Coring Applications

and Technology
Tools for Geologic Modeling
of Petroleum Reservoirs
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Coring Applications and Technology

Detailed information from

target formations is essential for
the successful evaluation of both
primary and secondary recovery
programs. Core samples can yield
this critical subsurface information.
With quality cores, oil companies
can more fully understand forma-
tion characteristics and more
efficiently achieve production
objectives.
High quality cores provide the
most accurate lithology, porosity
and permeability information for The core sample is only as good as the formation data that can be
building the geologic model of the derived from it.
reservoir. Such models are important
tools, for example, in evaluating
horizontal and vertical permeability.
Core samples can provide the
petrophysicist and the reservoir
engineer with accurate saturation,
wettability and electrical properties
of the formation. When secondary
displacement is the objective, core
sample data are essential.
Core quality is the key. The
sample must be obtained without
altering its native (or in-situ)
properties. Informed application of
specialized tools and techniques can
produce quality core samples.
Careful review of core and log data can yield critical subsurface information.
During the well planning phase,
Baker Hughes INTEQ coring
specialists can help you determine
which coring technologies can
contribute most to achieve your
goals. We can conduct rig site
operations safely to deliver high
quality cores, and working with your
team we can optimize coring system
solutions for lower cost.

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Planning the Coring Program
We offer a full range of coring
systems to obtain high quality core
samples in conventional applica-
tions. For complex and difficult
applications, we can provide
advanced technology to ensure
high quality coring.
CoreDrill Evaluation Coring
Where core points are uncertain
or when coring appears to add
excessive rig time, our CoreDrill
system combines high ROP, quick
inner barrel changes and fewer
drillstring trips to produce good
quality core samples at low cost.
Oriented Coring
Special orienting tools scribe a Baker Hughes INTEQs Coring Team plans a full range of coring services to satisfy your
mark on the core so that formation coring objectives.
dip and strike can be determined
from the core.
Anti-Whirl Technology High Pressure/
CoreGard Low Invasion Coring
In certain formations and well Fluid Retained Coring
A system of low invasion
paths, bit whirl may cause core In-situ data gathering services
drilling fluids, anti-whirl core bits
damage or undergauge cores. Our employ proprietary pressure
and extended pilot shoe features
coring engineers can determine containing core barrels that collect
minimizes fluid filtrate invasion of
when to use anti-whirl bit technol- and preserve intact formation
the core.
ogy to minimize these problems. samples and their fluids.
Gel Coring SM

JamBuster Anti-Jamming
SM
High Torque
The INTEQ Gel Coring system and Coremaster Barrels
This anti-jamming system uses
preserves core wettability charac-
telescoping core barrel sleeves to These special coring tools
teristics and mechanical integrity
avoid premature termination of include unique and patented
to gain quality information from
the coring run. equipment:
formation samples.
Wellsite Core Evaluation High torque and heavy duty
Our Wellsite Core Evaluation core barrels
service is conducted in transport- LD adjustment system
able laboratory modules. We can Optional, special application
furnish quick preliminary evalua- components.
tion of core samples, and also cut
and preserve core samples for These and other special coring
detailed laboratory analysis. tools achieve best results when
planned as part of your drilling
and evaluation program.

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CoreDrill Evaluation Coring
Most of the conventional coring
expense is associated with rig time
needed to trip the coring assembly
in and out of the well. This applies
particularly in exploration wells
where core point determination is
difficult or where reservoir sections
are separated by long intervals.
CoreDrill saves time because:
Changeover from coring to
drilling is accomplished without
tripping the drillstring
The inner core barrel is wirelined
to bottom from the surface
Near-bit gamma logging (MWD)
in the drilling mode identifies
core points
Anti-Whirl PDC core bits
stabilize the bit and improve
core quality
Inner barrel and core are retrieved
quickly and efficiently by wireline.
CoreDrill coring bit saves rig time by converting to a drilling bit without drillstring trips.
Our CoreDrill tools enable barrel and a specially designed
alternate drilling and coring PDC plug. It can operate in the
without tripping the bottomhole 7" to 8" hole size range, and
assembly. The CoreDrill system can be run in 15 ft (4.57m) to
employs a core bit that converts to 120 ft (36m) lengths to deliver
a drill bit, and features a heavy 2" diameter core. The CoreDrill
duty core barrel that allows system can produce continuous
slickline retrieval of the inner core samples of superior quality
barrel and core. compared to sidewall cores.
An inner rod assembly converts
the CoreDrill system into a
drilling tool for drilling down to,
between and beyond core points.
CoreDrill II, an advanced
technology coring system, employs
near-bit, real-time gamma logging
in the drilling mode. Core points
can be selected accurately without
having to rely on rig floor detec-
tion of drilling breaks.
The standard 30 ft (12m)
CoreDrill assembly uses a 6" x 2"
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 Oriented Coring
Oriented Coring gathers compre-
hensive and reliable information
on fracture direction, the dip and
strike of beds, and the direction of
stresses. When a core is oriented,
hole azimuth and inclination are
recorded along with the directional
orientation of a reference mark on
the core itself. Simple equipment
and procedures make this service
economical and versatile with both
conventional and advanced
technology coring systems.
Wellbore Inclination
Scribe Line
Azimuth N
TVD
Oriented coring helps determine bedding
angle and formation fracture/stress
direction.
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CoreGard Low Invasion Coring
CoreGard Low Invasion Coring
minimizes drilling fluid filtrate
invasion of core material as it is
being cut. The system consists of
three key components:
Low Invasion Drilling Fluid
The low invasion drilling fluid
uses sized calcium carbonate to
provide bridging solids which
quickly form a stable filter cake on
the core. This built-up filter cake
creates a protective coat on the
surface of the core to prevent filtrate
invasion into the pore spaces.
Low Invasion Core Bit
The specially-designed, low invasion
core bit features face discharge ports,
no gauge cutters in the throat, a
parabolic crown profile, and large
Custom designed CoreGard core bits are available to suit unique applications and hole sizes.
PDC cutters. Face discharge ports
direct fluid flow to the cutters,
away from the column of core
being cut.
The parabolic profile and large
cutters of our Low Invasion core
bits reduce the cutting area and
provide faster rates of penetration.
There are no throat gauge cutters
to disturb the filter cake as the
core enters the inner barrel. These
features allow the filter cake to
remain undisturbed. Anti-whirl
features can be incorporated into
the bit as well.
Extended Pilot Shoe
An extended pilot shoe protects
the core from additional contact
with coring fluid.
Gel Coring
Gel Coring technology prevents Standard Baker Hughes INTEQ Our Lubricore line of gels was
static filtrate invasion and pre- gels are viscous polyethylene-glycol developed specifically for lubricity
serves wettability properties of core based formulations that exhibit properties. Lubricore gels are
material. The system features two 0.0 cc spurt loss in formations with recommended for coring long
unique elements: permeabilities as high as 10 darcies horizontal intervals and forma-
at 200F (93C) for 30 minutes. tions that are prone to jamming.
A pre-loaded inner barrel
They improve the lubricity between
containing a non-invasive
the core and the inner barrel.
encapsulating gel
Downhole encapsulation of the
core sample to isolate it from Coring Fluid
the drilling fluid. Gel
Fluid invasion can alter the
chemical and physical properties A. Core in innertube is protected against
of core material. In-situ fluid coring fluid by gel coating.
saturations can be changed as well.
B. Gel protection begins at the bit as soon as
Gel Coring protects the core by the core is cut.
minimizing the cores contact with
drilling fluid. The gel totally
encapsulates the core as it is
formed downhole and supports
the core during tripping out of
hole and transport. Gel Coring
benefits include:
Preservation of chemical and
physical properties of the core
Elimination of static filtrate
invasion in the inner barrel
Protection of the cores mechani-
cal integrity A B
Significant reduction of core
jamming.
Pressure Bars

Temperature 'C

Time, minutes

Data obtained from the downhole Gel Pressure Measuring Sub - an optional tool available for Gel Coring runs.

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Anti-Whirl Technology
Our PDC coring bits apply anti-
whirl technology to reduce dynamic
bit whirl. Bit whirl, known to
cause PDC cutter damage in
harder formations, occurs when
the core bit does not rotate
smoothly about its geometric axis.
In addition to causing cutter
damage, bit whirl leads to poor
penetration rates, reduced bit life
and core barrel jamming.
Dynamic bit whirl also can
have serious detrimental effects on
the core itself, and can result in
undergauged and fragmented cores.
Anti-Whirl (ARC) core bits com-
bine several features that optimize
performance:
Optimal cutter layout and profile
Reduced cutter count
Low friction gauge pads.

Core samples cut with an Anti-Whirl core bit (left) and a bit exhibiting bit whirl (right)

Wellbore bottom hole patterns illustrating Anti-Whirl performance (left) and bit whirl (right)
Full scale laboratory tests at Hughes Christensen demonstrate that anti-whirl technology
eliminates hole spiraling and core damage caused by dynamic bit whirl.

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Gold Series Technology
ARC bits are available with the
patented Gold Series Black Ice
cutters. These cutters incorporate
stressed engineering, engineered
placement, Carbide Supported
Edges (CSE), and polished PDC CSE cutters buttressed edge
cutters to significantly optimize bit geometry dramatically
strengthens the diamond edge
performance and life. against the cutting force.
Stressed Engineered Cutters
(SEC) use a thick diamond table
for reinforcement against bending
loads. A radial interface design
reduces and redistributes stresses in
the cutter. Polishing reduces the
friction forces between the cutter
and rock chips. Rates of penetra-
tion, drilling efficiency, and bit life
are substantially improved with
Gold Series technology. SEC cutter with thicker section modifies stress SEC cutters stepped interface geometry reduces
distribution, provides extra stiffness and more wear damaging stresses and repositions them away
resistance in abrasive formations. from the cutting edge.
PDC Coring Bits
Our PDC coring bits deliver
high penetration rates and long
bit life. They maintain a sharp
cutting edge in soft to moderately
hard formations.

Black Ice cutters optimize performance and bit life.

ARC412 - Light Set PDC Anti-Whirl ARC425 - Medium Set PDC Anti-Whirl

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JamBuster Anti-Jamming System
The JamBuster anti-jamming
system employs telescoping inner
sleeves to reduce the impact of
jamming by allowing continued
coring after jamming has occurred.
Coring can continue until three
jams have been detected or the
barrel fills.
Core jamming is a common
cause of aborted coring operations.
It can be caused by several factors:
Formation anomalies
Core bit design and dynamics
Inner sleeve and core catcher
configuration.
The JamBuster system is fitted
into a high torque 6 x 3 core
barrel and incorporates the
following features:
JamBuster Core Barrel Options
Core Barrel Size
HT 30 6-3/4 x 3-1/2
Core Master 7-1/4
x 6-3/4
x 3-1/2
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Two telescoping sleeves within
one fixed aluminum inner barrel
Shear pins that lock the sleeves
together until jamming occurs -
shear strength point is set to Fixed Inner
Core Barrel
match formation properties
Activator Plate
An internal core jam indicator.
The system can be used in
conjunction with Anti-Whirl core
bits, CoreGard low invasion coring
technology, and the Gel Coring
System.
Field data indicate that improved
coring efficiencies of 30-50% are Telescoping
achievable in formations having a Inner Sleeves
fault slant, collapse of unconsoli-
dated core material, or clay expansion.
Upper Shoe
Minimum Inner Shear Pins
Shear pins Hole Size
Length Sleeve/Barrel
Core Bit and
Outer Core
60 Aluminum 8 inner 8.375 - 8.75 Barrel
12 middle
60 Aluminum 8 inner 8.375 - 8.75
12 middle
Shear pins for telescoping sleeves are selected
according to formation characteristics. Inner
sleeves can be delivered to rig site factory-loaded
with gel to encapsulate core as it is formed.
High Pressure and Fluid Retained Coring
Pressure and fluid retained core
barrels are key components of our
In-Situ Data Gathering Service
(IDGS). These special barrels are
available in two sizes:
5 (6 ball valve)
7 (8 ball valve).
IDGS can attain better reservoir
definition using a combination of
current coring technologies (such
as low invasion coring, anti-whirl
core bits, pressure-fluid retained
full closure core barrels, and Gel
Coring). The pressure barrels
collect reservoir fluids in their
natural container, the rock.
The result is a reservoir sample
that has sustained little formation
damage, arriving at the surface
totally encapsulated by gel and
containing nearly all of its reservoir
formation fluids intact.
Depending upon the goals of the
application, IDGS can obtain
information on reservoir fluids,
formation saturations, and me-
chanical rock properties. If re-
quired, downhole pressure can be
maintained in the barrel. Reservoir Bearing Assembly
fluids are retained in the barrel
until they can be captured for
analysis. IDGS is the best method
for coal bed methane applications.

Seal Sub
Pressure Core Barrel Specifications
Item 5-3/4 Tool 7 Tool
10 ft 15 ft 10 ft 30 ft
(3.05 m) (4.57 m) (3.05 m) (9.14 m)
Core Diameter 2.50 in 2.50 in 3.75 in 3.75 in Upper Seals
(6.35 cm) (6.35 cm) (9.53 cm) (9.53 cm)
Barrel Length 21.75 ft 26.75 ft 24.2 ft 44.16 ft Drilling Fluid
(Closed Coring Position) (6.34 m) (8.15 m) (7.88 m) (13.46 m)
Barrel Length 23.33 ft 28.22 ft 26.6 ft 46.52 ft
(Extended Ball Valve Closed) (7.11 m) (8.64 m) (8.11 m) (14.18 m)
Ball Housing Length 1.0 ft 1.0 ft 2.5 ft 3.6 ft
(0.31 m) (0.31 m) (0.76 m) (1.10 m)
Core Barrel Diameter 5.75 in 5.75 in 7.00 in 7.00 in
(14.61 cm) (14.61 cm) (17.78 cm) (17.78 cm)
Pressure Regulator
Pressure Rating 10,000 psi 10,000 psi 5,000 psi 5,000 psi
(68,948 kPa) (68,948 kPa) (34,474 kPa) (34,474 kPa)
Minimum Yield Strength 110,000 lbs 110,000 lbs 110,000 lbs 110,000 lbs
(489,280 N) (489,280 N) (489,280) (489,280 N)
Minimum Flow Rate 125 gpm 125 gpm 300 gpm 300 gpm
(473.18 lpm) (473.18 lpm) (1135.6 lpm) (1135.6 lpm)
Inner Tube
Recommended Core Bit 6-1/2 x 2-1/2 6-1/2 x 2-1/2 8-1/2 x 3-3/4 8-1/2 x 3-3/4
Ball Valve
Top Connection (Box) 4-1/2 FH 4-1/2 FH 4-1/2 H90 4-1/2 FH
Operator
Ball Housing Diameter 6.0 in 6.0 in 8.0 in 8.0 in
(15.24 cm) (15.24 cm) (20.32 cm) (20.32 cm)

Ball Valve

Core Barrel

Pressure Core Barrel

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Wellsite Core Evaluation
Proper handling of the core at
the well site is as critical as its
acquisition. The core must not be
damaged by the handling process.
A core recovery cradle should
always be used to secure the inner
tubes on removal from the outer
barrel to prevent bending of or
physical damage to the core.
Exposure of the core to air also
should be kept to a minimum.
To prevent filtrate invasion
during transportation or storage
of the core, special plug samples
should be prepared immediately.
We can provide the needed core
cutting and plugging equipment
on location. These services can be
very valuable in remote locations
and where restrictions are imposed
on the removal of full diameter
core material.
For wellsite core evaluation,
we provide a portable unit that
contains core cutting, plugging, The INTEQ formation evaluation engineer assists operator personnel in wellsite analysis
and preservation equipment as well of core samples.
as a core holder and permeameter
for flushing core samples and
determining liquid permeability.
Rig Site Core Stabilization
Stabilization protects the core
from damage during handling
and shipment. We secure the full
diameter core material in an
aluminum or fiberglass inner
barrel by injecting quick-setting
epoxy or foam.

Wellsite Core Evaluation is an on-site service.

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GammaTrak System
For preliminary sample evalua-
tion, the computer-controlled
GammaTrak portable gamma tool
can provide on-site lithology
evaluation. A continuous gamma
detection log along the entire
cored section identifies reservoir
and clay zones comparable to
conventional wireline and MWD
logs. Manually operated hand-held
gamma detectors also are available.

The GammaTrak system logs the recovered core on the laydown table.

GammaTrak logs delineate reservoir and clay zones.

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HT Series and Coremaster Barrels
Our HT Series and
Coremaster heavy duty core
barrels were designed for use in
high torque applications.
The heavy duty barrels are ideal
for long core barrel applications
and for coring in highly deviated
wells along with all conventional
coring operations.
HT Series and Coremaster core
barrels optimize penetration rates
even in conventional applications
because they can operate at high
ROP and weight-on-bit without
torque damage to the core barrel
connections. These core barrels:
Use integral SC-1 (premium
quality) core barrel stabilizers
Have a double shouldered tool
joint and specially designed
thread
Incorporate our patented
LD adjustment system
[22-inch (56 cm) adjustment]
Can accommodate long,
disposable inner barrels
[to 360 ft (110 m) lengths].
HT Series and Coremaster core
barrels deliver full diameter cores.
All optional and special-applica-
tion coring components are
compatible with these barrels.
Inner Barrel Stabilizer
The heavy duty outer core barrel
rotates about the inner barrel
during coring operations. If the
inner barrel rotates with the outer
barrel, the core can jam in the
inner core barrel. Inner barrel
rotation can be severe in deviated/
horizontal holes where the inner
barrel tends to sag and rub the
outer barrel. Severe vibration can
occur in vertical holes with the
same effect.
Our patented inner barrel
rotating sleeve stabilizer:
Is designed for use with long
coring assemblies
Can be used with disposable
aluminum or fiberglass inner
barrels
Is most effective with bit end
bearings to reduce inner barrel
rotation
Facilitates core entry and
reduces mechanical damage
and jamming.
With the stabilizer, buckling
resistance of longer inner barrels is
improved, increasing coring effi-
ciency and improving core quality.

Core Barrel Specifications

Recommended
Core Barrel Barrel Size Make Up Torque Fluid Capacity
Maximum Pull
Inches
ft lb Nm gpm lpm lbs N
Slimhole Core Barrel
350 3-1/2 x 1-3/4 2,200 2,983 118 447 104,000 462,592
Modular Coring Systems
MCS 3-3/4 x 2 4,800 6,500 100 375 180,000 800,000
MCS 4-3/4 x 2-5/8 10,000 13,600 130 490 314,000 1,400,000
Conventional Core Barrels
250P 4-1/8 x 2-1/8 3,500 4,745 141 534 172,000 765,056
250P 4-3/4 x 2-5/8 4,700 3,672 164 621 232,000 1,031,936
250P 5-3/4 x 3-1/2 8,600 11,660 204 722 328,000 1,458,944
250P 6-1/4 x 4 9,400 12,745 275 1,041 365,000 1,623,520
250P 6-3/4 x 4 11,100 15,050 387 1,465 407,000 1,810,336
250P 8 x 5-1/4 21,900 29,693 295 1,117 602,000 2,677,696
High Torque Core Barrels
HT 10 4-3/4 x 2-5/8 10,000 13,558 164 621 250,000 1,112,000
HT 30 6-3/4 x 4 30,000 40,675 387 1,465 530,000 2,357,440
HT 40 8 x 5-1/4 40,000 54,233 295 1,117 600,000 2,668,800
Heavy Duty Barrels
Coremaster 4-3/4x 3-1/4x 2-1/8 13,200 18,000 160 605 385,000 1,712,480
Coremaster 7-1/4 x 6-3/4 x 4 19,600 26,500 450 1,701 666,000 2,962,368
CoreDrill Core Barrels
CoreDrill1 6-1/4 x 2 17,000 23,049 300* 1,136 521,000 2,317,408
CoreDrill2 6-1/2 x 2 33,000 44,742 300** 1,136 749,000 3,331,552 * 300 (1,136) in coring mode
Hydro-Lift Core Barrels 400 (1,514) in drilling mode
Hydro-Lift 6-3/4 x 4 11,100 15,050 200 757 407,000 1,810,336 ** 300 (1,136) in coring mode
Hydro-Lift 8 x 4-3/4 21,900 29,693 250 946 602,000 2,677,696
550 (2,083) in drilling mode

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Containerized Coring
Baker Hughes INTEQ dispos-
able inner barrels and liners offer
significant advantages for contain-
erized coring in all formations.
Containerized cores remain in
the protective inner barrel or liner
when retrieved. The containers
permit well site core gamma
logging when required.
These core containers protect
the integrity of the core material
during recovery and handling.
The coefficient of friction between
the core and the inner barrel also is
reduced. Containerized coring:
Improves core quality and core
recovery
Produces less core jamming
Reduces rig time.
Disposable aluminum and
fiberglass inner barrels and plastic,
fiberglass and aluminum barrel
liners have become standard for
containerized coring.
Aluminum and Fiberglass Inner Barrels
Properties
Wall Thickness
Collapse Pressure
Burst Pressure
Maximum Downhole Temperature
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Friction Coefficient:
Water-Based Fluids
Oil-Based Fluids
Aluminum Inner Barrels Aluminum, Fiberglass and
To maintain core integrity Plastic Liners
during handling and transporta- In soft, friable, broken or
tion, the aluminum inner barrel unconsolidated formations,
replaces the steel inner barrel. aluminum, fiberglass or plastic
Particularly useful in high-tem- liners can be placed inside the
perature and high-pressure appli- standard steel inner barrel to
cations, multiple 30 ft (9.14 m) ensure recovery of virtually
aluminum inner barrels can be undisturbed cores in lengths to
connected to construct core 60 ft (18.29 m).
barrels of 60, 90, 180 ft or longer
(over 55 m). The core-filled inner
barrel can then be cut, capped,
sealed and transported to the
laboratory using a full range of
wellsite handling equipment.
Fiberglass Inner Barrels
Fiberglass inner barrels
[30 ft (9.14 m)], which also may
be connected into longer lengths,
are run inside the core barrel to
contain unconsolidated or friable
core material. However, material
constraints limit the use of fiberglass
inner barrels to bottom hole tempera-
tures of 250F (121C) or less.
Aluminum Fiberglass
6 3/4 x 4 Barrels
0.250 (6.35 mm) 0.244 (6.20 mm)
2333 psi (16 N/sq mm) 580 psi (4 N/sq mm)
3800 psi (26 N/sq mm) 913 psi (6.2 N/sq) mm)
400 F (205 C) 248 F (120 C)
0.00005/ft F (0.024 mm/m C) 0.000043/ft F (0.020 mm/m C)
0.32 0.29
0.28 0.23
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Special Coring Techniques
Downhole Motor Coring
Downhole motor coring is an
option in situations where conven-
tional coring tools cannot produce
optimal results. These include:
Highly-fractured formations
where bit induced fracturing
may occur
Hard rock formations
Horizontal wells
Horizontal re-entry applications
Multi-laterals
Crooked holes where string
rotation would cause casing
and drill pipe wear.
A wide range of downhole
motors is available for these
difficult coring applications. This
includes the latest generation of
high power, improved reliability
Navi-Drill Ultra Series motors.
These motors have driven coring
tools that cut 300 ft (90 m) cores
in single coring runs.
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Navi-Drill motor coring offers
the following advantages:
Smooth torque to the core bit
Reduced weight on bit (WOB)
Reduced WOB-induced
fracturing
Increased RPM and torque at
the bit
Improved ROP. Navi-Drill Mach 1
Downhole Motor
A special drop-ball sub must be
used between the motor and core
barrel to initiate coring. As an
alternative to the sub, a Downhole-
Activated Flow Diverter can be
positioned in the bearing assembly
inside the core barrel. Special
motors are available for coring
with air, mist, or foam.
Drop Ball Sub
Core Barrel
Best rotating speeds and torque
values for your coring job can
be selected from the various
Navi-Drill motor configurations.
Core Bit
 Slimhole Coring
Slimhole coring employs
specialized hardware for holes
ranging in size from 4 to 4
in diameter. These hole sizes are
too small for the smallest conven-
tional 250P or heavy duty series
core barrels.
The standard 350P slimhole
barrel is a double-barrel swivel
assembly similar to the 250P and
HT Series except that it does
not have a safety joint. Normally
run with a mud motor, this
3 x 1 x 30 ft (9.14 m) barrel
can be used with rotary drill
strings or with coiled tubing.
The 3 x 2 Modular Coring
System (MCS) incorporates an
integral downhole motor to
optimize ROP and minimize
torque peaks.
Both barrels minimize coring
expenses and recover core samples of
sufficient size for detailed analyses.
Core Jam Indicator SM
Downhole Activated Flow Diverter
Our Downhole Activated Flow
Diverter replaces a standard
pressure relief plug in the coring
assembly. By diverting drilling
fluid flow through the inner
barrel, this tool:
Provides a positive seat for the
drop ball
Reduces rig time used to drop
and seat a standard relief ball
Allows flushing of inner barrels
prior to coring when a standard
ball cannot be dropped.
The diverter tool can be used
with motor coring assemblies in
place of a drop-ball sub, and
permits the running of MWD
tools behind the core barrel.

Undetected core jamming is a

common cause of poor core
recovery. A Core Jam Indicator
(CJI) is available to alert the
operator that a jam has occurred.
When activated, the CJI causes a
predetermined increase in the
standpipe pressure. This pressure
increase indicates loading of the
inner barrel and jamming condi-
tions, allowing the coring engineer
to pull out of hole before valuable
formation samples are drilled
through or lost. The CJI is an
inexpensive and reliable method
for detecting jams and avoiding
lost core material.

Baker Hughes INTEQ Galileo coiled tubing unit is designed for efficient slimhole drilling
and coring operations.

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Hydro-Lift Full Closure
Coring System
Many of the worlds producing
formations are unconsolidated,
friable, poorly cemented, or held
together by viscous oil. Coring in
these formations is difficult since
Outer Core
the rock material lacks the strength Barrel
to be recovered by conventional
core catchers. The unconsolidated
material typically disaggregates Steel Sleve
and falls through the standard
catchers. In addition, these forma-
tions can be damaged by, or jammed
off in, the standard core catcher.
The Hydro-Lift Full Closure Split Spring

Core Catcher eliminates problems Full Closure

associated with recovery of poorly Core Catcher
consolidated core material. The
system features the following
advantages:
Coring Bit
Slick, unobstructed core entry -
the core catcher is completely
hidden by a smooth steel sleeve Coring Mode Retrieval Mode

Full closure catcher - a hydraulic

Hydro-Lift full closure core catcher completes a full line of Baker Hughes INTEQ conventional
mechanism lifts the steel sleeve
coring equipment that leads the industry in reliability, flexibility, and low cost operation.
to activate a clam shell assembly
that completely seals the inner
barrel Hydro-Lift Capabilities
Backup Catcher - a backup Barrel 6-3/4 x 4 8 x 4-3/4
spring type catcher captures 250P X X
consolidated core material.
HT30 X
Slick core entry prevents both
HT40 X
damage to the core material and
jamming in the bit throat. The full
closure catcher completely seals The Hydro-Lift system can be
the barrel and captures poorly used with aluminum and fiberglass
consolidated core material. For inner barrels and can be fixed to
recovering unconsolidated core both conventional and heavy duty
material, the system has proven core barrels.
extremely reliable. The Hydro-Lift
core catcher also is used in fractured
formations that are prone to jamming.

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