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