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Ulterra designs and manufactures high- ULTERRA Advantages Fast and effective customer response Drilling focused downhole tools for the Modern manufacturing facilities global oil and gas industry. Consistent quality Outstanding PDC bit performance When Every Run Counts, you need a Talented PDC experts drilling-focused partner like Ulterra whose Advanced engineering tools for cost-effective applications performance PDC bits and sole purpose is matching the right PDC bit with the application to lower your drilling costs. Named the fastest growing drill bit company by a prestigious oilfield research company, Ulterra is the bit supplier of choice when drillers require a partner with unmatched credibility and a commitment to excellence. Ulterra 2 Engineering is unique by its flexibility to changing 4 PDC Drill Bits 5 PDC Cutter Technology 6 U-Technology 8 PDC Optional Features 9 Nomenclature industry dynamics and its ability to respond to a customer s specific applications with customized solutions. Its strength resides in the experience and wisdom culled from industry veterans, designing high-quality, high-performance 10 TorkBuster TruGauge PDC bits for a global market. 11 Inertia Friction Reduction Tool 12 References 13 PDC Dull Grading When Every Run Counts, operators count on Ulterra. 1
ULTERRA Field Engineering ULTERRA Design Engineering Ulterra places applications engineers close to the customer at the district level to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and products deliver the desired results. Ulterra engineers employ the very latest technol gies, including advanced computer-aided design (CAD), to develop reliable bits that consistently meet and exceed customer requirements. Performance Database - Ulterra s proprietary Performance 3D Solid Modeling Design - Ulterra design engineers use Database captures well and offset runs information to put vital 3D modeling design tools (CAD) to accelerate design and to information at our engineer s and sales team s fingertips. insure that high quality precision is built into every bit. Once the designer s intent is verified, an automated process creates the drawing packages for production. This state-of-the-art design Ulterra RAP - Run Analysis reports put vital performance information tool guarantees unmatched precision and design repeatability into our customer s hands recapping recent performance of our bits for a bit built now or in the future. and ensuring the value of continuous product improvement in your drilling Application. Computational Fluid Dynamics - To reduce the tendency for bit balling and to reduce erosion of the bit body, Ulterra Rock Analysis - Ulterra s Rock Destruction Analysis tool helps Engineers utilize CFD analysis to balance fluid flow, cutter our sales team and engineers better understand our customer s cooling and erosion in each of their bit designs. challenging drilling environment to ensure proper application of our latest technologies. Blade Strength Calculation - Each bit design undergoes a mathematical process to optimize blade strength and geometry. Cypher Application Database - Cypher captures analytical Physical & geometrical characteristics of each blade are knowledge of drilling applications and defines the goals of adjusted to optimize blade integrity and cuttings flow. engineering projects in terms of customer needs. Work Curve Analysis - Each bit undergoes an analysis of Performance Chart Maker - Ulterra s PCM is unrivaled in the individual cutter work load to reduce cutter imbalance. Cutter industry. This tool allows fast analysis of Ulterra s product vs. our configuration is then designed to distribute work evenly among competition to ensure product performance and delivering superior the cutters to increase a bits drilling efficiency. value to our customers. 2 3
ULTERRA PDC Drill Bits ULTERRA PDC Cutter Technology Ulterra designs and builds PDC bits from either steel or tungsten-carbide matrix body materials to meet customer-driven application and performance demands. Complete design and manufacturing flexibility allows Ulterra to use the best materials for the job, whether that means achieving the shortest makeup l ength in the industry with a single piece integrated-body steel bit or a fighting off sour gas corrosion with a resistant matrix blend. The Ulterra LightSpeed cutter development process assures our customers receive the most advanced cutter technology in every bit they order. With all of Ulterra s PDC bit s you can expect a quality product with consistent performance. Performance Driven Solutions Every design variable in the book is used to tailor designs for optimum ROP and durability in the customer s application and goal set. Premium PDC Cutters New PDC cutter technologies are continually tested to ensure all bits employ the most current, cutting-edge technology and custom designs provide the ideal combination of aggressiveness and durability for a specific application. Enhanced Hydraulics - Computational Fluid Dynamics is used to optimize nozzle placement, flow balance and cuttings evacuation to maximize bit cleaning, cutter cooling and reduce body erosion. Proprietary Technology Superior materials tied to application-driven customer needs. Bits run longer, faster, with less damage. Actual West Texas field tests drilling identical formations illustrate LightSpeed XTi cutters (right) are significantly more impact resistant than earlier generation cutters. LightSpeed is the exclusive process Ulterra developed to ensure you always receive the latest generation cutter the lifeblood of any high performing PDC bit. The responsiveness and flexibility inherent in LightSpeed means Ulterra can consistently deliver the most reliable PDC bits in the market, often well before the competitors have completed field trials. That means you are assured that every bit arriving on your location will be a new design customized for your application. No longer do you have to wait for an overstocked inventory to be whittled down before receiving the most advanced technology. What s more, Ulterra has been recognized as having not only the fastest, but the most thorough and quality-focused testing procedure in the industry. The result is two families of PDC cutters engineered for specific applications. This tool allows fast analysis of Ulterra s product vs. our competition to ensure product performance and delivering superior value to our customers. Impact Toughness Earlier Generation MAGNUM NITRO Abrasion Resistance LightSpeed MAGNUM delivers exceptional impact resistance for extended reach and similarly demanding drilling applications. LightSpeed NITRO offers the utmost in abrasion resistance, making it ideal for hard-rock and high-temperature drilling, particularly in the shale plays. 4 5
ULTERRA Ulterra U-Technology Ulterra s U-Technology brand represents our commitment to be a top performer in every field we operate. We achieve this performance by focusing our applications engineering teams on a district level to insure continuity of local knowledge and decrease the time it takes to bring a solution to the field. OneShot TM Ulterra s OneShot designated bits are designed specifically for curve and lateral applications to reduce drilling time and hit precise directional targets without unnecessary bit-trips. OneShot bits have been proven in their specific applications to save operators money and reduce risk by reliably achieving build rates. Reduced drilling time in the curve Decreased risk of bit trips Excellent directional control CounterForce TM A patent pending PDC bit technology which utilizes a unique cutter configuration to lower bit reactive torque and vibration, dramatically improving drilling efficiency. Unlike traditional PDC bits, the cutters of this step-change advancement work together to lower lateral vibration and increase crack propagation. The CounterForce cutting structure is engineered to slice through rock while maintaining a more consistent torque signature thus increasing stability and ROP. Reduced torque and vibration Improved drilling efficiency Improved directional performance Higher ROP FastBack TM FastBack s unique shape gets the blade out of the way and the cutters deep into formation. Instead of limiting PDC bits by the weaknesses of the materials, FastBack strategically aligns their strengths, each component enhances the others. The body material maximizes strength without restricting the cutting action or evacuation. Advanced surface coatings provide maximum erosion control without sacrificing strength. Hydraulic pathways have ultimate flexibility to enable extreme ROP. All of which converge on driving all available drilling energy into premium diamond cutters application optimized through Ulterra s industry-leading LightSpeed cutter testing program. The result another stepchange in Ulterra s front-running reliability and ROP. Energy focused on the cutters drills faster with lower WOB Wide open blade structure provides optimal hydraulics Quality-focused design and process ensures industry-leading reliability Materials used deliver consistent performance SplitBlade TM SplitBlade looks different because it is different. The physical disruption of the typical straight blade keep cuttings separated through evacuation to keep the cutting structure clean. Dedicated hydraulic flow to physically separated portions of the cutting structure sweeps cuttings down the junk slot, reducing the risk of balling up in the bit. Dedicated flow to troublesome areas Reduce risk of balling Improved cuttings evacuation Heavy Oil Grade Series TM Heavy Oil Grade matrix body PDC bits are designed to drill long distances with excellent steerability, repeatability and backreaming capability. The bit s abrasion-resistant, XT cutters optimize diamond exposure to the formation to protect the bit body; improve ROP, and enable the bit to remain in the hole longer. Enhanced hydraulics and a step-down feature behind each blade prevent sand and debris buildup and help ensure accurate steerability over the entire lateral length, even in the most unconsolidated sands. A strengthened gauge pad and robust backreaming feature ensure trouble-free backreaming while maintaining the original gauge diameter specifications. Abrasion resistant Higher ROP Enhanced steerability 6 7
ULTERRA PDC Optional Features Load Limiters TCI inserts reduce depth of cut and minimize torque variations Casing Drill Out TCI positioned to enhance bit s casing drilling capability ULTERRA Nomenclature Fixed Ports Open areas to improve hydraulics in bit designs with space limitations In-gauge PDC Flush mounted PDC cutter positioned in gauge for added protection drilling abrasive applications. 8.75 (222) U616S Ulterra Premium Product Bit size in diameter Size (in.) Extended Gauge Longer gauge than standard for greater stability 8 Short Gauge Shorter gauge than standard for enhanced steerability Up Drill Cutters PDC cutter positioned to enhance bit s movement when tripping out of the hole. mm Number of Blades Cutter Size (mm) Bit Body Material Features U-Technology 4.125 105 3 11 Matrix Load Limiters CounterForce 4.500 114 4 13 Steel Casing Drill Out FastBack 117 5 16 Double Row Cutters OneShot 4.750 121 6 19 Extended Gauge SplitBlade 5.250 133 7 Fixed Ports Heavy-Oil Grade 5.500 140 8 In-Gauge PDC 5.875 149 9 Short Gauge 6.000 152 10 Up Drill Cutters 4.625 Double Row Cutters Row of back-up cutters Ulterra s design catalog has over 3,000 unique part numbers with products ran in every major market around the world. We are constantly increasing our capacity to build premium PDC bits that are exactly what YOU need. 6.125 155 6.250 159 6.500 165 6.625 168 6.750 171 7.875 200 8.375 213 8.500 216 8.750 222 9.500 241 9.875 251 10.625 270 11.000 279 12.250 311 13.125 333 13.500 343 13.750 374 14.750 374 16.000 406 17.500 444 18.500 470 26.000 660 11 12 9
ULTERRA TorkBuster ULTERRA Inertia Friction reduction Tool Ulterra s unique TorkBuster tool dramatically reduces bit related torque and stick-slip problems adding significant efficiency to drilling operations. Improved stability, reduced stick-slip Smoother reactive torque in BHA Improves bit life and ROP Extends PDC bit range Enhances directional control Reduces BHA fatigue The INERTIA tool generates lateral vibration into the drill string to reduce friction. Its ability to add frictionreducing vibration into a drill string can enhance weight transfer to the bit, alleviate torque and drag effects in the string and aid in drilling efficiency. The INERTIA tool requires a much lower pressure to operate, up to ten times lower pressure drop than competitive tools. Thanks to INERTIA, running multiple vibration tools at problem areas throughout your drill string is possible. Its unique design generates energy without restricting pressure pulses, eliminating concerns with MWD frequency interference. In addition, its robust all-metal construction will provide industry leading operating life. In today s extended reach highly deviated drilling applications, the complexity of the well path and increased drill string friction often impede a driller s ability to drill efficiently. The inability to slide, drill fast and achieve targets cost time and money. The fully compatible INERTIA Tool stimulates the drill string, increasing drilling efficiency and extending reach in lateral intervals. Reduced reactive torques Improved tool-face control ULTERRA TruGauge Short near bit stabilizer designed specifically to achieve a better quality well bore by reducing hole spiraling and increasing directional control by changing the location of the BHA contact points. Faster ROP Added lateral vibration to drill string enhances weight transfer to bit and drilling efficiency Lower pressure drop allows utilization of multiple tools Zero mud pulse eliminates MWD frequency interference Robust design and all metal construction insures industry leading operating life and high temperature capability Removes bit related Stick-Slip and improves bit stability Allows use of more aggressive/efficient cutting structures Improves bit life and ROP Allows harder formations to be drilled with PDC bits Allows easier control of directional assemblies Reduces fatigue on BHA components 10 11
ULTERRA References ULTERRA PDC Dull Grading API Recommended Make-Up Torques Bit OD (in.) TFA Values of Common Nozzle Sizes Nozzle Size * API REG Connection (in.) Bit Sub OD (in.) API Bit Tolerances Bit Size (in.) Number of Nozzles 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7.0376.0752.1127.1503.1877.2255.2631.3007 8.0491.0982.1473.1963.2454.2945.3435.3927 9.0621.1242.1864.2485.3106.3728.4249.4970 10.0767.1534.2301.3060.3835.4602.5369.6136 11.0928.1856.2784.3712.4640.5568.6496.7424 12.1104.2209.3313.4418.5522.6627.7777.9073 13.1296.2592.3889.5185.6481.7777.9073 1.0370 14.1503.3007.4510.6013.7517.9020 1.0523 1.2026 15.1726.3451.5177.6903.8629 1.0354 1.2080 1.3806 16.1963.3927.5890.7854.9817 1.1781 1.3774 1.5708 18.2485.4970.7455.9940 1.2425 1.4910 1.7395 1.9880 20.3068.6136.9204 1.2272 1.5340 1.8408 2.1476 2.4544 22.3712.7424 1.1137 1.4849 1.8561 2.2273 2.5986 2.9698 24.4418.8836 1.3254 1.7671 2.2089 2.6507 3.0925 3.5343 Make-up torque (min.) (ft. lb.) OD Tolerances (in.) 6-3/4 and smaller -0.015 to + 0.00 6-25/32 to 9-0.020 to + 0.00 9-1/32 to 13-3/4-0.030 to + 0.00 13-25/32 to 17-1/2-0.045 to + 0.00 17-17/32 and larger -0.063 to + 0.00 Make-up torques (max.) (ft. lb.) 3 1/2-4 1/2 2 3/8 REG 3 1,800 2,000 3 1/8 2,400 2,700 3 1/4 3,100 3,400 4 17/32-5 2 7/8 REG 3 1/2 3,100 3,400 3 3/4 4,600 5,100 3 7/8 4,700 5,100 5 1/32-7 3/8 3 1/2 REG 4 1/8 5,200 5,700 4 1/4 6,300 6,900 4 1/2 7,700 8,400 7 13/32-9 3/8 4 1/2 REG 5 1/2 12,500 13,700 5 3/4 16,500 18,100 6 17,600 19,300 6 1/4 17,800 19,500 9 13/32-14 1/2 6 5/8 REG 7 1/2 37,100 40,800 7 3/4 37,900 41,600 8 38,200 42,000 8 1/4 38,500 42,400 14 9/16 & larger 7 5/8 REG 8 1/2 48,300 53,100 8 3/4 57,700 63,500 9 60,000 66,000 9 1/4 60,400 66,500 9 1/2 60,900 67,000 Inner Outer Dull Characteristics The inner cutting structure consists of the inner 2/3 of the bit diameter whereas the outer consists of the final 1/3. A general rule of thumb is the inner number represents the cutters inside the nose and the outer represents those outside. Location 1: Inner Cutting Structure 2: Outer Cutting Structure 3: Primary Dull Characteristic BC Broken Cutter* BT Broken Teeth* BU Balled up CR Cored CT Chipped Teeth/Cutters DEL Delaminated Cutter ER Erosion HC Heat Checking JD Junk Damage LT Lost Teeth/Cutters PN Plugged Nozzle RO Ring Out SP Spalled Cutter WO Wash Out WT Worn Teeth 4: Location of Primary Characteristic When the primary dull characteristic has been determined, enter the main location of this characteristic. For example, if WT is the primary dull condition and it occurred mostly on the shoulder on the bit, enter S into the field. A All Areas C Cone G Gauge N Nose S Shoulder Bearing Seals Gauge Other Dull Characteristics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INNER OUTER Rating for both inner and outer cutting structure is given in a scale of 1 to 8. 0 no lost or worn cutters 1 1/8 of cutter s diamond table is worn 8 no effective diamond table left 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cone Nose Gauge Shoulder 5: Bearing Seals (XXX for PDC. Only used for roller cone) 6: Amount Under Gauge The gauge section of the dull grading system is represented by either IN or an integer representing 1/16 under gauge beginning at number 1. IN means that the bit is still at full gauge. A value of 1 equals 1/16 under gauge A value of 2 equals 1/8 under gauge A value of 3 equals 3/16, etc... Reason Pulled 7: Other / Secondary Dull Characteristic In cases where there are multiple dull characteristics present on a bit, the other field can be used. After the primary dull characteristic has been determined, find the secondary condition and enter its code in the field. If there is no other dull condition, enter NO into the field. 8: Reason Bit Was Pulled BHA Change the bottom hole assembly DMF Down hole motor failure DTF Down hole tool failure DSF Drill string failure DST Drill stem test DP Drill Plug CM Condition Mud CP Core Point FM Formation change HP Hole problems LIH Left In Hole LOG Run logs PP Pump Pressure PR Penetration Rate RIG Rig repair TD Total/Casing Depth TW Twist Off TQ Torque WC Weather Conditions 12 13
When Every Run Counts TM Ulterra is dedicated to maximizing the efficiency of oil and gas drilling operations through the use of steel and matrix PDC bits and application technologies. Throughout the world s drilling basins we are building our reputation on performance. With over 80 locations worldwide, let Ulterra show you how we can improve your drilling efficiencies and lower your costs by contacting a representative near you or visit us at www.ulterra.com. An ESCO Oil & Gas Company UNITED STATES CORPORATE 420 Throckmorton Street Suite 1110 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 +1-844-ULTERRA www.ulterra.com Copyright 1998-2014 Ulterra All Rights Reserved. Ulterra is a registered trademark of Ulterra.