Drilling Tools
Dailey CBC-Thruster Tool ® ™
Dailey
®
Weatherford’s patented Dailey CBC-Thruster tool is uniquely designed for running
low in the bottomhole assembly (BHA) to apply hydraulic weight on bit (WOB) during
drilling operations by taking advantage of the naturally occurring effect of pump-open
forces (POF). The CBC-Thruster tool also absorbs weight transfer from the drillstring
and prevents the positive-displacement motor (PDM) from stalling.
Applications
• Any drillstring in which a drilling motor will be used
Features, Advantages and Benefits
• Simple construction, with minimal moving parts, reliably keeps the bit
on bottom for better rate of penetration (ROP).
• Involute spline design ensures that torque from the drillstring is transferred
to the lower portion of the BHA so as not to hinder
drilling operations.
• Tandem designs provide increased POF over the standard-size tool
at the same differential pressure for operations that require a greater force
or WOB.
Weatherford International Ltd.
515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77027 USA
Tel: 713-693-4000
weatherford.com
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® ™
Specifications
Standard Version, Standard Stroke
Dimensional Data
3-1/8 4-3/4 6-1/4 6-1/2 7-3/4
OD (in./mm)
79.38 120.65 158.75 165.10 196.85
1-1/4 2-1/4 2-1/4 2-3/4 3
ID (in./mm)
31.75 57.15 57.15 69.85 76.20
Tool joint (API) 2-3/8 Reg 3-1/2 IF 4-1/2 XH 4-1/2 IF 6-5/8 Reg
Yield Values*
250,000 500,000 832,000 934,000 1,600,000
Tensile (lbf/kN)
1,112 2,224 3,701 4,155 7,117
5,000 20,000 49,300 56,200 100,000
Torsional (lbf-ft /kN•m)
6.8 27.1 66.8 76.2 135.6
Operational Data
5,000
Circulating pressure (psi/bar)
345
Hydrostatic pressure (psi/bar) None
16.0 15.0 16.5 17.0 19.5
Total travel (in./mm)
406 381 419 432 495
9.25 11.85 12.00 14.33 15.71
Approximate length closed (ft/m)
2.8 3.6 3.6 4.4 4.8
190 475 1,000 1,200 1,600
Approximate weight (lb/kg)
86 215 454 544 726
400
Maximum bottomhole temperature (°F/°C)
204
4.0 10.3 15.9 19.6 28.3
Pump-open area (in.2/cm2)
26 66 103 126 183
*Tensile and torsional yield values are calculated per API RP7G, based on nominal dimensions and the published
yield strength of the material used, and do not constitute a guarantee, actual or implied.
Weatherford International Ltd.
515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77027 USA
Tel: 713-693-4000
weatherford.com
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Specifications (continued)
Standard Version, Long Stroke
Dimensional Data
4-3/4 6-1/2 7-3/4
OD (in./mm)
120.65 165.10 196.85
2-1/4 2-3/4 3
ID (in./mm)
57.15 69.85 76.20
Tool joint (API) 3-1/2 IF 4-1/2 IF 6-5/8 Reg
Yield Values*
500,000 934,000 1,600,000
Tensile (lbf/kN)
2,224 4,155 7,117
20,000 56,200 100,000
Torsional (lbf-ft/kN•m)
27.1 76.2 135.6
Operational Data
5,000
Circulating pressure (psi/bar)
345
Hydrostatic pressure (psi/bar) None
36.0
Total travel (in./mm)
914
18.85 21.00 22.00
Approximate length closed (ft/m)
5.7 6.4 6.7
756 1,900 2,400
Approximate weight (lb/kg)
343 862 1,089
400
Maximum bottomhole temperature (°F/°C)
204
10.3 19.6 28.3
Pump-open area (in.2/cm2)
66 126 183
*Tensile and torsional yield values are calculated per API RP7G, based on nominal dimensions
and the published yield strength of the material used, and do not constitute a guarantee, actual
or implied.
Weatherford International Ltd.
515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77027 USA
Tel: 713-693-4000
weatherford.com
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Specifications (continued)
Tandem Version
Dimensional Data
4-3/4 6-1/2
OD (in./mm)
120.65 165.10
2-1/4 2-3/4
ID (in./mm)
57.15 69.85
Tool joint (API) 3-1/2 IF 4-1/2 IF
Yield Values*
500,000 934,000
Tensile (lbf/kN)
2,224 4,155
20,000 56,200
Torsional (lbf-ft/kN•m)
27.1 76.2
Operational Data
5,000
Circulating pressure (psi/bar)
345
Hydrostatic pressure (psi/bar) None
15.0 17.0
Total travel (in./mm)
381 432
14.83 17.75
Approximate length closed (ft/m)
4.5 5.4
600 1,600
Approximate weight (lb/kg)
272 726
400
Maximum bottomhole temperature (°F/°C)
204
16.4 31.7
Pump-open area (in.2/cm2)
106 205
*Tensile and torsional yield values are calculated per API RP7G, based on nominal
dimensions and the published yield strength of the material used, and do not
constitute a guarantee, actual or implied.
Weatherford International Ltd.
515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77027 USA
Tel: 713-693-4000
weatherford.com
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® ™
Operation
Placing the Tool in the String
Run the CBC-Thruster tool as close as possible to the bit to take full advantage of the POF that the tool
generates. If drilling with a PDM, place the CBC-Thruster tool in the string, directly above the motor.
POF is determined by multiplying the differential pressure across the tool by the pump-open area of the
CBC-Thruster.
The final WOB produced is equal to the POF less the frictional drag of the BHA between the CBC-Thruster
tool and the bit. The WOB applied by the tool can be adjusted by varying the flow rate, the bit flow area,
and type of PDM used.
Balancing nozzle size and flow rates is important for enhancing bit hydraulics. Doubling the bit differential
pressure drop will double the POF and increase the ROP and sliding efficiency.
Running the Tool
If running the CBC-Thruster tool, use the standpipe pressure gaugenot the hook loadwhile drilling.
Standpipe pressure will increase after the drillstring has been lowered to bottom and drilling has begun
and when the CBC-Thruster tool nears its closed position. The tool is fitted with a closed position indicator
(telltale), which causes a sharp pressure increase. When the increase in standpipe pressure is noted,
set the break to allow the motor to drill ahead. When the CBC-Thruster tool reaches its full stroke length,
the motor will stop drilling, creating a noticeable standpipe pressure drop as a result of motor torque
reduction. The break is released, and the operation is repeated. For continuous drilling, note the time to
drill the full stroke length of the CBC-Thruster tool, and close the tool before the end of the stroke.
The CBC-Thruster tool can be easily adjusted by selecting telltales of varying sizes as needed for specific
flow rates. This feature ensures that the variations in standpipe pressure can be noted at the surface.
Weatherford can provide assistance in selecting the optimal size.
If running the tool above a retrievable measurement-while-drilling (MWD) tool, remove the telltale before
operation. Running the tool without the telltale removes the closed position indication, and the tool is then
operated with the motor indication only.
Maintenance
Each trip out of the hole, wash the mud from the polished mandrel and from inside the bottom connection.
Check the polished mandrel carefully for any sign of corrosion, pitting, or flaking of the plating.
Weatherford International Ltd.
515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77027 USA
Tel: 713-693-4000
weatherford.com
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Dailey CBC-Thruster Tool
® ™
Pump-Open Forces Chart
80
356
75
334 7 3/4-in. OD
196.85-mm OD
70
311
65
289
60
267
55
Pump-Open Forces (1,000 lbf/kN)
245 6 1/2-in. OD
50 165.10-mm OD
222
45
200 6 1/4-in. OD
40 158.75-mm OD
178
35
156
30
133 4 3/4-in. OD
25 120.65-mm OD
111
20
89
15
67
3 1/8-in. OD
10 79.38-mm OD
44
5
22
0
0 400 800 1,200 1,600 2,000 2,400
28 55 83 110 138 165
Differential Pressure (psi/bar)
Pump-open force is created by pressure drop across the bit. The pump pressure
creates a reaction force in the tool that tries to force it open. Reduce the pump to
idle before attempting to jar.
Weatherford International Ltd.
515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77027 USA
Tel: 713-693-4000
weatherford.com
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Dailey CBC-Thruster Tool
® ™
Pump-Open Forces Chart
Tandem Version 6 1/2-in. OD
165.10-mm OD
80
356
75
334
70
311
65
289
60
267
55
Pump-Open Forces (1,000 lbf/kN)
245
50
222
45
200 4 3/4-in. OD
40 120.65-mm OD
178
35
156
30
133
25
111
20
89
15
67
10
44
5
22
0
0 400 800 1,200 1,600 2,000 2,400
28 55 83 110 138 165
Differential Pressure (psi/bar)
Pump-open force is created by pressure drop across the bit. The pump pressure
creates a reaction force in the tool that tries to force it open. Reduce the pump to
idle before attempting to jar.
Weatherford International Ltd. Weatherford products and services are subject to the Company’s standard terms and conditions, available on
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Houston, Texas 77027 USA otherwise, trademarks and service marks herein are the property of Weatherford. Specifications are subject to change
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