M3D Drilling Choke

Hydraulic

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

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Rev. 03

Cameron Willis, 11331 Tanner Road, Houston, Tx 77041, Fax 713-280-3000, http://www.cameronwillis.com
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Cameron Corporation, Cameron Willis Division. Any reproduction or
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Revision 03
December 2005

Copyright © 2005 all rights reserved

by
Cooper Cameron Corporation, Cameron Willis Division

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PREFACE
The procedures included in this book are to be performed in conjunction
with the requirements and recommendations outlined in API Specifica-
tions. Any repairs to the equipment covered by this book should be done
by an authorized Cameron Willis service representative. Cameron Willis
will not be responsible for loss or expense resulting from any failure of
equipment or any damage to any property or death or injury to any per-
son resulting in whole or in part from repairs performed by other than
authorized Cameron Willis personnel. Such unauthorized repairs shall
also serve to terminate any contractual or other warranty, if any, on the
equipment and may also result in equipment no longer meeting applica-
ble requirements.

File copies of this manual are maintained. Revisions and/or additions will
be made as deemed necessary by Cameron Willis. The drawings in this
book are not drawn to scale, but the dimensions shown are accurate.

Cooper Cameron Corporation

Cameron Willis Division
11331 Tanner Road
Houston, Texas 77041
713-280-3000
http://www.cameronwillis.com

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Table Of Contents

I. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

II. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

III. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IV. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

V. Long Term Storage Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

VI. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

VII. Assembly & Disassembly General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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I. Features
The M3D drilling choke is a Multiple Orifice Valve (MOV) Disc type trim de-
sign. The choke is hydraulically operated to adjust the orifice, and provides
position feedback using a pneumatic position indicator. This choke will pro-
vide a positive seal at a maximum working pressure rating of the choke at
close position, and a maximum orifice when fully open. The orifice size is con-
trolled by means of rotating the front disc from zero to 180 degrees, while
the back disc remains stationary. This is accomplished due to the design of the
disc which is circular, with a half-moon opening in each disc. Rotation of the
disc is accomplished by the hydraulic actuator; or in the case of a hydraulic
system failure, the choke may be operated manually by using a bar. The choke
discs are made of tungsten carbide construction, which are ground and
lapped to a mirrorlike finish to provide a metal-to-metal seal.

II. Installation
Install the drilling choke on the choke manifold, and make sure to remove the
sleeve and flange protector. Hook-up all the hydraulic choke open and close
lines from choke to the choke control panel. Hook-up the position indicator
lines (Air supply & Signal) from the choke to the panel. The detail instructions
can be found in the Control Panel Operation and Maintenance Manual.

III. Operation
The choke disc should always remain in the open position when not in use.
Any well killing procedure requiring the use of the drilling choke should begin
with the choke in full Open position. Failure to do so could result in lost re-
turns. Do not adjust the choke position from full Open until shut-in proce-
dures are complete, and returns are flowing through the Choke/Kill Manifold.
Close the choke slowly, so that the casing pressure does not increase too rap-
idly, as this could cause a down hole blowout or lost returns. Other detailed
instructions can be found in the Control Panel Operation and Maintenance
Manual.

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IV. Maintenance
Operational Checks, Perform Daily

Close and re-open the choke with hydraulic control panel, the position indica-
tor gauge should follow the movement of the choke discs as you open and
close the discs, always leave the choke in the Open position.

Removing The Choke From The Manifold

Caution: Before attempting to work on any pressure control equipment, extreme

caution should be taken to assure that all pressure has been bled from
the choke valve and/or the choke manifold. Always use proper safety
precautions where H2S gas may be present. Only personnel who have re-
ceived instruction on hazards of H2S should be permitted to work on the
drilling choke. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal
injury or death.

A. Make sure the choke is in the full Open position. Make sure all the
pressure is removed from the choke before continuing.

B. Carefully loosen flange nuts on the outlet connection, one turn each
nut until the ring gasket is broken. Do not remove the nuts on the
flange. After all the nuts are loosened, separate the outlet flange
from the manifold flange, and stand on either side of the flange gap
(never over it) to avoid possible injury. Once the seal is broken and all
pressure inside the choke is relieved, the nuts and studs may be safely
removed. Caution should be taken not to damage the extended wear
sleeve.

C. Support the valve and then carefully repeat the procedure on the inlet
flange.

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Figure 1. Drilling Choke with Hydraulic Actuator

Figure 2. Hydraulic Actuator

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 CHANGING THE DISC ASSEMBLIES
This section describes the procedures for removal of the choke discs, wear
sleeves, and flange protector from the outlet end of the valve body for in-
spection and/or replacement (see choke assembly drawing in section 7).

A. Unbolt the outlet spool and carefully separate it from the body. The
outlet spool is fastened to the choke body with cap screws. There are
two dowel pins that provide alignment between the body and the
outlet spool.

B. To remove the choke discs, first rotate the front disc to the full Open
position (if this has not been previously done). Wash any sand, grit, or
weight material from around the exposed portion of the stationary
disc and the disc opening.

C. Gently remove both discs from the choke body. Avoid chipping the
corners of the disc. Even if the discs are worn, they may be repairable.
If not, replace with a new disc or discs. When the discs have been re-
moved, locate and inspect anti-rotation pin. Replace if damaged.

D. Clean both disc assemblies thoroughly and inspect for wear or dam-
age. The primary criteria for determining whether or not the choke
discs are reusable is that they can provide a positive seal under pres-
sure when installed in the choke.

E. Wash out and clean the interior of the choke body and the sealing
surfaces.

F. Remove the seal on the stationary disc carrier and the choke flange,
and replace these seals.

G. Thoroughly clean the disc assemblies and apply a thin layer of grease
to the O-ring groove on the back disc carrier. Avoid getting grease on
the polished disc faces because this can cause the choke to leak when
tested.

H. Insert the front disc assembly into the body. Be sure the turning fork
locating pin aligns properly with the slots and locating pin hole in the
disc asssembly. The rotating disc should fit loosely into the body and
onto the turning fork.

I. Position the back disc anti-rotation pin in the groove on the inside di-
ameter of the choke body. Align the matching pin groove in the rear
disc assembly and insert the back disc.

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NOTE: The moon-shaped opening must be facing the inlet flange of the choke
valve.

J. Remove the wear sleeves from the outlet spool. Carefully press them
out through the end, which bolts to the body. There are three wear
sleeves and one flange protector sleeve with a smaller bore.

K. Inspect the wear sleeves from the outlet spool. Be especially careful to
remove any dirt, rust, or debris from the shoulder where the flange
protector makes contact. Failure to do so may cause the wear sleeves
to crush the choke discs when the spool is bolted to the valve body.

L. Apply a thin layer of grease to the outside of the wear sleeves and in-
sert them into the outlet spool. Remove any dirt, rust, or debris from
the ends of the wear sleeves, and the shoulder on the extended wear
sleeve, for the same reason explained in Step "K."

Note: The choke discs, sleeves, and flange protector can also be removed from
bonnet end. Refer to Section VII Assembly & Disassembly General Instruction.

TO ADJUST “ZERO” OF THE POSITION INDICATOR GAUGE

A. Close the choke fully.

B. Remove the position indicator cover.

C. Check the position indicator gauge at the console, make sure it is at

choke Close position. If not correct, loosen the nut on the cam shaft so
that the cam turns on its shaft. Rotate the cam so that the scrib mark
is lined up with the bearing (Cam Follower).

D. Tighten cam shaft nut.

E. Loosen slide plate locking screws on the regulator slide plate, adjust
the plate (See Fig 3, 4, and 5) until signal output is 15 psi on the test
gauge or Close at the console position indicator gauge.

F. Tighten slide plate and locking screws.

H. Open the choke. The test gauge should read 3 psi, or the position indi-
cator gauge read Open; if not, it will be necessary to adjust the span
of the transmitter.

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Figure 3. Choke Position Indicator Assembly

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Figure 4. Position Indicator Regulator Assembly and Cam Assembly

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Figure 5. Loosen Side Plate Locking Screw on Regulator Side Plate.

Figure 6. Adjusting Span of Cam

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 TO ADJUST THE “SPAN” OF THE POSITION ~ INDICATOR GAUGE
A. If below 3 psi, loosen hex nut (Fig. 6, item 1) and rotate hex nut (item
2) slightly to move flexible portion of the cam toward the regulator.
This makes the cam opening larger and increases air pressure.

B. If above 3 psi, loosen hex nut (item 2) and rotate hex nut (item 1)
slightly to move flexible portion of cam away from the regulator. This
makes the cam opening smaller and decreases air pressure.

C. While holding adjusted hex nut in place, tighten the opposite nut
against the pivot pin.

D. Fully close the choke and check to see that the gage shows 15 psi; if it
does not, then repeat the calibration procedure.

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V. Long Term Storage Procedure
• It is strongly recommended that equipment storage be in a warehouse
environment where it is protected from dirt or dust. In such an environment,
if the equipment is stored on pallets with flange covers in place, the
equipment may be placed in service without first performing storage
maintenance (provided the storage interval has not exceeded 2 years).
• Storage maintenance shall consist of complete disassembly, thorough
cleaning of all parts, re-lubrication where called for in the Assembly
Procedure, and re-assembly.
• If outdoors storage is unavoidable, then the following steps should be
followed:
• All unpainted, exposed surfaces, such as flange faces and inlet and outlet
bores, shall be thoroughly coated with a corrosion inhibitor such as Cameron
PN 708918-01.
• All thread profiles, male and female shall be coated with an anti-seize type
grease.
• Flange protectors of a type approved by Cameron shall be securely attached
to each Flange.
• The entire choke assembly shall be supported by wooden beams or pallets
and covered with a properly secured tarpaulin or other heavy-duty suitable
sheeting. The covering should be made as dust and dirt proof as possible.
• If the outdoors storage exceeds 3 months, then the equipment should receive
storage maintenance as specified above prior to placing the equipment in
service.

VI. Troubleshooting

Choke Valve Leaks

Determine the location of the leak. If the leak is at the bonnet end of the
choke, remove the bonnet and turning fork from the body, and clean and in-
spect the sealing surfaces for damage and wear. Replace the seals as required
and reassemble the choke. If the choke valve leaks between the body and
outlet spool, remove the choke from the manifold and repair the outlet spool
end of the choke.

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Choke Disc Leaks

There are several conditions that will cause the choke discs to leak. The repair
procedure to stop the discs from leaking is to disassemble the choke from the
outlet end and examine the internal parts to determine the cause for the
leak. Below is the list of conditions that will cause the choke disc to leak:

A. Dirt, rust or other debris between the discs.

B. Worn or cracked discs.

C. Damaged seal around the back discs.

D. Damaged, dirty or corroded sealing surfaces contacting the seal

around the back disc.

E. Missing or damaged stationary disc locking pin.

F. Front disc frozen to the turning fork.

G. Improper alignment of the rotating front disc and the turning fork.

Position Indicator Not Working

Make sure the cam is tight on the cam shaft, and cam shaft is connected to
the actuator drive shaft. The cam should turn a full 180 degrees when the
choke position is changed from fully Open to fully Closed. Refer to the Main-
tenance section for instructions on position indicator adjustment.

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VII. Assembly & Disassembly General Instructions

Assembly Instructions:

With the choke fully disassembled into its component parts, each part shuld
be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Any parts which are damaged or worn
should be replaced.

Note: Cameron recommends, as a minimum, replacing all seal components and re-
placing the trim if any damage or erosion is present.

• Refer to choke assembly drawing (WMV 692) and assemble the choke.
• All required lubrication will be performed using grease rated for at least -50
to 250 degrees Fahrenheit such as Cameron Part Number 700123.
• Unless otherwise specified, the lubricant should be applied liberally with a
clean brush to ensure adequate coverage.
• With the exception of seal installation where some degree of force will be
required, the other parts should go together easily. If any parts seem to
require force to get them together, consult Cameron Service before
proceeding further.

Disassembly Instructions:

Caution: Do not loosen or remove any bolting without ensuring that all pressure
is removed from the choke body. It is recommended that provisions for
bleeding line pressure be made prior to removal of this equipment.

• Disassemble the choke, and remove the actuator assembly from the choke
assembly.
• Loosen the screws (item 26 & 28) and remove the bonnet.
• Remove the front and back discs (Item 10 & 11) from the choke body.
• Loosen the screw (item 1) and remove the outlet spool (item 2).
• Disassemble the remaining components.

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Parts List M3D Drilling Choke
Assembly Drawing WMV692

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

1 Screws 16
2 Outlet Spool 1
*3 Wear Sleeve Assembly/Flange Protector 1
*4 Wear Sleeve 3
*5 O-Ring 1
*6 O-Ring 1
*7 O-Ring 1
8 Pin 1
9 Pin 2
*10 Back Disc 1
*11 Front Disc Assembly 1
12 Body 1
13 Turning Fork 1
*14 Bearing 1
*15 O-Ring 1
*16 O-Ring 1
*17 O-Ring 1
*18 O-Ring 1
19 Actuator Mounting Bracket 1
*20 Shaft Bushing 1
*21 O-Ring 1
26 Screw 12
27 Bonnet 1
28 Screw 4
29 Pin 3
30 Name Plate 1
31 Screw 4
*32 Back-Up Ring 2

*Recommended Spare Parts

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Parts List M3D Drilling Choke
Assembly Drawing WDC002

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

1 Actuator Housing 1
2 Key Drive 1
3 Actuator Shaft Assembly 1
5 Set Screw 2
8 Sheet Metal Screw 2
9 Calibration Band 1
10 Cap Screw 4
11 Mounting Bracket 1
12 Cam Shaft 1
13 Nut, Regular 1
14 Nut, Heavy Hex 1
15 End Plate 1
16 Housing Cover Assembly 1
17 Cap Screw 1
18 Housing, Position Feedback 1
19 Slide Bracket 1
000 Spacer, Nonstick for Bracket 1
20 Quick Disconnect Hydraulic Dust Plug 1
21 Quick Disconnect Hydraulic Female Half 1
22 Nipple, Pipe-Hex 3
23 Bulkhead Adapter 2
24 Tee Branch 1
25 Cap Screw 3
26 Washer, Lock 6
27 Washer 3
28 Cap Screw 5
29 Cam Assembly 1
30 Quick Disconnect Hydraulic Dust Cap 1
31 Quick Disconnect Hydraulic Male Half 1
32 Tee 1
33 Actuator Housing Cover Assembly 1
34 Synthetic Braid Hose Assembly, 20" 2
35 Synthetic Braid Hose Assembly, 12" 2
36 Elbow, 90 Degree 4
38 Cap Screw 3
39 Washer, Lock 3
40 Position Feedback Regulator Assembly 1

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ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
1 Actuator Housing 1
41 Screw 2
42 Elbow, Flareless Tube Fitting 2
43 Tube, .25 OD 20 inches
44 Connection Bulkhead Female 2
45 Quick Disconnect, Female Half 1
46 Quick Disconnect, Male Half 1
47 Indicator Ring 1
48 Quick Disconnect Dust Plug 1
49 Quick Disconnect Dust Cap 1
51 Name Plate 1
52 Screw 4

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Parts List M3D Drilling Choke with Hydraulic Actuator
Assembly Drawing WDC004

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

1 Drilling Choke Actuator Assembly 1
2 Drilling Choke 1
3 Name Plate 1
4 Screws 4

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