LHS Portfolio and Legacy

Question 1

How is the market segmented for the Liner Hanger System portfolio by application?

Answer 1

The market is segmented by ‘Cemented’ and ‘Uncemented’ applications.

Question 2

Name all the Liner Top Packers in our portfolio.

Answer 2

The PV-0, PV-3, and EPV-3 Liner Top Packers.

All tested to 10,000 psi (No axial loading) at 400 Deg F with Aflas and 325 with HNBR. All with new anti-swab design capable of withstanding 15 BPM. All with integral hold down slips except the EPV-3.

Question 3

What are the colors of the Back up Rings of the PV-3 and PV-0 Packers?

Answer 3

V3 is GREEN, V0 is BLUE.

Question 4

Name the different Hydraulic Liner Hangers in our portfolio and their differentiators.

Answer 4

HPS-II/HCHR: T-SLOTS Pocket Slips, Anti Pre-set feature, Anti Left Hand Rotation feature, Hydraulic Cylinder, Rotating while cementing (Rotational bearings).

Question 5

Name the different Hydraulic Liner Hangers in our portfolio and their differentiators cont’d.

Answer 5

HPS/HCH: Regular Pocket Slips (HPS), T-SLOTS Pocket Slips (HCH), Anti Pre-set feature, Anti Left Hand Rotation feature, Non-Rotating while cementing.

Question 6

Name the different Hydraulic Liner Hangers in our portfolio and their differentiators cont’d.

Answer 6

HCDC/HSDB: Non-Rotating Hydraulic Set (While RIH and Cementing), Casing Body (Cone Pads Welded), Solid Body (Cone Pads Machined), Also available in single Cone Pads.

Question 7

Name the different Mechanical Liner Hangers in our portfolio and their differentiators.

Answer 7

RPSM: Rotating Pocket Slip Mechanical Hanger (Rotates while cementing but not while RIH), Pocket Slip design.

EZRD: Non-Rotating Mechanical set (While RIH/Cementing), Cone Pads and ‘J’ Lugs are welded. SBRD: Non-Rotating Mechanical set (While RIH/Cementing), Cone Pads and ‘J’ Lugs are machined.

Question 8

List the 3 different LH systems we have from basic to advanced.

Answer 8

LHS-Basic: TBR EPV-3 EZRD LINER C LC FC FS. LHS-Intermediate: TBR PV-3 HPS LINER BCLC FC FS. LHS-Advanced: TBR PV-0 HPS-II LINER BCLC FC RS.

Question 9

What is a Hold Down Assembly?

Answer 9

Hold Down Device is required for short liners.

Hydraulically set, Mechanically Pulled to release.

Question 10

What is a Tie-Back Seal Nipple?

Answer 10

It seals inside an already existing TBR, with the Tie-Back string above it is used to cover intermediate casing worn by drilling or corrosion.

Question 11

List the features and benefits of a Tie-Back Seal Nipple?

Answer 11

• Locator threaded to match Tie-Back Liner/Casing
• Various types of seal materials available to match well conditions: Viton and aramid are standard materials.
• Mule shoe aids in entry and re-entry into TBR.

Question 12

Name the different parts that make up a Tie-Back Seal Nipple?

Answer 12

• Body
• Locator
• Lock Rings
• V-Packings
• Half Mule Shoe

Question 13

What does DCB stand for and what is its function?

Answer 13

Drillable Cement Bushing – Serves the same function as an RCB (Retrievable Cement Bushing), but must be drilled out to provide full support to have unrestricted access to the liner.

Question 14

If it serves the same function as the RCB, when is one used and not the other?

Answer 14

The DCB: Drillable Cementing Bushing is used with Large Liner sizes. The RCB for the Smaller liner sizes.

Question 15

What is the function of the Landing Collar (LC)?

Answer 15

The Landing Collar acts as a seat and latch for the Liner Wiper Plugs/Cement Plugs. Acts as a back up for Float Shoe/Collar when the plug latches and seals.

Question 16

When is the Landing Collar used?

Answer 16

It is used when a mechanical Running Tool is used to set a Mechanical Liner Hanger or when a RBS is installed in the Running Tool Assembly.

Question 17

List the features and/or benefits of the Landing Collar (LC)?

Answer 17

• Acts as a back up for Float Shoe/Collar when the plug latches and seals.
• Acts as seat and latch for the cement plugs
• All internal parts are PDC drillable
• Threaded or cement inserts.
• Anti-rotation feature for fast drill out.
• Premium connections available.

Question 18

What is the function of the BCLC?

Answer 18

Ball Catch Landing Collar is a Landing Collar with a Ball Seat.

Question 19

What is the function of the Ball Catch Landing Collar (LC)?

Answer 19

Acts as a seat and latch for the Liner Wiper Plug but also has a ball seat for setting balls of hydraulic set equipment.

Question 20

When is a BCLC used?

Answer 20

It is used when a hydraulic set device is used.

Question 21

What is the Orifice Float Collar?

Answer 21

Is a Float Collar with “orifice” ports for self filling and to prevent pressure lock.

Question 22

What are the features and benefits of an Orifice Float Collar in a Tie-Back?

Answer 22

• Reduces lost rig time and drilling fluid allowing the Tie-Back Liner/Casing to fill while RIH.
• The Orifice Ports prevents pressure lock as the Tie-Back Seal Nipple is stabbed into the TBR. Displaced fluids flow through the ports.
• All internal parts are PDC drillable
• Single Poppet Valve standard.

Question 23

Name the different types of Float Shoes and Collar available?

Answer 23

• Float Shoes: Cement nose standard, reamer, bladed bottom. Single or dual poppet valve versions available.
• Float Collars: Standard Float Collar, Orifice Float Collar (Tie Back).

Question 24

What is a Setting Sleeve/Adapter?

Answer 24

A setting sleeve is a component that provides the profile or a profile through which a Running Tool can be connected to Liner Hanger System. The colossus sleeve is an integral part of the mandrel.

Question 25

Name all the Colossus and Legacy Setting Sleeves available?

Answer 25

• Colossus: PV-SA Setting Sleeve and the profiles in the PV and EPV Liner Top Packers. • Legacy: SATM

Question 26

Name the 2 main categories of Legacy and Colossus Packers?

Answer 26

Colossus: EPV and PV (PV-0 and PV-3) Legacy: MPO and MPH. (“O” without hold down slips – “H” with hold down slips)

Question 27

List all the available Colossus and Legacy Running Tools?

Answer 27

• Colossus: CRT, RRT-HM, RRT-M and SMRT • Legacy: Model-D/STL

Question 28

With which Packer and Running Tool is the SATM adapter compatible with?

Answer 28

SATM can ONLY accommodate the Mod-D/STL tool. WMPO/WMPH - Model-D/STL  SATM Setting Sleeve with TBR.

Question 29

Demonstrate a compatibility flow line of Colossus equipment?

Answer 29

Colossus Setting Sleeve: PV-SA (Setting Sleeve), EPV and PV profiles Running Tools: CRT(on running profile) and RRT-HM/M and SMRT (Running Threads/Running Nut Threaded Profile).

Question 30

What is the function of the Setting Tool Extension Assembly with Junk Sleeve?

Answer 30

Provides the connection between the Liner Setting Tool and the operator’s work string.

Question 31

List the features and benefits of the Setting Tool Assembly with the Junk Strain Assembly?

Answer 31

• STE Assembly OD same as DP. • Various lengths available in order to find right TBR fit without splicing/spacing out for optimum performance and reduced leak paths. • Setting Tool Extension Assembly comes with Junk Strain Assembly to prevent large particles from falling in the PBR.

Question 32

Legacy: What does TDA stand for and what is it for?

Answer 32

Tamping Dog Assembly: Is used to set the Liner Top Packer. It is placed between the Setting Tool Extension and the Liner Running Tool.

Question 33

List the features and benefits of a Tamping Dog Assembly?

Answer 33

• Tensile rating equal to or greater than Liner Setting Tool • Large Dogs with machined shoulders for optimum weight transfer • Smooth ID, matches that of Setting Tool and Setting Tool Extension for free passage of plugs. • Cannot be rotated when Setting the Packer.

Question 34

What is the Mod-D/STL Tool?

Answer 34

It is a mechanical release running tool used to convey hydraulically and mechanically set liner hangers. It is only compatible with the SATM Setting Sleeve.