Wood Group Pressure Control

Wellhead Equipment
Running Procedures
for:

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13-3/8" x 9-5/8" x 7" 5M
ventional Wellhead Assemb
ly
Con
Assembly
Conv

Publication # RP-495
October 2, 2003

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Tab
le of Contents
able
Bill of Materials

................................................................................ 1

Stage 1 Install the Casing Head Assembly ............................................ 3

Stage 2 Test the BOP Stack ............................................................... 4
Stage 3 Run the Wear Bushing ........................................................... 5
Running the Wear Bushing before drilling .............................................................5
Retrieving the Wear Bushing after drilling .............................................................5

Stage 4 Hang Off the 9-5/8" Casing ..................................................... 6

Stage 5 Install the Casing Spool ......................................................... 8
Test Between the Seals .........................................................................................9
Test the Connection ............................................................................................. 9

Stage 6 Test the BOP Stack ............................................................ 10

Stage 7 Run the Wear Bushing ........................................................ 11
Running the Wear Bushing before drilling ...........................................................11
Retrieving the Wear Bushing after drilling ...........................................................11

Stage 8 Hang off the 7" Casing ......................................................... 12

Stage 9 Install the Tubing Head ........................................................ 14
Flange Test ........................................................................................................15

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Bill of Ma
ter
ials
Mater
terials
CASING HEAD ASSEMBLY
Item Qty Description
A1

Casing Head, WG-22-BP, 13-5/8"

3M x 13-3/8" SOW, with two 2" line
pipe outlets
Part # 308822

A2

Pup Joint, 13-3/8" plain end x 13-3/

8" buttress pin, 4' long
Part #

A3

Nipple, 2" line pipe x 6" long

Part # NI6

A4

Gate Valve, manual, model 2000WSF, 2-1/16" 5M x 2" line pipe

Part # 320124

A5

Bull Plug, tapped, 2" line pipe x 1/

2" npt
Part # BPT

A6

Ring Gasket, R-57, PSL4

Part # R57

A7

Needle Valve, 1/2" npt, MFA

Part # NVA

A8

Pressure Gauge, 0-3M, 1/2" npt

Part # PG3

C1
C3

C5

C6

C4

C7

B8

C2

B7
B1

B9

B2
B3

B4
WG

B6

PE

CL
O

SE

A9

B5

A1

A6

A7

A4

A10
WG

A8

PE

CL
OS

A3

A5

A9 20

A2

A10

13-3/8" Casing
9-5/8" Casing
7" Casing

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Studs, with two nuts each, 1-3/8" x

10-3/4" long, B7/2H
Part # 490901
Casing Hanger, WG-22, 13-3/8" x
9-5/8"
Part # 303636

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CASING SPOOL ASSEMBLY

Item Qty Description

TUBING HEAD ASSEMBLY

Item Qty Description

B1

Casing Spool, WG-29-DBLEBS,

13-5/8" 3M x 11" 5M, with two 21/16" 5M studded outlets
Part # 332435

C1

Gate Valve, Model 2000W-SF, 21/16" 5M, flanged, handwheel operated

Part # 318817

C2

Secondary Seal, EBS, for 7" casing

Part # 325490

C3

Gate Valve, Model 2000W-SF, 21/16" 5M, flanged, handwheel operated

Part # 336866

B2

B3

Companion Flange, 2-1/16" 5M x

2" line pipe
Part # 306230

B4

Blind Flange, 2-1/16" 5M x 1/2" npt

Part # 307993

B5

B6

Tubing Head, WG-T-EBS, 11" 5M

x 7-1/16' 5M, with two 2-1/16" 5M
studded outlets
Part # 324574

C4

Companion Flange, 2-1/16" 5M x

2" line pipe
Part # 306230

Ring Gasket, R-24, PSL4

Part # R24

C5

Blind Flange, 2-1/16" 5M x 1/2" npt

Part # 307993

Studs, with two nuts each, 7/8" x 61/2" long, B7/2H

Part # 800972

C6

Ring Gasket, R-24, PSL4

Part # R24

B7

Ring Gasket, R-54, PSL4

Part # R54

C7

32

Studs, with two nuts each, 7/8" x 61/2" long, B7/2H

Part # 800972

B8

12

Studs, with two nuts each, 1-7/8" x

14-1/4" long, B7/2H
Part # 327098

B9

Casing Hanger, WG-22, 11" x 7"

Part # 317733

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RECOMMENDED SERVICE TOOLS

Item Qty Description
ST1 1

Combination Tool, WG-22, 13-5/

8" nominal x 4-1/2" IF pin x box
Part # 301607

ST2 1

Wear Bushing, 13-5/8" nominal x

12-1/2" ID
Part # 305635

ST3 1

Combination Tool, WG-22, 11"

nominal x 4-1/2" IF pin x box
Part # 301599

ST4 1

Wear Bushing, 11" nominal x 9" ID

Part # 310999

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Stage 1 Install the Casing Head Assemb

ly
Assembly

Install the Casing Head onto the 13-3/

8" casing and using clockwise rotation,
tighten the connection to the thread
manufacturer's optimum torque.

5.

Lower the Casing Head to the required

elevation and cement as required.

4.

12.55"

LO
S

Run the 13-3/8" casing and space out

as required.

14.50"

3.

WG-22-BP Casing Head

13-5/8" 3M x 13-3/8" SOW

Examine the WG-22-BP 13-5/8" 3M

Casing Head (Item A1). Verify the
following:

bore is clean and free of debris

ring groove and hanger seal area

are clean and undamaged

pup joint and casing threads are

clean and undamaged

2.

PE

Drill out and condition the hole section

for the 13-3/8" casing.

WG

1.

4 Foot Long Pup Joint

with 13-3/8" Pin Bottom
(Installed and Tested
Prior to Shipment)

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Rotate Head
Clockwise

WG
O

EN

CL

OS

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Stage 2 Test the BOP Stack

Combination Tool

6.50"

4.

Make up a joint of drill pipe to the top of

the Tool.

SE

Orient the Tool with elastomer down

and lift lugs up.

CL
O

3.

Immediately after making up the BOP stack

and periodically during the drilling of the
hole for the next casing string, the BOP stack
(connections and rams) must be tested.

WG

Install a new Ring Gasket in the ring

groove of the Casing Head and make up
the BOP stack.

Landing Joint

2.

Examine the 13-3/8" Combination

Tool (Item ST1)
ST1).. Verify the following:

elastomer seals, lift lugs, and plugs

are intact and in good condition

drill pipe threads are clean and in

good condition

PE

1.

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WARNING
WARNING:: Make sure the elastomer is
down and the lift lugs are up
up.
5.

Remove 1/2" NPT pipe plug if pressure

is to be supplied through the drill pipe.

6.

Lubricate the elastomer seal of the Tool

with a light oil or grease.

7.

Ensure the lockscrews of the casing

Head are fully retracted from the bore.

8.

Lower the Tool through the BOP until

it lands on the load shoulder in the
Casing Head, 6.50" below the top of the
Casing Head.

9.

Close the BOP rams on the drill pipe

and test to 3,000 psi. or as required by
drilling supervisor.

10. After a satisfactory test, release pressure, and open the rams.
11. Remove as much fluid from the BOP
stack as possible.
12. Retrieve the Tool slowly to avoid damage to the seal.
13. Repeat steps this procedure as required
during the drilling of the hole.

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Stage 3 Run the Wear Bushing

Note: Always use a Wear Bushing while
drilling to protect the load shoulders from
damage by the drill bit or rotating drill pipe.
The Wear Bushing must be retrieved prior
to running the casing.

Combination Tool

Examine the 13-3/8" Wear Bushing

(Item ST2)
ST2).. Verify the following that
the internal bore is clean and in good
condition

Wear Bushing

Running the Wear Bushing

before drilling
6.50"

WG

Attach the Tool to a joint of drill pipe.

4.

Lower the Tool into the Wear Bushing

and rotate the Tool 1/4 turn clockwise.

5.

Ensure the lockscrews of the Casing

Head are fully retracted from the bore.

6.

Slowly lower the Tool/Bushing Assembly through the BOP stack and land the
Wear Bushing on the load shoulder in
the Casing Head, 6.50" below the top of
the Casing Head.

7.

Run in the lockscrews of the Casing

Head snug tight only. The lockscrews
are only used to hold the Wear Bushing
in place.

8.

Remove the Tool from the Wear Bushing by rotating the drill pipe counterclockwise 1/4 turn and lifting straight
up.

9.

Drill as required.

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3.

WARNING
WARNING:: Make sure the lift lugs are
down and the elastomer is up when latching into the Wear Bushing.

CL
OS

Orient the 13-3/8" Combination Tool

(Item ST1) with the lift lugs down and
the elastomer up.

2.

Run in Both
Lockscrews

PE

1.

Landing Joint

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Retrieving the Wear Bushing after drilling

10. Make up the Tool to the drill pipe with the lift lugs down and the elastomer up.
11. Slowly lower the Tool into the Wear Bushing.
12. Rotate the Tool clockwise until the drill pipe drops approximately 2". This indicates the
lugs have aligned with the Wear Bushing slots.
13. Slack off all weight to make sure the Tool is down.
14. Rotate the Tool clockwise 1/4 turn to fully engage the lugs in the Wear Bushing.
15. Fully retract both lockscrews of the Casing Head.
16. Retrieve the Wear Bushing, and remove it and the Tool from the drill string.

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Stage 4

Hang Off the 9-5/8" Casing

1.

Run the 9-5/8" casing string as required and cement in place.

2.

Drain the Casing Head bowl through the side outlet and ensure
the lockscrews are fully retracted from the bore.

3.

Examine the 13-5/8" x 9-5/8" WG-22 Slip Casing Hanger

(Item A10). Verify the following:

slips and internal bore are clean and in good condition

all screws are in place

packoff rubber is in good condition

Note: Ensure that the packoff rubber does not protrude beyond the
O.D. of the casing hanger body. If it is, loosen the cap screws in the
bottom of the hanger.

Latch
Cap Screw
Slip
Retaining
Cap Screw

Packoff
Rubber

Cap Screw

RP970213

Separate the BOP from the Casing Head and lift the BOP
approximately 12" to 16" above the Casing Head and secure
BOP with safety chains.

9-5/8" Casing

Using a fresh water hose, thoroughly wash out the casing head
bowl.

Remove All Slip

Retainer Screws

Hanger

Note: Casing Head side outlet valve to remain open while setting the
casing hanger.

Wrap the Hanger around the casing and replace the latch
screw.

9.

Grease the Casing Hanger's body and remove the slip retaining
cap screws.

8.

LO
S

Place two boards on the Casing Head Flange against the casing
to support the Hanger.

7.

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10. Remove the boards and allow the Hanger to slide into the Casing
Head bowl.
11. When the Hanger is down, the top of the hanger body will be
flush or slightly below the top face of the casing head flange, pull
tension on the casing to the desired hanging weight and then
slack off.
Note: A sharp decrease on the weight indicator will signify that the
Hanger has taken weight and at what point, If this does not occur,
pull tension again and slack off once more.

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Remove the latch screw to open the Hanger.

WG

6.

Support Boards

N
E

5.

Slip
Segment

Slip
Alignment
Ring

4.

WG-22 Casing Hanger

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Hang Off the 9-5/8" Casing

13. Final cut the casing at 4-3/4" 1/8"

above the top flange of the casing head.
14. Grind the casing stub level and place a
3/16" x 3/8" bevel on the casing stub.
15. Using a high pressure water hose, thoroughly clean the top of the Casing Head,
Casing Hanger, and casing stub and
blow dry with compressed air. Ensure
all cutting debris are removed .

Rough Cut

1/8" x 45

3/16"
3/8"

Approximately
12"
4-3/4"
1/8"

Final Cut

WG

16. Fill the void above the hanger with clean

test fluid to the top of the Casing Head
flange.

LO

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WARNING: Do Not over fill the void with

test fluid - trapped fluid under the ring
gasket may prevent a good seal from forming.

12. Rough cut the casing approximately

24" above the top of the Casing Head
and move the excess casing and BOP
out of the way.

PE

Stage 4

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Install the Casing Spool

26.30"

Note: Excessive grease may prevent a good seal from forming!

Install a new R-57 Ring Gasket (Item A6) in the ring groove
of the Casing Head.

5.

Orient the Spool so the outlets are in the proper position and then
carefully lower the Spool over the casing stub and land it on the
ring gasket.

9.01"
O

4.

Lightly lubricate the I.D. of the EBS seals and the casing stub
with a light grease.

3.

C
LO

Clean the mating ring grooves of the Casing Head and Spool.

2.

WG-29-BP-DBLEBS Casing Spool

13-5/8" 3M x 11" 5M

Examine the 13-5/8" 3M x 11" 5M WG-29-DBLEBS

Casing Spool (Item B1)
B1).. Verify the following:

seal area and bore are clean and in good condition

EBS Seals are in place and in good condition

all peripheral equipment is intact and undamaged

WG

1.

Stage 5

9-5/8" EBS Seals

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Warning: Do Not damage the EBS seals or their sealing ability will
be impaired!
Make up the flange connection with the Studs and Nuts (Item
A9), tightening them in an alternating cross pattern.
WG
O
P
E

LO

WG
O

CL

O
S

6.

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Stage 5

Install the Casing Spool

Test Between the Seals

1.

Locate the two ports on the lower flange

of the Casing Spool labeled FLG TEST
and remove the dust cap from one fitting.

Remove Cap and

Inject Fluid

Install Bleeder

2.

Locate the port on the OD of the Spool

labeled SEAL TEST and remove the
dust cap from the fitting.

2.

Attach a bleeder tool to the FLG TEST

fitting and open the tool.

3.

Attach a test pump to the SEAL TEST

fitting and inject test fluid into the flange
to 3,000 psi or 100% of casing collapse whichever is less.

6.

If pressure drops a leak has developed. Remove the Spool and replace the EBS seals as
required.

7.

Repeat steps this procedure until a satisfactory test is achieved.

Hold the test pressure for fifteen (15)

minutes or as required by the drilling
supervisor.

8.

When a satisfactory test is achieved, remove the test pump, drain the test fluid and
reinstall the dust caps.

5.

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Note: Do not remove the bleeder tool from the FLG TEST fitting.

Test the Connection

1.

Locate the other port on the lower flange

of the Spool labeled FLG TEST and
remove the dust cap from the fitting.

2.

Ensure the bleeder tool attached to the

opposite FLG TEST fitting is still open.

3.

Attach a test pump to the open fitting

and inject test fluid into the flange connection until a continuous stream flows
from the bleeder tool.

4.

Close the bleeder tool and continue to

inject test fluid to 3,000 psi or 80% of
casing collapse whichever is less.

5.

Hold the test pressure for fifteen (15)

minutes or as required by the drilling
supervisor.

6.

If pressure drops a leak has developed.

Take the appropriate action in the adjacent table.

7.

Repeat steps this procedure until a satisfactory test is achieved.

8.

When a satisfactory test is achieved,

remove Test Pump, drain test fluid,
remove the bleeder tool and reinstall the
dust caps.

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Install Bleeder

Remove Cap and

Inject Fluid

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Leak Location

Action

Around lockscrews -Lockscrew packing

leaking

Further tighten Gland Nut

Between Flanges -Ring Gasket leaking

Further tighten connection

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Stage 6

Landing Joint
Combination Tool

Install a new Ring Gasket in the ring

groove of the Casing Spool and make up
the BOP stack.

Make up a joint of drill pipe to the top of

the Tool.

4.

CL
O

Orient the Tool with elastomer down

and lift lugs up.
O

3.

10.00"

WG

Immediately after making up the BOP stack

and periodically during the drilling of the
hole for the next casing string, the BOP stack
(connections and rams) must be tested.

EN

2.

Examine the 11" Combination Tool

(Item ST3)
ST3).. Verify the following:

elastomer seals, lift lugs, and plugs

are intact and in good condition

drill pipe threads are clean and in

good condition

1.

Test the BOP Stack

WARNING
WARNING:: Make sure the elastomer is
down and the lift lugs are up
up.
4.

Remove 1/2" NPT pipe plug if pressure

is to be supplied through the drill pipe.

5.

Lubricate the elastomer seal of the Tool

with a light oil or grease.

6.

Ensure the lockscrews of the Casing

Spool are fully retracted from the bore.

7.

Lower the Tool through the BOP until

it lands on the load shoulder in the
Casing Spool, 10" below the top of the
Casing Spool.

8.

Close the BOP rams on the drill pipe

and test to 5,000 psi. or as required by
drilling supervisor.

9.

After a satisfactory test, release pressure, and open the rams.

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10. Remove as much fluid from the BOP

stack as possible.
11. Retrieve the Tool slowly to avoid damage to the seal.
12. Repeat steps this procedure as required
during the drilling of the hole.

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Stage 7

Run the Wear Bushing

Note: Always use a Wear Bushing while

drilling to protect the load shoulders from
damage by the drill bit or rotating drill pipe.
The Wear Bushing must be retrieved prior
to running the casing.
1.

Landing Joint

Combination Tool

Examine the 11" Wear Bushing

ST4).. Verify the following that
(Item ST4)
the internal bore is clean and in good
condition

Wear Bushing

Running the Wear Bushing

before drilling

10.00"

Ensure the lockscrews of the Casing

Spool are fully retracted from the bore.

6.

Slowly lower the Tool/Bushing Assembly through the BOP stack and land the
Wear Bushing on the load shoulder in
the Casing Spool, 10" below the top of
the Casing Spool.

7.

8.

9.

Run in the lockscrews of the Casing

Spool snug tight only. The lockscrews
are only used to hold the Wear Bushing
in place.
Remove the Tool from the Wear Bushing by rotating the drill pipe counterclockwise 1/4 turn and lifting straight
up.
Drill as required.

5.

Lower the Tool into the Wear Bushing

and rotate the Tool 1/4 turn clockwise.

LO

4.

Attach the Tool to a joint of drill pipe.

O

3.

WG

WARNING
WARNING:: Make sure the lift lugs are
down and the elastomer is up when latching into the Wear Bushing.

Orient the 11" Combination Tool

(Item ST3) with the lift lugs down and
the elastomer up.

PE

2.

Run in Both
Lockscrews

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Retrieving the Wear Bushing after drilling

10. Make up the Tool to the drill pipe with the lift lugs down and the elastomer up.
11. Slowly lower the Tool into the Wear Bushing.
12. Rotate the Tool clockwise until the drill pipe drops approximately 2". This indicates the
lugs have aligned with the Wear Bushing slots.
13. Slack off all weight to make sure the Tool is down.
14. Rotate the Tool clockwise 1/4 turn to fully engage the lugs in the Wear Bushing.
15. Fully retract both lockscrews of the Casing Spool.
16. Retrieve the Wear Bushing, and remove it and the Tool from the drill string.

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Hang off the 7" Casing

1.

Run the 7" casing string as required and cement in place.

2.

Drain the Casing Head bowl through the side outlet and ensure
the lockscrews are fully retracted from the bore.

3.

Examine the 11" x 7" WG-22 Slip Casing Hanger (Item

B9). Verify the following:

slips and internal bore are clean and in good condition

all screws are in place

packoff rubber is in good condition

Note: Ensure that the packoff rubber does not protrude beyond the
O.D. of the casing hanger body. If it is, loosen the cap screws in the
bottom of the hanger.
4.

5.

WG-22 Casing Hanger

Latch
Cap Screw
Slip
Retaining
Cap Screw

Packoff
Rubber

Cap Screw

RP970213

Separate the BOP from the Casing Head and lift the BOP
approximately 12" to 16" above the Casing Head and secure
BOP with safety chains.

7" Casing
Hanger

Using a fresh water hose, thoroughly wash out the casing head
bowl.

Remove All Slip

Retainer Screws

Note: Casing Head side outlet valve to remain open while setting the
casing hanger.

Place two boards on the Casing Head Flange against the casing
to support the Hanger.

8.

Wrap the Hanger around the casing and replace the latch
screw.

9.

Grease the Casing Hanger's body and remove the slip retaining
cap screws.
O

10. Remove the boards and allow the Hanger to slide into the Casing
Head bowl.

OS

7.

Support Boards

CL

Remove the latch screw to open the Hanger.

WG

6.

Slip
Segment

Slip
Alignment
Ring

N
PE

Stage 8

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11. When the Hanger is down, the top of the hanger body will be
flush or slightly below the top face of the casing head flange, pull
tension on the casing to the desired hanging weight and then
slack off.
Note: A sharp decrease on the weight indicator will signify that the
Hanger has taken weight and at what point, If this does not occur,
pull tension again and slack off once more.

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Stage 8

Hang off the 7" Casing

12. Rough cut the casing approximately

24" above the top of the Casing Head
and move the excess casing and BOP
out of the way.
13. Final cut the casing at 5-3/4" 1/8"
above the top flange of the casing head.
14. Grind the casing stub level and place a
3/16" x 3/8" bevel on the casing stub.
15. Using a high pressure water hose, thoroughly clean the top of the Casing Head,
Casing Hanger, and casing stub and
blow dry with compressed air. Ensure
all cutting debris are removed .

1/8" x 45

3/16"
3/8"

Rough Cut
Approximately
12"
5-3/4"
1/8"

Final Cut

16. Fill the void above the hanger with clean

test fluid to the top of the Casing Head
flange.
WG

WARNING: Do Not over fill the void with

test fluid - trapped fluid under the ring
gasket may prevent a good seal from forming.
O

PE

LO
S

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Stage 9
1.

Install the Tubing Head

Examine the 11" 5M x 7-1/16" 5M

WG-T-EBS Tubing Head (Item
C1)
C1).. Verify the following:

seal area and bore are clean and in

good condition

Secondary Seal (Item C2) is in

place and in good condition

all peripheral equipment is intact

and undamaged

2.

Clean the mating ring grooves of the

Casing Head and Tubing Head.

3.

Lightly lubricate the I.D. of the EBS

Seal and the casing stub with a light
grease.

WG-T-EBS Tubing Head

11" 5M x 7-1/16" 5M
24.10"

6.41"

EBS Bushing for 7" Casing

RP031583

Note: Excessive grease may prevent a good

seal from forming!
4.

Install a new R-54 Ring Gasket (Item

B7) in the ring groove of the Casing
Spool.

5.

Orient the Tubing Head so the outlets

are in the proper position and then
carefully lower the head over the casing
stub and land it on the ring gasket.

Warning: Do Not damage the EBS Seal or

it's sealing ability will be impaired!
6.

Make up the flange connection with the

Studs and Nuts (Item B8), tightening them in an alternating cross pattern.

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Stage 9

Install the Tubing Head

Flange Test
1.

Locate the two ports on the lower flange

of the Tubing Head labeled FLG TEST
and remove the dust cap from both
fittings.

2.

Attach a bleeder tool to one fitting and

open the tool.

3.

Attach a test pump to the opposite

fitting and inject test fluid into the flange
connection until a continuous stream
flows from the bleeder tool.

4.

Install Bleeder

Remove Cap and

Inject Fluid

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Close the bleeder tool and continue to

inject test fluid to 5,000 psi or 80% of
casing collapse whichever is less.

Leak Location

Action

5.

Hold the test pressure for fifteen (15)

minutes or as required by the drilling
supervisor.

Into Tubing Head bore-Secondary seal leaking

Remove Spool and replace seals as required

6.

If pressure drops a leak has developed.

Take the appropriate action in the adjacent table.

Around lockscrews -Lockscrew packing

leaking

Further tighten Gland Nut

7.

Repeat steps this procedure until a satisfactory test is achieved.

8.

When a satisfactory test is achieved,

remove Test Pump, drain test fluid,
remove the bleeder tool and reinstall the
dust caps.

Between Flanges -Ring Gasket leaking

Further tighten connection

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