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LWF
LWF
LWF*
Logging While Fishing is a method which combines drillpipe conveyed logging (TLC*) with cut and thread fishing. LWF provides means for retrieving a stuck wireline logging tool and completing the logging run during the same pipe descent.
TOOL COMPATIBILITY:
LWF is compatible with all Schlumberger telemetry tools except RFT. LWF is especially well suited to MDT and seismic operations.
DRILLPIPE CONNECTIONS:
LWF subs have 4 1/2 IF or 3 1/2 IF threads. The LWF specialist will arrange for rental of any cross overs that may be needed.
OPERATIONAL NOTES :
1. The Cable Side Entry Sub (CSES) should never go into open hole. The probability of cable damage is greatly increased when a CSES is run into open hole. Therefore, the amount of open hole that can be logged with LWF is limited to the amount of casing in the hole (e.g. if casing depth is 4000 feet, a maximum of 4000 feet of open hole can be logged by LWF). This point needs to be considered for wells with more open hole than casing . 2. For most wells, the Cable Side Entry Sub (CSES) and Cable Cutter Sub (CCTS) are installed when the tool overshot is inside casing, near the shoe. However, for wells with more open hole than casing it may be necessary to install the CSES and CCTS when drillpipe is in open hole. This condition arises when the drillpipe needs to go twice casing depth to either retrieve a stuck tool or LWF a deeper zone of interest. The process of installing the CSES/CCTS and converting from cut-and-thread to LWF takes about 30 minutes, and during this time it may not be possible to move drillpipe. To avoid sticking drillpipe, this needs to be considered when planning the LWF job. 3. During the cut-and-thread phase of the job, 1000 lbs over normal cable weight is maintained on the wireline as drillpipe is threaded into the hole . When holding this tension, the wireline overshot & weight assembly will be about 15-30 feet above the drillfloor. The wireline overshot & weight assembly will not pass cleanly around a top drive as the block approaches the drillfloor. Therefore, on rigs with top drives it is necessary to keep the wireline overshot & weight assembly below the top drive as drillpipe is threaded into the hole. This is best accomplished by running a double while holding 1000 lbs over normal cable weight. Then stop the drillpipe and lower the wireline overshot & weight assembly to a safe position which provides clearance for the top drive when setting drillpipe in the slips. This safe position should be wireline flagged for the driller to see. When the driller sees the flag indicating overshot & weights are in the safe position, the top joint of drillpipe can then be run in hole, and the slips set. Radio communication between driller and winch operator should be maintained during this phase. In addition, the winch operator should have a clear view of the drillfloor if possible. It is also advised that long bales be used during the cut and thread phase. If the wireline overshot & weight assembly happens to be located above the safe position, the weight bars will exit the top of the drillpipe as the top joint is run in hole. Long bales are recommended to provide a clearer view of the weight bars should they exit the top of drillpipe, and possibly provide enough reaction time for the driller to stop the block before the weight bars are hit by the top drive. 4. Schlumberger logging tools have compressive load limits ranging from 23000 lbs to 1500 lbs. Tool compression may occur when the toolstring is being engaged by the overshot, and if additional logging is required below the stuck depth, compression may occur as the tool is being pushed downhole by drillpipe. If an ACTS or AMS exists in the logging toolstring, the logging engineer can accurately monitor tool compression in the logging unit, and radio this information to the drillfloor as the tool is being engaged by the overshot or as the logging tools are being pushed downhole. The driller, receiving compression information from the logging engineer, will know when to stop drillpipe if an obstruction is hit. If the stuck toolstring does not include an ACTS or AMS, the Martin Decker gauge will be the only source of compression information. When this condition exists, and if the toolstring is to be pushed below the stuck depth, the LWF specialist will provide advise concerning the compressive load limit and the risk of pushing the tools downhole. 5. Good communication is essential for a safe and efficient LWF operation. The LWF specialist on location will conduct a pre-job meeting to cover safety issues and explain the LWF procedure to all persons involved in the job.
* Mark of Schlumberger
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Wireline
Weakpoint housing
Schlumberger
Scenario #1
1. Wireline logging tools stuck in openhole during up-log. 2. Good log has been obtained from TD up to stuck depth.
Scenario #2
1. Wireline logging tools stuck in openhole during down-log. 2. TD was not reached.
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Schlumberger
The Logging While Fishing operation begins as a normal cut and thread operation. The wireline is cut and drillpipe is threaded down to some pre-determined depth (usually to the casing shoe).
Tool overshot
wireline
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Wireline (uphole end) Rope socket & 7 conductor wires Rope socket & 7 conductor wires
Double-end torpedo
(CCTS)
(CSES)
T-bar
C-plate
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double-end torpedo
CSES
Schlumberger
CCTS
wireline
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double-end torpedo
snatch block
Drillpipe movement Pumping Capability : Pumping Capability : The CSES packing assembly seals around the wireline, thus The CSES packing assembly seals around the wireline, thus enabling pumping at any time (e.g. to clean out grapple enabling pumping at any time (e.g. to clean out grapple prior to engaging fish) providing continuous well control. prior to engaging fish) providing continuous well control.
wireline Additional LWF benefit : Additional LWF benefit : If the logging toolstring includes an ACTS or AMS, the If the logging toolstring includes an ACTS or AMS, the logging engineer can monitor tool compression to verify logging engineer can monitor tool compression to verify the grapple has engaged the stuck logging tools. the grapple has engaged the stuck logging tools.
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double-end torpedo
Schlumberger
drillpipe wireline
Drillpipe movement
Scenario #1 : Up-log from stuck depth back to casing. OR Take station measurements (e.g. MDT) from stuck depth back to casing.
Procedure 1. Winch operator pulls 1000 lbs over normal cable weight. 2. Driller pulls drillpipe at logging speed, stopping at station depths as needed. 3. Winch operator spools wireline back onto cable drum, maintaining 1000 lbs over normal cable weight as drillpipe is pulled. Double-end torpedo spools back onto cable drum. Log data is obtained as drillpipe and tools move uphole.
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Cable movement
Schlumberger
double-end torpedo
Drillpipe movement
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Schlumberger
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