Running, Orientation, Setting and Milling Procedures: 9 5/8" Trackmaster™ System

Drilling Tools and Remedial
9 5/8" TRACKMASTER™ SYSTEM
RUNNING, ORIENTATION, SETTING AND MILLING PROCEDURES
BEFORE RUNNING THE SYSTEM
 Perform a gauge and scraper run. It is recommended that this be done with the
following assembly: Mills & Stabiliser sized to suit casing drift.
Bit or Window Mill

Casing Scraper
Watermelon Mills (2)
10 Ft Pony Collar
Stabiliser
MWD (optional)
Drill Collars
Drill Pipe
 Alternatively, full gauge stabilisers may be used in place of the watermelon mills and
the casing scraper omitted, should a substantial amount of rotation be required (e.g.
when drilling cement). The assembly stabilisation points should be positioned such
that it simulates the stiffness of the complete Trackmaster™ system. Depending upon
the type of MWD system that is to be used, it may also be prudent to evaluate the
hydraulic impact of the MWD at the operating flow rates - this is particularly
important in deep hole applications. It is then possible to alter any system aspect prior
to running with the system.
Note: It is strongly recommended that if possible the scraper be run past setting depth, by 50
Ft, then pulled back and circulation commenced. This is to ensure any debris is
pushed below the setting depth and not circulated back up past the scraper.
The Trackmaster™ can be set at any depth. It is set hydraulically therefore there is no
requirement to interact with a cement or bridge plug to initiate the setting of the whipstock.
As with any whipstock sidetrack the Trackmaster™ system should be set between 2 casing collars.
This is to ensure integrity between the anchoring packer and the milling and the drilling assemblies.
Casing coupling positions may be pre-verified using a CCL or from the casing tally (if this is
sufficiently accurate). Should a CCL be used, correlation between drill pipe and wireline depth will
be necessary.
Schlumberger Drilling Tools and Remedial

9th Floor West Wing, Rohas Perkasa, 9 Jalan P. Ramlee, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: 60-3-2166-7788
THE MUD SYSTEM
 High viscosity "milling mud" is not required when whipstock side-tracking.
ORIENTATION OF THE TRACKMASTER™
 The whipstock is usually orientated with a MWD. If the hole angle is less than 5
degrees then a gyro may be used in conjunction with a UBHO sub. It should be noted
that newer MWD tools can read at angles of less than 5 degrees but this should be
checked and evaluated on an individual well basis.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
 Install ditch magnets. (Protects the pumps from recirculated cuttings)
 Approximately 8 gallons of hydraulic oil will be required on rig floor to fill up the
whipstock and Running Tool if this is a high temperature hole.
 Test the By-pass Valve: Optional
Pick up the following assembly:

Kelly Cock (closed)
Multi Cycle By-pass
MWD Tool
Drill Pipe
Run in the hole 2 - 5 stands.

The Multi-Cycling By-Pass Valve will be configured to cycle at 300 - 400gpm.
Bring up the pumps slowly and assess the minimum flow rate required to activate the MWD.
Record the parameters. Cycle the pumps with 350 Gpm five times to operate the valve.
On the sixth cycle bring the pumps up slowly and record the flow rate required to close the
valve. Once complete, pull back and remove the kelly cock and make up the Trackmaster™
assembly
 Safety note: ensure the driller is aware that when the by-pass valve closes he will be
pumping against a closed valve.

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RUNNING PROCEDURE
1 Pick-up whipstock
Pick up the whipstock with tugger from catwalk. A certified lifting eye is at back of
whipstock. Place the sling around the anchor not around the protector sleeve. Set the
system in the rotary table. As a safety back up make sure the BOP rams are shut and
leave the tugger connected.
2 Bolt the “One Trip” Mill to the Whipstock Assembly
Bolt the Mill nose to the Whip Assembly. Connect hydraulic Line.
3 Fill Whipstock and Running Tool with Hydraulic Oil
Run the whipstock assembly below the rotary table to the top of running tool. Break
the connection and top-up with hydraulic oil. Insert the floating piston into the tool.
4 Orient Whip Face to MWD Tool (and UBHO if used)
Scribe the whipstock face to the MWD or UHBO for reference purposes.
5 Making up the BHA and running in the hole
Make up the remainder of the BHA and run in the hole under controlled conditions, 3 minutes per
stand. Watch the weight indicator carefully and record up-weights regularly. Monitor the trip-tank
for the correct fill up. Extra caution should be observed when at the BOP’s and casing cross-overs
etc.

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5 Making up the BHA and running in the hole: continued
 Standard Assembly:
Trackmaster™ Whipstock system c/w anchor

Trackmaster™ Mill
Running tool
1 x 5” HWDP
Multi Cycle By-pass Valve
MWD Tool and/or UBHO Sub
*15 x 6 1/2” D/Cs
HWDP
DP to surface
*HWDP may be used in place of the D/Cs

Bottom Hole Assembly Weight should be at least 35,000 lbs.
Note: No Jars should be run with this assembly.
7 Position the bottom of the Anchor at the required depth.
The bottom of the anchor should be a minimum of 5 Ft above a casing collar.
8 Orient and Set Trackmaster™ system with MWD
Fill the pipe slowly (10 spm). Take up & down Weights.
Slack off to neutral weight at setting depth.
Once at setting depth, begin circulating to obtain MWD toolface survey turn pumps off. Turn
assembly as required to obtain desired orientation and re-survey. Once correctly oriented, cycle
the pumps to achieve the closed position on the Multi Cycle By-pass Valve. Once the valve is
closed reduce the pump rate and slowly pressure up to 3,500 psi. Hold and maintain this pressure
while going through the setting and shearing procedures.
Note: High pressures may be experienced during the setting sequence. All personnel
must be made aware and all necessary precautions taken.

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9 Anchor / Packer Setting.
Slack off 25-30k lbs and then overpull 25-30k lbs to verify the anchor / packer is correctly set.
10 Shearing the Bolt
Pick-up 50,000 lbs overpull and shear bolt. Monitor for the pressure drop as the
hydraulic hose ruptures.
11 Start Milling
Lower the assembly to just above the whipstock. Determine the free-rotating torque. Begin rotation
and lower assembly until torque is taken. Mill through the window and then drill a rathole, usually
12 to 15 Ft beyond the end of whipface although it can be less if required.
Typical milling parameters:

Rotary : 80 - 120rpm
Weight : 10,000 – 25000 Lbs. Maximum weight on mill - 35,000 Lbs
Note: When the mill reaches the end of the whip face the quality of the
cement/formation must be assessed. If the ROP in the formation is unusually
high, ie. greater than 20 Ft / Hr, then milling and washing should be kept to a
minimum in case the formation in the window area is washed out or made
unstable.
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12 Milling Completed
Check the passage of the mills through the window with different parameters, recording any drag
and torque observed.
1. Rotating with pumps on.

2. No rotation with pumps on.
3. No rotation and no pumps on.
Circulate bottoms up with the mill above the window then pull out of the hole. A Formation Integrity
Test, if required, can be performed prior to pulling out of the hole.
13 Out of the hole.
Assess the mill condition to evaluate if a remedial clean up trip is required.
Allowable mill wear across the 3 mills is: 3/8" under gauge on the lead and follow mill and 1/4"
under gauge on the watermelon mill.
Factors affecting the mill wear such as formation type and the length of rat hole drilled should be
taken into consideration.
14 Drilling Assembly
Make up and run in the hole with the required drilling assembly to drill ahead.
For information: Various steerable drilling systems have been used, without problems, in
conjunction with our whipstock systems. It has been observed that very occasionally a drilling
assembly requires to be orientated or turned to allow the drilling assembly to pass the whip face.

Telephone: 60-3-2166-7788
TRACKMASTER TM DATA SHEET
Customer RBG Supervisor

Platform / Rig Job Number
Well Number Date
Contact Name(s)
Contact Telephone Number
Contact Fax Number
Contact e-mail address
Purchase Order \ Contract Details
WELL DATA
Anchor Type Required Permanent Retrievable Mechanical Bottom Trip

(check one) Packer Anchor Anchor
Casing Details Size

Weight
Grade
Required Whipstock Setting Depth
Required Orientation
(Max. 70 Deg. left or right off high side)
Hole Angle at Setting Depth
Maximum Dog Leg to this Point
Casing Coupling Position determined by: CCL or TALLY
Mud Properties - Type & Weight
(when orientating and setting whip)
MWD : Type & Operating Flow Parameters
Gyro ( if required)
Formation at whip depth
Drill Collar Connections
Drill Pipe Connections
Additional Information

Telephone: 60-3-2166-7788

Telephone: 60-3-2166-7788

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