Subsurface Safety Equipment

Subsurface Safety Equipment

Introduction
Halliburton safety systems can be used as total systems or as Additional Features
subsystems in an overall safety installation. Halliburton The customer should consider features that go beyond the
offers a full line of surface-controlled tubing-retrievable basic valve function. Although extra features can offer
subsurface safety valves as well as wireline-retrievable advantages in certain applications, increased design
subsurface safety valves, including both surface-controlled complexities can also mean more room for operator error or
and direct-controlled designs. Halliburtons expertise in potential leak paths. Review all functions to ensure reliability
subsurface design extends to the entire safety system. This is maintained as the priorityand not sacrificed in pursuit of
knowledge is applied to develop and integrate surface- secondary objectives.
controlled subsurface safety valves, surface safety valves, and
production automation equipment. Reliability
When designing subsurface safety valves, Halliburton
Halliburton auxiliary equipment adds flexibility to safety considers several factors, including:
system designs, surface hydraulic control panels, pilots, relay
valves, fusible plugs, and emergency shutdown valves. Sealing elements
Auxiliary equipment also provides the necessary equipment Debris isolation
for fully automated systems. In addition, Halliburton Material selection
provides system design, installation, and maintenance for the
Loading considerations
life of the system.
Halliburton gives careful consideration to design
Under API license, Halliburton can apply the API relationships when designing a new SSSV. Some important
monogram to 14A subsurface safety equipment and 6A reliability design features common to Halliburton subsurface
surface safety valves. safety valves include:
Metal-to-metal flapper sealing (passing API
Selecting a Subsurface Safety Valve Specification 14A Class 1 and 2 testing without
The following criteria are offered as guidelines in resilient seal)
determining the selection of a subsurface safety valve (SSSV). Flow tube isolation at both ends while using maximized
spring force and piston area for enhanced debris
Reliability of Closure tolerance
The ability to close in a catastrophic situation is the most
important function of a subsurface safety valve. This In addition to normal API verification, Halliburton has
function protects and preserves human life, the environment, standardized an extended performance-based prototype test
and capital investments. program. Each phase of the test is specially designed to verify
overall valve durability. For example, extended verification
Economical Cost testing of sand slurry environments consists of a minimum of
Keeping costs down is attractive to both the manufacturer 120 slam closures against sand slurry as opposed to the seven
and the operating company. Design simplicity promotes closures of an API 14A Class 2 test.
lower cost and when properly applied, also enhances
reliability and long-life performance. Understanding the importance of SSSV reliability, both to
safety and maintaining well production, brings an increased
Versatility/Deliverability emphasis to lifecycle cost for wells as opposed to minimized
Halliburton provides a full product line along with short- purchase cost. The final testimony to reliability is
term delivery. This translates into reduced inventory costs performance. The SP non-elastomer safety valve provides
and fewer problems in scheduling projects for the superior reliability because it is specifically designed for
operating company. extended life applications that require ultimate reliability.

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 Guide to Tubing-Retrievable Subsurface Safety Valves
Applications WellStar NE SP DepthStar

Medium Pressure - 5,000 to 7,500 psi WP X X X X

High Pressure - 8,000 to 10,000 psi WP X X X X
Ultra High Pressure - above 10,000 psi WP X X
Standard Temperature - to 300F X X X X
High Temperature - above 300F X X X
Shallow Setting Depth - to 1,000 ft X X X X
Medium Setting Depth - 4,000 ft X X X
Deep Setting Depth - below 4,000 ft X X
Sweet Corrosion - H2S and Mild CO2 Service
X X X X
(9 Chrome 1 Moly Construction)
Moderate Corrosion - H2S and CO2 Service
X X X X
(13% Chrome Construction)
Severe Corrosion - H2S and CO2 Service
X X X X
(Nickel-Chrome Duplex)
Sandy Service X X X X
API Standard Weight Production Tubing X X X X
Heavyweight Production Tubing X X X X

Features WellStar NE SP DepthStar

Non-Equalizing (External Equalization) X X X X

Integral Equalizing Feature X X X X
Integral Secondary Valve Capability X X X
Permanent Lockout Capability X X X X
Optional Temporary Lock-Open X X
Operates Independent of Tubing Pressure X

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Advanced Features
This section describes the unique characteristics of
Halliburton safety valves, including the contoured flapper,
high performance piston seals, integral fittings, and self-
equalizing feature.

Contoured Flapper
Halliburton took advantage of its broad experience with ball

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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 (MTM) flapper sealing integrity
while providing improved valve OD/ID ratios. This unique
design offers a distinct advantage over 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 Contoured Flapper with Continuous
the spherical MTM seal of a ball-type closure while Spherical Sealing Surface
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 flapper's dual hinges and closure
mechanism 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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High-Performance Piston Actuator Halliburton Integral Fitting
To help meet the demands of today's high-pressure/high- The three-piece Halliburton Integral Fitting (HIF) system is
temperature wells, Halliburton designed and qualified a designed for use with 1/4-in. OD control line and used
high-performance piston actuator that can withstand well primarily with tubing retrievable safety valves. The female
temperatures up to 450F and pressures up to 20,000 psi. The port accepting the HIF fitting is cut directly into the TRSV
high-performance piston actuator is a dynamic non- hydraulic housing and offers reliability and space advantages
elastomer, spring-energized seal system for tubing retrievable over conventional industry fittings. The HIF consists of a
safety valves (TRSV). It contains upper and lower metal-to- male nut, front ferrule, and back ferrule.
metal (MTM) hydraulic seals (backstops), guide shoes,
spring energized, non-elastomer dynamic seals, Vee-ring The HIF has been standardized to one common platform
non-elastomer dynamic seals, and contoured non-elastomer compatible with common control-line materials and
backup rings. Qualification testing consisted of: thicknesses and will fit within the available annular space.
The single HIF offering consists of an alloy 925 male nut and
Pressures from 50 psi to 20,000 psi alloy 600 front ferrule and back ferrule. Other materials are
Temperatures from 25F to 450F available upon request.
500+ cycles at differing pressures and temperatures
equating to more than 40 years of service The fittings were subjected to shock/vibration and external
pressure testing to simulate installation and operational loads
30-day 15,000 psi differential pressure hold test
applied to the downhole control line and fittings during its
20,000 psi control-line fluid test operational life cycle. Shock and vibration tests were
5,000 psi nitrogen test at 450F performed at varying frequencies, acceleration, amplitudes,
MTM primary seals intentionally disabled to validate and temperatures. Component integrity was verified by
performance of non-elastomer dynamic seals pressurizing the control lines during the tests and monitoring
the system for changes in pressure and visible leaks. After
The high-performance piston actuator performed with no each test, no leaks were observed, and the fitting remained
leaks observed in static and dynamic conditions. torqued. Once shock and vibration tests were complete, an
external pressure test (20,000 psi for 1 hour) was conducted
Upper Metal-to-Metal on the fitting with no leaks observed.
Hydraulic Seal
Packing Retainer
Guide Shoe
Spring Energized Non-Elastomer
Dynamic Seal Male Nut
HA
Vee-Ring Non-Elastomer L 397
64
Backup Ring
Back Ferrule
Contoured Non-Elastomer
Backup Ring
Non-Elastomer
Backup Ring
High Nickel Alloy Piston

Front Ferrule
Halliburton
Integral Fitting
HAL39273

High-Performance
Piston Actuator

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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
Flow
controlled channel between the flapper seat and the spring Tube
housing provides for a large equalizing area and prevents
debris migration into the metal-to-metal sealing area. After Bottom
equalization, the flow tube moves down to open the flapper Sub
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

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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 Flapper
flow area and enhanced equalizing times while Sideport
simultaneously filtering the equalizing flow, which prevents Self-Equalizing Feature
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.

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Tubing-Retrievable Safety Valves

WellStar Tubing-Retrievable Safety Valves

Halliburtons WellStar tubing-retrievable safety valves
(TRSV) comprise a line of general production, hydraulically
operated, downhole tubing-retrievable safety valves. The Insert Valve
WellStar valve is designed and built for performance and Capability
reliability. The rugged hydraulic actuator of the WellStar
safety valve provides durability and isolates the internal
workings from well fluids through its unique construction.
The metal-to-metal (MTM) sealing integrity in the body
joints and closure mechanism places it in a premium valve
category while featuring an economical price. The simple,
compact design enhances the valves overall reliability and
provides for trouble-free operation. Single-Piece
Piston/Flow Tube
Applications
General production completions

Features
Simple, compact design
Complete metal-to-metal well containment in the closed
position (body/seat connections and flapper)
MTM flapper sealing verified to sand service (no
resilient seal required)
Unique hydraulic actuation (single-piece piston/flow tube)
Hydraulic chamber construction isolates the majority of
the internal valve components and exposes them to clean
hydraulic fluid MTM Body Joints
Positive debris barrier at both ends of flow tube in full-
open position
Flapper with Spherical
Maximized piston area and spring force Radius Seal
Establishes the standard for premium, consistent Flow Tube
metallurgy throughout the valve Face Seat
Flow tube construction prevents well solids and debris
HAL11864

from settling on top of the piston

Benefits WellStar Tubing-Retrievable

Safety Valve
Helps increase optimum reliability and durability
Helps provide superior well containment and safety
Helps increase valve life Ordering Information
Specify: tubing size, weight, grade, and thread; casing size and weight;
Low friction, smooth operation temperature and pressure rating requirements; service (standard, %H2S,
%CO2, amines/other chemicals, chloride content, etc.); setting depth;
Critical components isolated from well environment equalizing or non-equalizing; nipple bore and profile type requirements;
necessity of API monogramming or other certification requirements; special
Enhanced debris isolation and tolerance material requirements, if applicable.
Part Number Prefix: 78LXE, 78LXA, 78HXE, 78HXA, 78HRE, 78HRA
Minimized potential leak paths
Maximized forces during valve opening and closing

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 WellStar Tubing-Retrievable Safety Valves
Tubing Maximum Internal Lock Pressure
Length
Size OD Packing Bore Profile Rating

in. in. mm in. mm psi bar in. mm

3.63* 92 5,000 344.74
2 3/8 3.70 94 1.875 48 X, R, RQ 5,000 344.74 47.1 1196
3.97 101 10,000 689.48
4.56* 116 5,000 344.74
4.65 118 5,000 344.74
2 7/8 2.125 - 2.313 54 - 59 X, R, RQ 51.2 1300
4.74 120 10,000 689.48
4.91 125 10,000 689.48
5.03* 128 5,000 344.74
5.20 132 5,000 344.74
3 1/2 2.562 - 2.813 65 - 71 X, R,RQ 56.3 1430
5.37 136 10,000 689.48
5.62 143 10,000 689.48
6.62* 168 5,000 344.74
4 1/2 6.73 171 3.750 - 3.813 95 - 97 X, R, RQ 5,000 344.74 63.5 1613
6.97 177 7,500 516.75
*Slimline options

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NE Tubing-Retrievable Safety Valve

The Halliburton NE tubing-retrievable safety valve (TRSV)

is a single rod-piston non-elastomer flapper valve designed
for general production with enhanced reliability and long
life. The valve includes the non-elastomer hydraulic actuator
design from the highly reliable SP line of safety valves. Insert Valve Capability
Along with the metal-to-metal (MTM) body joints and
closure mechanism, the actuator places this valve in the
premium category while keeping costs economical. The
simple, compact design enhances the valves overall reliability
and provides for trouble-free operation.

Applications
General production completions Single Rod-Piston
Hostile well environments incompatible with elastomers

Features
Non-elastomer dynamic piston seals
Simple compact design
100% metal-to-metal well containment in closed Top of Flow Tube Retracts
into Protected Annular Space
position
(Prevents Debris Accumulation)
Positive debris barrier at both ends of flow tube
No construction seals used in the lockout and
communication system
Unique flow tube construction prevents debris from Flapper with Spherical
settling on top of flow tube Radius Seal
Setting depths to 6,000 ft (1829 m) Flow Tube Face Seat

Benefits
Most field-proven and reliable hydraulic actuator in the
industry; dynamic and static seals independently verified
gas tight
HAL22093

Verified MTM flapper sealing (no resilient seal required)

Critical components isolated from well debris during
production NE Tubing-Retrievable
Safety Valve
Minimized potential leak paths
Ordering Information
Optimal reliability 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: 478LXE, 478LXA, 478HXE, 478HXA, 478HRE, 478HRA

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 NE Tubing-Retrievable Safety Valves
Tubing Maximum Internal Lock Pressure
Length
Size OD Packing Bore Profile Rating

in. in. mm in. mm psi bar in. mm

3.63* 92 5,000 344.74
2 3/8 3.70 94 1.875 48 X 5,000 344.74 47.9 1216
3.97 101 10,000 689.48
4.65 118 5,000 344.74
2 7/8 4.91 125 2.125 - 2.313 54 - 59 R , X 10,000 689.48 51.4 1305
4.51 114 10,000 689.48
5.03* 128 5,000 344.74
5.20 132 X, R, RQ, 5,000 344.74
3 1/2 2.562 - 2.813 70 - 71 56.1 1425
5.38 137 RPT 10,000 689.48
5.62 143 10,000 689.48
5.965* 151 8,500 586.19
6.62 168 X, R, RQ, 5,000 344.74
4 1/2 3.750 - 3.813 95 - 97 57.5 1460
6.73 171 RPT 5,000 344.74
6.97 177 7,500 516.75

*Slimline options

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-9

SP Tubing-Retrievable Safety Valves
The Halliburton SP tubing-retrievable safety valve Fluted guide provides maximum debris protection,
(TRSV) is a single rod-piston non-elastomer flapper valve allowing fluids to enter and exit during valve operation
designed for hostile environments and extended life No wear by torsional effects of a helical spring
applications where ultimate reliability is required. Potential
Critical components isolated from well debris with valve
leak paths within the valve are minimized with the single
in open position
rod-piston design. The piston achieves a metal-to-metal
(MTM) seal at its uppermost and lowermost positions to Area above flow tube free of solids buildup
seal well pressure from the control system. Flow tube can be manipulated by slickline
The SP valves incorporate flappers using spherical radius Protected from high flow rate slam closures
sealing surfaces that help greatly improve seal reliability.
The spherical radius design provides full metal-to-metal Metal-to-Metal
sealing integrity. Static Seal
Isolates Piston
For applications where either the OD or ID is restrained, SP Chamber from
valves incorporate the award-winning Halliburton contoured Well Pressure
flapper. OD/ID relationships are improved by the contoured
flapper design that helps provide superior MTM sealing
when compared to other forms of curved flapper technology.

Applications Cap
For applications requiring ultimate reliability and
longevity such as high-temperature, high-pressure, and
HAL22094

subsea completions, or hostile well environments Piston

Rod
Features
Single Rod-Piston
Non-elastomer dynamic piston seals (Valve Open)
MTM static seal at upper and lower piston positions
Metal-to-metal body joints
Metal-to-Metal
Flow tube fluted guide Static Seal
100% metal-to-metal flapper Isolates Piston
Concentric thrust bearing Chamber from
Well Pressure
Wiper ring on upper flow tube
Cleanout ports in flow tubes upper end
Internal exercise profile
Flow tube shock absorber
Metal-to-metal face seat at flow tube downstop
Piston
Setting depths to 9,000 ft (2743 m)
HAL22095

Rod
Benefits
Unsurpassed reliability of hydraulic actuator; dynamic Single Rod-Piston
(Valve Closed)
and static seals independently verified gas tight
Ordering Information
Control line isolated from well fluids by MTM seal with Specify: tubing size, weight, grade, and thread; casing size and weight;
valve in closed position temperature and pressure rating requirements; service (standard, %H2S,
%CO2, amines/other chemicals, chloride content, etc.); setting depth;
Hydraulic system isolated from well pressure by metal- equalizing or non-equalizing; nipple bore and profile type requirements;
necessity of API monogramming or other certification requirements; special
to-metal seal with valve in open position material requirements, if applicable.
Part Number Prefix: 678oo
Metal-to-metal thread sealing and self-locking capability

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 Relieved ID
Insert Valve Capability
Cleanout
Ports

Wiper
Ring

HAL22096
Single Rod-Piston

Debris
Protection

Piston Rod

Adjusting
Internal Lock Nut
Exercise Profile

Retainer
Ring

MTM Body Joints

Flow Tube Spring Shock
Fluted Guide Absorber
Flapper with Spherical Concentric
HAL8315

Radius Seal Thrust Bearing

Flow Tube
Face Seat Flow Tube
Shock Absorber/Travel
Compensator
HAL15183

SP Tubing-Retrievable
Safety Valve

SP Tubing-Retrievable Safety Valves

Tubing Maximum Internal Pressure
Size OD Packing Bore Rating
in. mm in. mm in. mm psi bar
2 3/8 60.33 3.62 - 3.97 91.95 - 100.84 1.875 47.63 5,000 - 10,000 345 - 690
2 7/8 73.03 5.41 - 5.49 137.41 - 139.44 2.313 58.75 7,500 - 20,000 517.5 - 1380
3 1/2 88.9 5.03 - 5.86 127.76 - 148.84 2.313 - 2.813 58.75 - 71.45 5,000 - 20,000 345 - 1380
4 1/2 114.3 7.35 - 7.57 186.69 - 192.28 3.25 - 3.813 82.55 - 96.85 5,000 - 20,000 345 - 1380
5 1/2 139.7 7.69 - 8.38 195.33 - 192.28 4.437 - 4.750 112.70 - 120.65 5,000 - 15,000 345 - 1034
6 5/8 168.3 8.75 222.25 4.875 123.83 11,500 793
8.90 - 9.60 226.06 - 243.84 5.750 - 6.000 146.05 - 152.39 5,000 - 10,000 345 - 690
7 177.8
8.38 - 8.52 212.9 - 216.4 5.750 - 5.875 146.05 - 149.23 5,000 - 6,000 345 - 414
9 5/8 244.5 11.75 - 12.125 298.5 - 307.9 8.375 - 8.500 212.7 - 215.9 5,000 - 10,000 345 - 690

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-11

DepthStar Tubing-Retrievable Safety Valve

The DepthStar tubing-retrievable The DepthStar TRSV is the ultimate

safety valve (TRSV) is a revolutionary solution for applications where
new concept in the realm of surface- reliability is foremost. This enhanced
controlled subsurface safety valves. reliability combined with a low
Unlike any TRSV before it, the operating pressure makes it an ideal
DepthStar valve functions completely solution for deep-set applications.
independent of well pressure; therefore,
it is able to operate at consistently low Features
hydraulic pressures, making it an ideal No moving seals exposed to the
solution for deepwater completions. tubing wellbore
Previously, solutions to wellbore 100% metal-to-metal sealing within
isolation of the piston required the tubing wellbore
additional seals and/or gas-charged
4,000 to 5,000 psi maximum valve
chambers thats reliability is heavily
opening capability regardless of
dependent on elastomeric seals and the
setting depth or pressure
permanent, long-term containment of a
dome charge. The DepthStar valve, Minimized number of body
through the use of a revolutionary connections
magnetic coupler, allows for Proven metal-to-metal, non-
positioning the hydraulic actuator elastomer hydraulic actuator
completely out of the tubing wellbore. Isolated flow tube

It has long been the desire of the oil Benefits

and gas industry with regards to No possibility of tubing to control
tubing-retrievable safety valves to Internal Exercise
line leakage Profile
increase metal-to-metal (MTM)
Low hydraulic operating pressure/
sealing capability and correspondingly
reduced CAPEX
reduce the overall number of seals. By
repositioning the hydraulic actuator Unconstrained valve setting depth
outside the tubing wellbore, the Helps increase optimum reliability
DepthStar valve becomes the worlds and durability
first 100% metal-to-metal safety valve Helps provide superior well MTM Body Joints
that contains no moving seals within containment and safety
the tubing wellbore. This reduction in
Helps increase valve life
seals combined with an intrinsically
simple design makes the DepthStar Flow Tube Fluted
TRSV inherently reliable. Guide

Flapper with Spherical

DepthStar Tubing Retrievable Safety Valves Radius Seal

Tubing Maximum Internal Pressure

Size OD Packing Bore Rating

in. in. in. psi Flow Tube

7.87 3.813 7,500 - 10,000
Face Seat
4 1/2
7.87 3.562 15,000
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5 1/2 8.42 - 8.62 4.562 7,500 - 12,500

DepthStar Tubing-
Retrievable Safety Valve

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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 (TRSV) is isolated
from the tubing wellbore. As shown in the illustration to the
right, 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 completely
remove all moving seals normally found in a subsurface
safety valve from the wellbore environment.

The DepthStar valve was subjected to tests specifically related

to the magnetic coupler to determine if there would be any
effect on through-tubing operations. For example, electric
coils, perforator detonators, collar locators, thermal multi-
decay logging tools, memory gauges, metal shavings, DPU
downhole power unit, RMT Elite reservoir monitor tool,
firing heads, hostile gamma neutron tools, tubing-
encapsulated conductor (TEC) line, and fiber optic cables
were run through the DepthStar valve. All tools performed
normally with no affect from the magnetic coupler.

The primary benefit of the unique DepthStar TRSV design is

it gives the operator the flexibility to place the subsurface
safety valve at a depth based on the requirements and goals of
the completionnot on the limitations of the safety valve.
HAL16308

DepthStar Tubing-Retrievable Safety Valve

with Magnetic Coupler

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-13

Wireline-Retrievable Safety Systems

This section describes Halliburton FXE and FRN flapper- Applications

type and unique BigBore contoured flapper-type valves. General production completions

FXE Flapper-Type Valves Features

Equalizing-type flapper closure
The FXE wireline-retrievable flapper valve (WLRSV), which
Solid construction flapper made from bar stock
is normally closed, is held open by hydraulic control pressure
from the surface. The valve operates on a hydraulic piston Spherical radius seat on flapper improves seal reliability
principle. To open, hydraulic pressure slightly higher than Sealing and seating surfaces are out of the well
the well pressure is applied to move the piston downward. production flow path when valve is in the open position
This pressure unseats the secondary seat, allowing pressure
to enter through equalizing ports. Then, as additional Benefits
hydraulic pressure is applied to the piston, it continues Minimal hinge pin stress during opening and closing
downward movement, pushing the flapper open. cycles
Allowable working pressures up to 15,000 psi (1035 bar)
The flapper hinge assembly is designed so the force on the Allowable setting depths up to 3,000 ft (914 m)
piston is not applied directly on the hinge pin. Upon loss of
Pump-through capability built into the valve design
hydraulic pressure in the control line, the valves large spring
serves to lift the hydrostatic head of the control fluid. The Compatible with Otis X, R, RQ, RPV, and
flapper spring is designed to close the valve when the piston SAFETYSET lock mandrels and with Halliburton
moves up past the flapper. tubing-retrievable safety valves in depth ratings and
material selections
Opening Prong Nose Seal
The FXE valve uses the valve housing as the down-stop for Open Closed
the opening prong. This metal-to-metal (MTM) interface is
designed to prevent flow from passing between the valve
housing and the opening prong. The metal-to-metal
interface isolates the flapper and seat from fluid flow while
the valve is open. This design creates a metal-to-metal
interface with the full force exerted by the hydraulic piston,
minus the spring compression force, holding the two metal
faces in contact.

Radius of Curvature at Flow Entrance

Halliburton conducted a study with various curvatures on
the entrance to the valve. The study tested abrasive fluids
flowing through different test subs and examined the
resulting wear patterns. As a result, an optimum radius of
curvature was determined and implemented on the valve Opening Prong
Nose Seal
housings of all wireline-retrievable safety valves.
HAL22097

Radius of Curvature
Ordering Information at Flow Entrance
Specify: nipple bore; pressure and temperature rating requirements; setting
depth; service environment (standard, %H2S, %CO2, amines/other chemicals, Cross-Section FXE
chloride content, etc.); API monogramming or other certification requirements;
Flapper-Type Valve
special material requirements, if applicable.
Part Number Prefixes: 22FXEflapper closure equalizing type, 22FXN
flapper closure non-equalizing type

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 Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Hydraulic
Port Pressure Pressure

Secondary Well Pressure

Valve On Seat Secondary
Valve Off Seat
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Closed Equalizing Open

FXE
Flapper Valves

FXE Flapper-Type Wireline-Retrievable Safety Valves

Tubing Mating Nipple Valve Working
Length*
Size Honed Bore ID Pressure
in. mm in. mm in. mm psi bar in. mm
1.710 43.43 0.62 15.75 10,000 689.64 36.2 920
2 3/8 60.33
1.875 47.63 0.75 19.05 10,000 689.64 36.5 927
2.125 53.98 0.81 20.57 15,000 1034.5 38.5 978
2 7/8 73.03 2.188 55.58 0.81 20.57 15,000 1034.5 38.5 978
2.313 58.75 1.12 28.45 10,000 689.64 39.6 1006
2.562 65.07 1.00 25.40 15,000 1034.5 42.0 1067
3 1/2 88.90 2.750 69.85 1.50 38.10 10,000 689.64 44.8 1138
2.813 71.45 1.50 38.10 10,000 689.64 44.8 1138
4 101.60 3.313 84.15 1.75 44.45 10,000 689.64 46.5 1181
3.437 87.30 1.75 44.45 15,000 1034.5 46.5 1181
4 1/2 114.30 3.688 93.68 1.87 47.50 15,000 1034.5 43.0 1093
3.813 96.85 2.12 53.85 10,000 689.64 42.5 1080
5 127.00 4.125 104.78 2.38 57.15 8,000 551.71 47.5 1207
5 1/2 139.70 4.562 115.87 2.56 65.02 8,000 551.71 52.5 1334
5.750 146.05 3.38 85.85 7,000 482.75 65.0 1651
7 177.80 5.875 149.23 3.50 88.90 7,500 517.23 63.7 1618
5.963 151.46 3.50 88.90 7,000 482.75 70.0 1778
*Lengths are extended for setting depths greater than 1,000 ft.

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-15

FRN Flapper-Type Wireline-Retrievable Safety Valves

The FRN wireline-retrievable flapper Applications

valve (WLRSV), which is normally New completions
closed, is held open by hydraulic Deep set
control pressure from the surface. The Packing
High pressure
valve operates on a hydraulic-piston Retainer Sleeve
principle. To open, tubing pressure
Features
slightly higher than the well pressure
High-strength rod-piston actuation
below the closed flapper is applied.
Once well pressure is equalized across Non-equalizing flapper closure Rod Piston
the closed flapper, hydraulic pressure is Solid construction flapper made
applied to the piston, which pushes the from bar stock Cleanout Ports
flapper open. Spherical radius seat on flapper
improves seal reliability
The flapper hinge assembly is designed
Sealing and seating surfaces are out
so the force on the piston is not applied
of flow path of well production
directly on the hinge pin. Upon loss of
when valve is in open position
hydraulic pressure in the control line,
the valve's large spring serves to lift the Designed for easy field servicing
hydrostatic head of the control fluid.
Benefits
The flapper spring is designed to close
the valve when the piston moves up Minimal hinge-pin stress during
past the flapper. opening and closing cycles
Working pressures up to 12,500 psi
Opening Prong Nose Seal (862 bar)
Spring
The FRN valve uses the valve housing Allowable setting depths up to
as the down-stop for the opening 9,000 ft (2743 m)
prong. This metal-to-metal (MTM) Pump-through capability built into
interface is designed to prevent flow the valve design
from passing between the valve housing
Compatible with Otis X, R, RQ,
and the opening prong. The MTM
RPV, and SAFETYSET lock
interface isolates the flapper and seat
mandrels and with Halliburton
from fluid flow while the valve is open.
tubing-retrievable safety valves
This design creates a metal-to-metal
(TRSV) in depth ratings and
interface with the full force exerted by
material selections
the hydraulic piston, minus the spring
compression force, holding the two Ease of on-location servicing of the
metal faces in contact. external packing helps reduce
downtime and operating costs
Radius of Curvature at Flow Entrance
Halliburton conducted a study with
various curvatures on the entrance to
the valve. The study tested abrasive
HAL17095

fluids flowing through different test

Radius of Curvature
subs and examined the resulting wear at Flow Entrance
patterns. As a result, an optimum
FRN Flapper-Type
radius of curvature was determined and Wireline-Retrievable
implemented on the valve housings of Safety Valve
all wireline-retrievable safety valves.

9-16 Subsurface Safety Equipment

 FRN Flapper-Type Wireline-Retrievable Safety Valves
Tubing Mating Nipple Valve Working
Size Honed Bore ID Pressure

in. mm in. mm in. mm psi bar

2 7/8 73.03 2.313 58.75 1.00 25.40 10,000 689

2.562 65.07 1.00 25.40 10,000 689

3 1/2 88.90 2.750 69.85 1.35 34.29 10,000 689

2.813 71.45 1.35 34.29 10,000 689

3.562 90.47 1.35 34.29 10,000 689

4 1/2 114.30 3.688 93.68 1.35 34.29 10,000 689

3.813 96.85 2.12 53.85 10,000 689

4.562 115.87 2.56 65.02 10,000 689

5 1/2 139.70
4.313 109.55 2.12 53.85 12,500 862

6 5/8 168.28 4.875 123.83 2.56 65.02 11,500 793

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-17

BigBore Wireline-Retrievable Safety Valves

Halliburton has applied the same Features

stringent testing used on its maximum Metal-to-metal sealing contoured
reliability tubing-retrievable safety flapper closure with large ID
valves (TRSV) to its BigBore wireline- High-strength rod-piston actuation Packing
retrievable safety valve (WLRSV). This Retainer Sleeve
Dual-sealing minimized body
valve offers the durability and reliability
connections
of Halliburton TRSVs through metal-
to-metal (MTM) sealing of the Enhanced debris isolation through
contoured flapper, enhanced body metal-to-metal interface of flow Rod Piston
connections, and debris isolation. The tube/bottom sub
contoured flapper provides a large ID Cleanout
Radius of curvature at flow entrance
Ports
compared to other valve designs while Equalizing feature available
providing enhanced flapper sealing.
Designed for easy field servicing
Enhanced
Another significant feature of this valve Setting depths to 9,000 ft (2743 m) Body Connections
is its ease of on-location servicing. The
construction of the upper end of the Benefits
valve provides for easy access to the Metal-to-metal sealing for increased
valves external packing. Once the lock reliability
is removed, the packing retainer sleeve Helps increase durability and
can be removed and serviced. The reliability from piston arrangement
savings made possible by an enlarged and minimized body connections
ID, enhanced performance, and ease of Increased reliability through debris Spring
service have made it an excellent choice isolation
for replacing equipment currently
Optimized flow entrance to
installed in existing completions.
decrease wear
Applications Equalizing feature isolated from
New completions well solids to enhance durability
Replacement of existing wireline- Ease of on-location servicing of
retrievable safety valves to provide external packing helps reduce
increased ID and reliability downtime and operating costs Equalizing Feature

BigBore Wireline-Retrievable Safety Valves Contoured Flapper

Tubing Mating Nipple Valve Working
Size Honed Bore ID Pressure

in. mm in. mm in. mm psi bar

4 1/2 114.30 3.813 96.85 2.36 59.9 8,000 551.58
HAL8536

Radius of Curvature
5 127.00 4.125 104.78 2.36 59.9 8,000 551.58 at Flow Entrance
5 1/2 139.70 4.562 - 4.813 115.87 - 122.25 3.00 76.2 6,000 413.69
BigBore
7 177.80 5.750 - 5.963 146.05 - 149.23 4.125 104.8 5,000 344.74
Contoured Flapper Valve
9 5/8 244.47 8.325 - 8.500 211.45 - 215.9 6.00 152.4 5,000 344.74

*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

9-18 Subsurface Safety Equipment

Capillary Deliquification Safety System
In mature fields, liquid loading of gas wells is a common
problem. In the short term, this can lead to decreased
production, and if not managed correctly, can ultimately
reduce overall reservoir recovery. One option for managing
the problem is the use of surfactants as foaming agents to
artificially unload the well. The preferred method would
allow automatic and continuous delivery of these surfactants. Surfactant or
Chemical Inlet
Halliburtons capillary deliquification safety system facilitates
delivery of surfactants or other chemicals and liquids to a
specified point within the completion while maintaining the Conventional
purpose and functionality of a downhole safety device. The Wireline
deliquification safety system can be installed in an existing Retrievable
completion with the appropriate safety valve landing nipple Safety Valve
Assembly Injection
profileeither a dedicated safety valve landing nipple or
Conduit
within a tubing-retrievable safety valve where the control
system communication is activated to operate an installed
wireline-retrievable safety valve (WLRSV).

The systems injection feature operates via the WLRSV Injection

control system. When control-line pressure reaches a Control Valve
predetermined pressure, a regulator installed below the Housing
WLRSV opens, allowing chemical injection to take place. Use
Production
of the existing control line provides a cost-effective method
Inlets
of installing a semi-permanent injection system without the
need to modify the wellhead. Capillary Connector

The wireline-retrievable safety valve is designed to shut in

the well at a point below the surface and is opened with
hydraulic control pressure. In this application, the applied
chemical injection pressure maintains the safety valve in the
open position during injection, and the valve closes when
injection is stopped.

Applications
Chemical injection for gas well deliquification or scale
treatment purposes Capillary
Available for landing nipples/tubing-retrievable safety Injection
valves (TRSV) with 2.75-in. and larger sealbores Line

Features
Regulator
Field-proven wireline-retrievable safety valve
Equalizing or non-equalizing type flapper closure
HAL22081

Benefits
Unique design allows system installation with no Capillary Deliquification
Safety System
requirement for wellhead modification
Installed using standard intervention techniques

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-19

Surface-Controlled Subsurface Safety Accessory Equipment
This section describes some of Halliburton's non-welded Benefits
safety valve landing nipples, hydraulic control lines, Wireline operator controls locating, landing, and locking
protectors, and accessories. safety valve in a preselected location
Locking principle is designed to hold against pressure
Safety Valve Landing Nipples from either direction and sudden and/or repeated
reversals of pressure
Halliburton safety valve landing nipples are designed to
accept surface-controlled, wireline-retrievable safety valves. Rugged, non-welded design
An internal profile has been machined in these nipples to
allow a lock mandrel/safety valve to be landed and locked in
place. Nipples are available with connections for one or two
external control lines and for standard or heavyweight tubing
with corresponding honed-bore sizes.

Punch-to-communicate safety valve landing nipples (SVLN)

are designed to accept surface-controlled, wireline-
retrievable safety valves. The punch-to-communicate SVLN
does not provide communication from the control line to the
nipple until the operator requires it. A communication tool
must be run via a standard slickine toolstring to establish
control-line communication. This feature allows for full
metal-to-metal (MTM) isolation of the hydraulic control-line
system and full bore access to the completion string without
using slickline-installed isolation sleeves to isolate and
protect the hydraulic control-line system.

Halliburton Otis XXO and RRO sliding sleeve nipples

incorporate an inner sleeve that can be closed during testing
and well cleanup and subsequently opened to allow control
of the safety valve. The sleeve can be opened by a wireline
trip before the safety valve is run, or a shifter mandrel can be
run with the safety valve. The shifter mandrel opens the
inner sleeve when the valve is run and closes the sleeve when
the valve is retrieved.

Applications
Designed to be made up and become part of the tubing to
HAL10499

HAL39865

HAL10756

accept surface-controlled, wireline-retrievable safety valves

Punch-to-communicate version typically used in Safety Valve Punch-to-Communicate Sliding Sleeve
completions involving hydraulic fracturing or as an Landing Nipple Safety Valve Landing Nipple Landing Nipple
independent, secondary subsurface safety system when
Ordering Information
used in conjunction with a tubing retrievable safety valve 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
Features material requirements, if applicable.
Large ID is compatible with tubing size and weight
Solid, non-welded control-line connection and protection
portion of nipples
Control port machined into nipple wall

9-20 Subsurface Safety Equipment

 Halliburton safety valve landing nipples are offered in Other special features symbolized by letter designations
various combinations of lock profiles and features. Standard include:
lock profiles are indicated by the last two alpha characters of Funequal upper and lower bores, single control-line
the part number prefix as follows: access
XOOtis X selective lock Hequal, upper, middle, and lower bores, dual control-
ROOtis R selective lock line access
RQOtis RQ bottom no-go lock Kequal middle and lower bores smaller than upper
RPOtis RP top no-go lock bore, dual control-line access
RTOtis RPV top no-go lock All of the above combinations are shown in the chart below.
A duplication of the first letter (XXO, RRP, etc.) indicates
equal bores and single control-line access.
Safety Valve Landing Nipples
Tubing Upper Lower Part Number Prefix
Weight
Size Packing Bore Packing Bore
711 721 711 721* 711 711 711 711 711 711 711 711 711
in. mm lb/ft kg/m in. mm in. mm XXO XXO RRO RRO RRP RRQ FRP FRQ HRQ KRQ XXN FXO HXO
4.6 - 6.2 6.85 - 9.23 1.710 43.43
2 3/8 60.33
4.6 - 4.7 6.85 - 6.99 1.875 47.63
6.4 - 11.65 9.52 - 17.34 1.875 47.63
6.4 - 8.9 9.52 - 13.24 2.125 53.98
2 7/8 73.03
6.4 - 7.9 9.52 - 11.76 2.188 55.58
6.4 - 6.5 9.52 - 9.67 2.313 58.75
7.7 - 16.7 11.46 - 24.85 2.313 58.75
10.3 - 12.95 15.33 - 19.27 2.562 65.07
3 1/2 88.90
9.2 - 10.3 13.69 - 15.33 2.750 69.85
9.2 - 9.3 13.69 - 13.84 2.813 71.45
11.6 - 13.4 17.26 - 19.94 3.125 79.38
4 101.60
9.4 - 10.9 13.99 - 16.22 3.313 84.15
16.9 - 19.2 25.15 - 28.57 3.437 87.30
4 1/2 114.30 13.5 - 15.5 20.09 - 23.07 3.688 93.68
10.5 - 12.75 15.63 - 18.97 3.813 96.85
18 - 20.80 26.79 - 30.95 4.000 101.60
5 127.00 15 - 18 22.32 - 26.79 4.125 104.78
11.5 - 13 17.11 - 19.35 4.313 109.55
23 - 26 34.23 - 38.69 4.313 109.55
20 - 23 29.76 - 34.23 4.437 112.70
5 1/2 139.70
13 - 20 19.35 - 29.76 4.562 115.87
13 - 20 19.35 - 29.76 4.562 115.87 4.437 112.7
17 - 35 25.30 - 52.09 5.750 146.05
17 - 35 25.30 - 52.09 5.875 149.23
17 - 35 25.30 - 52.09 5.875 149.23 5.750 146.1
7 177.80 23 - 32 34.23 - 47.62 5.963 151.46
23 - 32 34.23 - 47.62 5.963 151.46 5.750 146.1
26 - 29 38.69 - 43.16 6.000 152.40
26 - 29 38.69 - 43.16 6.000 152.40 5.963 151.5
9 5/8 244.48 53.50 79.62 8.375 212.73 8.250 209.6
Standard design available.
Standard or SAFETYSET compatible designs available for no-go nipples. Additional sizes available upon request.
Note: Packing bore sizes apply for upper and lower bores when one size indicated.
*Includes sliding sleeve device

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-21

Hydraulic Control Lines

Halliburton provides the accessory Installation

equipment to complete any surface- Control lines are attached to subsurface
controlled subsurface safety valve controls with appropriate tube fitting
(SCSSV) installation. and pressure-tested before running into
the wellbore. Line spools are hung in
Halliburton control lines are assembled
the derrick, and control line is paid out
on reels filled with fluid and pressure
as tubing is run.
tested. Reel spools are designed so
pressure can be applied at any time
Applications
during running to check control-line
For surface-controlled subsurface
integrity. Halliburton offers hydraulic
safety valves
control lines made from two different
manufacturing processes that conform Features
to ASTM specifications: (1) seamless,
Different lengths of control line in
and (2) welded and sunk.
continuous coil
Seamless Stainless and alloy 825 materials
offered
Tubing is fabricated from a solid rod.
The process involves forcing a mandrel Control lines offered in various
or punch through the solid rod to form encapsulated options
a tube. The continuous lengths All control lines conform to ASTM
available from this process are limited. specifications
Lines available in other sizes
Welded and Sunk on request
Tubing is fabricated from flat stock. The
process involves rolling the stock into a Benefits
cylinder and welding the seam. Once in Wide assortment for almost
tube form, it is drawn through a die to every need
achieve the proper OD. This process is
considerably less costly than the
seamless method and yields lines
available in continuous lengths with no
butt-welded connections.

Optional single and dual lines with

protective encapsulation are available.
The encapsulated material is suitable
for use in most annular fluids.
Encapsulation protects lines from
damage during installation and
simplifies the running process. The
dual-encapsulated line can be used with
balanced SCSSVs or injection wells
where multiple lines are required. As an
HAL39262

option, a protective cable between two

control lines is available. Single-
encapsulated lines have no cable;
however, a protective cable on either Typical Surface-Controlled
Subsurface Safety Valve
side of the control line can be ordered. Installation and Accessories

9-22 Subsurface Safety Equipment

Control-Line Protectors

Halliburton offers two types of control-line protectors A variety of channels that can accommodate a combination
both designed to provide maximum control-line of bare control lines and/or dual encapsulated control line
protection. The first type of protector is a unique design is offered for each of the protectors.
that combines a steel outer shell and a resilient inner liner.
The second type is all metal, which provides full over-the- Both types of protectors use a tapered pin lock to provide
coupling protection for virtually any size ESP cable, bare maximum gripping force. The tapered pin lock can be
tube, or encapsulated bundle configuration. The all-metal installed by hand and driven to the locked position by a
protector is also available for mid-joint applications. pneumatic hammer or a manual hammer tool.

Control-Line Tubing
OD Wall Thickness Material Type
in. mm in. mm
0.049 1.24 316L Seamless
0.049 1.24 316L Welded and Sunk
0.065 1.65 316L Seamless
1/4 6.35 0.049 1.24 Alloy 825 Seamless
0.049 1.24 Alloy 825 Welded and Sunk
0.065 1.65 Alloy 825 Seamless
0.065 1.65 Alloy 825 Welded and Sunk
Ordering Information
Control-Line Protectors
Specify: tubing size, casing size, and weight; control line size; number of control lines;
if encapsulated, specify shape and dimensions.
Ordering Information
Control Lines
Specify: size (OD, wall thickness, and length); seamless or welded and sunk; single or
dual; encapsulated with or without stress cable; material (304L SS, 316L SS, AISI 1010
Alloy, Alloy 825).
Part Number Prefixes: 22SXXwelded and sunk, 22SSSseamless stainless steel,
22SNSAlloy 825

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-23

Storm Choke Safety Valves
Storm Choke safety valves are subsurface-controlled valves
that are actuated by changing well conditions. They are
available in velocity-type and tubing pressure-type (ambient)
models.

Velocity-Type Safety Valves

Storm Choke J Safety Valves
Storm Choke J safety valves are velocity-type, wireline-
retrievable valves that are normally opened, direct-controlled
valves. These valves operate on a spring-loaded, flow bean,
pressure-differential principle and are designed for high-
volume wells. A through-conduit design lessens turbulence
and the possibility of sanding-up after closing. A detent
mechanism provides a positive snap action closure at the
predetermined disaster rate of the valve. A metal-to-metal
(MTM) ball and seat assembly is used for the primary closure
mechanism seal.

When the valve is operating, a spring holds it off its seat until
the well flow reaches a predetermined rate. When the
pressure differential across the bean exceeds the spring force,
as a result of a rupture in a flowline or the surface equipment,
the valve is designed to close and shut the well. To reopen,
the valve pressure must be fully equalized either by applying
pressure in the tubing from the surface or by running a prong
to allow equalization from below. When pressure is
equalized, the spring will open the valve automatically.

Applications
High-rate wells
Ideal for deep-set applications
Wells with no provisions for surface-controlled valves

Features
Detent mechanism
Metal-to-metal ball and seat assembly
Through-conduit design
HAL39259

Benefits
Positive snap-action closure
Storm Choke
Through-conduit design lessens turbulence and J Safety Valve
sand-fouling problems
Run and set by standard wireline methods Note: Direct-controlled subsurface safety valves close only
Adaptable to any Halliburton lock mandrel under predetermined conditions. In many cases, surface-
Can be located in any Halliburton landing nipple controlled safety valves are preferable.
Can also be located on large bore intervention packers

9-24 Subsurface Safety Equipment

 Velocity-Type Safety Valves (Ball-Type Closure)
Nominal Compatible ID Top Thread
OD
Size Lock Mandrel Without Bean (Box)

in. mm in. mm in. mm

1.250 S 1.190 30.23 0.380 9.65 3/4-16 UNF
1 1/4 31.75
1.190 30.23 0.380 9.65 7/8-20 UNF
1.250 X
1.500 S 1.410 35.81 0.680 17.27 7/8-14 UNF
1 1/2 38.10
1.500 X 1.410 35.81 0.680 17.27 1 1/8-16 UN

1.710 R 1.690 42.93 0.680 17.27 1 1/8-16 UN

2 50.80 1.875 X 1.750 44.45 0.750 19.05 1 3/16-14 UNS
1.875 S 1.750 44.45 0.750 19.05 1 3/16-14 UNS
2.125 R 1.910 48.51 0.810 20.57 1 3/8-14 UNS
2.180 R 2.000 50.80 0.750 19.05 1 3/4-12 UN
2 1/2 63.50
2.313 X 2.120 53.85 1.000 25.40 1 3/4-12 UN
2.313 S 2.120 53.85 1.000 25.40 1 3/16-12 UNS
2.562 R 2.280 57.91 1.190 30.23 2-12 SLB
2.562 R 2.310 58.67 1.000 25.40 2-12 SLB
3 1/2 88.90
2.750 X 2.730 69.34 1.500 38.10 2 1/4-12 SLB
2.750 S 2.730 69.34 1.500 38.10 2-12 UN
4 101.60 3.313 X 3.120 79.25 1.500 38.10 2 3/4-12 SLB
3.688 R 3.440 87.38 2.000 50.80 3 1/16-12 SLB
4 1/2 114.30 3.813 X 3.720 94.49 2.000 50.80 3 1/16-12 SLB
3.813 S 3.720 94.49 2.000 50.80 2 7/8-12 UN
5 127.00 4.125 R 3.880 98.55 2.000 50.80 3 1/4-12 SLB
4.562 X 4.420 112.27 2.500 63.50 4-12 SLB
5 1/2 139.70
5.250 R 4.950 125.73 2.750 69.85 4 1/2-8 SLB
7 177.80 5.875 R 5.730 145.54 3.500 88.90 5 1/16-8 SLB

Ordering Information
Specify: nipple bore and lock profile, service (standard, %H2S, %CO2, amines), pressure and temperature requirements, closing rate or bean size,
necessity of API monogramming or other certification requirements.
Part Number Prefix: ball-closure22JO, JOR, JOS, JOX

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-25

Tubing-Pressure (Ambient) Safety Valves
Halliburton Storm Choke H and K safety valves are
described this section.

Storm Choke H Safety Valves

Storm Choke H safety valves are ambient-type, wireline-
retrievable valves that are normally closed and precharged
with a set dome pressure. When the well flowing pressure
drops below the predetermined dome-pressure charge as a
result of a rupture in the flowline or surface equipment, the
dome pressure and valve spring are designed to close the
valve, shutting in the well.

The H valve is used in wells producing large volumes of

abrasive fluids. Its large bore is not restricted by a flow bean.
The valve is designed to resist pressure surges. A metal-to-
metal (MTM) ball and seat is used as the primary closure
mechanism.

The H valve is ideal for protecting wells with declining

bottomhole pressure as this valve is tubing-pressure sensitive
instead of velocity sensitive. To reopen, the valve pressure
must be fully equalized either by applying pressure in the
tubing from the surface or by running a prong to allow
equalization from below. The valve will reopen when the
tubing pressure, acting on the internal piston area, overcomes
the dome charge.

Applications
Wells producing large volumes of abrasive fluids
Wells with declining bottomhole pressure
Wells with no provisions for surface-controlled valves

Features
Large bore is not restricted by a flow bean
Metal-to-metal ball and seat
Designed to resist pressure surges

Benefits
HAL39261

Valve closes as flowing conditions change

Ball closure cleans itself of debris. Storm Choke
Can be used in severe environment wells H Safety Valve

Installed and retrieved under pressure by wireline

methods
Adaptable to any Halliburton lock mandrel
Can be located in any Halliburton landing nipple
Straight-through flow path
Can also be located on large bore intervention packers

9-26 Subsurface Safety Equipment

 Ambient Safety Valves (Ball-Type Closure)
Nominal Compatible Top Thread
OD ID
Size Lock Mandrel (Box)

in. mm in. mm in. mm

1.875 S 1.750 44.45 0.750 19.05 1 3/16-14 UNS
2 50.80
1.875 X 1.750 44.45 0.750 19.05 1 3/8-14 UNS
2.313 S 2.120 53.85 1.000 25.40 1 3/16-12 UN
2 1/2 63.50
2.313 X 2.140 54.36 1.000 25.40 1 3/4-12 UN
3 1/2 88.90 2.750 S 2.730 69.34 1.500 38.10 2-12 UN
3.813 S 3.720 94.49 2.000 50.80 2 7/8-12 UN
4 1/2 114.30
3.813 X 3.720 94.49 2.000 50.80 3 1/16-12SLB

Ordering Information
Specify: nipple bore and lock profile, service (standard, %H2S, %CO2, amines), pressure and temperature
requirements, flowing pressure at closing rate, necessity of API monogramming or other certification requirements.
Part Number Prefix: ball-closure22HO, HOS, HOX

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-27

Storm Choke K Safety Valves
Storm Choke K safety valves are ambient-type, wireline-
retrievable valves with the largest flow area of all direct-
controlled safety valves on the market. They are ideally suited
for high-volume, low-pressure wells. These valves are
normally closed and precharged with a set dome pressure.

When the well flowing pressure drops below the

predetermined dome-pressure charge due to a rupture in
flowline or surface equipment, the dome pressure and main
valve spring close the valve, shutting in the well below the
earths surface. This valve contains a detent mechanism to
provide a positive snap-action closure at the predetermined
disaster rate of the valve. Its bore is not restricted by a flow
bean. The valve is designed to resist pressure surges. A metal-
to-metal (MTM) poppet valve and seat comprise the valves
primary closure mechanism.
The K valve is ideal for protecting wells with declining
bottomhole pressure. This valve closes in situations where a
pressure decline would not activate a valve with a flow bean.
To reopen the valve, the operator must fully equalize pressure
either by applying pressure in the tubing from the surface or
by an equalizing prong. The valve will reopen when the
tubing pressure acting on the internal piston area overcomes
the dome charge.

Applications
Wells with declining bottomhole pressure
High-volume, low-pressure wells
Wells with no provisions for surface-controlled valves

Features
Poppet closure
Large ports with capacity for high-volume wells
Designed to resist pressure surges
HAL39265

Benefits
Installed and retrieved under pressure by wireline
methods Storm Choke
K Safety Valve
Adaptable to any Halliburton lock mandrel
Can be located in any Halliburton landing nipple
Can also be located on large bore intervention packers

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 Ambient Safety Valves (Poppet-Type Closure)
Nominal Compatible Lock Top Thread
OD ID
Size Mandrel (Box)

in. mm in. mm in. mm

1 1/2 38.10 1.463 37.16 0.78 19.81 1 1/8-16 UN

1.500 X
1.875 S 1.750 44.45 0.650 16.51 1 3/16 -14 UNS
2 50.80
1.875 X 1.750 44.45 0.970 24.64 1 3/8 -14 UN
2.313 S 2.170 55.12 1.250 31.75 1 3/16 -12 UN
2 1/2 63.50
2.313 X 2.160 54.86 1.380 32.51 1 3/4 -12 UN
3 1/2 88.90 2.750 X 2.500 63.50 1.620 41.15 2 1/4 -12 SLB
4 101.60 3.313 X 3.120 79.25 2.120 53.85 2 3/4 -12 SLB
4 1/2 114.30 3.813 X 3.500 88.90 2.250 - 2.41 57.15 - 61.21 3 1/16 -12 SLB
5 127.00 4.125 X 3.880 98.55 2.41 61.21 3 1/4-12.5 SLB
5 1/2 139.70 4.562 X 4.440 112.78 2.880 73.15 4 -12-SLB
7 177.8 5.750 X 5.400 137.16 3.50 88.90 4 15/16-8 SLB

Ordering Information
Specify: nipple bore and lock profile, service (standard, %H2S, %CO2, amines), pressure and temperature requirements,
flowing pressure at closing rate, necessity of API monogramming or other certification requirements.
Part Number Prefix: poppet-closure22KX, KS

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Injection Safety Valves

WI Retrievable Injection Valve

The WI retrievable injection valve is a high-performance,
high flow-rate injection valve.
High throughput is achieved by a unique valve configuration
that minimizes turbulent and potentially erosive flow.
Operation is not dependent on a specific flow rate, pressure
or setting depth, negating the need for adjustment over time.
The valve incorporates a metal-to-metal (MTM) valve and
seat energized by the combination of an integral spring and
well pressure acting from below.
The WI injection valve can be deployed on a wireline lock or
through-tubing packoff device providing flexibility not
available with alternative injection valve systems.
As a result of the simple design with fewer parts, redress and
repair costs are considerably lower than those for other
injection valve systems.

Applications
The WI injection valve is primarily used in water injection
applications as an alternative to conventional tubing or
wireline-set safety valves. The valve is also commonly used as
a retrofit solution in water injectors where a tubing to
annulus leak has occurred. The valve can be deployed below
the leak point to eliminate uncontrolled annulus pressure
increases when the injection stops.

Features
Compatible with all known lock systems
Dedicated designs to suit Halliburton EB0 intervention
packers
Enhanced internal flow profile
Simple design and construction
Flow-loop testing performed to establish pressure drop
versus pump rate

Ordering Information
Material Options: Alloy 718, Alloy 925, Alloy 925 / 25CR
HAL8880

Specify: Intervention packer size or nipple bore and lock profile, service
(standard, %H2O, %CO2, amines), pressure rating and temperature, flow rate.
Part Number Prefix: P.610WI
WI Retrievable
Injection Valve

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Benefits
The WI injection valve is a standalone device that can be Operation is not dependent on injection pressure or flow
configured to run with any retrievable packer or any rate, and there is no requirement for adjustment to the
wireline lock system. WI injection valve for setting depth.
Minimal possibility of turbulent flow damage to the Low maintenance costs resulting from a simple design.
tubing or casing. Injected fluid exits through a tapered
end cap to further reduce turbulence entering the tubing.

WI Retrievable Injection Valves

Maximum Pressure
Temperature
OD Rating

in. mm Below psi Below bar F C

1.75 44.45 5,000 344.5 324 162
2.62 66.54 5,000 344.5 324 162
2.72 69.08 5,000 344.5 324 162
3.25 82.55 5,000 344.5 324 162
3.39 86.10 5,000 344.5 324 162
3.50 88.90 5,000 344.5 324 162
3.63 92.20 5,000 344.5 324 162
3.66 92.96 10,000 689.0 324 162
3.68 93.55 10,000 689.0 324 162
3.78 96.01 6,000 413.4 324 162
3.97 100.84 5,000 344.5 324 162
4.25 107.95 5,000 344.5 324 162
4.26 108.20 5,000 344.5 324 162
4.31 109.52 5,000 344.5 400 204
4.36 110.76 7,500 517.0 400 204
4.36 110.76 5,000 344.5 324 162
4.48 113.79 5,000 344.5 324 162
4.51 114.55 5,000 344.5 324 162
4.89 124.20 5,000 344.5 324 162
5.40 137.16 5,000 344.5 324 162
5.60 142.24 10,000 689.0 400 204
5.71 145.03 10,000 689.0 400 204

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MC Injection Valves
MC (flapper-type) injection valves are used in injection wells
to automatically shut in the tubing string when injection
stops or flow reverses. MC injection valves are spring-loaded,
Top Sub
wireline-retrievable valves with large bores. The MC
injection valves also feature sealing areas that are out of the
direct flow path.

These valves are designed to be held open by injection

pressure for fluid passage. If injection flow becomes static or
reverses for any reason, the spring and/or reverse flow causes
the valves to close. These valves are designed to remain
closed until pressure differential across the valves is Orifice
equalized and injection is resumed.

Applications
Injection wells Housing

Features
MC valves have sealing areas that are out of the direct Flow Tube
flow path.

Benefits
Valves designed to automatically shut in tubing string if
injection is stopped or if flow reverses Flapper
HAL8538

Installed and retrieved by wireline under pressure

Designed to be set on various Halliburton lock mandrels
Can also be located on large bore intervention packers MC
Injection Valve

MC Injection Valves (Flapper-Type Closure)

Compatible
Nominal ID Top Thread
Lock OD
Size Without Bean (Box)
Mandrel
in. mm in. mm in. mm
1 1/2 38.10 1.500 X 1.420 36.07 0.750 19.05 1 1/8-16 UN
2 50.80 1.875 X 1.760 44.70 0.810 20.57 1 3/8-14 UN
2 1/2 63.50 2.313 X 2.180 55.37 1.000 25.40 1 3/4-12 UN
88.90 2.562 R 2.310 58.67 1.000 25.40 2-12 SLB
3 1/2
88.90 2.750 X 2.620 66.55 1.380 35.05 2 1/4-12 SLB
4 101.60 3.313 X 3.270 83.06 1.830 46.48 2 3/4-12 SLB
114.30 3.688 R 3.430 87.12 1.380 35.05 3 1/16-12 SLB
4 1/2
114.30 3.813 X 3.710 94.23 2.000 50.80 3 1/16-12 SLB
5 127.00 4.125 X 3.880 98.55 2.000 50.80 3 1/4-12 SLB
5 1/2 139.70 4.562 X 4.420 112.27 2.620 66.55 4-12 SLB
7 177.80 5.962 R 5.900 149.86 3.500 88.90 5 1/16-8 SLB

Ordering Information
Specify: nipple bore and lock profile, service (standard, %H2O, %CO2, amines), pressure rating
and temperature, flow rate.
Part Number Prefix: flapper-type22MCR, MCX

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Annular Safety Systems
Annular vent sleeve valves and one-trip annular safety
systems are described in this section.

AV Annulus Safety Valve

The AV annulus safety valve is a fully retrievable high-
performance annulus safety system packer with integral
annulus safety valve. The system provides annular bypass
through a hydraulically operated valve array. The AV system
is typically run in a single trip in conjunction with a control-
line setting sub positioned below. Setting method options
include control line from surface wellhead.

Applications
The AV system is used for the control of annulus fluids in gas
lift applications, for the monitoring of annulus pressures in
critical situations, and in one or two-trip annulus safety
system completions. The completion can be run to depth and
set with the surface tubing hanger flanged up.

It can also be used in completions where spacing out against

a subsurface tubing hanger is required, i.e., no elastomeric
expansion joint needed.
The tailpipe can be left in either tension or compression.
It can be used where high tensile loads and pressure
differentials exist with the completion anchored in
unsupported or poor condition casing.

Features
Interlock system prevents pre-set
Tubing test facility while running
Hydraulically set in one trip on tubing with no
mandrel movement
Annulus-mounted release mechanism
Internal/external components rotationally locked
together
Element anti-extrusion system
One-trip system allows multiple control-line bypass
Premium thread connectionsno elastomeric seals
tubing to annulus
Primary release method is applied tubing pressure using
dedicated punch release tool on slickline
Secondary release method available with simple
HAL31934

tubing cut

AV
Annulus Safety Valve

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-33

Benefits
Tubing test facility also allows setting and testing of Single elastomeric seal between lower and upper annulus
hydraulic production packer prior to annulus safety minimizes potential leak paths. All other elastomeric
valve setting. seals are redundant after setting procedure.
The AV valve provides ability to act as redundant Annulus release mechanism removes potential leak path
wellhead. tubing to annulus and cannot be accidentally released
Multiple control-line bypass allows for safety valve during wireline runs.
control, chemical injection, and the addition of DHG Annulus safety valve is run and retrieved with
below the valve. production tubing.
Multi-cone slip provides large casing contact which Primary punch release method permits retrieval of ASV
minimizes slip to casing stress levels. with tubingno tubing cut required

AV Annulus Safety Valve

Casing
Thread Maximum Minimum
Pressure Rating
Size OD ID
Size Weight

in. mm lb/ft kg/m in. mm in. mm in. mm Below psi Below bar
43.5 64.74 8.475 215.27
9 5/8 244.48 47 69.96 5 1/2 139.7 8.400 213.34 4.680 118.87 5,000 344.5
53.5 79.61 8.300 210.82
55.5 82.60 5 1/2 139.7 9.480 240.79 4.680 118.87
10 3/4 273.05 60.7 90.34 7 177.8 9.405 238.89 5.963 151.46 5,000 344.5
65.7 97.77 5 1/2 139.7 9.250 234.95 4.680 118.87

Ordering Information
Specify: Casing size and weight; tubing size; weight; grade; and thread; service environment (standard, %H2O, %CO2, amines/
other chemicals, chloride content, pressures, temperatures, etc.); maximum differential pressure requirement.
Part Number Prefix: P.510AV

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Surface-Controlled Annular Vent and Sleeve Valves
An annular vent sleeve valve Benefits
communicates between the casing Vent gas and electric pump cable Hydraulic
annulus and producing formation. The use the same packer bore Control Line
valve is a hydraulically operated sliding In emergency situations, the valve
sleeve device like a surface-controlled Vent Gas
can be pumped through without
subsurface safety valve with a hydraulic control-line pressure for circulation
piston and a power spring to maintain or kill operations
the valve in a normally closed position.
Can be operated with common
The valve is used with a bull plug on top
control line used to operate
or as an annular safety valve by
subsurface safety valves
providing annular bypass while control
pressure is applied. With an electrical
feed-through device, this valve Hydraulic
Control Line
functions through a single packer
mandrel as an electric power cable
passage and annular bypass.

On a dual hydraulic packer, the valve

HAL8539
operates by a common hydraulic Production
control line that sets the packer and Fluid
operates the tubing-retrievable safety
valve (TRSV). Hydraulic pressure from Piston
the control line shifts the valve open to Electric Submersible
create a flow path across the packer in Pump Application
the annulus. Spring force closes the
valve upon loss of control-line pressure Hydraulic
to the piston. If the valve becomes Control
inoperable or closed, an emergency Line
shear feature allows fluid to be pumped Power Spring
into the producing formation from the Injected
annulus. Gas
Closing
Application Sleeve
Can be used in gas lift and electric
submersible pump situations Flow Ports
Emergency
Shear Sub
Features
Accurate fluid-level shot during
pumping because of large ported
area through the vent sleeve.
HAL8540

Maximum gas vent flow area allows

increased gas flow rates and lower Annular Vent
HAL22100

circulating pressures. Sleeve Valve

Valve will shut off flow from either Production
directionproduction or injection. Fluid

Annular Safety
Valve Application

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-35

Annular Vent Valve
The Halliburton gas vent valve is designed to be threaded
onto a retrievable, hydraulic-set production packer. The vent
valve is non-equalizing, hydraulically operated, and allows
for gas bypass around the packer. The valve is opened by
applying hydraulic control pressure and closes when the
pressure is released. This particular vent valve allows
pressure testing of the packer without affecting the
functionality of the valve. Also, pressure from below the valve
is not able to open the valve.
The gas vent valve is opened by hydraulic control-line
pressure. The power spring acts against the piston to move
the valve to the closed position when control-line pressure is
released. The valve is designed with a metal-to-metal seal to
contain pressure.

Annular
Vent Valve
HAL14946

Electric Submersible Pump Application

with Annular Vent Valve

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 Surface-Controlled Annular Vent and Sleeve Valves
Nominal Control Line Eccentric Concentric Flow Working Maximum
Connection ID
Size Connection OD OD Area Pressure Setting Depth*

in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. cm psi bar ft m

1.900 EU 48.26 EU 1/8 3.18 3.110 78.99 2.510 63.75 1.250 31.75 1.130 7.30 5,000 344.50 600 182.9
2 50.80 NPT NPT
2 3/8 EU 60.33 EU 3.690 93.73 3.090 78.49 1.830 46.48 1.510 9.70 3,000 206.70 500 152.4
1/8 3.18
2 1/2 63.50 2 7/8 EU 73.03 EU 4.140 105.20 3.700 93.98 2.200 55.90 3.440 22.20 3,000 206.70 1,000 304.8
NPT NPT

*Recommended measurements
Ordering Information
Specify: casing size and weight; tubing size, weight, grade, and thread; service (standard, %H2S, %CO2, amines); setting depth of valve; cable size for electric
submersible pump temperature and pressure requirements.
Part Number Prefix: vent sleeve778AVS

Annular Vent Valve

Maximum Flow Pressure
Size Connection
OD Area Rating

in. mm in. mm in. mm psi bar

1 Nom
1 1/2 38.1 1.515 38.48 0.7854 506.71 5,000 344.50
NPT Pin

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-37

CV0 Retrievable Straddle with Integral Safety Valve

The CV0 straddle is an isolation device One-piece dual modulus

designed to be installed across an packing element
existing tubing-retrievable subsurface High running and retrieval speeds
safety valve (TRSSSV) or SSSV nipple
profile which has lost integrity. Large footprint segmented slips
Slip mechanism isolated
Run and retrieved in a single trip, the from wellbore
CV0 straddle incorporates dual packing Slips mechanically retained
elements which seal the flow couplings on retrieval
or pup joints on either side of the
TRSSSV or SSSV nipple. A slip Controlled setting action
mechanism anchors the tool to the Field redressable
wellbore and is contained between the
packing elements, protected from Benefits
produced fines and well debris. Cost-effective solution in situations
where the primary safety valve has
Once in position, the straddles integral lost integrity
safety valve is operated conventionally
Helps to prevent the need for an
by pressurizing the existing completion
expensive workover
hydraulic control line. A selection of
Halliburton insert valves is available to Packing element design enhances
suit a variety of applications. ability to return to original shape
upon release, thus reducing the risk
Applications of hanging up
Specifically designed for
Slip mechanism isolated from the
applications where an existing
wellbore and protected from well
TRSSSV has lost integrity or where
debris, thus improving reliability
the SSSV nipple sealbore has been
damaged and can no longer provide Mechanically retained slips reduce
a pressure seal risk of premature setting while
running in hole and hanging up on
Provides a fully functional safety
retrieval
valve that helps prevent the need for
an expensive workover Controlled setting action and slip
design help ensure stresses exerted
Features
on the tubing are evenly distributed,
Uses existing completion thus preventing damage
control line
May be run and retrieved on
Adaptable to most completion
slickline, electric line, coiled tubing,
designs
or workstring
One-trip run and retrieve
HAL33216

CV0 Retrievable Straddle

with Integral Safety Valve

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 CV0 Retrievable Straddle with Integral Safety Valve
Casing/Tubing Pressure Rating
Maximum OD Minimum ID Length
Size Weight Above Below

in. mm lb/ft kg/m in. mm in. mm psi bar psi bar ft

3 1/2 88.90 9.2 13.69 2.730 69.34 1.125 28.575 5,000 344.50 5,000 344.74 Various
12.6 18.80 3.780 96.01
4 1/2 114.30 1.845 46.86 5,000 344.50 5,000 344.74 Various
15.1 22.47 3.650 92.71
17 25.26
5 1/2 139.70 4.650 118.11 2.500 63.50 5,000 344.50 5,000 344.74 Various
20.0 29.89
29 43.15 5.965 151.51
7 177.80 3.22 81.79 5,000 344.50 5,000 344.74 Various
32.0 47.60 6.020 152.91
Part Number Prefix: P.815CV0

Subsurface Safety Equipment 9-39

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