Standard CT Operating Procedures

Standard CT Operating Procedures
General Operating Procedures & Guidelines
Schlumberger Private
Revision History
Rev A – Nov 2006 Version for peer review
Rev B – Feb 2007 Final version
Rev C – Feb 2013 Added QHSE section; Removed "Tie off to CTU
and crane outriggers" from Figure 8 in H ≤ 40, per
InTouch ticket 6154225
Rev D – Dec 2013 Corrected bleed off step in section 4.1.2 PT2
Rev E – Sep 2014 Updated references to Standards from WS to WI
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Revision E September 2014
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1
2 QHSE................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Standards .................................................................................................................................. 2
2.2 Safety ......................................................................................................................................... 2
3 Generalized Job Execution Process .............................................................. 3

3.1 Running into the Well ............................................................................................................... 4
3.1.1 Preparing to access the well .......................................................................................... 4
3.1.2 Running the CT String into the Well .............................................................................. 5
3.2 Executing the Treatment .......................................................................................................... 7

3.2.1 Prepare to execute the treatment .................................................................................. 7
3.2.2 Executing the treatment ................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Pulling out of the well .............................................................................................................. 9

3.3.1 Retrieving the CT string ................................................................................................. 9
3.3.2 Completing the CT Operation ......................................................................................10
4 Pressure and Function Testing .................................................................... 11

4.1 Pressure Testing ....................................................................................................................11
4.1.1 Pressure Test One (PT-1) ...........................................................................................11
4.1.2 Pressure Test Two (PT-2) ...........................................................................................12
4.1.3 Pressure Testing Lubricator and Riser Connections ...................................................14
4.2 Slip and Shear Ram Function Testing ..................................................................................14

4.2.1 Slip Ram Testing .........................................................................................................14
4.2.2 Shear Ram Testing ......................................................................................................14
4.3 Accumulator System Function Testing ................................................................................15

4.3.1 Accumulator system testing .........................................................................................15
5 CT Equipment Rig Up and Operation ........................................................... 15

5.1 Stabbing the CT string ...........................................................................................................15
5.1.1 Conventional CT String Stabbing ................................................................................16
5.1.2 CT String Stabbing with a CT Snake ...........................................................................17
5.2 CT Connector Make Up and Testing .....................................................................................17
5.3 Flange Make-Up ......................................................................................................................19

5.3.1 General Flange Make Up.............................................................................................19
5.3.2 HP CT Flange Make Up ...............................................................................................20
5.4 Securing the Injector Head and Wellhead Equipment ........................................................24

5.4.1 Land Based Operations ...............................................................................................25

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5.4.2 Offshore Operations – Fixed Structure ........................................................................27

5.4.3 Offshore Operations - Floating Vessel ........................................................................27
6 CT String ......................................................................................................... 28
6.1 Cleaning the CT String ...........................................................................................................28
6.1.1 Pickling the CT String ..................................................................................................28
6.1.2 Neutralizing the CT string ............................................................................................29
6.1.3 Post-job Purging ..........................................................................................................29
6.2 Corrosion Mitigation ..............................................................................................................30

6.2.1 In-service Corrosion Protection ...................................................................................30
6.2.2 In-storage Corrosion Protection ...................................................................................30
7 Depth Control and Correlation...................................................................... 32

8 Reverse Circulation ....................................................................................... 33
9 Tool Deployment Systems ............................................................................ 34
9.1 Bar Deployment Method ........................................................................................................34
9.2 CIRP Deployment Method......................................................................................................37
10 CT Operations in Extended Reach Wellbores ........................................... 38

10.1 Pipe Straightener ..................................................................................................................38
10.1.1 Pipe Straightener Operation ......................................................................................38
10.2 Metal-to-Metal Friction Reducers ........................................................................................39
11 Downhole Tools ........................................................................................... 40

11.1 CT Tool Threads ...................................................................................................................40
11.2 Tool String Make-up and Break-out ....................................................................................40

11.2.1 Thread Locking Compounds......................................................................................42
11.3 Function Testing Downhole Tools ......................................................................................42
12 Offshore CT Equipment ............................................................................... 43

12.1 Towers and Jacking Structures ..........................................................................................43
12.2 Lifting Frames .......................................................................................................................44
12.3 Boat Spooling .......................................................................................................................44
13 Nitrogen Services ........................................................................................ 45

13.1 Nitrogen Transfer .................................................................................................................45

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1 Introduction
Standard Operating Procedure
Title or Key Operational Phase

2 QHSE
2.1 Standards
2.2 Safety

3 Generalized Job Execution Process
Before running in the well

• Prepare fishing diagram
• Observe/record wellhead
conditions
• Manage/confirm wellbore After completing the CT operation
returns • Observe/record wellhead
• Set and prepare monitoring conditions
and recording equipment
• Confirm equipment shutdown
settings
Running the CT string into the well Pulling out of the well
• Manage speed • Confirm/prepare tool string for
• Observe restrictions retrieval
• Check and mange wellbore returns • Observe operating limits
• Conduct pull-tests • Observe CT string forces model
• Observe operating limits • Observe restrictions
• Observe CT string forces model • Manage fluid circulation
• Manage fluid circulation
• Observe tagging obstructions
Executing the treatment
Prepare to execute the treatment

• Manage/confirm wellbore fluid/hydraulics
• Manage/confirm CT string fluid/hydraulics
• Manage/confirm CT string depth and treatment
depth
Executing the treatment
• Manage fluid circulation
• Observe/manage wellbore returns
• Manage CT string speed and load on BHA
• Observe critical operating parameters
• Observe treatment responses
• Manage tool operation
• Determine/confirm end of treatment
• Implement treatment change to suit conditions
Figure 1. Generalized CT job execution process.

3.1 Running into the Well
3.1.1 Preparing to access the well

Confirm fishing diagram for toolstring has been prepared
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Requirements for fishing diagram
Confirm status of sub-surface safety valve (SSSV) if applicable
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Observe/record wellhead conditions
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Arrange/confirm facilities for wellbore returns

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Set and prepare the monitoring and recording equipment

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Confirm equipment shutdown settings
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3.1.2 Running the CT String into the Well
Wellbore schematic diagram

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Running through the surface equipment stack and wellhead

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Running into a well

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Passing through wellbore restrictions

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Check and manage wellbore returns
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Conduct pull-tests
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Observe operating limits

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Compare weight indicator readings - model vs. actual

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Manage fluid circulation

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Tagging an obstruction
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3.2 Executing the Treatment
3.2.1 Prepare to execute the treatment

Manage/confirm wellbore fluid/hydraulics
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Manage/confirm CT string fluid/hydraulics

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Manage/confirm the CT string depth and treatment depth

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3.2.2 Executing the treatment

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Observe/manage wellbore returns
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Manage CT string speed and load on BHA
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Observe critical operating parameters
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Observe treatment responses

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Manage tool operation

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Determine/confirm end of treatment

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Implement treatment change to suit conditions
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3.3 Pulling out of the well
3.3.1 Retrieving the CT string

Confirm/prepare tool string for pulling out of hole
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Observe operating limits

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Compare weight indicator readings - model vs. actual

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Passing through wellbore restrictions

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3.3.2 Completing the CT Operation

Observe/record wellhead conditions
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4 Pressure and Function Testing
4.1 Pressure Testing
4.1.1 Pressure Test One (PT-1)

Pressure Test One (PT-1)

4.1.2 Pressure Test Two (PT-2)

Pressure Test Two (PT-2)


4.1.3 Pressure Testing Lubricator and Riser Connections
4.2 Slip and Shear Ram Function Testing
4.2.1 Slip Ram Testing
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4.2.2 Shear Ram Testing

4.3 Accumulator System Function Testing
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4.3.1 Accumulator system testing
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5 CT Equipment Rig Up and Operation

5.1 Stabbing the CT string
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5.1.1 Conventional CT String Stabbing

5.1.2 CT String Stabbing with a CT Snake
5.2 CT Connector Make Up and Testing
Check condition of seal and seal areas
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Check condition of threads

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Follow connector manufacturer’s make-up procedure

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Perform pull test on assembled connector

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CT connector pull test

5.3 Flange Make-Up
5.3.1 General Flange Make Up
General Flange Make Up

Figure 2. Bolt tightening sequence.
5.3.2 HP CT Flange Make Up

Figure 3. Load-indicating washer and hardened back-up washer.
Figure 4. Load-indicating washer assembly in place.

Required Wrench
Equipment Size Bolt Size (in.) Nut Size (in.)
Capacity (ft-lbf)
2-9/16 10k 7/8 1-7/16 400

3-1/16 10k 1 1-5/8 600
4-1/16 10k 1-1/8 1-13/16 800
5-1/8 10k 1-1/8 1-13/16 800
2-9/16 15k 1 1-5/8 600
3-1/16 15k 1-1/8 1-13/16 800
4-1/16 15k 1-3/8 2-3/16 1600
7-1/16 15k 1-1/2 2-3/8 2200
Figure 5. Make-up wrench selection guide.


HP CT Flange Make Up
Figure 6. Bolt tightening sequence

5.4 Securing the Injector Head and Wellhead Equipment
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CT String OD (in.) Chain Type Wire Rope Type Guy Wire Preload
OD ≤ 1.75 3/8-in. transport 1/2-in. (6x19 or 6x37) 1500 to 2000lbf

OD > 1.75 5/8-in. transport 5/8-in. (6x19 or 6x37) 2250 to 2750lbf
Figure 7. Minimum specifications for support guy systems.

5.4.1 Land Based Operations
Stack Height (ft) Mitigating Conditions Key Components
Four-point restraint from top of injector frame
WHP > 10,000psi
Anchors driven per site plan A
WHP ≤ 10000 psi
Three-point restraint from top of injector frame
H ≤ 40 Crane opposes CTU
Three-point restraint at top of injector
WHP ≤ 10000 psi
Anchors driven per site plan B
Crane does not oppose CTU
Tie off to CTU and anchors
40 < H < 110 All Category Operations Four- point restraint from middle of stack
Anchors driven per site plan A
H ≥ 110 Contact InTouch CTS for Engineering Support
Figure 8. Pressure control stack support guidelines for land-based operations.

Figure 9. Site plan A
Figure 10. Site plan B

5.4.2 Offshore Operations – Fixed Structure
Stack Height (ft) Mitigating Conditions Key Components

H ≤ 40 All Category Operations
Sound structural tie off point
40 < H < 110 All Category Operations Four- point restraint from middle of stack
Sound structural tie off point
H ≥ 110 Contact Business Segment for Engineering
All Category Operations
Support
Figure 11. Pressure control stack support guidelines for offshore operations.
5.4.3 Offshore Operations - Floating Vessel

6 CT String
6.1 Cleaning the CT String
6.1.1 Pickling the CT String
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Pickling fluid composition

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Pickling fluid volume
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Pickling treatment rate
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Disposal of used pickling fluid
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6.1.2 Neutralizing the CT string
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6.1.3 Post-job Purging
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6.2 Corrosion Mitigation
6.2.1 In-service Corrosion Protection
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6.2.2 In-storage Corrosion Protection
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Internal CT String Protection
External CT String Protection

7 Depth Control and Correlation
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8 Reverse Circulation
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9 Tool Deployment Systems
General considerations for tool deployment
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9.1 Bar Deployment Method
General considerations for bar deployment method

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General Procedure – Conductor Deployment

General Procedure – Fluid Deployment

9.2 CIRP Deployment Method
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10 CT Operations in Extended Reach Wellbores
10.1 Pipe Straightener
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10.1.1 Pipe Straightener Operation

10.2 Metal-to-Metal Friction Reducers
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11 Downhole Tools
11.1 CT Tool Threads
11.2 Tool String Make-up and Break-out
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Tensile Torsion Make-up Bending Pressure

Connection Type Strength Strength Torque Strength Rating
(lbf) (ft/lbf) (ft/lbf) Ratio (psi)
1-in. Hydril CS/Enerpro RTS-8 - 1.80lb/ft 54000 1405(2) 400-500 N/A 19470
1-in. Hydril CS/Enerpro RTS-8 - 2.25lb/ft 70000 1699(2) 400-500 N/A 25010
1-1/4-in. Hydril CS/Enerpro RTS-8 - 2.40lb/ft 74000 2482(2) 600-750 N/A 16230
1-1/4-in. Hydril CS/Enerpro RTS-8 - 3.02lb/ft 97000 3082(2) 600-750 N/A 21140
1-1/2-in. Hydril CS/Enerpro RTS-8 - 2.90 lb/ft 100000 3451(2) 800-1000 N/A 21920
1-in. American MT 57217 665 399 2.71 N/A
1-1/4-in. American MT 58424 758 455 2.93 N/A
1-1/2-in. American MT 77305 1119 672 2.8 N/A
NC10 52960 414 249 1.97 N/A
NC12 67334 711 427 2.1 N/A
NC13 91311 1085 651 2.05 N/A
NC16 137269 1896 1137 2 N/A
1-1/4-in. FJ Regular 152391 2248 1349 3.29 N/A
2-3/8-in. API Regular 382847 4847 2908 2.07 N/A
2-3/8-in. PAC 245931 4489 2693 1.9 N/A
2-7/8-in. PAC 279777 5879 3527 2.19 N/A
1-13/16-in. Wilson FJ OS 120149 1011 607 2.12 N/A
1-13/16-in. Wilson FJ NS 105069 1011 607 2.58 N/A
2-3/8-in. Wilson FJ 176020 3010 1806 2.58 N/A
AW Rod 100529 1491 895 N/A N/A
BW Rod 143956 2467 1480 N/A N/A
N Rod 159189 2780 1668 N/A N/A
1.50-in. OD DS Stub Acme 38459 493 296 N/A N/A
1.125-in. Nowsco Modified Stub Acme 57020 566 340 N/A N/A

1.562"-in.Nowsco Modified Stub Acme 93999 1251 751 N/A N/A
2.080-in. Nowsco Modified Stub Acme 97193 1546 928 N/A N/A
Figure 12. Tool connection recommended make-up torque.
11.2.1 Thread Locking Compounds
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11.3 Function Testing Downhole Tools

12 Offshore CT Equipment
12.1 Towers and Jacking Structures
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12.2 Lifting Frames
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12.3 Boat Spooling

Summary of general conditions required for boat spooling

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13 Nitrogen Services
13.1 Nitrogen Transfer

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2.2 Safety ......................................................................................................................................... 2

3 Generalized Job Execution Process .............................................................. 3

3.2 Executing the Treatment .......................................................................................................... 7

3.3 Pulling out of the well .............................................................................................................. 9

4 Pressure and Function Testing .................................................................... 11

4.2 Slip and Shear Ram Function Testing ..................................................................................14

4.3 Accumulator System Function Testing ................................................................................15

5 CT Equipment Rig Up and Operation ........................................................... 15

5.2 CT Connector Make Up and Testing .....................................................................................17

5.3 Flange Make-Up ......................................................................................................................19

5.4 Securing the Injector Head and Wellhead Equipment ........................................................24

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5.4.2 Offshore Operations – Fixed Structure ........................................................................27

6.2 Corrosion Mitigation ..............................................................................................................30

7 Depth Control and Correlation...................................................................... 32

9.2 CIRP Deployment Method......................................................................................................37

10 CT Operations in Extended Reach Wellbores ........................................... 38

10.2 Metal-to-Metal Friction Reducers ........................................................................................39

11 Downhole Tools ........................................................................................... 40

11.2 Tool String Make-up and Break-out ....................................................................................40

11.3 Function Testing Downhole Tools ......................................................................................42

12 Offshore CT Equipment ............................................................................... 43

12.2 Lifting Frames .......................................................................................................................44

12.3 Boat Spooling .......................................................................................................................44

13 Nitrogen Services ........................................................................................ 45

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Title or Key Operational Phase

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3 Generalized Job Execution Process

Before running in the well

Executing the treatment

Prepare to execute the treatment

Figure 1. Generalized CT job execution process.

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3.1 Running into the Well

3.1.1 Preparing to access the well

Standard Operating Procedure

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Arrange/confirm facilities for wellbore returns

Set and prepare the monitoring and recording equipment

3.1.2 Running the CT String into the Well

Wellbore schematic diagram

Running through the surface equipment stack and wellhead

Running into a well

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Passing through wellbore restrictions

Check and manage wellbore returns

Observe operating limits

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Compare weight indicator readings - model vs. actual

Manage fluid circulation

3.2.1 Prepare to execute the treatment

Manage/confirm CT string fluid/hydraulics

Manage/confirm the CT string depth and treatment depth

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3.2.2 Executing the treatment

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Observe treatment responses

Manage tool operation