Remote controlled cement head (RCCH)

Seawell's remote - controlled drop of all sizes of wiper darts and balls from rig floor is suitable for both liner and casing cementing. A flag sub is available for visual indication of wiper dart release.

RCCH optimises use of personnel, saves cost and improves HSE in all phases. It has been approved by Halliburton for service worldwide and Statoil has completed seven jobs successfully with the same head in Kristin Field.

key features

• Darts and balls are loaded offshore using rig water for correct placements
• Designed for multiple operations without redress between each job
• High pump rate during washing and cleanup process
• Controlled flushing eliminates any cement residues in all areas
• Remote-operated, low-torque valve incorporated.
• One piece swivel housing
• No threads, flanges or welding on inlet ports
• Two inlet port
• Remote operated flag indicator
• 4" ID
• 1500 k lbs tensile and 50 k ft/lbs torque.
• Operated on the rig by third party personnel. (Qu for Bill - does third-party = Seawell personnel or able to be operated without Seawell personnel?)

Key benefits

• Remote operation with one-line, air-operated system
• Optimises use of personnel
• Improved safety in operation
• Designed to be safe for storing on derrick (no falling objects)