Load Landing Collar

Mainshaft

Hoisting Position

V
A
R
C
O
Load Collar
P with Clearance
H
5
0

Mainshaft

VARCO

Drilling Position

Load collar and mainshaft detail

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Remote upper IBOP actuator
The two ball type IBOP valves are full size, internal opening safety valves. The remotely operated
upper valve and the manually operated lower valve form the well control system. Both valves
have 6-5/8" regular R. H. connections and 15,000 psi pressure ratings.
A two-position switch at the driller’s console operates the OPEN and CLOSE functions of the
upper IBOP valve. When the switch is operated, a hydraulic cylinder through a non-rotating
lever arrangement attached to the torque arrestor slides an actuator shell up and down. This lever
arrangement drives a small crank arm on each side of the valve which opens and closes the upper
IBOP valve.

Torque backup clamp

The backup clamp assembly is located below the lower shoulder of the saver sub. It includes two
gripping jaws with die inserts and a clamping cylinder for gripping the box end of the drill string
when connected to the saver sub. A torque arrestor frame hanging from the rotating link adapter
supports the torque backup clamp cylinder. It attaches to the torque arrestor frame with
flexibility for floating up or down to allow for thread engagement/disengagement and reacting
backup torque while making and breaking connections.

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 Hydraulic control system
The hydraulic control system is completely self-contained (onboard) and supplies all hydraulic
power. It eliminates the need for an additional service loop. The system consists of reliable,
industry-standard components that operate the following assemblies:
❏ Counterbalance system
❏ AC motor brakes
❏ Lubrication system
❏ Powered rotating head
❏ Remotely actuated IBOP
❏ Torque backup clamp
❏ Link tilt

The hydraulic control system is powered by a 10 hp, 1800 rpm AC motor that is direct coupled
to drive two hydraulic pumps. A fixed-displacement pump drives the lubricating oil system and a
variable displacement pump drives all other functions.
An integral hydraulic manifold mounts to the main body and contains all solenoid, pressure, and
flow control valves.
A “sealed” stainless steel reservoir supplies the hydraulic oil. This eliminates the need for draining
and refilling during normal rig moves. The reservoir, mounted between the two AC drilling
motors, is equipped with strainers and oil level sight gauges.
Hydro-pneumatic accumulators operate the IBOP, pressure control valves, and counterbalance
system.

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 Upper IBOP
Link Tilt Pipehandler Rotating
Actuator
Cylinders Clamp Link
Cylinder
Cylinder Adapter
Lift
Counterbalance
Accumulator

Drilling
Motor Brake

Rotating Head
(Elevator Positioner)

Counterbalance Lock-up
Cylinders Cylinder

Lube Oil
Rotating
Distribution
Head Motor

System Control Manifold

PV PF
Low Speed Lube Oil
Hydraulic Pump
Motor

10 HP A.C. Filter Gearbox

Motor
Sump

Upper IBOP M
Unloading
Accumulator
Reservoir

Variable Fixed
Displacement Displacement
Pump Pump (Mtr. Lube)
System
Accumulator

TDS-11SA Hydraulic system

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 Counterbalance system
The counterbalance system prevents damage to tool joint threads while making or breaking
connections with the TDS-11SA. It replaces the function of the hook compensator spring.
The system consists of two hydraulic cylinders and attachment hardware, a hydraulic
accumulator, and a hydraulic manifold. The hydraulic cylinders are located between the
integrated swivel bail and the ears of the hook. They connect to a hydraulic accumulator. The
accumulator is charged with hydraulic fluid and maintained at a predetermined pressure setting
by the counterbalance circuit in the main hydraulic control system manifold. A remote valve on
the driller’s console allows the counterbalance cylinders to extend and retract to aid in rig-up and
rig-down operations.

STAND JUMP option

Varco has developed a new feature for the TDS-11SA called STAND JUMP. It consists of a
switch at the driller’s console allowing you to change the mode of operation of the
counterbalance cylinders from DRILL, which is a standard counterbalance condition, to
STAND JUMP. The STAND JUMP feature allows the cylinders to lift the weight of the top
drive off the drill string while breaking out a connection. This eases the stress on the threads and
avoids damage. The cylinders lift the swivel bail off its resting point on the hook.

Pear Link

Clevis Pin

Counterbalance
32.7" Fully Extended
Cylinder
31.5" as Shown
24.2" Fully Retracted

Bail

Pre-fill Valve

To Counterbalance Accumulator

Counterbalance system
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AC motors and control system
The TDS-11SA uses two 400-hp or 350-hp AC motors. They are located on top of the gearcase,
which minimizes the distance from the well centerline to the rear of the guide beam.
Varco selected AC drilling motors for use on the TDS-11SA because they provide the following
benefits:
❏ Reliability
❏ Low maintenance
❏ Nonpolluting
❏ Wide operational range
❏ May be stalled indefinitely at full torque
❏ 150% overload capability for up to one minute
❏ Non-sparking
The AC motors available to power the TDS-11SA are 600 VAC, 3 phase. Input frequencies vary
from 0 to 80 Hz. Each motor requires 1100 CFM of cooling air.
Each motor is rated at 400 hp or 350 hp with a maximum continuous output torque of 1,800 ft
lb and 1,550 ft lb per motor respectively. The maximum continuous torque is available from 0 to
1200 motor rpm, with continuous 400 hp or 350 hp from 1200 motor rpm up to the maximum
rated motor speed of 2400 rpm.
Combining the two 400 hp AC motors (800 hp total) and utilizing the 10.5:1 gear ratio
provides 37,500 ft lb of torque at a drill operating speed range of 0 to 114 rpm. Maintaining the
800 output hp provides 18,250 ft lb of torque at a maximum drill speed of 228 rpm. A graphical
display is appears in Section 6.
Combining the two 350 hp AC motors (700 hp total) and utilizing the 10.5:1 gear ratio
provides 32,500 ft lb of torque at a drill operating speed range of 0 to 114 rpm. Maintaining the
700 output hp provides 15,100 ft lb of torque at a maximum drill speed of 228 rpm. A graphical
display is appears in Section 6.
The open-frame design of the AC drilling motors allows the cooling air to pass through the
inside of the motors, which provides more efficient transfer of rotor and winding heat to the
cooling air. The motors are manufactured specifically for top drive applications. They include:
❏ Internal temperature sensors
❏ Double varnish impregnated windings
❏ Upgraded bearing/shaft seals
❏ High-capacity bearings
❏ Tapered output shafts

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 Hydraulic Motor Brake (Ref)

Upper Grease Fitting

Thrust Ball Bearing

Foot Mounting Pad

Air Inlet
(1100 CFM)

End Coil

Rotor Assembly (Laminated)

Motor Frame (Laminated)

Stator Assembly (Laminated)

Air Exhaust
Motor Shaft (Vertical Type)

End Coil
Mounting Base

Lower Grease Fitting

Pinion Gear (Ref) Guide Roller Bearing

Typical AC Drilling motor

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 Section 3
Operation

Driller’s interface and driller’s console

The driller’s console is manufactured from 300-series stainless steel and it uses full-size, oil-tight
switches and indicators. It is designed for purging to meet hazardous area requirements. By re-
quest, Varco can supply the console with Pyle-National, U.L., or Ex connectors.

Throttle control
The throttle uses a design similar to the standard throttle control used with SCR systems. The
handle is robust and includes integral stops to prevent damage.

Torque control
Two torque limit potentiometers are provided for setting drill and makeup torque limits.
The drill limit control allows the driller to set the maximum torque output of the top drive to
match the drill pipe size being used.
The makeup control sets the torque when making up connections using the TDS-11SA drilling
motors.

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 Top Drive

DC Generator
(Alternate) Encoder Motor Motor
* Mast 1 2
- + Terminaton
Panel

* Variable
- Frequency
Inverter System
Electrical Panel
Electrical
Service
Loop J-Box Solenoids
Aux. Power
Loop
Sensors

AC Power PLC
Highline
or
Diesel/Alternator Varco
Set Driller's
Console * Jumper Cable Assemblies
could be used between
Mast Termination Plate
and Skid (Control House).

Electrical interface

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 Switches
Various switches control the following functions:

❏ Drill/Spin/Torque mode select

❏ Link tilt
❏ Brake
❏ Backup clamp
❏ Powered rotating head
❏ IBOP valve
❏ Forward and reverse selection for the drill pipe rotation
❏ Emergency stop
❏ Stand jump (optional)

Indicators
Various indicators report status/faults to the driller:
❏ Oil pressure loss
❏ Drill motor over temp
❏ Blower loss
❏ IBOP closed
❏ Brake
❏ Drive fault

PIPEHANDLER BRAKE IBOP

MAKE-UP OIL BRAKE IBOP
CURRENT LIMIT PRESS LOSS ROTATE LINK TILT FLOAT ON CLOSED
LEFT RIGHT THROTTLE

EMERGENCY
0 MAX
PURGE LOSS
DRILL MOTOR TORQUE WRENCH LINK TILT BRAKE
IBOP
STOP
OVERTEMP PUSH & HOLD OFF AUTO
DRILL TILT OFF BRAKE OPEN CLOSE
ON

0 MAX

DRIVE OFF DRILL TORQUE

ALARM LAMP
SPIN BLOWER LOSS /
SILENCE CHECK HYDRAULIC POWER FAULT REVERSE FORWARD TORQUE RPM
DRILL TORQUE AUTO ON

0 MAX

Torque Meter RPM Meter

Varco driller’s console (VDC)

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 Varco control system
The driller’s PLC panel is located in the environmentally controlled variable frequency inverter
house.
It provides an interface between the driller’s console, the variable frequency inverter, and the
TDS-11SA. It includes the following components:
❏ Control logic for system interlocks
❏ Blower and oil pump motor starters
❏ Control circuitry for pipehandler functions
❏ Power supply for TDS-11SA solenoids and VDC indicators
Inputs to the variable frequency drive is via serial communications that provide speed and torque
inputs, and on, reverse and emergency stop inputs. Additionally, any changes to alarm or
interlock functions have no effect on the frequency drive. Function changes are implemented
with the same programming tools used on the standard Varco top drive systems.
The control system receives input from the operator controls on the driller’s console and
processes this information through the programmable logic controller (PLC). It controls the
responses of the cooling system motor, the solenoid valves, the brakes, IBOP functions, and
sensors. The control system reads the status of the sensors and acts as an interlock to prevent
inadvertent tool operations. It notifies the driller of the operational status of the TDS-11SA and
provides a diagnosis of any inadvertent operational conditions.

Variable frequency inverter

The variable frequency inverter (VFI) consists of the following three major sections:

Rectifier or converter
In this section, the incoming 3-phase AC power is converted to DC for use by the power devices.
Alternately, by bypassing the rectifier section, the drive can be powered from a 740 VDC
generator.

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 Power modules
Motor speed control requires, a variable frequency voltage. To do this, DC power is converted to
an output waveform that consists of a series of pulses. The duration of each pulse is controlled so
that the voltage to the AC motors appears as an AC sine wave. The technique of using pulses to
develop a waveform that appears to a motor to be a sine wave is called pulse width modulation or
PWM.

Control section
The control section monitors the performance of the drilling motor, accepts throttle and torque
limit signals from the TDS-11SA control system, and controls the firing circuits of the power
modules.
To vary motor speed, the driller uses a hand throttle. The throttle varies the frequency and volt-
age to the motor. Because the drilling motor is frequency synchronous, the motor speed is
proportional to the frequency (i.e., 20 Hz is 600 motor rpm, 40 Hz is 1200 motor rpm).
One of the greatest advantages of an AC variable frequency drive is the quality of the speed and
torque control. It allows you to precisely control drill pipe speed over the full operational range.

Variable Frequency Drive

600 VAC, 42 to 62 Hz
780 VDC
Resultant Pulse DC 20 Hz=600 RPM @ Mtr.
3-Phase (733 AMPS Max) 0
0 0

0-575VAC, 0 to 80 Hz, 3-Phase

0
Insulated gate Bi-polar
Transistors (IGBT)

TDS-11SA AC Motors
+

AC
Power
Source

-
AC Inverter
(AC Frequency Drive) Inverter Controller
0
40 Hz=1200 RPM @ Mtr.
PLC
Data Bus

AC Power conversion to variable frequency

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 Service loop
The TDS-11SA has an onboard hydraulic system and, therefore, does not need a fluids service
loop. This adds to the cost-effectiveness of the TDS-11SA drilling system and provides a safer
work area.
The TDS-11SA service loops consist of power and ground cables, composite cable for all con-
ductors for drilling motors and actuators (solenoid) control, and auxiliary power cables. Cable
configurations are available for portable and fixed applications for U.L. and EEx requirements.

Drilling ahead

Drilling ahead with triples

This is the common drilling mode for the TDS-11SA. There are various sources for triples to
drill with. On skidding rigs drilling multiple wells, or rigs that can move with racked pipe, the
drill pipe can be left racked and used to drill the next well. If triples do not currently exist to drill
with, there are two recommended methods of obtaining them. One is to leave some triples
racked in the derrick when tripping back in the hole and finish the trip with singles. Enough
triples should be left racked to handle anticipated bit life. The second is to make up triples in the
mousehole while drilling ahead or during rig idle time. For safety reasons it is best to have a
pivoting mousehole so it can be put in a vertical plane to simplify making connections. Note that
the connections just need to be spun up as they will be torqued when the top drive motor applies
the make-up torque.
Procedure for drilling ahead with triples:
a. Drill down the existing stand and set the slips.
b. Breakout the saver sub from the drill pipe using the top drive motor and backup clamp in
the pipehandler.
c. Spinout the connection using the drilling motor.
d. Lift the top drive.
e. The derrickman latches the triple in the elevator and the floor crew stabs it in the box.
f. Lower the top drive, stabbing the pipe into the stabbing guide until the pin of the saver sub
enters the box.
g. Spin-up and torque the connection using the drilling motor (make-up torque must be pre-
set). Use a backup tong to react the torque.
h. Pull the slips, start the mud pumps and drill ahead.
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Set slips on Raise block Pickup stand with Lower block to Pull slips
string elevator stab motor into
Tilt link tilt top of stand Start circulation
Stop circulation to derrickman Stab bottom of
stand onto string Spin in motor Begin drilling
Breakout and stand
connection
using pipehandler Makeup both
and drilling motor connections with
(in reverse) motor

1 2 3 4 5

Link
Makeup
Tilt

Start
Circulation

Stop
Circulation

Stab Makeup

Drilling ahead with triples

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 Drilling ahead with singles
Typically there are two situations when it is desirable to drill ahead with singles. One is
beginning operations on a new well and there are no triples made-up and racked back. The other
is when surveys must be made every 30 feet (kicking off using a downhole mud motor). The link
tilt feature makes drilling with singles safe and efficient by moving the elevators to the mousehole
to pick up the singles.
Procedure for drilling ahead with singles:
a. Drill down the existing joint and set the slips.
b. Breakout the saver sub from the drill pipe using the top drive motor and the backup clamp
in the pipehandler.
c. Spin out the connection using the drilling motor.
d. Lift the top drive until elevators clear box.
e. Actuate the link tilt to bring the elevator over to the single in the mousehole, lower the top
drive and latch the elevator around the single in the mousehole.
f. Pull the single out of the mousehole and as the pin clears the floor, release the link tilt to
allow the single to come to well center.
g. Stab the connection at the floor and lower the top drive allowing the added single to enter
the stabbing guide.
h. Spin-up and torque the connection using the drilling motor (torque mode). Set a backup
tong to react the torque.
i. Pull the slips, start the mud pumps and drill ahead.

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Set slips on Tilt links to Pickup single with Lower block to Pull slips
string mousehole elevator stab motor into
top of single Open IBOP
Stop circulation Latch drill pipe Release link tilt
elevator around Spin in motor Start circulation
Close IBOP single Stab bottom of and single
single onto string Begin drilling
Breakout Makeup both
connection connections with
using pipehandler motor in
and drilling motor torque mode
(in reverse)

1 2 3 4 5

Makeup

Open
IBOP

Close Link
IBOP Tilt
Stab Makeup

Drilling ahead with singles

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 Tripping in and tripping out
Tripping is handled in the conventional manner. The link tilt feature can be used to tilt the
elevator to the derrickman, enhancing his ability to latch it around the pipe thus improving trip
times.
The link tilt has an intermediate stop which is adjustable to set the elevator at a convenient
working distance from the monkey board. The intermediate stop is tilted out of the way to allow
the elevator to reach the mousehole.
The elevator may rotate in any direction from frictional or torque forces realized by the drill
string.
If a tight spot or key seat is encountered while tripping out of the hole, the drilling motor may
be spun into the stand at any height in the derrick and circulation and rotation established
immediately to work the pipe through the tight spot.

Back reaming
The TDS-11SA permits reaming out of open hole to prevent pipe sticking and reducing keyseat
formation, without affecting racking functions associated with normal tripping; i.e., no singles to
contend with. This is provided by the ability of the top drive and backup clamp to breakout 93
foot stand in the derrick/mast.
Procedures for reaming out of the hole:
a. Hoist the block while circulating and rotating the string until the third connection appears.
b. Stop circulation and rotation, and set the slips.
c. Breakout the stand at floor level, and spin out using the drilling motor.
d. Breakout the drilling motor from the top of the stand using the top drive motor and backup
clamp, then spin out with the drilling motor.
e. Pick up the stand with the drill pipe elevator.
f. Rack stand back.
g. Lower the top drive to the floor.
h. Stab drilling motor into box, spin-up and torque with the drilling motor. With light slip
loads, the top drive and backup clamps can be used to torque the connection.
i. Resume circulation and continue reaming out of the hole.

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Hoist while Set slips on Hoist free stand Setback stand Lower block,
circulating and string with elevator using link tilt stab motor into
rotating string
Breakout connec-
When 3-rd tion using pipehandler Spin in motor
connection and drilling motor and makeup
surfaces, stop (reverse) connection with
rotation and motor
circulation Breakout and
spinout stand Start circulation,
at floor pull slips,
hoist and rotate

1 2 3 4 5

Breakout Hoist Setback

Hoist and
Rotate

Breakout

Back reaming

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 Well control procedures
The TDS-11SA can stab into the string at any point in the derrick. While drilling, the remotely
controlled upper IBOP valve is always in the string for immediate use as needed.
The lower IBOP valve is the same type as the upper IBOP valve except it must be operated
manually with a wrench. Both valves always remain in the string and are therefore always readily
available by connecting the TDS-11SA to the drill string.
To attach well control equipment to the drill string the torque arrestor frame assembly can be
pulled away from the drill string by opening the clamp cylinder gate.
After removing the lower valve from the upper valve, the lower valve remains connected to the
drill string for well control purposes. The TDS-11SA includes crossover subs for connecting the
drill stem to the lower valve.
Procedure for well control during tripping operations:
a. On indication of a kick, set the slips and stab the top drive into the string.
b. Spin-up and torque connection.
c. Close remote upper IBOP.
Internal pipe pressure of up to 15,000 psi is now held by the upper IBOP valve. If it becomes
necessary to continue tripping in with a dart valve, or another well control accessory, the
lower IBOP valve can be used to assist the operation. In this case, the following steps may be
followed:
d. Lower string to the floor and reset the slips.
e. Manually close the lower IBOP valve.
f. With the tugger line attached to the back of the unit, swing out the torque arrestor clamp
cylinder assembly.
g. Remove the lower and intermediate tool joint locks.
h. Breakout lower IBOP and saver sub from upper IBOP using tongs.
i. Install appropriate crossover sub, check valve or circulation sub on top of lower IBOP valve.
j. Proceed with normal well control procedures.

Running casing
For casing operations, longer elevator links (180") must be used to allow clearance for cementing
head under the backup clamp in the pipehandler.
Attach a short piece of hose to the saver sub in the pipehandler to fill the casing while lowering.
Use the remotely controlled upper IBOP valve to start and stop the fluid flow.

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 Rotating Link
Adapter
Landing Collar

Upper IBOP
Actuator Cylinder

Main Shaft Tugger

Line
Torque Arrestor
Frame

V
IBOP Actuator A
Yoke R
C
O
Upper IBOP
Actuator Shell
P
H
5
0
Upper IBOP
(Remote Access) Crank Arm

Lower IBOP
(Manual Access)

Tool Joint
Lock Typical (3)

O
Saver Sub
ARC
V

Clamp Cylinder Gate

(Shown Open)
Swing
Clear
Back-Up Clamp
Assembly

Well control procedures

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 Add X-Over Sub
Rotating Link (Check Valve etc.)
Adapter

Upper IBOP
Remote Actuator
Hydraulic Cylinder

V
A
Upper IBOP R
(Remote) C Lower IBOP
O Valve
P
H
5
0

Saver Sub

Insert New
Saver Sub

Drill Pipe
Break-out
Closed Lower
IBOP Valve
VARCO

PH-50 Pipehandler well control procedures

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 Section 4
Installation

Installing the TDS-11SA

To install a TDS-11SA on an existing rig there will need to be some electrical and mechanical/
structural modifications. Dependent upon the specific rig characteristics, possible modifications
could be:
❏ Location of mast termination panel for electrical service loop
❏ Extension of standpipe to 73'
❏ Replacement of rotary hose (75')
❏ Installation of AC drive electrical generator (new or upgrade)
❏ Derrick bundle with quick disconnects, or cable tray and cables
❏ Tie-back for torque reaction beam
❏ Crown pad eye for guide beam
❏ Location of tongs, pipe spinner, mud bucket and trigger lines
❏ Guide beam clearance to girts and fastline
❏ Location of casing stabbing board
All of the above modifications may not be necessary, but all must be considered as well as the
overall rig floor layout in order to ensure that proper installation, time utilization and accurate
cost information is made. One of many possible rig floor layouts is depicted below (reference
only).
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 135' (41,1 M) Derrick Bundle
Dimensions are Typical and
for Reference ONLY 86 ft (26,2 M) Service Loop
with Quick Disconnects

Standpipe Manifold
Deadline
Anchor

Mast Termination Panel Winch

Bolted to Mast Leg
@ 83' (25 M)
15' (4,6 M)

75' (3 M) Mud Hose

Connected to Standpipe
*
@ 70' (21M) Level
Rathole

Mousehole
Drawworks

V-Door
Ramp
CL Well

TDS-11SA
15' (4,6 M)

Varco CL Well
Driller’s Setback Area
Console
Winch

Spreader Beam
@10' (3 M) Level
Choke & Kill Manifold

15' (4,6 M) 3' (0,9 M)

* This Length is for Masts/Derricks

with Operating Height 147' and above.

Example TDS-11SA rig floor layout

The functional operation of a TDS-11SA has many considerations, a primary consideration is

the mast/derrick height. The working height and crown clearance are two primary factors to
finalize prior to ordering and installing your TDS-11SA. Working height and Crown clearance
can both vary dependent upon hook, block, bail, elevator links, and coupling chosen. A typical
TDS-11SA mast interface is provided. A mast/derrick interface requirements and worksheet is
provided in Section 6.

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 Existing Traveling Equipment Crown
(500 ton Hook/Block Combo-Typ.)
13.5 ft(4,1 M)
Clearance**
Block Top
Varco Portable
* Dimensions are Subject for
Verification Top Drive System 13.5 ft(4,1 M)*
** Standard TDS Configuration- TDS-11SA Stroked-Typ.
Two IBOP's with 108" Elev. Links.
Bail Rest

Sectional Guide Beam 18.0 ft(5,4 M)

TDS Work Height**
Tool Joint
Service Loop Saddle
at ~80 Ft(24,4 M) Level*

75 ft(22,9 M) Mud Hose* Connected

142 ft(43,3 M) - Clear Working Height

to Standpipe at 73 ft (22,3 M) Level

200 ft(61 M)* Unitized

Service Loop 93 ft (28,4 M)
Drill Stand
Made-up at
4 ft (1,2 M)
Portable Torque Reaction Beam Level

2 Custom Spanners on"A- Frames

10.0 ft (3 M)-Min*
or Mast Side Panels

7.0 ft (2,1 M)-Min

Varco Driller's Control

150 ft (45,7 M) Control

Cable with Connectors
CL
Beam
Unitized Variable Frequency Service Loop
Inverter & Varco Control Panel Tool Joint
4.0 ft(1,2 M)
"Local Power Supply" Drill Floor
(Diesel/Alternator Set)

3X100 ft(3X30,5 M)
AC Cables

Typical TDS-11SA mast interface

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 Another key consideration in selecting and successfully operating a top drive is how well the top
drive fits inside of the mast/derrick. Given the specific dimensions within the mast/derrick legs,
the top drive and its guidance system need to utilize the complete working height.
Provided below is a detailed top view of the TDS-11SA.

18.90(480)
12.50(318)
3.20(81) Carriage Assembly
Guide Beam

1.30(57) 8.07
(205)
C
L Guide
Beam

34.0 C
L Motor
(864)
30.0
(762)
56.5
13.90 (1435)
(353) Ref

CL S/L
Brkt.
CL Well
18.0 5.0
(457) (127)
22.0
(559) 19.0
(274)
Gear
Case

Guard S-Pipe
C 36.9(937)
L Well
32.6(828) C
L S-Pipe
15.75(400) 10.63(270)
C
L S-Pipe
CL Motor 31.50(800) C
L Motor

26.0(660) C
L S/L
31.0(787)
Brkt.
Dimensions Are In
Inches (Millimeters)
52.0(1321) 8.56
(217)

TDS-11SA Envelope/plan view

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 The TDS-11SA is shipped on a transportation skid with the PH-50 pipehandler connected. In
the skid the top drive is attached to the upper section of the guide beam. Using the hook or a
crane the TDS-11SA and skid is moved to the rig floor.

Hook

Bail Lock Assembly

Hoist

Lifting Attach Lifting

Sling Sling to Bail for
Hoisting

TDS-11SA
in position
prior to lifting
from Skid
3
2

V Door
Ramp

1
Backup Line

Moving the TDS-11SA to the rig floor

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 Connecting the hook to the TDS-11SA bail and removing the lock pin allows for the unit to be
separated from the transportation skid.

2
TDS-11SA lifted
from Skid

Hoist

Lifting Block

Skid
TDS-11SA prior to
lifting from Skid

Skid
(After removing TDS-11SA)

Removing the TDS-11SA from the skid

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 Following the directions provided in the TDS-11SA service manual allows for easy connection
and locking-in of the remainder of the guide beam section and the attachment to the upper
support brackets.
Guide Beam
❏ Hoist and Lower Top Drive Unit Connecting
with Upper Guide Beam Section Link
to Drill Floor with Traveling
Block Tugger Line TDS-11SA
Power Train
❏ Bring Second Guide Beam Section (Carriage
to Drill Floor and Hook to First Section Stops
Disengaged)

Pinned Guide
Beam Sections
1

Guide Beam
(Assembled)
Carriage Stops
❏ Raise Power Train and Guide Beam (Engaged)
(Two Sections) with Traveling
Block, Stab at Drill Floor and Pin
Guide Beam Sections

❏ Bring Next Guide Beam Section

to Drill Floor and Hook to Bottom
of Lower Guide Beam Section

Lower
Attachment
and Spreader
2 Beam

❏ Repeat Above Procedures to

Complete Guide Beam Assembly

❏ Attach Upper Guide Beam Section

to Connecting Link

❏ Lower Traveling Block Slightly

to Disengage Guide Beam Stops

❏ Pin Lower Attachment 3

to Spreader Beam

Guide beam rig-up

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 Once the guide beam is secured at the top, the lower end of the guide beam is attached to the
spreader beam and tied back to the mast/derrick. Proper attachment and tieback is vital to the
transmission of the system torque to the rig structure.
Flange
Clamps 40-90"(1016-2860 mm)
Straps
A (2 @ Side)
30"(762 mm)

Tieback Link CL Well

CL Well
A
Angle Shims TDS Guide Beam
(Weld as necessary)

Spreader Beam attached

directly to Mast Leg

Straps
(2 @ Side)
View A-A
Beam 15'(4572 mm) Long-Typ.

Mast Leg Mast Leg

Straps
(4 @ Side)
TDS Guide Beam

Straps
(2 @ Side)

Flange
Clamps

Beam 15'(4572 mm)

Long-Typ.

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 Additionally, if hoisting a load that is greater than the capacity of the top drive is necessary, the
tieback is constructed to allow for the top drive and guide beam to be pulled away from well
center.

TDS-11SA
Setback Procedure

1. Set Carriage Latch in

Setdown Position, Lower
Unit to Stops on Guide
Beam and Raise Hook.

Sectional
2. Remove 4 (Four)
Guide Beam Holddown Bolts.

3. Pull Tieback Assembly to

the Side with Air Hoist
to Setback the Entire
Unit and Secure It.

Existing Traveling
Equipment (500Ton
Hook/Block-Typical)

Top Drive Unit in

Tieback Position
Varco Portable
Top Drive System
TDS-11SA

Torque
Reaction
Beam
36" (944)
Min

Air Hoist

TDS-11SA Tieback
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 Additional unit subsystem checkouts and precautions are provided in the TDS-11SA Service
Manual—all of which must be followed to ensure proper functionality of the TDS-11SA unit.
The illustration below shows a typical standard package for a portable TDS-11SA unit.

Mast Service Loop Saddle

(Bolted to Mast Leg)
200 ft(61 m) Unitized Service Loop/Mast Bundle

Top Drive
Connectors

PH-50
Pipehandler

Drive Train
with Carriage

Sectional
Guide Beam
with Pins and
Varco Driller’s Control (VDC) Attachments

Power Unit
Connectors

m
ea
rB
de
p rea
nS
a ctio
e Re
o rqu
l T
rsa
n ive
U

Unitized Variable Frequency Inverter (FVD)

and Varco Control Panel (VCP)

Typical TDS-11SA portable package

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 Section 5
Specifications

General
Transmission 10.5:1 double reduction helical gear
Transmission lube Constant speed pump, force fed, filtered, and air cooled
Powered rotating head Infinitely positionable
System Weight 24,000 lb (10886 kg)

Drilling parameters (800 hp)

Drilling speed range 0 to 228 rpm continuous
Drilling torque 37,500 ft lb maximum continuous (50842 N•m)
Drilling horsepower 800 maximum continuous
Static locking brake 39,000 ft lb (52878 N•m)

Drilling parameters (700 hp)

Drilling speed range 0 to 228 rpm continuous
Drilling torque 32,500 ft lb maximum continuous (44050 N•m)
Drilling horsepower 700 maximum continuous
Static locking brake 39,000 ft lb (52878 N•m)

High speed available (800 hp and 700 hp)

Drilling speed range 0 to 500 rpm continuous
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 Rated capacities
Hoisting 500 Tons, API-8C, PSL-1, SR-1
Drilling (rotating) 500 Tons, API
Water course (main shaft bore) 5,000 psi CWP (3.0 inch)

Drilling motors (two 400 hp AC motors)

Type Reliance Electric, AC induction, forced air cooled.
Rating 400 hp each (800 hp total)
Rated speed 1,200 rpm
Maximum speed 2,400 rpm
Maximum continuous torque 1,800 ft lb each
Maximum intermittent torque 2,600 ft lb each

Drilling motors (two 350 hp AC motors)

Type Reliance Electric, AC induction, forced air cooled.
Rating 350 hp each (700 hp total)
Rated speed 1,200 rpm
Maximum speed 2,400 rpm
Maximum continuous torque 1,550 ft lb each
Maximum intermittent torque 2,288 ft lb each

Pipehandler (PH-50)
Torque capacity 55,000 ft lb (67800 N•m) @ 2,000 psi
Drill pipe range (O.D) 3-1/2" through 5" (89 to 127 mm)
Upper IBOP (remote) 6-5/8" API Reg. RH, Box and Pin
Lower IBOP (manual) 6-5/8" API Reg . RH, Box and Pin
IBOP pressure rating 15,000 psi CWP
Elevator links 350 Tons or 500 Tons, API

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 Section 6
Appendix

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 TRAIN MOTOR
PROTOTYPE TDS-1 1981 TDS-2 DESIGN ONLY

1983 TDS-3 SINGLE SPEED

5.33:1
BECAME THE
INDUSTRY STANDARD

1988
INTERIM SINGLE
SOLUTION TDS-5 SPEED TWO SPEED
7.95/5.08:1 TDS-4 THE NEW
6.67:1 STANDARD

1989

TDS-3H NEW HIGH TORQUE

MOTORS TDS-4H

1990
INTEGRATED FIRST TWO DC
TDS-3S TDS-4S SWIVEL TDS-6S MOTOR DRIVE
5.33:1, 2,200 HP

1991
INTEGRATED INTEGRATED
SWIVEL & BLOCK SWIVEL & BLOCK
TDS-6SB TWO DC MOTOR IDS-1 6.0:1, 1,150 HP
Portable Top Drives

DRIVE DC PLANETARY
DRIVE
1994
1993 10.5:1, 700 HP
TDS-9SA 400 Ton, FIRST
TWO AC MOTOR
FIRST AC DRIVE
MOTOR DRIVE TDS-7S 1996
5.3 : 1, 990 HP 13.1:1-Std. or
TDS-10SA 4.8:1-Opt., 350 HP
250 Ton AC DRIVE

1997
TDS-8SA TDS-3SAC TDS-4SAC TDS-11SA
10.5:1, 700 or 800 HP
500 Ton TWO
AC MOTOR DRIVE
9.0:1, 1,150 HP 1,150 HP AC TOP DRIVES (UPGRADES)
AC MOTOR DRIVE

Varco’s Top Drive Drilling Systems development

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 TDS-10S IDS-1 TDS-11SA
250 Ton System 500 Ton System 500 Ton System
350 HP AC Motor 1,000 HP DC Motor 2x350 or 2x400 HP AC Motors
Output Torque Output Torque Output Torque
20,000 ft-lbs 34,000 ft-lbs 32,500 or 37,500 ft-lbs

Bail Rest

Bail Rest

Bail Rest

23.0 ft
(7,0 m)
IDS-1
Working 18.0 ft
Height (5,5 m)
15.0 ft
(4,6 m) TDS-11SA
TDS-10S Working
Working Height
Height

Tool Joint Tool Joint Tool Joint

Drill Floor

Varco’s Top Drive Drilling Systems comparison

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 Dual AC Motor Top Drive TDS-11SA
2 x 350 = 700 HP or 2 x 400 = 800 HP
500 Ton System, 10.5:1 Transmission

55,000

50,000

45,000

800 HP
40,000
Drill Pipe Torque (ft-lbs)

35,000 700 HP

30,000

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
Drill Pipe RPM

TDS-11SA Output curve

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 Block Top TRAVELING
MAKE MODEL
WORKING HEIGHT WEIGHT (EST)
EQUIPMENT in ft mm lbs kg
660B-500 92 7.6 2324 18500 8391
DRECO 760B-650 105 8.7 2654 23800 10795
760B-750 109 9.0 2756 27500 12474
650H500 91 7.5 2299 13500 6266
Block NATIONAL 660H500 109 9.0 2756 18750 8509
(If Used) 760H650 112 9.3 2832 21800 9888
H350 77 6.4 1956 9380 4255
B500 100 8.3 2543 17900 8119
OILWELL 650
104 8.6 2629 20240 9181
Hook-Block A750 120 10.4 3210 34016 15429
Saddle Combination TB525-6-60 105 8.8 2670 18200 8255
TRAVELING
BLOCKS IDECO TB650-6-60 110 9.2 2794 20500 9299
TB750-7-60 113 9.4 2873 22100 10024
RA52-6-500 92 7.7 2337 13250 6010
CECO RA60-6-650 103 8.6 2621 19158 8690
RA60-7-750 110 9.2 2794 22871 10374
Hook Integrated 500 91 7.6 2315 21500 9752
(If Used) McKISSICK
Drilling 650 109 9.1 2769 22590 10246
System IDS MH
500-1195 92 7.7 2340 21546 10000
(Integrated 650-1090 105 8.7 2664 26932 12500
500 104 8.7 2648 22000 9979
Block and PYRAMID 650/750 103 8.5 2604 27000 12247
Swivel) 540G250 137 11.4 3480 11600 5262
Saddle Saddle
545G350 152 12.6 3861 15260 6922
HOOK-BLOCK NATIONAL 650G500 169 14.1 4293 21250 9639
COMBOS 660G500 184 15.3 4674 26500 12020
(stroked 8") 760G650 192 16.0 4883 31780 14415
IDECO UTB 525-6-60 181 15.1 4607 9000 4082
Swivel 5250 104 8.7 2642 5050 2291
(If Used) 5350 106 8.8 2692 6340 2876
VARCO BJ 5500 117 9.8 2981 9950 4513
S-Type 5750 138 11.5 3493 18090 8205
Drilling 51000 158 13.2 4035 32076 14550
HOOKS 500 97 8.1 2457 6920 3138
Stem Shldr. System (stroked 8") NATIONAL 650 103 8.6 2623 8550 3872
(Integrated 750 113 9.4 2873 9750 4423
Swivel) WEB WILS. 500 120 10.0 3048 8500 3856
500 112 9.3 2845 11850 5500
MH
650/750 138 11.5 3508 18745 8700
P500 92 7.7 2343 5700 2585
NATIONAL P650 94 7.8 2375 6900 3130
P750 116 9.6 2937 11500 5216
PC500 94 7.8 2388 5708 2589
Drilling OILWELL
PC650 96 8.0 2438 7350 3334
System TL-500 91 7.6 2311 5200 2359
IDECO TL-650 101 8.4 2562 6900 3130
TL-750 114 9.5 2899 8200 3719
SWIVELS
LB500 91 7.6 2311 5947 2698
CECO
LB650 99 8.2 2505 6646 3015
SW550 94 7.8 2381 5700 2585
G.-DENVER S500 98 8.1 2486 5800 2631
S650 101 8.4 2570 6850 3107
500 102 8.5 2578 6100 2767
DRECO 650 109 9.1 2769 7000 3175
Tool Joint 750 119 9.9 3001 9100 4128
TDS-3H 214 17.8 5436 32600 14800
TDS-3S 250 20.8 6350 36750 16685
TDS-4H 221 18.4 5613 37000 16798
TDS-4S 250 20.8 6350 38750 17593
To short-couple a Swivel Bail/Top Drive TDS-5H 214 17.8 5436 35200 15981
to a Traveling Block VARCO offers special VARCO TDS-6S * 276 23.0 7010 43750 19826
Adapters with 3 – 4 ft working height TOP DRIVES TDS-7SA 250 20.8 6350 49000 22742
TDS-8SA 250 20.8 6350 37750 17520
* Includes 750 Ton Hook Adapter TDS-9SA 214 17.8 5425 24000 10886
TDS-10SA 192 16.0 4877 18000 8164
** With 500 Ton 60-in Sheave Varco Integrated IDS-11SA 216 18.0 5486 25250 11453
Taveling Block IDS-1
** 346 28.8 8788 49000 22742

Top drive worksheet

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Customer: ..................
Clearance
Block Top
..........................................
.......................................... ..................
(Stroked)
Bail Rest
Existing
Traveling Equipment:
18.0 ft
TDS Working Height
...........................................
Tool Joint
...........................................

Service
Traveling Equipment Loop/Mast
Short-Coupling using Bundle
Saddle

............ft Mast Operating Height

Varco Adapter/Becket @..........ft
(if applicable):

.............ft
............................................
Mud Hose,
............................................ Standpipe
............................................ @..........ft

93 ft Drill Stand
Sectional
Guide Beam

.............ft
Mast
Bundle

.............ft

CL
Beam
Varco Driller's Interface
Tool Joint
AC Inverter
4 ft
Drill Floor

TDS-11SA Mast interface worksheet (generic)

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