PEAK Sidewall Cutter Data Manual

Data Manual
PEAK Sidewall Cutter

1. Product Overview
1.1. Introduction
The Sidewall Cutter is used to cut slickline wire against the tubing wall. This may be required to clear
the well past the tubing retrievable subsurface safety valve (TRSSSV) or to clear down to ball of wire.
The device is activated by simple manipulation of the running string or by sitting down on an obstruction.
Downward jarring drives the hardened blades radially outwards until contact with the wire. Subsequent
jarring severs the wire at this point.
1.2. Applications
• Fishing
• Well integrity
1.3. Features and Benefits

• Emergency release feature that can be pinned with steel or brass shear stock
• Hardened blades field proven to cut the hardest slickline wire up to 0.14 in
• Available in sizes to suit common tubing widths
• Full radial coverage of cutting blades within tubing ID
• Supplied with shearable running tool
• Cutting blade activation can be pinned with bi-directional to shear 1/8-in shear pin
NOTE : Assembly drawings show expanded configuration

The assembly drawings above show the cutting blades (fingers) in neutral-expanded position (no hyper-extension).
In RIH position, a spring holds the fingers in retracted position, below the OD of the tool.
2. Operating Procedure
The purpose of this document is to make sure that safe and correct procedures for equipment
preparation, running and pulling are obeyed. Consider the information contained in this manual in your
own pre-job safety evaluations and risk assessments.
Always consider the practical limitations at the wellsite. Plan the rig-up ahead of time and anticipate
situations where a procedure cannot be done in the recommended way at the wellsite. If any such
situations are identified, you must do a job-specific risk assessment to determine the safest alternative
procedure before proceeding.
2.1. Toolstring Minimum Requirements

CAUTION : Do not use spang jars
You must use tubular jars in the toolstring. Spang jars must not be used when there is lost wire in hole, as the wire
can get caught inside and prevent jar action.
2.1.1. Pre-Run Checks
1. Check toolstring and well properties. Make sure that:

a) all toolstring critical dimensions have been recorded
b) all toolstring connections are secure and grub screws are properly installed where relevant
c) all tubing / annuli pressures have been recorded
d) the fluid level is noted where possible
e) the well history is reviewed
NOTE
If the well history shows previous evidence of scale or other known obstructions, make sure the full suite of tubing
broaches, brushes, and gauge cutters are available on site.
2. Make sure the cutting blades of the fingers are sharp and undamaged.
a) Take photographs of the cutting edges on all fingers and take note of any imperfections.
INFORMATION | Photographs will be necessary to confirm wire-cut success

After job completion, the fingers' blade condition will need to be compared with a record of its initial condition to
confirm successful interaction with the wire downhole.
3. Make sure the shear pin through the running tool has been selected to suit the job.
4. Confirm that no attempt to recover the wire has been made yet.
NOTE
For the Sidewall Cutter to pass cleanly through the top of the wire, it is preferable that no balling or grab run has
been previously performed.
5. Make sure you function tested the Sidewall Cutter
2.2. RIH Procedure
1. Zero the toolstring at the tubing hanger.

a) If applicable, record the corrected RKB depth before RIH.
2. Lift the toolstring into the lubricator and stab into the BOP.
a) Slowly tag the stuffing box.
3. Equalize and open the wellhead valves.

a) Record CITHP.
4. RIH. Do not exceed 200 ft/minute.

a) Slow down and take care at all known restrictions. E.g.: SSSV, TRSCSSV, Christmas tree, GLM,
crossovers, etc.
b) Note the fluid level if possible.
5. Stop 50 ft [15 m] above the expected top-of-wire depth.

a) Record pick-up weight.
6. RIH slowly to expected top-of-wire depth.

a) Watch the weight indicator closely for signs of landing off.
b) Continue RIH slowly through wire and to cutting depth.
NOTE
If there are large weight changes or other signs the toolstring is obstructed by the wire, pick up 100 ft [30 m] above
the top-of-wire depth and try again. If, after several attempts, the Sidewall Cutter is still unable to pass the top of
the wire, POOH and use an alternate method of wire recovery.
7. Activate the Sidewall Cutter. To do this:

a) RIH at full speed from a stationary position.
b) This will shear the shear pin holding the cutting fingers, and the expansion cone will be pushed
against the cutting fingers.
CAUTION | DO NOT ALLOW JARS TO FULLY OPEN

After ACTIVATION, the expansion cone must remain wedged under the fingers. If the jars are fully opened, the
resultant upward force will pull the expansion cone out of position and the fingers will lose its position against the
wire and tubing wall.
8. Cut the wire. To do this:

a) Jar down. Do not allow the jars to fully open.
CAUTION | Multiple wire segment risk

Do not allow the jars to fully open (see previous caution box). After the first jar action, the fingers must locate in the
same cutting point to ensure a single cut. Failure to do this may result in multiple sections of wire being left in hole.
b) Jar down at least 10 x times to cut the wire. Adjust accordingly for the type of wire or cable
being cut, and other relevant factors such as depth and deviation.
9. POOH. Do not exceed 200 ft/minute.
CAUTION
Take extreme care when POOH. When the wire is cut, the severed upper end may spring up.
a) Slow down and take care at all known restrictions. E.g.: SSSV, TRSCSSV, Christmas tree, GLM,
crossovers, etc.
NOTE | Contingency release

If the tool becomes stuck during POOH, the running tool can be sheared off the tool. The toolstring can then be
recovered, leaving a clean dual fishneck on the Sidewall Cutter to latch on a subsequent run.
Jar-up to shear the running tool and release the Sidewall Cutter.
 7-in only: by default, the running tool is sheared on jar-down. Cutting the wire will shear the running tool. See
page 2 of the 7-in assembly's assembly drawing for more information.
10. Once at surface, slowly tag the stuffing box.

a) Confirm toolstring is above the wellhead valves.
11. Shut in the wellhead and depressurize the lubricator.
12. Break out the lubricator and lower the toolstring.
13. Inspect the Sidewall Cutter's cutting fingers.
a) Look for evidence of wire cut: slight indentations may be evident at the point where the finger's
cutting blade and wire made contact.
3. Redress Kits
All Peak assemblies are supplied with a redress kit. Items contained in the redress kit are to be used as
replacement parts for components that become worn or damaged through use.
Minor redress kit items are single-use or high-wear components. They are not designed to be reused and
should be discarded after each downhole operation.
For maintenance and redress of this tool, follow the standard Schlumberger maintenance process:
 FIT checks after every RIH
 Service level (SL) for replacement of redress items.
NOTE
It is essential to check the tool condition after each downhole operation.
Redress Kit Contents
Redress kit items for each tool size are shown below. See the tool specifications page in the previous
section for individual redress kit numbers for each assembly.
4. Disassembly Instructions
4.1. Procedure
NOTE
The images in this section show the 3 1/2-in nominal tool. Make sure you refer to the assembly drawing at the end
of this document while following these instructions
1. If not sheared, remove running tool from the dual neck top sub (if sheared, the running tool will have
been previously recovered). To do this:
a) Remove the shear-pin retaining grub screw.

b) Remove and discard the shear pin from the running tool and dual neck top sub.
c) Remove the running tool from the dual neck top sub.
2. If sheared, remove any remaining shear pin fragments from the running tool and dual neck top sub
(remove the retaining grub screw first).
3. Remove the bottom sub from the finger housing. To do this:
a) If not sheared, use a soft hammer to tap the bottom of the bottom sub to shear the shear pin.
CAUTION: Keep hands clear of the fingers, as they will be pushed outwards by the expansion cone.
b) Remove and discard the grub screw from the bottom sub.
c) Grip the fingers with a strap wrench to rotation lock, then remove the bottom sub from the finger
housing.
d) Remove any remaining shear pin fragments from the bottom sub.
4. Remove the following:
a) grub screw from the retaining nut. Discard grub screw.

b) retaining nut
c) finger subassembly
5. Disassemble the finger subassembly.
a) Remove and discard the garter spring.

b) Remove the upper fingers and lower fingers from the finger housing.
6. If required, remove the expansion cone from the dual neck top sub. To do this:
a) Remove and discard the grub screw.

b) Remove the expansion cone from the dual neck top sub.
7. Disassembly is complete.
5. Assembly Instructions
5.1. Pre-Assembly Checklist
 Inspect components for visible damage, dirt, wear, corrosion, galling, indentations, scratches and
discoloration.
 Clean and replace parts as necessary
 Do not use damaged or worn components.
 Clean all threads with an anti-grease cleaning agent and dry with pressurized air.
 Apply anti-seize compound to all threads.
5.2. Procedure
NOTE
Images in this section show the 3 1/2-in nominal assembly. Make sure you refer to the relevant assembly drawing
at the end of this document while following these instructions. In particular, make sure you are using the correct
screws in the correct locations.
1. Assemble the dual neck top sub to the expansion cone and secure with grub screw.
2. Assemble fingers onto the finger housing. To do this:
NOTE
Make sure the cutting blades on the fingers are sharp and undamaged. Replace if worn.
a) Assemble the 3 x upper fingers (longer) and 3 x lower fingers (shorter) in alternating configuration
onto the finger housing (4 x of each fingers in 5 1/2 and 7-in tools).
b) Retain the fingers with the garter spring.
3. Assemble the finger subassembly onto the expansion cone. To do this:
a) Assemble the finger subassembly onto the expansion cone.

b) Assemble the retaining nut onto the expansion cone and secure with grub screw.
c) Use a white paint pen to mark the shear groove in the retaining nut.
4. Assemble the bottom sub onto the finger housing. To do this:
a) Use a non-marking strap wrench around the fingers to rotation lock the finger housing.
b) Assemble the bottom sub onto the finger housing and secure with grub screw.
5. Function test the subassembly: From vertical orientation, move the bottom sub and attached finger
subassembly up and down the expansion cone's rod.
a) At the upper range of movement, confirm that movement is smooth and the fingers are fully
expanded by the expansion cone.
b) At the lower range of movement, confirm the fingers retract smoothly. Its OD should be less than
the tool body's OD.
6. Align the shear-pin hole in the bottom sub with the shear groove in the retaining nut and install the
shear pin.
7. Assemble the running tool onto the dual neck top sub.
a) Align holes and install the appropriate shear pin for the job.
b) For each shear pin, retain by installing the retaining grub screw (not present on all assemblies).
8. Assembly is complete.

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1.3. Features and Benefits

NOTE : Assembly drawings show expanded configuration

2.1. Toolstring Minimum Requirements

2.1.1. Pre-Run Checks

1. Check toolstring and well properties. Make sure that:

INFORMATION | Photographs will be necessary to confirm wire-cut success

5. Make sure you function tested the Sidewall Cutter

2.2. RIH Procedure

1. Zero the toolstring at the tubing hanger.

3. Equalize and open the wellhead valves.

4. RIH. Do not exceed 200 ft/minute.

5. Stop 50 ft [15 m] above the expected top-of-wire depth.

6. RIH slowly to expected top-of-wire depth.

7. Activate the Sidewall Cutter. To do this:

CAUTION | DO NOT ALLOW JARS TO FULLY OPEN

8. Cut the wire. To do this:

CAUTION | Multiple wire segment risk

9. POOH. Do not exceed 200 ft/minute.

NOTE | Contingency release

page 2 of the 7-in assembly's assembly drawing for more information.

10. Once at surface, slowly tag the stuffing box.

Redress Kit Contents

a) Remove the shear-pin retaining grub screw.

3. Remove the bottom sub from the finger housing. To do this:

4. Remove the following:

a) grub screw from the retaining nut. Discard grub screw.

5. Disassemble the finger subassembly.

a) Remove and discard the garter spring.

a) Remove and discard the grub screw.

2. Assemble fingers onto the finger housing. To do this:

a) Assemble the finger subassembly onto the expansion cone.

4. Assemble the bottom sub onto the finger housing. To do this:

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