HH SERIES JARRING

Drillmec SpA
Drilling Technologies

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INTRODUCTION

Jar are used in nearly every drill string in the industry and have been for some years. The invention of hydraulic jar
reated a tool that enhanced the use of the jars by providing an impact or “blow” level that was controllable by the
driller.

LITERATURE – REFERENCE

ROLE OF JARS

Hydraulic jars are used to impart impact loads to free tools or equipment that need to be fi shed. Their effective use
requires a thorough understanding of the drillstring and its interaction with the wellbore, as their operation depends
primarily on exploiting axial loads from, and elastic energy (stretch) of, the drillstring.
Jars work by delaying release of pull loads until after the fi shing string has undergone its stretch, thus providing
sudden impact instead of gradual force to pry the fi sh free. To move a fi sh, the jarring force, or impact load, must
exceed the sticking force. How far the fi sh moves depends on the duration of the impact load.

WARNING
The jar could generate enough force to overload the rig structure. During jarring operations the loading can
be signifi cantly different than that displayed by the rig instrumentation.
The impact load travels up and down the string at the speed of sound in steel, causing spikes in the surface
loads.

HIGH POTENTIAL INCIDENT OCCURENCE

Recognizing that jarring operations can cause fatal incident or bodily injuries to the personnel, this informations are
provided in an effort to contribute to the overall safety of our Clients. It is hoped that by sharing various experiences
that others in the industry will benefi t and avoid similar incidents.
It is routine to undertake Mast and traveling equipment visual inspection at regular intervals. This must be conducted
prior to or post jarring operations or period of rough drilling, especially on surface hole. During jarring operations, all
personnel must be cleared from the drill fl oor with the exception of the Driller.
As per normal procedures for jarring operations the rig fl oor must be identifi ed as an exclusion area and must be
adhered to.

PRELIMINARY LEARNING POINTS

• Ensure that “pre-jarring” Derrick/Mast and equipment inspection is done as well as the hourly Derrick/Mast inspetions.
This should be included in the JSA (Job Safety Analysis) document.

• Previous events stressed the importance that the JSA (Job Safety Analysis) identify the requirement of having an
exclusion zone in place.

• Include the inspection of the keeper pins prior to and at regular intervals during jarring.

• A Risk assessment of removing the elevators prior to jarring (work at height) versus leaving the elevators in place
should be part of the “pre-jarring checklist”.

• Derrick and Mast shall be visually inspected at least weekly by the driller or his designate, and monthly by the PIC
(Personnel in Charge).

• The same inspection as above shall be performed after jarring, when drilling conditions generate heavy vibrations,
and before lowering or raising the mast.

• An appropriate check list shall be used for this inspection. The check list shall be signed by the Driller and handver
to the PIC. Inspection shall be recorded into Daily Drilling Report in use.
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• Any defect shall be immediately reported to the Tool-pusher and corrective action initiated.

• Structural repair, alteration or modifi cation shall be carried out following the DRILLMEC procedures for modifica-
tions.

DRILL LINE SERVICE GUIDELINES

In the guidelines of a major wire rope manufacturer is stated:

Extensive jarring causes extreme wear at the critical wear points. Short frequent cuts will shift the critical wear
points.
DRILLMEC recommend a cut of the wire rope and visual inspection of the same any one hour of jarring operations.

CARE AND OPERATION MANUAL

Notice
Jarring stuck pipe is a serious situation. The Top Drive and the entire drill string are severely stressed during this
operation. Failure of any component can occur.

It is imperative that Top Drive users exercise care and caution when using a Top Drive during and after a jarring
operation.

RECOMMENDATION:

• Due to the changing parameters of jarring operations (depth of hole, drill string, free point, type of jar, etc.) it is im-
possible to establish fi rm limits or guidelines for jarring with the Top Drive. Every situation will have to be evaluated
on individual merits with due consideration of the costs of abandoning a well.

• Jar manufacturers and Consulting Companies developed Windows-based jar placement program to determine the
optimum jar placement in the drillstring, as well as the effects of hole angle, hole curvature, and frictional drag. This
successful fi eld proven placement program is suitable for straight, directional, and horizontal hole analysis.

• The use of an Accelerator tool or a similar device in conjunction with drilling or fi shing jars can greatly reduce the
jarring forces at the Top Drive. It can absorb shock waves that are generated while jarring and protect the pipe and
Top drive from damage.

• DRILLMEC advises against using surface jars whenever possible, as the risk of damage to the Top drive will incre-
ase.

• If jarring is required, the torque applied to the drillstring will need to be released. By slowly decreasing the quill torque
shown on the hydraulic gauge, the reactive torque in the string will overcome the quill torque and the pipe will, in a
controlled manner, rotate in reverse until torsion is released. If you use hydraulic elevator, disconnet hydraulic hoses
at the elevator quick-connects to reduce the chances of elevators opening accidentally.

BEFORE JARRING

A few preparations must be performed prior to jarring stuck pipe with the Top Drive. The purpose of the pre-jarring
inspection is to provide a record of the condition of the Top Drive prior to jarring and to restrain all loose items that
could fall free during jarring.

1. Ensure that the expected jarring load does not exceed the rating of the Top Drive and any other items used for
jarring. If the expected jarring load exceeds the Top Drive rating, the Top Drive must be moved off line (removed from
the track). Jarring would than be performed with the kelly and swivel or using the hook and elevators.

2. Inspect all safety wires, lock nut, safety pins, etc. and replace as necessary.

3. Inspect the brackets and weld seams on the Top Drive Dolly.
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4. Inspect the top of the gear box, gooseneck support and washpipe assembly.

5. Inspect Torque Wrench and Torque Wrench support (lock nuts, safety pins, etc.).

6. Perform a function test of the various functions of the Top Drive. This will confi rm the integrity of the electrical-
Hydraulic connections, and also give an indication of hidden damages.

7. Inspect for fl uid leaks and listen for other unusual noises.

8. Inspect hydraulic quick couplings and tighten if required.

DURING JARRING

During extended jarring operations, inspect the Top drive frequently (one hour frequency) per the chart in the Non-
Destructive Examination document located in the Use and Maintenance manual. Immediately correct all problems
found before resuming the jarring operations to prevent damage to the Top Drive. The frequency of inspection will
depend on the intensity and duration of the jarring process.
Frequently (one hour frequency) inspect hydraulic quick-couplings for proper tightness. A loose quick-coupling can
damage hydraulic motor and cause catastrophic failure.

AFTER JARRING

1. After any jarring operation, the Top drive should be thoroughly inspected according to the following guidelines:

• Perform a thorough visual examination of the Top drive looking for any signs of damage.

• Visually inspect the mud inlet piping. Inspect the gooseneck support by removing alternate bolts and checking for
cracks.

• Check all wire locked bolts for damage or broken wires.

• Check all external bolts and nuts that are not wired for tightness. Any bolts found to be loose should be removed, coated
with Loctite 242 Thread locker, re-installed and re-torqued according to the Capscrew torque values information.

• Check all guards, vents and covers for tightness.

• Ensure that all safety cables are properly and securely attached.

• Visually examine the inside of the Junction box(es) for loose components.

• Check that all hydraulic quick-couplings are properly engaged and secured.

• Check the disk spring located bottom and above the gear case on rotary quill to ensure that they are not broken or
permanently deformed. In case of need, replace them.

• Inspect the service loop and mud line for loose connections.

• Inspect the Top Drive Dolly per the chart in the Non-Destructive Examination document located in the Use and
Maintenance manual.

2. The Top drive load path is designed according to API Specifi cation 8C; it can be treated in much the same manner
as any API hoisting equipment. The main difference is that the Top Drive has many accessories bolted on; these
should be checked for loose bolts, etc. as described above.

3. Jarring operations can be done with the load connected either to the quill or the elevators.