Rotating Control Devices (RCDs)
The ROTATING CONTROL DEVICE 3 (RCD 3) is a passive sealing device that offers more safety in diverting well returns–such as pressurized gas, fluids, and cuttings–to a surface separation system during MPD or UBD applications.
FEATURES
- Installation on top of the blowout preventer (BOP)
- Sealed bearing assembly
- Complete equalization loop and remotely operated hydraulic valve
- Maximum static pressure of 3,000 psi and dynamic pressure of 1,000 psi at 100 rpm
- Compatible with rotary and top drive rigs
BENEFITS
- Compact design, manufactured to NACE
- Available as a stand-alone offering or as part of a managed pressure drilling or underbalanced drilling package
APPLICATIONS
- Managed pressure drilling (MPD)
- Underbalanced drilling (UBD)
- Pressurized mudcap drilling (PMCD)
- Annular containment of wellbore fluids