Isolation Barrier Valves

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Isolation Barrier Valves

Introduction

For completions requiring effective flow control and formation isolation to increase well completion options
wellbore isolation, Halliburton offers a suite of reliable, and improve efficiencies for a wide range of applications:
testable isolation barrier valves to simplify completion
» Fluid loss control
programs.
» Well suspension device
The FS and IB valves provide simple and effective » Subsea tree deployment using intervention vessels
methods of isolating the reservoir and lower completion. » Underbalanced perforating
Both valves allow unlimited mechanical operation, while » Extended well control barrier operations
the FS valve incorporates interventionless technology to – Increased lubricator length
facilitate remote opening. The LV and eMotion®-LV valves » Opening in high overbalanced conditions
provide a fully testable downhole barrier in the upper – Multizone isolation
completion to facilitate equipment deployment operations
and also to act as a shallow-set barrier to facilitate safe Dedicated manufacturing cells allow Halliburton to supply
offline subsea completion installation operations. isolation barrier valves to the highest standard of quality,
while meeting urgent, short lead-time delivery
Halliburton has barrier valves that provide bi-directional requirements.
pressure-holding capabilities. This allows complete

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FS2 Fluid Loss Isolation Barrier Valve

For efficient asset management, the Halliburton FS2 fluid

loss isolation barrier valve provides a reliable,
interventionless solution for fluid loss control during well
completion operations, thus eliminating potential
formation damage.

The FS2 valve isolates the formation below the

uppermost gravel pack packer before the upper
completion is installed. It can be used in frac pack, gravel
pack, and standalone screen applications. The valve
provides a reliable means of:
» Preventing fluid loss to formations after completing
initial gravel pack operations
» Isolating formations during uphole operations
throughout the life of the well
» Helping reduce costs on subsea or deep wells through
the use of interventionless technology
» Use as a barrier in a well suspension system

The closure device is a proven, high-performance ball

mechanism that provides a positive bi-directional seal in
brine and oil-based mud environments. The debris-
tolerant, non-translating ball design eliminates
unnecessary movement within the mechanism during
opening and closing operations, thus allowing operation in
debris-laden environments.

Optimum FS2 valve placement is normally below the

gravel pack or liner hanger assembly. Washpipe, located
on the bottom of the service tool, is extended through the
valve. A collet shifting tool is attached to the end of the
washpipe, which upon retrieval closes the valve. This
immediately isolates the formation and allows inflow or
positive pressure testing above the ball. Remote
actuation in the form of hydraulic pressure cycles is then
used to open the valve after upper completion installation.
HAL30847

FS2 Fluid Loss

Isolation Barrier Valve

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Features and Benefits Qualification Testing

» Initial valve closure is achieved when the washstring/ Each FS2 valve is subjected to extensive qualification
collet is retrieved through the valve. testing during prototyping. In addition to rigorous discrete
» Bi-directional sealing mechanism provides a fully tested component level testing, a full valve test program
downhole barrier. designed to help ensure reliable performance in well
» Unlike nitrogen pre-charged systems, the fluid spring conditions is performed. Testing includes:
indexing mechanism eliminates well-specific setup and » Remote opening at maximum rated temperature
enhances long-term suspension capability.
» Differential opening capability test
» One-time remote activation achieved by the application
» Collapse testing at maximum rated temperature
of pressure cycles helps eliminate the need for well
» Multiple remote open tests in debris
intervention.
» Activation piston provides increased opening force (up
Qualified in accordance with ISO 28781 requirements.
to 200% increase over previous FS valve designs).
» Improved fluid management helps ensure valve
operation in debris. Options
» Increased differential opening capability.
» Design provides unlimited mechanical opening/closing » Available to suit 7-, 7 5/8-, 9 5/8-/9 7/8-, and
of the valve. The indexing system is unaffected by 10 3/4-in. casing
changes in hydrostatic pressure, making it suitable for » Ball differential rating up to 10,000 psi (689.5 bar)
use in wells with fluid loss. » Collapse rating up to 15,000 psi (1034.2 bar)
» Valve opens on pressure bleed down, minimizing the » Burst rating up to 12,000 psi (827.4 bar)
risk of surging the formation. » Temperature rating to 375°F (190.5°C)
» Full bore ID maximizes production and allows access to » Increased differential opening capability
the formation.
» Design incorporates enhanced debris exclusion Part Number Prefix: P.226FS2
features.
» Mechanical shifting profile is incorporated within
the design.
» Sealed actuation mechanism helps prevent control
system contamination.
» Cycling mechanism is isolated from debris in the
wellbore.

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IB-Series Mechanical Fluid Loss Isolation Barrier Valve

The IB-series mechanically activated The IB5 fluid loss device provides the
fluid loss isolation barrier valve collet shifting profile of the IB4 valve
provides a reliable, mechanical but also includes a secondary larger
solution for fluid loss control during ID shifting profile. The secondary
well completion, thus eliminating profile allows the valve to be opened
potential formation damage. Initially and closed while maintaining the ID
designed for electric submersible through the valve. The IB5 valve is
pump applications, the IB valve ideally suited for use in stacked frac
isolates the formation below the pack completions in which a reduced
uppermost gravel pack packer before ID might be a concern.
the upper completion is installed and
can be used in frac pack, gravel pack,
and standalone screen applications. Features and Benefits
» Initial valve closure is achieved
During sand control applications, the
when the washpipe/collet is
valve is run into the well (ball open)
retrieved through the valve.
below the uppermost gravel pack
packer as an integral part of the gravel » Bi-directional sealing mechanism
pack assembly. The washpipe, provides a fully tested downhole
located on the bottom of the gravel barrier.
pack service tool, is extended » Improved fluid management helps
through the valve. A collet shifting ensure valve operation in debris.
tool is attached to the end of the » Design provides unlimited
washpipe. Upon washpipe retrieval, mechanical valve opening/closing.
the collet shifting tool closes the ball » Full bore ID maximizes production
and isolates the formation, which and allows access to the formation.
enables inflow or positive pressure
testing. The lower sandface
completion and reservoir is isolated Options
by the closed ball in the IB valve,
» Available to suit 7-, 7 5/8-, 9 5/8-,
which permits safe installation of the
9 7/8-, and 10 3/4-in. casing
upper production completion.
» Ball differential rating up to
10,000 psi (689.5 bar)
The IB valve is opened mechanically
using a collet shifting tool attached to » Collapse rating up to 15,000 psi
the end of the upper completion. The (1034.2 bar)
closure device is a proven, high- » Burst rating up to 12,000 psi
performance ball mechanism that (827.4 bar)
provides a positive bi-directional seal » Temperature rating to 350°F
in brine and oil-based mud (176.7°C)
environments. The debris-tolerant,
non-translating ball design eliminates
unnecessary movement within the Qualification Testing
mechanism during opening and Qualified in accordance with ISO
closing operations. 28781 requirements.

The IB4 valve can be considered as

HAL31596

HAL33570

the base design. The collet shifting

tool opens the ball mechanism while
passing through the valve. This eases
space-out concerns and provides IB4 IB5
maximum flexibility. Fluid Loss Isolation Fluid Loss Isolation
Barrier Valve Barrier Valve
Part Number Prefixes: P.226IB4; P.226IB5

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LV4 Downhole Lubricator Valves

The LV4 lubricator valve is a high-performance, surface-

controlled, tubing-retrievable isolation barrier valve used
as part of a downhole lubricator system. The valve
provides a means of isolating well pressure in tubing
strings in which it has been deployed. Application of
hydraulic pressure to the tool via dual control lines will
operate the valve open or closed.

Traditionally, well intervention string lengths are limited to

the length of lubricator that can be stacked on top of the
production tree. The addition of an LV4 lubricator valve
extends these possibilities by placing the swab valve
within the tubing string.

Applications
Typical applications include deployment of long tubing-
conveyed perforating guns/straddle assemblies and
bottomhole pressure/temperature instruments.
» Forms part of a well suspension system in conjunction
with the tubing-retrievable safety valve (TRSV)
» Allows through-tubing deployment of long length
assemblies using intervention methods without killing
the well

Features and Benefits

» Cost savings is achieved by reducing the number of
well interventions required.
» Metal-to-metal body joints.
» Full bore ID maximizes production and allows
unrestricted access to the TRSV.
» Bi-directional sealing mechanism provides a fully tested
downhole barrier.
» Provides dropped object protection to TRSV during
intervention operations.
» Balanced piston design provides deep-set capability.
» Shrouded ball mechanism provides high debris
tolerance.
» Mechanical shifting profile incorporated within design.
» Toolstring shock absorber system protects the sealing
system from impact damage.

Options
HAL31516

» Available to suit 9 5/8- and 10 3/4-in. casing

» Ball differential rating up to 10,000 psi (689.5 bar)
» Temperature rating to 325°F (176.7°C)
LV4 Downhole
Lubricator Valve
Qualification Testing Part Number Prefix:
P.560LV4
Qualified in accordance with ISO 28781 requirements.

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LS0 Liquid Spring Actuation Device

The LS0 liquid spring actuation device is a pressure cycle-

operated, self-contained tool used to initiate any
hydraulically activated downhole device. The tool allows
for setting of equipment after the application of a
predetermined number of pressure cycles. Tool operation
is performed by a ratchet mechanism that travels each
time pressure is applied. When the predetermined
number of pressure cycles are applied, communication
from the tubing to the control line is opened, allowing
pressure to reach the target device.

Applications
The liquid spring actuation device is used when it is
necessary to apply a number of tubing pressure tests
before activation of hydraulically operated downhole
tools. It is primarily used with a twin-flow absolute
isolation system (AIS) during SmartWell® or multizone
completions.

Features
» No atmospheric chamber or nitrogen-charged chamber
to limit time to actuation.
» Actuation system is unaffected by changes in pressure
in the lower annulus.
» Control fluid in the actuation mechanism is sealed and
therefore protected from contamination.

Benefits
» Total interventionless actuation of hydraulically
operated tools.
» Unlike similar actuation devices, the liquid spring is not
affected by changes in pressure in the lower annulus.
» Unlike nitrogen pre-charged systems, the liquid spring
mechanism eliminates well-specific setup and
enhances long-term suspension capability.
» Fluid used to communicate with the hydraulically
activated device is carried within the liquid spring
module. Therefore, it remains separate from the tubing
fluid at all times, which reduces the possibility of
control line blockages.
HAL12495

LS0 Liquid Spring

Actuation Device
Part Number Prefix:
P.224LS0

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Twin-Flow AIS-LS
The twin-flow AIS-LS fluid control device is designed for
use in multizone applications and is particularly suited to
SmartWell® or multizone completions. It protects a zone
from fluid loss and helps enable separate production
between the upper and lower zones. The tool is run in the
closed position. It remains in the closed position until the
upper zone is completed and ready for production. The
tool works in conjunction with a liquid spring module that
responds to tubing pressure and only opens after 10 to 12
pressure cycles — with no time limit for actuation. This
provides the option of testing the tubing before the AIS-
LS device activates and opens.

External differential pressure across the tool has no effect

on the indexing mechanism. The device is remotely
opened by the application of tubing pressure cycles,
which help eliminate the need for well intervention.

Features and Benefits

» Suited for SmartWell system completions
» Provides zonal isolation and zone access
» Eliminates need for intervention to open a zone to flow
» Provides a secondary mechanical means to open
the valve
» Offers proven and reliable solutions for fluid loss
isolation
» Option of tubing testing before the AIS-LS device
activates and opens
» Protects the zone from fluid loss
» Allows separate production between upper and
lower zones
HAL102641

Twin-Flow AIS
with LS0 Liquid Spring
Actuation Device

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