Subsurface Safety Equipment
Subsurface Safety Equipment
Subsurface Safety Equipment
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In addition to normal API verification, Halliburton has standardized an extended performance-based prototype test program that follows SINTEFs suggested approach. Each phase of the test is specially designed to verify the overall valve durability. For example, the extended verification testing of sand slurry environments consists of a minimum of 120 slam closures against sand slurry as opposed to the seven closures of an API 14A Class 2 test. Understanding the importance of subsurface safety valve reliability, both to safety and maintaining well production,
brings an increased emphasis to lifecycle cost for wells as opposed to minimized purchase cost. The final testimony to reliability is performance. The Halliburton SP non-elastomer safety valve provides superior reliability because it is specifically designed for extended life applications in which ultimate reliability is required. This valve has an unsurpassed track record with no hydraulic failures reported anywhere in the world since its introduction in 1990.
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Special Features
This section briefly describes some of the special features of Halliburtons safety valves including the contoured flapper and equalizing feature.
Contoured Flapper
Halliburton took advantage of its broad experience with ball valves to design a reliable contoured flapper valve by adapting the spherical sealing surface used in ball valves to the flapper shape. The contoured flapper safety valve achieves true metal-to-metal flapper sealing integrity while providing improved valve OD/ID ratios. This unique design offers a distinct advantage over other typical curved flappers because it passes API Class 1 and 2 verification testing without relying on a resilient seal. The contoured flapper incorporates the proven advantages of the spherical metal-to-metal seal of a ball-type closure while maintaining the simple operation of a flapper valve. The mating spherical seal surfaces, lapped before assembly, provide increased bearing area as well as improved flapper centralization during valve closure. The increased width of the spherical seal also allows contouring of the upper and lower flapper surfaces, resulting in smaller ODs and/or enlarged IDs. The flappers dual hinges and standard torsion spring provide stability and high initial closure forces to enhance valve sealing reliability. This unique technology was awarded the prestigious Special Meritorious Award for Engineering Innovation.
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Self-Equalizing Feature
The Halliburton sideport self-equalizing feature uses a spring-loaded carbide ball lapped to a mating spherical seal located in the flapper seat of the safety valve. Location of the equalizing device in the flapper seat allows the flow tube, when activated, to radially displace the ball outward, opening an equalizing path around the flapper mechanism. A closely controlled channel between the flapper seat and the spring housing provides for a large equalizing area and prevents debris migration into the metal-to-metal sealing area. After equalization, the flow tube moves down to open the flapper and allows the flow tube to downstop against its metal seat, thereby isolating the equalizing mechanism from flow. Erosion is a prime consideration with equalizing devices. The sideport equalizing design addresses erosion by forcing the equalizing flow through a closely controlled flow path. This flow path allows the pressure drop to be taken through the close concentric fit of the flapper seat and mating housing instead of across the equalizing valve seat itself. This close concentric fit and controlled flow path provide an enlarged flow area and enhanced equalizing times while simultaneously filtering the equalizing flow, which prevents erosion and helps ensure a long operating life. The sideport equalizing device has also been tested extensively in sandy environments. In addition to successfully completing API Specification 14A verification testing for Class 2 (sand service), the sideport underwent endurance testing. This testing involved putting the equalizing device in the equalizing position and flowing a sand-laden fluid through the device for seven days. Leak tests performed afterward revealed no detrimental effects from erosion, and the sealing capability of the equalizing device was not affected. The equalizing device has also been tested successfully in extensive sand closure tests commonly used for North Sea applications. The safety valve is subjected to 120 slam closures in a sand-laden fluid, a 20-fold increase over the normal API Specification 14A test. Other tests performed include repeated equalizing operations and nitrogen leak verification tests in a sandy environment. Additionally, the equalizing feature was subjected to gas slam closures followed by 50 equalizations equivalent in volume to 1,500 ft of 7-in. tubing filled with gas at well conditions (approximately 5,000 psi BHP). Unlike in a well scenario, the gas was vented to the atmosphere during the test which means the full pressure differential was present for the duration of each equalization (open system), applying maximum gas velocity for the entire cycle.
Housing Flapper
HAL11866
Flapper Seat
Sideport Self-Equalizing Feature
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MTM Body Joints Flapper with Spherical Radius Seal Flow Tube Face Seat
HAL11864
Ordering Information Specify: tubing size, weight, grade, and thread; casing size and weight; temperature and pressure rating requirements; service (standard, %H2S, %CO2, amines/other chemicals, chloride content, etc.); setting depth; equalizing or non-equalizing; nipple bore and profile type requirements; necessity of API monogramming or other certification requirements; special material requirements, if applicable. Part Number Prefix: 78LXE, 78LXA, 78HXE, 78HXA, 78HRE, 78HRA
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Single Rod-Piston
Top of Tube Retracts into Protected Annular Space (Prevents Debris Accumulation)
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Hydraulic system isolated from well pressure by metalto-metal seal with valve in open position Metal-to-metal thread sealing and self-locking capability Fluted guide provides maximum debris protection, allowing fluids to enter and exit during valve operation No wear by torsional effects of a helical spring Critical components isolated from well debris with valve in open position Area above flow tube free of solids buildup Flow tube can be manipulated by slickline Protected from high flow rate slam closures
Retainer Non-Elastomer Dynamic Seal Back-Up Ring Piston Metal-to-Metal Static Seal Isolates Piston Chamber from Well Pressure Cap Piston Rod
Metal-to-Metal Static Seal Isolates Control Line from Well Fluids Back-Up Ring Non-Elastomer Dynamic Seal Seal Retainer
Flow tube shock absorber Metal-to-metal face seat at flow tube downstop Setting depths to 9,000 ft Benefits Unsurpassed reliability of hydraulic actuator; dynamic and static seals independently verified gas tight Control line isolated from well fluids by metal-to-metal seal with valve in closed position
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Single Rod-Piston
Debris Protection
Piston Rod Adjusting Lock Nut Internal Exercise Profile Retainer Ring Spring Shock Absorber
HAL8315
MTM Body Joints Flow Tube Fluted Guide Flapper with Spherical Radius Seal Flow Tube Face Seat
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Through use of a unique magnetic coupler, the actuation piston and hydraulic operating system connected to the DepthStar tubing-retrievable safety valve is isolated from the tubing wellbore. As shown here, the outer and inner magnetic sleeves are separated by a well pressure containing housing, creating a chamber for the actuating piston that is absolutely isolated from the wellbore. Use of the magnetic coupler makes it possible to remove all moving seals that are normally found in a subsurface safety valve completely from the wellbore environment. A primary benefit of this technology is the DepthStar TRSV gives the flexibility to place the subsurface safety valve at a depth based on the requirements and goals of the completion and not based on the limitations of the safety valve.
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Hydraulic Pressure
Hydraulic Pressure
HAL10748
Closed
Equalizing
FXE Flapper Valves
Open
*Lengths are extended for setting depths greater than 1,000 ft.
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Equalizing Feature
Contoured Flapper
*Lengths are extended for setting depths greater than 1,000 ft. Ordering Information Specify: nipple bore; pressure and temperature rating requirements; setting depth; service environment (standard, %H2S, %CO2, amines/other chemicals, chloride content, etc.); necessity of API monogramming or other certification requirements; special material requirements, if applicable. Part Number Prefix: 22oo
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Injection Conduit
Regulator
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Ordering Information Specify: tubing size, weight, grade, and thread; casing size and weight; service environment (standard, %H2S, %CO2, amines/other chemicals, chloride content, etc.); size of nipple bore; sliding sleeve required (Y/N); special material requirements, if applicable.
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Halliburton safety valve landing nipples are offered in various combinations of lock profiles and features. Standard lock profiles are indicated by the last two alpha characters of the part number prefix as follows: XOOtis X selective lock ROOtis R selective lock RQOtis RQ bottom no-go lock RPOtis RP top no-go lock RTOtis RPV top no-go lock A duplication of the first letter (XXO, RRP, etc.) indicates equal bores and single control-line access.
Other special features symbolized by letter designations include: Funequal upper and lower bores, single control-line access Hequal, upper, middle, and lower bores, dual controlline access Kequal middle and lower bores smaller than upper bore, dual control-line access All of the above combinations are shown in the chart below.
11.46 - 24.85 2.313 13.69 - 15.33 2.750 13.69 - 13.84 2.813 17.26 - 19.94 3.125 13.99 - 16.22 3.313 25.15 - 28.57 3.437 20.09 - 23.07 3.688 26.79 - 30.95 4.000 22.32 - 26.79 4.125 17.11 - 19.35 4.313 34.23 - 38.69 4.313 29.76 - 34.23 4.437 19.35 - 29.76 4.562 19.35 - 29.76 4.562 25.30 - 52.09 5.750 25.30 - 52.09 5.875 25.30 - 52.09 5.875 34.23 - 47.62 5.963 34.23 - 47.62 5.963 38.69 - 43.16 6.000 38.69 - 43.16 6.000 79.62 8.375