250 W.

Bluebird Road, Gilmer, TX 75645-7234

Phone: 903.734.1371 | Fax: 903.734.1571
www.DUOLINE.com

Best Practices
Guidelines
For the Use of DUOLINE® Tubular Goods
 CONTENTS
INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES.................................................................................................... 1
WIRELINE ............................................................................................................................ 1
COILED TUBING .................................................................................................................... 2
CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY ...................................................................................................... 3
TABLE 4. CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF DUOLINE® 20 ................................................................... 4

INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES

WIRELINE

Major Oil Companies as well as independent operators have successfully run wireline
tools through DUOLINE® tubing strings without damage to the lining system. However,
without using prescribed guidelines for wireline procedures, system damage may result
which can negatively impact operations. DUOLINE® recognizes that damage to the lining
system can occur through use of wireline tools.
DUOLINE® Technologies has adapted the National Association of Corrosion Engineers
(NACE) Standard Recommended Practice RP029191 guidelines for running wireline tools
through DUOLINE®.
If it is necessary to run wireline it is recommended that the following standards be
rigorously adhered to:

1) Wireline operators shall be informed that DUOLINE® is in the well.

2) Tools, sinker bars and rope sockets shall be streamlined and have rounded and/or
padded contours. Angular or sharp tools shall not be used.

3) Only single strand non-braided lines should be used. If braided line is used it shall
not contain any splices or burrs. Coated line should be considered.

4) All wireline work through DUOLINE® shall be performed at maximum speed of

100 feet/minute (30 meters/minute).

5) During wireline operations a stiff line shall be maintained with weight on the
indicator at all times. The tool should never be allowed to free-fall.

6) Special protection such as elastomeric shrink sleeves and plastic coating shall be
provided for fishing necks and pressure bombs.

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7) Knuckle joints, knuckle jars, tubing end locators, wireline grabs, and explosive
jars, paraffin cutters or scrapers shall not be used.

8) Swaging tools rather than gage cutters shall be used.

9) If swabbing is performed it must be conducted as slowly as possible since most

swabbing is done with braided line. Swabs should be of a flexible type (not wire-
reinforced). Double cups and/or double mandrels should not be used. Swab cups
can loosen the flares in the DUOLINE® product.

10) If caliper surveys must be run, the feelers must be designed such they will not cut,
mill or damage the lining. Damage to the flare in the connection area is the most
likely negative impact to DUOLINE® when running wireline tools. There will likely
be no compromise to the corrosion barrier in this instance however, as most flare
damage is cosmetic and can be remedied at the well site once the tubing string
has been pulled.

COILED TUBING

As with wireline procedures, coiled tubing intervention techniques can and have
been successfully carried out through DUOLINE® if appropriate precautions are taken.
The Key recommendations include:

1) Any tool shall be profiled with rounded and/or padded contours. Tools with sharp or
angular profiles shall not be used.

2) Tools and tubing shall be clean and free from burrs.

3) Use the smallest diameter of coiled tubing as possible, which will support the
operational procedure.

4) Remove all possible residual bend from the tubing while it is run.

5) Coiled tubing speed in/out of the hole shall be controlled to a maximum of 100
feet/min (30 meter/min).

6) Injection of a polymer prior to running coiled tubing will aid in lubrication of the
tubing.

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CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY

At present, DUOLINE® has a wide range of compatibility data with numerous

chemical compounds. However, we are constantly expanding our capabilities as our
customers’ requirements change and the demand for management of corrosive
solutions grows. It has been our practice to expose the GRE lining to various corrosive
solutions and gases under conditions anticipated in the actual downhole
environment. DUOLINE Technologies has identified a variety of compounds that will
cause liner degradation; therefore, DUOLINE Technologies does not recommend the
following compounds for use with the DUOLINE® GRE lining systems:

• Hydrofluoric acid
• Nitric acid
• Sulfuric acid
• Sodium hydroxide/caustic soda
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Chlorine/chlorine gas compounds
• Generally compounds with highly basic pH
• Certain types of treating chemicals which contain non-acid reactive Solutions of
EDTA ethylene plus KCl (used in acid/chemical stimulation work)

Exposure time is always a factor when considering compatibility of DUOLINE® to any

chemical compound. It is not recommended to allow treatment fluids to remain in
contact with the GRE lining for extended periods of time. Once the treatment phase
of any work over is completed, it is recommended that the treatment solution be
chased with a slug of fresh water per the usual procedural requirements.

Exposure temperature is also a factor when considering compatibility of DUOLINE® to

any chemical compound. Contact DUOLINE Technologies prior to exposure of
DUOLINE® to any substance at any temperature with which there is not documented
compatibility.

Table 4 includes a general set of exposure testing results for DUOLINE® in common oil
field exposures at various temperatures.

Other industry publications can be referenced for general review of chemical

compatibilities of fiberglass composite structures and fiberglass pipe manufactured
with an aromatic amine cured epoxy resin system.

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 TABLE 1. CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF DUOLINE® 20
Chemical Results Remarks
Acetic Acid 20% E Ph 3.3
Carbon Dioxide (Saturated Tap Water) E 83.3 days @ 140F
Carbon Dioxide (Saturated 3.75% Salt Water) E 365 days E 365 days
Carbon Dioxide (**Gas Phase - 8% CO2, 1% H2S, & 19% CH4) E 7 day test @ 3000psi
*Carbon Dioxide (Gas Phase - 85% CO2, 15% H2S, & 5% NaCl) E 7 day test @ 2500psi @300F
Carbon Disulfide E 14 day test @70F
Gasoline E
Hydrochloric Acid (15%) E Ph 0.8
*Hydrogen Sulfide (Gas Phase - 1% H2O, 8% CO2, & 91% CH4) E 7 day test @ 3000psi
Hydrogen Sulfide (**Gas Phase - 10% H2S and 90% CH4) E 7 day test @ 3000psi
Methyl Ethyl Ketone E
Salt Water 3.75% E 210 day test
Salt Water 3.75%, CO2 Saturated E 365 day test
Salt Water 5% Aerated E 84 day test @150F
Sodium Hydroxide (0.1%) E 98 day test, Ph 12.0
Sodium Hydroxide (20%) N
Sodium Hydroxide (1%) F Ph 13.0
Toluene E
Water (tap) Saturated w/CO2 E 83.3 days @ 140F
Xylene E
Hydrogen Peroxide 15% E 72 hr test @ 70F 0psi
Hydrogen Peroxide 15% N 20 hr test @ 200F 0psi
Sodium Hypochlorite (N & OCE) 10% F 20 hr test @ 200F 0psi
Sodium Hypochlorite (10%) E 72 hr test @ 70F 0psi
Formaldehyde 1% E 20 hr test @ 200F 0psi
Formaldehyde 1% E 90 hr test @ 70F 0psi
E = Excellent, P = Poor, G = Good, N = Not Recommended, F = Fair
Note: Testing performed above was conducted at 250F unless noted differently

The above information is based on tests considered reliable, but the accuracy is not
guaranteed. Due to varied conditions of use, final determination of suitability of the
product is the sole responsibility of user.