Q4J The heaviest string of pipe to be run in the14000FT offshore Texas well is the

intermediate
casing. It weighs approximately 400000Ibs. buoyed in mud. hoisting system must also
lift the
traveling block that weighs 40000lbs. and provide 100000lbs. of over-pull
capability. The drawworks
can provide 3000hp. Eight lines are strung between the crown block and the
traveling block. Drum
diameter 30in.

A. Calculate the total pull that the hoisting system must be able to apply for this
well(ie. the
maximum expected hoisting load seen on the weight indicator including the over-pull
capability). Use this maximum expected hoisting load for the remaining
calculations.

B. Calculate the tension in one of the lines between the crown block and the
traveling block
assuming a friction-less system

C. Calculate the static tension in the fast line when upward motion is pending (use
the
appropriate average efficiency factor for a real system where there is friction)

D. Calculate the maximum hook horsepower available.

E. Calculate the maximum hoisting speed.(This is a mechanical limitation. The

practical
limitation will usually be the swabbing effect on the hole)