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1. Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to:
- Provide details of bailing technics
- Ensure that steps are followed.

2. Scope of application
This procedure is applicable to Slickline job execution at well site.

3. Responsibility
The choice of bailer type is a client responsibility 0. in agreement of Slickline operations
supervisor

4. Description

:SOP Focus/Purpose
This SOP will focus on the Slickline Bailing job. Define the different types of bailers, bailing
jobs and recommendations. This process provides information on the planning, equipment, and
.recommended procedures for cleaning out wells using slickline bailers

:Procedure in Steps
Bailing, like most of the wireline procedures, has been around a long time without much
change. There are four basic types of bailers: drive down, pump, dump, and hydrostatic. There is
also a fluid sample bailer. Each bailer has a specific use in its respective application. By the end
of this section you should have a good idea what type of bailer will work best for you in your
.bailing operation

 DRIVE DOWN BAILER; This bailer's simplicity is its key; it comes in nominal sizes to fit
any size tubing, it can be made to any length you desire, and come with two types of bottoms:
flapper or ball. It is used mostly on hard bottom well bores. The choice of bottoms to the bailer
would be made depending on what you expect your sample to be (example: chunks & rocks -
flapper/ fines & sand - ball type). The running procedure is simple. Run in until you tag bottom,
jar down with the unit. Depending on hardness of the well bottom will determine how long you
should continue jarring. Check weight often and if tool hangs up it's a good indication that you
have a sample. When bailing and trying to gain footage, a good technique to use is to run a
smaller bailer to make a pilot hole and follow it with a larger bailer. A good, safe practice during
the job is to make sure the bailer is clear before screwing the bottom on. If a partial sample is left
up inside the bailer and you return to bottom there is a good chance that you will trap bottom hole
.pressure between bridge and new sample and when unscrewing bottom an accident may occur

 PUMP BAILER; The pump bailer also comes in nominal sizes and can be made up to any
length. It is most effective on soft bottom well bores. The pump uses a flapper bottom most
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often, and this is recommended. It will accommodate a ball type when needed. This bailer
has a rod inside with brass bushings on the end. When being worked, it moves up and down
.freely. The barrel has a hole near the top that allows fluid to escape while working the rod
This bailer is run differently from the drive down. Once on bottom, instead of a jarring down
motion the operator works his spang jars in an upward motion that creates a suction and
.recovers a sample. Again, conditions on bottom will determine how long you should work it
This bailer is most effective in cleaning out wireline plug bodies. It is much safer and reliable
.than the hydrostatic bailer
 DUMP BAILER; This bailer, like it's name suggest, is used to put things back into the well. It
also comes in nominal sizes and various lengths. The dump bailer can be used with liquids &
solids. It is often used to spot small amounts of frac sand, cement, and scale at a much lower price
.then using a coil tubing unit. The bottom is screwed on and is pinned with shear stock
The substance is loaded in the top. When the bailer hits down on the area your working, the
pin shears releasing it's contents. When running in with fluids you must use o-rings. When
dumping solids into the well bore, the bailer is usually run with a tubing end locator to correlate
.slickline depths to wireline measurements
 HYDROSTATIC BAILER; This bailer is mainly used to clean out wireline plugs and
remove fill from inside and around fishing necks. This bailer is five foot long and works on the
idea of trapping atmospheric pressure inside the bailer with o-ring seals and a brass or
aluminum shear disc. After traveling down to the problem area, downward jarring shears the
.disc. The rush from bottom hole pressure entering the bailer brings the sample into the bailer
The problem with this bailer is that the bottom has a square shoulder. Anything it comes in
contact with traveling down hole has a tendency to set it off, most often returning with no
sample at all. It is important that you only use this bailer when you are positive you have a hard
.bottom. If run on a soft bottom the bailer could pull itself into the fill and become stuck
Another and more dangerous characteristic of this type bailer (even though a pressure release
device is built into it) is that the bailer returns to surface with bottom hole pressure trapped inside.
This makes removal of the bailer bottom very dangerous. This bailer has a specific use and when
.works run properly, well
 FLUID SAMPLE BAILER; The idea behind the fluid sample bailer is to be able to take a
fluid sample anywhere inside the well bore. It works the same as a hydrostatic bailer, trapping
atmospheric pressure inside a sealed area. It travels down to the depth of sample and is set off by
overriding jars and stopping suddenly, then returning to surface with a fluid sample from that
depth. To run this tool you need to make a dummy run to the desired depth and return to surface
to assure that the tool did not shear prematurely. The tool is then run again. When the desired
.depth is reached the operator works his jars, setting off the tool and gathering a fluid sample
-:Bailing Hazards
All types of bailers have the potential for trapped pressure when returned to surface, caution
needs to be taken while handling them. It is important that the crew doing the work understands
how the bailer works and has reviewed and understands the proper procedure for ensuring there is
.no trapped pressure prior to breaking any connection
Before removing the bailer from the tool string or attempting to unscrew any portion of the bailer,
the
bailer will be lowered into a grounded metal bucket, about 3” from the bottom. Using a “J”
hooked hand tool inserted into the bottom attempt to un-seat the ball or flapper at the bottom of
the bailer, if there is pressure you should not be able break the seal. Striking the bailer along it’s
length with a rubber mallet while doing this may help loosen packed / frozen bridged off material
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that can trap pressure anywhere along it’s length. If the bailer is deemed to be free of trapped
.pressure the next step is to remove the bottom sub, staying clear of the line of fire
Use pipe wrenches to break the connection then your glove hand to unscrew it from the bailer, it
should unscrew easily. If it doesn’t you should assume it still has pressure and repeat the above
process. If it is deemed there is trapped pressure and this process did not release it, a special
trailer is available to be delivered to location so the bailer can be transported to a safe area on the
location to be thawed out and handled in a controlled environment following a separate procedure
.that includes warming the bailer slowly
Remove the bailer from the tool string and set it in a safe location in the well house until it can be
secured in the trailer. At no time should you attempt to relieve pressure by working it out through
the threads of the connections. Always beware of the line of fire even with bailers thought to be
.free of pressure and never leave a pressured up bailer unattended
A pressured up bailer has the potential of being a very hazardous and unpredictable situation and
strict procedures need to be followed when dealing with them

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RUNNING A SAMPLE BAILER SLK PROCEDURE
APPLICATION

The sample bailer is used to remove loose debris from the tubing bore such as sand. The bottom
chamber of the tool is run “open ended” thus the pressure within the chamber is the same as the
wellbore at any depth. With the tool at the hold-up depth, the debris will be forced into the
chamber mechanically via jarring action. The bottom of this tool also contains a check valve that
.will trap the debris in the chamber until the tool is recovered at surface

ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTION

Due to the possibility of trapped pressure within the recovered sand bailer, caution needs to be •
.exercised while dismantling the tool
If the debris is soft and/or flexible (“spongy”) there is a risk that the sample bailer can be pulled •
.into the debris during jarring operations and possibly cause the tool to become stuck
Sample Bailer Running Procedure (short drive down bailer type)
Rig up & Pressure test the lubricator and BOP
;Run in the gauge cutter to below the desired landing depth and make sure no obstruction exists
.record hold up depth(s) and any other depth(s) indications like restrictions
Pull out of hole with tool string Isolate the well, bleed off pressure, and remove the gauge cutter
.tool
.Dress the sample bailer (confirm condition at the well site)
.Make up the sample bailer onto the slick line tool string
Make up the lubricator to the BOP & Pressure test the lubricator and BOP
.Run in hole and stop 10ft above the debris surface or hold up depth
.Pull tool string up 25ft and record the tool string weight
.Slowly lower the sample bailer on the debris or obstruction
Jar down several times to force the debris into the tool chamber. Note: A check valve mechanism
on
.the bottom of the tool will trap the captured debris within the tool chamber
.Pull the tool string up. Check the weight
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.Pull out of the hole
.Isolate the well, bleed off pressure, and remove the sample bailer and tool string
.Confirm that the desired sample has been obtained
.If additional sample bailer runs are required repeat the process
.Note: Release the trapped pressure in the tool by loosening the set screw at the top of the bailer
.Ensure screw is finger loose confirming all the pressure has been relieved
.Remove the shoe and empty the bailer collecting the sample for further handling
.Rig down slick line equipment and secure well

RUNNING A HYDROSTATIC BAILER SLK PROCEDURE

APPLICATION

The hydrostatic bailer is used to remove loose debris from the tubing bore such as sand. This tool
will contain a chamber with trapped atmospheric pressure that will be exposed to the obstructed
debris when a ceramic/glass disc is shattered. The sudden pressure reduction at the debris surface
will cause the loose debris to enter the tool’s chamber. The bottom of this tool also contains a
.check valve that will trap the debris in the chamber until the tool is recovered at surface

:! ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTION

Due to the possibility of trapped pressure within the recovered sand bailer, caution needs to be •
.exercised while dismantling the tool
If the debris is soft and/or flexible (“spongy”) there is a risk that the hydrostatic bailer can be •
.pulled into the debris when the disc shears it may cause the tool to become stuck

Hydrostatic Bailer Running Procedure

.Rig up & Pressure test the lubricator and BOP

Run in the gauge cutter to below the desired landing depth and make sure no obstruction exists;
.record hold up depth(s) and any other depth(s) indications like restrictions
Pull out of hole with tool string Isolate the well, bleed off pressure, and remove the gauge cutter
.tool
.Dress the hydrostatic bailer with a new shear disc (confirm condition at the well site)
.Make up the hydrostatic bailer onto the slick line tool string
Make up the lubricator to the BOP & Pressure test the lubricator and BOP
.Run in hole and stop 10ft above the debris surface or the hold-up depth
.Pull tool string up 25ft and record the tool string weight
.Slowly lower the hydrostatic bailer on the debris or obstruction
.Jar down several times to break the shear disc. Note: The difference in pressure regimes (i.e
atmospheric in tool chamber versus wellbore pressure at depth) will cause a sudden influx into
the tool chamber or any material at the tool opening. *A check valve mechanism on the bottom of
.the tool will trap the captured debris within the tool chamber
.Pull the tool string up and check the difference in weight
.Pull out of the hole
.Isolate the well, bleed off pressure, and remove the hydrostatic bailer and tool string
Confirm that the desired sample has been obtained. If additional hydrostatic bailer runs are
.required, repeat the process
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.Note: Release the trapped pressure in the tool by loosening the set screw at the top of the bailer
.Ensure screw is finger loose confirming all the pressure has been relieved
.Remove the lower housing and empty the bailer collecting the sample for further handling
.Rig down slick line equipment and secure well

RUNNING A SAND BAILER SLK PROCEDURE

APPLICATION
The sand bailer is used to remove sand from the tubing bore. This tool uses an internal piston to
draw the sand into the tool’s lower chamber. Multiple sequences that move the piston will
continue to bring in more sand until the piston no longer moves, indicating the chamber is full.
The bottom of this tool also contains a check valve that will trap the debris in the chamber until
.the tool is recovered at surface

ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTION

Due to the possibility of trapped pressure within the recovered sand bailer, caution needs to be •
.exercised while dismantling the tool
If the debris is soft and/or flexible (“spongy”) there is a risk that the sand bailer can be pulled •
into the debris during the jarring action that moves the piston and possibly cause the tool to
.become stuck
If working to remove a sand bridge, there could be a risk that higher pressures are trapped •
below the bridge. Close and continuous monitoring of the line tension is critical to ensure that
.quick action can be taken if the tension anomalies occur

Sand Bailer Running Procedure

.Rig up & Pressure test the lubricator and BOP
;Run in the gauge cutter to below the desired landing depth and make sure no obstruction exists
.record hold up depth(s) and any other depth(s) indications like restrictions
Pull out of hole with tool string
.Isolate the well, bleed off pressure, and remove the gauge cutter tool
.Dress the sand bailer. Confirm the piston moves freely at the well site
.Make up the sand bailer onto the slick line tool string
.Make up the lubricator to the BOP
Pressure test the lubricator and BOP
.Run in hole and stop 10ft above the debris surface or the hold-up depth
.Pull tool string up 25ft and record the tool string weight
Slowly lower the sand bailer on the debris or obstruction until the jars have completely closed
.and piston is in the down position
Note: Three weight reductions should be noted – tool on sand – jars close – piston move to
.bottom
.Note: Be prepared to pull out of hole or clear of sand fill if sticking of the tool is indicated
A check valve mechanism on the bottom of the tool will trap the captured debris within the tool
.chamber
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.Pull up slowly to move the piston upwards drawing sand into the chamber
.Note two weight increases – jars open – piston completely up
.Slowly move down with tool string to move piston as low as it can go
.Note two weight reductions – jars close – piston moves down
.Keep reciprocating the bailer until the piston no longer moves down in the latter Step
.Note: No piston movement indicates that the chamber is now full or stuck
Jar down gently two or three times to confirm that the piston is not stuck. No further movement
.probably indicates that the bailer has been filled
Pull the tool string up. Check the weight and compare with first PUW to confirm chamber full or
partially full (with small size bailers is difficult to notice weight increment, use good judgment)
.Pull out of the hole
.Isolate the well, bleed off pressure, and remove the sand bailer and tool string
Confirm that the desired sample has been obtained. If additional sand bailer runs are required,
repeat the process. Note: Release the trapped pressure in the tool by loosening the set screw at the
.top of the bailer. Ensure screw is finger loose confirming all the pressure has been relieved
.Remove the lower housing and empty the bailer collecting the sample for further handling
.Rig down slick line equipment and secure well