BlackStream EMS StreamThru Tools
The StreamThru variant of the BlackStream™ enhanced measurement system (EMS) family of drilling data acquisition tools, available in both 6.75- and 8.25-in. sizes, is similar in footprint, physical design, sensors, and data-capture techniques to the traditional BlackStream EMS tool.
Description
The BlackStream EMS StreamThru tool incorporates an IntelliServ™ coil on the lower (pin) connection, while previous variants only had a single coil embedded within the tool’s box connection, which effectively blocked the wired drillpipe network to any tool located below the EMS. The addition of a bottom coil enables combined parallel telemetry of the BlackStream EMS StreamThru tool data and any secondary wired drillpipe-enabled tools’ data to surface for use by the rig crew or applications. This breakthrough eliminates the prior design limitation of EMS tools becoming the end of the wired drillpipe network due to their lack of bottom connection. Additionally, it represents a major step forward in allowing not only combinations of multiple BlackStream tools to be run in series along wired drillpipe but also placements of other third-party wired drillpipe tools.
Features/Benefits
(1)Allows for parallel memory recording and real-time telemetry via the IntelliServ wired drillpipe network
(2)Transmits data to surface at rates up to 80 Hz
(3)Records statistical data (maximum, minimum, mean, standard deviation) to memory every 2.56 seconds
(4)Records downhole weight, downhole torque, two-axis bending, rotation, three-axis vibration, annular pressure, internal pressure, and temperature
(5)Recording data can lead to mitigation/optimization of events such as weight transfer, stick-slip, and wellbore tortuosity
(6)Available in two material varieties for application specific needs:
Standard nonmagnetic material applications
H2S “sour service” gas drilling applications
BlackBox/BlackStream 6.75-in. EMS Tool
The 6.75-in. BlackBox™ and BlackStream™ EMS tools, available in either memory recording or IntelliServ™ data streaming configurations, are capable of an array of measurements including multi-axis vibration, load, pressure, bending*, and rotation. Our collar-based EMS tool can help us deliver custom solutions for drilling challenges such as stick-slip, whirl, and borehole quality to optimize drilling performance and reduce well delivery costs. BlackBox downhole dynamics data is stored in memory for detailed analysis at the surface. Surface data acquisition, visualization, and software analysis capabilities provide well construction teams with the information to optimize performance.
Available measurements:
Weight
Torque
Bending*
Annular pressure
Internal pressure*
Three-axis vibration
Rotation
Temperature
* Measurements available on certain configurations
Features/Benefits
Proprietary and patented depth/pressure compensation
Ensures the highest accuracy of weight and torque measurements
Maximum, minimum, and mean values for load measurements statistically recorded at up to 800 Hz
Delivers accurate data resolution—visualize trends in downhole behavior and identify key optimization methods
Short, versatile ~9-ft sub length
Allows for versatile placement in the BHA or drillstring— flexibility to collect data from various locations
IntelliServ™ compatible
Allows for “real-time” streaming of downhole data when utilized with wired drillpipe
Not dependent of additional downhole equipment for power or communication
Allows for increased tool placement options for data capture
Self-contained power supply
Allows tool to be run independent of other downhole equipment
BlackBox/BlackStream 8.25-in. EMS Tool
The 8.25-in. BlackBox™ and BlackStream™ EMS tools, available in either memory-recording or IntelliServ™ data streaming-configurations, are capable of an array of measurements including multi-axis vibration, load, pressure, bending, and rotation. Our collar-based EMS tool can help us deliver custom solutions for drilling challenges such as stick-slip, whirl, and borehole quality to optimize drilling performance and reduce well delivery costs.
Available measurements:
Weight
Torque
Bending
Annular pressure
Internal pressure
Three-axis vibration
Rotation
Temperature
Features/Benefits
Proprietary and patented depth/pressure compensation
Ensures the highest accuracy of weight and torque measurements
Maximum, minimum, and mean values for load measurements statistically recorded at up to 800 Hz
Delivers accurate data resolution—visualizes trends in downhole behavior and identify key optimization methods
Short, versatile 15-ft sub length
Allows for versatile placement in the BHA or drillstring— flexibility to collect data from various locations
Nonmagnetic tool
Reduces interference with directional equipment and increases tool placement options for data capture
Self-contained power supply
Allows tool to be run independent of other downhole equipment