X-SPAN® Tubing/Casing Patch
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1. 6 0 Assembly 6 1 Tubing Patch Collet assembly with Release Ring Adapter A Screw the Release Ring Adapter item 28 and a Rod Tandem Connector Coupling item 20 onto the Bottom Rod item 24 Screw the Release Ring item 8 onto the Collet assembly item 25 Slide them onto the Bottom Rod item 24 then screw them onto the Release Ring Adapter item 28 and make wrench tight B Vise Rod assembly just above the Release Ring Adapter Lightly lube the OD and ID of the Collet fingers then screw the Collet Support item 26 onto the Bottom Rod item 24 and into the Collet assembly item 25 Thread the support far enough into the Collet about half way to allow the fingers of the Collet to move inwardly over the support M Caution Do not vise on the Release Ring 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN PAT 005 R04 13 Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch C Remove assembly from vise and slide the Bottom Swage with the collet profile groove in the ID item 5 over the top of the Bottom Rod item 24 and push it down over the Collet item 25 until Collet fingers engage the profile inside the Swage You may need to drop the assembly against a strike plate to engage the Collet fingers into the profile D Screw the Collet Support item 26 back out tight against the Collet Make wrench tight Caution Be careful not to loosen the engagement of the Release Ring The bottom end of the taper on the Collet2. 12 2 Establish operating parameters wash down and tag the top of the patch 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN PAT 005 R04 23 Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 12 4 12 5 12 6 12 7 Mill 20 in 50cm Circulate bottoms up and pull out of the hole Redress the hydraulic mill with a set of bottom up cutters and run in the hole to just below the bottom of the patch Establish parameters and mill the lower end of the patch Once 12 in 30cm has been milled attempt to pick up if free travel is observed circulate bottoms up and pull out of the hole If free upward travel cannot be obtained continue to mill up until the patch is free There is a high possibility that the patch will be recovered on the mill However if the patch is not recovered make up and run in the hole with a spear assembly engage in the ID of the patch and recover to surface 13 0 Modified Section Mill 13 1 Standard Section Modified Section Mill Mill Use a standard 5500 series or similar type section mill with knives designed to cut and mill casing Take the standard tool dressed with casing milling knives with the knives fully extended weld them into position Place the tool in a grinding machine and reduce the OD of the knives to 0 010 below casing ID to prevent skimming the clad The grinding process will change the profile of the section mill knives as depicted above 14 0 How To Read Cuttings For Conventio
3. Support should be near the bottom end of the Collet fingers as shown in the tubing patch illustration Note A Teflon zip tie lock can be used below the collet support on the Bottom Rod instead of thread lock if temperature permits 6 2 Tubing Patch Collet Assembly with Release Ring A Screw the Release Ring item 8 onto the Collet assembly item 25 Slide them onto the Bottom Rod item 24 and make wrench tight B Vise the rod assembly just above the Release Ring Lightly lube the OD and ID of the Collet fingers then screw the Collet Support item 26 onto the Bottom Rod item 24 and into the Collet assembly item 25 Screw the support far enough into the Collet about half way to allow the fingers of the Collet to move inwardly over the support SSS ss ss SSS C Remove assembly from vise and slide the Bottom Swage with the collet profile groove in the ID item 5 over the top of the Bottom Rod item 24 and push it down over the Collet item 25 until Collet fingers engage the profile inside the Swage You may need to drop the assembly against a strike plate to engage the Collet fingers into the profile D Screw the Collet Support item 26 back out tight against the Collet Make wrench tight 14 MAN PAT 005 R04 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch Caution Be careful not to loosen the engagement of the release ring The bottom end of the
4. accessible Remove the safety plate Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN PAT 005 R04 7 4 Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 2 18 Screw the Setting Sleeve item 16 firmly against the Top Swage Caution Do not tighten excessively or the patch could be damaged 2 19 Tighten the Sleeve Lock Nut item 15 against the Setting Sleeve item 16 2 20 Follow running procedures as per the type of setting tool being used Caution Personnel installing X SPAN Patch systems must be trained and approved by Owen Oil Tools Note Clean and lubricate all parts as soon after use as possible Note Visually inspect setting equipment and rods for damage after each use Damaged components must be replaced Note t is recommended that a Magnetic Particle Inspection MPI be completed on all components at least every 20 runs Casing Patch Single Pick up 3 0 Pre Assembly Warning Make sure all tool parts and components have been thoroughly cleaned or serious damage and or injury could occur STOP Warning Safety glasses and Personal Protective Equipment PPE such as steel toed footwear hard hat etc should be worn at all times Note Verify that the correct O ring redress kit and quantities are used as specified on the Bill of Materials for example 5 each etc Lay out all components on a clean surface Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved 8 MA
5. be possible to pick up a short patch with the setting tool installed the preferred method is to insert the complete assembled patch BHA into the lubricator on the deck and then pick up the lubricator If the patch BHA is being picked up unsupported ensure that the Setting Sleeve is backed off an 1 2 in 3 5 cm from the top Swage After the patch BHA is vertical then screw the Setting Sleeve firmly against the top Swage and lock it in place with the Sleeve Lock Nut as described below Lift the casing patch section by the swivel hook and position it over the wellhead Inspect to see that the Bottom Swage is inside the Element Lower the patch assembly into the well Install the Safety Plate in the slot on the Top Rod and continue to lower the assembly until it is bottomed out in the recess of the Safety Plate Unscrew the lifting rod assembly from the Top Rod Make up Setting Tool item 13 with the Quick Change Rod item 17 Quick Change Nut item 18 and Rod Lock Nut item 19 Slide Setting Sleeve Lock Nut item 15 and Setting Sleeve assembly item 16 over bottom of setting tool Install Sleeve Nut item 14 onto the setting tool and lock it in place with the setting tool Lock Ring Lift setting tool into position with the wireline or by the tubing elevators Slide the Setting Sleeve and lock nut up the setting tool These parts must be held by hand or rig lines with a hook Align the two slots in the Top Adapter Rod item 20
6. picked up Install a safety clamp dog collar near the top of the section and install a lifting strap below it Lift up the rods with a sandline catline or blocks by means of the swivel hook and the sections with a sand or catline connected to the lifting strap Position it over the patch section in the well head Make up the pin of the suspended Rod to the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling that is hanging on the Safety Plate and make up the connection with loctite wrench tight Lift up on rods and lower patch section until top of patch section is accessible then remove safety plate Continue lifting up on the rods lifting the whole lower patch assembly by the sand line catline or blocks and guide the section connections together Make up extension sections of the patch Lower the patch assembly by lowering the sandline catline or blocks attached to the swivel hook assembly Remove dog collar and install safety plate under the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling Remove swivel assembly Note For longer patches that have additional pick ups repeat steps 11 16 If you are using a GTX SPAN system lightly grease 2 Elastomers item 1 and install onto the Top Element Make sure that the Elastomers are completely seated in their grooves Note Tubing Patches On the last or uppermost section install the Top Rod Top Element and Top Swage prior to picking up the assembly Do not tighten Element excessively and keep pipe wrenches
7. process ceases A collapsible setting collet located in the bottom swage retracts and allows the setting tool and the setting equipment to be retrieved The damaged interval is now isolated by full circle metal to metal seal Caution Owen highly recommends the use of a casing scraper before patch installation to rid the interval of foreign matter A gauge ring or drift run is a minimum requirement Also recommended is the use of a casing caliper to provide an accurate record of casing ID and condition 2 MAN PAT 005 R04 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved A A Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch Standard X SPAN Sealing Element Cutaway Owen X Span Isolation Patch X Span Multi Dimensional seal bonded to I D of Casing ESS ma E np S ee oe E L Liaanmanaaae Wan A 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN PAT 005 R04 3 ke Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch Tubing Patch Single Pick up 1 0 Pre Assembly Warning Make sure all tool parts and components have been thoroughly cleaned or serious damage and or injury could occur Warning Personal Protective Equipment PPE such as steel toed footwear safety glasses etc should be worn at all times Note Verify that the correct O ring and quantities are used as specified on the Bill of Materials for example 5 each etc Lay out all components on a clean surface Note Make sure to lubricate
8. that the Elastomers are completely seated in their grooves Screw Bottom Element item 2 onto the section and snug up Then install the Top Element item 3 and Swage and snug up Do not tighten excessively and keep pipe wrenches away from the X SPAN system sealing area If Rod Supports item 27 are needed slide them over the 10 foot rods item 21 Screw Rod Tandem Connector Couplings item 20 onto the top of the rods and then assemble and tighten the rods Use loctite on couplings and wrench tight You will require one 10 ft Rod for each 10 ft Section Install Top Adaptor Rod item 19 onto the top end of the rods Slide the Rod assembly into the Section assembly Take the Bottom Rod Collet assembly and screw it onto the Rod loctite that is in the Section Slide the rods up into the Section until the Swage item 5 is in position inside the Bottom Element item 2 Screw the swivel hook lift assembly with Rod Tandem Connector Coupling onto the top of the Top Adaptor Rod for lifting Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved 6 MAN PAT 005 R04 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 2 9 2 10 2 11 2 12 2 13 2 14 2 15 2 16 2 17 Note t may be possible to pick up a short patch with the setting tool installed the preferred method is to insert the complete assembled patch BHA into the lubricator on the deck and then pick up the lubricator If the patch
9. with the Roll Pin in the Quick Change Rod item 17 and lower the setting tool down onto the Top Adapter Rod Make up with loctite and wrench tight Lift the setting tool and patch assembly up until section is accessible remove the Safety Plate Screw the Setting Sleeve item 16 firmly against the Top Swage 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN PAT 005 R04 11 Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch Caution Do not tighten excessively or the patch could be damaged 4 18 Tighten the Sleeve Lock Nut item 15 against the Setting Sleeve 4 19 Follow running procedures as per the type of setting tool being used Caution Personnel installing X SPAN Patch systems must be trained and approved by Owen Oil Tools Note Clean and lubricate all parts as soon after use as possible Note Visually inspect setting equipment for damage and stretching after each use Damaged components must be replaced Note t is recommended that a Magnetic Particle Inspection MPI be completed on all components at least every 20 runs Tubing Casing Patch Multi Pick ups 5 0 Pre Assembly Warning Make sure all tool parts and components have been thoroughly cleaned or serious damage and or injury could occur STOP Warning Personal Protective Equipment PPE such as steel toed footwear safety glasses etc should be worn at all times Note Verify that the correct O rings and quantities are used as specifie
10. AN PAT 005 R04 19 4 Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch Tubing Casing Patch Disassembly 7 0 Pre Disassembly Warning Personal Protective Equipment PPE such as steel toed footwear safety glasses etc should be worn at all times Warning Be aware that the setting tool could be very hot and may contain trapped pressure Note This tool takes at least two people to assemble and disassemble Note n most cases because of the working height of the rig or mast unit it is not possible to lay down more than 30ft 9m However when a single pick up patch has been set it may be possible to lay down the setting tool and patch rods at one time Long Casing Tubing Patches will have to be removed in sections 8 0 Disassembly Single Pick up or Short Assemblies 8 1 After the setting tool and the patch rods have been laid down remove the rods by holding a back up on the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling Then remove the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling by holding a back up on the next rod Caution Take care not to bend the rods when laying the assembly down 8 2 Now you should be able to hold a back up on the Top Rod Adapter and remove the last rod Note The Top Rod Adapter will have to be removed when the setting tool is disassembled 9 0 Disassembly Multi Pick ups 20 I MAN PAT 005 R04 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved ke Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 9 1 First pick up the t
11. BHA is being picked up unsupported ensure that the Setting Sleeve is backed off 1 2 in 3 5 cm from the Top Swage After the patch BHA is vertical then screw the Setting Sleeve firmly against the Top Swage and lock it in place with the Sleeve Lock Nut as described below Lift the tubing patch section by the swivel hook and position it over the wellhead Inspect to see that the Bottom Swage is inside the Element Lower the patch assembly into the well and install the safety plate under the support shoulder on the top Rod and continue to lower the assembly until the safety plate is bottomed out on the support shoulder Unscrew the lifting rod assembly from the top Rod Install the Quick Change Rod item 17 and Quick Change Nut item 18 and make up to setting tool item 12 Screw the Setting Sleeve Lock Nut item 15 and Setting Sleeve assembly item 16 up on the Sleeve Nut item 14 Install Sleeve Nut onto the setting tool and lock it in place with the setting tool Lock Ring Lift setting tool into position with the wireline or by the tubing elevators Slide the Setting Sleeve and Lock Nut up the Sleeve Nut These parts must be held by hand or rig lines with a hook Align the two slots in the Top Adapter Rod item 19 with the roll pin in the Quick Change Rod item 17 and lower the setting tool down onto the Top Adapter Rod Make up with loctite and wrench tight Lift the setting tool and patch assembly up until section is
12. LN Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch MAN PAT 005 RO4 Click REEL to view product assemble animation Most recent flash player is required to view animation http www adobe com support flash downloads html OWEN OIL TOOLS 12001 Cr 1000 Godley Texas 76044 USA Phone 1 817 551 0540 Fax 1 817 551 1674 www corelab com owen Warning use of owen equipment contrary to manufacturer s specifications or operating instructions may result in property damage serious injury or fatality If you are not trained in the handling and use of explosive devices do not attempt to use or assemble any owen perforating systems or owen firing devices This technology is regulated by and if exported was exported from the united states in accordance with the export administration regulations EAR Diversion contrary to U S Law is prohibited Export and or re export of this technology may require issuance of a license by the bureau of industry and security BIS U S Department of Commerce Consult the BIS the EAR and or Owen Compliance Services Inc To determine licensing requirements for export or re export of this technology This document contains confidential information of Owen Oil Tools LP Owen and is furnished to the customer for information purposes only This document must not be reproduced in any way whatsoever in part or in whole or distributed outside the customer organization without first obtaining the express written au
13. N PAT 005 R04 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch Note Make sure to lubricate all O rings and threaded surfaces Caution Make sure to wrench only on wrenching surfaces knurled areas provided Always file wrench marks and burrs and clean off debris In most cases because of the working height of the rig or mast unit it is not possible to pick up more than a 30 ft 9m patch with the setting tool installed The patch is supported through the center rod system The center rod system must be held at all times The minimum handling equipment required is a safety plate SET 3250 105 and rod swivel hook assembly SET 3250 110 Removable thread loctite medium must be applied to all deployment rod connections including Collet support and Release Ring threads 4 0 Assembly 4 1 Bottom Rod and Collet assembly A Slide the Collet item 26 over the Bottom Rod item 25 then screw the Release Ring item 8 onto the Bottom Rod Screw the Set Screw item 9 into the Release Ring and tighten it into the recess provided on the Bottom Rod B Slide the Collet item 26 down over the Release Ring Screw the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling item 21 onto the top of the Bottom Rod item 25 and wrench tight C Vise rod assembly just above the Release Ring then lightly lube the OD and ID of the Collet fingers Thread the Collet Support item 27 onto the Bottom Rod and into the Collet a
14. all O rings and threaded surfaces knurled areas provided Always file wrench marks and burrs and clean off debris Caution Make sure to wrench only on wrenching surfaces In most cases because of the working height of the rig or mast unit it is not possible to pick up more than a 30 ft 9 m patch with the setting tool installed The patch is supported through the center rod system The center rod system must be held at all times Handling equipment required at minimum will be a safety plate SET 2125 119 and rod swivel hook assembly SET 3250 110 Removable thread loctite medium must be applied to all deployment rod connections including Collet Support and Release Ring threads 2 0 Assembly 2 1 Collet Assembly with Release Ring Adapter A Screw the Release Ring Adapter item 28 and a Rod Tandem Connector Coupling item 20 onto the Bottom Rod item 24 Screw the Release Ring item 8 onto the Collet assembly item 25 and slide them onto the Bottom Rod item 24 and screw them onto the Release Ring Adapter item 28 and make wrench tight 4 MAN PAT 005 R04 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch B Vise the Rod assembly just above the Release Ring Adapter Lightly lube the OD and ID of the Collet fingers Screw the Collet Support item 26 onto the Bottom Rod item 24 and into the Collet assembly item 25 Screw the support far enough into the Collet abo
15. atline or blocks by means of the swivel hook and position it over the well head 5 Install single joint elevators around the sections and use sandline or catline to pick them up to the lift nubbins When the elevators tag out against the nubbins continue to pick up the sections enough to remove the safety clamp or support plate from the bottom end of the Rod 6 Make up the pin of the suspended Rod to the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling with loctite and wrench tight 7 Lift up on rods until top of patch section is accessible remove safety plate 8 Continue lifting up on the rods lifting the whole lower patch assembly by the sand line catline or blocks and guide the section connections together Make up extension sections of the patch 9 Lower the patch assembly by lowering the sandline catline or blocks attached to the swivel hook assembly Install safety plate under the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling and remove swivel assembly 10 Repeat steps 1 to 9 as required Caution Personnel installing X SPAN Patch systems must be trained and approved by Owen Oil Tools Note Clean and lubricate all parts as soon after use as possible Note Visually inspect setting equipment and rods for damage and stretching after each use Damaged components must be replaced Note t is recommended that a Magnetic Particle Inspection MPI be completed on all components at least every 20 runs 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved M
16. away from the X SPAN system sealing area Screw the swivel hook lift assembly 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN PAT 005 R04 17 Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 6 20 6 21 6 22 6 23 6 24 6 25 6 26 6 27 6 28 Rod Tandem Connector Coupling onto the top of the top Rod Adapter for lifting Note Casing Patches On the last or uppermost section install the safety plate in place under the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling and land off on the wellhead and remove the swivel hook assembly Make up the top Adapter Rod item 20CP into the top Rod Tandem Connector Coupling Make up with loctite and wrench tight Make up setting tool item 12TP or item 13CP with the Quick Change Rod item 17 Quick Change Nut item 18 and Rod Lock Nut item 19CP Slide Setting Sleeve Lock Nut item 15 and Setting Sleeve assembly item 16 over bottom of setting tool Install Sleeve Nut item 14 onto the setting tool and lock it in place with the setting tool Lock Ring Lift setting tool into position with the wireline or by the tubing elevators Casing Patches Slide the Setting Sleeve and Lock Nut up the setting tool along with the following components Top Swage item 4 and Top Element item 3 These parts must be held by hand or rig lines with a hook On some patch sizes the Top Element and Swage can be placed over the Top Adapter Rod and set on the support plate Align the two slots
17. bore exit ports for this purpose 16 5 When milling anything tubular such as wash pipe liner casing or whatever cutting can accumulate inside the fish So when cuttings removal is not optimum and more particularly on long milling jobs it is a good idea to periodically clean out to bottom inside the fish with a junk mill or by reverse circulation method mentioned above 17 0 General Tips on Weight and Speed 17 1 As a general rule of thumb better milling results are achieved with Rotary Table Speeds of 100rpm and up exceptions include Taper Mills and Wash Over Shoes which usually operate at around 75rpm 17 2 Never start a mill on the fish always start rotating with the mill at least 1 foot above the fish and with a rotary speed of 100rpm LESS for Taper Mill and Wash Over Shoe and other torque producing mills slowly lower the the mill onto the fish and adjust the speed and the weight to achieve optimum penetration rate 17 3 For best penetration rates try and maintain a constant WOB and don t allow the tool to drill off do not feed weight by allowing the draw works drum to turn in large increments the drum should creep 26 MAN PAT 005 R04 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved
18. d on the Bill of Materials for example 5 each etc Lay out all components on a clean surface Note Make sure to lubricate all O rings and threaded surfaces 12 MAN PAT 005 R04 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch Caution Make sure to wrench only on wrenching surfaces knurled areas provided Always file wrench marks and burrs and clean off debris In most cases because of the working height of the rig or mast unit it is not possible to pick up more than a 30 ft 9m patch with the setting tool installed However you can build up the required length of patch by assembling it while lowering it down hole in modular sections The patch is supported through the center rod system The center rod system must be held at all times The minimum handling equipment required is a safety plate SET 2125 119 for tubing patches SET 3250 105 for casing patches and a rod swivel hook assembly SET 3250 110 for both Other handling equipment to be considered are lift nubbins for the extensions a dog collar safety clamp and single joint elevators for the extensions Removable thread loctite medium must be applied to all deployment rod connections including Collet Support and Release Ring threads One method outlined below is an example for a typical forty foot patch Refer to Tubing Patch TP and Casing Patch CP illustrations Note For an optional lifting method see page 45
19. e box end of the Element For GTX SPAN systems lightly grease the 4 Elastomers item 1 and install 2 onto each of the Elements Make sure that the Elastomers are completely seated in their grooves Screw Bottom Element onto section and snug up Do not tighten excessively and keep pipe wrenches away from the X SPAN system sealing area If Rod Supports item 28 are needed slide them over the 10 ft rods item 22 Screw Rod Tandem Connector Couplings item 21 onto the top of the rods then assemble and tighten the rods Use loctite on couplings and wrench tight You will require one 10 ft Rod for each 10 ft Section Slide the Rod assembly into the Section assembly Take the Bottom Rod Collet assembly and screw it wrench tight onto the Rod loctite that is in the section Slide the rods up into the section until the Swage item 5 is in position inside the Bottom Element item 2 Install top adapter rod Item 20 and then install top element item 3 and swage Item 4 Do not tighten element excessively and keep pipe wrenches away from the X SPAN system sealing area Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved 10 MAN PAT 005 R04 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 4 8 Screw the Swivel Hook Lift assembly with the Quick Change Rod and Quick Change Nut 4 9 4 10 4 11 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 4 16 4 17 installed into the Top Rod for lifting Note t may
20. e inwardly over the support C Remove assembly from vise Slide the Bottom Swage with the Collet profile groove in the ID item 5 over the top of the Bottom Rod item 24 and push it down over the Collet item 25 until Collet fingers engage the profile inside the Swage You may need to drop the assembly against a strike plate to engage the Collet fingers into the profile Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN PAT 005 R04 5 Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 D Screw the Collet Support item 26 back out tight against the Collet Ea lt lt a SS SSS 5 Caution Be careful not to loosen the engagement of the Release Ring The bottom end of the taper on the Collet Support should be near the bottom end of the Collet fingers as shown in the tubing patch illustration Note A Teflon zip tie lock can be used below the Collet Support on the Bottom Rod instead of thread lock if temperature permits Install 1 O ring item 6 onto the pin end and 1 O ring item 7 into the box end of the 10 ft sections Lightly lube the O rings and assemble the sections and snug up Do not tighten excessively Install the O rings item 6 7 onto pin end of the Element and into the box end of the Element For GTX SPAN systems lightly grease the 4 Elastomers item 1 and install 2 onto each of the Elements Make sure
21. e some common additives you can use Mud Type Additive Amount Water Base Mud Salt Water or Fresh Water Ground Asbestos 2 0 4 0 Lbs Gall Water Base with less than 10 Oil Ben Ex 0 1 Lbs Gall CMC High Vis 0 5 1 0 Lb Gall If you cannot find or have these additives on location then simply increase the viscosity try 60 70cps for a start 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN PAT 005 R04 25 ke Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 16 0 Getting Rid of Cuttings at the Right Rate After mud conditioning optimum annular velocity and mud viscosity mud yield are taken into consideration above the following suggestions will help you get cuttings out as fast as they are milled 16 1 Make sure all subs or other auxiliary tools in the milling string are full bore restrictions can create fluid volume problems hampering cuttings removal if you are using Hydraulically Actuate Tools like a Section Mill or Internal Cutter this volume loss can be serious 16 2 On small or short time milling jobs and if you cannot get annular velocity high enough for cuttings removal RUN A JUNK SUB 16 3 If cuttings are not being removed as they are being milled use bailers or junk snatchers baskets to periodically remove them doubt if this would happen when milling the Patch though 16 4 Reverse Circulation with open ended drill pipe is a good way to remove cuttings accumulation some mills have special big
22. in the Top Adapter Rod item 19TP and item 20CP with the roll pin in the Quick Change Rod item 17 and lower the setting tool down onto the Top Adapter Rod Make up with loctite and wrench tight Lift the setting tool and patch assembly up until section is accessible remove the safety plate and check for the same relative distance of the box connector in step 7 This ensures the Bottom Swage is inside the Bottom Element Casing Patches Screw the Top Element onto the section and insert the Top Swage into the Top Element Do not tighten excessively and keep pipe wrenches away from the X SPAN system sealing area Screw the Setting Sleeve item 16 firmly against the Top Swage Do not tighten excessively Tighten the Sleeve Lock Nut item 15 against the Setting Sleeve Follow running procedures as per the type of setting tool being used 18 MAN PAT 005 R04 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved ke Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 6 29 Optional Lifting Method 1 Install lift nubbins onto the top end of the sections 2 Screw the swivel hook onto the Rod of the next section to be picked up 3 Slide the rods down through the sections so that the bottom end of the Rod is accessible Install a safety clamp or support plate onto the bottom end of the Rod Note The section will sit on the safety clamp or support plate when the Rod is being picked up 4 Lift the rods and sections with a sandline c
23. nal Milling Operations e Ideal cuttings should be about 1 32 thick and up to 2 5 to 3 00 long e Hair like cuttings with a low penetration rate means that you should increase your WOB 24 MAN PAT 005 R04 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools Alll rights reserved ke Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch e Fish like scale cuttings when Pilot Milling or Section Milling common when you are milling H 40 Pipe tells you that the penetration rate can be improved by decreasing weight and increasing the rotary table speed e If you are milling P 110 type pipe then expect cuttings that are a lot finer due to the metal composition this is normal 15 0 General Guidelines for Efficient Milling 15 1 Steel cuttings removal is the name of the game when milling 15 2 Ideally aim for a minimum annular velocity of 120Ft Min 15 3 Don t use Oil Base Mud for milling operations if there is any alternative 15 4 Turbulent flow is the best pumping rate because the cuttings are tossed around and never actually get a chance to settle or bird nest in the wrong place which happens normally just above the Drill Collars but few pumps on the smaller work over rigs have the capacity to produce turbulent flow 15 5 In the absence of big pump capability see chart below 15 5 1 If the Well permits add weighting material such as barite 15 5 2 Increase the yield point of the mud with moderate increase in viscosity below ar
24. nd screw the support far enough into the Collet about half way to allow the fingers of the Collet to move inwardly over the support 64 ALLELES SS i Ss SS D Remove the assembly from vise Now slide the Bottom Swage with the collet profile groove in the ID item 5 over the top end of the Bottom Rod item 25 and push it down over the Collet item 26 until Collet fingers engage the profile inside the Swage You may need to drop the assembly against a strike plate to engage the Collet fingers into the profile Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN PAT 005 R04 9 Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 E Screw the Collet Support item 27 back out tight against the Collet Make wrench tight SS A Caution Be careful not to loosen the engagement of the Release Ring The bottom end of the taper on the Collet Support should be near the bottom end of the Collet fingers as shown in the casing patch illustration Note A Teflon zip tie lock can be used below the Collet Support on the Bottom Rod instead of thread lock if temperature permits Install 1 O ring item 6 onto the pin end and 1 O ring item 7 into the box end of the 10 ft sections Lightly grease the O rings and assemble the sections and snug up Do not tighten excessively Install the O rings item 6 7 onto pin end of the Element and into th
25. ool to the first Rod Tandem Connector Coupling and land off on a safety plate Back off the Setting Sleeve and then remove the Top Rod from the coupling Lay down setting tool Note n some cases you might not be able to get a wrench on the Top Rod Adapter If this happens remove the safety plate and lift the setting tool rods to the next coupling Install the safety plate underneath the coupling remove the setting tool rod assembly and lay down 9 2 Attach a swivel lift hook to the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling Pick up as many rods as rig height will allow and then put a safety plate underneath the next Rod Tandem Connector Coupling 9 3 Remove the Rod Rod string from the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling and lay down for later disassembly Caution Take care not to bend the rods when laying the assembly down 9 4 Repeat steps 19 2 19 3 for the remaining Rods and couplings 9 5 After the setting tool and the patch rods have been laid down remove the rods by holding a back up on the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling Then remove the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling by holding a back up on the next rod Note The Top Rod Adapter will have to be removed when the setting tool is disassembled Note Clean and lubricate all parts immediately after each use Note Visually inspect setting equipment and rods for damage or stretching after each use Damaged or stretched components must be replaced X SPAN Systems Fishing and Removal Rotar
26. ort item 27 back out tight against the Collet Make wrench tight SSS 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN PAT 005 R04 15 Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 6 9 6 10 1 Caution Be careful not to loosen the engagement of the Release Ring The bottom end of the taper on the Collet Support should be near the bottom end of the Collet fingers as shown in the casing patch illustration Note A Teflon zip tie lock can be used below the Collet Support on the Bottom Rod instead of thread lock if temperature permits Install 1 O ring item 6 onto the pin end and 1 O ring item 7 into the box end of the 10 ft sections Lightly lube the O rings and assemble the sections in 20 ft lengths and snug up Do not tighten excessively Install the O rings item 6 7 onto pin end of the Element and into the box end of the Element For GTX SPAN systems lightly grease 2 Elastomers item 1 and install onto the Bottom Element Make sure that the Elastomers are completely seated in their grooves Screw Bottom Element item 2 to one of the 20 ft lengths of section and snug up Do not tighten excessively and keep pipe wrenches away from the X SPAN system sealing area If Rod Supports item 27TP or item 28CP are needed slide them over the 10 ft rods item 21TP or item 22CP Screw Rod Tandem Connector Couplings item 20TP or item 21CP onto the top of the rods then a
27. out of hole depending on the fishing companies tools they may be able to pull the extensions on the mechanical cutter run 11 6 Run back in with the Mill and mill out the Bottom Element item 4 and Swage item 5 Part of the Bottom Swage may fall down the hole once the Element is removed Note f leaving the mule shoe of the Bottom Swage in the well is not an option Owen recommends using a small spring loaded catch attached to the bottom of the mill it will collapse when going through the extensions and snap back out below the swage If a spring loaded catch is not available RIH with a standard Itco Spear assembly and grapple with a collar stop on fishing string to fish the Bottom Swage item 5 on patch diagram attached The Bottom Swage is long the collar stop and the grapple on the spear must be assembled so as the grapple does not protrude more than 6in 15cm past the collar stop Locate the fish and lower the fishing string slowly until the spear has entered the fish to the desired depth engage the grapple by rotating the string one full turn to the left with the string in the neutral position pull up and POOH 12 0 Optional Fishing and Removal Procedures 12 1 Make up and run in the hole with a hydraulically activated milling assembly to just above the patch The mill has hydraulically extendable cutters which will open from a collapsed OD to the preset milling OD The tool works on the same principal as a section mill
28. red Depending on the Patch ID a chemical cutter or mechanical cutter are optional methods of retrieving the extension When using an internal mechanical cutter we recommend the use of a collar stop on the drill string that cannot enter the patch collar stop O D is larger than the patch I D The collar stop tags out on the top of the patch and positions the cutter at the correct depth The collar stop must be spaced out prior to running in the hole Depending on the fishing companies tools they may be able to pull the extensions with the mechanical cutter Note Depending on the Patch ID a chemical cutter is an optional method of cutting the extension 22 MAN PAT 005 R04 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved ke Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 11 4 Using the same pilot mill or Modified section Mill as above in step 2 run back in and mill out the Bottom Element item 4 and Swage item 5 Part of the bottom swage may fall down the hole once the element is removed Note If leaving the bottom swage mule shoe in the well is not an option we recommend to use a small spring loaded catch or spear attached to the bottom of the mill it will collapse when going through the extensions and snap back out below the swage See illustration below Note Set an inflatable bridge plug below the patch and dump sand on it prior to starting fishing operations Patch Thread commection 11 5 Runa spear and pull the extensions
29. ssemble and tighten the rods in 20 ft lengths Use loctite on couplings and wrench tight You will require one 10 ft Rod for each 10 ft Section Slide the rod assemblies into the section assemblies Take the Bottom Rod Collet assembly and using loctite screw it onto the Rod that is in the section with the installed Bottom Element Slide the rods up into the section until the Swage item 5 is in position inside the Bottom Element item 2 Screw the Swivel Hook Lift assembly into the top end of the rods for lifting Lift the patch section by the swivel hook and position it over the wellhead Inspect to see that the Bottom Swage is inside the Element Note Take note of the distance from the top of the section to the bottom of the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling This length should stay consistent on jobs with multiple pick ups and confirms that the Bottom Swage is in position 16 MAN PAT 005 R04 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 6 11 6 12 6 13 6 14 6 15 6 16 6 17 6 18 6 19 Lower the patch assembly into the well and install the safety plate below the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling item 20TP or item 21CP and continue to lower the assembly until the coupling is bottomed out in the recess of the safety plate Unscrew the lifting rod assembly from the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling then screw the lifting rod assembly onto the Rod of the next section to be
30. taper on the Collet Support should be near the bottom end of the Collet fingers as shown in the tubing patch illustration Note A Teflon zip tie lock can be used below the Collet Support on the Bottom Rod instead of thread lock if temperature permits 6 3 Casing Patch Bottom Rod and Collet assembly A Slide the Collet item 26 over the Bottom Rod item 25 then screw the Release Ring item 8 onto the Bottom Rod Screw the Set Screw item 9 into the Release Ring and tighten it into the recess provided on the Bottom Rod B Slide the Collet item 26 down over the Release Ring Screw the Rod Tandem Connector Coupling item 21 onto the top of the Bottom Rod item 25 and wrench tight C Vise rod assembly just above the Release Ring then lightly lube the OD and ID of the Collet fingers Thread the Collet Support item 27 onto the Bottom Rod and into the Collet and screw the support far enough into the Collet about half way to allow the fingers of the Collet to move inwardly over the support SSS SSS A SSS OE aE SS D Remove the assembly from vise Now slide the Bottom Swage with the collet profile groove in the ID item 5 over the top end of the Bottom Rod item 25 and push it down over the Collet item 26 until Collet fingers engage the profile inside the Swage You may need to drop the assembly against a strike plate to engage the Collet fingers into the profile E Screw the Collet Supp
31. thorization of owen This document is the property of owen and returnable upon request of Owen 2013 2012 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved ke Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch Overview Description Owen Tubing Casing Patches provide a heavy duty permanent seal over splits holes perforations in tubing or casing and are ideal for water shut off These patches are run on electric wire tubing or coil tubing and are set with a pressure setting tool electric mechanical or hydraulic Their large bores assure easy passage of tools and equipment and present little restriction to fluid flow Benefits Capabilities e Patches can be customized for most well applications including premium alloys restrictions and geothermal wells e The Tubing Casing Patch consists of three basic components a top soft element a tubular extension and a bottom soft element e Since the system is modular various patch lengths can be obtained by adding tubular extensions e Only the top and bottom elements are swaged outward during the setting process The tubular extensions are not swaged Operation During the setting process the pressure setting tool exerts a pushing force on the top metal swage and a pulling force on the bottom swage Both swages are driven into the soft metal sealing elements which then expand into a metal to metal seal contact with the casing bore At a predetermined force a Calibrated weak point shears and the setting
32. ut half way to allow the fingers of the Collet to move inwardly over the support Caution Do not vise on the Release Ring This could severely damage the shear value C Remove assembly from vise Slide the Bottom Swage with the Collet profile groove in the ID item 5 over the top end of the Bottom Rod item 24 and push it down over the Collet item 25 until Collet fingers engage the profile inside the Swage You may need to drop the assembly against a strike plate to engage the Collet fingers into the profile D Screw the Collet Support item 26 back out tight against the Collet Make wrench tight Caution Be careful not to loosen the engagement of the Release Ring The bottom end of the taper on the Collet Support should be near the bottom end of the Collet fingers as shown in the tubing patch illustration Note f temperature permits a Teflon zip tie lock can be used below the Collet Support on the Bottom Rod instead of thread lock 2 2 Collet Assembly with Release Ring A Screw the Release Ring item 8 onto the Collet assembly item 25 and slide them onto the Bottom Rod item 24 and make wrench tight B Vise the Rod assembly just above the Release Ring Lightly lube the OD and ID of the Collet fingers Screw the Collet Support item 26 onto the Bottom Rod item 24 and into the Collet assembly item 25 Screw the support far enough into the Collet about half way to allow the fingers of the Collet to mov
33. y Drilling 2007 2013 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN PAT 005 R04 21 Core Lab X SPAN Tubing Casing Patch 10 0 Pre Fishing and Removal STOP Warning Personal Protective Equipment PPE such as steel toed footwear safety glasses etc should be worn at all times Caution Make sure to wrench only on wrenching surfaces knurled areas provided Always file wrench marks and burrs and clean off debris Bottom S Item 5 Top Swage Item 1 Extensions Item 3 MES se AA em 5 Element Item 2 ottom Element Item 4 11 0 Fishing and Removal Procedures 11 1 A closed circulating system using a viscosified milling fluid is recommended 11 2 Using a pilot mill or a Modified section Mill mill off the Top Swage and Element item 1 amp 2 and an additional 8 inches 0 2m of Extension The diameter of the Mill should be at least drift or as large as the D of the casing 11 3 Run in with the required size spear and engage it in the lower most extension about 1m or so above the bottom sealing element There is a weak point in the connection at the o ring gland see illustration below Jar up to break connection at the weak point and retrieve the extensions body of the patch from the well The amount of force required to shear the connection will depend on the size of patch and material type but in general it will take about 45 000 to 60 000 pounds jarring force at the spear so a sufficient work string is requi
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