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Surface Test
Acquisition Network
STAN

Practicals
 Table of Contents

Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................1
7. STAN System Rig Up and Preparation................................................................................................3
7.1 Objectives...........................................................................................................................................3
7.2 Practical Guide...................................................................................................................................4
8. STAN TRIM...........................................................................................................................................5
8.1 Objectives...........................................................................................................................................5
8.2 Practical Guide...................................................................................................................................6
9. STAN Operation....................................................................................................................................9
9.1 Objectives...........................................................................................................................................9
9.2 Practical Guide.................................................................................................................................10
10. Surface Loop Operation....................................................................................................................11
10.1 Objectives.......................................................................................................................................11
10.2 Practical Guide...............................................................................................................................12

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 7. STAN System Rig Up and Preparation

7.1 Objectives

By the end of this practical session you need to be able to do the following,

 Identify the standard components comprising a basic STAN set of equipment.

 Demonstrate how to rig up all sensors and configure the Smart software correctly, including
coefficients.

 Start the acquisition of all sensors and check the data ready for a job.

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7.2 Practical Guide

Referring to the STAN Maintenance Manual (InTouch Reference Page "Unigage - Downhole / Linc /
Stan" ID: 3258326), and with help from the instructor(s) perform the following.

1. Identify the standard items comprising the STAN set of equipment – STAF, SBWS, and SBSS.

2. Check SBWS and SBSS are complete and contain the correct sensors according to FTC ELS cells
(see attached cell listing).

3. Identify the maximum number of each type of sensor that can be connected using the above standard
set of equipment.

4. Identify the maximum number of sensors of each type that could be connected to the STAF in its
standard set-up, include a list of any additional equipment required to be able to connect these up.

5. Prior to connecting sensors, check the URV and LRV of the Delta pressure sensors in the lab cabin
by connecting one octopus cable directly to the STAF and powering up the sensor via the STAF.

6. Change the URV if it is not of a sensible value. Example – set WHP URV to 5000 psi, WHDCP to
2000 psi, and CSGP to 5000 psi.

7. Connect all sensors to choke manifold and separator, noting that liners should first be flushed and
filled with either silicon or DWT oil.

8. Make special note of correct method to connect Gas Differential sensor – membrane should be
vertical and check liner connections for upstream and downstream of the orifice plate.

9. Route cables safely and out of the way of any walk areas. Ensure no trip hazards.

10. Connect all sensor cables; remember to note the channels and connect the connection protector caps
together to avoid water entry.

11. Configure and run Smart SP, and set up the channel numbers for each sensor.

12. Perform a 4-20mA channel calibration on each of the 4-20mA lines. Ensure when disconnecting
sensors, that the protector caps are properly connected.

13. Identify the current required, and check the output of the STAF ADC for each of the calibration
steps. Make a simple estimate using a graph to calculate the Gain and Offset. Check this against the
values SP calculated.

14. Identify the file the Gain and Offset values are stored in, and how to update them into the STAN task
ready for acquisition.

15. Start up acquisition, and check all data versus manual readings – eg DWT, Barton, atmospheric
conditions etc.

16. Save the set-up as a STAN.log file ready for use with a new job.

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 8. STAN TRIM

8.1 Objectives

By the end of this practical session you need to be able to do the following,

 Be able to load STAF firmware.

 Be able to perform a STAF channel calibration.

 Perform a calibration of at least one STPS-C (Delta) sensor.

 Demonstrate how to check the accuracy of a Pressure sensor using a reference DWT.

 Identify the number of sensors connected, and the troubleshooting information generated by the
STAN task for connection problems.

 Demonstrate how to check and change the URV/LRV of a Delta sensor, and calculate its default
coefficients.

 Identify the equipment used, describe the theory behind, and be able to perform, a 4-20 mA channel
calibration.

 Check the frequency channel operation utilising the frequency simulator.

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8.2 Practical Guide

Referring to the STAN Maintenance Manual (InTouch Reference Page "Unigage - Downhole / Linc /
Stan" ID: 3258326), and with help from the instructor(s) perform the following.

1. Rig up second set of STAN equipment.

How many channels are on each current I.S. board?
How many channels are on each frequency I.S. board?
What sensor is normally connected to B-5?
What sensor is normally connected to A-4?

2. Reload firmware into STAF (to make sure it is the right version)
When do you need to reload firmware?
What is the current version of STAF firmware?
Why does the STAF need a battery?

3. STAF - Perform 4-20mA channel calibration on one channel per person.

STAF
SCPU

STPS-C 1. Signal passes through I.S. barriers.

Data transmitted 2. Signal converted from analogue to 1. Binary data coming from
as analogue digital (ADC). STAF is stored on Harddisk.
current signal 3. Default Gain and Offset values are 2. When output, data uses
ranging from 4 to applied to data. Gain & Offset from calibration
20mA
Pressure sensor file on harddisk.
4. Binary data is transmitted to
STPS-C/D SCPU.

Is the new calibration stored in the STAF?

Where is the file of the new Gain and Offset are stored?

Back this file up to the STAF calibration diskette.

What are the currents steps used in the calibration of each channel? (hint: there are 5)

4. Perform a check of the STAF frequency channels utilising the frequency simulator.

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 Does this calibrate the frequency channels?
If there is a frequency of 10Hz on the floco, what will be the oil flowrate on the SCPU?
And for the rotron?

5. STPS-C - Perform TRIM-1, TRIM-2 and TRIM-3. Perform this step on at least one STPS-C sensor
per group.

Rig-up the system as per the diagram below.

STAF

Mulimeter
STPS-C
mA

The calibration should be conducted in the following way,

1) The first task is to perform an operational check of the STPS-C sensor to be calibrated.
a) Set LRV to 0psi and URV to 5000psi.
b) Using the DWT apply pressures of 0, 2500 & 4500 psig. At each pressure stop record, pressure
from the sensor display, SCPU display, and current.
2) The second task is to perform the sensor trim. Follow the instructions in the STAN manual Chapter
6, pg 16-17.
a) Set LRV to 14.7 and URV to 5014.7. These values are used because the maximum pressure of
the DWT at FTC is 5000psi.
b) Perform the sensor trim as per the instructions in the manual. This will be done through Access2
menu system. Whilst this is done continuously monitor the current on the multimeter.
3) Finally perform a post-calibration op-check of the STPS-C sensor.
a) Set LRV to 0psi and URV to 5000psi.
b) Using the DWT apply pressures of 0, 2500 & 4500 psig. At each pressure stop record, pressure
from the sensor display, SCPU display, and current.
c) Compare values before and after the calibration.

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The table below can be used to record your results,

Sensor Display Software Display Mulitmeter

Reading
(psia) (psia)
(mA)

0psig Before
(14.7psia)
After

2500psig Before
(2514.7psia)
After

4500psig Before
(4514.7psia)
After

When we the sensor trim is performed, do we need to input new coefficients into SP? What are
we calibration with this procedure?

How do we get the coefficients for ALL Delta sensors?

What is the password for access1 menu? Access2?

6. Start STAN application. Familiarise yourself with the features.

How do you change sensor coefficients?
How do you set the recording rate?

7. Observe and explain the STAF channels hardware status and colours.
Try disconnecting a sensor and check the hardware status and colour.
What does black signify?
What does blue signify?
What does red signify?
What does green / yellow signify?

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 9. STAN Operation

9.1 Objectives

By the end of this practical session you need to be able to do the following,

 Be able to acquire and check incoming STAN data.

 Display data in Real Time and continuously control the quality of that data.

 Output Oil and Gas flowrates in Real Time to the display and demonstrate how to update them for
different fluid properties and conditions.

 Produce a simple data printout of the surface pressure and temperature, and rates, similar to what is
expected for the Client fax from the rig.

 Be able to utilise correctly the events and flow period grid.

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9.2 Practical Guide

Referring to the SP and STAN (InTouch Reference Page "Unigage - Downhole / Linc / Stan" ID:
3258326), and with help from the instructor(s) perform the following.

1. The STAN equipment is already rigged up, from Stan Practical 1. All URV, and LRVs are already
set according to that practical.

2. Start up a new job.

3. Configure SP STAN task and ensure all coefficients are correctly set.

4. Start acquisition on all sensors, and check data in display, and in STAN window – both raw and
default unit data.

5. Ensure all data incoming is of good quality. Fix the problem if not.

6. Once data is correct save the STAN task settings as a log file – STAN.log.

7. Start a Real Time display and check all incoming data is correct.

8. Start up a Graphic for all pertinent data you believe should be displayed. Use appropriate scaling and
colours.

9. Start up Welltest loop, pass flow through separator and flow through meters.

10. Identify on the Graphic the various stages of the test, and what is happening on the loop.

11. Instructor will from time to time force some faults on sensors to ensure you are awake and constantly
checking the data.

12. Make a full list of all the readings you require to fully correct an oil and gas rate.

13. Ask the well test crew or instructor for each piece of data, and correct the Real Time displayed rates
for that data.

14. QC the rate data by comparison with HWT or FOH-1.

15. Correct also the Graphic rates for the same data.

16. Back up all your jobs files on a diskette.

17. Finally provide a print out of surface pressure and temperature, oil and gas rates and gor for the
complete test period – every 15 minutes. Ensure data printed out is correct.

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 10. Surface Loop Operation

10.1 Objectives

 Operate surface equipment for STAN operation practical.

 Prepare surface equipment for flowing, including preparation of DWT, Foxboro, barton and valves
on all equipment.

 Run test as per program, ensuring that all safety procedures are followed.

 Ensure that at all times the STAN acquisition group are informed of important occurrences during
the simulated test.

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10.2 Practical Guide
Expected well conditions:
Max shut-in WHP: 7900psi
Chokemanifold and Flowhead rated to 10kpsi
Max expected flowrate: 3500BOPD
H2S is expected. Above 30ppm well to be shut-in. Foamy oil expected.
Operation is offshore.

Run as per following program,

1. WT Supervisor will hold a safety meeting covering all necessary topics for an offshore test
assuming the meeting includes rig crew, and STAN operation group.
2. Surface testing equipment must be prepared to carry out the test. Ensure good working
conditions of : Foxboro, Barton, DWT, Draegger tubes, Ranarex, oil SG (all hydrometers with a
plastic cylinder placed nearby the oil sampling point outlet separator) , etc... Inform Instructor as
soon as your preparation is finished (approximately 1 hr 15mins)
3. Opening of PCT (start of pump) done by the operator, under the responsibility of the Chief
operator and under the direct supervision of the instructor. Make sure the CM valves
(upstream & downstream of adj.choke) and adjustable choke are open as per rule, in this
particular case.
4. Only after informing the instructor, open well at choke manifold for Clean-up to burner on
24/64” up to 64/64” adjustable choke in 4 steps of 5 minutes each, as 24/64 th, 40/64th, 48/64th &
64/64 th (30 minutes maxi for clean up). Take one set of readings (at 5min intervals) on each
choke size.
5. Ensure all necessary data is acquired. Instructor will inform you of any relevant measurements
you might request, assuming the equipment is available.
6. After you decided and informed the Instructor that the clean-up period has finished, switch flow
through 40/64th fixed choke and take a one full set of data before passing flow through separator.
Note: Just before passing flow thru separator, start chemical injection at choke manifold (Client
will supply the chemical and will tell you the flowrate needed).
7. Flow test through separator (Flow #1), stay for 50 minutes and acquire a minimum of four sets of
data (10 minutes interval for flow rate readings) NOTE: Only flow through the separator
under the direct supervision of the instructor. The separator pressure should be set
approximately to 35 bar. The separator should be set for maximum gas retention time. A
combined meter factor will be taken with the tank. ELS are expected to monitor rates in RT, and
update any necessary events and parameters ready for a fax to be given in the next flow period.
At end of this flow bypass the meters.
8. Continue flowing through the separator (Flow #2) for another 50 minutes and acquire a minimum
of four sets of data (10 minutes interval for flow rate readings). The separator pressure should be
set to approximately 25 bar. The separator should be set for maximum oil retention time. The
shrinkage factor should be measured with the shrinkage tester. Note: A different sized orifice
must be used for Flow #2. (You will need to ask for the water meter factor [f] for this second
flow, from the Instructor).
9. Gas & Oil specific gravities have to be taken during both flows. (Ask the Instructor when you
want to take it, then take it with him, normally just after the first separator set of reading).
10. Inform company man when you are ready to shut in the well (air and pump will be shut off,
under Instructor supervision). Order of operation will be to bypass meters on the separator, shut
down the pump, close the choke manifold and then bypass the separator.

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