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Phoenix Petroleum Services Ltd

Protection and Monitoring

Surface Choke Assembly

The Phoenix surface choke, is used to isolate the Integrated Surface Panel (ISP) from the high
voltage AC on the ESP cable, but allows the DC signals to and from the ISP to pass freely. This
enables communication with the Multisensor Downhole Tool (MDT) without having very high
voltages present on the ISP.

This section of the manual details the different types of choke assemblies available and where
each are used. It gives detailed information on installation of the choke, and advise on which
choke is suitable for various set-ups. Also included is a brief fault finding guide.

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SAFETY

WARNING

THE INTEGRATED SURFACE PANEL CONTAINS AND CONNECTS TO

POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES.

ENSURE THE ISP POWER IS ISOLATED BEFORE REMOVING THE GLAND

PLATE OR TERMINAL ACCESS PLATE.

THE CONNECTION TO THE CHOKE CONSOLE MAY BE LIVE EVEN WHEN

THE ISP IS NOT POWERED DUE TO VOLTAGES COMING BACK FROM THE
ESP SYSTEM.

WARNING

NEVER WORK ON THE PHOENIX CHOKE CONSOLE WHILST THE ESP IS

POWERED.

ALWAYS ISOLATE THE ESP POWER BEFORE WORKING ON THE PHOENIX

CHOKE CONSOLE.

WARNING

DISCONNECT THE CHOKE CONSOLE FROM THE TRANSFORMER AND

HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM PRIOR TO ANY INSULATION (MEGGER TM ) TEST.

ALWAYS TEST WITH;

-VE LEAD TO CABLE PHASE

+VE LEAD TO EARTH (GROUND)

NEVER SPARK DISCHARGE THE CABLE.

FAILURE TO TAKE THESE PRECAUTIONS WILL RESULT IN EQUIPMENT

DAMAGE.

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PHOENIX
COMPLIANCE NOTICE
MULTISENSOR INSTRUMENTATION IS COVERED BY THE FOLLOWING
PATENTS;
USA 5,539,375
UK patents pending
Norway patents pending
Other patents pending
MULTISENSOR SYSTEM IS COMPLIANT WITH EUROPEAN REGULATIONS
EN 50081-2 (1993) Generic Industrial Emmission Standard consisting
of the following:
EN 55011 (1991) Class A for Conducted Emmissions
EN 55011 (1991) Class A for Radiated Emmissions
EN 50082-2 (1993) Generic Industrial Immunity Standard consisting
of the following:
ENV 50140 (1993) at 10V/m for Radiated Immunity (enclosure)
ENV 50140 (1993) at 10V/m for Radiated Immunity (Pulse
modulated)
ENV 50141 (1993) at 10Vrms for Conducted RF Immunity
EN 61000-4-8 (1993) at 30A/m for Power Frequency Magnetic
Immunity
EN 61000-4-2 (1995) at 8kV air discharge and 4kV contact discharge
for Electrostatic Discharge Immunity
EN 61000-4-4 (1995) at 1kV (signal lines) and 2kV (AC power lines)
for Fast Transients Immunity
HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT IS COMPLIANT WITH FEA-M (1990)
REGULATIONS
THE PHOENIX MULTISENSOR SYSTEM IS PROVEN ACROSS THE RANGE OF
MOTORS AND PUMPS FROM THE FOLLOWING MANUFACTURERS;
Reda Pump Company, Inc
Centrilift, Inc
Oil Dynamics, Inc
ESP, Inc
ALNAS
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This manual is the copyright of Phoenix Petroleum Services Ltd and must not be copied in part or full
without the prior written permission of Phoenix Petroleum Services.

SECTION 2 - SURFACE CHOKE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

COMPLIANCE NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

1. OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.1 Star Point Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.2 3 Phase Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

3. SELECTING THE PROPER CHOKE OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3.1 Star Phase Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.2 3 Phase Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.3 Multiple ESP from a Single Transformer (Bus Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4. INSTALLATION AND WIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4.1 Star Point Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.2 3 Phase Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5. TESTING THE CHOKE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

5.1 Checking Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.2 Insulation Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.3 ISP Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

6. FAULT REPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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1. Overview

The MultiSensor from Phoenix which communicate using the ESP electrical system require a choke
console to be installed in the wellhead electrical equipment. Two options are available ;
• Star Point Choke (recognisable by having a single fuse), and
• 3 Phase Choke (with four fuses). (3 phases and ground).

Star Point Chokes are used when the star point of the system is accessible (for instance, in a transformer
terminal box) and the 3 Phase Choke when no star point is available.

Both units are supplied un-enclosed for mounting within an existing DOL Starter or Transformer, or an
enclosure option is available to IP66.

The choke system has been designed to meet the highest European Regulations of FEA-M (1990),
Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Administration. It is exempt under CE Regulations although has
been tested with the ISP and MultiSensor as a system during CE Testing.

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2. Specification

2.1 S t a r Po i n t C h o k e

Dimensions Height 20 8 m m
Wi d t h 19 4 m m
Depth 135 m m
We i g h t 3 kg

Mounting 4 o f f h o l e s f o r M 10 f i x i n g s p r o v i d e d

M a te r i a l Epoxy Resin

Finish Unfinished Moulding

Colour Black with Orange Cover

IP Rating Not rated, optional IP66 enclosure available

Connections 1 off t o S t a r Po i n t - u s e H V Wi r e
1 off to Ground
1 off Signal Cable to ISP

Fu n c t i o n s D e - C o u p l e M u l t i S e n s o r S i g n a l f r o m H i g h Vo l t a g e L i n e
Fu s e p r o t e c t i n e v e n t o f f a u l t
L i m i t s i g n a l c o n n e c t i o n v o l t a g e t o I S P t o 20 0 V a c / d c

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2.2 3 Phase Choke

Dimensions Height 350 m m

Wi d t h 555 m m
Depth 18 0 m m
We i g h t 30 k g

Mounting 4 o f f h o l e s f o r M 10 f i x i n g s p r o v i d e d

IP Rating Not rated, optional IP66 enclosure available

Connections 3 off t o P h a s e A , B , C - u s e H V Wi r e

1 off to Ground
1 off Signal Cable to ISP

Fu n c t i o n s D e - C o u p l e M u l t i S e n s o r S i g n a l f r o m H i g h Vo l t a g e L i n e
Fu s e p r o t e c t i n e v e n t o f f a u l t
L i m i t s i g n a l c o n n e c t i o n v o l t a g e t o I S P t o 20 0 V a c / d c

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MOTOR TERMINALS A

INTEGRATED SURFACE PANEL (ISP)

B
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SW3
SW6
POINT A B C D E F G H OFF OFF OFF OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SW2
SW5
CHOKE OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SW1
SW7
A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H

1+ 2+ 3+ 4+ 5+ 6+ 7+ 8+ +12V GND 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+ 5+ 6+ 7+ 8+
1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- +12V GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND
ANALOGUE OUTPUTS ANALOGUE OUTPUTS

FUSE

EARTH RESET
TRIP ALARM TOOL MAINS
MODBUS 232
X Y

00
TX
RX
RTS
N.C.
N.C.

N.O.
N.O.
LINE

COM
COM

MODBUS 485 MBM 485

CHASSIS

A B Y Z A B Y Z

CYBER KEY

TO ESP CABLE SIGNAL CABLE POWER SUPPLY

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SW3
SW6
A B C D E F G H OFF OFF OFF OFF
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SW2
SW5
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SW1
SW7
A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H
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1+ 2+ 3+ 4+ 5+ 6+ 7+ 8+ +12V GND 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+ 5+ 6+ 7+ 8+
1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- +12V GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND
ANALOGUE OUTPUTS ANALOGUE OUTPUTS

FUSE

RESET
MODBUS 232 TRIP ALARM TOOL MAINS
X Y

00
TX
RX
RTS
N.C.
N.C.

N.O.
N.O.
LINE

COM
COM

MODBUS 485 MBM 485

CHASSIS

A B Y Z A B Y Z

EARTH TO WELL HEAD

SIGNAL CABLE
PHOENIX

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3. Selecting the proper Choke Option

In all instances the use of a Star Point Choke is preferred ;

• lower cost or purchase and maintenance,
• minimum number of fuses,
• smaller,
• provides for better de-coupling.

This is not always possible and to review, four electrical systems which may be used (below) and referred
to in the selection.

DELTA STARTER AFTER STARTER BEFORE VARIABLE SPEED

CONNECTED THE TRANSFORMER THE TRANSFORMER DRIVE WITH
SYSTEM STAR CONNECTED
TRANSFORMER

TO WELLHEAD

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3.1 Star Phase Choke

Star Point Choke is only used when the star point will remain
electrically connected to the downhole ESP when the variable
speed drive or starter package is stopped. It is not suitable ;
• where there is no star point (delta connected
secondary), or
• where there is a disconnect contactor after the
transformer secondary.

For these two systems use the 3 Phase Option.

DELTA
STARTER VARIABLE SPEED CONNECTED
BEFORE DRIVE WITH SYSTEM
THE STAR CONNECTED
TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER

TO WELLHEAD

3.2 3 Phase Choke

A 3 Phase Choke can be used with all the systems drawn on

page 10. However as was stated it is preferred that a Star Point
Choke be used where possible and this leaves the scenario to
the left as those for the 3 Phase Choke.

DELTA STARTER AFTER

CONNECTED THE TRANSFORMER
SYSTEM

TO WELLHEAD

3.3 M u l t i p l e ES P f r o m a S i n g l e Tr a n s f o r m e r ( B u s S y s te m s )

Where a bus system is installed then the above still applies.

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4. I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d Wi r i n g

Th e I n te g r a te d S u r f a c e Pa n e l c o n t a i n s a n d c o n n e c t s t o p o te n t i a l l y
lethal voltages.

E n s u r e t h e I S P p o w e r i s i s o l a te d b e f o r e r e m o v i n g t h e g l a n d p l a te o r
te r m i n a l a c c e s s p l a te .

Th e c o n n e c t i o n t o t h e C h o k e C o n s o l e m a y b e l i v e e v e n w h e n t h e I S P
i s n o t p o w e r e d d u e t o v o l t a g e s c o m i n g b a c k f r o m t h e ES P s y s te m .

A l l H i g h Vo l t a g e c a b l e s ( t o S t a r Po i n t o r P h a s e s A , B o r C ) m u s t m e e t
the local regulatory requirements and be specified to a minimum of ;
S t a r Po i n t ; 30 0 0 Va c n o m i n a l
P h a s e s ; 8 6 6 0 Va c n o m i n a l

R e f e r t h e Te s t i n g S e c t i o n p r i o r t o a n y H V Te s t i n g ( I n s u l a t i o n o r
Fu n c t i o n ) o f t h e e l e c t r i c a l s y s te m ( S t a r te r, Tr a n s f o r m e r ) t o w h i c h t h e
choke connects.

4.1 S t a r Po i n t C h o k e

Fixing details are attached.

Install a ground conductor between the ground terminal (lower centre of the choke) and the transformer
ground.

Ensure that the transformer ground has a good connection to the

w e l l h e a d o r r u n a s e p a r a te c a b l e f r o m t h e c h o k e g r o u n d t o t h e
w e l l h e a d . Po o r g r o u n d i n g w i l l c a u s e M u l t i S e n s o r c o m m u n i c a t i o n s
problems.

Run the high voltage cable from the Star Point connection (M5 stud) and the star point of the transformer.

Connect the two wire signal cable to TB1-1/2 (this signal cable runs to the ISP Tool-line and Chassis).
Ensure that ;

Choke TB1 goes to ISP

1 (left) LINE
2 (right) CHASSIS

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CABLE TO
WELLHEAD ISP TB1-LINE/CHASSIS

4.2 3 Phase Choke

SIGNAL CABLE GROUND H.V.

Install a ground conductor between the ground terminal (lower centre of the choke) and the transformer
ground.

Ensure that the transformer ground has a good connection to the

w e l l h e a d o r r u n a s e p a r a te c a b l e f r o m t h e c h o k e g r o u n d t o t h e
w e l l h e a d . Po o r g r o u n d i n g w i l l c a u s e M u l t i S e n s o r c o m m u n i c a t i o n s
problems.

Run the high voltage cable from ;

3 Phase Choke Connection to HV System

Phase A (leftmost) M5 Stud Phase A
Phase B (centre) M5 Stud Phase B
Phase C (rightmost) M5 Stud Phase C

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Connect the two wire signal cable to TB1-1/2 (this signal cable runs to the ISP Tool-line and Chassis).
Ensure that ;

Choke TB1 goes to ISP

1 (left) LINE
2 (right) CHASSIS

3 PHASE
CHOKE

A B C

ISP TB TOOL LINE/CHASSIS EARTH CABLE TO

ESP CABLE

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5 Te s t i n g t h e C h o k e A s s e m b l y

D i s c o n n e c t t h e C h o k e C o n s o l e f r o m t h e Tr a n s f o r m e r a n d H i g h
Vo l t a g e S y s te m p r i o r t o a n y I n s u l a t i o n ( M e g g e r ™ ) Te s t .

A l w a y s Te s t w i t h ;

-ve lead to cable phase

+ve lead to earth (ground)

Never spark discharge the cable.

Fa i l u r e t o t a k e t h e s e p r e c a u t i o n s w i l l r e s u l t i n e q u i p m e n t d a m a g e .

5.1 C h e c k i n g Fu s e s

Fuses are Bussman HVJ1/8 and when measured with an ohmmeter should be in the range 30 to 40 ohms.
If outside this range replace the fuse.

5.2 I n s u l a t i o n Te s t i n g

High voltage system must be isolated from the lightning barrier and link to the ISP prior to testing.
Always disconnect and isolate with HV sleeving the cable entering the lightning barrier. If you do not the
lightning barrier will cause the insulation test to fail.

As a precautionary measure disconnect the cable from the choke TB1 (which goes to the ISP) during
testing.

DISCONNECT AND
ISOLATE HV CABLE
TO LIGHTNING BARRIER
L I N E BA R R I E R

DISCONNECT
AS A PRECAUTION
ISP TB TOOL LINE/CHASSIS

STAR POINT CHOKE

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5.3 I S P Te s t i n g

When powered on, the ISP will test the basic function of the choke and confirm ;
• low voltage insulation level (100 Vdc test) is good, and
• communications are being received from the MultiSensor.

The ISP will identify if the fuse has failed in the Star Point Choke. It is not possible to determine if any
one fuse has failed in the 3 Phase Choke until the ESP is running. If such a fault is suspected when the
unit is running then an alarm message will display requesting the choke fuses to be tested.

Refer the ISP User Manual Fault Finding section on Page 51.

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6.0 FA U LT R E P O R T I N G

I n t h e e v e n t o f p r o b l e m s w i t h t h e M u l t i s e n s o r s y s te m t h e f o l l o w i n g f o r m
should be filled in and sent to Phoenix to assist in resolving of the problem

Th e r e l e v a n t e n g i n e e r r e p o r t i n g t h e f a u l t m u s t f i l l o u t t h e f o l l o w i n g
p a r a m e te r s

Nature of problem -

Effects on system -

SYSTEM
Date Engineer
Client Well site
Pump on/ off Bottom hole temp
Well free flowing/ back spinning Megga value of cable
Single/ 3- phase surface choke Surface fuses checked (state)
Check frame test on tool (state) Tool installed/ pulled
MULTISENSOR
Serial No Zero Cal (Cz) mA
Calibration Module No Full Cal (Cf) mA
Tool Speed Hz Current Leakage (Cl) mA
PANEL
Serial No Fuses checked 4 off (state)
ISP/ MSP/ Multi or TSP Check output voltage + - V
Version of Firmware Digital board serial No
WELL PARAMETERS (please state units)

PI Pd Ti Tm Flow Vib
ISP Only – (Report Diagnostics for)
Open Current mA Voltage mA Stability mA
Power up Panel check fault log (state) Analogue board fitted
MSP Only
Modbus board fitted Logger board fitted
Relay board fitted Analogue Qty

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