AC Ideal Rig

AC Ideal Rig
The AC Ideal™ Rig is a safe, effective, and configurable land rig that capitalizes on over 100 years of engineering and manufacturing experience from the OEM.
By integrating innovative features and advancements with our proven designs and technology, the AC Ideal Rig responds to key market-driven configuration
requirements, such as an increased setback of 600 kips and 7,500-psi mud system.

• Amphion™ integrated drilling control system • NOV 6012 ram BOP and Shaffer Spherical BOP
• TDS-11SA top drive - over 2,000 delivered • ST-80CL iron roughneck
• NOVOS™ enabled • ADS-10SD drawworks
• ReedHycalog drilling performance applications • FD-1600 mud pumps, 7,500-psi option
optimize rig performance • Brandt™ King Cobra Venom shakers
• Drill Force™ AC power

The AC Ideal Rig is readily configurable with innovative, optional solutions to improve your drilling performance, increase safety, and differentiate your rig in a
competitive market. The Stand Transfer Vehicle™ (STV) streamlines tripping operations and pipe-handling procedures, while the Steel Toe™ walking system
enables enhanced mobility on the rig pad for your drilling applications. Upgrade to the TDS-11HD top drive for more power and increased torque.
The AC Ideal Rig is also ready to integrate a third mud pump and a fourth generator, ensuring an increase in uptime and providing greater hydraulic pressure
and flow for today’s longer lateral wells.

Controlled with the industry’s most reliable control system, Amphion, as the operations center of your rig, the Ideal Rig is now NOVOS enabled and ready
to manage hardware and software so that your decisions to control, monitor, and optimize your drilling operations are consistently executed across your
fleet. Further differentiate your rig by successfully merging the downhole and surface drilling environments with our ReedHycalog drilling performance
applications to achieve impactful, consistent results—high-quality wellbores delivered safely and efficiently.

Specifications
Substructure
Substructure type Slingshot-cylinder raised
Rotary load 750,000 lb
Setback capacity 500 kips, (600 kips optional)
Drill floor height 25 ft
Clear height 21 ft, 8 in.
Mast
Mast type Cantilever triples, cylinder raised
Hook load rating 750,000 lb
Mast height 142 ft
Base dimensions 12x12 ft

Key attributes
Rig size 375 tons
Rig power Alternating current (AC)
Engine type Three CAT 3512, 1,200-rpm engines (fourth engine optional)
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Industry-Leading Performance
Amphion and driller's cabin
• Three redundant, configurable screens maximize operational efficiencies with a dedicated CCTV screen
• User-friendly, responsive touchscreens allow simultaneous monitoring of various equipment on one screen
• Ergonomic, adjustable, climate-controlled workstation
• Multi-tool controller with battery back-up and redundant power network, shields against power loss

TDS-11SA top drive

• 800 horsepower (Two 400 hp motors), providing dependable power and torque
• 500-ton hoisting capacity
• 37,100 ft-lb continuous drilling torque at 125 rpm

ST-80CL iron roughneck

• 60,000 ft-lb makeup torque and 80,000 ft-lbs of break-out torque
• 4¼-to 8½-in. tubular connection range

6012 ram BOP

• Manufactured from forged materials that meet H2S Service in accordance with NACE MR0175
• 13⅝-in. bore size and 10,000 psi
• Proven trim package is standard and includes Xylan coating in the through bore, ram cavities, and all
wellbore wetted surfaces

ADS-10SD drawworks
• Unique AC-power control characteristics allow regenerative braking and zero-speed load holding
without using the friction-plate brakes
• Advanced braking system that offers precise proportional control to improve drilling and tripping
Field-Proven Technology
BOP transporter
• Enables the BOP to move, test, and set at well center without breaking down stack
• Remote controls allow the stack to move while keeping personnel out of dangerous areas

FD 1600 mud pumps

• Dual-motor drive, optional 7,500-psi fluid ends
• Three-cylinder, single-action, piston-type mud pump made from rugged construction

PipeCat™ Laydown System

• Tubulars transferred from catwalk level to drill floor
• Wireless radio control or local control
• Manual V-door ramp functionality

Stand Transfer Vehicle (STV) [optional]

• Removes the derrickman from the derrick, enhancing safety and accelerating training with the driller
• Greater consistency in tripping speed
• Two cameras aid control
• Manual racking possible

Steel Toe walking system [optional]

• Enhanced mobility, safer operations
• Critical equipment remains stationary or mounted in place on the rig during walking operations
• Clear wellheads with ease
• Walk in the X or Y direction

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The AC Ideal Rig
provides drillers with cost-effective drilling capabilities that
increase performance, productivity, and differentiate your
rig fleet in today’s market.
• Conventional • Geothermal
• Shale • Horizontal

Advantages and Features

• Reduced transport loads reduce overhead cost, transportation
time, and streamline rig up/rig down time
• Intuitive, simple assembly procedures
• Configurable and upgradeable: higher 7,500-psi mud system,
increased setback (600 kips), higher torque top drive [TDS-11HD],
Steel Toe walking system, third mud pump and fourth generator
• NOVOS enabled providing consistent and optimized drilling
performance
• ReedHycalog™ drilling performance applications are seamlessly
coupled with Amphion, providing rig differentiation
• Traveling block and top drive travel in the mast for easy rig up
and rig down
• Remote-controlled hydraulic raising system requires no main rig
power and keeps the operator at a safe distance
• The Power Slip Frame, a simple, innovative solution for easy
handling of slips, improves tripping operations – upgradeable to
PS-21.
• Electrical system benefits from deployable overhead cable
booms and swing arm boom to minimize connections for easier
hook-up and longer service life
• Proven NOV-Ross Hill AC VFD power system and generator
controls for reliable and safe power supply
• Integrated mud system suite of Brandt solids control equipment
included to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Wirelessly controlled hydraulic utility floor winches for a safe
working environment
• Optional 55° C upgrade available
 Aftermarket Operations

Field service
Our growing staff of proven field service personnel is available 24/7
to support all NOV products. Knowledgeable field service technicians
can quickly deploy to your operating site to resolve your equipment
issues, whether structural, mechanical, electrical, or software-related.
Our FAST solution service trucks are pre-stocked with an extensive
list of NOV’s top drive, iron roughneck, BOP, EDS, and Amphion
replacement parts, filters, consumables, and tools to get your NOV
equipment running at OEM specifications. Expert on-call technicians
are ready to provide FAST, on-site service and repair.

Training
Field technicians train on NOV Rig Technologies product lines,
including competency training and evaluations through our NOV
technical colleges and training facilities, to ensure the highest quality
service and support for your equipment repairs on-site.

Repair
Our highly skilled shop technicians overhaul, repair, rebuild, and
recertify a wide range of NOV equipment to the NOV Quality
Assurance and OEM specifications — using only OEM parts. Our
worldwide network of repair centers provides unrivaled quality
customer service, on-time delivery, and unmatched technical
integrity. In addition, equipment exchange programs are available
at various facilities. Through the Used Equipment Refurbishment
Program, we provide viable, short turnaround solutions to
immediate capital equipment needs, complete with data books and
certificates of conformance as required.

Technical support
One phone call to one of our technical support centers initiates a
technical support team of multi-skilled backgrounds to troubleshoot
and resolve your worldwide equipment needs, 24/7/365. Our team
of highly skilled and experienced technical support members work
together with our global pool of qualified field service technicians
and subject matter experts to keep your rigs operating. The technical
support team utilizes our web-based application “Tracker” to record,
manage, and resolve issues.

Field engineering
Our field engineering groups offer the unique service of providing
Global Hub
Regional Hub
one-off, rig-specific equipment designs, modifications, and solutions
Existing local facility to your rig-specific issues.
New local facility

For 24/7 Support Services: +1 281 569 3050

Aftermarket Operations products and services

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