Slickline Services Schlumberger Pressure Control Equipment

Well Intervention Services
Slickline Pressure Level 2 Training

Pressure Control Equipment
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Slickline Services - Pressure Control Equipment
Why use Pressure Control Equipment?
Pressure Control Components, maintenance, preparation of equipment prior to

rigging up
Preparation to the worksite prior to rigging up, rigging up and pressure testing
Enables servicing of a live well, seals with wire static or moving
Provides an access for deployment, provides a chamber for recovery
Protection due to quality control of Equipment
Main components, equipment selection, factor affecting changes in rig up
Hoisting methods
Safety devices in the rig up
Safety awareness
WELL INTERVENTION
Slickline Services - Pressure Control Equipment (Sections 4 and 5)
Job Planning
Equipment must be suitable for the Main components

type of operation
Ancillary components
Pressure rating
Equipment selection
Working pressure / Test pressure
Factor affecting changes in rig up
Safety factor
Hoisting methods
Service type
Wire selection
Standard service and H2S service
WELL INTERVENTION
Xmas tree components

Ultimate Well
Barrier
Control of tree
Handover procedure
Valve operations
Preparation
Working heights
WELL INTERVENTION
Xmas Tree Connection
Confirmation / Communication
De-pressurization
Cap removal
Manual handling
Connecting to Xmas tree
Working height
WELL INTERVENTION
Upper Master Valve/Actuator
Why take control
How do we take control
Pneumatic/hydraulic Actuator
Connections/fittings
Open/close sequence
Safety
WELL INTERVENTION
SLK - POM Pressure Control Equipment (Section 4)
PCE Slickline/Digital Line Overview: Section 4.1
The purpose and objective of Section 4 is to guide and regulate the choice of
Pressure Control Equipment for Slickline/Digital Line operations.
The choice will be made according to:
Well head pressure origin.
Well head pressure actual or possible value.
Working environment.
Type of operation.
Pressure Operations are divided into 3 different operating conditions:
Surface Induced and Wellsite Controlled with WHP > 1 psi
Reservoir Induced with WHP = 0, but contingency cases could lead to a WHP > 1
psi
Reservoir Induced Pressure with WHP > 1 psi
WELL INTERVENTION
SLK – POM Section 4 Slickline/Digital Line
(Well Barrier Overview)
Well Barriers (Slickline/Digital Line): Active Well Barrier

Section 4.2
Slickline/Digital Line operations with

WP rated equipment up to, and including
10K and no H2S, must use 2 well Passive Well
barriers i.e. a (Active) Stuffing Box and Barrier
a (Passive) Single Manual Ram Wireline
Valve. A Hydraulic Ram Wireline Valve is
recommend.
Ultimate Well
Barrier
Shear-Seal / Tree
Valve
WELL INTERVENTION
Well Barriers (Slickline/Digital Line):

Active Well Barrier
Section 4.2
Slickline/Digital Line operations with

WP rated equipment of 15K and 20K and
no H2S, must use 3 surface barriers i.e.
Passive Well
a (Active) Stuffing Box and a (Passive) Barrier
Dual Hydraulic Ram Wireline Valve.
Ultimate Well
Barrier
Shear-Seal / Tree
Valve
WELL INTERVENTION
Well Barriers (Slickline/Digital Line): Active Well Barrier

Section 4.2
Slickline/Digital Line operations with WP

rated equipment 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K and
H2S, must use 3 surface barriers i.e. a Passive Well
Barrier
(Active) Stuffing Box and a (Passive) Dual
Hydraulic Ram Wireline Valve.
Ultimate Well
Barrier
Shear-Seal / Tree
Valve
WELL INTERVENTION
SLK – POM Section 4 Slickline/Digital Line (Well Barrier Overview)
Well Barriers (Slickline/Digital Line): Section 4.2
WP Rating 5000 psi 5000 psi 10,000 psi 10,000 psi 15,000 psi > 15,000 psi
MPWHP < 4167 < 4167 < 8333 < 8333 < 12,500
Fluid Oil or gas Oil, gas or Oil or gas Oil, gas or Oil, gas or Oil, gas or
Type H2S H2S H2S H2S
Wireline Compulsory
Valve
Manual Tolerated Forbidden Tolerated Forbidden Forbidden Forbidden

(Wireline Valve)
Hydraulic Recommended Compulsory Recommended Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory

(Wireline Valve)
Sets of Rams 1 2 1 2 2 2
Number of Barriers 2 3 2 3 3 3
2 well barriers MUST be used up to 10,000psi WP (8,333 psi MPWHP)

3 well barriers (Dual WLV & Stuffing Box) above 10,000psi WP
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SLK - POM Pressure Control Equipment (Sections 4 and 5)
PCE Threaded Connections: Section 4.3
All pressure-bearing screwed connections made-up on the well site must have an
O-ring seal.
Only ½ inch NPT (maximum) threaded ports are accepted for manifold
connections up to 10k WP
Above 10K WP, engineer fittings (autoclave) must be used
One single API crossover is permitted, fitted between the client xmas tree and our
Wireline Valve but its use is strongly discouraged. It must be reserved for
situations where there is no other alternative: Section 4.3.1 API Threaded
Connection
WELL INTERVENTION
API Threaded Connections: Section 4.3.1
Can only be used if there is no

H2S/CO2.
< 2500psi MPWHP.
Intermediate Inspection done every 6
months.
Major survey every 2 years.
Correct sealing compound.(TeflonTape
forbidden)
Correct Torque.
Eliminate bending movements.
Test Pressure 6K
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Premium Seal Definition: Section

4.3.2
A Premium seal has a thread
independent sealing mechanism: a
metal to metal seal backed up with an
O-Ring.
Premium seals can be used for
Lubricator/Riser and Wireline Valve
unions with rated Working Pressure
(WP) 10,000 psi and below, as
alternative to integral connections as
long as the seal is made up of a metal
to metal seal backed up with an O-
Ring seal.
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Slickline/Digital Line Stuffing Box: Section 4.5.1.1

Is a active well barrier *seals while wire is moving or stationary”
The Slickline stuffing box must be equipped with a plunger or ball check.
Hydraulic stuffing boxes must be used when H2S is present.
Manual nut style stuffing boxes can be used up to 5000 psi WP with no H2S
present.
A hydraulic style of stuffing box is recommended.
All new purchases should have an injection point.
WELL INTERVENTION
Manual Stuffing Box Sheave Guard
Sheave
Manual Nut
Upper Gland Staff
Cylinder Packing
Lower Gland
Blow out Plunger
WELL INTERVENTION
Hydraulic Stuffing Box Sheave Guard
Hydraulic Packing Nut
Upper Gland
Cylinder Packing
Staff Bearings
Lower Gland
Blow out Plunger
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Slickline/Digital Line Stuffing Box: Section 4.5.1.1
Cylinder packing – how many, material

Packing glands – Steel (IPS), Bronze (Alloy)
Sheave guard, sheave bearings
Blow out plunger – Ball Check
Hydraulic packing nut
Piston position
Staff movement
Holes in sheaves
Line tracking
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Black – Med Ser - -20F to +275F –
Crown – HP Ser - +275F –
Mild to Severe Chemical
Mild Chemical
Corded – Med Ser - -20F to +275F

– Mild Chemical
Urethane Tan – HP & H2S Ser Urethane Red – HP & H2S Ser -
- +200F +250F – Extreme Pressures
WELL INTERVENTION
Hydraulic Packing Nut Upper Gland Set Screw Type Upper Gland Thread Type
Plunger
Lower Gland Set Lower Gland Elmar
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Slickline/Digital Line Liquid Seal

Head: Section 4.5.1.2
Same principal that is used for a GIH.
Seal is achieved by injecting grease
into the insert stack (mini flow tubes)
at a pressure above well head
pressure.
Ball check is incorporated into the
head.
Recommended for High Pressure,
Hostile wells.
Low friction characteristics.
Hydraulic stuffing box must be used to
help guide the wire, etc.
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Slickline/Digital Line Chemical Injection

Sub: Section 4.5.1.3
Is designed to apply a de-icing agent,
corrosion inhibitor, or to lubricate slickline
during well service operations.
Is recommended on High Pressure dry
gas wells due to the drying effect on the
stuffing box packing and the slickline.
Is placed under the stuffing box.
Can act as a fluid barrier between the well
and the stuffing box, thus preventing
hydrates from forming and “icing up” the
stuffing box.
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Tool (Head) Catcher: Section

4.5.1.4/5.4.1.6
Is primary a safety device, designed to catch
the toolstring if it is drawn into the lubricator
rig up to quickly and hits the top.
Should be used on Semi-Submersibles or
Floaters.
The tool catcher must be remotely operated.
Dogs need to be changed to fit the correct
size of fishing neck.
Is placed under the stuffing box.
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Lubricator/Flanged Riser: Section
4.5.1.6
Up to 10,000 PSI Working Pressure (WP), a
premium thread single O-Ring.
For applications above 10,000 PSI, only
integral unions must be used.
Chamber to deploy and recover tools,
Length required, Internal sizes
Ports – ½” NPT maximum
Positioning – pull line
Thread tape – safety
Safety – hand awareness
Ported lubricators up to 10K WP Std. or
H2S Service
WELL INTERVENTION
Riser Rig Up:
Spacer lubricator – tree to work level

Internal Diameter of riser
Lengths of riser
Ports
Communication when rigging up
Handling of riser during rig up/down and
tool change out
Using lubricator as riser
Using flanged type riser
Welded riser can be used if permission
is given by SLK HQ
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Quick Test Sub: Section 4.5.1.8

Inserted in the rig up at the position of
the joint normally opened to insert
and retrieve tools from the well.
Subsequent pressure tests can be
made using the Quick Test Sub to
verify the integrity of the union that
has been disconnected, rather than
having to test the complete rig up.
Must be used during perforating
operations.
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Tool Trap: Section 4.5.1.9/5.4.1.7

Safety device installed above the
wireline valve.
Flapper check for the toolstring in case
tools are pulled into the SB, out of the
rope socket.
Two flappers in through bore
Indicator arms
Can be manual or hydraulic (must be
hydraulic when H2S is present)
Safety – care when lowering tools
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Bleed Sub: Section 4.5.1.7

A bleed sub is used for applications up
to 10,000psi WP Standard or Sour
Service, when a bleed off port is
required on the pressure control
equipment rig up.
For PCE rated above 10,000psi WP,

the bleed-off valve must be part of the
wireline valve block manifold.
Some have 2 ports
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Pump in Sub: Section 4.5.1.10/5.4.1.10

Must be used when no lateral or flow line valve is Present.
Allows client to kill well if needed.
When placed below lowest pressure barrier:
Lateral entry must be integral or connected with API6A flange.
Must be connected to gate type valve with API6A flange. Plug valves allowed up
to 5000psi WP.
Hammer unions are only permitted after gate/plug valve.
When placed above lowest pressure barrier:

Lateral entry can be connected with 1502 Hammer Union.
2” 602 hammer unions are forbidden.
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Pump in Sub: Section 4.5.1.10/5.4.1.10

Gate Valve
PIS with API 6A Flange PIS with Flange w/dual o-ring seals
Lo Torque (Howco) valve
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Wireline Valve: Section
4.5.1.11/5.4.1.8
Is a passive well barrier “provides Newly purchased Hydraulic Wireline
facilities for contingencies and Valves must be equipped with Open/Close
emergency procedures”. indicators.
Must be installed on all rig ups A Hydraulic Wireline Valve must be used
when H2S is present.
Manual or hydraulic
Manually closed Wireline Valve for SLK
Different ram configurations
can be used on wells up to 10,000 psi WP
Choice dependant on well conditions if no H2S is present. A hydraulic style
and operation Wireline Valve is recommended.
Responsibility All braided line H2S operations, bottom set
Wireline Valves equipped with “shear of rams must be inverted.
and seal” rams must be placed below Wireline Valve must be in the close
the rams capable of sealing on the position during transportation, after rig
cable/wire. down, storage ...etc.
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Wireline Valves: Section

4.5.1.11/5.4.1.8
Types of seals – inner and outer
Types of inner seals, (Multiline, Cable,
Blind, etc.)
Guide selection, (Cable, Slickline)
Inner seals for 0.072” / 0.160”, 3/16 -
7/32
Ram/body tolerance
Maintenance
Safety
WELL INTERVENTION
Slickline Ram Shear and Seal Rams
Q-Guide Rams
Multiline Inner Seal
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Wireline Valves: Section Single Manual Wireline Valve

4.5.1.11/5.4.1.8
Used on none H2S wells
Up 10,000psi WP w/Slickline
Up to 5000psi WP w/BL
One well barrier
Safety factor - height of rig up
Orientation when installing
Storage, Transportation
Maintenance
A manual Wireline Valve is not
recommended for 10K WP SLK
operations
WELL INTERVENTION
Single Hydraulic Wireline Valve

4.5.1.11/5.4.1.8
Used on wells with or without H2S
Up to 10,000psi WP w/Slickline
Up to 5000psi WP w/BL
Hydraulic oil chambers
Manual handles – close only
One well barrier
Safety factor - height of rig up
Orientation when installing
Fittings, bridles
Maintenance
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4.5.1.11/5.4.1.8 Dual Hydraulic Wireline Valve
Used on wells with or without H2S
Over 10,000psi WP w/ Slickline (2 well
barriers)
Up to 5000psi WP H2S w/BL bottom set
inverted (BL= 1 well barrier)
Ram orientation
Panel or pump to operate, indicator rods
Lifting caps / test caps
Fittings, bridles
Maintenance
WELL INTERVENTION
Triple Hydraulic Wireline Valve Quad Hydraulic Wireline Valve
Up to 15K WP BL operation >15K WP BL operation bottom
bottom set inverted set inverted
Recommended for >10K WP Recommended for 20K WP and
operations SLK above operations SLK
Inverted
Rams
WELL INTERVENTION
Wireline Valve – Testing:

Two types off test to be performed – Pressure and Function Test
Function Test – Prior to every job, check equalizing assembly
Pressure Test – Reception (Body to TP, Operational to WP), Intermediate (Body

and Operational to WP), Annual (Body to TP, Operational to WP), Major (Body to
TP, Operational to WP), After rig up (1.2 x MPWHP minimum)
Test rods
Low Pressure Test
WELL INTERVENTION
Elmar Type B Elmar Type A Equalizing Block does Elmar Type C
Equalizing Block not have a grease injection port or Equalizing Block
for Dual Rams glycol injection port. for Triple Rams
Elmar Type B Equalizing Block has
a grease injection port but no glycol
injection port.
Elmar Type C Equalizing Block has
a grease and glycol injection port.
Turn the cartridge valve counter
clockwise to open the equalizing port.
Turn the cartridge valve clockwise to
close the equalizing port.
When opening cartridge valve do

not force cartridge valve pass
panhead screw, causing cartridge
valve to be ejected from cartridge
valve assembly which will cause
well control issues.
Cartridge Valve
Panhead screw Cartridge valve assembly
WELL INTERVENTION
SLK - POM Pressure Control Equipment (Sections 4 and 5) 1/2” NPT/Pressure Gauge
Type A Equalizing Block
Type A Equalizing Block Operation:
During wellsite operations all Valves
should be closed except Valve A
(which is to open up the port for your
pressure gauge). Cartridge Valve A
Valve B is to bleed off the PCE.
Equalizing Bottom Rams:
Valve B is closed. Cartridge Valve B
Valve A is opened to monitor 1/2” NPT/Bleed Valve
pressure.
Open Valve E slowly.
Open Valve D to equalize across
bottom set of rams. Cartridge Valve C
Close Valves E and D once
equalization is completed.
Equalizing Top Rams:
Valve B is closed. Cartridge Valve D
Valve A is opened to monitor
pressure.
Open Valve D slowly.
Open Valve C to equalize across top
Cartridge Valve E
set of rams.
Close Valves D and C once
equalization is completed.
WELL INTERVENTION
SLK - POM Pressure Control Equipment
Quick Unions
Most pressure control equipment utilizes the Quick Union connection.
Sealing of the Quick Union is not dependant on how tight the connection is.
The O Ring in the Quick Union connection retains the pressure.
Nomenclature of Quick Unions.
Different types of Quick Union connections available.
Sizes comparison.
WELL INTERVENTION
SLK - POM Pressure Control Equipment OTIS
Quick Unions
OTIS:
45% Beveled Lip, Identification
Maintenance
Thread Type
Holes in Collar
Safety Issues
Bowen
Bowen:
90% Lip, Identification
Maintenance
Thread Type
Holes in Collar
Safety Issues
WELL INTERVENTION
Quick Unions Otis
Bore Connection Pin OD Box ID Thread 0-Ring #

WP Service
(A) (B) (C) (D) OD(E) (F)
5,000
2.50 Std. 5.000-4 ACME 3.494 3.500 5.000 338
10,000
2.50 15,000 Std. 5.000-4 ACME 3.494 3.500 5.000 338
5,000
3.00 H2S 5.750-4 ACME 3.994 4.000 5.750 342
10,000
2.50 15,000 H2S 6.250-4 ACME 3.994 4.000 5.750 342
5,000
4.00 Std. 6.500-4 ACME 4.744 4.750 6.500 348
10,000
3.00 15,000 H2S 7.500-4 ACME 5.494 5.500 7.500 354
5,000a
5.00 Std. 8.250-4 ACME 6.182 6.188 8.250 434
10,000
5,000
4.00 H2S 8.375-4 ACME 5.244 5.250 8.375 427
10.000
6.38 5,000 Std. 8.750-4 ACME 7.494 7.500 8.750 441
5,000
5.00 H2S 9.000-4 ACME 6.744 6.750 9.000 362
10,000
6.38 5,000 H2S 9.500-4 ACME 7.994 8.000 9.500 443
4.00 15,000 H2S 9.500-4 ACME 6.244 6.250 9.500 435
WELL INTERVENTION
Quick Unions Bowen
Bore Connection Pin OD Box ID Thread 0-Ring #

WP Service
(A) (B) (C) (D) OD(E) (F)
5,000 Std
2.50 4.750-4 ACME 3.744 3.750 4.750 340
10,000 H2S
5,000
3.00 Std 4.750-4 ACME 3.744 3.750 4.750 340
10,000
10,000
2.50 Std 4.7504 ACME 3.744 3.750 4.750 340
15,000
5,000
3.00 Std 5.5004 ACME DL 4.369 4.375 5.500 345
10,000
10,000
3.00 Std 5.500-4 ACME DL 4.369 4.375 5.500 345
15,000
5,000
3.50 Std 6.0004 ACME DL 4.869 4.875 6.000 349
10,000
15,000
2.50 Std 6.3124 ACME 4.369 4.375 6.312 345
22,500
10,000
2.50 H2S 6.3124 ACME 4.369 4.375 6.312 345
15,000
2.50 5,000 H2S 4.7504 ACME 3.744 3.750 4.750 340
15,000
2.50 H2S 6.3124 ACME 3.744 3.750 6.312 340
22,500
5,000 H2S 7.000-5 STUB
4.00 5.244 5.250 7.000 427
10,000 Std ACME
10,000
4.00 Std 8.2504 ACME 5.994 6.000 8.250 358
15,000
5,000 H2S
5.00 8.2SO4ACME DL 6.744 6.750 8.250 438
10,000 Std
WELL INTERVENTION
Quick Union O-Rings
O Ring material
Sizing of O ring
Sealing faces
Back up rings
Non extrusion rings
Tolerance of pin/box
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Flexible and Bleed Hoses: Section 4.5.3 / 4.5.4

All hoses have a WP, TP and Burst Pressure rating
Hoses must meet SAE codes for different fluid types
No Braises connection allowed. Above 10K, engineered fittings must be utilized
As a minimum, each hose has to have a stainless steel tag indicating the WP and
the manufactures part number
Must be tested to manufactures TP or 1.5 x WP at reception
Test pressure is according to manufactures specifications or 1.5 x WP of hose
Burst Pressure safety factor is 2.5 x WP up to 15,000 psi. WP. All though 4 is
recommended
If a lubricator/riser bleed off hose is utilized; it must comply with the same
specification requirements as set for flexible hoses
WELL INTERVENTION
Manifolds – single and dual port
What is a manifold…..
Needle valves, Pressure rating
Where are they attached? (lower
lubricator section, riser section or Xmas
tree)
Port to pressure test
Port to bleed down
Positioning of hoses
Positioning of pressure gauge
Safety - thread tape -Your position when
operating - wear on NPT threads
WELL INTERVENTION
Manifolds
Positioning of manifolds
Two manifolds required
Lower manifold to test Wireline Valve
Pressure applied to lower manifold
Upper manifold open
Upper manifold to bleed off air
Upper manifold to monitor WHP
Take pressure up in stages
Tools against stuffing box – bounce on wire?
Environmental issues
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Braided Line/Stranded Line Overview: Section 5.1
The purpose and objective of Section 5 is to guide and regulate the choice of
Pressure Control Equipment for Braided Line/Stranded Line operations.
The choice will be made according to:
Well head pressure origin.
Well head pressure actual or possible value.
Working environment.
Type of operation, (Fishing, Swabbing, Heavy Pulling, etc.)
WELL INTERVENTION
SLK – POM Section 5 Braided Line/Stranded Line
Well Barriers (Braided Line/Stranded Line): Section 5.2
Active Barriers: Active Well Barriers
For Swabbing Operations MPWHP< 1500 psi:

Single Hydraulic Pack Off (Swab Head), Dual
Hydraulic Pack Off is recommended.
0 to 10K WP Standard or H2S Service Operations:
GIH (includes a set of Flow Tubes and a Pack Off).
Greater than 10K WP Standard or H2S Service
Operations:
GIH (includes a set of Flow Tubes and a Pack Off)
with dual injection points.
WELL INTERVENTION
Passive Barriers:
For Swabbing Operations MPWHP< 1500 psi:
Single ram Wireline Valve. (fitted for BL), “Dual ram Wireline Valve with the
bottom set of rams inverted is recommended”.
0 to 5K WP Standard Service Operations:
Single ram Wireline Valve. (fitted for BL), “Dual ram Wireline Valve with the
bottom set of rams inverted is recommended”.
0 to 5K WP H2S Service Operations:
Dual ram Wireline Valve with the bottom set of rams inverted.
10K WP Standard or H2S Service Operations:
Triple ram Wireline Valve with the bottom set of rams inverted.
WELL INTERVENTION
(Well Barrier Overview) Passive Well Barrier
Well Barriers (Braided Line/Stranded

Line): Section 5.2
Passive Barriers:
15K WP Standard or H2S Service
Operations:
Triple ram Wireline Valve with
the bottom set of rams inverted.
20K WP Standard or H2S Service
Operations:
Quadruple ram Wireline Valve
with the bottom set of rams Inverted Rams
inverted.
When using a “shear” and “seal” ram it It is Forbidden to use a surface controlled or
must be place below your sealing rams. subsurface safety valve as a well barrier.
WELL INTERVENTION
SLK – POM Section 5 Braided/Stranded Line (Well Barrier Overview)
WP Rating 5000 psi Std 5000 psi H2S 10,000 psi 15,000 psi >15,000 psi
MPWHP < 4167 psi < 4167 psi < 8333 psi < 12,500 psi
Fluid Oil Oil or Gas Oil or Gas Oil or Gas Oil or Gas
type or H2S or H2S or H2S or H2S
Wireline Valve Compulsory
Manual Tolerated Forbidden

(Wireline Valve)
Hydraulic Recommended Compulsory

(Wireline Valve)
Grease Injection Between Not applicable Compulsory

Rams
Equalizing Manifold Compulsory
Hose Type Tolerated Forbidden
Block Type Recommended Compulsory
Sets of Rams 1 2 3 3 4
Bottom set Inverted Bottom set Bottom set Bottom set
Inverted Inverted Inverted
Number of Barriers 2 2 3 3 4
WELL INTERVENTION
SLK - POM Pressure Control Equipment (Sections 5)
PCE Grease Injection Head: Section 5.4.1.1/5.4.1.2/5.4.1.3/5.4.1.5

Oil Saver (Line Wiper), Pack Off, Flow Tubes, Ball Check Valve
An oil saver must be utilized with grease injection to reduce grease spillage.
The Pack off must be used and it will be hydraulic and remotely operated.
For operations above 1500 psi MPWHP, flow tubes with pack off must be utilized.
Solid flow tubes (e.g. SWS type) or concentric flow tubes (e.g. Bowen type) can be
used.
Number of Flow Tubes should contain 1.2 times MPWHP.
One Flow tube below grease injection point.
This applies from 3/16 to 5/16 cable. For larger size lines the pressure gradient
must be less than 2000 psi per tube.
A Ball Check Valve must be used for all Grease Injection Operations.
For gas wells it is also recommended to limit the gradient to 2000 psi and 1600 psi.
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Flow Tubes: Section 5.4.1.3
Solid Type –
Oil 2500 psi gradient drop per flow tube
Gas 2000 psi gradient drop per flow tube
Concentric –
Oil 2000 psi gradient drop per flow tube
Gas 1600 psi gradient drop per flow tube
WELL INTERVENTION
Return
Pack Off
Grease Injection Head Line Wiper
Recommended for minimal grease consumption Return
Flow Tube
WHP Fluid # Solid # Concentric
Type Flow Tubes Flow Tubes
Flow Tube
0 – 5000 psi Liquid 3 3
0 – 5000 psi Gas 4 4 Grease

Injection Point
5000 – 7500 psi Liquid 4 5
5000 – 7500 psi Gas 5 5 Flow Tube

7500 – 10,000 psi Liquid 5 6
Grease
7500 – 10,000 psi Gas 6 6 Injection Point
In Touch ID# 3031818 Flow Tube
Ball Check
WELL INTERVENTION
Single Hydraulic Line Wiper-Pack Off (Swab
Head).
Fitted on top of GIH.
Removes excess grease from cable.
Used in Low Pressure environments like
swabbing.
Activated if grease pump stops.
Dual Hydraulic Line Wiper-Pack Off (Swab

Head).
Fitted on top of GIH.
Removes excess grease from cable.
Used in Low Pressure environments like
swabbing.
Recommended for Swabbing operations.
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Grease Injection Units/Injection Points: Section 5.4.1.4/5.4.1.9
Must always be capable to pump grease at a pressure 30% above MAOP.
Up to 5000 psi. No H2S, single air operated pump with a ratio of 75:1.
Up to 5000 psi. H2S, two air operated pumps with a ratio of 75:1, one pump is for
backup.
WP = 10,000 psi. pumps must have ratio of 104:1
WP = 15,000 psi. pumps must have ratio of 235:1
Above 5000 psi. grease injection units must have redundant air pumps.
Grease Injection Units: SPOT – Intermediate – Annual Inspection detailed
maintenance procedures can be found in InTouch content ID #3839383. Major re-
certification procedures can be found in InTouch content #3461601.
All injection points into the well, such as grease injection or glycol injection must be
close coupled to a check valve.
The check valve must have the same Working Pressure (WP) as the equipment it is
installed on.
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Cable Cutter: Section 5.4.1.11

Advantages of this item of pressure control equipment are
found during a stuck cable operation.
Limits or even negates the need to strip cable through the
closed wireline valve inner seals
Can disconnect the lubricator directly above the wireline
valve.
Avoids the need for cutting the cable at a potentially
hazardous height.
Provides an adequate working length of cable the length
of the lubricator.
The cable cutter hydraulic fittings must be different from
all others used in the rig up.
WELL INTERVENTION
PCE Braided Line/Stranded Line Work: Section 5.5.1

The top sheave should be suspended from an independent point/line sheave
hangar (dogbone) other than the one suspending the Pressure Control
Equipment.
One risk underlying a single lift point rig up (PCE and sheave hooked to the same
point) is that in case of a SCOP (stuck cable operating procedure, InTouch content
ID # 3331587) whenever lifting the lubricators (risers) along with the top sheave,
this will imply a cable movement across the wireline valve inner seals.
Another risk underlying a single lift point rig up is when lifting the PCE from the
wellhead for tool change out, if no slack is given to the cable the rope socket can
top out on the bottom of the Grease Head causing a rope socket failure where the
tool string is dropped out of the lubricator onto personnel and/or equipment.
WELL INTERVENTION
SLK – POM/Pressure Control Equipment - summary
Approved equipment with complete and current Asset History File.

Personnel are trained and certified as per section 6 of the POM.
Exemptions are valid.
Equipment selected by WHP, service type and operation.
Worksite limitations can affect rig up selection.
Maintenance is of prime importance.
You are responsible for confirming equipment is functioning.
Monitor condition during long operations.
Rigging up, breaking and installation – high potential for injuries.
Questions?
WELL INTERVENTION
QUESTIONS?
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Why use Pressure Control Equipment?

Pressure Control Components, maintenance, preparation of equipment prior to

Equipment must be suitable for the Main components

Xmas tree components

Connecting to Xmas tree

Why take control

How do we take control

Well Barriers (Slickline/Digital Line): Active Well Barrier

Slickline/Digital Line operations with

Well Barriers (Slickline/Digital Line):

Slickline/Digital Line operations with

Well Barriers (Slickline/Digital Line): Active Well Barrier

Slickline/Digital Line operations with WP

Manual Tolerated Forbidden Tolerated Forbidden Forbidden Forbidden

Hydraulic Recommended Compulsory Recommended Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory

2 well barriers MUST be used up to 10,000psi WP (8,333 psi MPWHP)

PCE Threaded Connections: Section 4.3

API Threaded Connections: Section 4.3.1

Can only be used if there is no

PCE Premium Seal Definition: Section

PCE Slickline/Digital Line Stuffing Box: Section 4.5.1.1

Hydraulic stuffing boxes must be used when H2S is present.

All new purchases should have an injection point.

Upper Gland Staff

Blow out Plunger

Hydraulic Packing Nut

PCE Slickline/Digital Line Stuffing Box: Section 4.5.1.1

Cylinder packing – how many, material

Corded – Med Ser - -20F to +275F

Lower Gland Set Lower Gland Elmar

PCE Slickline/Digital Line Liquid Seal

PCE Slickline/Digital Line Chemical Injection

PCE Tool (Head) Catcher: Section

Riser Rig Up:

Spacer lubricator – tree to work level

PCE Quick Test Sub: Section 4.5.1.8

PCE Tool Trap: Section 4.5.1.9/5.4.1.7

PCE Bleed Sub: Section 4.5.1.7

For PCE rated above 10,000psi WP,

Some have 2 ports

PCE Pump in Sub: Section 4.5.1.10/5.4.1.10

When placed above lowest pressure barrier:

PCE Pump in Sub: Section 4.5.1.10/5.4.1.10

Lo Torque (Howco) valve

PCE Wireline Valves: Section

Slickline Ram Shear and Seal Rams

PCE Wireline Valves: Section Single Manual Wireline Valve

Single Hydraulic Wireline Valve

PCE Wireline Valves: Section

Wireline Valve – Testing:

Function Test – Prior to every job, check equalizing assembly

Pressure Test – Reception (Body to TP, Operational to WP), Intermediate (Body

Low Pressure Test

When opening cartridge valve do

Panhead screw Cartridge valve assembly