Coiled Tubing Cleanout Operation

Coiled Tubing Scale Cleanout
Operation
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Coiled Tubing
The CT is a continuous length of steel or composite tubing that is supplied

spooled on a large reel.
The CT unit is composed of a reel with the CT, an injector, control console,
power supply and well-control stack.
CT is used for intervention in oil and gas wells and sometimes as

production tubing in depleted wells.

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Tubing
Steel pipe 1 OD to 3.5 OD

Yield strengths of 70,000, 80,000, 90,000, 100,000 psi
Relatively thin wall
Finite life due to fatigue cycles (bending)

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Basic Equipment Package

Basic CT unit comprises:
Injector head
CT reel
Power pack
Control cabin
Pressure control equipment(PCE)

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Injector Head
Hydraulically powered
counter rotating chains
Gripper blocks mounted in
chain assembly
Injector designation based
on maximum pull
capability, e.g 30K can pull
30,000 pounds

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Typical Injector Head

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Injector Head Chain Assembly

Most injector heads have two sets of opposing endless chains
Series of gripper blocks mounted on each chain

Gripping profile of each suits a specific tubing size

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Injector Head Chain Assembly

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CT Reel
Used to store tubing
Large radius for best tubing life
Level wind assembly to wrap
tubing on and off reel

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CT Reel
Typical reel components:

Reel drum (1)
Reel drive system (2)
Levelwind assembly (3)
Lubrication system (4)
Depth counter (5)
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Power Pack
Hydraulic Power Units are the main driving components of hydraulic systems.
Consisting mainly of a motor, a reservoir and a hydraulic pump, these units
can generate a tremendous amount of power to drive most any kind of
hydraulic ram.

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Control Cabin
Primary control center for the CT
Unit
CT instrument & controls
BOP Control
Monitoring Equipment and
operations

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CTU Instruments and Controls

Primary instruments and controls
Weight indicator, circulating and wellhead pressures
Secondary instruments and controls
Depth/speed indicator, chain tensioner pressures, stripper
system pressure
Support instruments and controls
drive system pressures, BOP system pressure,

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CT Pressure Control Equipment

Consists of two Main Parts
Blowout Preventer (Secondary PCE)
Stripper Packer (Primary PCE)
Accessories
Hydraulic quick latches
Lubricator risers
Adapter flanges
Crossovers
Flow tees
In-situ test subs

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CT BOP

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CT Stripper Packer (Packoff)

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Installed above BOP and below

Injector Head.
Hydraulic activation from
Control Cabin.
Forms a dynamic seal around
CT as it moves in and out of the
well.
Allows change of packing
elements without removing CT
from well.
Energized by well pressure from
below.
Additional packoff force
provided by hydraulic pressure.
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CT BHA
CT Knuckle Joint
Minimizes Curvature Effect Of CT
Assist in traveling through
doglegs
Sealed For Pressure Containment
Load Rating Comparable To CT

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CT BHA
CT Swivel
Allows rotation to ease make up
problems
Sealed for pressure containments
High tensile capability
Ports to lubricate bearing

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Basic Equipment Layout

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CT Application
CT growth has been driven by economics, continual technological advances
and the successful utilization of CT to perform an ever-growing list of field
operations :
Scale Removal
Gas Lifting
Stimulation Fracturing & Acid treatments
Cementing
Workover Drilling / Milling
Electrical Applications Logging & perforating
Fishing
Permanent Installations Completions

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CT Advantages
The advantages associated with CT are:
The ability to operate on live wells does not require well to be killed, thus
reducing risk of formation damage.
Quick mobilization and rig up.
Ability to work Rigless no associated rig costs.
Reduced surface footprint and crew configuration.
Efficient offshore mobilization skid mounted units.
Ability to perform operations while well is producing minimize production
downtime.
No connections and thus ability for continuous circulation during live well
intervention.

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Scale Removal
Scale Control
Inorganic compound that precipitates due to loss of solubility
Requires water
Presence of CO2 increases chance of scale
Conditions
- Formation Water Naturally Produces Scale
- Combination of 2 Incompatible Waters
Three classifications
- Water Soluble NaCl
- Acid Soluble FeS, CaCO3
- Acid Insoluble BaSO4
Removal options for Acid Insoluble Scales
- Jetting
- Rotating jetting tool Slow Rotating Jetblaster
- Milling

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Scale Removal
Scale Identification
Important scale samples are obtained :
Sample Bailers
LIBs
Simple laboratory test can identify whether the scale is acid soluble
so suitable scale removal could be planned

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Scale Removal
Befor
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Case Scenario-Penara Platform
Penara-A platform is under PSC between

PETRONAS and Sapura Kencana.
The Penara has a history of scale and wax

issues. Zone change and gas lift valve
change (GLVC) operation was initially
intended for the wells at Penara-A.
However, tubing clearance operation was

unable to be completed due to obstruction
from scale/wax.
Penara is monopod platform which is

unmaned have limited deck space and
crane capacity.
Hence the CT is done with assistance of

work barge , Saujana Tujuh.

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Well Background
Item
Description
Well name
Penara A01
Location
Penara
Field
Small
Well Type
Oil Producer
Tubing Size
3 ,9.2lb/ft
Min. Restriction
2.69@ 2934m
End Of Tubing
2946m-MDDF
CO2
3%
Perforation Interval
2754-2756m-MDDF
BHT(static temp)
235 degF
Shut In BHP
2700psi

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CT Operation
Normal CTU Operation

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Catenary CTU Operation

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CT Equipment's
CT Reel with
Emergency Disconnect

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CT Reel Control
Cabin
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CT Equipment's
Batch Mixer

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Pumping Unit
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CT Equipment's
Nitrogen Converter
Liquid Nitrogen Tank

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CT Equipment's
Gooseneck(Tubing Arch
Guide)
Injector Frame
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CT Equipment's
SBOP(Slip Ram)
Dual COMBI BOP
Flowback Line
Dual COMBI BOP

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Pumping Line
Dual COMBI BOP
SBOP(Slip Ram)
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CT Equipment's
JETBLASTER Covered
With Wax

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JETBLASTER After
Cleanup
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CT BHA
Item
Description
Eternal Dimple Connector
It is attached to the CT end by set screws that engaged performed

dimples which formed using dimpling tool
FC Release Sub
essential piece of equipment used for releasing the CT from the

bottom hole assembly if it has become stuck while in the wellbore.
X-over
To provide connection between tools with different connection and

sizes
Shorty MHA
The Motor Head Assembly serves as a multi-function tool. The

Motor Head Assembly combines the CT connector, dual back
pressure valve, and hydraulic disconnect into one compact tool.
Utilizing this tool in the bottom hole assembly greatly shortens the
overall length of the complete tool string. A shorter bottom hole
assembly requires less lubricator, allowing for a much safer rig up
of the CT injector head. The components can also be separated
into different configurations depending on specific requirements.
Straight Bar
The Straight Bar is often used to extend very short tool strings,
such as a simple cleanout or lifting tool string. By extending a
short tool string the possibility of standing up in restrictions will
reduce. Therefore a smoother RIH will be achieved.
JETBLASTER
High-pressurejetting service nozzle

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CT BHA
Dimple
Connector
Straight Bar
Shorty MHA
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X over
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CT Jetblaster Head

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CT Operation
Operation
Time(hrs)
Spot , Rig up and pressure test
12.00
Slickline to perform tubing clearance
6.00
Make CT connector and termination sub
2.00
Make up and function test JetBLASTER Nozzle
4.00
Run#1-RIH with JetBLASTER and perform SCO
36.00
Run#2-Nitrogen kick off
20.00
Rig Down & Skid Well
12.00
Contingency
12.00
Miscellaneous
12.00
Total Hours
116
Total Days
4.83

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Rig Up
1. Conduct safety meeting.
2. Spot equipment to space availability.
3. Rig up treating lines, CT units and conduct function and pressure test.
4. Rig up injector head onto injector jacking frame.
5. Rig up crossover onto wellhead, necessary length of lubricators to space out between
wellhead and BOP and a pump-in tee.
6. Prepare hydraulic hoses.
7. Start up equipment and run equipment for a few minutes.
8. Jack up CT control cabin.
9. Function test injector jacking frame and BOP rams.
10. Prepare injector head and gooseneck.

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Rig Up
11. Function test RIH and POOH.
12. Install gooseneck on injector head.
13. Stab in coil into injector head.
14. Make up CT end connector.
15. Pull test and pressure test end connector.
16. Rig up BOP
17. Make up remaining BHA.
18. Pressure test riser, stuffing box and flapper check valve.
19. Secure injector with chains.

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Job Procedure
1. Pickle the CT with 7.5% HCL.
2. Circulate the CT with portable water at least twice throughout tubing volume
3. Perform surface circulation test with varying pump rate
4. Function test the JETBLASTER at surface
5. Before opening the Master Valve , pressure up above the valve equal to expected
well shut in pressure
6. After opening the valve, RIH CT at avg. 20ft/min to pass through wellhead stack
7. Increase RIH speed to avg. 50ft/min after 50 ft below wellhead stack.
8. Stop the CT 10 m above obstruction(wax/scale) as per Slickline Drift Run.
9. Start to pump seawater by increasing the pump rate and try to break through the
obstruction.
10. If no progress, pump mix of acid onto the obstruction and let it soak for at least 2
hours.
11. After soaking, RIH back with pumping SW and attempt break through the
obstruction.
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Job Procedure
11. Once CT have pass through the obstruction ,establish circulation by pumping
nitrified fluid.
12. After the CT have reached End Of Tubing, circulate 10bbls of gel and two bottoms
up with seawater or clean returns are observed at surface

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JETBLASTER Function
Test
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Back Up Slides

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N2 Kick
1. Make CT BHA as per diagram and perform pressure test
2.
Open Master and Crown valve
3. After opening the valve, RIH CT at avg. 20ft/min to pass through wellhead stack
4. Increase RIH speed to avg. 50ft/min after 50 ft below wellhead stack.
5. At 600m start pumping the nitrogen.
6. Returns are monitored at all time after pumping started.
7. Continue RIH to 900m , start pumping the nitrogen for an hour.
8. Pump the nitrogen at interval of 300m for an hour if the well is still not flowing.
9. If hydrocarbon is observed to be flowing, stop pumping N 2 and monitor well flow.
10. POOH the CT to surface. Once at surface secure the well and bleed pressure
from the riser.

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Treatment Parameters
Operating Data
Job Circulation
3500 psi
Wellhead or Choke Pressure
200 psi
Treating Fluid Data

Fluid Name
Pure Water
Specific Gravity
1.01
Sterling Bead Concentration
0.0wt%
Scale Data
Pre-job drift
2 2/2 in
Scale Eccentricity
0 in
Post Job Drift
2.63in
Scale Length
6212.0 ft
Nozzle Data
Number of Radial Nozzles
Size of Radial Nozzles
0.125in
Size of Down Jet Nozzles
0093in
Calculated Tool Data

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Max Allowable Drift Ring OD
2.688in
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Tubing Pickle Mix

Concentration
for 1000 gal
10
bbls
202
HCL 33%
85
gals
774
Portable Water
325
gals
65
Iron Control
25
lbs
Corrosion
Inhibitor
gals
Iron Control
lbs

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PowerCLEAN Gel
Item Material
Conc.
Unit
Total
Unit
Portable
Water
42
gal/bbl
4200
gal
J572
1.75
lb/bbl
175
lb
J353(O2
scavenger)
3.5
lb/bbl
350
lb
F103
0.25
gal/bbl
25
gal

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DAD Acid
Item
Material
Conc.
Unit
Total
Unit
Portable Water
420
gpt
168
gal

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CT Equipment's
Gooseneck
Strippe
r
Dual COMB
BOP
SBOP
Stripper on Close up
Riser
Wellhead
Stack
Injector Frame
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Injector Head Primary Components

Primary components/functions
include:
Hydraulic drive/brake system (1)
Drive chains and tensioners (2)
Gooseneck or guide-arch (3)
Weight indicator sensor (4)
Depth system sensor (5)
Stripper mount (6)
1
2

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Guide Arch
HR 240 - 72-in.
HR 480 - 108-in.
HR 240 - 50-in.

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API
Recommendation
s
Tubing Size
Radius
(in.)
(in.)
1-1/4 48 to 72
1-1/2 48 to 72
1-3/4 72 to 96
2
72 to
96
2-3/8 90 to 120
2-7/8
90 to
120
3-1/2 96 to 120
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Reel Swivel and Manifold

Cable
Pressure
bulkhead
Coiled tubing
Jumper cable
Reel
collector
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Reel
axle
CT isolation
valve
Reel
swivel
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CT Weight & Footprint

Equipment
Weight
(MT)
Length Width Heigh

(ft)
(ft)
t (ft)
1-1/4 x 12K ft CT
Reel
11
10
10
Injector Head
Jacking Frame
10
12
10
Control Cabin
12
Power Pack
Combi BOP
Fluid Pump
10
25
Twin Batch Mixer
22
10
Pre-mix Tank
21
Liquid Nitrogen
Tank
11
14
12

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N2 Converter
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The CT is a continuous length of steel or composite tubing that is supplied

CT is used for intervention in oil and gas wells and sometimes as

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Steel pipe 1 OD to 3.5 OD

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Basic Equipment Package

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Typical Injector Head

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Injector Head Chain Assembly

Series of gripper blocks mounted on each chain

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Injector Head Chain Assembly

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Typical reel components:

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CTU Instruments and Controls

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CT Pressure Control Equipment

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Case Scenario-Penara Platform