MEGATONTM & ULTI-TORQTM

OPERATION MANUAL
PART I - DRILLING JAR
PART II - DRILLING ENERGIZER
A new generation of drilling tools
Designed and Manufactured
for Today's
Drilling Environment

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PartITableofContentsJar

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2.
3.
4.
5.

INTRODUCTION MEGATON & ULTI-TORQ DRILLING JAR ......................................... 3

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEGATON AND ULTI-TORQ JAR .................................... 3
DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................ 4
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 5
PLACEMENT .............................................................................................................................. 6
5.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................................................................... 7
6. JARRING ..................................................................................................................................... 8
6.1. JAR SETTINGS .................................................................................................................... 8
6.2 MECHANICAL LOCK SETTINGS .................................................................................... 8
6.3 PUMP OPEN FORCE .......................................................................................................... 8
6.4 WALL DRAG ....................................................................................................................... 9
6.5 FREE STRING WEIGHT ................................................................................................... 10
6.6 JARRING UP ...................................................................................................................... 10
6.7 JARRING DOWN .............................................................................................................. 11
7 INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................. 11
8 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE.......................................................................................... 11

PartIITableofContentsEnergizer

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3
4
5
6

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 14
PUMP OPEN FORCE AND ENERGIZER ............................................................................... 14
DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................... 15
FEATURES ................................................................................................................................ 15
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 15
PLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 16
6.1 Jar Placement - Analyze ...................................................................................................... 16
7 WALL DRAG ............................................................................................................................ 18
8 INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................. 18
9 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE.......................................................................................... 18

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1. INTRODUCTIONMEGATON&ULTITORQDRILLINGJAR
Megaton & Ulti-Torq Drilling Jar & Energizer are a new generation of drilling tools designed and
manufactured for the severe drilling operations of today such as high torque, directional and horizontal
drilling requiring secure & durable operation and providing high impact as and when required regardless if
in vertical, high angle or horizontal section of the well. The Megaton tools feature Ulti-Torq double shoulder
high torque transmitting body connections throughout the tools, high strength steel, no chrome exposure
internal or external to drilling fluids or bore hole, high temperature low friction seals that also are resistant to
chemical attack installed as standard. Large internal diameter for high volume fluid passage have been
achieved without loss of tool strength and the two stage energizer will ensure that high impact is achieved
even in horizontal sections of the well.
In a drill string with use of an energizer, the energizer will automatically be applied when opening the jar.
So fully concentrate on the loads applied on the jar, and the energizer will adjust as required.
The energizer will, when operated with the Megaton or Ulti-Torq jar, increase acceleration of hammer
weight between jar and energizer and thereby increase impacts. The impacts will also due to the two-stage
design increase impacts in horizontal wells. This double acting energizer will also minimize jarring shock
loads on working string and topside equipment. More information enclosed in Part II Operation Manual for
Megaton & Ulti-Torq Energizer.

2. THEDIFFERENCEBETWEENMEGATONANDULTITORQJAR
The main difference between the Megaton and Ulti-Torq jars is the ID and Pump Open Area. This applies to
the 6 & 8 jars.
Note: When running a 6 1/2 or 8 jar, the customer must verify what kind of jar is run in hole due to the
difference in pump open area which applies when activating the Megaton and Ulti-Torq Drilling Jar.
The Jar lock load will have to be exceeded for lock to release and hydraulics to be engaged.
A. Megaton Drilling jar marked OWS-MHJ-xxxx
B.
Ulti-Torq Drilling jar marked OWS-UTJ-xxxx
If circulation is maintained while jarring, the pressure drop across the bit creates a force tending to extend
the jar. The pump open force must be considered in the calculations since it reduces the force required to jar
up and increases the force required to jar down. The pump open force is calculated by multiplying the
pressure drop across the bit by the pump open area. The Megaton and Ulti-Torq Drilling jar is operated the
same, but as shown in the tables below there are difference in Bore ID and Pump Open Area due to the
valve-design used to activate the jar. It is important that operator knows what type of jar is run in hole to get
the right calculations done to activate the jars.
This is further explained and shown with example in section: 6.3 of this manual.

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Specifications Megaton & Ulti-Torq Jar:

JarSpecifications/Comparison

43/4"
Megaton

61/2"
Megaton

8"
UltiTorq

Megaton

UltiTorq

inch
mm

4,89
124

BoreID

inch
mm

2,25
57

2,56
65

2,75
70

3
76

3,25
82,6

3,25
82,6

PumpOpenArea

inch
mm

11,4
7354,8

19,64
12670,9

9,97
6432,3

29,47
19012,9

15,03
9696,8

41,29
26638,7

TensileLoad(Max)

lbf
kn

402740
1792

921000
4097

1564000
6957

2014000
8959

YieldTorque(New)

ft/lbf
nm

32200
43657

86400
117143

162200
219914

227300
308178

Max.Overpull(Prejarring)

lbf
kn

95000
423

190000
846

300000
1335

425000
1891

Max.TorqueduringJarring

ft/lbf
nm

12500
16950

45000
61010

77500
105080

110000
149140

OverallStroke

inch
mm

22
559

F
C
Hours

300
150
350

300
150
350

300
150
350

300
150
350

F
C

450
230

450
230

450
230

450
230

Hours
DP.

200
5"
57/8"
NC50
XT57
31
9,4

200
NA
NC50
34
10,4

65/8"
65/8"Reg
31
9,4

NA
65/8"Reg
34
10,4

200
65/8"
75/8"Reg
34
10,4

2540
1150

2860
1300

4190
1900

4600
2090

6400
2900

Max.DrillingHrs.Standardtemp
Max.TemperatureHighTemp
Max.DrillingHrs.Hightemp
Elevator&SliprecessOD.
Connections
Lenght(Approx.)

ft.
mtr.

200
31/2"
NC38
31
9,4

Weight(Approx.)

lbs
kg

1365
620

22
559

8,28
210

Megaton

ODnominal

Max.TemperatureStandard

6,73
171

91/2"

23
584

2660
1210

22
559

9,69
246

23
584

22
559

Note:
The Megaton Jar has a stationary valve, and such valve is internally balanced, avoiding the need to be
ported. Meaning that Balance piston OD is the POA for a Megaton Jar.
The Ulti-Torq Jar has moving valves, so the wash pipe OD is the POA for an Ulti-Torq Jar. This design
requires the tool to be ported to annulus to balance the tool during operation.

3. DESCRIPTION
A drilling jar installed in the drilling string is immediately available to apply jarring action and release the
stuck portion of the drilling string.
The MEGATON & Ulti-Torq Drilling Jar is designed for use during drilling operations to apply an
intensified force either up or down against a stuck portion of the drilling string.
The force or over pull required to free a stuck drill string must be applied in addition to the load already
supported by the drilling rig and the drill pipe. This combination force often exceeds the safe tensile strength
of the drill pipe, and sometimes the hoisting capacity of the drilling rig. This usually results in a costly and
time consuming fishing operation.
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The MEGATON & Ulti-torq Drilling Jar was developed to incorporate the features of both hydraulic
and mechanical drilling jars. Its unique design combines both hydraulic time delay release and a mechanical
lock mechanism, in one relatively short, double acting drilling Jar. This tool provided several distinct
advantages over conventional hydraulic or mechanical drilling jars.

Hydraulic time delay allows the operator to vary the over pull applied, and then apply the drawworks drum brake. The jarring force is therefore easily controlled and damage to the hoisting
equipment is prevented.
Mechanical lock mechanism prevents jar movement during normal drilling operations, eliminating
unnecessary wear of internal components.
Location in BHA is less restricted. Jar can be used in tension or compression within the limits of the
lock setting.
No safety collars or special handling procedures are required on the rig floor.
Will not fire unexpectedly when drilling or tripping in or out of the hole.
The lock mechanism re-sets automatically, locking the jar in the neutral position.
Linear action lock mechanism is not affected by torque.
Double acting, jarring action in both up and down directions.

To jar up, tension is applied to the jar stretching the drill string. When the jar releases, the energy stored in
the stretched drill string accelerates the jar mandrel rapidly to its fully extended position. The sudden stop of
the jar mandrel converts the kinetic energy of the moving mass of the drill collars into and intense impact or
jarring force. This impact force will vary depending on the actual operating conditions, but can reach eight
times the initial over pull.
The jar down, weight is slacked off until the force applied to the jar exceeds the mechanical down lock
setting. The lock will then release, allowing the drill string to drop free. When the jar reaches its fully
closed position, an intense impact force is applied to the stuck portion of the drilling string.

4. OPERATION
The MEGATON & Ulti-Torq Drilling Jar must be installed in the drill string with the mandrel end up.
Prior to make up a suitable thread compound meeting A.P.I Spec. 7, Appendix F should be applied to the
end connection.
The up and down lock release are marked on the jar before shipment. These settings should be recorded
before the tool is run into the hole.
Note; If weight below jar and energizer is greater than lock setting of the jar, the lock may release to
activate jar hydraulics when string is picked up.
Verify the weight below the jar according to table below:
Tool Size

4 3/4

6 1/2

Megaton & Ulti-Torq:

Series 47

Series 66

Series 81

Series 95

30-40.000 lbf
133,5 178 kn
1020.000 lbf
44,5 89 kn

60-85.000 lbf
267-378 kn
25-36.000 lbf
111-160 kn

80-100.000 lbf
356-445 kn
30-50.000 lbf
133,5-222 kn

90-110.000 lbf
400-489 kn
35-55.000 lbf
156-245 kn

Lock Setting Up
Lock setting down
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Protect the mandrel sealing surface from possible damage during handling or storage. Never apply tongs,
slips, chains or slings to this area.
Rig tongs should be applied immediately adjacent to the top and bottom connections to avoid breaking or
torquing the jar body connections. All body connections are torqued to specification at the service centre.
Avoid breaking these connections at the rig.
The MEGATON & Ulti-Torq Drilling Jar is operated by a simple up and down motion of the drill
string. The intensity of the up-jarring force is directly proportional to applied tension. In the up-jarring
mode, as the applied tension exceeds the lock setting, the mechanical lock releases and the hydraulic delay
sequence begins. After a brief time delay, the jar mandrel is suddenly released and accelerates to the fully
extended position.
In the down-jarring mode as the compression force applied to the jar exceeds the down-lock setting, the
mechanical lock releases immediately allowing the jar mandrel to move freely to the fully closed position.

5. PLACEMENT
The Megaton and Ulti-Torq jar can be placed in the bottom hole assembly either in tension or compression
but it is recommended that the jar is placed as close to any possible stuck point in order to achieve the
highest impact where it counts. Ensure that sufficient weight (hammer weight) is placed above the jar for
high impact.
Determining the ideal jar position in the bottom hole assembly, is a complex issue, where several factors
must be considered. Some of these factors are:
Anticipating type of sticking; differential or mechanical.
Stuck pipe mechanics:
Wellbore stability
Differential sticking
Key seating
Junk
Green cement
Collapsed casing
Plenty of other possibilities
Hole condition, trajectory and inclination.
Configuration of bottom hole assembly
Pump pressure and mud weight
Buoyancy factor of the drilling fluid.
Planned range of weight on bit.
Overpull availability.
Friction factors in open and cased hole
Pump open forces
Safe working strength of the drill pipe
Lock setting on the jar.

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5.1. GENERALGUIDELINES
Although each situation and combination of factors is unique, there are some general guidelines that can be
used to select the location of the jar & energizer:
In zones where differential sticking is anticipated, locate the jar relatively high in the BHA, to
minimize the chance of becoming stuck above the jar.
Where mechanical sticking is more common, the jar may be located lower in the BHA, for increase
jarring efficiency.
Axial forces acting on the Megaton & Ulti-Torq Drilling Jar while drilling should not exceed 50% of
the lock settings. This will provide an adequate safety factor for normal load variations.
For maximum jarring efficiency, the jar should be located as close as possible above the anticipated
stuck point, but at least two drill collar lengths above the top stabilizer. This usually locates the jar
below the neutral point in the bottom hole assembly and therefore places the jar in compression.
A sufficient number of drill collars and / or heavy weight drill pipe should be run above the jar, to
provide the necessary mass to jar down.
To avoid becoming stuck above the jar the drill string above must not exceed the jar diameter.
Avoid locating the jar at a cross over between BHA components of different diameters such as drill
collars and heavy weight drill pipe. The jar should be placed a minimum of two joints above or
below a crossover. Although the drilling jar should be placed as close as possible above the
anticipated stuck point, the jar should never be placed immediately above the top stabilizer.
The energizer should be placed above the jar hammer weight and with sufficient weight above the
energizer in order to ensure high down jar impact.
Never place jar or energizer at the neutral point in string as it may cause excessive wear and/or
damage to the tools.
Never place tools at a transition point (i.e. Between 8 OD and 6 OD collars.
Never place jar next to or below a stabilizer, roller reamer or similar tool.
Whipping of the drill collars could create sever bending stresses on the jar if placed at this location.
A minimum of two drill collar lengths should be placed between the jar and top stabilizer to:
Minimize bending stresses in jar.
Minimize the risk of becoming stuck above the jar in sloughing formations
Provide a clear target for string shot if required.

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6. JARRING
6.1.

JARSETTINGS

ToolSize
LockSettingUp
LockSettingDown
HydraulicDelayUp
HydraulicDelayUp
DelayatMax.OverpullUp
HydraulicDelayDown
HydraulicDelayDown
HydraulicDelayDown

Unit

43/4"

61/2"

8"

91/2"

lbf

3000040000

6000085000

80000100000

90000110000

kn

133178

267378

356445

400489

lbf

1000020000

2500036000

3000050000

3500055000

kn

4589

111160

133222

156245

12min

12min

12min

1040sec

1050sec

1050sec

1050sec

23min

23min

23min

23min

12min

12min

12min

12min

4060sec

4060sec

4060sec

50000lbf

12min

222kn
100000lbf
445kn

30000lbf
133kn
50000lbf
222kn
100000lbf
445kn

Please note that all above loads and time delays are approximate only

6.2 MECHANICALLOCKSETTINGS
The lock release force is adjusted to suit normal drilling requirements, at the time of assembly. On request,
these settings can be changed for special applications.
To prevent the jar from releasing accidentally, the total force acting on the jar must be less than the lock
settings
During operation the Jar lock load will have to be exceeded for lock to release and hydraulics to be engaged.

6.3 PUMPOPENFORCE
Pump pressure will generate a force, which will try to open the tool and thereby increase ease of opening jar
lock and increase impact.
If circulation is maintained while jarring, the pressure drop across the bit creates a force tending to extend
the jar. The pump open force must be considered in the following calculations since it reduces the force
required to jar up and increases the force required to jar down. The pump open force is calculated by
multiplying the pressure drop across the bit by the pump open area.
Note: As stated in section 2 of this manual, there is different Pump Open Area for Megaton and Ulti-Torq
Jar, applies to the 6 1/2 & 8 jars.

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EXAMPLE: 6 1/2 Jar with 1000 psi Bit Pressure Drop

Pump Open Area (POA) x Bit Pressure Drop (PSI) = Pump Open Force:

JAR:
A - Megaton Jar (MHJ)
B - Ulti-Torq Jar (UTJ)

Pump Open Area

PSI

Pound Force

19.64 sq. in

1,000 psi

19,640 Pound Force

9.97 sq. in.

1,000 psi

9,970 Pound Force

Note:
The Megaton Jar has a stationary valve, and such valve is internally balanced, avoiding the need to be
ported. This means that the Balance piston OD is the POA for a Megaton Jar. The POA against the lower
balance piston is 19.64 square inch for a 6 1/2 Jar.
The Ulti-torq Jar has moving valves, so the wash pipe OD is the POA for an Ulti-Torq Jar. This design
requires the tool to be ported to annulus to balance the tool during operation. The POA against the wash
pipe OD is 9.97 square inch for a 6 1/2 Jar.
See tables below for POA for other jar sizes.
A - Megaton Drilling Jar
Size
MHJ47
MHJ66
MHJ81
MHJ95

OD:
4,89inch
124,2mm
6,73inch
170,9mm
8,28inch
210,3mm
9,69inch

BoreID:
2,25inch
57,2mm
2,56inch
65,0mm
3,00inch
76,2mm
3,25inch

P.O.A.:
11,41inch
7361,28mm
19,64inch
12670,94mm
29,47inch
19012,87mm
41,29inch

246,1mm

82,6mm

26638,66mm

OD:
6,73inch
170,9mm
8,28inch

BoreID:
2,75inch
69,9mm
3,25inch

P.O.A.:
9,97inch
6432,25mm
15,03inch

210,3mm

82,6mm

9696,76mm

B - Ulti-Torq Drilling Jar

Size
UTJ66
UTJ81

6.4 WALLDRAG
Additional force may be required to compensate for wall drag, especially in deviated holes. The amount
of compensation should be determined from the weigh indicator readings during tripping before the drill
string became stuck.

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6.5 FREESTRINGWEIGHT
The free string weight is the weight of string above the jar. To determine the free string weight subtracts
the weight below the jar from the total string weight.

6.6 JARRINGUP
To jar up apply overpull at the jar as required and wait for jar to fire, lock will automatically release
when lock setting load is exceeded. The more overpull applied on the jar, the greater impact will be
achieved.
The force applied to the following to the above free string weight, must be greater than the up latch
setting, but less than the recommended maximum load during hydraulic delay.
To determine the overpull above the free string weight, subtract the pump open force from the up latch
setting.
To repeat jarring, reset jar into locked position by applying weight on the jar which then automatically
will return to its locked position and again be ready to be fired up or down as required. Jar lock load will
have to be exceeded for the lock to release and hydraulics to be engaged. Overpull in excess of Max
pre-jarring should not be applied as it may damage the hydraulics of the jar.

EXAMPLE: 6 1/2 Jar with 1,000 PSI Bit Pressure Drop

Megaton Jar

Ulti-Torq Jar

Imperial Units
70,000 lbf
190,000 lbf
19,640 lbf

Imperial Units
70,000 lbf
190,000 lbf
9,970 lbf

Minimum Overpull Required

70,000 19,640 =
50,360 lbf

70,000 9,970 =
60,030 lbf

Maximum Recommended Overpull

190,000 19,640 =
170,360 lbf

190,000 9,970 =
180,030 lbf

Jarring Up:
Up Lock Setting
Maximum Load During Hydraulic Delay
Pump Open Force

To jar upward, apply the calculated overpull and set the draw-works brake.
The mechanical latch will release and the delay sequence will begin.
After the time delay of approximately 30 seconds, the jar will fire.
Lower the drill string until the weight indicator reads less than the free string weight indicating that
the latch has re-engaged.
The jar is ready for another jarring cycle or to resume normal drilling operations.

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6.7 JARRINGDOWN
To jar down, apply weight on the jar as required and wait for jar to fire, the lock will automatically
release when lock setting load is exceeded. The more weight applied on the jar, the greater impact will
be achieved.
To determine the slack off required from the free string weight add the pump open force to the down
latch setting.
To repeat jarring, reset jar into locked position by applying overpull at the jar which then automatically
will return to its locked position and again be ready to be fired up or down as required. Jar lock load will
have to be exceeded for lock to release and hydraulics to be engaged.

EXAMPLE:

6 1/2 Jar with 1,000 PSI Bit Pressure Drop

Jar:

Down Lock Setting

Pump Open Force
Slack off from the free string weight

Megaton Jar
Imperial Units
29,000 lbf
19,640 lbf
29,000 + 19,640 =
48,640 lbf

Ulti-Torq Jar
Imperial Units
29,000 lbf
9,970 lbf
29,000 + 9,970 =
38,970 lbf

To jar downward lower the drilling string until the calculated weight is slacked off, at which point the
mechanical latch is released.
To re-latch the jar raise the drilling string until the weight indicator shows an increase above free string
weight.
This indicates the latch has re-engaged and that the jar is ready for another jarring cycle.

7 INSPECTION
On each round trip the jar should be visually inspected for any indication of damage, excessive wear or
leakage. When the jar is first removed from the hole a small quantity of drilling fluid may be noticed
draining from the balancing ports. This condition is normal and does not indicate a problem.

8 MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE
New tools are shipped painted. The threaded ends are treated with iron-phosphate and coated with rust
preventative coating. Heavy duty thread protectors are installed to eliminate mechanical damage.
When the jar is to be laid down the following should be done:
1. Flush all drilling fluid from the bore and from the balancing chamber with fresh water.
2. Wash external surfaces of the tool
3. Apply thread compound and protectors to the end connections.
Tools stored horizontally should be rotated to a new position occasionally to prevent seals from setting and
resultant fluid leakage.

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DRILLING ENERGIZERS
A New Generation of Drilling Tools
Designed and Manufactured
for Today's
Drilling Environment

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3
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INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 14
PUMP OPEN FORCE AND ENERGIZER ............................................................................... 14
DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................... 15
FEATURES ................................................................................................................................ 15
OPERATION.............................................................................................................................. 15
PLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 16
6.1 Jar Placement - Analyze ...................................................................................................... 16
7 WALL DRAG ............................................................................................................................ 18
8 INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................. 18
9 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE .......................................................................................... 18

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1. INTRODUCTION
In a drill string without an Energizer, the impact of a jar is dependent on pipe stretch
(overpull) and the ability of the drillpipe to contract when the jar is released. Impact is simply mass
multiplied with speed. In practical terms, the friction of the drillpipe reduces impact on the stuck
part of the string. In an inclined or horizontal wellbore, the friction can be severe.
In a drill string with use of an energizer, the energizer will automatically be applied when opening
the jar. So fully concentrate on the loads applied on the jar, and the energizer will adjust as required.
The energizer will, when operated with the Megaton or Ulti-Torq jar, increase acceleration of
hammer weight between jar and energizer and thereby increase impacts. The impacts will also due
to the two-stage design increase impacts in horizontal wells. This double acting energizer will also
minimize jarring shock loads on working string and topside equipment.
Due to the different ID of Megaton and Ulti-Torq Energizer, customer should verify what kind of
energizer is run in hole.
C. Megaton Drilling Energizer marked OWS-MHE-xxxx
D. Ulti-Torq Drilling Energizer marked OWS-UTE-xxxx

Specifications:
C - Megaton Drilling Energizer
Size
MHE47
MHE66
MHE81
MHE95

OD:
4,89inch
124,2mm
6,73inch
170,9mm
8,28inch
210,3mm
9,69inch

BoreID:
2,25inch
57,2mm
2,56inch
65,0mm
3,00inch
76,2mm
3,25inch

246,1mm

82,6mm

D - Ulti-Torq Drilling Energizer

Size
UTE66
UTE81

OD:
6,73inch
170,9mm
8,28inch

BoreID:
2,75inch
69,9mm
3,25inch

210,3mm

82,6mm

2 PUMPOPENFORCEANDENERGIZER
Pump Pressure will generate a force which will try to open the tool and thereby increase ease of
opening jar lock and increase impact. For calculations please refer to Pump Open Force table
below. In horizontal wells the energizer will, due to the Pump Open Force and spring force also
assist in moving the BHA to maintain weight on bit.

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3 DESCRIPTION
The ULTI-TORQ Drilling Energizer is a two way tool that stores pipe stretch for use when
jarring both up and down. The energy is stored in a number of steel disc springs that are
compressed when used. The stored energy is either tensional (jarring up) or compressive (jarring
down). The Energizer isolates/concentrates the hammer mass that the jar requires for impact. When
using an Energizer, the hammer mass is defined as the string between the jar and the Energizer.
When overpull is applied, the Energizer is stretched and energy stored. When the jar fires, the
stored energy is released and improves the impact of the Jar. The only friction that reduces the
impact, is the friction of the hammer mass, which is very small compared to that of the whole drill
string.
As the Energizer isolates / concentrates the hammer mass, it becomes increasingly important to use
in shallow sections of the well. In shallow sections, especially with large diameter drillpipe, the
total pipe stretch can be so small that when the jar is fired, the missing pipe stretch seriously
reduces impact. The Energizer completely removes this problem as the pipe stretch is stored in the
tool. A further benefit in shallow sections is that the impact does not travel up the string and shakes
the Top drive and Derrick.

4 FEATURES
All ULTI-TORQ Energizers are two way (double acting) and two stage.
The double acting feature assures that the energy pipe stretch is working both up and down.
The two stage functionality means that there are two sets of springs that store energy:
The first set is soft allowing a lot of stretch to be stored with a relatively small overpull.
The second set is harder allowing a larger overpull.
Both sets have built in stops that prevents the springs from being flattened and breaking.
Put together, the Energizer can deliver a larger impact with a small overpull compared to other
tools.

5 OPERATION
The ULTI-TORQ Energizer spring rate is set prior to delivery of tool to customer and is
optimized for the Jar and placement. No further thought is required with regards operation of the
Energizer as it will function automatically when activating the Jar.

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Below is a chart indicating approximate stroke vs. load for ULTI-TORQ Energizers.

6 PLACEMENT
The placement of the Energizer is connected to the placement of the Jar. If the Jar and Energizer is
too far apart, the mass between them becomes so large that speed of the Jar when fired is slowed
and impact reduced. If the space is too short, hammer mass is reduced and again impact suffers.
Placing either 6 ea HWDP or 3 ea DCs between the Jar and Energizer is considered good drilling
practice.
The energizer should be placed above the jar hammer weight and with sufficient weight
above the energizer in order to ensure high down jar impact.
As the Jar, the Energizer can run both in tension and compression, although running in compression
in vertical wells is not considered good drilling practice (due to possible buckling problems).
Note: The Energizer is often the highest placed BHA component that is telescopic, i.e. one tube
inside another with a resulting thin wall. All the drilling torque from the bit and rotary torque
from the rest of the BHA will go through the Energizer.
Never place jar or energizer at the neutral point in string as it may cause excessive wear
and/or damage to the tools.

6.1 JarPlacementAnalyze
Odfjell Well Services offer through Global Rentals a Jar / Energizer Placement modeling software
package, Ulti Trac, which models the behavior of the jar and accelerator and their placement in the
BHA.
Ulti Trac:
Is modeling software that calculates all the parameters for each section of the BHA and drill
pipe.
Calculates impacts for the top of the BHA, at the Jar and at the bit. It also calculates the
accumulated weights and buckling weights (if tool joint ODs are known).
Its a database package (ODBS level II) where all the results are stored for later statistics as
opposed to spreadsheet solutions.
Se example of a jar analyze on the next page.
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7 WALLDRAG
Additional force may be required to compensate for wall drag, especially in deviated holes. The
amount of compensation should be determined from the weight indicator readings during tripping
before the drill string became stuck.

8 INSPECTION
On each round trip the jar should be visually inspected for any indication of damage, excessive
wear or leakage.

9 MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE
New tools are shipped painted. The threaded ends are treated with iron-phosphate and coated with
rust preventative coating. Heavy duty thread protectors are installed to eliminate mechanical
damage.
When the energizer is to be laid down the following should be done:
4. Flush all drilling fluid from the bore with fresh water.
5. Wash external surfaces of the tool
6. Apply thread compound and protectors to the end connections.
Tools stored horizontally should be rotated to a new position occasionally to prevent seals from
setting and resultant fluid leakage.

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