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SBE Introduction 1
Rhino XS Reamer 2
Rhino XS Reamer Specifications 3
Rhino Stabilization System 4
Rhino Stabilization System Specifications 5
Fixed Diameter Hole Openers 6
Staged Hole Openers 7
Drilling-Type Underreamer 8
Reamaster-XTU Underreamer 9
Rock-Type Underreamer 10
Rock-Type Underreamer Specifications 11
QUAD-D Bits 12
QUAD-D Reamer 13
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SBE combines Smith Services leading wellbore enlargement technologies, including Rhino XS Reamer and Reamaster, with Smith Technolo-gies innovative drilling products and software systems such as Quad-D bi-center bits and IDEAS. The combination of the knowledge, experience and worldwide resources of SBE will ensure the delivery of high quality well-bores through comprehensive pre-job analy-sis with unmatched on-site performance and post-job review completing the loop. Smith Borehole Enlargement offers a breadth of tools and engineering know-how that will ensure a superior wellbore in any application.
The SBE group has a dedicated Product En-gineering department to develop the best borehole enlargement tools in the industry. A primary tool now available to aid in design is the Integrated Dynamic Engineering Analysis System (IDEAS). It originated with Smith Bits as a design simulation system to improve the bit design process. IDEAS has now been ex-panded to allow the analysis of the entire drill string and each of its components. Reamers, stabilizers, hole openers, MWD/LWD and oth-er components of the BHA can be modeled to predict its behavior in the drill string. The first application of this technology for SBE is the new Rhino XS cutter blocks. Using the power of the IDEAS software, these cutting structure designs can now be tailored to specific applica-tions. The reamer and bit can be optimized with the rest of the BHA System to minimize damaging vibration and maximize overall per-formance.
SBE also has a regionally based Application Engineering group which has at its disposal resources such as Smith Bits Drilling Records System (DRS), which includes more than 500,000 records from oil, gas and geothermal wells from around the world; the Drill Bit Opti-mization System (DBOS) that helps determine the appropriate combination of cutting struc-ture, gauge protections, hydraulic configura-tion and other optimizing features; Yield Point and HART software for hydraulic optimization and ABHAP for BHA design. Around the world, SBE Applications Engineers have the tools and expertise to help the client get optimum per-formance from their UWD operations.
Smith Borehole Enlargement (SBE)Combines Leading Technologies and Products
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2Underreaming while drilling improves drilling performance while increasing wellbore qual-ity. Every minute of rig time saved directly benefits the bottom line, so building a quality wellbore while drilling the pilot hole signifi-cantly improves the financial return on drill-ing operations. The benefits of underreaming dont stop with eliminating drilling trips. A smooth, concentric wellbore is faster to case and complete, reducing overall rig time while bringing production online faster.
The Rhino XS Reamer is a hydraulically ex-pandable underreamer designed to enlarge the wellbore in a broad range of drilling op-erations. Rhino XS Reamer enlarges the well-bore while drilling, for improved casing run-ning and uniform cementing clearance.
The Rhino XS Reamer is ideal for use with rotary steerable drilling systems, providing a wellbore quality not achievable with other reaming tools. Superior wellbore quality, coupled with a proven history of performance, makes the Rhino XS Reamer the choice for underreaming operations.
Features and Benefits Balanced mass design to eliminate vibra- tion Large bore to accommodate high volume fluid requirements Optimized fluid distribution between bit and cutter blocks Backreams effectively with strategically placed cutters Single-piece body allows for higher ten- sile and torque load capacity Pressure indication at surface to signal full cutter block deployment Lock-up system to prevent cutter block deployment during shoe track drill out
ApplicationsEnlargement of existing pilot holes in a wide range of formations Simultaneous drilling and hole enlarge- ment in operations where reliability is critical Enlargement operations run with direc- tional drilling assemblies Tight tolerance casing designs
Rhino XS Reamer
Backreaming Cutting Structure
Application-SpecificCutting Structure
Stabilizer/Gauge Pad
Full Face Cutting Structure
Fluid Flow Path
Z-Drive Tongue & Groove Actuation
Cutter Block
Tool Series Min. Pilot Hole Size(in.)Enlarged Hole Size
(in.)Max. Body Dia.
(in.)Min. Collapse Dia.
(in.)
Std. Fishing Neck Dia.
(in.)
Fishing Neck Length Min.
(in.)
Max. Thru Flow(GPM)
3500 3.75 3.75 - 4.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 8.375 141
4500 4.75 4.75 - 5.75 4.5 4.5 4.5 14.125 230
5625 6 6.5 - 7 5.625 5.625 5.25 13.75 350
6125 6.75 7 - 7.5 6.5 6.5 5.375 13.625 350
7250 7.5 8 - 9 7.25 7.25 6.25 13.75 350
8000 8.375 9 - 10.25 8 8 7.25 16.25 750
9250 9.5 10.25 - 11.75 9.25 9.25 7.75 16.25 750
10000 10.5 11 - 12.5 10 10 8.5 14.5 1200
10375 10.75 11.75 - 13.5 10.375 10.375 8.5 14.5 1200
11625 12.125 13 - 15 11.625 11.625 10.5 20 1700
13000 13.5 14.5 - 16 13 13 11 24.5 1700
14250 14.75 15.75 - 18.25 14.25 14.25 11 20 1700
16000 16.5 17.5 - 20 16 16 12 18 1700
16000 18 18.5 - 22 16 17.5 12 18 1700
17500 18.125 19 - 24 17.5 17.875 12 18 1700
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Ordering instructions, please specify: Top and bottom connections Fishing neck diameter Expanded diameter Size and weight of casing to be run through
*U.S. Patent Number: Rhino XS Reamer 6,732,817
Rhino XS Reamer Specifications
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4When well profiles and modern drillstrings both become more complex, reducing drillstring vibration becomes an important factor in building a quality wellbore. Vibration shortens the life of drill bits and reamers and reduces the life of MWD, LWD and rotary steerable systems. In severe cases, drillstring vibration can even lead to the BHA being lost in the hole, requiring significant investments of time and money to remediate.
As the industry leader, Smith Borehole Enlargement has developed the Rhino Stabilization System (RSS) to reduce drillstring vibration in demanding borehole enlargement operations. The RSS utilizes an abrasion-resistant sta-bilizer block, deployed with the proven Z Drive system used on the Rhino XS reamer. When run above the Rhino XS, the Rhino Stabilizer provides concentric, stable points of contact in the enlarged hole section, which improves
drilling efficiency and performance by significantly reduc-ing drillstring vibration.
The Rhino Stabilization System is an integrated configu-ration consisting of the Rhino XS Reamer and the Rhino Stabilizer.
Concentric stabilizer increases lateral support in the enlarged wellbore.The introduction of the stabilizer improves dynamic stability. Stabilizer activation method is double ball drop, the same as the Rhino XS Reamer.Use of diamond enhanced inserts in the stabilizer blocks provides superior wear resistance.Configuration is typically run undergauge and 30 feet above the Rhino XS Reamer.
Rhino Stabilization System
Stabilizer Blocks Provide Concentric Stabilization
Tungsten CarbideHardfacing
Z-Drive Tongue& Groove Actuation
Diamond EnhancedGauge Inserts
Rhino Stabilizer Block
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Tool Series Min. Pilot Hole Size(in.)Enlarged Hole Size
(in.)Max. Body Dia.
(in.)Min. Collapse Dia.
(in.)
Std. Fishing Neck Dia.(in.)
Fishing Neck Length Min.
(in.)
Max. Thru Flow(GPM)
3500 3.75 3.75 - 4.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 8.375 141
5625 6 6.5 - 7 5.625 5.625 5.25 13.75 350
6125 6.75 7 - 7.5 6.5 6.5 5.375 13.625 350
7250 7.5 8 - 9 7.25 7.25 6.25 13.75 350
8000 8.375 9 - 10.25 8 8 7.25 16.25 750
9250 9.5 10.25 - 11.75 9.25 9.25 7.75 16.25 750
10000 10.5 11 - 12.5 10 10 8.5 14.5 1200
11625 12.125 13 - 15 11.625 11.625 10.5 20 1700
13000 13.5 14.5 - 16 13 13 11 24.5 1700
14250 14.75 15.75 - 18.25 14.25 14.25 11 20 1700
16000 16.5 17.5 - 20 16 16 12 18 1700
16000 18 18.5 - 22 16 17.5 12 18 1700
Rhino Stabilization System Specifications
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Concentric Staged Hole Openers (SHO) from Smith have been devel-oped from a tradition of application knowledge and technical excellence gained from the success of QUAD-D reaming products. SHO tools incor-porate precision-engineered cutting structures to ensure fast, smoothly drilled and high quality hole open-ing under a wide range of applica-tion conditions, and SHO tools are run successfully on rotary and rotary steerable assemblies in both straight and deviated holes.
While the overall SHO cutting struc-ture is balanced, it is divided into four sections, each serving a specific pur-pose.
Stage One - Pilot BitUsing either a fixed cutter or roller cone bit, the pilot drills the initial hole diameter. A bull nose can also be used to follow a pre-drilled pilot hole.SHO assemblies can be used with multiple pilot configurations for specific applications.SHO can be placed in either a near-bit position or within the BHA for various drill string con-figurations.
Stage Two - SHO Pilot SectionThe pilot section consists of one or two rows of cutting structure to recondition the pilot hole and remove any swelling clays or moving halites.Gauge pads provide initial sta- bilization as the SHO begins the staged reaming process to reduce stick-slip, whirling or off-center tendencies.
Stage Three - SHO PilotConditioning Section (PCS)
Cutting structure is designed to minimize work rates on each cutter position for maximum du-rability. By stress relieving the formation with this intermediate stage, larger hole drilling can be done at a more aggressive ROP.The third stage re-centralizes the SHO on the given well trajectory in both vertical and directional applications.Gauge pads and gauge trimmers provide the main stabilization for the SHO.Gauge pad lengths in the section may vary depending on whether the application calls for a near bit or drill string placement.
Stage Four - SHO ReamingSection
This cutting structure completes the final hole diameter. With the formation already stress-relieved, the reaming section remains ag-gressive even in more competent formations.Gauge trimmers and spiraled gauge pads ensure good hole quality.Gauge pads in this section are kept short in length for direction-al responsiveness.
8 x 12 SHO519
Nomenclature
Staged Hole Openers Nomenclature
Cutter Size
Blade Count
SHO - Staged Hole Opener
S H O 5 1 6
Type Size Availability
SHO516
8 x 10 8 x 13 9 x 10 12 x 17
17 x 24
SHO519
8 x 12 8 x 17
12 x 14 12 x 16
12 x 17
SHO716 12 x 17
SHOS516 17 x 24
Staged Hole OpenersThe Fixed Diameter Hole Opener is designed for use in soft clays and shales to medium-hard shales and limestones, and is particularly ef-fective in sticky formations where balling problems are encountered. Three jets with replaceable nozzles continuously clean the tools cut-ting structure, clearing debris build-up and increasing penetration. A range of milled tooth and TCI cut-ting structures are available for a va-riety of formation conditions. The Hole Opener is available in sizes 6 inches through 42 inches, with hand-tool demountable cutters to speed redress and reduce downtime.
Features and BenefitsDemountable cutters easily re- placed on the rig floorThree replaceable jets clean cut- ting surfaces and prevent balling, ensuring fast penetration and ef-fective hole cleaningSealed bearings and TCI cutters available for most hole diam-etersLipjets to aid in cuttings removal Robust tool for drilling longer in- tervals
Note: Tools 36" hole size and up are designed with four arms and cutters.
Applications Top hole enlargement to accom- modate drive pipe, conductor casings and large-diameter sur-face casingsHole opening at river crossings, or other types of formations where balling problems are en-counteredBorehole enlargement in soft to hard formations
Notes:Bullnose is available upon request. Cutter bearing rebuild kits are available on special order.
Ordering instructions, please specify: Pilot hole size Hole opening size Top and bottom connections, if other than standard Fishing neck diameter, if other than standard Milled tooth or TCI cutters
Fixed Diameter Hole Opener
Fixed Diameter Hole Openers with O.D. less than
26 have 3 cutters
Fixed Diameter Hole Openers with O.D. 26 or
larger have 4 cutters
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9The Reamaster-XTU Underreamer has been designed with two large, robust cut-ter arms which facilitate increased cross-sectional area at the underreamer cutter pockets. This also provides more room for larger sealed bearing and PDC cutters for optimized underreaming performance. Gun-drilled ports through the tool de-liver more fluid, giving the operator greater control over the distribution of fluid across the bit and the underreamer cutters.
The ability to run more drilling weight on the tool and spend more time on bot-tom results in cost-effective underreaming. The ability to ensure an existing pilot hole up to 70 percent makes this product ideal for a range of drilling and remedial operations.
Customized cutting structures are available for a broad range of applications and formation types. Sealed bearing milled tooth and TCI cutters are designed specifi-cally for underreaming operations and are capable of delivering penetration rates and cutting structure life comparable to the drill bit. PDC cutters are also available for long intervals.
Fluid flow has been optimized using gun-drilled ports to deliver more drilling mud to the underreamer cutters and the drill bit. This improves hole cleaning efficiency and accommodates the fluid requirements of other downhole tools.
Features and Benefits Forged cutter arms to withstand high shock and torque loads Sealed bearing cutters to provide longer on-bottom life Positive lock to keep arms in the open position Optimized fluid distribution Strategically placed nozzles Milled tooth, TCI and PDC cutting structures are available for a broad range of applications
Applications Enlarge wellbore size below a restriction Minimum clearance and expandable casing programs Underreaming while drilling Gravel packs and expandable-screen completions Ream out key seats and clean up downhole ledges
Reamaster-XTU Underreamer
U.S. Patent Numbers:Underreamer 4,660,637PDC Underreamer 4,431,065
Ordering instructions, please specify: Top and bottom connections Fishing neck diameter Opened diameter
Size and weight of casing to be run through, if available Bullnose ordered separately Type of cutting structure (milled tooth, TCI or PDC)
ToolSeries
OpeningDiameter
Pilot Hole Size
CollapsedBody
Diameter
FishingNeck Overall
Length Top Pin / Bottom
Box Conn., API REG.
Approx. Weight
Length Dia.
(in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (lb.)
5750 8 , 9 5 - 6 5 18 4 90 3 500
7200 11, 11 , 12 7 - 11 7 18 5 99 4 700
8250 9 , 10 , 11, 12 , 13 8 - 9 8 18 5 123 4 900
9500 12 , 13 , 15, 16 9 - 12 9 24 8 136 6 1,100
11750 14, 15, 16, 17 12 - 14 11 20 8 130 6 1,700
16000 20, 22, 24, 26 17 - 22 16 20 10 140 8 3,200
Specifications
TCI Cutter
PDC Cutter
Milled Tooth Cutter
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The Drilling-Type Underreamer (DTU) is designed to run in conjunction with a drill bit or a bullnose depending on pilot hole condition or project objectives. The tools three retractable cutting arms are opened and held in position by con-tinuous hydraulic pressure. The three-arm design allows the pilot hole diameter to be increased up to 75 percent de-pending on tool size. Cutters are retracted by disengaging the pump, allowing the tool to be repositioned for selective underreaming operations or retrieval from the well. Piston spring assists with arm retraction following interruption of hydraulic pressure.
Features and Benefits API REG. box down for make up to bit or jetted bullnose Milled tooth, TCI or PDC cutters Facilitates fluid passage to the bit or jetted bullnose Cutter arms changeable quickly on the rig floor
Applications Wiping out bridges and key seats Drilling and underreaming in fault zones and swelling formations Opening the reservoir section for gravel packing Underreaming while drilling in certain applications
Drilling-Type Underreamer
Tool Series
Standard Opening
Dia.
Optional Opening
Dia.
Body Dia.
Collapsed Dia.
Fishing NeckOverall Length Top Pin / Bottom
Box Conn.API REG.
Approx. Weight
Min. Pilot Hole Dia.
Length Dia.
(in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (lb.) (in.)
17000 32 24 - 32 17 17 20 9, 10 127 7 , 8 3,800 17
22000 36 28 - 36 22 22 20 9, 10 100 7 , 8 4,400 24
Top Pin Conn., API REG. 2 3 4 4 6 7 8
Body Dia. (in.) 3 4 6 7 8 9 10
Nominal Length (in.) 18 36 36 48 48 48 48
Bullnose Specifications
Ordering instructions, please specify: Tool series Top and bottom connections Fishing neck diameter Expanded diameter Casing size and weight, when applicable Bullnose ordered separately Type of cutting structure (milled tooth, TCI or PDC)
Bullnose Notes: Standard bullnose includes one replaceable down jet Reverse jet option must be requested Specify jet size(s)
Specifications
DTU w/ Bullnose
Note: See page 10 for cutter selection
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Rock-Type Underreamer
Cutter Selection
SDS DT
DG, C4 V2 TCI
The Rock-Type Underreamer (RTU) features three specially designed arms with large cones that enable the tool to deploy and underream to nearly twice its original diam-eter. Operated hydraulically, the cutting arms lock into open posi-tion while pressure is maintained, and collapse into the body auto-matically when pressure is re-lieved.
The RTU is also easily tailored to specific formation conditions with a range of milled tooth and TCI cutting structures available. Milled tooth cutters are available in both open and sealed bearing configu-rations to match project econom-ics. PDC cutters are available on request.
Features and BenefitsWide selection of cone and cutter types (milled tooth, TCI and PDC) availableOrifices available in different sizes to tailor performance to mud volume and specific downhole conditionsCutter arms can be changed quickly on the rig floor
Applications Underreaming for open hole gravel pack completions Accommodating special casing programs in heaving shales or fault zonesOpening a section in prepara- tion for sidetracking
ToolSeries
StandardOpeningDiameter
OptionalOpeningDiameter
BodyDia.
CollapsedDiameter
Fishing NeckOverallLength
Top Pin / Bottom Box
Conn.API REG.
WeightMin. Required
Pilot Hole DiameterLength Dia.
(in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (lb.) (in.)
4500 6 , 8 6 - 9 4 4 18 4 67 2 235 4
5700 8 , 9, 9 , 10, 10 , 11
8 - 11 5 6 18 4 76 3 380 6
6000 10 - 13 11 - 12 6 6 18 4 78 3 380 6
7200 9 - 14 9 - 14 7 7 18 5 86 4 775 7
8200 10 - 16 10 - 16 8 8 18 5 , 8 89 4 , 6 920 8
9500 12 - 17 12 - 18 9 9 18 8 91 6 1,160 9
11700 15 - 22 14 - 22 11 12 20 8 91 6 1,670 12
15000 LP 26 17 - 30 14 14 20 8, 9 97 6 , 7 2,800 17
Ordering instructions, please specify: Tool series Top connection Opening diameter Casing size and weight, when applicable Type of cutting structure
Rock-Type Underreamer Specifications
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QUAD-D (Dual Diameter Drift & Drill) bi-center bits provide hole opening through installed casing or liner sections. This family of aggressive matrix and steel body bits is designed to provide durability, reduce torque response, maintain tangents, and reduce sliding time without compromising efficiency when drilling either float equipment or formation. It features a strong, one-piece construction and a very low overall height that enhances directional capabilities when drill-ing with downhole motors.
Vibration is controlled by force and mass balancing, employment of spiral blades and gauge, asymmetrical blade layout, and use of Lo-Vibe inserts. Because of the resulting bit vibration control, bit rotation is maintained about the true bit axis ensuring accurate finished hole diameter and quality. Hydraulic ports are positioned to provide efficient cuttings removal and cleaning of both the pilot and reaming sections. A unique gauge profile prevents cutters from contacting and damaging the casing and also provides a high degree of stabilization and gauge protection. QUAD-D has achieved success in a broad range of applications.
Features and BenefitsDrill-out capability for eliminating trips Directional responsiveness for precise control of wellbore Diameter control for full gauge wellbore Formation-specific design for optimized drilling efficiency
12 x 14 QDS7213
Pilotgaugesection
14 HoleMaintained
16 x 20QDS7313PX
QUAD-D Nomenclature
Cutter Size
Reamer Blades to Full Diameter
Pilot Blade Count
M/S - Matrix or Steel
QUAD-D Technology
Nomenclature
Q D S 7 3 1 3
Type Size Availability
QDM3209 3 x 4
QDM3309 5 x 6
QDM4209 3 x 4
QDM4213 6 x 7
QDM7309 6 x 7
QDM7313 8 x 9 , 10 x 12
QDMS4209 3 x 4
QDS3209 4 x 5 , 4 x 5
QDS4209 4 x 5 , 6 x 7
QDS5209 7 x 8
QDS5213 8 x 9 , 12 x 14 14 x 17
QDS5216 8 x 9 , 14 x 17
QDS5219 17 x 20
QDS6309 6 x 7 , 8 x 9
QDS7213 12 x 14
QDS7309 6 x 7
QDS73137 x 8 , 8 x 9
9 x 11, 10 x 12 16 x 20
QUAD-D Bi-Center Bits
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Type Size Availability
QDG5216 8 x 9 , 14 x 17 16 x 20, 17 x 20, 18 x 22
QDG5313 7 x 8 , 10 x 12
QDG5316 6 x 7
QDG7313 13 x 17
QDR5213 12 x 14
QDR53138 x 9 , 9 x 10
10 x 12 , 12 x 14 14 x 17
QDR5319 16 x 19
QDR6313 5 x 7
QDRS5216 16 x 20
QDRS6313 6 x 7
The versatility of QUAD-D products is best demonstrated by the range of applications that they drill. The GeoReam is well suited to be run directly above the pilot bit for directional applications and it is the recommended alternative to the QUAD-D bit in applications in which a PDC cutting structure is not the best option for the pilot bit. Although compact in length, the stability-enhancing technology used in the GeoReam ensures optimal hole quality while drilling. With longer pilot conditioning sections and drill string connections, QUAD-D Reamers are designed to maximize performance in ro-tary applications. The longer pilot conditioning section acts like a string stabilizer to ensure centralization and stabiliza-tion. This tool is intended to be run with various BHA configurations, including rotary steerable systems.
Features and BenefitsDirectional & BHA flexibility for precise control of wellbore Drill-out capability for eliminating trips Diameter control for full gauge wellbore Formation-specific design for optimized drilling efficiency
Nomenclature10 x 12
QDR5313
6 x 7 QDG5316
The QDR has drill collar connections
for string placement
Fishing Neck
8 x 9 QDG5216
Tong Neck
8 x 9 QDR5313
QUAD-D Nomenclature
Cutter Size
Reamer Blades to Full Diameter
Pilot Blade Count
G / R - GeoReam or Reamer Product
QUAD-D Technology
Q D G 5 3 1 6
QUAD-D Reamer
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