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Work Instructions for Weatherford Casing Cutters

Recommended BHA for 9-5/8” Casing Cutting:

1. 8” OD Bull Nose w/ 6-5/8” Reg P. (Use Bit if Bull nose not in place) (M/up- 52 kft-lbs)
2. 8-1/4” OD Weatherford A1 M 23 Multi String Cutter. (Sweep set to cut 9-5/8”)
(M/up- 52 kft-lbs for Top sub to cutter body)
3. 8-1/4” or 8-1/2” Non-Rotating Stabilizer 4-1/2” IF P X B (M/up- 28 kft-lbs)
4. 1 or 2 stands Drill Collar.
5. Drill Pipes to surface.

Operating Procedure:

1. Surface test cutter at surface to check knives opening. Once surface test is OK. Drain the string,
close the knives completely inside cutter body, and put 2 rounds of duct tape to secure knives
and avoid opening of same while RIH.
2. RIH to the cutting depths.
NOTE: Choose cutting depth to avoid cutting across collars. Keep a good tally record as per
knives depth.
3. Record the up/down weight of the string without pumps. Set TDS limit to 9 kft-lbs.
4. Rotate the string to recommended RPM (50-70) and record the free rotating torque and the
rotating string weight. Chain the brakes at cutting depth.
5. Kick pumps ON to the GPM, to have a standpipe pressure, 900-1200 psi. Keep the pressure as to
one stable value between this limit.
6. With the increase in pressure, increase in torque might be noticed. Flow is the key and not the
pressure. Do not pump excessive as this might initiate the damage to the nozzles or the
indicator.
7. Cut can be confirmed with any of the below mentioned indications.
a. Surface pressure drop.
b. Loss of high or erratic torque and torque smooths out.
c. Loss of high or erratic torque to free rotating torque
d. Loss of circulation/ Returns in annulus
e. Work string stalls out
f. Casing that is being cut rotates.
g. Work string weight increase.
8. Once any of the indications are found, continue to rotate the string for 3 -5min to smooth out
the cut portion.
9. Turn the pumps off and then the RPM.
10. Pick up the string slowly and carefully. Closely monitor the weight indicator for arms getting
hung in the cut area.
11. Commence to POOH.
12. At surface, check the tool for any wear and the arms to be checked for any damage. Once used,
arms should be avoided to be re-run and new set of arms should be used.
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Recommended BHA for 13-3/8” Casing Cutting:

1. 8” OD Bull Nose w/ 6-5/8” Reg P. (Use Bit if Bull nose not in place) (M/up- 52kft-lbs)
2. 8-1/4” OD Weatherford A1 M 23 Multi String Cutter. (Sweep set to cut 13-3/8”)
(M/up- 52 kft-lbs for Top sub to cutter body)
3. X-over 4-1/2” IF P X 6-5/8” Reg B (M/up_ 4-1/2” IF- 28 kft-lbs)
4. 12-1/4” IB or Non-Rotating Stabilizer 6-5/8” Reg P X B (M/up_6-5/8” Reg- 52 kft-lbs)
5. X-over 6-5/8” Reg P X 4-1/2” IF B
6. 1 or 2 stands Drill Collar.
7. Drill Pipes to surface.

Operating Procedure:

1. Open the service connection of cutter from the top sub and remove the existing indicator
assembly that was used for cutting 9-5/8” casing. Replace the same with indicator assembly
pre-set for 13-3/8” casing cutting by Weatherford Base. Use the setting tool sent to remove
and install the indicator assembly.
2. Surface test cutter at surface to check knives opening. Once surface test is OK. Drain the
string, close the knives completely inside cutter body, and put 2 rounds of duct tape to
secure knives and avoid opening of same while RIH.
3. RIH to the cutting depths.
NOTE: Choose cutting depth to avoid cutting across collars. Keep a good tally record as per
knives depth.
4. Record the up/down weight of the string without pumps. Set TDS limit to 9 kft-lbs.
5. Rotate the string to recommended RPM (50-70) and record the free rotating torque and the
rotating string weight. Chain the brakes at cutting depth.
6. Kick pumps ON to the GPM, to have a standpipe pressure, 900-1200 psi. Keep the pressure
as to one stable value between this limit.
7. With the increase in pressure, increase in torque might be noticed. Flow is the key and not
the pressure. Do not pump excessive as this might initiate the damage to the nozzles or the
indicator.
8. Cut can be confirmed with any of the below mentioned indications.
a. Surface pressure drop.
b. Loss of high or erratic torque and torque smooths out.
c. Loss of high or erratic torque to free rotating torque
d. Loss of circulation/ Return in annulus.
e. Work string stalls out
f. Casing that is being cut rotates.
g. Work string weight increase.
9. Once any of the indications are found, continue to rotate the string for 3 -5min to smooth
out the cut portion.
10. Turn the pumps off and then the RPM.
11. Pick up the string slowly and carefully. Closely monitor the weight indicator for arms getting
hung in the cut area.
12. Commence to POOH.
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13. At surface, check the tool for any wear and the arms to be checked for any damage. Once
used, arms should be avoided to be re-run and new set of arms should be used.

Recommended BHA for 20” Casing Cutting:

1. 8” OD Bull Nose w/ 6-5/8” Reg P. (Use Bit if Bull nose not in place)
2. 12” OD Weatherford A1 M 23 Multi String Cutter. (Sweep set to cut 20”)
3. 17-1/4” or 17-1/2” Non-Rotating Stabilizer 6-5/8” Reg P X B
4. 1 or 2 stands Drill Collar.
5. X-over 6-5/8” Reg P X 4-1/2” IF B
6. Drill Pipes to surface.

Operating Procedure:

1. Surface test cutter at surface to check knives opening. Once surface test is OK. Drain the
string, close the knives completely inside cutter body, and put 2 rounds of duct tape to
secure knives and avoid opening of same while RIH.
2. RIH to the cutting depths.
NOTE: Choose cutting depth to avoid cutting across collars. Keep a good tally record as per
knives depth.
3. Record the up/down weight of the string without pumps. Set TDS limit to 9 kft-lbs.
4. Rotate the string to recommended RPM (40-60) and record the free rotating torque and the
rotating string weight. Chain the brakes at cutting depth.
5. Kick pumps ON to the GPM of 130 to 170 GPM (+/-) to have a standpipe pressure, 900-1200
psi. Keep the pressure as to one stable value between this limit.
6. With the increase in pressure, increase in torque might be noticed. Flow is the key and not
the pressure. Do not pump excessive as this might initiate the damage to the nozzles or the
indicator.
7. Cut can be confirmed with any of the below mentioned indications.
a. Surface pressure drop.
b. Loss of high or erratic torque and torque smooths out.
c. Loss of high or erratic torque to free rotating torque
d. Loss of circulation
e. Work string stalls out
f. Casing that is being cut rotates.
g. Work string weight increase.
8. Once any of the indications are found, continue to rotate the string for 3 -5min to smooth
out the cut portion.
9. Turn the pumps off and then the RPM.
10. Pick up the string slowly and carefully. Closely monitor the weight indicator for arms getting
hung in the cut area.
11. Commence to POOH.
12. At surface, check the tool for any wear and the arms to be checked for any damage. Once
used, arms should be avoided to be re-run and new set of arms should be used.
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Recommended BHA for 30” Casing Cutting:

1. 8” OD Bull Nose w/ 6-5/8” Reg P. (Use Bit if Bull nose not in place)
2. 12” OD Weatherford A1 M 23 Multi String Cutter. 6-5/8” Reg Conn (Sweep set to cut 30”)
3. Crossover as required.
4. 26” Non-Rotating Stabilizer 7-5/8” Reg P X B
5. 1 or 2 stands Drill Collar.
6. X-over 6-5/8” Reg P X 4-1/2” IF B
7. Drill Pipes to surface.

Operating Procedure:

1. Open the service connection of cutter from the top sub and remove the existing indicator
assembly that was used for cutting 20” casing. Replace the same with indicator assembly pre-set
for 30” casing cutting by Weatherford Base. Use the setting tool sent to remove and install the
indicator assembly.
2. Re-install the top sub and torque it to the same value as that of the top connection i.e 52,000 ft-
lbs
3. Surface test cutter at surface to check knives opening. Once surface test is OK. Drain the string,
close the knives completely inside cutter body and put 2 rounds of duct tape to secure knives
and avoid opening of same while RIH.
4. RIH to the cutting depths.
NOTE: Choose cutting depth to avoid cutting across collars. Keep a good tally record as per
knives depth.
5. Record the up/down weight of the string without pumps. Set TDS limit to 9 kft-lbs.
6. Rotate the string to recommended RPM (40-60) and record the free rotating torque and the
rotating string weight. Chain the brakes at cutting depth.
7. Kick pumps ON to the GPM of 130 to 170 GPM (+/-) to have a standpipe pressure, 900-1300 psi.
Keep the pressure as to one stable value between this limit.
8. With the increase in pressure, increase in torque might be noticed. Flow is the key and not the
pressure. Do not pump excessive as this might initiate the damage to the nozzles or the
indicator.
9. Cut can be confirmed with any of the below mentioned indications.
a. Surface pressure drop.
b. Loss of high or erratic torque and torque smooths out.
c. Loss of high or erratic torque to free rotating torque
d. Loss of circulation
e. Work string stalls out
f. Casing that is being cut rotates.
g. Work string weight increase.
10. Once any of the indications are found, continue to rotate the string for 3 -5min to smooth out
the cut portion.
11. Turn the pumps off and then the RPM.
12. Pick up the string slowly and carefully. Closely monitor the weight indicator for arms getting
hung in the cut area.
13. Commence to POOH.
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14. At surface, check the tool for any wear and the arms to be checked for any damage. Once used,
arms should be avoided to be re-run and new set of arms should be used.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Soft break the service connection on cutter prior to laying down in
Weatherford Basket for backload.
• Also, please assure all setting tools and spares and service tools
used are kept secured and safe inside the Weatherford Baskets