GEO PIlot Best Practices

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Drill Plugs, Float and Shoe
CMT Plugs
Float Collar
Sitting on rubber the bit is relatively safe, but the
float is a composite of hard cement, plastic and
aluminium with a hole in the middle. The profile of
the bit does not match the top of the
float and so must be drilled into the cement carefully
till all the cutters are in contact.
Shoe
Displacing Fluids
Caution- CMT could fall after leak-off test
Open Hole Drilling
Caution- HOME Command is NOT

understood as a Setting Configuration!!!!
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Oil Status
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Manual Mode-Enable/Disable
Manual mode can be disabled by entering a value of 255 in the

resume toolface timeout field on GP download tab. This is
hardcoded into the firmware to disable manual commands from
the start.
It is critical to be aware that performing a mode switch will turn on

manual mode again. If this occurs the Resume previous toolface
timeout will be 255 seconds.
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Manual Mode
Deflection ON
Same Setting
Wait 20 Seconds
(Max 50)
Pumps On
No Rotation
Pumps off for 90 seconds
New Setting
Wait more than 255
seconds (adjust
toolface during this
time but no rotating)
Deflection OFF
Start Rotating
Above RPM ON
Threshold
Wait 20s
Start Rotating
above RPM ON
Threshold
Get DM Toolfaces
Work String to Get

Desired Toolface
Last Toolface
Target Setting Is
Now Active
Turn Pumps On
Wait 255 Seconds
Start Rotating above

RPM ON Threshold
GP Goes To Zero
% Deflection
GP sets Target
Toolface to a 30 s Old
toolface from DM
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The vdf item RSEXT (extended status) should be included in the
startup list and as a periodic list and should be closely monitored to
verify that manual mode remains disabled throughout the run.
RSEXT includes Vertical mode on or off, and Manual mode on or

off
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On the Downlink Tab the Geo-Pilot Manual Mode

commands must be included in the active downlink items
pane.
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If Manual commands need to be enabled for any reason a mode

switch (cycling pumps) or a downlink Enable will turn them back
on. This works only for 9600/7600 with 3.30+ firmware and for
5200 with 1.38 firmware.
## After Enable, the resume previous

toolface timeout will be 255
seconds.##
Have to be turned OFF- Disable!!!
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GXT-MARSS DOWNLOAD
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GXT-MARSS DOWNLOAD
During Download the RPM threshold should be set higher to enable manual
mode. This will be based on flow rate and GXT motor rev/gal output. Select
a rpm value corresponding to a flow rate lower than you will be using while
drilling.
Its recommended to use the minimum flow rate to turn the FEWD Tools on
(Ex:. Flow rate for LWD on- 600gpm. Motor used has 0.12 rev/gal. Thus,
Threshold for RPM on must have a value close to 600 x 0.12 =72). Keep in
mind that the tool will not turn on until rpm exceeds this value.
This will allow you to use manual mode should you have a problem with
downlink communications.
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GEO-SPAN
Please test the Geospan before running in the hole because if something not working
properly we will have time to fix it without losing rig time.
Example: Pressure Lost on Stand Pipe. It was found an open valve on GeoSpan
resulting on 30 min NPT. This happened because the GSs valve was left opened.
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GEO-SPAN
AFTER CLOSE THE VALVE,

MANUAL CONTROL HANDLE
MUST BE TURNED IN MIDDLE
POSITION
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CRUISE CONTROL
Discontinue use of cruise control in all 9600 hole sections, especially in build
section due to many error involving cruise knowledge.
Tool 9600 drilled 1002 meters in 150 hours before failing due to severe housing
slip and unable to maintain toolface. On surface the Mounting Adapter was found
backed out of the Lower Housing and the SSP was found torqued up against the
locating keys. The Upper Seal area of the tool was also broken and the Seal
housing was parted and Driver sub thrust bearings were broken.
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CRUISE CONTROL- real case

January 20XX at approx. 12:00hrs the tool was drilling in inclination cruise but with
very aggressive settings (max 80% deflection with 0.3 deg tolerance and correction
factor of 6) there was lots of slip stick at this time also. The aggressive inc cruse
settings causes the tool to hunt back and forth around the target settings with max
deflection either up or down which will create a tortuous well path. The inclination
measured at the GP ABG sensor during this period showed micro doglegs up and
down approaching 12deg/30m in places. This practice was repeated at many
intervals during the run.
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DONT FIRE and FORGET ....
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Breaking in Rotary Seals

Start rotation slowly to get oil lubricated over rotary seals. Stage
up to full rotary speed over a period of 10 minutes.
5 rpm for 1 minutes

10/20/30/40 rpm for 1 minutes EACH
60 rpm for 5 minutes
Remember to keep tool at zero deflection
Most practical to do while filling pipe/shallow
pulse test.
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Drilling out the Shoe
Fill pipe and establish circulation parameters and wash

down with good flow one stand before tagging cement
or rubber plug.
If seals havent been broken in do it.
Ensure tool is set at zero deflection
Drill with low weight, 60 to 80 rpm and reduced flow
Pick off bottom frequently to clear debris
Be aware of the danger of pack offs & pressure spikes
Once satisfied plugs have been drilled, work string

repeatedly through plugs, and increase flow
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Drilling out the Shoe cont..
TAKE THE TIME REQUIRED - DO NOT RUSH
Once plugs have been drilled, can increase the WOB
Drill 6m below shoe, and then pull back in to ensure tool is

free from debris, and float is not doughnuted around
reference stabilizer or tool body
Reaming shoes should be drilled with a dedicated run if

possible to avoid problems with excessive aluminum.
Drill rathole with normal good drilling practices
Note: Housing will probably rotate a lot while in casing
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Tripping In
Keep tool at Zero Deflection
If encountering tight hole, do not use excessive force to

work through.
Stop, pull above restriction and work pipe to remove

packed cuttings from around BHA to avoid pack off when
pumps are turned on.
Start pumps carefully and step up to 50% of drilling flow
Keep 1 man on pump throttle ready to turn off

quickly.
Ream through tight hole with 100rpm and v. little WOB
Pick up and backream every 3 to 4 metres
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Reaming In (Expecting tight hole)
If expected to be tight, ream/wash from shoe to TD
Keep deflection at zero
Establish steady circ inside casing at 50% of drilling flow
Record pressure and up/down weights
Keep 1 man on pump throttle ready for pack offs
Wash in where no resistance is seen
Ream where resistance is seen
Recommend a clean up run with LG bit or FG stab if taking

over from a push the bit system.
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Backreaming
Keep deflection at zero - best manual mode
Rotate and reciprocate drillstring as normal
Be aware of pack offs
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Open Hole Drilling
Initiate and maintain good recommended drilling

practices
Ensure proper communications at all times
Back ream if necessary
Impractical to turn off deflection just for singles
When circulating for an extended period:
Turn off deflection - Save battery & less work for tool
Avoid last single to leave a quality bite for the antirotation device when you restart.
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Sidetracking
Select sidetrack point based on drillability and ABI trend
Make a ledge as per standard practice until it takes weight.

NB Move slowly so housing doesnt roll.
Time drill at 150L to 150R as bit takes weight until ABI

verifies result
Historically have taken 8 hours plus.
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GPBP
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GP - Best

Drill Plugs, Float and Shoe

Caution- CMT could fall after leak-off test

Open Hole Drilling

Caution- HOME Command is NOT

Manual mode can be disabled by entering a value of 255 in the

It is critical to be aware that performing a mode switch will turn on

Work String to Get

Wait 255 Seconds

Start Rotating above

RSEXT includes Vertical mode on or off, and Manual mode on or

On the Downlink Tab the Geo-Pilot Manual Mode

If Manual commands need to be enabled for any reason a mode

## After Enable, the resume previous

Have to be turned OFF- Disable!!!

AFTER CLOSE THE VALVE,

CRUISE CONTROL- real case

DONT FIRE and FORGET ....

Breaking in Rotary Seals

5 rpm for 1 minutes

Drilling out the Shoe

Fill pipe and establish circulation parameters and wash

If seals havent been broken in do it.

Ensure tool is set at zero deflection

Drill with low weight, 60 to 80 rpm and reduced flow

Pick off bottom frequently to clear debris

Be aware of the danger of pack offs & pressure spikes

Once satisfied plugs have been drilled, work string

Drilling out the Shoe cont..

TAKE THE TIME REQUIRED - DO NOT RUSH

Once plugs have been drilled, can increase the WOB

Drill 6m below shoe, and then pull back in to ensure tool is

Reaming shoes should be drilled with a dedicated run if

Drill rathole with normal good drilling practices

Note: Housing will probably rotate a lot while in casing

Keep tool at Zero Deflection

If encountering tight hole, do not use excessive force to

Stop, pull above restriction and work pipe to remove

Start pumps carefully and step up to 50% of drilling flow

Keep 1 man on pump throttle ready to turn off

Ream through tight hole with 100rpm and v. little WOB

Pick up and backream every 3 to 4 metres

Reaming In (Expecting tight hole)

If expected to be tight, ream/wash from shoe to TD

Keep deflection at zero

Establish steady circ inside casing at 50% of drilling flow

Record pressure and up/down weights

Keep 1 man on pump throttle ready for pack offs

Wash in where no resistance is seen

Ream where resistance is seen

Recommend a clean up run with LG bit or FG stab if taking

Keep deflection at zero - best manual mode

Rotate and reciprocate drillstring as normal

Be aware of pack offs

Open Hole Drilling

Initiate and maintain good recommended drilling

Ensure proper communications at all times

Back ream if necessary

Impractical to turn off deflection just for singles

When circulating for an extended period:

Select sidetrack point based on drillability and ABI trend

Make a ledge as per standard practice until it takes weight.

Time drill at 150L to 150R as bit takes weight until ABI