I NNER STRING C IRCULATING TOOLS
Setting hydraulic tools and control- For these cases, Smith offers
ling circulation can be a problem
when running slotted or screened
liners, as these liners do not permit
conventional circulation methods.
STANDARD LINER EQUIPMENT
PORTED S WAB CUP A SSEMBLY
The Ported Swab Cup Assembly
(SWCA) utilizes opposed packer
cups between a ported mandrel.
This configuration, when combined
with a pressure containing device
such as the Ball Catch Sub, allows
pressure to be directed between the
opposed cups.
TUBING S WIVEL
The Tubing Swivel (TS) permits
easier make-up or manipulation
of the inner string. The swivel
bearing assembly functions in both
compression and tension.
B ALL C ATCH S UB
The Ball Catch Sub (BCS) is normally
used with inner string tools to provide
the pressure “seat” to permit activa-
tion of one or more pressure actuated
components. This tool incorporates a
ball seat with shear pins to provide the
required shear pressure.
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a number of items specifically
designed for circulating through Ported
an inner string. These com- SWCA
ponents include Ported Swab
Cup Assemblies, Tubing Swiv-
els and Ball Catch Subs.
This pressure is then directed
to specific hydraulically-actuated
devices such as hydraulic-set liner
hangers and external casing packers.
The Ported SWCA can be positioned
to actuate several devices indepen-
dently and is retrieved with the liner
setting tool and work string.
Connection make-up does not
“torque” any component below
the swivel assembly. In addi- TS
tion to the bearing assemblies,
the TS also incorporates man-
drel and housing seals to provide
needed pressure integrity.
After all hydraulic components
have been actuated, increased pres-
sure against the ball seat shears the
seat pins and circulation is regained.
This prevents the necessity of “pull-
ing a wet string”, thus saving drilling
fluid and rig time. May be configured
to shift with pump down plugs.
BCS