Flow Control – Halliburton Plugs
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Europe Learning Centre
WCP Training
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Presentation Objectives
ŸFamiliarization with Halliburton equipment
ŸQuick review of plugs with Slip and Collar Locks
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ŸMain emphasis of seminar is on plugs with Nipple locks
ŸLanding Nipple and lock specifications
ŸRunning procedures for selective and non-selective equipment
ŸEqualization devices and their associated running/pulling tools
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DW Plugs
ŸCan be set anywhere in the tubing
ŸHold pressure from below only
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ŸMaximum pressure differential of 1500psi
ŸEqualizing Assembly (D type) functioned when pulling
ŸCan be unlocked in pressure from above
ŸCannot pass nipple of same nominal size as target tubing
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DW Plugs - preparation
ŸCheck the collet is free to move, remove old
shear pins from the W running tool
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ŸInstall the collet in the W lock running neck
ŸAttach with two pieces of shear stock
ŸRotate the shear pin cover to prevent pieces of
shear stock falling top of lock
ŸLower threads – external for safety valve,
equalizing assembly, etc. Internal for bean choke
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DW Plugs - Running / setting
ŸRun in hole – the slips slide along the tubing.
Note not to be used on plastic coated tubing's
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ŸWhen target depth is reached pull up then jar
up
ŸThe taper forces the slips to grip the tubing
wall
ŸContinued jarring up shears the pins, which fix
the mandrel body and the taper together
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DW Plugs – Setting / pulling
ŸThe body moves up and the lower conical
shoulder expands the packing
ŸFurther upward jarring shears the pins in the
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running tool – pull out of the well – do not sit
down, it may cause the lock to release
ŸAttach the correct prong to the RB
ŸThe core strikes the mandrel, jar down to
release the taper behind the slips
ŸDo not use RS as core is too long and skirt will
contact body tightening the lock
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DD Plugs
ŸDesigned to locate, lock and seal various flow
control devices in the collar recess of API EU
and API NU tubing
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ŸHold pressure from above or below – 5000psi
differential
ŸLarger bore (ID) provides a greater flow area
ŸCannot be set in tubing without collar recess
ŸWill not pass nipple of same nominal size range
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DD Plugs - preparation
ŸThe D collar lock is run using a D running tool
ŸPin the running tool so that the collet is
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expanded below the locking sleeve in the recess
in the D collar lock
ŸShear stock selection should be limited to
either brass or steel depending on setting depth
and forces available.
ŸAluminum must not be used
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DD Plugs – running
ŸRIH and stop approximately one joint above
target depth
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ŸPull up until a collar is located, not more than
200lbs, note depth, this is to ensure that target
depth is not passed
Ÿtap down to release and run 10ft below the
desired collar recess
ŸPull up until recess is encountered and place
approximately 300lbs on the wire
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DD Plugs – setting
ŸClose the jars slowly without jarring down
ŸJar up hard to expand the element and fully
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lock the collet
ŸPrior to shearing the pin in the running tool,
jar down slightly to check the lock is set. If the
lock moves down repeat the setting process
ŸIf there is no down movement, jar up until the
pin is sheared and the running tool released
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DD Plugs – pulling
ŸPulling tool – GRL + Equalizing prong
ŸChoose prong to match assembly
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ŸAs the GRL engage the prong activates the
equalizing device – WAIT FOR EQUALIZATION
ŸJar down – the extended core of the GRL
pushes the locking sleeve down releasing the
dogs
ŸPick up and pull out of hole
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DD Plugs – G element
ŸThe D collar lock uses the G element
ŸBy adjusting the number of spacers beneath
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the expander element, the amount of
expansion can be controlled to seal in various
tubing weights
ŸThese rings must be on the element side of
the O rings
ŸWell pressure is allowed to act behind the
element to energize the seal
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Nipple Plugs
ŸThree types of landing nipple plugs
ŸSelective – due to nipple profile utilizing S
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locks
ŸSelective – due to the running tool utilizing
the X and R locks
ŸNo go or Non-selective – due to the
restriction in the landing nipple utilizing XN
and RN locks
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S Lock Plugs
ŸEach nipple has a different profile
ŸNipples start with the S-1 at the bottom and
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an S-5 near the surface
ŸKeys to match the target nipple profile must
be installed on the lock
ŸKeys will not match the wrong nipple profile
preventing locating in the wrong nipple
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X Lock Plugs
ŸThis system utilizes identical nipples in each
respective tubing size
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ŸThe operator has to select the target nipple
with the use of a selective running tool
ŸUses V packing seal arrangement
ŸHolds pressure from both directions (R and
RN are the high pressure locks available)
ŸCan be set in the X profile of sliding doors
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XN Lock Plugs
ŸXN lock is the X lock with the keys changed
ŸAll other components are identical including
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running and pulling tools
ŸThe OD of the equalizing assembly is too
large to pass the nogo ID so it serves as a
positive stop to locate the nipple keys
ŸNipples reduce in ID going down the
completion – i.e. the string tapers
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Lock / Plug identification
ŸX lock has 90° key
ŸXN lock has 45° key
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ŸThe higher pressure
versions have more key
surface area – an extra
profile
ŸR lock has 2 x 90° keys
ŸRN lock has 2 x 45° keys
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Lock operation
ŸThe lock consists of 10 pieces, the fishing neck,
expander mandrel, inner sleeve, 3 x keys, 3 x leaf
springs and the lock body.
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ŸClosing the expander mandrel acts on the leaf springs
which push the keys out. The mandrel then moves
behind the keys securing the keys in place
ŸThe leaf spring exert on out force on the keys during
selective setting
ŸThe inner sleeve has small holes to allow for fluid
bypass when closing the lock
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Holding the expander mandrel closed
ŸOnce the lock is set its integrity
must be tested
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ŸPressure test from above and
pressure bleed off test
ŸOnce pressure is bleed off the
well pressure lifts the plug up
causing the keys to contact the 45°
shoulders
ŸThe keys then push in and lock the
expander because of the serrations
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X-line Running Tool
ŸThis tool has two running positions and must be
manually set at surface
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ŸSelective – when setting in any profile except
the top one or a nogo (XN) nipple
ŸNon-selective - used when setting the device
in the top nipple or a nogo nipple (XN)
ŸAttached to the device by a brass shear pin
and retainer dogs in the device FN
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X-line Running Tool
ŸThe shear pin in the running tool (normally
steel) allows for the device to be aligned before
shearing and allowing the FN to close
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ŸLocator dogs (with tungsten inserts) locate the
nipple when run in the selective mode
ŸLug segments lock the core to main body
preventing movement. In this mode (selective)
the the setting pin cannot be sheared and the FN
cannot close
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X-line Running Tool
ŸThe two positions have certain features
ŸSelective
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Lock Mandrel
- Keys fully retracted with the running tool holding the
lock fully extended
Running tool
-The Nipple locator dogs are out
-The lug segment are locking the core protecting the shear
pin
- There is no gap between the fishing neck and spring
housing
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X-line Running Tool
ŸNon – Selective
Lock Mandrel
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- The keys are sprung forward to permit the 90° shoulder
to locate in the nipple
Running tool
- The Nipple locator dogs are retracted – holding the inner
mandrel in the up position
- The lug segment are free – permitting the top pin to shear
- There is a gap between the fishing neck and spring
housing
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R series equipment
ŸR series lock designed for higher pressure
ŸWall thickness difference, hence running tool
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has slight size differences
ŸIdentical procedures as X series to set and pull
ŸThe same equalizing devices available
Ÿ Same pulling tool used
ŸX/XN lock components not interchangeable
with R/RN lock
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Running in non-selective mode
ŸRun in the well, take PW above target nipple
ŸSet down and find depth, jar down gently to enter V packings
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into seal bore – 4 to 6 times
Ÿ Increase jarring impacts, the nogo shoulder prevents the tool
passing and aligns the keys with the profile.
ŸThe top pin shears and the FN closes, take over-pull to ensure
device locked (2-300lbs)
ŸJar up to shear lower (brass) pin, perform PW weight when
pulling out
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Running in selective mode
ŸRun in the well, take PW above first nipple, care must be take
not to trip tool
ŸSit down on first nipple, jar down to pass through, repeat
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process until target nipple is reached (do not over-pull when
opening jars to jar down – will trip tool)
ŸJar through target nipple and stop 10’ through, pick slowly,
not depth of over-pull, continue to pick up (approx 2-300lbs)
ŸThis operation changes the tool to non-selective mode, you
must pull the assembly completely back through target nipple
ŸContinue to set as per non-selective mode
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Running in selective mode
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Recovery of the X Series Lock
ŸOtis recommend that X Series plugs are pulled
using a GR
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ŸBecause of the key serrations holding the
expander mandrel, jarring down to release is
required
ŸOnce keys are loose, pick up to open lock neck,
jar up to overcome packing friction
ŸSometimes an over-pull is sufficient to release
the plug from the landing nipple
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Halliburton Nomenclature
ŸFrom this there are a maximum of
Four locks available
eight plugs available
ŸX and XN ŸXX – X lock with a melon equ. As.
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ŸR and RN ŸXXN - XN lock with a melon equ. As.
Two equalizing devices ŸRR – R lock with a melon equ. As.
ŸRRN - RN lock with a melon equ. As.
ŸProng (P)
ŸMelon (X or R) ŸPX – X lock with a prong equ. As.
Depending on pressure rating ŸPXN - XN lock with a prong equ. As.
ŸPR – R lock with a prong equ. As.
ŸPRN - RN lock with a prong equ. As.
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Halliburton Summary
ŸThree lock systems available, slip, collar and nipple
ŸThe two nipple systems available are S type and X/R type
ŸX series are run on an X-line running tool
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ŸR series are run on an R-line running tool
ŸR series are for a higher pressure rating than X series
ŸFor pressure ratings refer to the manufacturer’s specs.
ŸR series locks have a thicker wall thickness
ŸSelective nipples do not have a nogo
ŸLug segment protect the upper shear pin
ŸLocator dogs have tungsten wear inserts
ŸLower shear pin allows for an over-pull to confirm setting
ŸX and R series should be pulled with a GR
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Halliburton Plugs – knowledge review
ŸWhat can you tell me about a device called a 2.313” XXN ?
•Made by Otis (Halliburton) •V packing sized 2.313”
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•It’s a Plug •45° Keys
•Holds pressure (above/below) •Two profiles
•Seal bore size 2.313” •Sets in XN nipple
•XN lock mandrel •Lower pressure rating
•Melon (X) equalizing ass. •Internal fishing neck
•Used in clean wells •Serration to hold neck closed
•Set using X-line running tool •One run to set/pull
•Pulled with a GR •Has a nogo shoulder
•Non selective •Melon running/pulling prongs
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