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 Table of Contents
• Definition.
• Wireline units Types.
• Slick line introduction.
• Slick line applications.
• Preparation and planning
• HADZ (Hazard and Drops Zone )
• Pressure control equipment
• Stander tool string.
• Barrier & safety aspects.
• Shall statement for wire line.
• Pr-job Check List.
• Rig Up/Down.
• Force calculation.
• Pressure Testing (using Pump Unit).
• Slick line operations program.
• Drift Runs.
• Plug setting/ Retrieval.
• Gas Lift valves change out.
• Retrieving and running SCSSSV
• Bailing Operations
• Open/Close SSD
• Running Pressure Gauges.
• Operation problems.
• Stuffing box leak.
• Hydraulic Master Valve Leak
• Leak in SCSSV CL.
• BOP Hydraulic Control Unit
Malfunction.
• Stuck While POOH / RIH.
• Logging operation.
• Electric line application.
• Check list.
• Pressure control equipment.
• Operation problem.
 Wireline Defined & Type

Wireline is a method of conveying specialized strings of tools and associated specialty

tools into and out of a well. The tool string is attached to a single or multi- strand wire.

The three types of wireline used are:

Slickline
Braided non-electric
Braided electric.

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 Typical Wireline Units

Wireline units come in a wide variety of designs and configurations. Pictured here are two
skid mounted units which can be fitted out with slickline, braided line, or electric line. This
design is commonly seen on offshore locations but can be mounted to a flatbed for land
operations. The wireline truck pictured below is the unit more commonly used on land
locations.

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 Typical Wireline Units

Skid mounted units can be used on both land and

offshore locations. They can be fitted out with slickline
and braided line.

This truck mounted unit is equipped with a crane and

can also be fitted out with slickline and braided line.

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 Slick line
Equipment
 Definition and Introduction

• Slick Line normally is a single strand wire available in various sizes 0.108” 0.125” and 0.160”.

• Various grades of wire are available in these sizes to allow Slickline to be run in wells with corrosive
element H2S etc.

• Good wire management is critical in preventing any Incidents or loss of wire and tools in the well bore.

• Access to wells is limited by the deviation of the well, Slickline can normally operate up to 60 deg
Deviation with the assistance of Roller stem and Accessories.

• During all Slickline operation and interventions 2 tested barriers must be in place prior to rigging up PCE ,
changing out tools and rigging down PCE.
Applications
• Setting and retrieving a variety of flow control devices.
• Providing access to the tubing/casing annulus (sliding sleeves and
perforation).
• Clearing obstructions from the tubing (sand, paraffin, scale).

• Fishing tools and/or wire.

• Conducting surveys: BHPTS Bottom hole pressure and temperature,
tubing/casing caliper, cased hole logging, etc.
• Detecting fluid levels
• Setting & retrieving packers
• Installation and service of side pocket gas lift valves and
dummies .
• Locating the measured end of the production tubing.
• Assisting in Plug & Abandonment operations

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 Preparation and planning

General
• The wireline operation(s) to be performed
• Physical condition of the tree and rated working pressure
• Rated working pressure of casing hangers – presence or absence of casing wing valves and
gauges so casing pressures can be monitored
• A general description of the location with respect to spotting and securing the wireline unit
• Wireline limitations
• Tree connection type, size and pressure rating
• Tubing hanger type, especially in terms of the back pressure valve profile and ID
• Status of well flow – flowing or shut-in
• Location of any gas detection equipment and monitoring/warning capabilities

Pressures and Fluids

• Latest recorded SITP
• Latest recorded Bottom hole Pressure as well as an estimate of fracture pressure
• Latest recorded depth of fluid
• Types of fluids produced – sour or sweet, and if sour, the approximate concentration in ppm