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The document discusses the components and benefits of a top drive system used on drilling rigs. A top drive system includes components like a torque track, quill, mainframe assembly, and pipe handler assembly. It allows drilling longer sections of pipe compared to traditional methods and improves safety by allowing remote operation.

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Rig TDS

The document discusses the components and benefits of a top drive system used on drilling rigs. A top drive system includes components like a torque track, quill, mainframe assembly, and pipe handler assembly. It allows drilling longer sections of pipe compared to traditional methods and improves safety by allowing remote operation.

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Top Drive

System (TDS)
Top Drive System
• A top drive is a mechanical device on a drilling
rig, made up of one or several electric or
hydraulic motors which are connected to the
drill string via a short pipe called the quill.
• (The drill string is the length of pipe that goes
down in to a well and attaches to the drill bit at
the bottom of the hole).
• Throughout this process, the top drive is
suspended from a hook below the travelling
block, and is able to move down or up the mast,
or derrick, of the drilling rig.
• The top drive is used to rotate the drill string
during the drilling process. These rotations use
at least 1000 horsepower to turn a shaft that
the drill string is screwed onto.
• The top drive can be used as an alternative to
the more traditional rotary table or Kelly drive.
• Using a top drive reduces both the manual
labor and the time in drilling, as well as a
number of risks.
Benefits of Top Drive Systems
• One of the most substantial benefits of this system is that they can be easily
installed on any mast or derrick.
• Top Drive Systems also work as replacements for Rotary Officers and Kelly
Systems – meaning there are fewer systems and parts to keep track of.
• Top Drives are also extremely safe.
• Because their operation can be handled remotely, there is no need for rig
workers to directly deal with this heavy equipment.
• Additionally, Top Drives can provide the necessary torque needed to tighten
connections and can pierce 90-foot sections, which reduces connection and
monitoring time, as well as provides improved directional control.
Top Drive System
• A top drive is a big motor system which is hoisted in a derrick or mast of a drilling
rig. A top drive is a modern rotating system which has been popular for many
drilling contractors and oil operators.
• Top drives can be used on all types of rigs, from truck-mounted rigs to offshore
rigs.
• Rotation provided to a drill stem is accomplished by a top drive.
• Therefore, a Kelly and a Kelly bushing are not required for a top drive system.
• Moreover, a master bushing and a rotary table serves as support for slip and
weight of a drill stem and as a conduit for a drill stem to be raised or lowed into a
wellbore.
• Since a Kelly is not required, the length of each stand is more than a single joint.
• Typically, drilling with a top drive can be drilled with a stand of drill pipe which
consists of 3 joints of drill pipes.
• TDS can drill about 90 ft before making a connection, as opposed to 30 ft like a
Kelly.
• TDS allows rotation and circulation while pulling out of a hole (back reaming).
However, this operation cannot be performed with a Kelly system.
• A top drive is attached to a dolly track acting like a guide rail in a derrick.
• This allows straight movement up and down while drilling and tripping.
Components of Top Drive System
• The following list is an inclusive explanation of Top Drive System components:
• Torque Track
• Optional Swivel
• Torque Bushing
• Swivel Sub
• Extend Frame
• Quill
• Mainframe Assembly
• Load Nut
• Pipe Handler Assembly
• Tilt Assembly
• Stabbing Valve
• Saver Sub
• Grabber Assembly
• Bail Assembly
• Elevator
Components of Top Drive System
• The following list is an inclusive
explanation of Top Drive System
components:
A – Elevator
B – Bail or Link
C – IBOP (both manual and
pneumatic operated)
D – Rotating Head
E – Top drive motor
F – Dolly Track
G – Hook
H – Travelling Block

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