Conventional

Gas Lift
Equipment Catalog
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 Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Conventional Injection-Pressure-Operated Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Conventional Production-Pressure-Operated Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Conventional Pilot-Operated Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conventional Waterflood Flow Regulator Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B-Series Conventional Mandrels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C-Series Conventional Mandrels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Conventional Reverse-Flow Check Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Conventional gas lift
equipment
Competition, regulation, and economic
conditions demand educated equip-
ment investments. Whether it is a sin-
gle well or an entire field, Camco
conventional gas lift products give you
the cost-effective edge you need for
maximizing both your production and
your revenue in a competitive and
demanding market.
Camco conventional gas lift valves
include injection-pressure-operated,
production-pressure-operated, and pilot-
operated gas lift valves. Schlumberger
also provides conventional waterflood
flow regulator valves and mandrels for
single- and dual-string installations.
All Camco conventional gas lift
valves are manufactured in a variety of
port sizes to give the operator a range
of selected volumes and flow rates.
Most of the Camco gas lift valves fea-
ture floating valve seats. The floating
seat facilitates changing the seat
size in a stock valve. This feature
also makes repairs to valves easier,
improves sealing capability, and makes
manufacturing more economical than
conventional seat arrangements. The
Camco series of conventional gas lift
valves use reverse-flow check valves to
prevent the commingling of production
fluids in gas lift installations.
Conventional Gas Lift Catalog ■ Introduction
Introduction
Operation In 1999, the Schlumberger Reservoir
Conventional gas lift valves are fabri- Completions Center (SRC) was estab-
cated from stainless steel or Monel® lished near Houston, Texas. At SRC,
over 500 people work to engineer the
and constructed for low-cost redress
and repair. These valves incorporate a wells of today and develop the tech-
nology of tomorrow. This ISO 9001
nitrogen-charged bellows that provides
the force necessary to hold the valves certified engineering facility includes
test wells and facilities that ensure
in a normally closed position. The
injection gas or the production pres- the reliability of our products over the
complete range of temperature, pres-
sure entering these valves provides the
opening force necessary to overcome sure, flow rates, and well conditions
found in oilfields around the world.
the precharged nitrogen pressure in
the bellows or the preset spring force. Camco conventional gas lift prod-
ucts are just one part of the extensive
Both injection-pressure-operated and
production-pressure-operated valves line of Schlumberger completions
products—products that are sup-
are available for either tubing or annu-
lar flow, depending on the design of the ported by extensive, industry-leading
experience and a tradition of innova-
conventional mandrel.
tion and excellence. From Johnston
drillstem testing in 1926 and REDA
submersible pumps in 1927 to the first
A commitment to safety valves in the 1960s and the
excellence and innovation SenTREE* 7 subsea well control sys-
tems using the Commander* control
For more than 70 years, Schlumberger
systems in 2001, Schlumberger con-
has used its experience, knowledge,
tinues to meet the completion chal-
and commitment to innovation,
lenges of our industry.
research, and quality performance
to offer our customers high-quality,
technologically advanced products.
Today, Schlumberger continues that
commitment with Camco conventional
gas lift valves that bring our customers
the quality and the flexibility to choose
dependable, innovative, and efficient
equipment for a wide range of well
control needs.
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 Valve Specifications Valve Characteristics
Category Type Port Size OD Continuous Intermittent Bellows- Atmospheric Spring- Floating Crossover
(in. [mm]) (in. [mm]) Flow Flow Loaded Bellows Loaded Seat Seat
Min Max
J-50 0.125 [3.2] 0.250 [6.4] 0.625 [15.9] ■ ■ ■ ■
J-40 0.125 [3.1] 0.375 [9.5] 1.000 [25.4] ■ ■ ■ ■
J-20 0.187 [3.1] 0.500 [12.7] 1.500 [38.1] ■ ■ ■ ■

Gas lift JR-50 0.093 [3.1] 0.093 [2.4] 0.625 [15.9] ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

valves JR-40 0.125 [3.1] 0.187 [4.7] 1.000 [25.4] ■ ■ ■ ■
JR-20 0.125 [3.1] 0.250 [6.4] 1.500 [38.1] ■ ■ ■ ■
BP-2 0.187 [3.1] 0.375 [9.5] 1.000 [25.4] ■ ■ ■
CP-2 0.250 [3.1] 0.500 [12.7] 1.500 [38.1] ■ ■
JW-40 0.125 [4.7] 0.218 [5.5] 1.000 [25.4] ■ ■
Waterflood
flow JW-20 0.125 [9.5] 0.375 [9.5] 1.500 [38.1] ■ ■
regulator FM-14 0.900 [4.7] 0.185 [4.7] 1.000 [25.4] ■ ■
valves F-12 0.078 [3.1] 0.343 [8.7] 1.500 [38.1] ■ ■

Guide to Compatibility for Camco Conventional Gas Lift Valves, Subsurface Control Accessories and Mandrels
Valve Tubing Flow Annular Flow
Injection-Pressure-Operated Production-Pressure-Operated Injection-Pressure-Operated Production-Pressure-Operated
Mandrel Reverse- Mandrel Reverse- Mandrel Reverse- Mandrel Reverse-
Flow Flow Flow Flow
Check Check Check Check
Valve Valve Valve Valve
J-50 na Integral na na na na na na
J-40 B, B deflector lug B-1 BR deflector lug B-1 BR deflector lug B-1 BR deflector lug B-1
J-20 C, C deflector lug J-20 CR deflector lug J-20 CR deflector lug CF CR deflector lug CF
JR-50 na na na Integral na na na na
JR-40 BR deflector lug B-1 B, B deflector lug BF B, B deflector lug BF BR deflector lug B-1
JR-20 CR deflector lug J-20 C, C deflector lug CF C, C deflector lug CF CR deflector lug J-20
BP-2 B, B deflector lug B-1 na na na na na na
CP-2 C, C deflector lug J-20 na na na na na na
JW-40
B, B deflector lug Integral na na na na na na
FM-14
JW-20
C, C deflector lug Integral na na na na na na
FM-12

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 Valve Specifications PPEF ‡
Type† Ab – Effective Port Ap – Area Ap /Ab 1 – (Ap /Ab) PPEF = (Ap /Ab)/[1 – (Ap /Ab)]
Bellows Area Size of Port with (in.2 [mm2]) (in.2 [mm2]) (in.2 [mm2])
(in.2 [mm2]) (in. [mm]) Bevel (in.2 [mm2])
0.188 [4.8] 0.029 [18.7] 0.038 [24.5] 0.962 [620.7] 0.040 [25.8]
0.250 [6.4] 0.051 [32.9] 0.066 [42.6] 0.934 [602.6] 0.071 [45.8]
0.313 [7.9] 0.079 [51.0] 0.103 [66.5] 0.897 [578.7] 0.115 [74.2]
J-20 0.770 [496.8]
0.375 [9.5] 0.113 [72.9] 0.147 [94.8] 0.853 [550.4] 0.172 [111.0]
0.438 [11.1] 0.154 [99.4] 0.200 [129.0] 0.800 [516.2] 0.250 [161.3]
0.500 [12.7] 0.200 [129.0] 0.260 [167.8] 0.740 [477.4] 0.351 [226.5]
0.125 [3.2] 0.013 [8.4] 0.017 [11.0] 0.983 [634.2] 0.017 [11.0]
JR-20 0.770 [496.8] 0.188 [4.8] 0.029 [18.7] 0.038 [24.5] 0.962 [620.7] 0.040 [25.8]
0.250 [6.4] 0.051 [32.9] 0.066 [42.6] 0.934 [602.6] 0.071 [45.8]
0.250 [6.4] 0.051 [32.9] 0.066 [42.6] 0.934 [602.6] 0.071 [45.8]
0.313 [7.9] 0.079 [51.0] 0.103 [66.5] 0.897 [578.7] 0.115 [74.2]
CP-2§ 0.770 [496.8] 0.375 [9.5] 0.113 [72.9] 0.147 [94.8] 0.853 [550.4] 0.172 [111.0]
0.438 [11.1] 0.154 [99.4] 0.200 [129.0] 0.800 [516.2] 0.250 [161.3]
0.500 [12.7] 0.200 [129.0] 0.260 [167.8] 0.740 [477.4] 0.351 [226.5]
0.125 [3.2] 0.013 [8.4] 0.042 [27.1] 0.958 [618.1] 0.044 [28.4]
0.188 [4.8] 0.029 [18.7] 0.094 [60.6] 0.906 [584.6] 0.104 [67.1]
J-40 0.770 [496.8] 0.250 [6.4] 0.051 [32.9] 0.165 [106.5] 0.835 [538.7] 0.198 [127.7]
0.313 [7.9] 0.079 [51.0] 0.255 [164.5] 0.745 [480.7] 0.342 [220.7]
0.375 [9.5] 0.113 [72.9] 0.365 [235.5] 0.635 [409.7] 0.575 [371.0]
0.125 [3.2] 0.013 [8.4] 0.042 [27.1] 0.958 [618.1] 0.044 [28.4]
JR-40 0.310 [200.0]
0.188 [4.8] 0.029 [18.7] 0.094 [60.6] 0.906 [584.6] 0.104 [67.1]
0.188 [4.8] 0.029 [18.7] 0.094 [60.6] 0.906 [584.6] 0.104 [67.1]
BP-2§ 0.310 [200.0] 0.250 [6.4] 0.051 [32.9] 0.165 [106.5] 0.835 [538.7] 0.198 [127.7]
0.313 [7.9] 0.079 [51.0] 0.255 [164.5] 0.745 [480.7] 0.342 [220.7]
0.375 [9.5] 0.113 [72.9] 0.365 [235.5] 0.635 [409.7] 0.575 [371.0]
0.125 [3.2] 0.013 [8.4] 0.108 [69.7] 0.892 [575.5] 0.121 [78.1]
J-50 0.120 [77.4] 0.156 [3.9] 0.020 [12.9] 0.167 [107.7] 0.833 [537.5] 0.200 [129.0]
0.203 [5.1] 0.037 [23.9] 0.308 [198.7] 0.692 [446.5] 0.445 [287.1]
0.250 [6.4] 0.051 [32.9] 0.425 [274.2] 0.575 [371.0] 0.739 [476.8]
JR-50 0.120 [77.4] 0.094 [2.3] 0.008 [5.2] 0.067 [43.2] 0.933 [602.0] 0.072 [46.5]
† Monel seats are standard in these valves.
‡ PPEF (production pressure effect factor) was formerly referred to as TEF (tubing effect factor).
§ These specifications apply to the pilot section only.

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Introduction
The Camco conventional injection-
pressure-operated gas lift valves are
normally used for injection-pressure-
operated gas lift production with con-
tinuous or intermittent tubing flow.
A nitrogen-charged, multi-ply Monel®
bellows provides the force necessary
to maintain these valves in a normally
closed position.
This line of valves includes
5⁄8-in. [15.9-mm] OD J-50 valves, 1-in.
[25.4-mm] OD J-40 valves, and 11⁄2-in.
[38.1-mm] OD J-20 valves. The J-50
valves have an integral reverse-flow
check valve while the J-40 and J-20
valves have floating valve seats. The J-
40 and J-20 valves operate with either
production or injection pressure.
When used with the appropriate con-
ventional mandrel and reverse-flow
check valve, the J-40 and J-20 series
valves can be used for either tubing or
annular flow.
Engineering Data for Conventional Injection-Pressure-Operated Valves
Type OD Connecting Thread
(in. [mm]) (in. - TPI)
J-50 0.625 [15.9] 0.250 - 18 NPT
J-40 1.000 [25.4] 0.500 - 14 NPT
J-20 1.500 [38.1] 0.500 - 14 NPT
†Contact your Schlumberger representative.
Conventional Gas Lift Products
Conventional Injection-
Pressure-Operated Valves
Port sizes
The port sizes available for the
5⁄8-in. [15.9-mm] OD J-50 valves are
1⁄8, 5⁄32, 13⁄64, and 1⁄4 in. [3.2, 3.9, 5.1, and
6.4 mm].
Port sizes are available for the
1-in. [25.4-mm] OD J-40 valves in 1⁄16-in.
[1.6-mm] increments from 1⁄8 to 3⁄8 in.
[3.2 to 9.5 mm].
Port sizes are available for the
11⁄2-in. [38.1-mm] OD J-20 valves in
1⁄16-in. [1.6-mm] increments from
3⁄16 to 1⁄2 in. [4.8 to 12.7 mm].
Operation
In injection-pressure-operated gas lift
applications, injection gas enters the
valve and acts on the effective bellows
area. As injection pressure overcomes
the precharged nitrogen pressure
in the bellows, the bellows is com-
pressed and lifts the stem tip off the
seat. Injection gas then flows through
the seat, past the reverse-flow check
valve, and into the production conduit.
Reverse-Flow Mandrel
Check Valve
Integral †
BF, B-1 B, B deflector lug
BR deflector lug
CF, J-20 C series J-50 J-40
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Conventional Production-
Pressure-Operated Valves
Introduction
Camco conventional production-
pressure-operated gas lift valves
are normally used for production-
pressure-operated gas lift production
in either continuous or intermittent
tubing flow applications. A nitrogen-
charged, multi-ply Monel bellows
provides the force necessary to main-
tain the valves in a normally closed
position.
This line of valves includes 5⁄8-in.
[15.9-mm] OD JR-50, 1-in. [25.4-mm]
OD JR-40, and 11⁄2-in. [38.1-mm] OD
JR-20 valves. The JR-50, JR-40, and
JR-20 valves have crossover seats that
allow production pressure to act on
the bellows. JR-50 valves have an
integral reverse-flow check valve.
When used with the appropriate con-
ventional mandrel and reverse-flow
check valve, JR-40 and JR-20 valves
can be operated by either production
or injection pressure and used for
either tubing or annular flow.
Engineering Data for Conventional Production-Pressure-Operated Valves
Type OD Connecting Thread
(in. [mm]) (in. - TPI)
JR-50 0.625 [15.9] 0.250 - 18 NPT
JR-40 1.000 [25.4] 0.500 - 14 NPT
JR-40 JR-20 JR-20 1.500 [38.1] 0.500 - 14 NPT
†Contact your Schlumberger representative.
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Port sizes
The port size available for the 5⁄8-in.
[15.9-mm] OD JR-50 valves is 3⁄32 in.
[2.3 mm].
The port sizes available for the
1-in. [25.4-mm] JR-40 OD valves are 1⁄8
and 3⁄16 in. [3.2 and 4.8 mm].
The port sizes available for the
11⁄2-in. [38.1-mm] OD JR-20 valves
are 1⁄8, 3⁄16, and 1⁄4 in. [3.2, 4.8, and
6.4 mm].
Operation
In production-pressure-operated gas
lift applications, production fluid
enters the valve and acts on the effec-
tive bellows area. The production
pressure necessary to compress the
bellows of JR-50, JR-40, and JR-20
valves is controlled by precharged
nitrogen pressure. As production
pressure overcomes the precharged
nitrogen pressure in the bellows or
the preset spring force, the bellows is
compressed and lifts the stem tip off
the seat. Injection gas then flows
through the seat, past the reverse-
flow check valve, and into the produc-
tion conduit.
Reverse-Flow Mandrel
Check Valve
Integral †
BF, B-1 B, B deflector lug
BR deflector lug
CF, J-20 C series

Introduction
Camco conventional pilot-operated gas
lift valves are used for intermittent
tubing flow production. Each pilot-
operated valve consists of a pilot
section and a power section. A nitrogen-
charged, multi-ply Monel® bellows
provides the force necessary to main-
tain the pilot section in a normally
closed position, and an Inconel®
spring provides the force necessary to
maintain the power section in a nor-
mally closed position. This line of
valves includes the 1-in. [25.4-mm] OD
BP-2 valves and the 11⁄2-in. [38.1-mm]
OD CP-2 valves. Both of these valves
have floating valve seats.
Conventional
Pilot-Operated Valves
Operation
Injection gas enters the valve pilot
section and acts on the effective
bellows area. As injection pressure
overcomes the precharged nitrogen
pressure in the bellows, the bellows is
compressed and lifts the stem tip off
the seat to open the pilot section.
Injection gas then flows through the
valve until it overcomes the preset
spring force of the power section. As
the power section opens, injection gas
flows through the valve, past the
reverse-flow check valve, and into
the production conduit.

Flow areas and port sizes

The power section of the 1-in.
[25.4-mm] OD BP-2 valves has a flow
area equivalent to a 3⁄8-in. [9.5-mm]
port. The port sizes for the BP-2 pilot
section are available in 1⁄16-in.
[1.6-mm] increments from 3⁄16 to
3⁄8 in. [4.8 to 9.5 mm].

The power section of the 11⁄2-in.

[38.1-mm] OD CP-2 valves has a flow
area equivalent to a 9⁄16-in. [14.3-mm]
port. The port sizes for the CP-2 pilot
section are available in 1⁄16-in.
[1.6-mm] increments from 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 in.
[6.4 to 12.7 mm].

Engineering Data for Conventional Pilot-Operated Valves

Type OD Connecting Thread Reverse-Flow Mandrel
(in. [mm]) (in. - TPI) Check Valve
BP-2 1.000 [25.4] 0.500 - 14 NPT B-1 B, B deflector lug
CP-2
CP-2 1.500 [38.1] 0.500 - 14 NPT J-20 C, C deflector lug

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Conventional Waterflood Flow
Regulator Valves
Introduction
Camco conventional waterflood flow
regulator valves precisely regulate
water injection volumes into multiple
isolated zones through a single tubing
string. Each regulator valve consists of
a hardened Monel® piston and piston
housing, a stainless steel spring, and
an integral reverse-flow check valve.
A fixed orifice in the piston of these
valves allows an infinitely variable
adjustment of the flow rate within a
specified range.
This line of regulator valves includes
1-in. [25.4-mm] OD JW-40 and FM-14
valves and the 11⁄2-in. [38.1-mm] OD
JW-20 and F-12 valves.
Operation
Water injected into the tubing enters
the flow regulator valve, passes through
a fixed orifice in the piston, and exits
through a variable exit port into the
zone being flooded. If the pressure dif-
ferential through the orifice increases,
the piston’s position changes in rela-
tion to the exit port and restricts flow
through the exit port. Flow rate is
maintained at a preset rate, regard-
less of changes in pressure character-
istics between the injection stream
and the zone being flooded.

Flow areas
The flow area for the 1-in. [25.4-mm]
OD JW-40 valves ranges from an equiv-
alent 1⁄8-in. [3.2-mm] minimum port
to an equivalent 7⁄32-in. [5.5-mm] maxi-
mum port. For the 1-in. [25.4-mm] OD
FM-14 valves, the flow area ranges from
a 0.090-in. [2.3-mm] minimum port to
a 0.185-in. [4.5-mm] maximum port.
The flow area for the 11⁄2-in.
[38.1-mm] OD JW-20 valves ranges
from an equivalent 1⁄8-in. [3.2-mm]
minimum port to an equivalent 3⁄8-in.
[9.5-mm] maximum port. For the
11⁄2-in. [38.1-mm] OD F-12 valves,
the flow area ranges from a 5⁄64-in.
[1.9-mm] minimum port to an 11⁄32-in.
[8.7-mm] maximum port.

Engineering Data for Conventional Waterflood Flow Regulator Valves

Type OD Connecting Reverse-Flow Mandrel Fresh Water
(in. [mm]) Thread Check Valve Flow Rate
(in. - TPI) Range
(BWPD)
JW-40
1.000 [25.4] 0.500 - 14 NPT Integral B, B deflector lug† 60–530
FM-14
JW-20
1.500 [38.1] 0.500 - 14 NPT Integral C, C deflector lug 60–1000
JW-40 F-12
†Contact your Schlumberger representative.

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Introduction
The B-series conventional gas lift
mandrels are installed as part of the
tubing string and have an exterior
ported lug that accepts a 1-in. [25.4 mm]
OD conventional subsurface control
device and a reverse-flow check valve.
These mandrels are internally drifted
to standard drift specifications and
hydrostatically tested to 6000 psi
[41,370 kPa]. The B-series mandrel
includes B, B deflector lug, and BR
deflector lug mandrels.
B-series mandrels
B-series mandrels are designed for
single-string installations and are nor-
mally used in injection-pressure-oper-
ated tubing flow applications.
B deflector lug mandrels
B deflector lug mandrels are designed
for dual-string installations and are
also normally used in injection-pres-
sure-operated tubing flow applica-
tions. These mandrels feature long,
tapered lugs that are welded in-line
with the exterior ported lug. The lugs
protect the installed subsurface con-
trol device and allow the mandrel to
easily pass other mandrels during
installation in dual-string applications.
Conventional Gas Lift Products
B-Series Conventional Mandrels
BR deflector lug mandrels
BR deflector lug mandrels are
designed for either single-string or
dual-string installations and are nor-
mally used in production-pressure-
operated tubing flow applications.
Like B deflector lug mandrels, BR de-
flector lug mandrels feature long,
tapered, welded-on lugs for use in
dual-string installations. Unlike the
exterior ported lug on the B and BR
series mandrels, the exterior ported
lug on the BR deflector lug mandrels
is located near the middle of the
mandrel and is called a capsule lug.
The subsurface control device is
installed into the top of the capsule
lug, and the reverse-flow check valve
is installed into the bottom of the cap-
sule lug. Two O-rings in the lug create
a seal above the holes in the device.
These holes expose the bellows to pro-
duction pressure.
B-Series B Deflector Lug
Mandrel Mandrel
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Engineering Data for B-Series Conventional Gas Lift Mandrels
Tubing Size Type Max OD ID Length
(in. [mm]) (in. [mm]) (in. [mm]) (ft [m])
1.315 EUE [33.4] B 2.669 [67.8] 1.049 [26.6]
B 3.000 [76.2] 1.380 [35.1]
1.660 EUE [33.4]
B deflector lug 3.148 [80.0] 1.380 [35.1]
B 3.262 [82.9] 1.610 [40.9]
1.900 EUE [48.3] B deflector lug 3.418 [86.8] 1.610 [40.9]
BR deflector lug 3.305 [83.9] 1.610 [40.9]
B deflector lug 3.454 [87.7] 1.751 [44.5]
2.063 IJ† [52.4] 4.0 [1.22]
BR deflector lug 3.625 [92.1] 1.751 [44.5]
B 3.781 [96.0] 1.995 [50.7]
2.375 EUE [60.3] B deflector lug 3.937 [100.0] 1.995 [50.7]
BR deflector lug 4.093 [104.0] 1.995 [50.7]
B 4.335 [110.1] 2.441 [62.0]
2.875 EUE [73.0] B deflector lug 4.489 [114.0] 2.441 [62.0]
B 5.062 [128.6] 2.992 [76.0]
†IJ represents an integral joint thread—i.e., an API thread in which the box is integral to the tubing and no coupling is required.

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 C-Series Conventional Mandrels

Introduction CR deflector lug mandrels

The C-series conventional gas lift
mandrels are installed as part of the
tubing string. These mandrels have an
exterior ported lug, which accepts a
11⁄2-in. [38.1-mm] OD conventional
subsurface control device, and a
reverse-flow check valve. All C-series
mandrels are internally drifted to
standard drift specifications and
hydrostatically tested to 6000 psi
[41,370 kPa]. The C-series mandrel
includes C, C deflector lug, and CR
deflector lug mandrels.
C-series mandrels
C-series mandrels are designed for
single-string installations and are
normally used in injection-pressure-
operated tubing flow applications.
C deflector lug mandrels
C deflector lug mandrels are designed
for dual-string installations and are
also normally used in injection-pres-
sure-operated tubing flow applica-
tions. These mandrels feature long,
tapered lugs that are welded in line
with the exterior ported lug. The lugs
protect the installed subsurface con-
trol device and allow the mandrel to
easily pass other mandrels during
installation in dual-string applications.
CR deflector lug mandrels are designed
for either single-string or dual-string
installations and are normally used in
production-pressure-operated tubing
flow applications. These mandrels,
like C deflector lug mandrels, feature
long, tapered, welded-on lugs for use
in dual-string installations. The exte-
rior ported lug on the CR deflector lug
mandrels, unlike the exterior ported
lug on C and C deflector lug mandrels,
is located near the middle of the
mandrel and is called a capsule lug.
The subsurface control device is
installed into the top of the capsule
lug and the reverse-flow check valve is
installed into the bottom of the cap-
sule lug. Two O-rings in the lug create
a seal above the holes in the device.
These holes expose the bellows to
production pressure.

Engineering Data for C-Series Conventional Gas Lift Mandrels

Tubing Size Type Max OD ID Length
(in. [mm]) (in. [mm]) (in. [mm]) (ft [m])
1.900 EUE [48.3] CR deflector lug 4.200 [106.7] 1.610 [40.9]
C 4.375 [111.1] 1.995 [50.7]
2.375 EUE [60.3] C deflector lug 4.531 [115.1] 1.995 [50.7]
CR deflector lug 4.719 [119.9] 1.995 [50.7]
C 4.929 [125.2] 2.441 [62.0] 4.0 [1.22]
2.875 EUE [73.0] C deflector lug 5.084 [129.1] 2.441 [62.0]
CR deflector lug 5.281 [134.1] 2.441 [62.0]
C-Series C Deflector Lug
3.500 EUE [88.9] C 5.655 [143.6] 2.992 [76.0]
Mandrel Mandrel
4.500 EUE [114.3] C 6.875 [174.6] 3.958 [100.5]

Conventional Gas Lift Products 7

Conventional Reverse-Flow Check Valves

Introduction
Conventional reverse-flow check
valves are velocity check valves used
with conventional Camco gas lift
valves that do not have integral
reverse-flow check valves. These
check valves protect the casing from
backflow through valves that are
below the working valve and allow the
application of pressure to the tubing
for circulation or acidizing. Reverse-
flow check valves also prevent the
commingling of production fluids in
dual gas lift installations.
This line of valves includes the 1-in.
[25.4-mm] OD BF and B-1 valves and
the 11⁄2-in. [38.1-mm] OD CF and J-20
valves. These valves each have an elas-
BF B-1 CF J-20 tomeric soft seat and a stainless steel
hard seat. The initial seal is between
the stainless steel check dart and the
soft seat. These check valves can with-
stand 10,000-psi [68,950-kPa] differ-
ential pressure and can be converted
from velocity check valves to positive
check valves by adding a spring.

Flow area
The flow area for the 1-in. [25.4-mm]
OD BF and B-1 valves is equivalent to
a 5⁄16-in. [7.9-mm] port.
The flow area for the 11⁄2-in.
[38.1-mm] OD valves is equivalent to
a 1⁄2-in. [12.7-mm] port for CF valves
and a 9⁄16-in. [14.3-mm] port for
J-20 valves.

Operation
Reverse-flow check valves require
Engineering Data for Conventional Reverse-Flow Check Valves flow to close. As the differential pres-
Type† OD Equivalent Port Size Connecting Thread sure across the check dart of the valve
(in. [mm]) (in. [mm]) (in. - TPI) increases, the dart contacts the soft
BF 1.000 [25.4] 0.313 [7.9] 0.500 - 14 NPT seat and then the hard seat to form a
BP-1 1.000 [25.4] 0.313 [7.9] 0.500 - 14 NPT seal and close the check valve.
CF 1.500 [38.1] 0.500 [12.7] 0.500 - 14 NPT
J-20 1.500 [38.1] 0.563 [14.3] 0.500 - 14 NPT
†Optional spring is available.

8 Conventional Gas Lift Catalog