Engineering Technologist Sample 2
Engineering Technologist Sample 2
Engineering Technologist Sample 2
CE1.1 Introduction
Fraser & Neave Beverages Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is the biggest local soft drinks bottling company in
Malaysia. The company is listed in the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange and is rated as one of the most
highly sought after company to work with in Malaysia. Fraser & Neave Beverages Manufacturing core
business involves carbonated soft drinks, fruit juices as well as dairy products. Apart from manufacturing
beverages, Fraser & Neave is also involved in the confectionary business which involves their sister
company, Cocoaland Sdn Bhd.
CE1.2 Background
I had the opportunity to join Fraser & Neave Beverages Manufacturing Sdn Bhd as a process
improvement engineer under the engineering department. I joined the company after 3 months of my
graduation with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sheffield, United
Kingdom. Whilst working with the engineering department in the company, I was tasked from
understanding the basic process of mixing, bottling/canning beverages, packaging and shipping out the
finished products throughout the country. Besides that, I was also tasked in understanding the functions
of the machines involved such as the fillers, mixing tanks, heat exchangers and CO2 injectors and basic
operating and maintenance procedures.
The opportunity given to me to learn was invaluable and upon my 6th month of my employment, I was
given the chance to be involved with a team in setting up a 2nd sugar silo for the factory.
CE1.3.1 Experience firsthand by working with a team in solving engineering challenges as well as
the local law in establishing new architecture “Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974”
CE1.3.2 Learn and get involve in a different scope of engineering especially electrical and
electronics.
CE1.3.3 Implementing the project to meet the company’s dead line and to ensure all operations
with regards to establishing the structure are not experiencing any down time.
CE1.3.4 In line with continuous improvement for the project, whereby I took into consideration
the options for future extension of the sugar injection line.
In the event of such humidity, the sugar supplied will not be able to last long, hence resulting in incurred
cost to the company’s operations.
Considering that the amount of sugar required to keep manufacturing beverages for the entire country,
it was my role to work with the team on the design aspects of sugar silo dehumidifier system as well as
to manage the pre-implementation process.
Before starting out the project, my team and I had to consider various engineering challenges to
reduce the risk of a potential hazard or engineering flaw in the design. These factors consists:
Minimal Maintenance
With high volume of production comes high operating expenses. The sugar silo must be
susceptible to harsh environments and vigorous operating hours therefore a robust system must
be selected in order to minimize maintenance cost.
CE1.5.2 Analysis
CE1.5.2.1 The team and I has hosted a round table discussion with the executives from Site
Acquisition (SA) team to understand what are the requirements set by the local
authorities in establishing a high rise structure within the area. By understanding their
requirements, we are able to propose a design which falls into the boundaries set by the
local authorities in terms of height of the structure, the area required and noise
production.
CE1.5.2.2 I also went to consult our in house QAQC executives for the conditions required to keep
sugar in optimum condition. This allows us to set a benchmark of the dehumidifier
which we will install to keep humidity at minimal level.
CE1.5.2.3 The wear and tear, replacement of parts and consumables required in case of a
breakdown must be constantly available especially for major parts like the dehumidifier
and the conveyer system.
CE1.5.3 Solution
With all the different factors taken into consideration during the analysis stage, I had consolidated all
the inputs with the team and proposed the most optimal solution for the Sugar Silo.
CE1.5.3.1 We opted for a dehumidifier system which is able to link itself to the top of the silo to
keep humidity at bay. The dehumidifier specifications were made in conjunction to the
proposed humidity level at bay. A hygrometer was used to constantly monitor the
amount of moisture present.
CE1.5.3.2 Pinch valves and rotary air locks were incorporated as mechanical isolation barriers to
prevent a dust explosion from amplifying to a hazardous level.
CE1.5.3.3 Spark detection system was also implemented to detect any thermal particles in the air
flow or conveyer belt before it reaches any source of ignition.
CE1.5.3.4 Ventilation to discharge potential products of combustion into the atmosphere in case
of a dust explosion. This will allow us to safely contain the pressure generated inside the
silo below the safety design threshold.
CE1.5.3.5 Backup power source was linked to our secondary transformer which is capable to keep
the conveyer unit in operation while maintenance works are carried out to the primary
transformer.
CE1.5.3.4 Standard operating procedures was produced in order to make the operator aware of
the potential hazards present and procedures to follow to prevent any catastrophe from
occurring
CE1.6 Summary
The sugar silo was successfully erected in the year 2013. Post analysis shows us the that the safety
systems implemented were effective and sugar conditions were at optimum level and suitable for
consumption.
The need for maintenance were only required twice a year by checking the pipe lines to pump sugar
from sugar trucks. Electronic devices were shielded hence it is not exposed to the surroundings which
prolongs service life.
Lessons learned throughout the implementation of the project were continuous engagement with the
related parties as there are constantly new suggestion for improvements and always maintain clear
communication with the people involved so that everyone understands their responsibilities.
Duration: August 2012 – Current
Employer: Halliburton Energy Services (M) Sdn Bhd
Company Designation: Associate Technical Professional, Well Completions
General Designation: Well Completions Engineer
CE2.1 Introduction
Halliburton is one of the biggest oil and gas Service Company in the world. The company started out as a
humble oil well cementing company in Duncan, Oklahoma by Erle P.Halliburton which has grown
successfully over the years until today. As of the current Halliburton, the company now offers services
ranging from drilling, well testing, completions, wireline, cementing and intervention. Halliburton
consists of approximately 80,000 employees and operates in 80 different countries.
After 1.5 years working with F&N Beverages Manufacturing, I have found my calling as a mechanical
engineer in the oil and gas industry by joining Halliburton in the Completions department on 6th August
2012. With my profound interest in well development and engineering, I was given the opportunity to
experience firsthand on how jobs are carried out at offshore platforms and learn the technology
involved in manufacturing down hole equipment.
CE2.2 Background
I joined the company as an associate technical professional which is a term given to all new engineers in
the company and placed under the completions department, hence my role can also be known as a
mechanical completions engineer.
In December 2012, I was selected to be part of a 5 man team to complete a work over well in the South
China Sea basin. The well is name Angsi A33 which belongs to our national oil operator “Petronas
Carigali” is located approximately xx km from the Malaysian east coast. The well is designed to be a dual
completion string which is able to produce from 2 zones concurrently.
CE2.4.3 In order to convey these instructions to the team, I had to gather a debrief session for
all the team members involved. The purpose of the meeting is to:
CE2.4.4 I am also in charge of being the focal person for information on technicalities as well as
preparing technical procedures to run the job. The document is called the “Design of
Service” is compiled for offshore personnel as an official instruction manual to carry out
the job. The document consists of data such as well schematics, tool specifications and
calculations to operate down hole equipment.
CE2.4.5 The completion report (refer to Figure 1 to 3) is also part of my responsibility as this is
an important document to be provided to the customer as a reference of types of
equipment that were installed and the actual depth of the equipment in the well. Other
information such as tubing, casing grade and the completion fluid used will also be
recorded.
CE2.4.5 Calculations mainly involves down hole equipment such as packers and tubing retrieval
safety valves.
Packers are defined as a standard component of oil or gas wells used to provide a seal
between the production zones. The sealing usually takes places outside of
the production tubing and the inside of the casing, liner, or wellbore wall.
Tubing Retrievable Safety Valves (TRSV) are component on an oil and gas well, which
acts as a failsafe mechanism to prevent the uncontrolled release of reservoir fluids in
the event of a worst-case-scenario surface disaster. The TRSV is usually regarded as the
first barrier of defense if a disaster occurs. Typically operated hydraulically through a
control line attached to the valve all the way up to the surface.
Sliding Side Door (SSD) is a device that allows communication between tubing and
casing annulus by shifting the internal sliding sleeve open with a 42BO shifting tool. The
tool is typically run in hole on wire line.
Pump Out Plug (POP) is a plug run on a work string with the purpose of performing
tubing integrity test, safety valve inflow test and setting a hydraulic packer by dropping
an aluminum ball into the completion string to prevent communication between the
string and casing annulus. Upon achieving its purpose, the pump out plug can be
pumped out by shearing the ball seat which retains the ball by increasing the pressure
acting against the ball which will then allow the communication between tubing and
casing to be established.
Blast Joints are basically tubing with a higher wall thickness. Usually placed within the
perforation zones to withstand erosion from pore pressures over time.
X & XN Nipple Profiles provides a landing point for respective PXX and PXN profile plugs
and lock mandrels to be installed within the completion string.
Dual Completion String Schematic
COMPLETION REPORT
FIELD : Angsi A SIZE WEIGHT GRADE THREAD DEPTH (m)MDDF COMPLETION TYPE:
WELL: Angsi A33#WO CASING 9 5/8" 47 L-80 VAMTOP 2984.1 DUAL GAS PRODUCER'
DATE: 26-Dec-12 LINER
PCSB REPS : TUBING SIZE WEIGHT GRADE THREAD DEPTH (m)MDDF COMPLETION FLUID:
BILLY.T.POWELL/BILL KIRKSEY LS 3-1/2" 9.2 L-80 JFE-FOX 2816.565 8.5 PPG NaCl(D/WATER + 3% KCl) filtered to 30 NTU
GUNASEGARAN SS 3-1/2" 9.2 L-80 JFE-FOX 2347.360 JOB TICKET NO: # 3732 / 900050278
HALLIBURTON REPS : PACKERS RELEASE : 9-5/8" BHD PACKER OVERPULL 72K ON L/S TO RELEASE P/UP WT S/OFF BLOCK
RIZAFARID/BRYAN OOI 9-5/8" AHC PACKER CUT INNER MADREL TO RELEASE 120 56 HWU
AQMAL/ELIYAS/SHARIL 9-5/8" BWS PACKER MILL OUT TO RELEASE.
METER DESCRIPTION INCHES
1
ITEM DEPTH LENGTH SHORT STRING Part # Control # ID OD
2 0.000 23.100 Elevation (RKB to HOP) - -
3 13 1 23.100 Hanger-Dual 3-1/2" 9.2# JFE FOX, 13CR SOLAR HGR 543 2.992 10.850
4 14 23.100 4.203 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 15 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
15 27.303 9.110 Tubing- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox L-80-13CR --------------- 1 JT TBG 2.992 3.500
36.413 3.765 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 12 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
40.178 3.765 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 12 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
43.943 0.610 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 2 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
44.553 114.680 Tubing- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox L-80-13CR --------------- 12 JTS TBG 2.992 3.500
5 16 159.233 3.120 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 10 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
2 162.353 0.835 FL CPLG 36 13CR 3 1/2-9.20 FOX-K B-P 811FN28120 2.880 3.920
6 3 163.188 1.490 TRSV,NE,5.03 2.813,H2S/CO2,5K Self Equalize 781SXE28706-F TRSV-1814 2.813 5.030
4 164.678 0.835 FL CPLG 36 13CR 3 1/2-9.20 FOX-K B-P 811FN28120 2.880 3.920
7
17 165.513 3.110 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 10 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
8 168.623 2015.508 Tubing- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox L-80-13CR --------------- 211 JTS TBG 2.992 3.500
18 2184.131 4.670 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 15 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
9
5 2188.801 0.370 'X' Nipple- 2.813" 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox BxP 13Cr 811X28115 X-2293 2.813 3.893
I-1 2189.171 4.645 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 15 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
2193.816 19.150 Tubing- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox L-80-13CR --------------- 2 JTS TBG 2.992 3.500
10
11 2212.966 3.135 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 12 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
12 2216.101 0.355 Top Sub --------------- 2.926 3.521
2216.456 0.365 COE TO Top Sub --------------- 2.820 8.570
6 2216.821 Dual Pkr- 9 5/8" 40-43.5# BHD 3 1/2"-9.2 FOX-K BxP, 13Cr 812BHD90310-F BHD-748 2.820 8.570
19
2216.821 1.425 COE To Bottom --------------- 2.820 8.570
I-35U
2218.246 0.485 Bottom Sub --------------- 2.926 3.521
2218.731 1.292 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 4 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
20 7 2220.023 1.317 Telescopic Swivel Jt- (EXTENDED) 831TO35045-F 2.880 4.240
2221.340 0.685 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 2 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
21 2222.025 1.290 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 4 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
2223.315 9.580 Tubing- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox L-80-13CR --------------- 1 JT TBG 2.992 3.500
22 2232.895 3.110 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 10 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
I-70 2236.005 3.730 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 10 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
23
8 2239.735 1.290 SSD- XD 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox BxP 13Cr 821XD28153-F XD-2112 2.813 4.550
2241.025 3.730 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 10 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
I-85 24 811BN28161-G
9 2244.755 35.973 Blast Jt- 20' + 10' , 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox BxP 13Cr 4 JTS BJ 2.992 3.920
811BN28162-G
2280.728 57.435 Tubing- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox L-80-13CR --------------- 6 JTS TBG 2.992 3.500
I-95U
25 2338.163 3.109 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 10 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
2341.272 0.355 Top Sub --------------- 2.926 3.521
2341.627 0.370 COE TO Top Sub --------------- 2.820 8.570
26 10 2341.997 Dual Pkr- 9 5/8" 40-43.5# BHD 3 1/2"-9.2 FOX-K BxP, 13Cr 812BHD90310-F BHD-746 2.820 8.570
2341.997 1.430 COE To Bottom --------------- 2.820 8.570
27 2343.427 0.490 Bottom Sub --------------- 2.926 3.521
I-95 2343.917 0.690 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 2 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
28 11 2344.607 0.400 'XN' Nipple- 2.750" 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 811XN27581-F 2.690 3.893
2345.007 0.675 Pup Joint- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox 13Cr 2 ft --------------- 2.992 3.500
12 2345.682 1.678 POP Assy- 3 1/2"-9.2 Fox B 13Cr c/w perf pup 812POP4008-F 2.871 3.970
29
2347.360 - End of Tubing
30
34
31
32
33
1-100
22
I-70
23 LOWER COMPLETION
26
27
I-95
28
29
30
34
31
32
33
1-100
I-95U
25
8.3 ppg NaCl Brine 1876 m 8.3 ppg NaCl Brine 1876 m
Differential
Hydrostatic = 2657 psi Hydrostatic =
Differential =
2657 psi
0 psi
pressure acting
26 start-to-set against the shear
Differential = 882 psi
27 minimum set pins in the packer
i95 1770 psi 8.3 ppg NaCl Brine 1873 m
I-95
28
Hydrostatic = 2652 psi
Differential = 882 psi
29
30
34
31
Differential pressure
32
between formation 33
1-100
pore pressure vs
completion fluid
density
Figure 4: Differential pressure experienced by each packer based on formation pore pressure
Hydrostatic pressure Temperature &
effect on the shear pins Hydrostatic pressure
effect on the shear pins
Packer Setting Pressure Calculations
Item Set Pin Piston Area Set Pressure Pressures to Activate Pressures to Activate
Overbalance = 0 psi at BHD STS (ADJUSTED FOR OVERBALANCE AND DERATED
Overbalance = 594 psi at BHD min set FOR TEMPERATURE) Tech Bulletin CPS085
TEMPERATURE FACTOR
Overbalance = 0 psi at BHD STS Temperature at BHD:260F
Overbalance = 531 psi at BHD min set Temperature at BHD:260F
Overbalance = 597 psi at SS Expand Temperature at POP SS:260F
Overbalance = 0 psi at AHC STS Temperature at AHC:260F
psi at BHD STS Overbalance = 0 psi at AHC Min Set Temperature at AHC:260F
Overbalance = 0 psi at AHC STS
Overbalance = 0 psi at AHC Min Set
9-5/8"BHD Dual Packer 12C2508 28.5 sq in pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi) pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi) pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi)
812BHD90310-F 3900 lbs/pin 7 862 958 1054 7 862 958 1054 7 819 910 1001
2500 psi min setting press 137 psi/pin 8 985 1095 1204 8 985 1095 1204 8 936 1040 1144
0.95
5000 psi max setting press stainless steel pin 9 1108 1232 1355 9 1108 1232 1355 9 1053 1170 1287
SS set ; LS Rel 10 1232 1368 1505 10 1232 1368 1505 10 1170 1300 1430
16 (RELEASE), 12 (SETTING) 11 1355 1505 1656 11 1355 1505 1656 11 1287 1430 1573
60,000 lbs to release(12S7186:12ea) min 2500 min 1906 min 1811
9-5/8"BHD Dual Packer 12C2508 28.5 sq in pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi) pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi) pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi)
812BHD90310-F 3900 lbs/pin 7 862 958 1054 7 862 958 1054 7 819 910 1001
2500 psi min setting press 137 psi/pin 8 985 1095 1204 8 985 1095 1204 8 936 1040 1144
0.95
5000 psi max setting press stainless steel pin 9 1108 1232 1355 9 1108 1232 1355 9 1053 1170 1287
SS set ; LS Rel 10 1232 1368 1505 10 1232 1368 1505 10 1170 1300 1430
16 (RELEASE), 12 (SETTING) 11 1355 1505 1656 11 1355 1505 1656 11 1287 1430 1573
60,000 lbs to release(12S7186:12ea) min 2500 min 1969 min 1871
Short String Pump Out Plug 410PD431 Steel 6.847 sq in pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi) pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi) pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi)
0.94
812POP4008-F 3190 lbs/pin 8 3542 3936 4330 8 3005 3339 3673 8 3542 3936 4330
12Holes available 492 psi/pin 9 3985 4428 4871 9 3448 3831 4214 9 3241 3601 3961
10 4428 4920 5412 10 3891 4323 4755 10 4428 4920 5412
9-5/8" AHC Packer 12S7110 15.59 sq in pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi) pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi) pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi)
812AHC98207-X 4500 lbs/pin 4 1039 1155 1270 4 1039 1155 1270 4 987 1097 1207
4000 psi min setting press 289 psi/pin 5 1299 1443 1588 5 1299 1443 1588 5 1234 1371 1508
0.95
6000 psi max setting press stainless steel pin 6 1559 1732 1905 6 1559 1732 1905 6 1481 1645 1810
8 (SETTING) 7 1818 2021 2223 7 1818 2021 2223 7 1728 1919 2111
Cut To release 8 2078 2309 2540 8 2078 2309 2540 8 1974 2194 2413
min 4000 min 4000 min 3800
9-5/8" AHC Packer 12S7110 15.59 sq in pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi) pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi) pins L ( psi) O (psi) H ( psi)
812AHC98207-X 4500 lbs/pin 4 1039 1155 1270 4 1039 1155 1270 4 987 1097 1207
4000 psi min setting press 289 psi/pin 5 1299 1443 1588 5 1299 1443 1588 5 1234 1371 1508
0.95
6000 psi max setting press stainless steel pin 6 1559 1732 1905 6 1559 1732 1905 6 1481 1645 1810
8 (SETTING) 7 1818 2021 2223 7 1818 2021 2223 7 1728 1919 2111
Cut To release 8 2078 2309 2540 8 2078 2309 2540 8 1974 2194 2413
min 4000 min 4000 min 3800
CE2.5 Summary
The job was carried out successfully after 21 days at the site. All safety valves are operating superbly and
all the packers were successfully deployed. The production zones did not have any communication
between one another and the customer was able to produce from multiple zones at one time. They
were also very satisfied as they are able to produce from different zones selectively with the use of our
sliding side door (SSD) which can be shifted open and close depending on the customer’s requirements.
The option to comingle the production zones is another advantage which the customer is able to pursue
from this design and they were very satisfied with our team’s performance.
CAREER EPISODE 3 (CE3): Deploying Halliburton’s Single Trip Multi
Zone Sand Control System in Petronas Baram BA41SR Well
CE3.1 Introduction
CE3.1.1 Petronas Baram BA41SR is located at the waters of the Sarawak state. Baram BA41 is the first
well in Malaysia to utilize Halliburton’s Single Trip Multi Zone (STMZ) Sand Control System.
Considering Baram BA41SR is within a matured oil field, the well is managed by Enhanced Oil
Recovery Company (EORC) which is collaboration between Shell and Petronas.
CE3.1.3 Summarizing the engineering design that took place, the Single Trip Multi Zone (STMZ) Sand
Control System was proposed on the basis that the difference between pore pressure does not
exceed a differential of 300 psi, the distance between the perforation intervals is within the
acceptable range of 300ft, the bottom hole pressure and temperature were below 5000 psi and
325 degrees Fahrenheit respectively.
CE3.1.4 With all the specifications within the acceptable threshold, the STMZ is also expected to save up
to 48 hours of rig time which translates to approximately 700,000 USD.
CE3.3 Background
Wells within the Baram field is expected to produce a large amount of sand which poses a challenge in
producing oil. Apart from facing a challenge in production, the customer is also faced with another
challenge which is completing the well within a tight time line. In January 2014, I was nominated to be
part of a 4 man team to develop a solution for our customer in order to overcome the challenges faced.
Our 4 man team consists of 2 advisors and 2 engineers under sand control solutions to work together
and accomplish our goals to deploy the new system safely and efficiently. This project is a major
breakthrough for the country as it’s the first system of its kind and therefore careful planning and
execution is extremely crucial to ensure the job’s success.
The treatment that is required for this well is termed Gravel Packing which means a down hole filter
designed to prevent the production of unwanted formation sand. The formation sand is held in place by
properly sized gravel pack sand that, in turn, is held in place with a properly-sized screen.
CE3.4 Problem Statement
The well is expected to produce a large amount of sand and there were 4 production zones to be tapped
in. Considering each zone is to produce sand along with oil at pore pressures of approximately 3000 to
3600 psi over an interval of 600 feet, an efficient completion design along with the appropriate service
tool is required in order for us to gravel pack each zone in the well.
To design and optimize the Single Trip Multi Zone system, there were many considerations that I had to
put in place which includes the amount of screen length coverage over the perforation intervals, the
amount of blank pipes used which contributes to the space out of the service tool, essential handling
equipment, a backup mechanism to prevent any clogging of the service tool due to sand production, the
maximum collapse pressure which the completion string can withstand and the amount of friction
produced from flowing fluid.
The concept of designing the completion string for a well that requires gravel packing heavily relies on
the amount of screen coverage over the perforation interval. I have used the rule of thumb of at least
10ft of screen coverage above and below the perforations contribute to good gravel packing operations.
Taking the bottom perforation depth as the reference point, I had to calculate the amount of 10ft and
30ft screens used to ensure sufficient coverage can be achieved.
CE3.5.2.1 STMZ Zone Q6.5/7.0 & Zone R2/R3
Based on the schematic above, calculations on zone coverage were referenced to the bottom zone with
additional 10ft of screen overlap and working all the way up, a total of 1ea x 30 ft screen and 3ea x 10ft
screens are required to achieve the setup below.
Similarly, the coverage for interval Q6.5/7.0 requires a total of 3ea x 30 ft screens and 2ea x 10ft screens
are required to achieve the setup below.
In between the screens and blank pipes, main components of the completion string consists of the
following assemblies below. I have chosen these assemblies based on the well bottom hole temperature
of 200 degrees Fahrenheit and bottom hole pressure of approximately 3600 psi.
VBA packer assembly (Rated to 5000 psi differential pressure and 325 degrees Fahrenheit)
Isolation Packer Assembly (Rated to 5000 psi differential pressure and 325 degrees Fahrenheit
and higher start to set pressure to prevent the VBA packer and isolation packer to set at the
same time.)
Snap Latch with Sump Packer Assembly
The VBA packer assembly is the top most component of the completion string. It is attached directly to
the upper service tool (Refer to CE3.4.4.1) and will be run in hole along with the isolation packer
assembly and snap latch assembly hung below. The VBA packer helps to isolate the perforation zones by
sealing the annulus within the casing internal diameter and communication can only be achieved
through the MCS below the packer. The VBA packer assembly consists of the main components below:
The isolation packer assembly is the middle packer below the VBA packer assembly and its main purpose
is similar which is also to isolate the production zone. The isolation packer has its own MCS as well and is
positioned right below the isolation packer.
The snap latch allows us to determine that we have reached the appropriate depth by latching onto the
sump packer which was lowered into the well in the earlier. The snap latch latches onto the packer by
applying a certain amount of slack off force therefore allowing the snap latch to locate the packer
groove within the packer and the bevel to prevent the snap latch from further moving downwards.
The main component of the STMZ system is the service tool which is required to treat each zone by
pumping in retainer fluid and gravels to enhance sand filtration. The setup of the tool is really crucial to
ensure that it is capable of treating each perforation zone without interfering with the other by singling
out each zone during treatment with the help of seal mandrels. I have selected a few components which
will serve the purpose of isolating and treating based on the need to locate the position of the tool
(treating) and to close the MCS when it’s required (isolating). The component of the service tool consists
of the parts stated below:
The upper service tool main function is to allow the VBA packer to be set by pressuring down the
hydraulic unit which is connected to drill pipes all the way up the rig floor. The lugs will help retain the
entire weight of the completion string with additional help of shear pins which will be attached to the
packer from the service tool. Finally the elastomeric seal at the bottom of the service tool allows
pressure isolation by positioning the seals in the packer seal bore.
Elastomeric Seals Connect to Wash Pipe
Connect to Drill Pipe Hydraulic Unit Lugs
Seal Bore
The lower service tool will be placed below the isolation seal assembly. The main purpose of the lower
service tool is to allow communication of treatment fluid and gravel (filtration stones) from the drill pipe
into the micro annulus of the completion string and then flow out to the formation through the
mechanical closing sleeve (MCS). To enable the flow path to be achieved, the crossover port on the tool
must be positioned directly above the mechanical closing sleeve and allowing the remaining top and
bottom seal assembly to seal off in the compatible seal bore. The ball check valve will act as a barrier to
which pressure from above can be pumped against it to direct the flow of fluid out from the crossover
port as well as to ease the RIH process by releasing pressure from below the ball up the service tool
string to avoid any buoyancy effect on the tool.
The shifter is a tool to shift open and close the mechanical closing sleeve hence it’s called the MCS
shifter. As for the locator tool, this tool main function is to give us an indication at the surface for the
location of our crossover port in the lower service tool. Indication in terms of an increase in weight
when the locator tool is passing through a seal bore or an indicator coupling gives us an idea of the
depth of our tool is located with reference to the running tally. An over pull of 13,000 lbs is required to
allow further pick up to the next seal bore.
The last part of the service tool is the lower isolation seal. The lower isolation seal allows us to reverse
out fluid within the tool string to clear of excess gravel and debris through the ported mandrel. It also
has a weeping ball mechanism which allows pressure bypass to avoid any risk of pressure trapping in the
tool and resulting in a hydraulic lock. This part of the tool is really effective as the ball check is still
capable of holding pressure at the same time it provides a small leak path to clear the tool of excess
pressure. The seal mandrel throughout the tool body prevents any gravel or debris from flowing into the
annulus of the completing string.
Considering the upper service tool is directly linked to the VBA packer, the number of pins installed must
withstand the amount of hang weight from below. Temperature effects and material of the pins must
also be noted as it can adversely affect the performance of each pins installed. I have calculated the
amount of hang weight by using the formula below as it’s very critical to prevent the entire packer
assembly from falling into the well if the weight and amount of pins does not match.
Weight = (OD2-ID2)*2.67*Length
CE3.5.5.1 Assembly Weight
Amount
2nd Shear of pins to
- Driv-Lok Pinwithstand atrelease
(410PD232) -To least Tool
25,000 lbs= of
from Pkr Str.hang weight
Pull + Shear Temperature
force of applied surface pressure 12 holes at VBA packer factor
Shear Pin - Shear Value Piston Area Shear Out Shear Pressure that causes deteriorate
Qty Installed Total Shear (lbs) Temp Factor
212W7600 (lbs/pin) (in2) Pressure (psi) corrected for temp
of pin material
Minimum - 6950 10 69,500 12.28 5,660 94 5,320
Optimum - 7,600 10 76,000 12.28 6,189 94 5,818
Maximum - 7,980 10 79,800 12.28 6,498 94 6,108
Shear Force of Applied Surface Pressure Straight Pull on pipe
Total Shear Hydrostatic at Piston Area Shear Force
Shear Pin - Applied Str. pull required to release tool from
value of Pins Pkr depth (psi of applied
410PD232 Pressure (psi) (in2) pressure(lbs)
the Pkr
(lbs) overbalance)
Minimum - 69,500 4,000 0 12.28 49,120 20,380
Optimum - 76,000 4,000 0 12.28 49,120 26,880
Maximum - 79,800 4,000 0 12.28 49,120 30,680
Amount of Pressure required to set the Packer Amount of over pull required to release the tool from
packer.
The system will be deployed by the end of November and it will be the first of its kind for my country.
This project will be the pioneer for the 7 inch single trip multi zone system and to further enhance the
company’s stand point of being the best in the providing the well completion solutions and services to
our customers.
For future development, this system will also be used as a basis to further improve the tool’s efficiency
and effectiveness, modular screens will be incorporated instead of regular screens which greatly reduces
the amount of leak path resulting in better gravel packing and also reducing the amount of time
required to run the equipment into the well.
I will be working along with other engineers in proposing further improvement to the current tool and
possibly to incorporate gauges for data mining.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Summary Statement
These are the competency Units and Elements. These elements must be addressed in the Summary Statement
(see Section C). If you are applying for assessment as a Professional Engineer, you will need to download this
page, complete it and lodge it with your application.
PE2.2 Fluent application of engineering In designing the solution for the CE 1.4, CE1.5
techniques, tools and resources sugar silo, I worked on an CE 2.4. CE2.5
elimination process to ensure CE 3.4, CE3.5
each challenges is met with a
solution.
Usage of space out calculation CE 1.4, CE1.5
and packer setting pressure sheet CE 2.4. CE2.5
helps me to identify the final CE 3.4, CE3.5
outcome of whether our
equipment is suitable for the
well conditions.
I was appointed the engineer in CE 1.4, CE1.5
charge for leading the CE 2.4. CE2.5
implementation of Petronas CE 3.4, CE3.5
Angsi A33 well and designing
the Single Trip Multi Zone
system for Petronas Baram
BA41. I had to manage the
technical requirements from
Petronas to be shared with other
business units within the
PE2.4 Application of systematic company.
approaches to the conduct and For Petronas Baram BA41 CE 1.4, CE1.5
management of engineering projects Single Trip Multi Zone well, I CE 2.4. CE2.5
was tasked to design, plan and CE 3.4, CE3.5
deliver the well proposal and I
engaged appropriate resources
from relevant departments,
worked with a cost effective
model in mind, and incorporated
long term sustainability features
in the well design via material
analysis that fits the well
conditions and contingencies in
case of any failures.
PE3 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES