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INDEX
I. OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 3
IX. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................... 8
A. Dimensional Specifications ........................................................................................................ 8
B. Performance Specifications ....................................................................................................... 8
C. Testing Apparatus and Misc Equipment .................................................................................... 8
X. PRODUCT STRUCTURE............................................................................................................... 9
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I. OPERATION
The Combination Tool is normally RIH with the ball valve in the open position and the circulation ports closed (fig.
1). The ball valve is designed to hold pressure from either direction. Both ball valve and circulation sleeve are
controlled by rupture disks. One disk, located above the circulation ports, controls the circulation function. Another
disk located on the lower end of the tool operates the ball valve which controls flow from above or below the tool. A
third disk located between the circulation ports and ball valve returns each to their original positions when it is burst.
Figure-1
The FBCT can be configured in different ways. Usually the first disk is set to rupture at the lowest pressure to close
the ball valve. The second disk is set to rupture at least 500 psi above the initial pressure and this will move the
circulation sleeve downward to open the ports to allow fluid flow between the annulus and tubing sides of the valve.
The third disk is set to rupture at a minimum of 500 psi above the second disk and its purpose is to reclose the
circulation ports as well as reopen the ball valve. The FBCT would then be in its original configuration.
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2) Consider other tools run in the DST string when planning the applied pressure to rupture the disks.
All seals and seal surfaces must be lubricated with appropriate grease before assembly.
Never force threaded components together. For long mandrels or housings relieve the weight from the opposite end
when threading to mating part to reduce galling.
Take extra precaution when handling parts with seal surfaces to not scratch or dent the surface.
V. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Vise on Crossover Adapter (1).
7) Install O-rings (25,29, 31) and Backup rings (26, 30, 32) on Inner Mandrel (4).
8) Install Lock Ring (6) in the groove on Inner Sleeve. Apply silicon oil to lubricate OD of sleeve.
9) Slide Inner Mandrel into lower end of Seal Adapter. A rubber hammer will be useful to move the Mandrel
up to engage the Seal Adapter.
10) Slide Outer Housing (5) over Inner Mandrel and thread onto Seal Adapter.
11) Install O-rings (27) and Backup rings (28) on both ends of Tandem Nipple (7).
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13) Install O-rings (33, 35, 40) and Backup rings (34, 37, 41) on Upper Piston Mandrel (9).
14) Install O-ring (42) and Backup ring (36) in Upper Piston (10).
15) Install Lock Ring (17) in groove on Upper Piston. Apply silicon oil to lubricate ID of the Piston.
16) Slide Upper Piston onto top end of Upper Piston Mandrel until it shoulders.
17) Thread Upper Piston Mandrel, with Upper Piston, into Tandem Nipple (7).
20) Thread Ball Operator (14) into lower end of Upper Piston.
21) Thread Lower Piston (16) onto Ball Operator. Apply silicon oil to lubricate ID of Lower Piston.
23) Apply silicon oil to Ball Seat (11), inside Ball Operator, and around the Valve Bearings.
24) Place Ball Valve (12) in Ball Operator. Roll Ball Valve back against the upper Ball Seat (11).
NOTE: the Ball Valve should be open in this position when the Upper Piston is in the position
shown on assembly drawing.
25) Apply silicon oil to lubricate both Upper and Lower Pistons.
26) Install O-rings (38), Backup rings (39), and Wear Strips (44) in Valve Housing.
27) Slide Valve Housing (8) over Ball Valve assembly and thread it onto Tandem Nipple (7).
28) The Ball Valve will close during makeup of the Valve Housing. Thread the Puller into the holes provided in
the Lower Piston (16). Pull downward to latch the valve in the open position.
29) Install O-rings (27) and Backup rings (28) on End Adapter (18).
30) Install O-rings (33, 35, 40) and Backup rings (34, 37, 41) on Lower Piston Mandrel (15).
33) Install Ball Seal (43) onto Ball Seat. Apply silicon oil to lubricate Ball Seal.
35) Install O-rings (23) and Backup rings (24) on Crossover Nipple (19).
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Assembly has progressed enough to function test tool. Assembly will be resumed after successful testing.
Port adapter: 00760610 is required to connect a pressure line to the rupture disk ports for testing.
37) Connect a pressure line to the rupture disk port in Ported Adapter (2). Do not plug the other ports.
38) Apply approximately 700 psi to shift Inner Mandrel to the open position. Bleed pressure and disconnect
pressure line.
39) Connect pressure line to the rupture disk port in End Adapter (18). Do not plug the other ports.
40) Apply approximately 700 psi to rotate the Ball Valve to the closed position. Inspect ID of tool to ensure
valve has rotated closed. Bleed pressure and disconnect pressure line.
41) Connect pressure line to the rupture disk port in Tandem Nipple (7). Again, do not plug the other ports.
42) Apply approximately 700 psi to shift Inner Mandrel back to the closed position and the Ball Valve back to
the open position. Inspect ID of tool to ensure ball valve has been fully opened. Bleed all pressure and
disconnect lines.
NOTE: if fluid is not drained the moving components will hydraulically lock causing a
malfunction. Applying short blasts of compressed air to the rupture disk port in the Tandem
Sub will help to evacuate fluid from the ball valve section.
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48) Thread Rupture Disk Adapters into Ported Adapter (2), Tandem Nipple (7), and End Adapter (18).
Record rupture disk pressure ratings.
NOTE: the rupture disk in the End Adapter should normally activate first, then the disk in the
Ported Adapter and finally the disk in the Tandem Nipple.
VIII. DISASSEMBLY
1) Disassemble in the reverse order of assembly.
2) Replace seals, backup rings, and rupture disks after each run.
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IX. SPECIFICATIONS
A. DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Outer Diameter (OD) 5.00 in 127 mm
Minimum Inside Diameter (ID) 2.25 in 57.2 mm
Overall Length 94.10 in 2,390 mm
Connection Up 3 ½ IF NC-38 BOX
Connection Down 3 ½ IF NC-38 PIN
B. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Max Tensile Load 350,000 lbs 155,600 daN
Max Pressure Rating 15,000 psi 103 MPa
Max Port Opening Differential Pressure 7,000 psi 49 MPa
Max Ball Opening Differential Pressure 7,000 psi 49 MPa
Maximum Temp Range -22°F – +350°F -30°C - +177°C
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X. PRODUCT STRUCTURE
Number JDE Name Qty Unit
1 1240646 ADAPTER - CROSSOVER - 3.5 IN IF BOX - 5 IN OD - WFB - DST 1 each
2 1239112 ADAPTER - PORTED - 5 IN OD - WFB - COMBINATION TOOL - DST 1 each
3 1239116 ADAPTER - SEAL - 5 IN OD - WFB - COMBINATION TOOL - DST 1 each
4 1239118 MANDREL - INNER - 5 IN OD - WFB - COMBINATION TOOL - DST 1 each
5 1239119 HOUSING - OUTER - 5 IN OD - WFB - COMBINATION TOOL - DST 1 each
6 1239122 LOCK RING - INNER MANDREL - 5 IN OD - WFB - COMB TOOL - DST 1 each
7 1239123 NIPPLE - TANDEM - 5 IN OD - WFB - COMBINATION TOOL - DST 1 each
8 1239054 HOUSING - VALVE - 5 IN OD - WFB - COMBINATION TOOL - DST 1 each
9 1239061 MANDREL - UPPER PISTON - 5 IN OD - WFB - COMB TOOL - DST 1 each
10 1239064 UPPER PISTON - 5 IN OD - WFB - COMBINATION TOOL - DST 1 each
11 1239073 SEAT - BALL - 5 IN OD - WFB - DST 2 each
12 1238324 VALVE - BALL - 5 IN OD - WFB - DST 1 each
13 1239082 BEARING - VALVE - WFB - TESTER VALVE - DST 2 each
14 1239084 OPERATOR - BALL - 5 IN OD - WFB - TESTER VALVE - DST 1 each
15 1239086 MANDREL - LOWER PISTON - 5 IN OD - WFB - COMB TOOL - DST 1 each
16 1239088 PISTON - LOWER - 5 IN OD - WFB - COMBINATION TOOL - DST 1 each
17 1239090 LOCK RING - UPPER PISTON - 5 IN OD - WFB - COMB TOOL - DST 1 each
18 1239091 ADAPTER - END - 5 IN OD - WFB - COMBINATION TOOL - DST 1 each
19 1238103 NIPPLE - CROSSOVER - 3.5 IN IF PIN - 5 IN OD - WFB - DST 1 each
20 1239096 ADAPTER - RUPTURE DISK - WFB - DST 3 each
22 769088 O-ring -013 WE402 (FKM 90 standard) SAE AS568 6 each
23 769315 O-ring -338 WE402 (FKM 90 standard) SAE AS568 4 each
24 400275 Ring, backup 3.499 x 3.133 x 0.060 peek 4 each
25 769166 O-ring -231 WE402 (FKM 90 standard) SAE AS568 6 each
26 461955 Ring, back-up PEEK 2.874 x 2.640 x 0.080 8 each
27 769252 O-ring -241 WE402 (FKM 90 standard) SAE AS568 10 each
28 465052 Ring, back-up PEEK 4.124 x 3.900 x 0.080 10 each
29 769170 O-ring -235 WE402 (FKM 90 standard) SAE AS568 2 each
30 461704 Ring, back-up PEEK 3.249 x 3.015 x 0.080 2 each
31 769174 O-ring -239 WE402 (FKM 90 standard) SAE AS568 2 each
32 461956 Ring, back-up PEEK 3.874 x 3.640 x 0.080 2 each
33 769180 O-ring -147 WE402 (FKM 90 standard) SAE AS568 4 each
34 461703 Ring, back-up PEEK 2.874 x 2.710 x 0.075 4 each
35 769289 O-ring -336 WE402 (FKM 90 standard) SAE AS568 2 each
36 1230469 Ring, back-up 337 mod PEEK 3.359 x 3.001 x 0.100 scarf cut 1 each
37 1230474 Ring, back-up 336 mod PEEK 3.311 x 2.953 x 0.100 scarf cut 3 each
38 769332 O-ring -345 WE402 (FKM 90 standard) SAE AS568 2 each
39 1230438 Ring, back-up 345 mod PTFE 4.356 x 3.998 x 0.100 4 each
40 769171 O-ring -148 WE402 (FKM 90 standard) SAE AS568 2 each
41 363320 Ring, backup 2.931 x 2.751 x 0.045 peek 4 each
42 769324 O-ring -337 WE402 (FKM 90 standard) SAE AS568 1 each
43 400507 Seal, ball FBTV 5.00in OD x 2.25in ID 2 each
44 400404 Strip, wear FBEV 5.000 in 27 inches
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