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SSP Plug Presentation For Course

Wellhead plugs are used to plug horizontal trees, primarily in subsea applications. They isolate the wellbore from the environment, allowing re-entry without removing the tree. Standard plugs use elastomeric seals and can move within the profile, while static plugs have mechanically wedged keys that eliminate movement and provide a metal-to-metal seal with higher integrity for subsea use. Both plug types are set and retrieved using conventional slickline techniques.

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SSP Plug Presentation For Course

Wellhead plugs are used to plug horizontal trees, primarily in subsea applications. They isolate the wellbore from the environment, allowing re-entry without removing the tree. Standard plugs use elastomeric seals and can move within the profile, while static plugs have mechanically wedged keys that eliminate movement and provide a metal-to-metal seal with higher integrity for subsea use. Both plug types are set and retrieved using conventional slickline techniques.

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Wellhead plugs

Q What is a wellhead plug and where are they used ?


A A wellhead plug is used to plug horizontal trees Primarily Subsea but there
are platform horizontal trees

Q Why are they used ?


A The plugs isolate the wellbore from the environment, Allowing re-entry without
having to remove the tree from the seabed or platform
Debris Cap

W. P. Internal Tree Cap

Work Over Valve

Halliburton Wellhead Plug


Production Master Valve Crossover
W. P. Valve
Methanol Injection
Tubing Hanger

Production Isolation Valve Annulus Isolation


Valve
Annulus Master
Valve

Horizontal Tree
Wellhead plugs

Wellhead plugs are set and retrieved using


conventional Slickline techniques
Two
Two Basic
Basic Styles
Styles of
of Plug
Plug
Static Plug (SSP)
• Uses FMC Metal to Metal Seal Technology
• Predominantly used in subsea applications
where seal integrity is critical
• Plug has an elastomeric/non-elastomeric seal
stack as a backup

Standard Plug (SRP)


• Uses elastomeric/non-elastomeric seal type only
• Predominantly used in platform applications
where plugs are retrieved to allow well
intervention
Q What is a Standard plug

The plug is free to move


within the profile
(similar to an X-R plug) Standard Plug
Has 3 from bellow and 4 Pressure from Above
from above Load bearing areas

Plugs are Mechanically set

Pressure from Below


Q What is a Static plug,

• A static plug the keys are wedged into the


Static Plug nipple profile eliminating relevant
movement between them and the No-Go
Pressure from Above
• Eliminate wear on the Metal to Metal seal
and there is less chance of damage to
Chevrons
• Plugs are Hydraulically set
• Has only 1 load bearing area from both
directions
Pressure from Below
SSP static plug
There are many different sizes dependant on the completion and tree size
(job specific)

There are 2 design groups


Group A Small Running tool
Group B Large Running tool

We will now look at some of the parts of the plugs


Group A Group B
Shear Pins Used For Setting
First Fishneck
Can Be Milled Away As
A Contingency
Third Fishneck

Plug Body
Locking Ring
Interference Sleeve

First Fishneck

Third Fishneck
Dirt Seal
Second Fishneck
3° Angle

No-Go Shoulder
Can Be Milled Away As
A Contingency
Expander
Packing Stack
Locking Ring
Interference Sleeve
MTM Seal
Dirt Seal

Hard Faced Target Cap


SSP Wellhead Plug Features
• MTM seal with a single packing
stack.
• Short (about 15 inches).
• Test pressures up to 15,000 psi.
First Fishneck
• Static
Third Fishneck
– 3 degree angle.
Second Fishneck – Hydrostatic running tool.
3° Angle
• Secondary interference locking
sleeve.
• Large throw keys.
MTM Seal
• Three fishnecks.
– Two fishnecks on expander
sleeve.
– Third fishneck on plug body.
SSP Wellhead Plug Features
• MTM seal with a single packing First Fishneck

Third Fishneck

stack.
• Short (about 15 inches).
• Test pressures up to 15,000 psi.
Second Fishneck

• Static
– 3 degree angle. 3° Angle

– Hydrostatic running tool.


• Secondary interference locking
sleeve.
• Large throw keys. MTM Seal

• Three fishnecks. Locking Ring


– Two fishnecks on expander Interference
Sleeve
sleeve.
– Third fishneck on plug body.
Hydrostatic running tool
features
•Capable of operating with well pressures from zero to
8,000 psi.
•Capable of applying 6,000 lbf to the expander sleeve of
the wellhead plug.
•Allows testing in the lubricator.
•Emergency release mechanism that allows independent
retrieval from the wellhead plug.
•Telltale device indicates the location of the expander
relative to the keys in the final set position.
Hydrostatic running tool features
Anti-pre set pin Allows you to pressure test lubricator

Lockout C ring Stops the pre-set device moving back up

Core Pushes the lock expander mandrel behind keys


Piston guide Pushes core down to activate setting sequence

Pistons x 6 Pulls core down along with piston guide

Shear pin Pin shears when core travels down


Piston housing Keeps pistons moving down straight
Tell tale ring Gives you an indication of the set position
Lock shear pins Pins shear when you jar up to POOH
No-Go ring Sits on the top of lock and pushes up the tell tale ring
Hydrostatic Running Tool
Features
• Capable of operating with well pressures from
zero to 8,000 psi.
• Capable of applying 6,000 lbf to the expander
sleeve of the wellhead plug.
• Allows testing in the lubricator.
• Emergency release mechanism that allows
independent retrieval from the wellhead plug.
• Telltale device indicates the location of the
expander relative to the keys in the final set
position.
Hydrostatic Running Tool features
Allows you to pressure test lubricator Anti-pre set pin

Pushes the lock expander mandrel behind keys Piston guide


Pushes outer housing down to activate setting sequence Pistons
Pin shears when core travels down Piston housing
Keeps pistons moving down straight Core

Gives you an indication of the set position Tell tale ring


Sits on the top of lock and pushes up the tell tale ring Bell housing sleeve
Pin shears when core travels up Double shear pin
Pins shear when you jar up to POOH

Releases fish neck when outer housing travels down Fish neck lugs

Releases retainer mandrel when core moves up Retainer lugs


Setting Pressure / Number of Pistons

Tubing Head S ta rt to S e t
Pressure N u m b e r o f P isto n s P res su re
0 psi 6 p is t o n s @ 5 , 0 0 0 p s i 3 ,0 0 0 p s i
1 ,0 0 0 p s i 5 p is t o n s @ 6 , 0 0 0 p s i 3 ,6 0 0 p s i
2 ,0 0 0 p s i 5 p is t o n s @ 6 , 5 0 0 p s i 3 ,6 0 0 p s i
2 ,5 0 0 p s i 4 p is t o n s @ 7 , 5 0 0 p s i 4 ,5 0 0 p s i
3 ,0 0 0 p s i 4 p is t o n s @ 7 , 5 0 0 p s i 4 ,5 0 0 p s i
4 ,0 0 0 p s i 4 p is t o n s @ 8 , 0 0 0 p s i 4 ,5 0 0 p s i
5 ,0 0 0 p s i 3 p is t o n s @ 1 0 , 0 0 0 p s i 6 ,0 0 0 p s i
6 ,0 0 0 p s i 2 p is t o n s @ 1 3 , 0 0 0 p s i 9 ,0 0 0 p s i
7 ,0 0 0 p s i 2 p is t o n s @ 1 4 , 0 0 0 p s i 9 ,0 0 0 p s i
8 ,0 0 0 p s i 2 p is t o n s @ 1 5 , 0 0 0 p s i 9 ,0 0 0 p s i
G Series Pulling Tools

GS Pulling Tool
Used to Retrieve Internal Fishing Necks
Downward Jarring Shear Release
G Series Pulling Tools

GU Adapter
Used to Convert GS Pulling Tool to a GR
Pulling Tool
Upward Jarring Shear Release
G Series Pulling Tools

GR Pulling Tool
Used to Retrieve Internal Fishing Necks
Upward Jarring Shear Release
G Series Pulling Tools

GU Adapter

GS Pulling Tool GR Pulling Tool


G Series Pulling Tools

Pinned Sheared

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