Pressure control equipment:

As per API standards there should be a minimum of two barriers.

The pressure control employed during wireline operations is intended to contain pressure
originating from the well bore. During open hole electric line operations, the pressure might be
the result from a well kicking. During cased hole electric line, this is most likely the result of a
well producing at high pressures. Pressure equipment must be rated well over the expected well
pressures. Normal ratings for wireline pressure equipment is 5,000, 10,000, and 15,000 pounds
per square inch. Some wells are contained with 20,000 psi and 30,000 psi equipment is in
development also.
Equipment is usually chosen to have a Working Pressure Rating of 1.2 times the maximum
expected well pressure.
Pressure tests the complete set up to 1.2 times the expected wellhead pressure. Hold pressure for
10 minutes and record. Use water or glycol to test and NEVER diesel. Ensure that no air remains
in the system during a pressure test.
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure during the job equals the well-site test pressure.
Maximum allowable operating pressure should is pressure at which equipment was tested at well
site prior to job.
H2S Rated Equipment:
Determine if H2S-rated equipment is necessary for the operation:
a. Calculate the H2S Partial Pressure (PP) on surface: H2S PP = Total pressure (WHP) ×
H2S concentration (ppm) × 1/1,000,000 b.
b. Calculate the CO2 partial pressure on surface: CO2 PP = Total pressure (WHP) × CO2
concentration (ppm) × 1/1,000,000
c. If the H2S partial pressure is more than 344.8 Pa [0.05 psi], or the CO2 partial pressure is
more than 206 kPa [30 psi], select H2S-rated equipment (WHE and cable).
Instructions:
Make sure that the internal diameter of each component of the equipment, including crossovers,
is 0.25 in [6.35 mm] larger than the swelled gun or tool string maximum outside diameter.
Flange:
A flange attaches to the top of the Christmas tree, usually with some sort of adapter for the rest
of the pressure control. A metal gasket is placed between the top of the Christmas tree and the
flange to keep in well pressures.
Pump-In Sub:
Pump-in subs (also known as a flow T) allow for the injection of fluid into the pressure control
string. Normally these are used for wellsite pressure testing, which is typically performed
between every run into the well. They can also be used to bleed off pressure from the string after
a run in the well, or to pump in kill fluids to control a wild well.
Grease injection control head:
Prevents well pressure to escape to atmosphere.
Grease tube (which is below inlet of grease injection control head) has less clearance than other
flow tube which prevents flowing of grease from high pressure to low pressure.
To prepare for operations, the wireline is threaded through the components of the Elmar Grease
Injection Control Head before the rope socket and wireline head are made up. When entering a
well under pressure, viscous grease is injected into the flotubes at a pressure minimum 20%
greater than the existing well pressure. The grease fills the annular space between the inner wall
of the flotube and the outside surface of the wireline, forming a liquid seal that contains the well
fluids while allowing wireline movement.
Grease Injection Equipment consists of a set of flotubes and couplings which are mounted
below the stuffing box. There are two different types of flotube in common use, solid type
flotubes and concentric flotubes. Both types do the same job and work in the same way but are of
a different construction. This manual covers the concentric flotube type. The concentric type
flotube is made up of flotubes and flotube sleeves. The flow tube is slightly longer than the
sleeve and is sealed with an o-ring at both ends of the GIE coupling. The flow tube sleeve fits
over the flotube and also seals by an o-ring at either end of the GIE coupling. With the
concentric design it is possible to change the flotube more often, thus maintaining optimum
clearance. The tubes must be matched to the size of the wireline in use, taking into account any
wear on the wireline. Thus, for each nominal wireline size there is a choice of tubes. The
supervisor must decide what size tubes are most appropriate for the cable. For example, a brand
new 7/32” cable will probably require flotubes that have an ID of 0.226”. After the first five to
ten jobs the cable will stretch and become slightly worn. The cable will then possibly pass
through the 0.222” flotubes. As the cable approaches the end of its life, the outer strands may
become very worn and flattened and the 0.219” flotubes may be used.
In gas more flotubes must be used, as it is easier for gas to break through the grease and push it
out as the gas expands. If the flotube length is not adequate, grease consumption increases, and it
is difficult or impossible to establish a seal.
The pressure seal is maintained by a flow of thick, viscous grease which is pumped into the small
annular space between the cable and the inner wall of the flotube. The annular space is very
small, i.e. between +0.002” and +0.008” difference in the diameter. In practice, small amounts of
grease are lost at both ends, particularly when the cable is moving, while well fluids are
contained.
The well site TP shall be 1.2 times maximum potential wellhead pressure (MPWHP). If no
wellhead pressure is expected, the equipment shall be tested at 25% of its WP rating. All well
site pressure testing and the pressure test values obtained shall be noted on the equipment service
report. The use of a pressure recorder (chart or film) is recommended during well site pressure
testing.
ENVIRO:
The ASEP Elmar Enviro Combination Stuffing Box and Line Wiper is designed for use with
wireline grease injection control heads, for wiping excess grease from the moving wire and for
packing off on a stationary wire. The Enviro Combination Stuffing Box and Line Wiper is
mounted immediately above the Grease Injection Head. Unlike the conventional set-up, the
Enviro stuffing box is located above the line wiper, which helps to increase line wiper efficiency
and reduce grease spillage, resulting in cleaner wire, less grease escaping from the assembly and
a cleaner worksite/derrick. The stuffing box section is used to seal around the cable in an
emergency or when the cable will be stationary for an extended period of time. The device
remains open during normal operation. Directly below the stuffing box is the line wiper which
removes excess grease from the surface of the moving cable. As the grease is wiped off the cable, it
passes down inside the lower body. A manifold fitted to the base of the line wiper is used to return the
grease back to the control module.

The line wiper rubber is larger than the stuffing box packing and requires a much lower hydraulic
pressure to operate. This prevents the rubber crushing/stripping the moving cable, and instead is
sufficient to remove excess grease from the surface of the wire.

The cable is not free to move when the stuffing box packings are activated. Any attempt to close the
stuffing box packing around a moving cable could cause the outer strands to 'bird cage' or break.

Elmar supply nitrile elastomers as standard on our seal kits.

For 10Kpsi WP Enviro SB/LW Assy:

Line wiper normal operating pressure 300-900PSI

Line wiper maximum working pressure 3000 psi
Stuffing box normal operating pressure 3000 psi
Stuffing box maximum working pressure 5000 psi

For 10Kpsi WP Enviro SB/LW Assy Line wiper normal operating pressure 300 - 900 psi Line wiper
maximum working pressure 3000 psi Stuffing box normal operating pressure 3000 psi Stuffing box
maximum working pressure 5000 psi

The operator must ensure they are aware of the maximum hydraulic operating pressures for both the
stuffing box and the line wiper before using the equipment.

Lubricator:

Ensure that enough lubricators are available to cover the tool and allow 3ft (1 meter) clearance.

Tool Catcher:
The NOV Elmar Hydraulic Wireline Tool Catcher is a device which has been designed for use as part of a
complete wireline intervention string. The tool catcher is typically positioned below the ball check valve
and above the lubricator. The primary purpose is as a safety device for installation below the grease
injection head or slickline stuffing box. If the tool is pulled into the top of the lubricator and the wire
stripped from the rope socket, the tool catcher will engage the tool’s fishing neck and prevent the loss of
the tool string into the well bore. This can save a potentially expensive fishing operation. The tool catcher
is designed to be fail-safe: it is permanently in the catch position and requires no hydraulic pressure to
catch. To release the tool, hydraulic pressure is applied which opens the collets and frees the tool. Once
the tool is released the hydraulic pressure should be removed to reset the tool catcher to the catch
position

Operating Hydraulic Pressure: 1200 psi

Hydraulic Pressure: 3,000 psi maximum

BOP:

The NOV Elmar Compact Wireline Valves (Patent Pending), or BOP’s, have been designed for use as part
of a complete wireline intervention string. The primary purpose is to provide a manageable safety
barrier during remedial work on a wireline. The valves are designed to control well pressure by sealing
around the wireline cable.

Maximum hydraulic working pressure 3,000 psi.

Minimum Pressure to close against 5,000 psi well pressure = 650 psi

Minimum Pressure to close against 10,000 psi well pressure = 1295 psi
To Close:

1. Upper Ram
2. Lower Ram
3. Inject Grease
4. Only if needed, close Middle Ram and redirect grease.

To Open:

1. Equalize all
2. Lower Ram
3. Middle Ram
4. Upper Ram

Note: If the valve is operated with a pressure difference, the seal will get damaged due to the high fluid
velocity.

The flow rate required to close one wireline valve inside 30 seconds.

Flow rate = 1.15L/min (70 in^3/min)

Lubricator:

Standard lengths are 4,6,8,10 and 12 feet.

ID should be 0.15” to 0.25” larger than tool maximum OD.

Maximum length is tool length plus 3 feet.

 Well Head Equipment

X’mas Tree WHE

3-1/16 Flange:
Upper Connection: 4-3/4-4 x 2 START ACME BOWEN BOX

API Ring Groove Number: BX-154

4-1/16 Flange:
Upper Connection: 4-3/4-4 x 2 START ACME BOWEN BOX

API Ring Groove Number: BX-155

WLV/BOP:

Lower Connection: 4-3/4-4 x 2 START ACME PIN

Upper Connection: 4-3/4-4 x 2 START ACME BOX

Maximum Hydraulic pressure: 3000PSI

Minimum Pressure to close against 5,000 psi well pressure = 650 psi

Minimum Pressure to close against 10,000 psi well pressure = 1295 psi

O-ring:

Tool Trap:

Lower Connection: 4-3/4-4 x 2 START ACME PIN

Upper Connection: 4-3/4-4 x 2 START ACME BOX

Actual operating pressure: 400PSI to 500PSI

ID = 3-inch

O-ring:

10 feet Riser:
Minimum number riser length should be= tool string length + 3 feet

Lower Connection: 4-3/4-4 x 2 START PIN

Upper Connection: 4-3/4-4 x 2 START BOX

ID = 3 inch

O-Ring:

Tool Catcher:

Bottom Connection: 4-3/4-4 x 2 START PIN

Top Connection:2” 10 TPI ACME BOX

Collet Size:17/16”

Actual operating pressure: 400PSI to 500PSI

O-Ring:

Grease Injection Control Head:

Bottom Connection:2” 10 TPI ACME PIN

Top Connection: Wire Tulip Guide

O-Ring:
 Flow Head WHE
Well head equipment will remain same, only flange will not be in string and Crossover will be installed
above flow head.

Crossover:

Bottom Connection:6-1/2’’ OTIS 4 ACME PIN

TOP Connection: 4-3/4-4 x 2 START ACME BOWEN BOX

Emergency response plan

WHP = 0 PSI AND MPWHP<2500PSI

Shooting Nipple Crossover
Bottom Connection = 7-inch butteress
Top Connection: 8-3/16 4 TPI
ID = 5.934”