Coiled Tubing

Calculation

SWS - CAREER DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM ( PHASE - I )

COILED TUBING SERVICE CLASS ROOM TRAINING
1-Reel Capacity
Example :
Calculate the reel capacity
Where: Tubing Outside Diameter (D) = 1.5 in.
Flange Height (A) = 24 in.
Free Board (E) = 2 in.
Flange Width (B) = 72 in.
Core Diameter (C) = 72 in.

solution
1) Calculate N = (A-E) / D
N = 14
2) Calculate M = C / D
M = 48
3) L = π x N x M (B +DN)
L = 196237 in.
L = 16,353 ft.
 2- Pipe Sizes,volumes & Displacement
We can get internal volume or displaced volume directly by using
tables in “Field Data Hand Book” chapter 2 or can calculated by
following equations
The internal volume:
Vi = (π/4) di2 = 0.7854 di2
The displacement volume:
V0 = (π/4) d02 = 0.7854 d02

Where: di = internal diameter of the pipe

d0 = external diameter of the pipe
Vi = internal volume of the pipe
V0 = external volume of the pipe
 3-Annular Volumes & Capacities
Also we can directly get the annular volumes for CT inside of tubing
and tubing inside casing by using tables in “Field Data Hand Book”
chapter three ,or by using next equation

The annular volume between two pipes

Va = (π/4) (d2i-o- d2o-i) = 0.7854 (d2i-o- d2o-i)

Where: Va = annular volume between two pipes

di-o = internal diameter of the outer pipe
do-I = external diameter of the inner pipe
Example
16,200 of 1.5 in OD C.T with wall thickness 0.095in
1) What is the total volume to fill the reel for P.T
2) How many barrels can 2000 ft of this string displaced, assuming that
the well is full of water without pumping
3) If the C.T run in 3.5 in x 12.7 lb/ft tubing what will be the annular
volume between 5000 ft C.T and tubing
Solution

From “Field Data Hand Book” table (2-2)

1) Internal volume = 1.667 bbl/1000 ft
So, the total volume = 27 bbl.
2) External displacement by C.T = 2.168 bbls/1000 ft
So, the volume displaced by 2000 ft of C.T = 4.3 bbls
From “Field Data Hand Book” table (3-3)
3) The annular volume = 5.160 bbls/ 1000ft
So, the annular volume between 5000 ft C.T and tubing is
equal = 25.8 bbls
CoiledTubingSizes, Volumes &Displacements

Wall Area Internal Volume External Displacement

Outside Thickness Per Per
Diameter (Nominal) Wall Internal Per 1000 ft Per 1000ft
meter meter
in mm in mm in2 mm2 in2 mm2 ft3 gal bbls liters ft3 gal bbls liters

1 25.40 0.075 1.905 0.218 140.6 0.567 366.1 3.941 29.48 0.702 0.3661 5.454 40.80 0.971 0.5067
0.080 2.032 0.231 149.2 0.554 357.5 3.848 28.79 0.685 0.3575 5.454 40.80 0.971 0.5067
0.087 2.210 0.250 161.0 0.536 345.7 3.721 27.84 0.663 0.3457 5.454 40.80 0.971 0.5067
0.095 2.413 0.270 174.3 0.515 332.5 3.578 26.77 0.637 0.3325 5.454 40.80 0.971 0.5067
0.102 2.591 0.288 185.6 0.498 321.1 3.456 25.85 0.615 0.3211 5.454 40.80 0.971 0.5067
0.109 2.769 0.305 196.8 0.480 309.9 3.335 24.95 0.594 0.3099 5.454 40.80 0.971 0.5067
0.125 3.175 0.344 221.7 0.442 285.0 3.068 22.95 0.546 0.2850 5.454 40.80 0.971 0.5067

1.25 31.75 0.075 1.905 0.277 178.6 0.950 613.1 6.600 49.37 1.175 0.6131 8.522 63.75 1.518 0.7917
0.087 2.210 0.318 205.1 0.909 586.7 6.315 47.24 1.125 0.5867 8.522 63.75 1.518 0.7917
0.090 2.286 0.328 211.6 0.899 580.1 6.244 46.71 1.112 0.5801 8.522 63.75 1.518 0.7917
0.097 2.464 0.351 226.7 0.876 565.0 6.082 45.50 1.083 0.5650 8.522 63.75 1.518 0.7917
0.104 2.642 0.374 241.6 0.853 550.2 5.922 44.30 1.055 0.5502 8.522 63.75 1.518 0.7917

1.5 38.10 0.095 2.413 0.419 270.5 1.348 869.6 9.360 70.02 1.667 0.8696 12.272 91.80 2.168 1.1401
0.102 2.591 0.448 289.0 1.319 851.1 9.161 68.53 1.632 0.8511 12.272 91.80 2.168 1.1401
0.109 2.769 0.476 307.3 1.291 832.8 8.964 67.06 1.596 0.8328 12.272 91.80 2.168 1.1401
0.125 3.175 0.540 348.4 1.227 791.7 8.522 63.75 1.518 0.7917 12.272 91.80 2.168 1.1401
0.134 3.404 0.575 371.0 1.192 769.1 8.278 61.93 1.474 0.7691 12.272 91.80 2.168 1.1401
Annular Volumes for Coiled Tubing Inside of Tubing

Outside Internal Coiled Tubing Outside Diameter ( inches )

Weight
Diameter Diameter Annular Volume ( barrels per 1,000 ft )
NU EU IJ 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000 2,375 2,875 3,500
in In
Ib/ft Ib/ft Ib/ft bbls bbls bbls bbls bbls bbls bbls bbls

5.80 5.95 1.867 2.415 1.868 1.200 0.411

6.20 1.853 2.364 1.818 1.150 0.360
7.70 1.703 1.846 1.299 0.632

6.40 6.50 6.50 2.441 4.817 4.270 3.602 2.813 1.902 0.309
2.323 4.271 3.724 3.056 2.267 1.356
8.60 8.70 8.70 2.259 3.986 3.439 2.771 1.982 1.072
2.875 9.50 2.195 3.709 3.162 2.495 1.705 0.795
10.70 2.091 3.276 2.729 2.062 1.272 0.362
11.00 2.065 3.171 2.624 1.957 1.167 0.257
11.65 1.995 2.895 2.348 1.681 0.891

7.70 3.068 8.172 7.625 6.958 6.168 5.258 3.664 1.114

9.20 9.30 9.30 2.992 7.725 7.178 6.510 5.721 4.810 3.217 0.667
10.20 10.30 2.922 7.322 6.776 6.108 5.319 4.408 2.815 0.256
3.500 12.80 2.764 6.450 5.903 5.235 4.446 3.536 1.942
12.70 12.95 12.95 2.750 6.375 5.828 5.160 4.371 3.461 1.867
15.80 2.548 5.335 4.789 4.121 3.332 2.421 0.827
16.70 2.480 5.003 4.457 3.789 3.000 2.089 0.495

9.50 3.548 11.257 10.710 10.042 9.253 8.343 6.749 4.199 0.329
4.000 11.00 11.00 3.476 10.765 10.219 9.551 8.762 7.851 6.258 3.708
 4-Friction Pressure Drop

There is graphs shows the relationship between the friction pressure

drop and pump rate for various coiled tubing sizes for the common
oilfield fluids. “Field Data Hand Book” chapter five
Example:
What is the pressure drop occur during pumping brine water by rate 0.5
bbl/min inside 15,000 ft of 1.5 in. CT with wall thickness 0.095.

Solution
From “Field Data Hand Book” graph (5-15)
Drop in pressure = 60 psi / 1000 ft
So, drop occurs along 15,000 ft = 900 psi
FLOW RATE (BPM)
5-Stuck Pipe/ Free Point Determination

By using next equation we can determine the free point

L = S(E x As)/(F x 12)
Where: L = “Free” length of pipe (ft)
F = Pull force over the weight of the tubing used to cause
the stretch (lb)
AS = Cross-sectional area of the steel in the tubing (in 2)
S = stretch caused by the applied over pipe weight pull
force on the tubing
E = Modulus of Elasticity (30 x 10 6)
Example
There is 10,000 ft of 1¼” x 0.095” coiled tubing stuck in the well. The
tubing weight 11,720 lbs. And has an 80%minimum yield strength of
19,300 lbs. With no external pressure difference.

Solution steps
1- Pick up the string weight of 11,270 lbs. And establish a reference point.
2- Pull a 5,000 lbs. Over pull force “F” on the tubing by picking up to
16,720 lbs.
3- Measure the stretch in inches “S”, in this case assumed to be 20”.
4- Determine the cross-sectional area of the tubing “AS” by calculating as
follows:
AS = (1.252 – 1.062) x 0.7854 = 0.345 in2
5- Calculate the approximate “ free point” from the equation as follows:
L = (20 x 30,000 x 0.345)/(5,000 x 12)
L = 3450 feet of free point
6- Tubing Elongation Due To Temperature
Difference
Steel expands and contracts 0.0000828 inches per foot per degree(F) of
temperature change. A rise in temperature will cause expansion or
lengthening of the steel and lowering the temperature will cause
contraction or shortening of the steel.

The equation for determining the change in length due to temperature

changes is :
L = D x (0.0000828) x TC

Where: L = Change in length (in.)

D = Depth (ft)
TC = Average temperature change
Example:
A 15,000 ft string of tubing is being run into the well. The bottom hole
temperature is 250o F and it is 90o F on surface. Determine the increase
length in the pipe due to temperature change.

Solution
1- Calculate the average well temperature by following eq.
Average well Temperature = (BHT + Surface Temp.)/2
= (250+90)/2
= 170o F
2- Temperature change = Avg. well temp. – surface temp.
= 170 – 90
= 80o F
3- L =15,000 x 0.0000828 x 80
= 99.36 in
= 8.28
7- Buoyancy Factors Of Steel In Fluid
When the volume of steel in the tubular displaces the same volume of
fluid in the well a buoyancy effect is created due to the difference in
densities between the steel and fluid
The buoyancy factor can be calculated by following eq.
B = (DS – DF) / DS
Where: B =Buoyancy factor
DS= Density of steel
DF= Density of fluid
The weight of the tubing string in the well due to buoyancy effect
calculated as following:
WW = Wa x B
Where: WW = Weight of tubing in well fluid
Wa = Weight of tubing in air
B = Buoyancy factor
Example:
Determine the buoyancy factor for tubing suspended in 8.4 lb/gal.fluid.
Also determine the weight of 15,000 ft of 1 ¼ “ x 0.083” 1.081
lb/ft.coiled tubing in 8.4 lb/gal.fluid.
Solution

1- Density of well fluid (Df) = 8.4 lb/gal.

2- Density of the steel (Ds) = 65.5lb/gal.
3- Buoyancy factor (B) = ( Ds – Df) / Ds
(B) = (65.5-8.4) / 65.5
(B) = 0.872
4- String weight in air ( Wa) = 1.081x 15,000
( Wa) =16,215 lb.
5- String weight in well ( WW) =16,215 x 0.872
( WW) =14,140 lb.