Drilling companies employ accurate, durable, and reliable weight indication systems on drilling rigs with deadline weights up to 75,000 pounds. A driller can check the weight of a drill bit and the entire weight of the hook using a weight indicator system. A consistent weight on the drill bit helps accomplish the best possible penetration.
Weight indicators enable drillers to get the most out of their bits, keep the holes vertical, and achieve the highest penetration rate through various formations.
Here is all you should know about weight indicator systems:
Types
There are four types of weight indicator systems:
Deflection Weight Indicator Systems
Deflection weight indicators are portable, and their placement near a well-operator or on a mast is one of their many benefits. It is one of the most highly-recommended indicator systems for drilling rig applications due to its simplicity and efficacy.
The deadline diaphragm measures the hydraulic pressure force converted from the drill line to determine the weight. The deflection weight indicator system is suitable for small rigs or wells that lack deadline anchors.
Anchor-Type Weight Indicator Systems
Anchor-type weight indication systems operate via tension or a compression load cell to provide accurate, dependable data.
When the load cell compresses, a hydraulic pipe pumps hydraulic fluid to the weight indicator from the load cell. Once the indicator senses pressure, the inner and outer dials measure hook load and the weight on the drill bit, respectively.
Mini Weight Indicator Systems
This weight indicator system is perfect for geothermal and minor drilling operations. Pre-assembled and ready to use, mini weight indicator systems’ transport has become more straightforward and convenient.
These systems do not require loading and assembling. The load cell attaches simply to the rig without needing a permanent anchor.
Wireline Weight Indicator Systems
Wireline weight indication systems are sturdy and user-friendly devices that utilize hydraulics involved in drilling rigs. These systems require minimal maintenance and deliver accurate weight measurements in drilling operations.
Wireline weight indicator systems preserve tool investment by precisely measuring the line tension to inform the operator about possible difficulties. Close calibration tolerance allows accurate readings, protecting the drilling tools.
Benefits
Weight indicator systems help gather, store and communicate data. You can employ wireless communications to integrate more complex weight indicators into your operations, improve data control and management. Weight indication systems linked to printers, scanners, computers, and bar code readers provide seamless data transfer.
When linked with hi-tech software and other indicators, weight indicator systems facilitate further data collection, analysis, and tracking. Software improvements enable weight indicator systems to facilitate efficient documentation of critical weight-related data, crucial for traceability.
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