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MWD/LWD Service

The document discusses several MWD/LWD services provided by Target including standard directional MWD, gamma LWD, resistivity LWD, and pressure while drilling services. The services provide downhole measurements to aid in well placement including inclination, azimuth, toolface, gamma, resistivity, and pressure readings. Specifications are provided for accuracy and resolution of readings, operating parameters, and physical specifications of the different tools.

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MWD/LWD Service

The document discusses several MWD/LWD services provided by Target including standard directional MWD, gamma LWD, resistivity LWD, and pressure while drilling services. The services provide downhole measurements to aid in well placement including inclination, azimuth, toolface, gamma, resistivity, and pressure readings. Specifications are provided for accuracy and resolution of readings, operating parameters, and physical specifications of the different tools.

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MWD/LWD SERVICE

MWD
Standard Directional
MWD Service
Service Benefits

Provides reliable Directional MWD measurements in hole sizes down to


5-7/8” diameter. (9-1/2” - 4-3/4” Collar Sizes).
Transmits: Hole Inclination, Azimuth, Tool Face & Circulating Temperature
(tool also transmits a Quality Assurance status word with each transmission).
Tool modes can be programmed from surface.
Continuous tool faces in steering mode.
Survey transmission time: Average 90 seconds
Tool face update rate: Average 30 seconds.
Average 9 seconds in fast mode.
Power Source: High temperature lithium battery.

Operating Parameters Directional Sensor Specifications

Maximum Flow rates by Collar Size: Accuracy


9-1/2” OD: 1200 GPM Inclination: +/- 0.1°
8” OD: 1100 GPM Azimuth: +/-0.5° (inc > 5°)
6-3/4” OD: 800 GPM Magnetic Tool Face +/- 1.0°
4-3/4” OD: 480 GPM Gravity Tool Face : +/- 0.5°
No lower flow limit Temperature: +/- 0.5°C

Nominal pressure drop* Repeatability


(Dependent on mud weight & flow rate) Inclination: +/- 0.05°
Azimuth: +/-0.5°
Maximum sand content: 1% by volume**
Maximum operating temperature: 302°F Crossover to highside tool face
at inclinations > 3.0°
Maximum operating pressure: 15000psi
(20000psi available)
Maximum drill String RPM: No limit
LCM circulation limits: No limit ***
* Refer to Target’s pressure drop charts
** No uphole filter required
*** LCM pills may inhibit tool operations. See
LCM Guidelines for full details

Technology for Well Placement


MWD/LWD SERVICE

GAMMA
Directional Gamma LWD
Service
Service Benefits

Gamma module is compatible with all Target’s MWD systems down


to 3-1/8” OD

Rapid service upgrade at the wellsite without deploying extra complete


downhole assemblies

Self contained module with its own power source ensures Directional
MWD reliability is not compromised

Does not increase the length of the BHA because of sonde configuration.

Gamma Sensor Specifications

Photomultiplier tube with 4” x 1-1/4” scintillation detector.

Service Specifications

Gamma update rate: Average 60 seconds.


Gamma memory sampling: 16 second samples.
Gamma memory life: 1,000 hours.
Directional Survey transmission time: As per standard
Directional MWD service.

Operating Parameters and Physical Specifications

As per Directional MWD Service


Gamma Battery
Cartridge

Processor

High Voltage
Assembly

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MWD/LWD SERVICE

PWR
Directional Gamma Resistivity LWD
Service
Service Benefits

PWR tool is compatible with all Target’s MWD systems down to 3 – 1/8”
Rapid upgrade at well site
Sub mounted with its own power supply

PWR Tool specifications

PWR tool provides two resistivity curves (Phase and Amplitude Ratio) with different
depths of investigation.

Depth of investigation varies with the value of Rt being measured:


DOI @ Rt = 20 ohm.m, Phase – 69.3”, A.R. – 133.4”
DOI @ Rt = 1 ohm.m, Phase – 39.0”, A.R. – 60.6”

Vertical Resolution varies with value of Rt being measured:


Vertical Resolution @ Rt = 20 ohm.m, Phase – 2.3m, A.R. – 4.8m
Vertical Resolution @ Rt = 0.2 ohm.m, Phase – 0.26m, A.R. – 0.58”

1 Mhz operating frequency.

Service Specifications

Resistivity update rate: Average 60 seconds.


Memory update as requested: 25 – 60 seconds.
PWR battery life: 500 hours.
Directional Survey transmission time: As per standard.
Directional MWD service.

Advanced data modelling:


Dipping bed modelling available to predict the resistivity response in the
presence of a dipping formation

Both Phase and A.R. Readings can corrected to set depths of


investigation for better comparison with wire line tools.

Technology for Well Placement


MWD/LWD SERVICE

PDD
Pressure During Drilling
“Real-time” & Memory MWD / LWD Service
Service Benefits

Available in 3 ⅛”, 3 ½”, 4 ¾”, 6 ¾”, 7 ¾” and 8 ¼” OD tool diameters.


.

Sensor Specifications
Measurement Range: 0 - 15000 psi
Accuracy: +/- 0.25% of full scale
Repeatability: +/- 3 psi
Transmitted Resolution 3.662 psi / bit
Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to 150°C

Measurement Type: Keller Piezo Resistive Silicon Sensor


Detection Method: Phase sensitive detector / Synchronous demodulator
Bridge Excitation: AC
Corrections: 4th order temperature correction of bias and scale
factor
Averaging Time: Adjustable from 1sec - 30sec
Update Time Adjustable from 1sec - 30sec

Memory: 2Mb of non-volatile memory


Power Source: High Temperature Lithium Battery
Battery Life 500 hours

Service Applications
• Theoretical ECD modeling
•Real-time downhole hydraulics monitor
• Real-time ECD monitoring and management
• Annulus cuttings overload detection
• Washout detection
• Kick monitoring and control
• Lost circulation detection
• Mud motor performance and control
• Mud rheology control
• Optimization of hole cleaning
• Formation fracturing / loss limitation
• Air and underbalanced drilling well control
• Nitrogen / Air mix control

Technology for Well Placement


MWD/LWD SERVICE

The Target MWD System

Technology for Well Placement


MWD/LWD SERVICE

Short Collar Correction


A short-collar correction algorithm (Survey Correction Programme) for solid state
magnetic surveys, eliminates the need to run an extensive length of non-magnetic
material to obtain a magnetic-non disturbed azimuth, by means of an axial correction. The
correction program needs accurate local geomagnetic data obtained from either the
British Geological Survey (BGS) model (BGGM) or from locally measured data (IFR).

When correcting magnetic surveys the MWD can be run in a standard non-magnetic
collar. The Bz magnetometer measuring the axial magnetic component will measure a
magnetically interfered azimuth due to the steel below and above the MWD collar. SCC
will correct for the axial interference using the local geomagnetic data and the two other
magnetometers sensors values (Bx and By).

When SCC corrections should NOT be used (NO-SCC zone)


Magnetic interference programmes should not be used in high Inclination wells (from +/-
60 degrees inclination), which are drilled in an easterly or westerly direction. The azimuth
uncertainties due to the SCC axial correction will become unacceptable. These
uncertainties will depend on the tool attitude and hence well path and the sensor
calibrations.
The cut-off point to use SCC is +/- 1.5 degrees of azimuth uncertainty.

Technology for Well Placement

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