INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

SONATRACH

RUNNING PROCEDURE FOR VARIOUS SIZES OF

CASING HEAD SPOOL

20 3/4"-3M BOTTOM X 13 5/8”-5M TOP

13 5/8"-5M BOTTOM X 11”-5M TOP
13 5/8"-5M BOTTOM X 11”-10M TOP
13 5/8"-3M BOTTOM X 11”-5M TOP

Doc. No.: DRP-000141 Rev.: 01 Date: 01-May-18

Created by: Essam Hammad Checked by: Osama Jamal Approved by: Biju Joseph
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 Contents 
1.0  Scope ................................................................................................................ 3 
2.0  Objective ........................................................................................................... 3 
3.0  Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 3 
4.0  Running Procedure ........................................................................................... 4 
4.1  Casing Head Spool assembly with Self-Energized Secondary Seals ................ 4 
4.2  Running Combination Tool into Casing Head Spool. ......................................... 7 
4.3  Running of Wear Bushing into Casing Head Spool ........................................... 9 
4.4  Installation of C22 Slip and Seal Type Casing Hanger .................................... 12 
5.0  Appendices...................................................................................................... 14 
5.1  Appendix A (Recommended Sequence of Bolt Tightening) ............................. 14 
5.2  Appendix B (Recommended Torque Value) .................................................... 16 

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 1.0 Scope
This document covers installation procedure for casing head spool equipment.

2.0 Objective
The objective of this procedure is to list the sequence of operations required for
installation of subject equipment.

3.0 Safety Precautions

The following safety precaution should be followed, wherever applicable, throughout
this installation procedure.
I. AVOID WORKING UNDER SUSPENDED EQUIPMENT. IF EQUIPMENT
MUST BE SUSPENDED, NEVER SUSPEND ON CHAINS. ONLY APPROVED
WIRE SLINGS SHOULD BE USED. ANY DAMAGED SLINGS SHOULD NOT
BE USED. FAILURE TO USE PROPER SLINGS OR SUSPENSION
TECHNIQUES COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
II. CAUTION SHALL BE EXERCISED DURING ASSEMBLY AND TEST TO
ENSURE THAT ALL FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT ARE PROPERLY
INSTALLED.
III. PERSONNEL SHOULD BE AWAY FROM THE WELLHEAD AREA WHILE
SYSTEM PRESSURE TESTING IS BEING PERFORMED. PRESSURE
TESTING IS DESIGNED TO ASSUME SYSTEM INTEGRITY. OVER
PRESSURE COULD LEAD TO RAPID PRESSURE RELEASE AND SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
IV. FAMILIARISATION WITH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN.

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 4.0 Running Procedure
4.1 Casing Head Spool assembly with Self-Energized Secondary Seals
List of Equipment
Equipment List
No. Description Part Number Qty.
Casing Head Spool assembly 20 ¾”-3M Bottom x
1. AAACSA 00088 1
13 5/8”-5M Top, with 13 3/8” FS seals
Casing Head Spool assembly 13 5/8”-5M Bottom
2. AAACSA 00089 1
x 11”-5M Top, with 9 5/8” FS Seals
Casing Head Spool assembly 13 5/8”-5M Bottom
3. AAACSA 00090 1
x 11”-10M Top, with 9 5/8” FS Seals
Casing Head Spool assembly 13 5/8”-3M Bottom
4. AAACSA 00091 1
x 11”-5M Top, with 9 5/8” FS Seals

Recommended Spares
No. Description Part Number Qty.
1. FS-Seal 9 5/8” Casing Nominal SSSFSS 00009 2
2 FS-Seal 13 3/8” Casing Nominal SSSFSS 00010 2

Preparation
1. Verify and record the Casing Head Spool assembly part number.
2. Ensure that Casing Head Spool sub components are complete.
3. Visually inspect the Casing Head Spool assembly for any damage, especially the
sealing surfaces.
4. Clean the ring gasket grooves on the mating flanges.
5. Final cut the casing stub to the required length (see Figure 1) and bevel the outer
edge of the casing stub. It is very important to avoid any damage to the seals of the
bottom flange.
Installation
1. Install ring gasket on the Casing Head Housing top flange.
2. Fully retract all the Hold Down Screws on top flange of the Casing Head Spool
Assembly and make sure by measuring the distance from flange outer diameter to
the end of hold down screw to be around 5.7 inches.
3. Verify the Hold Down Screw Gland Nuts has been torqued up to 250 Ft-lbs.
4. Pick up the Casing Head Spool and align the side outlet valves with the side outlet
valves on the Casing Head Housing Assembly.
5. Place all studs in bottom flange of the Casing Head Spool.
6. Slowly lower the Casing Head Spool on the Casing Head Housing (see Figure 1).

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 Keep the Casing Head Spool straight and leveled to avoid
damage to the FS-seals.
NOTE

FIGURE 1: PREPARATION TO INSTALL CASING HEAD SPOOL  
7. Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown in Appendix A and to the torque
requirements in Appendix B (see Figure 2).

FS-Seal Testing:
8. Hook up a hydraulic test pump with pressure gauge to the seals test port on the
bottom flange of the Casing Head Spool. Bleed off entrapped air from the bleed
port.
9. Pressurize the seals up to flange working pressure or 80% of casing collapse
pressure whichever is less and hold for five (5) minutes.
10. Upon completion of successful test, bleed off the pressure, and re-install plugs on
test/bleed ports.

Cavity Testing:
11. Hook up a hydraulic test pump with pressure gauge to the flange test port on the
bottom flange of the Casing Head Spool. Bleed off entrapped air from the bleed
port.
12. Pressurize the cavity to flange working pressure or 80% of casing collapse
pressure whichever is less and hold for five (5) minutes.
13. Upon completion of a successful test, bleed off the pressure and re-install plugs on
test/bleed ports.

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 14. Install ring gasket on the Casing Head Spool top flange.
15. Nipple up the B.O.P./Riser stack to the top flange of the Casing Head Spool.
16. Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown in Appendix A and to the torque
requirements in Appendix B.
17. Proceed to the next rig operation.

FIGURE 2: CASING HEAS SPOOL ASSEMBLY INSTALLED  

   

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 4.2 Running Combination Tool into Casing Head Spool.
List of Equipment and Recommended Spares
Equipment List
No. Description Part Number Qty.
1. Combination Tool assembly 13 5/8” Nom. AAGCTA 00002 1
2. Combination Tool assembly 11” Nom. AAGCTA 00001 1

Recommended Spares
No. Description Part Number Qty.
1. O-ring Seal for Combination Tool 13 5/8” Nom. SSCORC 00003 2
2. O-ring Seal for Combination Tool 11” Nom. SSCORC 00002 2

Preparation
1. Verify and record the Combination Tool assembly part number.
2. Visually inspect the Combination Tool for any damage, especially the threads and
the seals.
3. Make up the 4 1/2” IF pin drill pipe/landing joint to the 4 1/2” IF box end of the
Combination Tool.

See “Figure 3” for the orientation of the Combination Tool.

The recommended make up torque for 4 1/2” IF (NC50) thread
NOTE is 18,900 ft-lb.

4. Lubricate Combination Tool elastomeric seals using hydraulic oil.

FIGURE 3: COMBINATION TOOL PREPARATION
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 Installation and Retrieving
1. Make sure all Hold Down Screws are retracted by measuring the distance from
flange outer diameter to the end of hold down screw to be around 5.7 inches.
Note: Failure in implementing this step correctly may cause serious damage to
combination tool, hold down screw and bowl profile.
2. Run the Combination Tool through BOP stack until it lands on the load shoulder
provided inside the casing head Spool (see Figure 4).
To ensure that Combination Tool has landed properly on the
load shoulder, measure and record the height between the
rotary table and the top face of the Casing Head Spool top
flange, then add 6.50” to that height. The resulted height
NOTE should be equal to the distance that drill pipe/landing joint has
travelled down measured from Combination Tool landing
shoulder.

3. Open the Casing Head Spool annulus valves. Keep the valve open during the
pressure test.
4. Test BOP rams as required according to BOP test procedure.
5. Upon completion of successful test, bleed off pressure, and pull the Combination
Tool to rig floor.
6. Close the annulus valves.
7. Disconnect the Combination Tool from the drill pipe/landing joint.
8. Clean the Combination Tool, inspect it and make sure it is free of damage or
scratches. Replace the O-Rings before re-use. Cover the Combination Tool with
light grease and store properly.
9. Proceed to the next rig operation.

FIGURE 4: RUNNING COMBINATION TOOL (TEST PLUG) INTO CASING HEAD SPOOL 
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 4.3 Running of Wear Bushing into Casing Head Spool
List of Equipment and Recommended Spares
Equipment List
No. Description Part Number Qty.
1. Combination Tool assembly 13 5/8” Nom. AAGCTA 00002 1
2. Wear Bushing assembly 13 5/8” Nom. AAGWBA 00050 1
3. Combination Tool assembly 11” Nom. AAGCTA 00001 1
4. Wear Bushing assembly 11” Nom. AAGWBA 00051 1

Recommended Spares
No. Description Part Number Qty.
1. O-ring Seal for Wear Bushing 13 5/8” Nom. SSSORS 00006 2
2. O-ring Seal for Wear Bushing 11” Nom. SSCORC 00002 2

Preparation
1. Verify and record the Wear Bushing assembly and the Combination Tool part
numbers.
2. Visually inspect the Wear Bushing for any damage, pay special attention to the O.D.
area and the seals.
3. Make up the 4 1/2” IF pin end drill pipe/landing joint to the 4 1/2” IF box end of the
Combination Tool.
See “Figure 5” for the orientation of the Combination Tool.
The recommended make up torque for 4 1/2” IF (NC50) thread
NOTE is 18,900 ft-lb.

4. Lubricate Combination Tool and Wear Bushing elastomeric seals using hydraulic
oil.

FIGURE 5: WEAR BUSHING PREPARATION 
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 Installation
1. Align the four pins on the Combination Tool with the J-slots on the Wear Bushing.
2. Insert the Combination Tool onto the Wear Bushing and rotate the Combination
Tool approximately 1/8 turn to right (clockwise) until it stops.
3. Make sure all Hold Down Screws are retracted by measuring the distance from
flange outer diameter to the end of hold down screw to be around 5.7 inches.
Note: Failure in implementing this step correctly may cause serious damage
to combination tool, wear bushing, hold down screw and bowl profile.
4. Pick up the assembly and slowly lower the Wear Bushing assembly into the Casing
Head Spool until it lands on the Casing Head Spool load shoulder (see Figure 6).
5. Engage the 4 hold down screws by rotating them clockwise until they engage on
the wear bushing.
WARNING: DO NOT APPLY TORQUE

To ensure that Wear Bushing has sat properly on the load

shoulder, measure and record the height between the rotary
table and the top face of the Casing Head Spool top flange,
then add 6.50” to that height. The resulted height should be
NOTE equal to the distance that drill pipe/landing joint has travelled
down measured from Wear Bushing landing shoulder.

6. Disengage the Combination Tool from the Wear Bushing assembly by rotating it
approximately 1/8 turn to the left (counter-clockwise).
7. Slowly pull up the Combination Tool to recover.
8. Continue drilling operation.

Retrieving the Wear Bushing

1. Retrieve the Combination Tool and slowly lower it onto the top of Wear Bushing
assembly with minimum weight.
2. Rotate the Combination Tool to the right until the pins of the Combination Tool drop
into the J-slots of the Wear Bushing assembly.
3. Rotate the Combination Tool approximately 1/8 turn to the right (clockwise).
4. Retract the 4 hold down screws to unlock the wear bushing.
5. Note: Failure in implementing this step correctly may cause serious damage
to combination tool, wear bushing, hold down screw and bowl profile.
6. Slowly pull up the drill pipe/landing joint and retrieve the Wear Bushing assembly.
7. Clean and inspect the Combination Tool and Wear bushing and make sure they are
free of damage or scratches. Replace the O-Rings before re-use. Cover the
Combination Tool with light grease and store properly.
8. Proceed to the next rig operation.

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FIGURE 6: RUNNING THE WEAR BUSHING INTO CASING HEAD SPOOL  

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 4.4 Installation of C22 Slip and Seal Type Casing Hanger
List of Equipment and Recommended Spares
Equipment List
No. Description Part Number Qty.
1. Slip & Seal Casing Hanger (C22) 11” Nom x 7” CSG AADCHA 00033 1
2. Slip & Seal Casing Hanger (C22) 13” Nom x 9 5/8” CSG AADCHA 00030 1

Preparation
1. Verify and record the Casing Hanger part numbers.
2. Make sure there is no collar inside the Casing Head Spool, cement the casing as
required by cement contractor.
3. Drain the riser through the annulus valve on the Casing Head Spool.
4. Nipple down the riser/BOP connection to the Casing Head Spool. Raise the
riser/BOP as much as possible and secure with the correct rated slings and
shackles.
5. Clean and lightly oil the Casing Head Spool bowl and wash out as required.

Installation
1. Indicate the locking mechanism on hanger outer diameter and disengage to allow
two halves to open from one side.
2. Place two (2) boards on top of the Casing Head Spool.
3. Using eye bolts, lift the Casing Hanger and wrap it around the casing above the
boards.
4. Lightly oil the Casing Hanger body, Casing Hanger slips and the casing below the
Casing Hanger.
5. Engage the Casing Hanger locking mechanism.
6. Remove the four Slip retainer screws (see Figure 7).

FIGURE 7: CASING HANGER ASSEMBLY

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 7. Make sure all Hold Down Screws are retracted by measuring the distance from
flange outer diameter to the end of hold down screw to be around 5.7 inches.
Note: Failure in implementing this step correctly may cause serious damage
to casing hanger, hold down screw and bowl profile.
8. Remove the boards and allow the Casing Hanger to drop in the Casing Head Spool
bowl.
9. Engage slips segments by hammering down on top of the segments with a rubber
mallet. Make sure that slips are engaged evenly around the casing.
10. Slack off the tension weight of the casing to load the casing weight slowly on the
Casing Hanger (around 150,000 lb).
11. Rough cut the casing approximately 12.00” above the Casing Head Spool.
12. Final cut and bevel the casing stub above the Casing Head Spool top face to a
sufficient length as per the preparation of the next section. Make sure the bevel is
smooth without any sharp corners (See Figure 8)
13. Proceed to the next rig operation.

FIGURE 8: RUNNING SLIP CASING HANGER 
 

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 5.0 Appendices
5.1 Appendix A (Recommended Sequence of Bolt Tightening)
This specification states the recommended sequences of bolt tightening for flange and
other bolted connections.

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 5.2 Appendix B (Recommended Torque Value)
This specification states the recommended torque values and procedure of tightening
for flange and other bolted connections.
1. Tighten all nuts snugly, in any sequence just enough to remove all slack. Watch
the gap between the bonnet and body to keep it uniform.
2. Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown in Appendix A, until you reach 85% to
95% of the full torque.
3. Apply finish torque as per the following table moving clockwise from one nut to
the next.
4. Each time one bolt is full torque, mark with a paint pen to show final torque has
been met.
5. After all bolts are torqued, make one more pass to validate that all bolts are
torqued correctly.

Torque
Size (Zinc Plated)
[in] [FT-LBF]
B7/2H B7M/2HM
1/2 59 45
5/8 115 88
3/4 200 153
7/8 319 243
1 474 361
1 1/8 686 523
1 1/4 953 726
1 3/8 1,281 976
1 1/2 1,677 1,278
1 5/8 2,146 1,635
1 3/4 2,696 2,054
1 7/8 3,332 2,539
2 4,061 3,094
2 1/4 5,822 4,436
2 1/2 8,030 6,118

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