Wireline

Nusret Imamverdiyev
IRELINE CONSTRUCTION

Multi-Conductor wireline Single-Conductor wireline

ireline manufacturers
MESA
MESA

1 N 32 P P
nductor

ner/18 outer armors

e diameter- 0.32 inch

ires around 6 wires

nd 1 wire

lation type around the

s– 300 DegF Propylene
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7 H 47 R P - HS
nductors
7 H 47 R P - HS
ner/18 outer armors

e diameter- 0.47 inch

res around 1 center wire

lation type around the

s– 300 DegF Propylene

Strength
CHESTER
CHESTER

1 H 220 A
1 conductor

Straight construction
of the wires

Cable diameter - 0.22 inch

Working limit is 149 DegC

CHESTER

1 H 322 A
1 conductor

1 H 322 A
Straight construction
of the wires

Cable diameter - 0.322 inch

Working limit is 149 DegC

IRELINE TYPES

Single conductor (mono – conductor)

Multi-conductor (hepta – conductor)

IRELINE TYPES

Dimensions

Breaking strength

Voltage limitation

Communication
DIFFERENCE?
Resistance

Capacitance

Weight
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Dimensions

Breaking strength - single or monoconductor cables have relatively small breaking strengt
- - small
smalldiameter
diameterwireline
wirelinehas
is used forvoltage
bigger case hole
andapplications
current limits
Voltage limitation example: 3/16” – 4000 lbs
1/4”
example:
approx. – 8100
3/16”
: 1500 V DC lbs
, 1/4”, 5/16”
/ 6 Amp
Communication 5/16” – 11,200 lbs
- - big
bigdiameter
diameterwireline
wirelinehas
is used
relatively
mainlyless
forvoltage
open hole
andapplications
current limit
Resistance - multi-conductor wirelines have bigger breaking strength
Capacitance approx.
example: 7/16”,
: 1200 V DC15/32”,
/ 2 Amp17/32
per each conducto
example: 7/16” – 19,500 lbs
Weight
15/32” – 23,500 lbs
17/32” – 30,000 lbs
IRELINE PROPORTIES
Different ways of tool communication protocols are used for mono and
multi – conductor cables. Some tool are acquiring to much information f
Dimensions
just one conductor.
Breaking strength
Single conductor has less resistance compare to multi-conductor cables
Voltage limitation

Communication
Single conductor has bigger capacitance compare to single multi-
Resistance conductor cables

Capacitance
Single conductor has less weight compare to multi-conductor cables
Weight
IRELINE PROPORTIES

lasticstretch: Permanent stretch:

lastic stretch is cable stretch During the "break in period
r elongation, that occurs the cable, which is the first 20
ach and every time the cable runs. The cable will be physi
s run in the well. Elastic pulled out, or stretched t
tretch is a reasonably longer total length. The cable
onstant factor and must be remain at this longer length
ompensated for in depth the rest of its life. Remem
easurements "Permanent stretch" occurs
during the first 20 - 25 runs of
cable's life, and then remains
the rest of the life of the cable
IRELINE PROPORTIES
e guaranteed breaking strength of the cable is the
aranteed minimum pull the cable will stand before parting

6” – 4000 lbs

” – 8100 lbs

6” – 11,200 lbs

6” – 19,500 lbs

/32” – 23,500 lbs

/32” – 30,000 lbs

IRELINE PROPORTIES

So what is the proper procedure and our LIMITATIONS?

IRELINE PROPORTIES
e cable when properly installed can withstand unlimited pulls to 50%
ireline working load) of its rated strength.

7J46 cable has breaking strength of 18,000 lbs

Working Limit is 9000 lbs (or Safe Working Limit)

e cable when properly installed can withstand 75% of rated strength with only
inor damage to the cable, but repeated pulls to this tension over sheave
heels or measuring devices will cause permanent and irreversible damage
lastic limit) to the cable and conductors.

Elastic Limit is 13,500 lbs

ny pull on the cable above 75% of rated strength will cause serious and
repairable damage to the cable and conductors, which may not show up until
veral runs after the cable has been pulled to this tension.
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ROCHESTER
CAMESA
EL = 65% BS
EL = 75% BS
SWL = 40% BS
SWL = 50% BS
IRELINE PROPORTIES

So why conductors could be damaged while pulling high

tensions?
IRELINE PROPORTIES
Cables work like a Spring; so, If I stretching it so much, the conductor’s isolation inside
could be damaged.
IRELINE PROPORTIES
Cables work like a Spring; so, If I stretching it so much, the conductor’s isolation inside
could be damaged.
IRELINE PROPORTIES
Cables work like a Spring; so, If I stretching it so much, the conductor’s isolation inside
could be damaged.
IRELINE PROPORTIES
Cables work like a Spring; so, If I stretching it so much, the conductor’s isolation inside
could be damaged.
IRELINE PROPORTIES
Cables work like a Spring; so, If I stretching it so much, the conductor’s isolation inside
could be damaged.
IRELINE PROPORTIES

When do we need to break the wireline cable?

IRELINE PROPORTIES

Tool string got stuck

open holes the most common stuck tool event is referred to as “being
ifferential stuck”, a situation resulting from the hydrostatic pressure pushing
he logging tools laterally againstthe formation. It is not possible to pull on the
tuck tool with the force required to pull it off the wall.

cased holes it is not uncommon for perforating guns, plug setting, tubing
uttersand other like equipment to become stuck mechanically. Also stuck is
ossible due to some restriction in the well from well structure or accumulation
f organic/non-organic materials or ice during production.
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Where do we need to break the cable in case of stuck?

IRELINE DEPTH CONTROL

lectrical odometer

echanical odometer

agnetic mark detector

ritten chart while the job

IRELINE DEPTH CONTROL
IRELINE DEPTH CONTROL
CORRELATION
SONED vs UNSEASONED CABLES

e most important step in improving cable life is seasoning your cable

reline cables are most susceptible to damage during their first few runs into and out of a well

What is the seasoning and why we need it ?

ecial procedure need to be followed to remove the constructional or mechanical stretch from the cable
retch and torque equalization between layers during first run)

ating of cable components

ner, outer and insulation will properly seat according to each other while first runs)

ildup of micro-particulate matter between the armor wires and armor layers to improve friction
ellbore particles provide thin layer which helps creation of friction between wires to hold them tight and improve se
LE MAINTENANCE

Idle cable care Operation care

Proper storage Corrosion protection 1) Excessive cable speed

2) Rapid speed change
ry place 1) Need to be clean
3) Swivel
ut of corrosive fumes 2) Need to be lubricated
4) Monitor cable OD while the job
eather protected 3) No damage to insulation
5) Periodic cable re – spool
6) Accurate cable record book
LE MAINTENANCE
Wireline installation
LE MAINTENANCE
What could happen?