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CT Extended ReachCan We Reach Farther?
Ken Newman, P.E. – KNewman Engineering
Canadian ICoTA Conference
October 2013
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How can we reach farther?(Force and Friction)
� Apply force to downhole end
�Tractor
�Pump down annulus
� Reduce friction
�Vibration
�Lubrication
�Rollers
�Rotate CT
� Increase buoyancy (decrease WCF)
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Downhole Pulsation of CT(Agitator™)
High Speed Power Section
Stator
Nutation
Rotor
Power Section
Nutation
StatorRotor
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Nutation
Time / Rotation / Nutation
Relative positions of Valve Plates
Pre
ss
ure
A B C
Valve & Bearing Section
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Field Example: DownholePulsation Tool
(SPE 121752)
� 5.5” casing to 6,500’
� 4.5” liner to 14,000’
� Purpose of Intervention
� Logging
Wellbore Trajectory
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Downhole Pulsation Tool(CT Lockup 11,697’ w/o pulsation // 12,652’ w/pulsation)
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Benefits of Rotating CT
� Reduce friction
� Increase WOB
� Extend reach
� BHA orientation
� Reduced risk of sticking
� Improved hole cleaning
� For RIH rotational speed needs to be similar
to RIH speed
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Rotating CT Unit(Canister Concept)
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Reel Revolution Ltd.www.reel-revolution.com
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How can we reach farther?(Reduce Helical WCF)
� Increase CT Stiffness (EI)
� Increase OD and/or wall thickness
�Use material with higher modulus of elasticity
� Decrease radial clearance
�Smaller Hole ID
�Larger OD CT
� Reduce the residual bend
�Straightener
� Combined JP/CT string
�Hybrid CT/JP System
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Tubing Straightener(Mounted on Top of Injector)
Straightening roller
AccumulatorSelf-aligningguidance
rollers
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Straightener
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Tubing Straightener
Without With 13
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Hybrid CT/JP SystemKey Components
� Gooseneck� Tower� HWO Rig Assist Unit� Reel Trailer
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Hybrid CT/JP SystemWhat Does it Do?
� Hydraulic Workover (HWO) unit runs jointed pipe and CT � CT injector not used
� Rigless operation
� Well control package – no wireline
Potential Benefits
� Eliminate CT Transportation Weight Constraint Issues
� Use of larger CT sizes� Deeper penetration before CT lockup
� Increased pull/push capacity
� Enables higher pumping rates15
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Basic Theory(buckling)
sin2= b
c
E IWSB L
r
θ
2 sin2 2= =b
c
EIWHBL SBL
r
θ
Sinusoidal
Helical
• Straight wellbore with inclination θ• Simplified equations, friction ignored•Straight CT (no residual bending)
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Basic Theory(post buckling)
� Once buckled, friction increases as the square of the effective axial force
� Force Transfer Factor (FTF) =
� Lockup defined as 1% FTF
� For a horizontal, straight well section:
4= c
r
EI
µβ
2=f e
F F dLβ
( )2
1
1
=−
b
t t
dF
dF F Lβ
b
t
dF
dF
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Typical L Shaped Well
� Vertical to 8,000 ft KOP
�HBL nearly 0 in vertical section
�Unbuckled CT in upper portion
�Buckled CT in lower portion
� Build up to 90 deg in 1,000 ft
�HBL increased in curve – no buckling
�Buckled CT can be pushed into the curve
� Horizontal
�Buckled section
�Unbuckled section
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Base Case
� 2” X 0.204” 90 Grade straight wall CT
� 9 5/8” (8.921”) csg entire well
� KOP 8000 ft, BUR 9 deg/100
� Reaches horizontal at 9,000 ft
� Horizontal as long as needed
� Friction coeff 0.25
� Water throughout the CT and the well
� -1,000 lb force on end (WOB)
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Base Case
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Base Case
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Well Parametric Analysis
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String Parametric Analysis
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Modeling Conclusions
� Whether or not residual bend exacerbates the onset of helical buckling is a major issue that needs to be understood
� If the HBL is understood, a tapered string may be designed which significantly extends the reach
� Picking up and setting down may remove buckling in the curve, allowing further reach
� Increasing the yield strength increases the residual bending
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Tubing Forces Lab
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Tubing Forces Lab
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Tubing Forces Lab
� 1” ID, 16 ft L clear ‘Casing’
� ¼” OD, 17 ft L ‘Test Samples’
� Dual screw tailstock
� Force input and output load cells
� Depth string potentiometer
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Test Samples
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Buckled Specimen
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Dry Run
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With Vibration
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Lubricated
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Lubricated, Alternate µ
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Initial Conclusions from Testing
� Residual curvature causes premature buckling and increased wall contact forces
� Residual curvature and residual torsion is even worse
� Residual torsion alone has little effect