Operation and Maintenance Manual

Drilling Choke

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of Cooper Cameron Corporation, Cameron Willis Division. Any
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procedures or instructions, either expressed or implied, is forbidden
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Cameron Willis Division, or its authorized agent.

Initial Release A1
October 1998

Copyright © 1998 all rights reserved

by
Cooper Cameron Corporation
Cameron Willis Division

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PREFACE
The procedures included in this book are to be performed in conjunction with the
requirements and recommendations outlined in API Specifications. Any repairs to
the equipment covered by this book should be done by an authorized Cameron
Willis service representative. Cameron Willis will not be responsible for loss or
expense resulting from any failure of equipment or any damage to any property or
injury or death to any person resulting in whole or in part from repairs performed
by other than authorized Cameron Willis personnel. Such unauthorized repairs
shall also serve to terminate any contractual or other warranty, if any, on the
equipment and may also result in the equipment no longer meeting applicable
requirements.

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made when deemed necessary by Cameron Willis. Additional copies of this
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The drawings in this manual are not scaled, but the dimensions shown are
accurate. SD numbers on drawings and photographs are for artwork identification
only. Refer to component part numbers in all communications concerning this
equipment.

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Contents
Drilling Choke Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

I. Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

II. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

III. Hydraulic Choke Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

IV. Choke Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

10,000 psi WP Hydraulic Drilling Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

(Illustration and Parts List)

15,000 psi WP Hydraulic Drilling Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

(Illustration and Parts List)

10,000/15,000 psi WP Hydraulic Drilling Chokes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

(Spare Parts Lists)

10,000 psi WP Manual Drilling Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

(Illustration and Parts List)

15,000 psi WP Manual Drilling Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

(Illustration and Parts List)

10,000/15,000 psi WP Manual Drilling Chokes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

(Spare Parts Lists)

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DRILLING CHOKE MAINTENANCE (T-069,9-98)

I. PREPARATION
Note: It is not necesssary to remove the choke from the manifold to perform the
procedures outlines below

A. Hydraulic Drilling Chokes

1. Close all valves necessary to isolate the choke being serviced from well
pressures.

2. Place a warning tag on each valve closed in step 1 above, to prevent the
opening of the valves while maintenance is in progress.

3. Place a warning tag on the hydraulic control for the choke being serviced,
to prevent its selection while maintenance is in progress.

Warning: A serious accident may result if pressure enters the choke while it is
disassembled.

B. Manual Drilling Chokes

1. Close all valves necessary to isolate the choke being serviced from well
pressures.

2. Place a warning tag on each valve closed in step 1 above, to prevent the
opening of the valves while maintenance is in progress.

Warning: A serious accident may result if well pressure enters the choke while it is
disassembled.

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II. MAINTENANCE
Important: It is recommended that this maintenance be performed as soon as
practical after taking a kick.

A. Choke Body

1. Ensure that the choke is fully open.

2. Remove the actuator from the choke

body, using the appropriate actuator
wrench.

a. Use wrench P/N 40116 for hydraulic

chokes.

b. Use wrench P/N 41535 for manual

chokes.

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 3. Inspect the following critical areas on the choke body:

4.125"
(104.78 mm)

CL a.

4.00"
(101.6 mm)

SD-017234 b.

a. The actuator O-ring sealing area in the choke body. The constant
removal of the actuator to change gates and seats makes this area
susceptible to wear. The bore diameter should be 4.125" (104.78mm).
(Tolerance +.005"/-.000" [+.127mm/-.000mm]) If the bore is not within
this tolerance, the body should be returned to Cameron Willis for repair.

b. The bore of the choke body which houses the seat. This area is
susceptible to wear and corrosion. The bore diameter should be 4.000"
(101.6mm). (Tolerance +.005"/-.000" [+.127mm/-.000mm]) If the bore is
not within this tolerance, the body should be returned to Cameron
Willis for repair.

B. Choke Actuator

1. Inspect the O-ring groove(s) on the actuator nose OD every time the
actuator is removed from the choke body. Remove any nicks or burrs with a
fine emery cloth.

2. Install new O-ring(s) into the groove(s).

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 3. Inspect the O-ring groove inside the actuator nose every time the gate is
removed. Refer to Paragraph C for the gate removal procedure. If any
chrome plating in or around the groove has been eroded, the actuator
body should be returned to Cameron Willis for repair.

4. Install a new O-ring into the groove.

5. Inspect the chrome plating on the actuator nose.

a. If any of the chrome plating has been eroded down to the base metal,
the actuator body should be returned to Cameron Willis for repair.

b. If any of the base metal has been eroded, the actuator body should be
replaced.

C. Gate

1. Inspect the gate.

a. Positive seal gates only: Any wear

on the 45° chamfer prevents a
carbide seal, thus eliminating the
positive sealing capability of the
choke. The choke may still be used
for throttling; or the gate may be
reversed, subject to the limitations
below.

b. If the gate is worn more than .750" (19.05mm) back from either sealing
surface, the gate must be
replaced.

c. If any part of the gate is 45° 45°

worn completely through,

the gate must be
replaced. 1.99"
(50.55 mm)

2. If the gate is not worn,

proceed to Paragraph D.
Sealing Sealing
Surface Surface
SD-017235

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 3. If the gate is worn, reverse the gate as follows:

a. Remove the retaining nut from the center of the gate.

b. Clamp the gate pulling tool, P/N 706610, around the gate.

c. Knock the gate out, using a hammer and screwdriver.

d. Remove the gate pulling tool from the gate.

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 e. Reverse the gate, and install it into the actuator by pushing it into place.
Ensure that the two lockwashers, and the front and rear retainers, are
installed in the correct sequence.

Important: If the gate is worn on both ends, replace the gate.

f. Install the retaining nut, securing the gate.

D. Seat and Wear Sleeve

1. Remove the seat.

Yoke
Hand Pump Adaptor
Centering Disc
Spirol Pin

Pulling Head
Hydraulic Ram
Fingers

SD-017236

a. Turn the spirol pin counterclockwise, retracting the fingers into the
pulling head.

b. Insert the tool, P/N 614445-03, into

the bore of the seat.

c. Ensure that the centering disc is

firmly seated in the bore.

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 d. Turn the spirol pin clockwise until it stops, extending the fingers and
engaging the seat.

e. Thread the hydraulic ram firmly against the yoke.

f. Connect a 20,000 psi (1380 Bars) hydraulic hand pump to the tool at the
adapter.

g. Activate the pump. The hydraulic

ram will pump the seat out of the
bore.

h. Release the hydraulic pump

pressure and remove the tool and
seat from the choke body.

i. Turn the spirol pin counter-

clockwise, retracting the fingers
into the pulling head.

2. Inspect the seat.

a. If a positive seal is required. 45° 45°

1) The seat must be

reversed if there is any
wear on the 45° angle 2.00" 1.75"
on the ID of the seat. (50.8 mm) (44.45 mm)

2) The seat must be

repaired or replaced if
there is wear on both
45° angles on the ID of SD-017237

the seat.

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 b. If the seat is to be used for throttling only:

1) Moderate wear on the 45° angles on the ID of the seat is acceptable.

2) The seat must be replaced if it is worn through the entire 1.750"

diameter.

c The seat may be used as a flow restrictor, providing adequate back

pressure can be maintained, and no positive seal is required.

3. Inspect the wear sleeve. Replace the wear sleeve if:

a. It is worn through to the choke body.

b. It is cracked or broken.

c. Any part of it is missing.

4. Insert the seat into the bore of the choke.

5. Hammer the seat into position, using a wooden 2 x 4.

6. Install the actuator

into the choke body
by turning it
clockwise.

7. Tighten the actuator,

using the appropriate
actuator wrench.

a. Use wrench P/N

40116 for
hydraulic chokes.

b. Use wrench P/N

41535 for manual
chokes.

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III. Hydraulic Choke Troubleshooting
Important: Refer to Part I, Preparation, prior to disassembling the choke.

Problem Cause Solution

Choke will not open or 1. Quick-connects are a. Connect the CHOKE

close. plugged. OPEN OIL and CHOKE
CLOSE OIL outlets at the
console together, using
two male quick-connects.
Attempt to circulate
hydraulic fluid by moving
the manual choke
control lever either to
OPEN or to CLOSE. If
there is no circulation,
clean or replace the
female quick-connects.

b. If there is circulation,
connect the open and
close hydraulic lines at
the choke together,
using two female
quick-connects. Attempt
to circulate hydraulic
fluid by moving the
manual choke control
lever either to OPEN or
to CLOSE. If there is no
circulation, clean the
male quick-connects or
replace the hydraulic
lines.

c. If there is circulation,
clean or replace the
female quick-connects on
the choke actuator.

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 Problem Cause Solution

Choke will not open or 2. Actuator piston seals a. Disassemble the actuator
close. are leaking (hydraulic and inspect the cylinder
pump in the console bore. If the bore is
keeps pumping). scarred, replace the
actuator.

b. If the bore is not scarred,

replace all O-rings and
reassemble the actuator.

Hydraulic fluid leaking O-ring on the OD of the Clean the O-ring groove
around the OD of the actuator is leaking. and replace the O-ring.
actuator cover.

Hydraulic fluid leaking O-ring sealing the Clean the O-ring groove
around the position actuator rod and the and replace the O-ring.
indicator box where it is cover is leaking.
bolted to the actuator
cover.

Hydraulic fluid leaking O-ring sealing the Inspect the actuator rod. If
from the body bleed actuator rod and the the rod is scarred, replace
ports. actuator is leaking. it. Clean the O-ring groove
and replace the O-ring.

Well pressure leaking 1. Actuator body OD seal
from the body bleed
ports (while attempting
to achieve a positive seal
at operating pressure or
while testing the
manifold).
Remove the actuator from
is leaking. the choke body. Clean the
O-ring groove and replace
the O-ring. If leaking
persists, remove the
actuator from the choke
body and inspect the
sealing area in the choke
body. If the ID dimension is
not 4.125” (104.78mm)
(Tolerance + .005”/-.000”
[+.127mm/-.000mm]),
replace the body.

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 Problem Cause Solution

Well pressure leaking 2. Actuator rod O-ring Remove the actuator rod
from the body bleed seal is leaking. from the actuator body. If
ports (while attempting the actuator rod is scarred,
to achieve a positive seal it must be replaced. Clean
at operating pressure or the O-ring groove and
while testing the replace the O-ring.
manifold).

Well pressure is leaking 1. Gate and seat are not a. Ensure that the hydraulic
from the outlet, or
pressure cannot be
maintained in the choke
while it is installed in the
manifold (while
attempting to achieve a
positive seal at operating
pressure).
achieving a carbide-to- pump pressure in the
carbide seal. console is set at 300 to
325 psi (20.7 to 22.4
Bars).
b. Refer to page 10 for gate
and seat removal,
inspection, and
replacement procedures.

2. O-ring in the ID of the Remove the actuator from

actuator nose around the choke body. Clean the
the OD of the gate is O-ring groove and replace
leaking. the O-ring.

3. O-ring around the OD a. Replace the O-rings

of the seat is leaking. around the OD of the
seat. Refer to page 12 for
seat removal procedure.

b. If leaking persists,
inspect the bore in which
the seat fits. There must
be no scratches, and the
bore diameter should be
4.000” (101.6mm)
(Tolerance +.005”/-.000”
[+.127mm/-.000mm]).

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IV. Choke Specifications

Clearance Required
To Remove Actuator

SD-017238

Hydraulically Actuated Chokes

Assembly Inlet Flange Outlet Flange Dimensions

Clearance
Number Size and Pressure Size and Pressure X Y
10.34” 11.625” 38”
626209-01 3-1/8” API 5000 psi 3-1/18” API 5000 psi
(232.6mm) (295.3mm) (965.2mm)
10.34” 11.625” 38”
626215-01 4-1/16” API 5000 psi 4-1/16” API 5000 psi
(232.6mm) (295.3mm) (965.2mm)
10.34” 11.625” 38”
626211-01 3-1/16” API 10,000 psi 3-1/16” API 10,000 psi
(232.6mm) (295.3mm) (965.2mm)
10.34” 11.625” 38”
626211-02 3-1/16” API 10,000 psi SST Lined 3-1/16” API 10,000 psi SST Lined
(232.6mm) (295.3mm) (965.2mm)
10.34” 11.625” 38”
626219-01 4-1/16” API 10,000 psi 4-1/16” API 10,000 psi
(232.6mm) (295.3mm) (965.2mm)
10.34” 11.625” 39.5”
626330-01 3-1/16” API 15,000 psi 3-1/16” API 15,000 psi
(232.6mm) (295.3mm) (1003.3mm)
10.34” 11.625” 39.5”
626330-04 3-1/16” API 15,000 psi SST Lined 3-1/16” API 5000 psi SST Lined
(232.6mm) (295.3mm) (1003.3mm)
5.428” 17.5” 38”
680773 3-1/16” CIW 20,000 psi Studded 1-13/16” API 20,000 psi Studded
(137.9mm) (444.5mm) (965.2mm)

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 Clearance Required Y
To Remove Actuator

SD-017239

Handwheel Operated Chokes

Assembly Inlet Flange Outlet Flange Dimensions

Clearance
Number Size and Pressure Size and Pressure X Y
10.34” 11.625” 29.75”
626208-01 3-1/8” API 5000 psi 3-1/18” API 5000 psi
(232.6mm) (295.3mm) (755.7mm)
10.34” 11.625” 29.75”
626214-01 4-1/16” API 5000 psi 4-1/16” API 5000 psi
(232.6mm) (295.3mm) (755.7mm)
10.34” 11.625” 29.75”
626210-01 3-1/16” API 10,000 psi 3-1/16” API 10,000 psi
(232.6mm) (295.3mm) (755.7mm)
10.34” 11.625” 29.75”
626210-02 3-1/16” API 10,000 psi SST Lined 3-1/16” API 10,000 psi SST Lined
(232.6mm) (295.3mm) (755.7mm)
10.34” 11.625” 34.5”
626457-01 4-1/16” API 10,000 psi 3-1/16” API 15,000 psi
(232.6mm) (295.3mm) (876.3mm)
10.34” 11.625” 34.5”
626457-02 3-1/16” API 15,000 psi SST Lined 3-1/16” API 15,000 psi SSt Lined
(232.6mm) (295.3mm) (876.3mm)
6.25” 13.50” 34.5”
41800 2-9/16” API 20,000 psi Studded 2-9/16” API 20,000 psi Studded
(158.8mm) (342.9mm) (876.3mm)

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Spare Parts Kit: 10,000 psi WP Hydraulic Drilling Choke
P/N 49937-01
Rev. D7

Item Part Number Qty Description

3 614415-01 1 Gate, 2” Diameter
9 702640-11-44 4 O-Ring, Size 114
10 702640-21-84 4 O-Ring, Size 218
11 702640-24-14 2 O-Ring, Size 241
12 31423-35-96-95 4 O-Ring
31 40853 1 Retainer Cap
32 614750-01 2 Lockwasher
34 705926 2 Back-Up Ring, Size 241
35 702640-22-64 2 O-Ring, Size 226
44 705925 2 Back-Up Ring, Size 226
46 614387-02 1 Seat, 1-3/4” Diameter Orifice, Positive Seal
47 702640-34-24 4 O-Ring, Size 342
49 705923 4 Back-Up Ring, Size 342
41819-01 1 Position Indicator Replacement
667172-01-65 4 Washer, Hansen
702640-11-11 4 O-Ring, Size 111
667172-01-66 4 Washer, Seal-Quick
Note: Item numbers correspond to callouts on the exploded view illustration on page 20.

Spare Parts Kit: 15,000 psi WP Hydraulic Drilling Choke

P/N 626330-01-01
Rev. B1

Item Part Number Qty Description

3 614415-01 1 Gate, 2” Diameter
9 702640-11-44 2 O-Ring, Size 114
10 702640-21-44 2 O-Ring, Size 214
11 702640-24-14 2 O-Ring, Size 241
12 31423-35-96-90 2 O-Ring
32 614750-01 2 Lockwasher
34 705926 2 Back-Up Ring, Size 241
35 702640-22-64 1 O-Ring, Size 226
44 705925 1 Back-Up Ring, Size 226
46 614387-02 1 Seat, 1-3/4” Diameter Orifice, Positive Seal
47 702640-34-24 2 O-Ring, Size 342
49 705923 2 Back-Up Ring, Size 342
51 140173-01-02-03 1 U Packing
53 610108-08 1 Back-Up Ring
Note: Item numbers correspond to callouts on the exploded view illustration on page 21.

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Spare Parts Kit: 10,000 psi WP Manual Drilling Choke
P/N 626014-01
Rev. A1

Item Part Number Qty Description

5 705580-13 4 O-Ring, Size 010
9 705580-15 4 O-Ring, Size 218
11 705580-07 2 O-Ring, Size 226
12 614415-01 1 Gate, 2” Diameter
13 40853 1 Retainer Cap
14 614750-01 2 Lockwasher
16 705580-11 2 O-Ring, Size 241
18 705580-09 2 O-Ring, Size 233
22 705580-04 2 O-Ring, Size 215
26 705580-01 2 O-Ring, Size 012
28 705580-10 2 O-Ring, Size 236
33 705925 2 Back-Up Ring, Size 226
34 705926 2 Back-Up Ring, Size 241
36 614387-02 1 Seat, 1-3/4” Diameter Orifice, Positive Seal
39 702640-34-24 4 O-Ring, Size 342
40 705923 4 Back-Up Ring, Size 342
Note: Item numbers correspond to callouts on the exploded view illustration on page 23.

Spare Parts Kit: 15,000 psi WP Manual Drilling Choke

P/N 626014-02
Rev. B2

Item Part Number Qty Description

5 702640-01-04 4 O-Ring, Size 010
9 702640-21-44 2 O-Ring, Size 214
11 702640-22-64 2 O-Ring, Size 226
12 614415-01 1 Gate, 2” Diameter
13 40853 1 Retainer Cap
14 614750-01 2 Lockwasher
16 702640-24-14 4 O-Ring, Size 241
18 702640-23-34 2 O-Ring, Size 233
22 702640-21-54 2 O-Ring, Size 215
26 702640-01-24 2 O-Ring, Size 012
28 702640-23-64 2 O-Ring, Size 236
33 705925 2 Back-Up Ring, Size 226
34 705926 4 Back-Up Ring, Size 241
36 614387-02 1 Seat, 1-3/4” Diameter Orifice, Positive Seal
39 702640-34-24 4 O-Ring, Size 342
40 705923 4 Back-Up Ring, Size 342
42 140173-01-02-03 1 U Packing
43 12543-57 1 Retaining Ring
Note: Item numbers correspond to callouts on the exploded view illustration on page 24.

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