The Polar Low Temperature Drilling Rig Aurora ZJ80 is a customized ultra-heavy-duty low-temperature resistant drilling rig independently developed for polar, alpine and extreme cold-region ultra-deep well operations.
The Polar Low Temperature Drilling Rig Aurora ZJ80 is a customized ultra-heavy-duty low-temperature resistant drilling rig independently developed for polar, alpine and extreme cold-region ultra-deep well operations. Designed and certified in accordance with API-4F, API-7K and ISO9001 international standards, this Aurora series rig breaks through the temperature limitation of conventional drilling equipment, adopting full-system low-temperature anti-brittle, cold-start and thermal insulation technologies. It adopts modular skid split structure suitable for polar transportation and seasonal construction. Specially applied for 6000-8000m ultra-deep oil and gas exploration, geothermal resource development and scientific geological drilling in Arctic, sub-arctic and high-altitude frigid regions, it is professional extreme-condition drilling equipment tailored for global cold-region energy strategic development projects.
All structural steel, hydraulic components, electrical elements and sealing parts adopt special low-temperature resistant materials after cryogenic treatment. The whole machine supports stable operation at ultra-low ambient temperature, solving the problems of brittle fracture, oil circuit solidification and electrical failure of conventional rigs in polar cold environments.
Equipped with customized hydraulic oil heating system, pipeline constant-temperature thermal insulation device, electrical cabinet anti-condensation heating module and cabin integral heating system. It realizes zero-failure cold start and continuous stable operation in extreme frigid weather, completely adapting to polar seasonal low-temperature working conditions.
Adopts super-rigid K-type open-front derrick and reinforced heavy-duty box substructure, with ultra-high hook load reserve. It maintains excellent structural stability and load-bearing performance under low-temperature cold-brittle environment, meeting long-cycle heavy-load drilling requirements of 8000m ultra-deep wells in cold regions.
Optimized skid split layout conforms to polar logistics and seasonal transportation conditions. All modules adopt anti-freezing, snow-proof and ice-prevention structural optimization, convenient for field assembly, disassembly and winter maintenance in remote alpine and polar well pads.
Equipped with low-temperature overload protection, pipeline anti-freezing pressure protection, snow load structural safety verification and full-machine cold-region safety interlock system. It effectively avoids equipment damage and safety accidents caused by extreme low temperature, snow and frost, ensuring high safety and reliability of polar drilling construction.
| Nominal Drilling Depth | 8000m (114mm drill pipe) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Static Hook Load | 5850kN |
| Main Drawworks Rated Power | 1800kW |
| Rotary Table Model | ZP605 |
| Drive Mode | SCR Silicon Controlled Rectifier DC Drive / Optional AC-VFD Drive |
| Derrick Type | Super Heavy-duty Low-temperature Resistant K-type Derrick |
| Special Working Temperature Range | -55C ~ +45C (Extreme Cold Resistance) |
| Cold Start Condition | Normal start-up at -50C ambient temperature |
| Executive Standard | API 4F, API 7K, ISO9001, Polar Cold-region Equipment Specification |
When the operating window is measured in weeks of winter light rather than months, a rig has to arrive already ready to run. The Aurora ZJ80 low temperature drilling rig is engineered for that calendar: rated 8000 m on 114 mm drill pipe with a 5850 kN static hook load and a 1800 kW main drawworks turning through a ZP605 rotary table, it targets the 6000-8000 m ultra-deep oil and gas, geothermal and scientific drilling campaigns of the Arctic, sub-Arctic and high-altitude frigid belt. Every structural steel, hydraulic component and electrical part is cryogenic-treated for the -55 degrees C to +45 degrees C envelope, with normal cold start guaranteed at -50 degrees C; the modular skid split layout is dimensioned around polar ship and seasonal ice-road logistics.
An Aurora ZJ80 inquiry should start from the climate data, not the depth: tell us the lowest sustained ambient temperature, the length of your drilling season, and whether transport is by cargo vessel, ice road or winter-only convoy. The baseline cold-start rating covers -50 degrees C; a -60 degrees C anti-brittle upgrade, full electric heat tracing and a low-temperature generator set are factory options. Also confirm your drive preference - SCR silicon-controlled rectifier DC drive is standard, with AC variable-frequency drive available - and your site electrical standard, because the thermal insulation and anti-freeze circuit package is sized to both.
Because this class of polar drilling equipment is built to a project specification rather than off the shelf, our engineers will confirm the delivered configuration in writing before the order is placed, so the quotation you approve is the machine you receive. Pricing follows the temperature package, drive selection and auxiliary system scope, and a benchmark figure comes back to you once the site climate and well programme are on file.
Optional ultra-low temperature -60C anti-brittle material upgrade, full pipeline electric tracing heating system, and intelligent constant-temperature control system to adapt to different levels of polar extreme cold environments.
Customize module split size and weight to adapt to polar ship transportation and seasonal ice road transportation standards; optimize snow load and wind resistance structure for polar meteorological conditions.
Equipped with low-temperature special diesel generator set and anti-freezing power distribution system; support grid power adaptation for cold-region power supply standards.
Customized anti-freezing mud circulation system, thermal insulation solid control system and cold-resistant drilling auxiliary equipment package for frozen soil layer drilling.
Support polar camouflage/engineering color spraying, customer brand logo marking, and exclusive cold-region dedicated spare parts package and professional cold-field after-sales service team support.
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