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Tko As2 PDF
Tko As2 PDF
1. INTRODUCTION
The function of flexible Choke and Kill lines is defined in API Spec 16C §9.14. as follows: “Choke and
Kill lines are an integral part of the surface and subsea blowout prevention equipment required for
drilling well control. The kill line provides a means of pumping fluid into the wellbore, when normal
circulation trough the drill string cannot be employed. The choke and kill line and manifold provide a
means of applying back pressure on the formation while circulation out formation fluid influx into the
wellbore following a "kick".”
The flexible Choke and Kill (C & K) hoses are designed and produced in general for topside application.
For subsea application the user must specify the differential external pressure requirement already at
the inquiry and later at the order.
These flexible hoses are made with fittings at each end.
Note:
- API Spec. 16 C: This is a specification for all of the equipment on a choke and kill system. The
API Spec. 16 C has several drafts and a final issue. The API standard indicates that it doesn't
inhibit from purchasing products to other specifications. e.g. the authority Det Norske Veritas
gives approval only for the hoses, which are produced according to the final API Spec 16C
standard.
- ContiTech Rubber can produce according to API Spec. 16 C and API Spec. 16 C Draft 07C.
The choices for the suitable standard or the draft standard are the task of user. Before the order is
given the user has to study and approve the selected standard. The present instruction could be used
for both type of kill and choke hoses.
Guidelines for the selection of Choke and Kill lines based on API Spec 16C para. 1.3: "Choke and kill
Systems are mobile and are moved to different areas, all service conditions they may be exposed to
cannot be defined in this document. However if severe corrosion, abrasion, temperatures or high levels
of sour gas are expected, the user and manufacturer shall jointly address the requirements and
determine the suitable product for the application."
If the user can't define the technical parameters of the unexpected kicks at uninvestigated oilfields, then
a decision has to be made for the hoses acc. to API Spec 16C. If the user can define the technical
parameters and there is no gas service with rapid decompressions during the lifetime of the hose
(except some gas bubbles which run only in seconds through the hoses), then hoses acc. to API Spec.
16C Draft 07/C can be ordered.
The purpose of the short instruction is to inform the users about the most important special knowledge
for the use of the hoses. A more detailed general publication for the handling, inspection and use -if it is
not yet present at the user- can be requested at the following address:
Before installation the size, pressure range, service requirements, working temperature, bending radius
and subsea or topside execution have to be checked whether they are all in accordance with the
specification. Cross check to the hose data book and purchase order requirements.
Every individual element of the high pressure containment structure is sensitive to overloading.
Frequent rapid transients in the operational conditions, including pressure, temperature and mechanical
loads should be eliminated as a basis of operational philosophy, or limited as much as possible.
Choke and Kill hoses should never be used for well testing and production service.
Choke and kill hose can be used in cementing applications, but the cement hose must never be used
for choke and kill service.
In any event if there is any doubt as to the effect of particular chemicals on the flexible line the
manufacturer shall be consulted. Some information is included in the Appendix 1.
3.8. Welding
No postwelding is allowed on the couplings
3.9 Temperature
The temperature ranges are
Upon reaching the rated working pressure and maximum design temperature, the temperature is raised
at a rate not to exceed 2.8 °C / hour to 177 ±5.5 °C and held for one hour.
At the end of one hour, the temperature is raised at a rate not to exceed 2.8 °C. per hour until failure
occurs. Failure is defined, as a fluid leak in the end connection the body of the lines or burst of line. The
temperature and total time of exposure to 177 °C and above should be recorded. Acceptance criteria
will be sustaining the 177 °C hold period at rated working pressure for one hour with no visible leakage.
HANDLING
Doc. No.: TKO AS2
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF CHOKE
Revision: 8
AND KILL LINES Page: 6/6
APPENDIX 1:
Product compatibility of Therban lined ContiTech Rubber Choke and Kill hoses
(Acc. to API Spec. 16C Draft 07C)
Temperature
o o o o o
Medium Concentration 0C 75 F 150 F 200 F 250 F
o o o o o
-18 Co 24 C 66 C 93 C 121 C
Hydrochloric acid HCl 15% + + - - -
Hydrofluoric acid HF 0,6% + + - - -
Xylene C6H4 (CH3)2 25% + + + L L
Methanol CH3OH 100% + + L - -
Zinc bromide ZnBr2 Saturated + + L L L
Calcium bromide CaBr2 Saturated + + L L L
Calcium chloride CaCl2 Saturated + + L L L
Sea water + + + - -
Diesel 100% + + + + -
Sodium hydroxide NaOH 50% L L - - -
Hydrogen sulfide H2S 20% for C&K + + + + +
Product compatibility of PA lined choke and kill lines Acc. to API Spec 16C
+ OK
- Not suitable
L Limited application