The free point is estimated by applying overpull to the pipe and measuring how much the pipe stretches in response. To estimate the free point, first find the total string weight. Pipe in a well filled with fluid will weigh less than the pipe's calculated weight in air because of the buoyancy effect of the well fluid. If the well contains fluid, the weight of the pipe string must be adjusted for buoyancy. To find the appropriate buoyancy factor, refer to Table 2—Buoyancy Factors. The appropriate buoyancy factor can also be calculated using the formula below: Buoyancy Factor = 1 (Mud Weight in Ib/gal + 65.63) If the rig's weight indicator is zeroed with the block, the total string weight should also include the weight of the block. Given the total string weight, find the amount of overpull needed to stretch the pipe 3-1/2 in./1,000 ft. To find the overpull, refer to Table 3—Overpull Weights, or use the following formula: Overpull = 2208.5 x Pipe Weight/ft can free. stret Fre A fre the 1 shot typic shot conc clos reac upp Fre A fre the | addi poin ame can man of bi‘ree-Point Services Table 1—Weatherford's Process for Estimating Free Point Action Example Determine the total string weight, adjusted for buoyancy. Add the weight of the block, when applicable. For 13,500 ft (4,174,8 m) of 2 3/8-in., 8-round tubing weighing 4.7 lb/ft, calculate the weight of the string in air by multiplying the pipe length by the pipe weight: 13,500 ft x 4.7 Ib/ft = 63,450 Ib Adjust the string weight for the buoyancy effect of the 10-Ib/gal mud by multiplying the string weight by the buoyancy factor of the mud (0.847): 63,450 Ib x 0.847 = 53,742 Ib If the rig's weight indicator is zeroed with the block, add the weight of the block to find the total string weight: 53,742 Ib + 11,000 Ib = 64,742 Ib Pick up the total string weight {adjusted for buoyancy and the block, lwhen applicable) [Mark the pipe at the top of the rotary. Apply the overpull necessary to stretch the pipe 3.5 in./1,000 ft (88.9 mmv304.8 m) In this example, the overpull needed to stretch the pipe is 10,000 Ib (4,535.9 kg). Mark the pipe at the top of the rotary. Measure the distance between the two marks, Divide the distance by 3.5, then multiply Ithe answer by 1,000 to find the estimated depth to the free point. 5 Wear Araneta 2 For the purposes of this example, assume that the distance between the two marks is 29 in. (736.6 mm). 29 in. + 3.5 = 8.286 8.286 x 1,000 = 8,286 In this example, the estimated free point is at 8,286 ft (2,525.6 m).ree-Point Services Table 1—Weatherford’s Process for Estimating Free Point Determine the total string weight, adjusted for buoyancy. Add the weight of the block, when applicable. For 13,500 ft (4,174,8 m) of 2 3/8-in., 8-round tubing weighing 4.7 lb/ft, calculate the weight of the string in air by multiplying the pipe length by the pipe weig! 13,500 ft x 4.7 Ib/ft = 63,450 Ib Adjust the string weight for the buoyancy effect of the 10-Ib/gal mud by multiplying the string ‘weight by the buoyancy factor of the mud (0.847): 63,450 Ib x 0.847 = 53,742 Ib If the rig's weight indicator is zeroed with the block, add the weight of the block to find the total string weight: 53,742 Ib + 11,000 Ib = 64,742 Ib Pick up the total string weight (adjusted for buoyancy and the block, when applicable). Apply the overpull necessary to stretch the pipe 3.5 in./1,000 ft 88.9 mmv/304.8m IMark the pipe at the top of the rotary. Measure the distance between the two marks. 3__|Mark the pipe at the top of the rotary, | In this example, the overpull needed to stretch the pipe is 10,000 Ib (4,535.9 kg) For the purposes of this example, assume that the distance between the two marks is 29 in. (736.6 mm) Divide the distance by 3.5, then multiply the answer by 1,000 to find the estimated depth to the free point. 22 29 in. + 3.5 = 8.286 8.286 x 1,000 = 8,286 In this example, the estimated free point is at 8,286 ft (2,525.6 m),