BASIC SNUBBING

CALCULATION
 CONSIST OF :
• 1. PRESSURE, AREA AND FORCE
• 2. SNUBBING FORCE CALCULATION
• 3. FORCE UP AND FORCE DOWN
• 4. BUOYED STRING WEIGHT CALCULATION
• 5. BALANCE POINT CALCULATION
• 6. HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CALCULATION
• 7. JACK SPEED CALCULATION
• 8. PIPE BUCKLING CALCULATION
• 9. CALCULATION OF BOTTLE REQUIRED ON
ACCUMULATOR UNIT
• 10. FISHING CALCULATION
Fig : Hydraulic Snubbing
Unit ( from Well
Control Handbook )

Gambar ini sedikit berbeda dgn

yang dipakai TEPI krn di TEPI
memakai 6 stack, ttp pada
dasarnya sama.
Fig : Short stroke Snubbing unit

Consist of 4 component are :

1. Hoisting system : Gin pole, CB,

CB sling (pipe elevator ) , Jack c/w
slip, Window, Power Tong & Power
Pack

2. Rotating system : Rotary table, Slip

Bowl & Swivel

3. Circulation System : Pumping Unit,

Standpipe, Rotary hose, Mud tank &
Shale Shaker

4. BOP system : BOP stack, Riser Spool,

Accumulator Unit, Choke Manifold,
Hanger Flange & Stripper Bowl
 Hydraulic
jack

Fig : Guide tube

Window

Fig : Hydraulic jack & Window

Fig : Traveling slips

1. Traveling slips open

2. Traveling slips close
PRESSURE, AREA & FORCE
¶/4 = 3.14159/4 = 0.7854
 SNUBBING FORCE
CALCULATION

Example :
 When the surface pressure and work string combination
is such this, if unrestrained, the pipe would be ejected
from the well , moving pipe is termed SNUBBING

When the surface pressure and work string combination

is such this, if unrestrained, the pipe would fall into the
well, moving pipe is termed STRIPPING

Terminologi used in the field is that :

- when SNUBBING the pipe is in the “light” condition
- when STRIPPING the pipe is in the “heavy” condition.

Generally there are five forces acting on the snubbing string :

Fig : Forces on work string

When pipe is being stripped into a well,the work string self weight exceeds the
sum of the pressure area-force and the friction.
In this case the applied snubbing force is negative or opposite to the direction
shown in figure
 Force Up and Force Down
• Force Down : F = P x A ; A = 0.7854 x {(ID2bore – OD2rod)} ;

F = P x 0.7854 x {(ID2bore – OD2rod)}

• Force Upward : F = P x A ; A = 0.7854 x {(ID2bore )} ;

F = P x 0.7854 x {(ID2bore)}

Example :
Solution :

1. Find the Hydrostatic press :

2. Find the Force Down :

And then Force Down is

• 3. Find the Force Upward :

Force Upward ; F = P x A ; A = 0.7854 x {(ID2bore )} ;

F = P x 0.7854 x {(ID2bore)}

And then Force Upward is

Example :
• 1. Calculate weight string if pipe is empty

Gy keatas = HP x Area
= .052 x MWxHx.7854x(OD)2
= .0408xMWx(OD)2

0.0408 = 0.052 x .7854

Example :

Weight on air =
279 ft x 6.5 lbs/ft
= 1813.5 lbs
• 2. Calculate weight string if pipe has fluid in

Example :
• 3. Calculate weight string when string is
filled with a fluid of different density then
the fluid in the well.
Example :

Solution :
 Calculating of the Balance Point
(BP)
These buoyancy calculations before are necessary for estimating the Balance
Point ( BP )
Buoyed Wt string = Pressure area Force
What is Balance Point ?

Balance Point equation ( BP ) :

Example :
 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
CALCULATION

1. SNUBBING JACK AREA :

2. Pulling Jack Area

3. Required Hydraulic Pressure for Lift or Snubb

Phy = F ÷ A
 Fsnub = P x Aj
= P x {(Cyl bore)2-(Rod Dia)2} x No Cyl in use x 0.7854
P snubb = F snubb ÷ Aj =
= F snubb ÷ {(Cyl bore)2-(Rod Dia)2} x No Cyl in
use x 0.7854

or Lift Jack area :

Fig : Hydraulic Cylinder Schematic

Fpull = P x Aj
= P x (Cyl bore)2 x No Cyl in use x 0.7854

P pull = Fpull ÷ Aj =
= Fpull ÷ {(Cyl bore)2 x No Cyl in use x 0.7854
 Pulling/lifting force in regenerative operating

Fpull = P x Aj
= P x (Rod dia)2 x No Cyl in use x 0.7854

Fig : Hydraulic schematic on

regenerative operating
mode
 Table : Hydra Rig Snubbing Unit Data

Table : Hydra Rig Snubbing Unit Capabilities

150,810 21.99 65,970 28.27 84,810

235,620 40.06 120,180 38.48 115,440

339,300 62.83 188,490 50.27 150,810

461,820 75.40 226,200 78.54 235,620

603,180 87.96 263,880 113.10 339,300

Example :

Solution :
1. Find F = P x A
A = D2 x 0.7854 = 1.662 x 0.7854 = 21.99 in2

F = P x OD2x.7854
= 6000 x 1.662 x 0.7854
= 12,985 lbs of force required

2. Find total force : Ft = F + friction

Ft = 12,985 + 3000
= 15,985 lbs
3. Find required hydraulic pressure
Phy = F ÷ A
= 15,985 ÷ 21.99
= 727 psi of hydraulic pressure
 JACK/CYLINDER SPEED
CALCULATION
• Jack speed is limited tripping time.
• Use bypassing 2 cylinder on 4 cylinder jack to reduce trip time
• Operating on 2 cylinder the hydraulic fluid requirement is for half the volume
at twice the pressure
• Operating on 2 cylinder effectively doubles the speed of the jack
• Operating on 2 cylinder when load capacity below half of max load capacity
on 4 jack

1. Jack speed when applying snubbing force

Q x 24.51
Jack speed = , ft/min
N x {(Cyl bore)2-(Rod Dia)2}
where : Q = Vol. output of power pack to jack at operating press, gpm
N = number of active jack
2. Jack speed when applied lifting/pulling force

Q x 24.51
Jack speed = , ft/min
N x {(Cyl bore)2
where : Q = Vol. output of power pack to jack at operating press, gpm
N = number of active jack

3. Jack speed when applied lifting/pulling force on regenerative

mode ( high gear )
Q x 24.51
Jack speed = , ft/min
N x {(Rod dia)2

where : Q = Vol. output of power pack to jack at operating press, gpm

N = number of active jack
 PIPE BUCKLING CALCULATION

Type buckling are Elastic and Inelastic buckling

Elastic or long column buckling does not exceed the yield pipe and the pipe is not
permanently deformed.
Divide into category : intermediate and local

Inelastic buckling exceed the yield pipe and permanently deforms the pipe.
If SR > Cc ; major axis elastic buckling will occurred

If SR < Cc ; local inelastic buckling will occurred

Fig : Type of buckling

A. Normal
B. Major axis buckling (column
Stability )
Unsupporting length

C. Local buckling

A B C
• The steps of buckling calculation are :
1. Find Column Slenderness ratio ( that separates elastic and inelastic buckling)

2. Find the Radius of Gyration

3. Find the effective slenderness ratio ( SR1 or SR2 which are the larger )

Or ,

Example :
Solution :
1. Find Column Slenderness ratio

2. Find the effective slenderness ratio ( SR1 or SR2 which are the larger )
SR1 > SR2, then is choose SR1 ( it’s the larger ) and will compare with Cc.

SR1 < Cc, which means that inelastic buckling will occur
BUCKLING LOAD
Once type of Buckling has been determined, the amount of compressive load
that it will take to cause this effect can be calculated.

IF Sr < Cc

In this situation the buckling load can be increased by :

- Increasing the work string
- Increasing the work string wall thickness
- Increasing the work string yield stress
Example :
Example : with the same previous problem,
find how much force would buckle unspported pipe.

SOLUTION :
 CALCULATION OF BOTTLE
REQUIRED ON ACCUMULATOR
UNIT
• The Steps are :
1. Calculation Close & Open all BOP Stack
( See BOP manufacture or Calc )
2. Use of pressure system
3. Use of Bottle Volume apply
4. Calculation Total Volume and Safety
Factor
 BOP Chamber

BOP 4-1/16”
L = 4,78” – 1,5” = 3,28”
4,78”
1,5” CLOSE BOP
A = 3,14/4 (4,62^2 – 1,25^2) x 3,28 inch
= 50.9344 inch^3 = 0,269 gallon
2,47” 1,25” 4,62” 231 inch^3
= 2 cylinder = 0,269 gallon x 2 = 0,43 gallon

OPEN BOP
A = 3,14/4 (4,62^2 – 2,47^2) x 3,28 inch
= 39,25 inch^3 = 0,169 gallon
231 inch^3
= 2 cylinder = 0,169 gallon x 2 = 0,34 gallon
 Chamber of Shear Ram Booster

L = 3,25” – 0,50” = 2,75 inch

0,5” CLOSE BOP :

A = 3,14/4 (6^2) x 2,75 inch

1,75” 6” ID = 77,715^3 = 0,3364 gallon

231 inch^3

= 2 cylinder = 0,3364 gallon x 2 = 0,673 gallon

3,25”
OPEN BOP :

A = 3,14/4 (6^2 – 1,75^2) x 2,75 inch

= 71,10383^3 = 0,3078 gallon

231 inch^3

= 2 cylinder = 0,3078 gallon x 2 = 0,6156 gallon

 Required Bottle of accumulator

Total Required Volume bottle

Close : 0,43 gallon
Open : 0,34 gallon Note : BOP Ram Pressure set 1500 psi

Close + Open + Close = (0,43 + 0,34 + 0,43) x 5 BOP rams = 6 gallon

TOTAL requirement x 50% = 0,5 x 6 gallon = 3 gallon more (for safety factor)
So, we need : 6 gallon + 3 gallon = 9 gallon
P1 x V1 = P2 x V2
1000 x 10 = 1500 x VN2
VN2 = 10,000/1500 = 6,66 gallon Volume Hydraulic : 10 gallon – 6,66 gallon = 3,34
gallon

P1 x V1 = P2 x V2
1000 x 11 = 1500 x VN2
VN2 = 11,000/1500 = 7,33 gallon Volume Hydraulic : 11 gallon – 7,33 gallon = 3,67 gallon

1000 x 11 = 1200 x V3
V3 = 11000/1200 = 9,17 gallon
V3 = 11 gallon – 9,17 gallon = 1,83 gallon
Volume hydraulic oil = 3,67 gallon – 1,83 gallon = 1,84 gallon

Total bottle required = 9 gallon = 5 bottle

1,84 gallon
 Required Bottle of Shear Ram

Total Required Volume bottle

Close : 0,43 gallon

Open : 0,34 gallon Note : Shear Ram Pressure set 2500 psi

Close + Open + Close = (0,43 + 0,34 + 0,43) x 5 BOP rams = 6 gallon

TOTAL requirement x 50% = 0,5 x 6 gallon = 3 gallon more (for safety factor)
So, we need : 6 gallon + 3 gallon = 9 gallon

P1 x V1 = P2 x V2
1000 x 10 = 2500 x VN2
VN2 = 10,000/2500 = 4 gallon Volume Hydraulic : 10 gallon – 4 gallon = 6 gallon

P1 x V1 = P2 x V2
1000 x 11 = 1500 x VN2
VN2 = 11,000/2500 = 4,4 gallon Volume Hydraulic : 11 gallon – 4,4 gallon = 6,6 gallon

1000 x 11 = 1200 x V3
V3 = 11000/1200 = 9,17 gallon
V3 = 11 gallon – 9,17 gallon = 1,83 gallon
Volume hydraulic oil = 6,6 gallon – 1,83 gallon = 4,77 gallon

Total bottle required = 9 gallon = 2 bottle

4,77 gallon
 FISHING CALCULATION
• Before use fishing operation, we have known about the fish :

1. Length of fish

2. Fishing Neck

3. History of fish

4. Depth of fish
FISHING CALCULATION