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Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 2 /80 Objectives Introduct i on to Slick line The w i re – materials and properties Slickline units and ancillary equipment Pressure control equipment Toolstring requirements Basic service and remed i al too l s Pullin g tools Commun i cati on devices Slickline applications Future deve l o pments
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 3 /80 Introduction to Slick line – S LB SL Camco Slickline ~ 350 Slickline personnel Active in 15 countries Focused on core Slickline contracts in Production phase Flopet r ol Slickline ~ 250 Slickline personnel Active in 18 countries Focused on data acquisition and well testing functions 2000 Schlumberge r Slickline Focused on all aspects of remedial intervention and data acquisition
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Introduction to Slick line Slickline - M echan i cal wireline Metho d o f conveyin g tools int o a wellbore under pressure Operations conducted in cased hole Performed during all phases of a well’s life Quick turn around operat i o n Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 4 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Introduction to Slick line - h istory Used to tag the cement / depth Fla t lik e a ribbon Marked with depth increments N o manipulation Sealing ach i eved using flat pieces of rubber Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 5 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Introduction to Slick line - h istory Cross-circular Slickline – aroun d 1930’s Hand powered - wells were shallow Measuring devic e hand held agains t th e wire Tens i o n i n lin e – fel t by operator s leathe r covered hand on th e wire Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 6 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 7 /80 Slick line - d evelopment
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 8 /80 Definition and Properties of a Slick line Smal l diamete r wire wit h suffic i en t strengt h t o accompl i s h the operation without breaking – why small? Minimize the load of its own we i g ht Minimizing the cross-sectional area reduces the effect of wellhead pressure Enables the use of smaller diameter spools, reels and sheaves without overstressing the material when bending
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 9 /80 Definition and Properties of a Slick line When selecting Slickline, several factors should be considered Minimum breaking strain Resistanc e t o corrosion Effects o f bending Environmenta l conditions , dese r t dust , seawater , temperature Wel l Pressure Effecting the magnitude of force on the line d i ameter Influencing the effects of H2S
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 10 /80 Definition and Properties of Slick line Size s range fro m 0.072 ” throug h t o 0.125” 0.188 ” ha s been tested…… Manufactured i n drawin g mill s – u p t o 40,000f t i n length Different materials depending on well conditions IPS - I mproved Plow Steel Alloy Stainless Steel
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 11 /80 Slick line - testing Testin g o f Slicklines Before each operation, during the operation, when finished Thre e method s i n use Torsion, wrap and straight pull testing Other ind i cators Coi l o f th e wire Marking , pittin g o f th e line
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Slick line – b ending cycles Bend i ng stresses are created wheneve r wire deviate s fro m th e a straigh t lin e condition Th i s in conjunct i on with sheave si z e is th e mos t commo n reason for line failure When hand ‘jarring’ the cycling of the sheave causes the material to crystallize 14 bending cycles to run in and out of the ho l e Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 12 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 13 /80 Slick line – w ire management Critica l i n Slicklin e operations Total length on drum / amount cut off Wel l conditio n / H2S , drillin g flu i d , etc , ….. Max line tension Operating depth Lin e tes t results / lin e condition Record s controlle d i n base
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Slick line units Conveyance method for deploying and recovering tools and devices from the well Diesel or electric powered Designed specific Location Climate Operation Client/industry needs New technologies Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 14 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Slickline units – p ositioning Zon e restrictions Wind direction – H 2S Distance between wellhead and unit Access – e gress Locat i on lim i tations Securing Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 15 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Slickline units – c ontrols 4 way lever – d irection control Speed controlle d b y se l ect i ng correct gear Force controlle d b y adjustin g the flui d bypas s (doubl e A valve) Hand brake – mechanical or air Wire Spooler Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 16 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Unit controls Engin e star t / shu t down RPM adjustment Engin e diagnostics BOP operat i on Operation recording system Auto spoolin g / wire oiling Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 17 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Uni t controls - o dometer Usuall y i n feet Takes reading from counterhead Zero taken at start of operation Matche d t o counterhead Ke y full y retracted Cab l e condition Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 18 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Unit Controls – w eight indicator Read s pressur e change s fro m the loa d cell Need l e movements combined with the odometer read i ng ind i cate dept h i n well Zero , hose condition , cel l gap Temperature can affect read i ngs Certification Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 19 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Slickline unit – c ounterhead Pressure wheel s hol d wire against counte r wheel Wire ang l e of exit Thre e whee l system Load cel l buil t int o counterhead Wire spoole d b y moving counterhead Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 20 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Slickline – s heaves / line wiper Diamete r size d t o wire size Hole s i n wheel Lin e wipe r connection Pre job checks Certification Fal l dow n stands…. Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 21 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Slickline – correction factors Critica l ang l e a t lowe r sheave Load cell connects be l ow lower sheave What if the angle is greater than 90 degrees ASEP 3 wheel counterhead – n o K factor – wire must leave counterhead laterally Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 22 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 23 /80 Pressure contro l equipment Enable s servicin g o f a liv e well Seal s wit h wire stati c o r moving Provides an access for dep l oyment Provides a chamber for recovery Protection due to quality control of Equ i pment Safety device s i n th e ri g up
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 24 /80 Pressure control Equipment Equipment must be suitable for the type of operation Pressure rating Working pressure / Test pressure Safety factor Service type Standard service and H 2 S service
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Pressure contro l equipment Mai n components Ancillary components Equipmen t selection Factor affecting changes i n rig up Hoisting methods Wire selection Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 25 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Connection s fo r W C Equipment All pressure control connections use this system Pressure not dependant on how tight the connection is Types of connection available Components Identification Compatibility Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 26 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 27 /80 Wireline valves – B OP’s Mus t b e installe d on al l ri g ups Surface barrier Enable s remedia l repair s t o b e done Manua l o r hydraulic Different ram configurations Choice dependant on well conditions and operation Responsibility
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 28 /80 Wireline valves – h ydraulic – s ingle ram
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 29 /80 Pressure control equipment - lubricator Chamber to dep l oy and recover too l s Lengt h required Interna l sizes Positionin g – pul l line Safety – h an d awareness
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 30 /80 Stuffin g bo x – manua l pac k off Allows for sealing when l i ne is stationar y o f moving Cylinde r o r ‘V ’ packing Manua l o r hydraulic pac k off Blow out plunger Sheave guard
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Liqui d sea l head Developed by Camco for work in Alaska Improved sealing at higher pressure 5,000 , 10,00 an d 15,00 WP Low friction – no stuffing box packings Separate pump to operate Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 31 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 32 /80 Pressure testing of WH & Pressure Control Equipment Work to the lowest pressure rated piece of equipment Apply pressure slowly in stages – never exceed W.P. Stand in protected position when applying pressure NPT threads – wear monitoring / thread tape application Tool s t o Stuffin g bo x – bounc e on wire? Work as per the SLB POM (Section 9) Never hammer the equipment when under pressure
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Wha t i s th e toolstrin g purpose Combination of different components Selection due to we l l cond i tions and limitations Selectio n du e t o typ e o f operatio n t o be performed Weight needed to overcome well pressure Mass t o delive r th e impact s whe n jarrin g – either to shear pins of to free a dev i ce Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 33 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Fishin g neck s – siz e and reach Size , 0.875 ” throug h t o 3.125” Angle of fish i ng neck Reach – measured from the top of the devic e t o belo w th e fishin g neck Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 34 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Rop e sockets Purpose - to connect the wire to the toolstring Two different types used for Slickline Operations depend i ng on wire size Hol e i n R S mus t sui t siz e o f wire Swive l selectio n dependan t on rope socke t type Components Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 35 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Swivel Joint Used to allow rotation in the toolstring Has roller bearing between lower shaft and upper housing Normall y place d belo w rop e socket , depending on rop e socke t type Bearing must be greased regularly, no l a teral movemen t i n connection New type s hav e lowe r fishin g neck Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 36 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Stem Sometimes known as s i nker bar Fitted below Rope Socket (or Swivel) Selection dependant on operation to be performed Amoun t affecte d b y pressur e i n wel l – formula use d ( F = P x A) Comes in different lengths and O.D.’s To find weight /foot use formula (O D 2 x 8 ) ÷ 3 Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 37 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Mechanical Jars Device that allows us to shear pins and deliver impact to free dev i ces Either Link (Spang) or Tubular type Tw o stroke s availabl e (20 ” o r 30”) Short stroke used when jarring down to prevent scissorin g o f device Long stroke used when jarring up Lengt h whe n open mus t b e recorded Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 38 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Mechanical Jars Tubular jars no opportunity for scissoring Used when running tools out of the tailpipe (wireline entry guide) Used when fishing with broken wire in the hole Can be difficult to see the “jars” due to friction Linear jars have linear bearing where shaft passes throug h bod y t o preven t friction Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 39 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Knuckle joints Placed in too l string to allow for lateral movement N o movemen t i n ball/sea t connection Newer styles have l o wer fish i ng neck Must neve r be placed below the rope socket as a swivel, has no rotation qualities when under load Can be placed anywhere in too l string, norma l l y be l ow mechanical jars or be l ow stem Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 40 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Whe n ar e upstrok e jar s used More potential to break w i re jarring up Allow for a controlled release of tension Les s cyclin g o f th e wire Greater impacts can be delivered in deviated wells Can be used i n con j uncti o n with Acce l erator Jars Down-stroke Jars are ava i lable Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 41/ 8
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Types and positioning of upstroke jars Thre e prominen t type s used: Oil (Hydraulic) Jar Spring Jar Hydro-mechanica l Jar Always situated between the mechanical jar and stem Multipl e jar s i n toolstring? Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 42 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Differing well conditions and limitations Fo r well s wit h deviation Rolle r ste m – ste m wit h wheels Reduce s frictio n agains t wel l bor e wall Shortening of toolstring Heavy weight stem, tungsten Lea d fille d ste m – g aug e survey s onl y – N O JARRING Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 43 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 44 /80 Toolstrin g guidelines Largest diameter on toolstring must be below mechanical jars Jarring up is more effective than jarring down Addin g mor e ste m wil l increas e forc e whe n jarrin g down Adding more stem can reduce force when jarring up All lengths, Outside Diameters, Fishing necks, Reaches, internal dimensions , too l strokes , et c mus t b e noted Measure if unsure
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 45 /80 Wha t ar e basi c servic e tools Each run can provide information Used in the planning of a j o b Installed be l ow the Mechan i cal Jars Not designed for leaving items down the well Must have the largest O.D. on the toolstring Caution should be taken
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Gaug e ring s (cutters) Used confirm production tub i ng I.D. Must be the first run in the well Locate nipp l e I.D. restrictions and nogo shou l ders Locat e genera l restrictions i n th e tubing Tag the hold up depth (HUD) Determine bridge profiles Cuttin g sand , wax , scale? Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 46 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Blin d box Used when heavy jarring down is required Hamme r face , ste m is th e mass Face is Rockwel l hardened Used to dis l odge a fish To cut wire from the rope socket T o fin d th e flui d level Check face surface and angle before running Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 47 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Lead impressio n block Used to prov i de information Image of blockage or device Ensure face is clean befor e running Si t dow n gentl y – j a r dow n once Pin is secure lead - not shear pin N o mor e tha n ¾ ” o r 19m m o f lea d showing Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 48 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Slickline brushes Used to clean the tub i ng Can remove wax, broken pack i n g from profiles Slightly larger than tub i ng I.D. Wire secured b y gru b (allen ) screws Does not damage n i pp l e seal bore Run either side of target depth (10ft – 2 0ft) Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 49 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Tubing end locator Used to conf i r m depth of tailpipe – W EG Determines relationship between winch odometer and schematic Length from body to finger end greater than WEG ID Care in lubricator Run out tailpipe 15’, pull back and observe over-pull Re-confir m depth , pul l rapidl y fro m 10 ’ below Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 50 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Bailers Use d t o tak e sample Mul e shoe o r fla t bottomed Different procedure depend i ng on bai l er types Cylinde r open t o atmosphere – n o pressur e locks Hydrostatic and dump ba i l ers Ca n b e extende d b y addin g cylinders Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 51 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 52 /80 Basi c servic e tools - s ummary Used to prov i de information Should be run slowly – i f first run No t designe d t o leav e anythin g dow n th e well Can aid planning future operat i o ns Safety and maintenance issues should be followed Can prevent miss-runs, fish i ng operations
Schlumberger Private 10. Well Intervention with Slick Line Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 10: Operations with Slick Line 53/ 8 Fishin g Necks Internal and external available External either Camco or Otis 90 ° o r 15 ° u nder-cut Fish i n g s i ze measured at ‘A’ Manufacturer ’ too l shou l d match fishing neck ang l e F N dat a mus t b e recorded
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 54 /80 Pulling tool applications Used to recover devices from the the wellbore Can be used to set devices e.g. equalizing prongs, standing valves Can be released from device if retrieval is difficult Pulling tool O.D. must be considered when selecting toolstring size Shear pin condition can g i ve downho l e ind i cation Can be run minus dogs to ensure clear fishing neck
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Externa l F N shea r forc e roots Shear pin a l ways connected through core To p su b eithe r ha s core o r skir t attached Does core contact latched tool Wil l skir t contac t latche d tool Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 55 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Shear pins Shearing types Al l pullin g tools hav e radia l shear pins Material Shear pin s i zes Force cons i d erations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 56 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Camco “Jar Down” and “Jar Up” series Pulling Tools Identification Componen t exchange Specia l tools Shea r pi n si ze Wea r an d damage Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 57 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Interna l Fishin g Nec k Pullin g Tool s - A pplications Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 58 /80 Jun k / valv e catchers Runnin g / Pullin g flo w contro l devices Internal FN equal i z i ng prongs Safety valv e recovery Separatio n sleeves
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Otis GS/GR Pulling/Running Tools Size s 2 ” - 7 ” Adapter to change shear direction Weak po i nt Shear pin se l ect i o n Wea r an d damage Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 59/ 8
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Heav y duty pullin g tools Greater forces created when us i ng braided cab l e/accelerators Tool s destroye d – p iece s lef t t o fish Dog s / F N contac t area Release direction Heavil y constructe d body Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 60 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 61 /80 Loc k Mandrels Wha t i s a Loc k Mandrel? Device that grips profiles inside the string Utilize s slips , dog s o r keys Can anchor plugs, safety valves, separation tools and other flow control devices Has a means to seal around its OD to retain pressure There are three ma i n types of lock mandrels Slip Locks Collar Locks Nipple Locks
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Loc k mandrel s – s ummary Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 62 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Landin g nipples Developed to allow positive placement of flow control devices Placed strategically in the well bore relating to well design Allowed for increase in pressure rating of devices All have a seal bore and a profile Some have a no go shou l der Designe d specific t o manufacturer’ s flo w control Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 63 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Tubing Plugs Are barriers set in the wellbore that retain pressure Three different categories Hold pressure from below only – e.g. utilizing a slip typ e loc k mandrel Hold pressure from above only – e.g. N test tools, stand i ng va l ves etc. Hold pressure for above and below – e.g. utilizing landing nipp l e lock mandrel Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 64 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Plugs Al l hav e loc k mandrel s an d equalizin g dev i ces Equalizing devices allow pressure equalization across the sealing device from below and above the plug Plugs fitted with Slip and Collar only require equalizatio n befor e recovery Plugs fitted with nipple locks require equalization during setting and before recovery There are three different types of equalizing devices Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 65 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 66 /80 Sliding Side Door (SSD) Applications Displacing annulus and tubing fluid after completion Selective production, testing or treating of various zones Productio n o f multipl e zones Circulation to kill a well or introduce corrosion inhibitors Positioning co-mingling chokes i n dual zone f l ow Gas lifting ( in the absence of suitable gas lift mandrels)
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Sliding Side Door, SDD Sleev e ha s t o b e move d dow n t o open commun i cati on with annulus – d epend i ng on typ e - som e mov e u p t o open To open sleeve a shifting tool is used Som e slidin g sid e door s hav e a l a ndin g nipp l e as par t o f device 2 x sea l bore s (sam e size ) on e abov e sl eev e and on e belo w al l o w fo r instal l a tio n o f chok e / separation s l eeve Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 67 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Otis Shiftin g Tool , Typ e “B” Used to both open and close Otis SSD’s Correct orientation must be selected depending on sleeve open i ng/closing direction Dummy rope can be installed to protect exposed threads Shea r t o allo w releas e i f sleev e is stuck Shoulder of key contacts profile on sleeve to releas e too l onc e sleev e i s open Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 68 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Bake r Shiftin g Tool , Typ e “D2” Baker D2 shifting tool is only used on Baker L SSD’s To change the orientation of the tool the cap screw and top sub are exchanged Colle t size d t o targe t SS D F nippl e nogo Shea r pin s fo r releas e i f sl eev e ha s problems Onl y on e connectio n torqu e tightened , all others are secured by allen grub screws Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 69 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Side Pocket Mandrel, SPM Pocket Has seal bores and ports for annulus communication. Latch profile and nogo t o secur e valve Tool d i scriminator Come in two sizes depending on whether the SPM accepts a 1” or 1 ½” valve. Protects the valve latch from damage Orienting sleeve To rotate the “Kick Over Tool”(KOT) and al i gn with the SPM pocket Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 70 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 71 /80 Camco “Kick Over Tool”, KOT Used to set and pull valves form SPM’s Accurate records – e.g. toolstring, depths, etc. Pressure different ia ls mus t b e calculated Reduced stem bar Wor k slowly Alway s se t too l catcher
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 72 /80 Fishing Fall s unde r severa l descriptions When a device is stuck and cannot be removed using normal procedures When ‘jar action’ has been lost when trying to remove a device When wire is broken, either on surface or downhole Most can be resolved with pat i e nce and good plann i ng
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 73 /80 Typ e o f Slick lin e Job s Performed Durin g surfac e testing Tubing checks – confirm access through the tubing Pressure testin g - r unnin g devices TCP firing systems – r ecovery and release Sampler s – h oistin g syste m fo r Oilphas e tool Productio n initiatio n – s wabbing operations Data acquisitio n – mechanica l o r electronic memor y gauges
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Safety systems – running downhole safety valves Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 74 /80 Typ e o f Slick lin e Job s Performed Durin g th e completio n stage Tubing checks – confirm access through the tubing Pressure testin g - r unnin g devices TCP firing systems – r ecovery and release Zone / reservoir isolation – SSD’s - p lugs Productio n initiatio n – s wabbing operations
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Downhole safety valves – pulling/running - lockouts Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 75 /80 Typ e o f Slick lin e Job s Performed Durin g th e productio n phase Production monitoring Gas lift operations – valve change-outs Sca l e and paraffin control or monitoring Zone / reservoir isolation – SSD’s - p lugs Corrosion monitoring - calipers
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Typ e o f Slick lin e Job s Performed 30 Slicklin e units worldwide Heavy duty fish i ng units Pressure contro l 20,000ps i WP Traditiona l services Surface readout - M ono Slickline Data acquisitio n – M PL Activation – E -fire techno l ogy Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 76 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Futur e developments : “Dept h Rite” Provides accurate depth by Stretch calculation Pressure and temp effect Wire size Toolstring information Records operation and can be down l o aded to PC Adapter s t o easil y instal l to current unit counterheads Electron i c load cell can be used Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 77 /80
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Futur e developments : “ e – Fire” Computer controlled firing head run on Slickline An alternative to runn i ng traditional e-lin e service s such as Perforating guns Plugs and packers Chemica l cutters Dump bailers Tubin g puncher Downho l e samplers Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 78/ 8
Schlumberger Private 11 . Slic k Lin e Operations Quartz School. Module 13: Work Over Operations / Section 11 Slick Line Operations 79 /80 Future developments: “Mono - L ine” Specifications O D - .125 “ / 0.135” Safe workin g loa d - 1000lbs Breaking strain - 2000lbs Cable lengt h - 24000ft Cab l e life - 2 years Communication Battery powered i.e. downhole to surface Transmiss i on o f data CCL and or gamma ray Activation occurrence Wel l information