Rotating Control Devices
No longer simply a flow diverter, the rotating control device (RCD) is a key piece of well control equipment and the first line of defense against the escape of well fluids during critical drilling operations.
Halliburton now offers a series of rotating control devices suitable for a range of applications including managed pressure drilling and underbalanced drilling, where flow control is critical to success.
In addition to the proven RCD 5000™ device for high pressure applications, Halliburton’s 2010 acquisition of proven Diamond Rotating Head technology adds low and intermediate operating pressure capabilities with RCD 1000™ and RCD 2500™ tools.
Available with rotating heads in sizes from 7-1/16" 3000 psi to 20" 1000 psi inlet flange, and a 17” or 20” weld-on connection, Halliburton’s suite of RCD tools feature stripper elements that can be changed independent of the bearing assembly, saving rig time and reducing the need for onsite inventory at the rig. In addition, their compact design ensures an easy fit under most drilling rigs without modifications, providing better maneuverability and faster rig-up times.
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Rotating Control Device 1000
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Rated to 1000 psi static pressure, Halliburton’s RCD 1000™ device helps provide safe, efficient containment and diversion of drilling fluids in a range of pressure control applications.
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Rotating Control Device 5000
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Halliburton's RCD 5000™ device provides a robust and reliable means of safely diverting flow from the annulus away from the rig floor. Complementing the traditional BOP stack, the RCD maintains a dynamic seal on the annulus, making it possible to control the annular pressure at the surface using chokes, thus controlling influx of formation fluids while drilling proceeds.
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