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Adjustable variable diameter stabilizer while drilling: a revolutionary solution for directional drilling efficiency

publish:2025-08-07 18:11:38   views :21
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Industry pain points

Traditional directional drilling requires frequent tripping to adjust the stabilizer size, resulting in:

⛔  Homework stagnation: A single drilling trip takes 6-12 hours

⛔  Trajectory deviation: Sliding drilling accounts for more than 40%, and the wellbore curvature is discontinuous

⛔  Cost surge: Non production time (NPT) accounts for 25% of total drilling costs


Core technology breakthrough

Underground dynamic variable diameter system

By using hydraulic/electrical control modules, the stabilizer outer diameter (range: Φ 216mm → Φ 241mm) can be adjusted in real-time while drilling, achieving:


Switching between increasing/decreasing tilt mode: response time<5 minutes


Rotational guidance collaborative control: closed-loop adjustment of wellbore inclination angle (accuracy ± 0.1 °/30m)


Full rotation drilling: 100% cancellation of sliding drilling


Technical Parameter

Indicator parameters

Suitable for wellbore diameter of 215.9mm (8 1/2 ")

Outer diameter adjustment range 216-241mm (customizable)

Maximum working pressure 175MPa @ 150 ℃

Communication method: Mud pulse/MWD real-time transmission

Wear resistant design with tungsten carbide ribs and diamond coating

Five core values

✅  Precise trajectory control

The deviation angle error of the well is less than 0.5 °, and the hit rate of the horizontal target center is 98%


✅  The efficiency of homework has increased significantly

Reduce 90% of drilling trips and save 5-7 days of construction time for a single well

→ Mechanical drilling speed increased by 20-30% (rotary drilling accounts for 100%)


✅  Optimization of wellbore quality

→ Continuous smooth trajectory (Dogleg Severity<3 °/30m)

The efficiency of rock debris bed removal has been increased by 45%


✅  Full lifecycle cost compression

Save 15% on fuel/mud consumption

Reduce drilling tool fatigue damage by 60%


✅  Intelligent integration compatibility

→ Support Landmark/Drillworks drilling software

→ Adapt to Rotating Guidance System (RSS)


Application scenarios

Large displacement horizontal well: continuous control of horizontal sections exceeding 3000m


Multi branch well: precise diversion of main and lateral branches


Complex formations: real-time anti sticking drilling in shale/salt gypsum layers


Deepwater drilling: reducing the risk of drilling in deepwater areas



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