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Megaton™ Impact Tools

Knight Oil Tools

2727 SE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70508
337.233.0464
www.knightoiltools.com

©2012 – Knight Oil Tools, All Rights Reserved.

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Upper Connector

Megaton Impact Tools optimize Drive Mandrel

your drilling operations. Female Spline Bearing

Female Spline

Megaton™ Impact Tools
Advantages and Benefits
• Ulti-Torq™ high-torque,
double shoulder connections
New-Generation Drilling Tools
Knight Oil Tools is the exclusive manufacturer and provider of Megaton drilling jars,
energizers and shock tools in the U.S. The Megaton tools are manufactured in Broussard,
Louisiana by Knight Oil Tools’ Manufacturing business unit. The Manufacturing business
unit has maintained API Spec. Q1-7-1/5CT and Grant Prideco certification for more than
five years. The Megaton tools are manufactured to API Q1 Standards, using high-strength
4330 V-modified steel developed to Knight Oil Tools’ specifications. Since these tools are
manufactured in-house, Knight Oil Tools is able to provide superior quality control and
on-time delivery.
A Proven Performer
The Megaton product line has a proven track
record in the N. Sea and various other oil and
gas producing areas worldwide that dates
Megaton Drilling Jar Frees the Toughest Stuck Pipe Knocker Housing
The Megaton drilling jar with Ulti-Torq connections, was developed to incorporate the
features of both hydraulic and mechanical jars. Its unique design combines both hydraulic Knocker
time delay and an optional mechanical lock in one dual-acting drilling jar. The Megaton
Pressure Piston
drilling jar provides several distinct advantages over conventional hydraulic or mechanical
drilling jars. Hydraulic Mandrel
Valve Assembly
Added Flexibility for Any Operation
Megaton drilling jars are double-acting hydraulic and can be dressed with or without
an internal mechanical lock. If dressed with the internal mechanical lock, there are no Pressure Chamber
additional requirements for a safety clamp during transport to the rig site or while the jar is Pressure Piston
racked back in the derrick. If dressed without the internal mechanical lock, the jar will be Lock Mandrel
sent out in the fully open position with a safety clamp installed. This flexibility allows the
jars to be run in any wellbore scenario regardless of the location in the drill string or weight

• Involute spline design
• High-strength steel developed to
Knight Oil Tools’ specifications
• High-temperature seal kits available
• Manufactured to API Q1 Standards
back to 2004. The Megaton tools have been below the jars.
Lock Assembly
used in U.S. markets, such as, Gulf of Mexico
Lock Housing
deep-water, Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville
Shale, Permian Basin, S. Louisiana land and
inland water and E. Texas land locations. The Adjuster Set
Megaton product line has provided exceptional
results in both drilling and fishing operations
Balance Housing
throughout these areas. The wells ranged from Balance Piston
ultra-deepwater to multi-lateral, extended-reach
horizontal wells. Retainer Nut

With a strong track record and Knight Oil Tools’

manufacturing capabilities, the Megaton product
line is a field-proven extension to the Rental Tool
Services business unit’s existing products. Lower Connector
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Simple Tool Operation Megaton Drilling Jar Features

The Megaton drilling jar is operated by the simple up and down motion of the drill string. • Involute spline drive section provides the option for full-torque PUMP OPEN FORCE
transmission while jarring Force created by pressure drop across the bit
The intensity of the up-jarring force is directly proportional to applied tension, while the
105,000 lbs
down-jarring force is directly proportional to the slack-off weight applied. • Tool BSR designed to ensure even stress distribution across length of tool 9 1/2
90,000 lbs

TOOL SIZE (inches)

• Low-friction seals 75,000 lbs
Dressed with Internal Mechanical Lock 8 1/8
60,000 lbs
In the up-jarring mode, as the applied tension exceeds the lock setting, the mechanical lock • Valve design includes unique jet to provide improved filtering of hydraulic fluid
and ensure consistent delay times 45,000 lbs 6 5/8
releases and the hydraulic delay sequence begins. After a brief time delay, the jar mandrel is 6 1/4
30,000 lbs
suddenly released and accelerates to the fully extended position. • Can accommodate any BHA based on flexibility of tool 4 13/16
Megaton Drilling Jar
™
15,000 lbs
Advantages and Benefits In the down-jarring mode, as the compression force applied to the jar exceeds the down lock • Large pump open area 0 lbs
setting, the mechanical lock releases and the hydraulic delay sequence begins. After a brief time 1000 psi 2000 psi 3000 psi
• Can be dressed with or without delay, the jar mandrel is released and moves freely to the fully closed position.
internal mechanical lock

• If dressed with mechanical lock, jar

can be racked back in the derrick in MECHANICAL LOCK SETTINGS (Nominal) S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
any position without danger of firing Tool Size Nominal 4 13/16" 6 1/4" 6 5/8" 8 1/8" 9 1/2" Jar and Energizer Series Units 47 62 66 81 95

*Lock Setting UP lbs 40 - 50,000 50 - 65,000 80 - 100,000 100 - 115,000 115 - 130,000 Tool Size OD (New) in. (mm) 4.89 (124) 6.36 (162) 6.73 (171) 8.28 (210) 9.69 (246)
• Can be run in compression or tension
UP tons 18 - 23 23 - 29 36 - 45 45 - 52 52 - 59 Bore ID in. (mm) 2.25 (57) 2.44 (62) 2.56 (65) 3.00 (76) 3.25 (83)
• Fully-interchangeable upper and *Lock Setting DOWN lbs 20 - 25,000 25 - 35 000 40 - 50,000 50 - 57,000 57 - 65,000 Overpull Max (pre-jarring at jar) lbs. (kg) 95,000 (43,091) 165,000 (74,842) 190,000 (86,182) 300,000 (136,077) 425,000 (192,776)
DOWN tons 9 - 11 11 - 16 18 - 23 23 - 26 26 - 29
lower connectors to accommodate Tensile Yield lbf (N) 402,740 (1,791,477) 766,150 (3,408,004) 921,000 (4,096,812) 1,564,000 (6,957,018) 2,014,000 (8,958,718)
various connection sizes Hydraulic Delay UP 50,000 lbs
50 - 80 sec Torsional Yield lbf*ft (Nm) 32,200 (43,657) 77,510 (105,089) 86,400 (117,143) 162,200 (219,914) 227,300 (308,177)
UP 23 tons
• High-stress areas optimized to Hydraulic Delay UP 100,000 lbs Pump Open Area sq. in (sq mm) 7.43 (4,794) 12.6 (8,129) 14.48 (9,342) 22.40 (14,452) 32.99 (21,284)
40 - 70 sec 1 - 2 min 1 - 2 min 1 - 2 min
ensure balance with regard to UP 45 tons Total Stroke in. (mm) 22 (558) 22 (558) 22 (558) 22 (558) 22 (558)
bend stiffness ratio Delay at Max Overpull UP 20 - 40 sec 20 - 40 sec 30 - 50 sec 30 - 50 sec 30 - 50 sec Max Temp (standard) °F (°C) 350 (176) 350 (176) 350 (176) 350 (176) 350 (176)
Hydraulic Delay DOWN 30,000 lbs Max Temp (high) °F (°C) 450 (232) 450 (232) 450 (232) 450 (232) 450 (232)
2 - 3 min
DOWN 14 tons
Max Drilling Hrs Up to 350° F hrs. 350 350 350 350 350
Hydraulic Delay DOWN 50,000 lbs
50 - 80 sec 1 - 2 min 1 - 2 min 1 - 2 min 1 - 2 min
DOWN 23 tons Max Drilling Hrs Up to 450° F hrs. 200 200 200 200 200
Hydraulic Delay DOWN 100,000 lbs Length Approx. ft. (m) 34 (10.4) 34 (10.4) 34 (10.4) 34 (10.4) 34 (10.4)
40 - 60 sec 40 - 60 sec 40 - 60 sec 50 - 70 sec
DOWN 45 tons Weight Approx. lbs. (kg) 1,320 (600) 2,420 (1,100) 2,860 (1,300) 4,600 (2,090) 6400 (2,910)
Please note that all above loads and time delays are approximate only
*Only applicable when dressed with internal mechanical lock.
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Megaton Shock Tool Features

• Tool sprung in both directions

Megaton Shock Tool Impact and Vibration Reduction Sub
• Metal-to-metal contact when
The Megaton shock tool is the new-generation impact tool that incorporates both proven
jarring up
and new technology for superior performance. Using Belleville-style disc springs, a unique
dampening system and pump-open force enable the Megaton shock tool to produce • Hydrostatically balanced

maximum bit performance. During drilling or milling, the tools will normally be run partially • Involute spline design is stabilized
compressed, enabling compensation in both up and down directions to ensure that the bit/ and will not build angle
mill remains on bottom. • Internal mechanical safety bearing
Megaton™ Energizer Megaton Energizer—Maximizing the Megaton Drilling Jar
Advantages and Benefits • Tool is fully stress relieved both
The Megaton Energizer is a two-way tool that stores pipe stretch for use when jarring up Megaton Shock Tool Operation internally and externally
• All energizers are two-way and down. The energy is stored in a number of steel disc springs that are compressed when The Megaton shock tool incorporates a pressure-balancing piston that equalizes pressure
(double-acting) the tool is activated. It operates automatically with the jar while protecting the drill string inside the tool with the pressure inside the drill string. Because of this, the pressure drop
and surface equipment from damaging shock waves. across the bit will tend to extend the tool. The amount will depend on a balance between
Megaton Shock Tool Benefits
• All energizers are two-stage
In a drill string without a Megaton Energizer, the impact of a jar is dependent on pipe Weight On Bit (WOB) and pump-open force. If the hydraulic force extending the impact tool • Reduced bit/mill bounce
• Protects top-side equipment in is greater than WOB, the tool will open, compressing the spring assembly from the lower end
shallow sections stretch (overpull) and the ability of the drill pipe to contract when the jar is released.
• Extended bit/mill life and
When used as a supplement to the Megaton drilling jar, Belleville disc springs compressing until the tool reaches a balance. If the pump-open force is less than WOB, the tool will close,
performance
• Concentrates impact to stuck point compressing the spring assembly from the upper end until the tool reaches a balance.
inside the Megaton Energizer compensate for limited pipe stretch in shallow or deviated
• Reduced shock loads transferred
• Simple push/pull operation holes. These compressed springs provide stored energy so that high impact is achieved
through drill string, protecting
regardless of depth (or amount of overpull achieved). The Megaton Energizer also optimizes Jarring with the Megaton Shock Tool LWD equipment
jar performance in high-angle, extended-reach and horizontal wells, where the stored energy The Megaton shock tool is sprung in both directions but when jarring is necessary, an overpull
• Increased ROP
in the drill pipe is lost due to friction. will bring the retaining nut in contact with the pin on the splined housing. This causes the tool
to act as an integral part of the drill string, eliminating any adverse reaction from the spring • Extended connection life
system while jarring. • Lower drilling cost per foot
J ar P lacement I mpact A nalysis
Overpull, lbs 190,000 170,000 150,000 130,000 Pipe stretch, in:.....................46
Weight as % of lock setting:..................49.8 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Impact with Energizer, lbs 1,095,473 914,596 744,941 587,306
Press. drop bit, psi:................199.2 Shock Tool Series Units 47 62 66 81 95
Impact no Energizer, lbs 823,045 687,149 559,685 441,252
Pump open force lbs:................3,913 Tool Size OD (New) in. (mm) 4.89 (124) 6.36 (162) 6.73 (171) 8.26 (210) 9.67 (246)
Down jarring with Energizer, lbs 387,308 323,358 263,376 207,644
Weight below Jar is ok Bore ID in. (mm) 2.25 (57) 2.56 (65) 2.75 (70) 3.25 (83) 3.75 (95)
Down jarring with no Energizer, lbs 290,990 242,944 197,878 156,006 Pipe stretch is ok
Tensile Yield lbf (N) 508,080 (2,260,052) 792,150 (359,313) 894,560 (4,096,812) 1,399,820 (6,226,710) 2,168,640 (9,646,591)
1,200,000 Torsional Yield lbf*ft (Nm) 32,200 (43,657) 77,510 (105,089) 86,400 (117,143) 162,200 (219,914) 227,300 (308,177)
The use of jar placement modeling
Impact with Energizer. lbs Pump Open Area sq. in (sq mm) 7.43 (4,794) 13.51 (8,716) 14.96 (9,651) 23.6 (15,226) 33.16 (21,394)
software shows increased impact 1,000,000
Impact with no Energizer. lbs
when the Megaton Energizer is used Max Temp (standard) °F (°C) 350 (176) 350 (176) 350 (176) 350 (176) 350 (176)
800,000 Down jarring with Energizer. lbs
in conjunction with the Megaton Down jarring with no Energizer. lbs Max Temp (high) °F (°C) 450 (232) 450 (232) 450 (232) 450 (232) 450 (232)
drilling jar. Using information from the 600,000
Max Drilling Hrs Up to 350° F hrs. 350 350 350 350 350
operator’s well plan, including BHA
400,000 Max Drilling Hrs Up to 450° F hrs. 200 200 200 200 200
and wellbore parameters, the software
Length Approx. ft. (m) 16 (4.9) 17 (5.2) 16 (4.9) 16 (4.9) 16 (4.9)
recommends the optimal placement to 200,000

achieve the highest impact. Weight Approx. lbs. (kg) 660 (300) 1,100 (500) 1,320 (600) 2,200 (1000) 3,080 (1400)
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Megaton™ Impact Tools

Knight Oil Tools

2727 SE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70508
337.233.0464
www.knightoiltools.com

©2012 – Knight Oil Tools, All Rights Reserved.