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The Baker Hughes' TruTrak system is a 3-D The additional directional sensor (and optional
directional drilling service for low inclined wells gamma sensor) communicates with the
such as S and J-shaped wells that not require TruTrak sensors for near bit inclination,
surface rotation. downhole temperature, steering pressures,
vibrations and status flags. The transmission
The TruTrak system offers a precise, efficient of data to surface is handled via the integrated
and economical answer when the wellbore mud pulser.
quality is a key element of success in low
inclination well profiles. The system is capable of kicking off into any
desired azimuth. It is also able to achieve and
A combination of several leading Baker hold an inclination of up to 30° with
Hughes technologies ensure the geometrically calculated doglegs up to
accomplishment of drilling objectives: 2°/100 ft.
X-treme motor power for maximum ROP As with other Baker Hughes' automated
with roller cone and PDC bits. drilling systems, TruTrak is independent of
Reliable steering head for directional control hydraulics, therefore bit nozzle, mud weight or
in vertical and low inclination wells flow rate can be adjusted to maximize
AutoTrak 3-D steering principle and performance. In addition, the continuous
modularity steering capability allows a perfect control of
well inclination without sacrifice rate of
TruTrak uses near-bit inclination penetration.
measurements to maintain a high-quality
wellpath. The required azimuth information is TruTrak service is available on different
obtained from a sensor sub, which can easily versions depending on the application, with a
be assembled to the tool via modular portfolio of low, medium and high speed
connection on the rigsite. power sections with standard and high power
output.
Features Benefits
Steering mechanism that provides continuous Improved wellbore quality minimizes issues
steering while drilling ahead when running casing and reduces drag forces
No interaction between drill string and
Fully automated drilling system that does not borehole that reduces breakout events,
require surface rotation tortuosity and casing wear while providing
stick-slip avoidance
Steering mechanism that is independent of Drilling performance is optimized by allowing 9-1/2" TruTrak MCLS
hydraulic parameters such as flow rate, mud the adjustment of hydraulic conditions for the
weight and mud properties application
Several types of X-treme motors available to System that can be tailored according to the
provide different ranges of power and speeds. specific requirements of the application.
Deviations from desired inclination are
Steering unit with near-bit inclination and
immediately detected and corrected. Ability to
diagnostic data transmitted to surface in real-
smoothly kick off from vertical and build angle
time
with variable steering force
Reliable system that can be rotated from
Quick steering ribs retraction option
surface if required
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