The AutoFill Casing Fill-Up and Circulating System saves time and enhances rig safety and well control during drilling operations by allowing the operator to fill, circulate and recover fluid while running Casing. With the AutoFill Casing Fill-Up and Circulating System, you can continue to use the rig pumps and top-drive while running or pulling each joint of Casing.
The patented AutoValve™ Mudsaver Valve is used with the AutoFill system to prevent mud from escaping when the valve is removed from the Casing. The valve also ensures positive valve operation and allows high flow rates while eliminating erosion and leaking that can hinder the performance of spring-type fill-up valves. The AutoValve automatically opens when inserted into the Casing and automatically closes when it is removed. It also prevents surging the well and is immune to mud solids.
Features, Advantages, and Benefits:
•Both AutoSeal models have an innovative design and softer packer-cup material to accommodate a wider range of casing sizes. This advantage reduces equipment costs by minimizing the number of packer cups required; it also enhances operational efficiency by minimizing the potential for dressing the tool with a packer cup of the wrong size.
•The packer cup and the helmet are integrated in a single piece, which enhances operational efficiency by reducing the potential for mismatching packer cups and helmets and reduces the inventory-management requirement.
•The absence of external housing enhances safety while saving time and costs.
The lighter-weight tools require less time for maintenance. They also eliminate the potential for elevator lock-up and the need for hydraulic or mechanical safety-release subs.