Highlights
Benefits
- Eliminates static survey-related rig time
- Reduces stuck pipe risks in challenging well environments
- Improves trajectory control for more precise wellbore positioning
- Enhances hole quality and minimizes tortuosity
Features
- High-frequency survey data: for more precise downhole conditions, easier to monitor micro dogleg and tortuosity
- Unmatched precision: Achieve definitive surveys with continuous measurements in real time, backed by robust QA/QC protocols in Cadence system
- Adaptive surveying modes: seamlessly switch between continuous and static surveys, or transmit both simultaneously
Applications
- All drilling applications & drilling environment
- Complex wellbore trajectories with well integrity risks
Overview
Static directional surveys can slow down your drilling operation. They consume rig time, and in unstable or depleted formations, they increase the risks of stuck pipe and invisible lost time (ILT).
The Rotational Continuous Survey (RCS) from Baker Hughes changes that. By delivering real-time, continuous survey data while drilling, this unique survey system eliminates the time and risks of static surveys while putting your well on a path to optimal reservoir production.
The Rotational Continuous Survey delivers definitive, precise measurement-while-drilling (MWD) data to empower faster, safer drilling in the most challenging well environments.
Keep drilling and cut downtime
The Rotational Continuous Survey eliminates the need to stop for static surveys at pipe connections. This translates to reduced ILT and a more efficient drilling operation.
With less time waiting and more time drilling, you get real cost savings you can put to work elsewhere.
Get to first production faster
The Rotational Continuous Survey transmits real-time survey data, enabling tighter control of micro doglegs and well trajectory. The system’s shorter survey intervals ensure more precise steering, cleaner wellbores, and simplified well completion operations. At the same time, your well achieves better reservoir contact, improved production, and faster time to first oil.
Access data when and how you need it
The Rotational Continuous Survey uses the same proven hardware as a static system—axis accelerometers and magnetometer sensors package—to provide continuous, high-resolution MWD survey data.
Access high-speed sensor data during drilling to make more informed steering decisions while the bit is still on the bottom. Or store the data in memory for post-drilling analysis to optimize the efficiency and well placement of future drilling jobs.
The Rotational Continuous Survey works with the Lucida™ advanced rotary steerable service, OnTrak™ integrated MWD and LWD services and AziTrak™ deep azimuthal resistivity measurement tool.
Contact Baker Hughes to discover how the Rotational Continuous Survey delivers the real-time insights you need to minimize downtime and optimize well production.