Wellheads and Xmas Trees DPT May 2004

IPM DPT
Wellheads and Xmas Trees
DPT Wellheads & Xmas Trees

Wellheads
Module Objectives
At the end of this presentation YOU will:
 Be familiar with Wellhead and Xmas tree components
 Be able to select an appropriate type of Wellhead

system for a standard land / jack-up operation
 Be familiar with API Specification 6A
 Be aware of a some of the issues with installation and

use of surface wellheads

Wellheads
What is a wellhead ?
The wellhead is the surface foundation
on which the well is built up during the
drilling operations and is the base for the x-
mas tree for production operations.

Wellheads - Drilling
During drilling process :
Do not put gauges
/ small fittings directly The well is controlled
onto flanges
by a BOP and choke
manifold
As the well is drilled :

Each annulus is
sealed off by
the wellhead
Wellheads - Completed well
After the tubing is installed :
The BOP's are
Xmas Tree
removed
The Christmas tree

is installed to control
the flow from the
well
Wellhead
Do not put gauges / small fittings

directly onto flanges

Wellheads - Completed well
Acceptable to have gauge here There are 3 things wrong
as there are 2 master valves between with this wellhead – x-mas
well pressure and small fittings
tree configuration, which
are they ?

Wellhead systems must be designed to :
Withstand tensile loads of suspended
1
tubulars
2 Provide a pressure sealing capability

ISOLATE the well from the
Life of Well external environment
•Drilling
•Production ISOLATE between casings and
•Workover downhole formations
•Suspension
•Abandonment MAINTAIN PRESSURE during
well control operations, well testing
or shut in periods.
What does a wellhead do ?
1 HANG-OFF WEIGHT
2 CONTAINS PRESSURE
3 MONITOR THE WELL SAFETY
PROVIDE A BASE FOR THE

4 XMAS TREE
What do we find ?
Flow Control
Equipment ( 3/4/5 ) Xmas Tree
Tubing
C Section
Suspension
Equipment ( 2 )
B Section
Casing
A Section
Suspension
Equipment ( 1 )
What do we find ?
Using the diagram on the right:
1) How many casing strings does

this well have ? 4 Xmas Tree
2) What pressures are the valves on
A, B and C sections seeing ?
3) How are the different annuli
C Section
called ?
B Section
A Section

Wellhead Standards: API 6A
 Covers Wellhead and Xmas Tree equipment
 Mainly manufacture and specification.
 Does not really cover, application, installation or operational aspects.
 Guidelines on selection of equipment and quality assurance ( Product
Specification Levels – PSL).
 Temperature and Pressure Ratings
 Materials
 Standard & H2S / CO2 Conditions (NACE standard)
 Requirements for welding on wellhead equipment
 Quality control, marking of equipment, storing and shipping.
 Details specific requirements for the different components.

What are the main components ?
Xmas Tree
Tubing Head Spool
Casing Head Spool
Casing Head Housing

Well Head Types
1. Conventional spooled system
2. Compact spool systems
3. Subsea wellheads
4. Splitter wellheads where conductor
slots are limited
This short course will concentrate exclusively on conventional
spool systems
Conventional spooled system
BOP Stack
Tubing Head Spool
Casing Head Spool
Casing Head Housing

Compact Wellheads
• The BOP Stack can
be left in place until
the installation of
Xmas tree.
• It saves rig time.
• Reduction of flanged
connections.

Subsea Wellheads
• Build on single unit. Concept of
compact wellheads was derived
from subsea wellheads.
• Each casing string is landed on
top of the previous one.

Splitter Wellheads

What are the common flange sizes used in
wellhead equipment ?

Conventional System - Standard Flange Sizes
The following are the nominal flange
sizes: inches millimeters
1 13/16 46
2 1/16 52
2 9/16 65
3 1/16 or 3 1/8 78 or 79
4 1/16 103
5 1/8 130
7 1/16 179
9 228
11 279
13 5/8 346
16 ¾ 425
18 ¾ 476
20 ¾ 527
21 ¼ 540
26 ¾ 680
30 762
Notes:
1) When converting to millimeters they are rounded to the nearest millimeter.
2) For flanges, the nominal flange size is equal to the bore size of the flange,
but for wellhead sections the bore size is slightly smaller. Bore sizes for
wellheads can be found in Table 10.34 of API Spec 6A.
Pressure Ratings of Equipment
Wellhead equipment is designed to work in one of the following
working pressures:
Psi Mpa
2000 13.8
3000 20.7
5000 34.5
10,000 69.0
15,000 103.5
20,000 138.0
Note: The MPa readings are rounded off to preserve the same
ratio of pressure ratings.

Temperature Ratings
Table 4.2 of API Spec. 6A illustrates the temperature ratings
classification for wellhead components.
Note: Temperatures listed in table refer to surface temperatures and not BHST.

Material Specifications
The table below from API Spec 6A illustrates the material specifications for
wellhead components. The material specification is dependent on the
concentration of H2S and CO2 in the produced fluid.

Product Specification Levels - PSLs
API Specification 6A has a system for quality control in the manufacture of
equipment. This systems has four product specification levels ( PSL 1- 4 )
The more critical the application ( temperature, pressure and fluid
composition ) of the wellhead the higher the PSL level is.
A higher PSL level requires a greater level of testing and the traceability of
the materials.
Appendix A of the specification has a flow chart which helps define the
PSL level required.

API Spec 6A flow chart to determine PSL level.

Casing Head Housing
First element of the
wellhead

Casing Head Housing - Functions
• It is normally connected to the surface
casing.
• Supporting the next string of casing
• Provides connection to the BOP and

together with it can:
• Seal the wellbore (from the atmosphere)
• Control access to the wellbore :

• for pressure control
• or fluid returns during drilling operations.
Casing Head Housing - Description
Top connection flanged (standard)
Ring groove
Side outlets
threaded or
Landing area for studded
Casing Hanger
Test port
Slip-on weld or threaded

bottom connection
CHH - Bottom Connection
Slip-on weld bottom Threaded bottom

connection (standard) connection
CHH – Slip lock type
Advantages:
• Can be installed faster than a slip-on weld type.
• Can be re-installed or removed. This allows to use
it as a temporary tool while drilling the intermediate
hole.

CHH - Type of Outlets
Most common Threaded

on CHH - usually
low pressure and outlet
low cost Studded
flange
outlet
Flanged
Clamp hub
Integral
outlet
outlet
CHH - Base Plate
The casing head may be used in
conjunction with a base plate for more
effective weight distribution.
Cellar
Surface casing
Conductor pipe
CHH – Identification
API Specification 6A
Each casing head is identified by :
1. nominal size (nominal top flange).
2. Outlets size and type
3. Bottom connection
4. pressure rating (working pressure).
5. Type of material.
6. Temperature rating designation.
7. PSL level.
CHH - Identification
Example :
•
•
•
•
•
•
API nominal top flange

working pressure

What happens after installing the
Casing Head Housing ?
•Nipple up and test BOPs

•Install wear bushing.
•The next hole section is drilled. ( Intermediate for example )
•The intermediate casing is run in the hole and is cemented.
•WOC
•P/U BOPs
•A rough cut is performed to allow retrieving remaining casing
and removing BOPs.
•Fine cut w/ bevels is performed.

Casing hung on CHH

Section B is Installed

What Seals Pressure Between Flanges ?
Achieved using API ring gaskets

Two types of API flanges
TYPE 6B FLANGE
Working Pressure (psi) Size Range
2000 2 1/16” to 21 ¼” (except 18 ¾” and 20 ¾”)
3000 2 1/16” to 20 ¾” ( except 18 ¾” )
5000 2 1/16” to 11”
TYPE 6BX FLANGE

Working Pressure (psi ) Size Range
2000 and 3000 26 ¾” and 30”
5000 13 5/8”, 16 ¾”, 18 ¾” and 21 ¼”
10000 1 13/16” to 21 ¼” ( except 20 ¾”)
15000 1 13/16” to 18 ¾” ( except 16 ¾” )
20,000 1 13/16” to 13 5/8”
Information taken from API Spec

DPT 6A tables
Wellheads 10.2,
& Xmas Trees 10.3, 10.4 and 10.6
Ring Gaskets
FLANGES RING GASKETS
TYPE 6B Type R(oval or

octagon shape)
Type RX
(octagon asymmetrical
shape)
Type BX
TYPE 6BX (square cross section with
tapered edges)
Notes: BX and RX rings are pressure energized.

RX rings from sizes 82 through 91have pressure equalizing hole.
Ring Gaskets
type R & RX type BX
Standoff No Standoff

Ring Gaskets
Other points on ring gaskets:
1) Ring gaskets are made of a softer material than

the flange body; therefore, they deform after
being placed and tightened with the flange bolts. This
results in a better seal.
2) Due to the deformation ring gaskets suffer, they
should only be used once.

Find the following for a 21 ¼” X 2000 psi
CHH:
a) Type of flange.
b) Ring gasket type and number.
c) Size, length and number of studs required for the
flange.

Casing Head Spools
Second element of the
wellhead
Normally not
threaded as
pressures higher
Eg >3000psi.

Pressure Rating for Threaded Outlets
The following table from API Spec 6A illustrates the pressure ratings
for threaded outlets.
It is an almost universal practice for Wellhead manufacturers not to

use threaded connections for equipment rated to 3000psi and above.

Casing Head Spools - Functions
• Seals off (packs off) surface casing string
• Provides support (landing bowl) for next
casing string
• Provides support for well control
equipment (BOP Stack)
• Sealing the wellbore (from the atmosphere)
• Controlling access to the wellbore :
• for pressure control
• or fluid returns during drilling operations.

Casing Head Spools - Description
Top connection flanged
(standard) Ring groove
Side outlets
threaded or
Landing area for studded /
Casing Hanger flanged
(threaded not
common)
Bottom connection
compatible with the top
connection on the
Test port
previous casing head or spool
Pack Off or Secondary Seal.
Designed to fit around OD of
DPT Wellheads & Xmas Treescurrent casing
Casing Head Spools - Description
LOCK SCREW
(not very common)
PRIMARY LOAD
SHOULDER
VALVE REMOVAL
PLUG THREADS
SEALANT INJECTION
PORT
TEST PORT

CHS Identification - API Spec 6A
Ex : 13 5/8 " x 5000 psi Top - 21 1/4 " x 2000 psi Btm
Two x 2” 5000psi Flanged not threaded side outlets
Material: AA
Temperature: S
PSL 1
Top connection
13 5/8 " x 5000 psi
Bottom connection
20 3/4 " x 2000 psi

Find how many combinations of flanges
could you have for a 13 5/8” X 5000 psi
X 21 ¼” X 2000 psi CHS:
a) Type of flanges.
b) Ring gasket types and number.
c) Sizes, lengths and number of studs required for the
flanges.

Casing Hangers
Landing area
Intermediate
casing
Conductor
pipe
Surface casing
Casing Hangers - Functions
• Suspends intermediate or production

casing string
• Centres the casing string in the head

(or spool)
• Seals off the casing annulus. ( It is

the primary seal )

Casing Hangers - Types
Two major types of casing hangers :
• Slip type hanger (wraparound casing

slips)
• Mandrel type hanger

Slip type hangers HINGE
Wraparound
casing slips

Slip type hangers
Wraparound casing slips without sealing
capability
HINGE

Wraparound casing slip hanger with sealing
capability provided by casing load.
SLIPS
BOWL
ELASTOMER
SEAL ELEMENT
FMC - C22

Wraparound casing slip hanger with sealing
capability provided by casing load.
Dual slips
distribute casing
load to reduce
casing deflection
at high loads.
The C29 will not
collapse casing
FMC - C29
even at high
High load hanger
casing loads.
Wraparound casing slip type hangers with sealing
capability independent of casing load.
• Sometimes it is desired to
obtain seal independent of
the casing load because
there is no casing load
available to energize the
seal. – example mudline
ABB – Vetco FC-22M Hanger systems.
• In other cases an
extremely heavy load
could damage the packing
SEAL element.
SLIP • Usually installed at the
BOWL casing head or spool
SLIP • Elastomer seal
mechanically activated by
Vetco “WE” Casing Hanger
cap screws
Wraparound casing slip hanger with double
sealing capability ( casing weight plus cap
screws )
SEAL PLATE SEAL
SLIP
BOWL
SLIP
Cameron Casing
Hanger SB5
Mandrel type hangers
Can be used if no sticking

problem occurs while
running casing.
If the pipe sticks, a slip type

casing hanger is needed.
Metal-to-Metal area
contact seal
Installing Casing hangers Recommended
casing cutoff
Chamfer height
• Caution : make sure no collar
inside CHH/CHS
• After cement casing, wash
CHH/CHS
• Lift BOP, Unlatch and Set the slips
following procedures
• Cut off the casing approximately
20" above the top face of the
CHH/CHS.
• Remove BOP
• Cut off the remaining stub to the
appropriate height dictated by the
next spool. Casing
• Chamfer OD and bore of casing hanger
stub.
When ordering Casing Hanger :
Casing hangers are ordered together with the
wellhead sections since not all hangers are
suitable for all sections.
The following details of the application should be

discussed in the planning phase with the
supplier to obtain the proper hanger:
• Casing size, weight and grade.

• Casing setting depth.
• Expected tension of the top joint.
• Surface temperature.
• Composition of fluids to which it will be
exposed.
Isolation Seals
Secondary Seals
Primary Seals
Secondary seals prevent
communication of pressures with
the annulus above.
Primary seals prevent exposure

of annulus pressure to the ring
gasket.
Therefore, there are two separate barriers which prevent pressure from
communicating with the environment outside the wellhead and up with the
subsequent annulus. DPT Wellheads & Xmas Trees
Isolation of Annulus with Primary Seal
Annulus sealing with

the casing hanger

Secondary Seals
The drawings on bottom illustrate secondary seals
which are elastomer o-rings directly incorporated to the
body of the casing head spool or tubing head spool.
ABB Vetco Grey FC22OODPT

Casing
WellheadsSpool
& Xmas Trees FMC Seal Rings
Secondary Seal - Packoff
This figure illustrates packoff type secondary seals. Some
of these seals require plastic injection to energize them.
PLASTIC INJ. PLASTIC INJ.

FITTING FITTING
TEST PORT
SPACER RING
CASING
DPT Wellheads & Xmas Trees CASING HANGER
Tubing Head Spools
Third element of the wellhead

Tubing Head Spools - Functions
• Seals off (packs off) production casing

string
• Provides support and lockdown for tubing

hanger
• provides support for the BOP Stack

Tubing Head Spools - Description
TUBING HANGER
LOCK DOWN BOLT
TOP BOWL FOR

TUBING HANGER
VALVE REMOVAL
PLUG THREADS
TEST PORT
Pack off designed to fit
around OD of production
casing DPT Wellheads & Xmas Trees
THS – Identification API Spec 6A
Ex : 11" x 5000 psi Top - 13 5/8 " x 5000 psi Btm
Two x 2 1/8” 5000psi Studded Side Arm outlets
Temperature: T
Material:AA
PSL 1
Top connection
11" x 5000 psi
Bottom connection
13 5/8 " x 5000 psi

Tubing Hangers :
Tubing Hanger
Tubing Bonnet
Tubing Head Spool
Tubing Hanger
Production casing
Tubing Head Spool

Tubing

Tubing Hangers :
Functions :
• Suspends the tubing
• Seals off the annulus
• Provides a seat for a back pressure valve
(BPV) that can be temporally installed
allowing the BOP stack or X-mas tree to
be removed

Tubing Hangers :
Boll weevil tubing hanger
Tubing threads
For running / retrieving string
0-Rings
BPV threads
Tubing threads

Example : FMC single tubing hanger
Extended
seal neck
Single seal bore adapter
Compression annulus seal

actuated by lockdown screws
Control line
assembly
Model TC-1A-ENS
Example : Vetco single tubing hanger
Tubing head
adapter
Control line
Lock screw assembly
BPV seat
Tubing Head
Tubing hanger Spool
Tubing

Example : Vetco Dual tubing hanger
Seal plate
Retain screws
Hanger plates
Tubing Hanger
Shear screws
Bridge plates
Alignment pins
Support ring
Tubing Hangers
Sealing of tubing hanger in wellhead
Xmas tree
Seals
Tubing Tubing
hanger head
spool
Tubing
Xmas Tree
Common to have a swab
valve between cross and This should have a choke and
needle valve flowline connected rather than
a pressure gauge. Buy the Weldneck
flange to connect to production
Use upper master valve
Leave lower master valve open

BOP Test Plug
DP Landing Joint
Lockdown Flange BOP Stack
1. Ran with :
1. 2 stands of HWDP.
2. combination tool onto
HWDP
3. drill pipe landing joint.
2. Landed on 45° shoulder in
housing.
HWDP BOP Test Plug

Combination Tool
Wear Bushing Landing
Joint
Lockdown Flange
BOP Stack
• Run and set into top bowl using
combination tool
• Lock screws tightened to
contact wear bushing.
• Rotation to disengage from 'j'
slots.
• Most wellhead from major
manufacturers incorporate the
wear bushing lock assembly
into the body of the spool
Wear Bushing Combination

Tool
HWDP
Valves
• Majority of valves on wellheads are of
the gate type valve (common to have
ball valves on “A” section
• Gate valves provide the primary on/off
control on the wellhead
• They are the prominent fixture of the
Xmas tree
• Gate valves should be fully open or
fully closed – never use to adjust flow.

Gate Valves
Hand wheel
Stem shear pin
Stem packing
Grease injection
fitting
Stem
Bonnet
Bonnet seal ring
Seat
( metal-to-metal sealing) Body
Gate
Gate Valve Specifications
Every gate valve is manufactured in accordance
with API Spec 6A, and when applicable to NACE
MR-01-75 .
Five specifications are required when ordering a
product.
1. nominal bore size
2. working pressure
3. material class
4. temperature class
5. product specification level

Chokes
What is a Choke ?
A choke is a mechanical
device that induces restriction
in a flow line, causing either a
pressure drop or a reduction
in the rate of flow.
Note :
Chokes are not to be
used as shut off valves.
( API 6A)
Chokes - Functions
Why Are Chokes Needed ?

• Control Flow
• Control Pressure
• Clean-Up operation
• Eliminate Damage
• Control fluid injection

Chokes - Functions
Field service lines and pipeline transmission lines are
generally low pressure and require proper sizing for
distribution of produced fluids. Chokes are an essential part
of balancing these requirements.

Positive Choke
• A positive choke has a
fixed orifice size.
• They accommodate
replaceable parts
having fixed
dimensions.
• Even though fixed
chokes are available in
a wide variety of sizes
and types, the choke
must be disassembled
to change bean sizes.
Adjustable Choke
An adjustable choke provides variable orifice sizes
through some type of external adjustment device.

Testing the Wellhead
After fitting a wellhead section, the competency of
the unit to hold design pressures must be confirmed.
The design of a wellhead allows for the testing of the
unit through test ports in the body of the wellhead.
TEST PORT
SECONDARY
PACK-OFF
CASING HANGER
CASING
Wellheads and Well Control
A wellhead, BOP, Xmas Tree are secondary
methods for Well Control after the hydrostatic of the
fluid column in the well.
Thus, the design, fitting, and application of the well

head must ensure that the pressure rating of each
component is able to contain the maximum expected
pressures that will be experienced during the life of
the well.

Recommended Side Arm Outlet Configuration
Tubing and Casing Spools 5000psi
Ball Valve 2000psi
Gate Valve 5000psi
Blind Flange with ‘A’ Annulus

½” Bleeder Plug
Blind Flange with
Gauge and Block / Bleed ‘B’ Annulus
VR Preparation
VR Plug in Place
‘B’Annulus sealed as casing cemented in previous shoe
Starting Head 2000psi ‘C’ Annulus

Needle valve should include facility to bleed
Example Wellhead
Pressure between swab valve and gauge
A single wing valve on the tree would be sufficient.

Schlumberger REW POM standard
identifies that this should be an ACME
thread if it is intended connecting SLB
Wireline equipment directly
** Blind flange with bleeder plug

Bleeder plug is sufficiently “low
profile such that it is very unlikely to
sheared by falling objects. If the other side of the ‘A’ annulus was configured as suggested,
Then the single valve on this side could have a blind flange and
bleeder plug, instead of a second gauge.
There has been some major accidents due to pressure
being trapped in this cavity and tubing hanger tie
down bolts being shot out when carrying out
routine maintenance
There should be 2 valves on one side of

‘A’ annulus. Outer one would be routinely
used. It should be possible to both monitor
the pressure and bleed down to predetermined
level. It should be possible to pump in some If the ‘B’ annulus is not “live” ie no open formation, then
packer fluid to maintain both the annulus full and a we need only have one valve on one side of this wellhead.
low +ve pressure to limit corrosion Replace the valve with an “installed” VR plug and a blind
in annulus flange with a bleeder plug. (See ** above) This allows the the future
installation of a valve by - checking for pressure between flange
and VR plug – if OK remove flange, install valve and remove VR plug.
VR plugs obviously not installed

when valve in place

Ordering Wellhead Equipment
Information required to define wellhead specifications:
Casing Design
Surface temperatures and pressures through out life of well.
Wellbore fluid composition. ( hydrocarbons, brine, and H2S, CO2, etc.)
This in turn will define the following for all the components:
Material – eg AA, BB, DD, etc,
Temperature rating eg, K, R, V etc.
PSL level ( 1 to 4 )

Ordering Wellhead Equipment
Wellhead bodies – CHH, CHS, THS
Top and bottom connection; size and pressure.
Side outlets – size, pressure and connection type. ( eg flanged or
threaded)
Temperature Rating
Material Specification
PSL
Hangers – (casing and tubing )
Valves - Size, pressure, connection. Including Choke
Fittings – Pressure gauges – BPVs – TWCVs – BOP test plug – Wear
bushings – VR plugs – Gaskets – Nuts / Studs – Connection to flowline
Running tools – BPVs – VR plugs
Spares – Gaskets, Extra Valves, etc
Diagrams and manuals
Service – costs and availability.
Exercise # Group 1
Discussion Groups
1) Design a basic wellhead and Tree for the following development well.
5 ½” Production Tubing
Conductor 30” X 2 jts
J55 – 94# Big Omega Surface - 20” – 1500 ft. Expected LOT = 14.5 ppg
The formation between 1500 and 5000 ft is a plastic clay. The mud weight for
this section will start at 9.0 ppg and will be increased progressively to 10.5
ppg.
P110 – 72# BTC Intermediate – 13 3/8” 5000 ft – Expected LOT = 17.5 ppg
The formation between 5000 and 9000 ft is a highly compacted shale with
sand stringers between 7000 and 8000 ft. These stringers could contain
pockets of gas. The mud weight for this section will start at 14.0 ppg and will
be increased progressively to 15.5 ppg.
C95 – 58.4# New Vam Production Casing 9 5/8” – 9000 ft.
7” Liner – 8500 - 10,000 ft. ABC Productive Sands – from 9300 to 1000 ft. Estimated formation pressure = 7500
C95 38# New Vam psi. HDPT Wellheads & Xmas Trees
2S content = 0 ppm. BHT = 180 F.
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Exercise # Group 2
Discussion Groups
1) Design a basic wellhead and Tree for the following development well.
3 ½” Production Tubing
Conductor 20” X 2 jts
K55 – 68# BTC Surface – 13 3/8” – 1500 ft. Expected LOT = 14.5 ppg
The formation between 1500 and 5000 ft is a plastic clay. The mud weight for
this section will start at 9.0 ppg and will be increased progressively to 10.5
ppg.
P110 – 47 # BTC Intermediate – 9 5/8” 5000 ft – Expected LOT = 17.5 ppg

The formation between 5000 and 9000 ft is a highly compacted shale with
sand stringers between 7000 and 8000 ft. These stringers could contain
pockets of gas. The mud weight for this section will start at 14.0 ppg and will
be increased progressively to 15.5 ppg.
C95 – 35# New Vam Production Casing 7” – 9000 ft.
4 1/2” Liner – 8500 - 10,000 ABC Productive Sands – from 9300 to 1000 ft. Estimated formation pressure = 7500
ft. P110 15.1# New Vam psi. HDPT Wellheads & Xmas Trees
2S content = 0 ppm. BHT = 180 F.
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End of Wellhead
Now You should be able to :
• Describe the functions of a Wellhead
• Describe a casing head housing
• Describe a casing spool
• Describe a tubing spool and hanger
• Describe the seals in a wellhead system
• Design a basic wellhead system

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At the end of this presentation YOU will:

 Be familiar with Wellhead and Xmas tree components

 Be able to select an appropriate type of Wellhead

 Be familiar with API Specification 6A

 Be aware of a some of the issues with installation and

DPT Wellheads & Xmas Trees

DPT Wellheads & Xmas Trees

As the well is drilled :

The Christmas tree

Do not put gauges / small fittings

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2 Provide a pressure sealing capability

3 MONITOR THE WELL SAFETY

PROVIDE A BASE FOR THE

1) How many casing strings does

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Tubing Head Spool

Casing Head Spool

Casing Head Housing

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Casing Head Spool

Casing Head Housing

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• Supporting the next string of casing

• Provides connection to the BOP and

• Control access to the wellbore :

Slip-on weld or threaded

Slip-on weld bottom Threaded bottom

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Most common Threaded

1. nominal size (nominal top flange).

2. Outlets size and type

4. pressure rating (working pressure).

6. Temperature rating designation.

API nominal top flange

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•Nipple up and test BOPs

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DPT Wellheads & Xmas Trees

DPT Wellheads & Xmas Trees

Achieved using API ring gaskets

DPT Wellheads & Xmas Trees

TYPE 6BX FLANGE

Information taken from API Spec

TYPE 6B Type R(oval or

Notes: BX and RX rings are pressure energized.

DPT Wellheads & Xmas Trees

1) Ring gaskets are made of a softer material than

DPT Wellheads & Xmas Trees