Slickline/Braided Line Wireline Valve

Features Acceptance criteria References

A. Description This element consists of a Wireline Valve body with rams and Quick Union/Flange
connections.

B. Function The function of the Slickline/Braided Line Wireline Valve is to prevent flow from the well bore in
case of leakage in the stuffing box / grease head or lubricator system above the Wireline
Valve.
The element is a back-up element to the stuffing box/grease head in the primary well barrier.

C. Design, The SLK Wireline Valve must be constructed in accordance with the SLK POM (Appendix of
Construction the SLB standard 14). NORSOK D-002
and Selection 1. The pressure rating must exceed the maximum expected differential pressure that it ISO 13533
can be exposed to, including a margin for well killing operations.
ISO 15156-1
2. The wire ram must be able to provide a seal on the selected wire size.
API RP 5C7
3. For slickline operations in live wells a minimum of one slickline ram must be
installed. SLK POM
4. For braided line operations in live wells < 4167 MPWHP standard service a
minimum of a single braided line ram must be installed. (Dual rams with the bottom
set inverted is recommended with the lower ram capable of holding pressure from
above).
5. For braided line operations in live wells < 4167 MPWHP sour service a minimum of
a dual braided line ram must be installed with the lower ram capable of holding
pressure from above.
6. For all other braided line scenarios, the lower ram must be inverted.
7. A system for pumping grease between the rams must be included to prevent gas
migration through the cable armor.

D. Initial 1. Function test after installation. SLK POM

Verification 2. Perform Well site pressure leak tests after initial installation.
3. Leak test connections where seals have been de-energized to maximum expected
WHP on following runs.

E. Use The slickline/braided line rams must be activated as described in the well control action SLK POM
procedures (contingency procedures have to be established). SLK Training
Material

F. Monitoring 1. Periodic visual inspection for external leaks SLK POM

2. For work on a number of consecutive operations on the same well it is acceptable to
test the entire PCE set up only one time per 24 hour continuous operation period,
provided there has not, been changes in the pressure profile of the well to increase
MPWHP value.
3. On long duration jobs (e.g. down hole pressure measurements with surface read out
during well tests), if the tool stays in the hole for periods longer than24 hours, the
entire PCE set up will be tested whenever the tool is brought to surface.

G. Impairment Non-fulfillment of the above mentioned requirements (must) and the following:
1. Leak in any of the elements, body or connections
2. Leak in hydraulic operating system
3. Unable to operate or malfunction
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H. Maintenance Maintenance must be performed in accordance with established and approved procedures. SLK POM
1. Any modification to the original approved design must be subject to a design InTouch SPOT,
verification and must be documented in the equipment history card Intermediate,
2. Maintenance will be carried out using only original equipment manufacturer parts Annual, Major
3. Replacement of structural pressure bearing components must be documented in the Operating
quality file Manual
4. Performing of function and leak testing must be done by a person with formal
competency training.
5. The documented proof must accompany the equipment going to location
6. Maintenance must be documented in a Maintenance Tracking System

I. Competency The persons authorized to rig up, operate, or activate the barrier element must have: SLK Training
and training 1. Participated in a minimum of 2 pressure operations under supervision.. Curriculum
2. Been certified through the Company pressure control school at the prescribed level
3. Been certified through appropriate well integrity school

J. Risk 1. Action plan for a leaking body or failure of the wire ram to close and seal must be SLK HARC
assessment available. SLK SDP
2. Measures to deal with presence of wire or birds-nested wire potentially preventing
the Wireline Valve seal ram from closing and sealing must be considered.
3. Plans and criteria for cutting wire prior to activating the Wireline Valve must be
available

K. Certification The Wireline Valve must be available with the following certificates: SLK POM
requirement 1. Type approval certificate
2. Manufacturing certificate stating service type and rating
3. Pressure test certificate (at design pressure), recertified every 5 years
4. If any structural pressure bearing component is changed out a new Pressure test
certificate (at design pressure) must be issued also stating compliance with original
type approval certificate.

Slickline Stuffing Box/Grease Injection Head

Features Acceptance criteria References

A. Description This element consists of a body with a manual or hydraulic operated sealing system or packing
sealing system and a Quick Union connection.

B. Function The function is to provide the primary pressure seal between the well bore and the atmosphere
while allowing the Slickline/Braided Line to move into or out of the well. This is the upper
closure device in the primary well barrier.

C. Design, The Slickline Stuffing Box/Braided Line grease injection head must be constructed in
Construction accordance with the SLK POM (Appendix of the SLB Standard 14). NORSOK D-002
and Selection 1. The pressure rating must exceed the maximum expected differential pressure that it ISO 13533
can be exposed to.
ISO 15156-1
2. A blow out plunger or ball check valve must be included in case of wire breakage.
API RP 5C7
SLK POM

D. Initial 1. Function test after installation. SLK POM

Verification 2. Perform high pressure leak tests after initial installation.
3. Leak test connections where seals have been de-energized to maximum expected
WHP on following runs.
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E. Use The activation/grease injection pressure shall be sufficiently high to maintain a dynamic SLK POM
pressure seal, and simultaneously as low as possible to avoid excessive friction when moving SLK Training
the cable. Material

F. Monitoring 1. Periodic visual inspection for external leaks SLK POM

2. Make sure piston functions as needed

G. Impairment Non-fulfillment of the above mentioned requirements (must) and the following:
1. Leak in sealing system, body or connections
2. Unable to operate/malfunction
3. Excessive grease consumption

H. Maintenance Maintenance must be performed in accordance with established and approved procedures. SLK POM
1. Any modification to the original approved design must be subject to a design InTouch SPOT,
verification and must be documented in the equipment history card Intermediate,
2. Maintenance will be carried out using only original equipment manufacturer parts Annual, Major
3. Replacement of structural pressure bearing components must be documented in the Operating
quality file Manual
4. Performing of function and leak testing must be done by a person with formal
competency.
5. The documented proof must accompany the equipment going to location
6. Maintenance must be documented in a Maintenance Tracking system

I. Competency The persons authorized to rig up, operate, or activate the barrier element must have: SLK Training
and training 1. Participated in a minimum of 2 pressure operations under supervision.. Curriculum
2. Been certified through the Company pressure control school at the prescribed level
3. Been certified through appropriate well integrity school

J. Risk 1. Action plan for a leaking body or failure of the stuffing box/grease injection head to SLK HARC
assessment seal must be available. SLK SDP
2. Measures to deal with presence of wire or birds-nested wire potentially preventing
the cable from passing through the stuffing box/grease injection head must be
available

K. Certification The stuffing box/grease injection head must be available with the following certificates: SLK POM
requirement 1. Type approval certificate
2. Manufacturing certificate stating service type and rating
3. Pressure test certificate (at design pressure), recertified every 5 years
4. If any structural pressure bearing component is changed out a new Pressure test
certificate (at design pressure) must be issued also stating compliance with original
type approval certificate.

Slickline Lubricator/Riser

Features Acceptance criteria References

A. Description This element consists of a body with a Quick Union/Flanged connection on both ends.

B. Function The lubricator/riser provides a system to deploy and retrieve tools from the wellbore in a live
well. Acts as a primary barrier
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C. Design, The SLK lubricator/riser must be constructed in accordance with the SLK POM (Appendix of
Construction the SLB Standard 14). NORSOK D-002
and Selection 1. The pressure rating must exceed the maximum expected differential pressure that it ISO 13533
can be exposed to, including a margin for well killing operations.
ISO 15156-1
API RP 5C7
SLK POM

D. Initial 1. Function test after installation. SLK POM

Verification 2. Perform high pressure leak tests after initial installation.
3. Leak test connections where seals have been de-energized to maximum expected
WHP on following runs.

E. Use The total length of lubricator must allow sufficient height, above the upper well closing device, SLK POM
to contain the complete toolstring including items pulled from the wellbore. SLK Training
Material

F. Monitoring 1. Periodic visual inspection for external leaks SLK POM

G. Impairment Non-fulfillment of the above mentioned requirements (must) and the following:
1. Leak through body or Quick Union connections/Flange seal face
2. Damaged threads or Quick Union connections/Flange seal face

H. Maintenance Maintenance must be performed in accordance with established and approved procedures. SLK POM
1. Any modification to the original approved design must be subject to a design InTouch SPOT,
verification and must be documented in the equipment history card Intermediate,
2. Maintenance will be carried out using only original equipment manufacturer parts Annual, Major
3. Replacement of structural pressure bearing components must be documented in the Operating
quality file Manual
4. Performing of function and leak testing must be done by a person with formal
competency.
5. The documented proof must accompany the equipment going to location
6. Maintenance shall be documented in a Maintenance Tracking System

I. Competency The persons authorized to rig up, operate, or activate the barrier element must have: SLK Training
and training 1. Participated in a minimum of 2 pressure operations under supervision.. Curriculum
2. Been certified through the Company pressure control school at the prescribed level
3. Been certified through appropriate well integrity school

J. Risk 1. Action plan for a leaking quick union or failure of the lubricator/riser must be SLK HARC
assessment available. SLK SDP

K. Certification The lubricator/riser must be available with the following certificates: SLK POM
requirement 1. Type approval certificate
2. Manufacturing certificate stating service type and rating
3. Pressure test certificate (at design pressure), recertified every 5 years
4. Any structural pressure bearing component is changed out a new Pressure test
certificate (at design pressure) must be issued also stating compliance with original
type approval certificate.
 Slickline X-Over’s to Customers Equipment

Features Acceptance criteria References

A. Description 1. This element consists of a body with a Quick Union connection on one end with
threads on the other end
2. API 6A flange on one end with a Quick Union connection on the other end
3. 2 flanged connections
4. X-Over with male type Quick Union connection and a female type Quick Union
connection

B. Function The connection provides a system to attach SLK pressure control equipment to the client’s
wellhead and or pressure equipment.

C. Design, The SLK X-Over/Flange must be constructed in accordance with the SLK POM (Appendix of
Construction the SLB Standard 14). NORSOK D-002
and Selection 1. The pressure rating must exceed the maximum expected differential pressure that it ISO 13533
can be exposed to, including a margin for well killing operations.
ISO 15156-1
API RP 5C7
SLK POM

D. Initial 1. Function test after installation. SLK POM

Verification 2. Perform high pressure leak tests after initial installation.
3. Leak test connections where seals have been de-energized to maximum expected
WHP on following runs.

E. Use The connection will allow SLK pressure control equipment to be connected to the client’s SLK POM
wellhead and or pressure equipment. SLK Training
Material

F. Monitoring 1. Periodic visual inspection for external leaks SLK POM

G. Impairment Non-fulfillment of the above mentioned requirements (must) and the following:
1. Leak through body or connections
2. Damaged threads or connections

H. Maintenance Maintenance must be performed in accordance with established and approved procedures. SLK POM
1. Any modification to the original approved design must be subject to a design InTouch SPOT,
verification and must be documented in the equipment history card Intermediate,
2. Maintenance will be carried out using only original equipment manufacturer parts Annual, Major
3. Replacement of structural pressure bearing components must be documented in the Operating
quality file Manual
4. Performing of function and leak testing must be done by a person with formal
competency.
5. The documented proof must accompany the equipment going to location
6. Maintenance shall be documented in a Maintenance Tracking System

I. Competency The persons authorized to rig up, operate, or activate the barrier element must have: SLK Training
and training 1. Participated in a minimum of 2 pressure operations under supervision.. Curriculum
2. Been certified through the Company pressure control school at the prescribed level
3. Been certified through appropriate well integrity school

J. Risk 1. Action plan for a leaking body or failure of the X-over/Flange must be available. SLK HARC
assessment SLK SDP
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K. Certification The X-Over/Flange must be available with the following certificates: SLK POM
requirement 1. Type approval certificate
2. Manufacturing certificate stating service type and rating
3. Pressure test certificate (at design pressure), recertified every 5 years
4. Any structural pressure bearing component is changed out a new Pressure test
certificate (at design pressure) must be issued also stating compliance with original
type approval certificate.

Slickline Pump in Sub/Flow Tee

Features Acceptance criteria References

A. Description This element consists of a body with Quick Union connections and a flow tee.

B. Function The connection provides a system to be able to pump into the wellbore from the pressure
control equipment or wellhead.

C. Design, The SLK Pump in Sub must be constructed in accordance with the SLK POM (Appendix of the
Construction SLB Standard 14). NORSOK D-002
and Selection 1. The pressure rating must exceed the maximum expected differential pressure that it ISO 13533
can be exposed to, including a margin for well killing operations.
ISO 15156-1
API RP 5C7
SLK POM

D. Initial 1. Function test after installation. SLK POM

Verification 2. Perform high pressure leak tests after initial installation.
3. Leak test connections where seals have been de-energized to maximum expected
WHP on following runs.

E. Use The Pump in Sub will allow for well killing contingencies. SLK POM
SLK Training
Material

F. Monitoring 1. Periodic visual inspection for external leaks SLK POM

G. Impairment Non-fulfillment of the above mentioned requirements (must) and the following:
1. Leak through body or connections
2. Damaged threads or connections

H. Maintenance Maintenance must be performed in accordance with established and approved procedures. SLK POM
1. Any modification to the original approved design must be subject to a design InTouch SPOT,
verification and must be documented in the equipment history card Intermediate,
2. Maintenance will be carried out using only original equipment manufacturer parts Annual, Major
3. Replacement of structural pressure bearing components must be documented in the Operating
quality file Manual
4. Performing of function and leak testing must be done by a person with formal
competency.
5. The documented proof must accompany the equipment going to location
6. Maintenance shall be documented in a Maintenance Tracking System
 Features Acceptance criteria References

I. Competency The persons authorized to rig up, operate, or activate the barrier element must have: SLK Training
and training 1. Participated in a minimum of 2 pressure operations under supervision.. Curriculum
2. Been certified through the Company pressure control school at the prescribed level
3. Been certified through appropriate well integrity school

J. Risk 1. Action plan for a leaking body or failure of the Pump in Sub must be available. SLK HARC
assessment SLK SDP

K. Certification The Pump in Sub must be available with the following certificates: SLK POM
requirement 1. Type approval certificate
2. Manufacturing certificate stating service type and rating
3. Pressure test certificate (at design pressure), recertified every 5 years
4. Any structural pressure bearing component is changed out a new Pressure test
certificate (at design pressure) must be issued also stating compliance with original
type approval certificate.

Slickline Shear Seal Ram/Shear Seal Valve

Features Acceptance criteria References

A. Description This element consists of a body with a shear/seal ram or shear/seal valve, and Quick Unions or
Flanged connections.

B. Function Its function is to prevent flow from the well bore in case of loss or leakage in the primary well
barrier at the surface.
It must be able to close in and seal the well bore with or without cable/slickline through the
ram or valve. .
This is the upper closure device in the secondary well barrier.

C. Design, The SLK shear/seal element must be constructed in accordance with SLK POM (Appendix of
Construction the SLB Standard 14). NORSOK D-002
and Selection 1. The pressure rating must exceed the maximum expected differential pressure that it can ISO 13533
be exposed to, including a margin for killing operations.
ISO 15156-1
2. It must be documented that the shear/seal element can shear the selected cable/slickline
types and seal thereafter. API RP 5C7
3. The riser/lubricator between the XT and shear/seal element must be as short as SLK POM
possible. The number of connections between the XT and shear/seal element is
critical and must be kept to a minimum.

D. Initial 1. Full function test during annual pressure test and after maintenance SLK POM
Verification 2. Perform low and high pressure leak tests after initial installation.
3. Perform Operational check after initial installation to verify all rams are operating properly
4. Perform function test after initial installation to verify connections
5. Perform leak test on connections where seals have been de-energized to maximum
expected WHP on following runs

E. Use The shear/seal element must be activated as described in the well control action procedures SLK POM
(contingency procedures need to be established by the user). The shear/seal element must SLK Training
normally only be closed in an emergency and during leak and function testing. Material
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F. Monitoring 1. Periodic visual inspection for external leaks SLK POM

2. For work on a number of consecutive operations on the same well it is acceptable to
test the entire PCE set up only one time per 24 hour continuous operation period,
provided there has not, been changes in the pressure profile of the well to increase
MPWHP value.
3. On long duration jobs (e.g. down hole pressure measurements with surface read out
during well tests), if the tool stays in the hole for periods longer than 24 hours, the
entire PCE set up will be tested whenever the tool is brought to surface.

G. Impairment Non-fulfillment of the above mentioned requirements (must) and the following:
1. Leak in any of the elements, body or connections
2. Leak in hydraulic operating system
3. Unable to operate or malfunction

H. Maintenance Maintenance must be performed in accordance with established and approved procedures. SLK POM
1. Any modification to the original approved design must be subject to a design InTouch SPOT,
verification and must be documented in the equipment history card Intermediate,
2. Maintenance will be carried out using only original equipment manufacturer parts Annual, Major
3. Replacement of structural pressure bearing components must be documented in the Operating
quality file Manual
4. Performing of function and leak testing must be done by a person with formal
competency training.
5. The documented proof must accompany the equipment going to location
6. Maintenance must be documented in a Maintenance Tracking System

I. Competency The persons authorized to rig up, operate, or activate the barrier element must have: SLK Training
and training 1. Participated in a minimum of 2 pressure operations under supervision.. Curriculum
2. Been certified through the Company pressure control school at the prescribed level
3. Been certified through appropriate well integrity school

J. Risk 1. Action plan for a leaking body or failure of the wire shear ram to close and seal must SLK HARC
assessment be available. SLK SDP
2. Measures to deal with presence of wire or birds-nested wire potentially preventing
the Wireline Valve seal ram from closing and sealing must be considered.
3. Plans and criteria for cutting wire prior to activating the Wireline Valve must be
available

K. Certification The SLK Shear Seal Ram/Valve must be available with the following certificates: SLK POM
requirement 1. Type approval certificate
2. Manufacturing certificate stating service type and rating
3. Pressure test certificate (at design pressure), recertified every 5 years
4. If any structural pressure bearing component is changed out a new Pressure test
certificate (at design pressure) must be issued also stating compliance with original
type approval certificate.
 Tubing Hangar Plug

Features Acceptance criteria References

A. Description ‘LSB’ (Longitudinal Seal Bore) Lock Mandrel Upper Isolation Plug is a high pressure, high
temperature elastomeric sealing unit with a no-go lock system that positively aligns the plug
within its corresponding nipple profile.
It is designed to hold pressure from below by key/nipple engagement and to hold pressure from
above by no-go/nipple arrangement.

B. Function The tubing hangar plug is designed as a well bore isolation plug.
1. It is set with the Running Tool that is attached to the plug and lowered into the nipple.
Fluid pressure is applied above the plug helping energize the metal seals nose.
When fully energized, the metal seal no-go’s on the hanger nipple profile ensures
the correct alignment of the key and key profile.
2. The lock mandrel plug is run with a running tool. The running tool is attached to the
lock mandrel plug and shear pinned. This places the expander sleeve in the
extended position, allowing the keys to retract. The lock mandrel can be lowered into
the landing nipple.

C. Design, Plug is rigorously PR2 tested for design approval under see opposite API 6A
Construction API 17D
and Selection N A CE
Pressure rating 10,000psi Above & Below M R 0 17 5
Temp Range -20F to +300F NPD
Regulations
Service H2s MR-01-55 Statutory
Instrument
1996 No. 913
Trees manufactured by companies such as ASEP Elmar, Cameron, Aker Solutions, ABB
Statutory
Vetco Gray, Drill-Quip and FMC
Instrument
1998 No. 2306
Statutory
Instrument
1998 No. 2307
205

D. Initial 1. Inspect and function test prior to installation. Tubing hanger

Verification plug
2. Perform inspection of the SSR crown plug and confirm the plug is correct size to suit manufactures
tree, carry out initial installation. operating
3. Once Tubing hanger plug is set and confirmed, perform a positive pressure test or manual.
negative test as per operating procedure or client instructions.

E. Use Used for surface and subsea tree well bore isolation plug. As Per Tree
Manufactures
procedure
SLK Training
Material

F. Monitoring Trees have a void space below each plug upper and lower that are actively monitored. Via
Client SCADA systems

G. Impairment These plugs could fail by the elastomeric seal being damaged while setting the device, Failed As Per Tree
pressure test, not following manufactures recommended setting procedure. Manufactures
procedure

H. Maintenance 1. Maintenance must be performed in accordance with established and approved ASEP Elmar
procedures. (SSR) or Tree
Manufactures
2. Any modification to the original approved design must be subject to design procedure
verification and must be documented. or Operating
3. Maintenance will be carried out using only original equipment manufacturer parts Manual
4. Performing of Inspection and function and testing must be done by a person with
formal competency.
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I. Competency Training is offered and carried out at the tree manufactures locations; further training and SLK
and training familiarity can be obtained on location with the aid of the tree company representative. Training
Competent and experienced personnel should be supervising these operations. Curriculum

J. Risk Action plan should be included for a failed pressure test or mis-run during operation. SLK SOP
assessment SLK HARC

K. Certification The Crown plug should be available with the following certificates: SLK SOP
requirement 1. Type approval certificate
2. Manufacturing certificate stating service type and rating
3. Pressure test certificate (at design pressure)