Bit Release Tool (BRT)
Bit Release Tool (BRT)
Bit Release Tool (BRT)
Crossover – the BRT connects the casing to the bit with API box connections on
bottom and casing connections on top.
Bit Stabilization near the bit – Spiral stabilizer blades maintain directional control
of the assembly during drilling.
Bit Release – the BRT provides a mechanism for removing the bit and lower
assembly to open the bottom of the casing.
• After “knocking off” the bit, the casing bottom is open to full drift to allow passage of
Open Hole Logging tools, generally favored over Cased Hole logging techniques.
• The simple yet durable design provides full pressure and torsional integrity during
the rigors of drilling while also offering a reliable method of opening the bottom of
the casing.
• Stabilizer blades for directional control during drilling are hard faced with Tungsten
Carbide to withstand abrasive wear.
• Release of the bit is achieved by either hydraulic or mechanical force. For the
hydraulic option, force is applied by the combination of a ball dropped in the casing
and pump pressure applied to “pump off” the bit and lower assembly. “Pump off”
occurs when a differential pressure of approximately 900 psi is reached. For the
mechanical option, force is applied by wireline tools.
The Float Sub is the bottom unit supporting the drill bit and connected to the
“bottom sub” with an integral thread. An internal check valve prevents backflow
up into the casing.
The Bottom Sub receives the dropped ball creating the hydraulic force to separate
from the “top sub”. Shear screws ensure separation occurs at a predetermined
axial load.
The Top Sub is stabilized and remains on the casing after the lower assembly is
knocked off. The top and bottom subs are designed with castellated ends that
provide the torsional lock for drilling.
• The castellated top sub serves as an effective stabilized reaming shoe to ream casing
to bottom if needed.
CASING DRILLING® is a registered trademark and Casing Drive System™ are trademarks of Tesco Corporation
Bit Release Tool (BRT) Due to ongoing product development, all specifications are subject to change without notice
after bit released © Tesco Corporation / September 2006 / POD
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