2.5 PowerPak Description Mud-lubricated bearing assemblies ‘The axial bearing assemblies comprise multiple balls and races that support weight om bit (WOB) load while drilling and hydraulic downward thrust while cincu- lating off-bottom, drilling with less than the balanced ‘WOB or backreaming ‘The tungsten earbide—coated radial journal bear- ings mounted above and below the axial bearings = counteract the side force on the bit when drilling ‘© restrict the flow of rad through the radial bearing annul so that only a small percentage ofthe total ud flow is used to lubricate the bearings. OiL-filled sealed bearing assemblies ‘The oil-sealed bearing assembly functions much like the mudlubricated assembly. Instead of ball bear- ‘mgs to handle the thrust loads, however, 1 uses roller bearings for bearing on- and offbottom loads. The critical component in the sealed bearing assembly is the rotating seals Ifa slick assembly is run, either a slick housing or the sleeve threaded type bearing housing must be used with the proteetor made up. When stabilization is used, Yin. or Yin, undergauge size is recommended. For most motor sizes there is a choice between three-blade-spiral or fiveblade-straight. stabilizer sleoves. It is generally easier to slide with a straight blade stabilizer; however, the spiral option reduces rag while rotating and provides more consistent directional performance in rotary mode, PowerPak Steerable Motor Hsndook s