Technical Data Sheet

6 3/4" VertiTrak

TM

Baker Hughes INTEQs VertiTrakTM system is an automated

system for drilling vertical wells, delivering reliable control in
multiple applications ranging from salt drilling to faulted zones
and highly-fractured formations without compromising preferred
drilling parameters.
The VertiTrakTM system incorporates a new, high performance
power section and pad steering technology (like the AutoTrak
system).

6 3/4" VertiTrakTM

Pulser Unit

VertiTrakTM is an independent downhole closed loop system with

the option of 2-way communication with the driller at surface.
The precise verticality can reduce the number of casing strings
required to reach TD.
TM

VertiTrak is designed to drill a vertical wellpath without the

need of string rotation, leading to
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low tortuosity of the borehole

reduces risk of twist-off

minimized torque and drag

stick-slip avoidance

minimal BHA and casing wear

Control
Sub

Inside:
Electronic
Hydraulic Steering System w/ Oil Pump
Alternator

6 3/4 M1X-P
Power Section

In addition to optimizing the wellpath and reducing the overall

drilling costs, VertiTrakTM delivers improved penetration rates
due to the integrated X-treme power section.
Tool Description
The VertiTrakTM system combines INTEQs X-treme power
section with a modified bearing assembly consisting of
expandable ribs engineered to counteract the natural building
tendency of the formation. The steering force is produced by
hydraulic oil pressure, generated by an integrated turbine driven
oil pump. The digital downhole electronics measures any
deviation from vertical and automatically adjusts the individual
rib pressures to correct the course. The measured inclination and
other relevant data are transmitted to surface by using a positive
mud pulser.

Steering
Unit Complete

Steering Ribs

Bit Box

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6 3/4" VertiTrakTM
General Tool Specifications
Power Section:
Length:
Weight:
Lobe Configuration:
Top Sub Connection:
Bit Connection:

8 1/2" , 8 3/4" , 9 1/2" , 9 7/8" Hole Size

6 3/4" M1X-P
30.8 ft (9.4 m)
3,200 lbs (1,450 kg)
5/6
NC 50
4 1/2" API Reg. Box

Performance Data
Flow Range:
Flow Rate (low):
Flow Rate (high):
Bit Speed:
No load Pressure Drop:
Differential Pressure, Operational:
Torque, Operating:
Power Output, Operating:
WOB, Operating:
Differential Pressure, Maximum:
Torque, Maximum:
WOB, Maximum:
Maximum Operating Temperature:
Maximum Downhole Pressure:*
Maximum Sand Content:
Maximum LCM:
Steering Force per Rib:**

264 - 660 gpm (1,000 - 2,500 l/min)

264 - 475 gpm (1,000 - 1,800 l/min)
317 - 660 gpm (1,200 - 2,500 l/min)
90 - 220 rpm
218 psi (15 bar)
870 psi (60 bar)
5,780 ft-lbs (7,840 Nm)
242 hp (180 kW)
36 k-lbs (16 t)
1,090 psi (75 bar)
7,225 ft-lbs (9,800 Nm)
54 k-lbs (24 t)
300F (150C)
20,300 psi (1,400 bar)
Max. 1 % Volume recommended
40 ppb = 114 kg/m (Pre-mix)
Fine to medium nutplug = 250 to 840 microns
up to 3,600 lbs / 1,300 psi (1.6 t / 90 bar)

Note: * Higher downhole pressure requires special tool-setup in the workshop

** Pressure adjustment is performed during assembly

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