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Downhole Equipment Failure
An interruption in planned operations
caused by drilling/evaluation tool failures
other than drillstring failures. Downhole
tool selection and operation is critical in
the reduction of tool failure.
2
Downhole Equipment Failure
Downhole Tool Equipment Cycle
• Drilling engineer specifies equipment
• Drilling supervisors orders equipment
• Toolpusher inspects/checks equipment
• Driller picks-up and runs equipment
• Rig team make post analysis of equipment
3
Downhole Equipment Failure
High Failure Rate Downhole Tools
Downhole Tool
• Roller cone bits
• Downhole motor
• Shock sub
• Drilling jar
• MWD/LWD
Failure
• Lost cones
• Motor stops drilling
• Seal washout
• Untrained personnel
• Dump valves or
software
4
Downhole Equipment Failure
Roller Cone Bit
5
Downhole Equipment Failure
Roller Reamer
6
Downhole Equipment Failure
PDC Bit
7
Downhole Equipment Failure
Adjustable
Stabiliser
8
Downhole Equipment Failure
MWD/LWD
9
Downhole Equipment Failure
MWD/LWD
10
Downhole Equipment Failure
High Failure Rate Downhole Tools
Downhole Tool
• Logging
• Survey Equipment
• Speciality Equipment
• Packer/DST Tools
Failure
• No maintenance & last
minute changes to
programme,
inexperienced personnel
• Film/batteries/wireline
• Untrained
personnel/technology
• Leaks, no release, high
angle holes,
incompatibility
11
Downhole Equipment Failure
Causes of Tool Failure
Cause
• Metal Fatigue
• Improper tool selection
• Improper tool operation
• Exceeded design limits
• Exceeded design life
Note
• Cyclic stress reversals
• Loads exceed design limits
incompatible with other
tools
• Untrained personnel,
inattention
• Accidental/intentional
overload
• Economic based, untrained
personnel
12
Downhole Equipment Failure
Causes of Tool Failure
Cause
• Transportation/Handling
damage
• Hostile environment
• Design and manufacturing
Note
• Untrained personnel
• H2S/Co2, high temperature,
corrosive mud high angle,
hard abrasive formations
• Quality control has failed
13
Downhole Equipment Failure
Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process
Selecting the correct tool for the job can
significantly reduce tool failure. Following a
standardised tool selection procedure ensures
the right tool is selected.
14
Downhole Equipment Failure
Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process
Downhole Environment Wellbore Conditions
• Temperature limitations of
tools
• H2S or CO
• Corrosion resistance
• Oil resistant rubbers
• Hydrostatic pressure
• High angle limitations
• Hole size versus tool size
15
Downhole Equipment Failure
Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process
Tool Physical Properties Dimensions
• Length, OD and ID of tool
• Weight and grade
• Connection type
• Make-up torque
requirements, thread dope
• Stress relief features
16
Downhole Equipment Failure
Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process
Compatibility • Connections compatible
with other downhole
tools
• Will the tool work with
other equipment
17
Downhole Equipment Failure
Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process
Operations Operating Parameters
• Min/Max flow rate
• Min/Max operating pressure
• Torque/tension limits
• Max operating hours
• Tool operator
• Special handling
• Special instructions
• Operating manual
• Safety recommendations
• Settings and calibration
• Maintenance
18
Downhole Equipment Failure
Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process
Fishing Tool Fishing Methods
• Tool dimension diagram
• Required fishing tools
• Fishing records
• Fishing techniques
• Tool lost-in-hole consequences
19
Downhole Equipment Failure
Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process
Support • Back-up tools available
• Delivery time to rig
• Spare parts/availability
• Transportation problems
• Hazardous cargo
• Air transportation
• Deck space/deck load
20
Downhole Equipment Failure
Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process
Quality Control Reliability of the Tool
• New or rebuilt tool
• Hours since last
rebuild/inspection records
• Performance record of tool
from offset wells
• Performance record of tool
worldwide
21
Downhole Equipment Failure
Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process
Cost • Operational/standby
rental rates
• Repair agreements
• Lost in hole charges and
insurance
• Success/failure
performance rate
22
Downhole Equipment Failure
Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process
Limitations • Depth/external pressure
limitation
• Yield strength
• Drilling fluids, oil,
LCM, hematite
• Battery pack
23
Downhole Equipment Failure
Following a standardised check-list when the
tool arrives on the rig ensures the correct tool
has been shipped and it was not damaged in
transit.
24
Downhole Equipment Failure
Paperwork • Verify equipment quantities and
type
• Ensure serial/model numbers on
the tool agree with the order
form, cargo manifest and tool
inspection report
• Locate the operating manual,
special instructions, settings and
calibration sheet, tool
dimensions diagram and parts
list.
25
Downhole Equipment Failure
Physical Condition • Damaged containers may
indicate a damaged tool
• Missing or damaged parts and
spare parts
• Thread protectors installed on
tools and crossovers
• Tool ports and other circulating
ports free of debris
• Explosive/corrosive tools are
clearly marked
26
Downhole Equipment Failure
Operation • Function test valves etc
prior to running the tool
• Cross over subs are
correct
• Identify and mark new
technology tools
27
Downhole Equipment Failure
Tool Failure Prevention
Unfamiliar New
Technology Tool
28
Downhole Equipment Failure
Tool Failure Prevention
Topic
Unfamiliar New
Technology Tool
Recommendation
Hold a pre-job safety
meeting focused on the
safe and proper operation
of the tool. If a tool
operator is provided allow
the specialist to make the
presentation.
29
Downhole Equipment Failure
Tool Failure Prevention
Topic
Operating manual
Recommendation
Make available to the Driller
an operations for each tool that
requires special operating
procedures, ie JARS
30
Downhole Equipment Failure
Tool Failure Prevention
Topic
Awareness
and
Refreshers
Recommendation
Pre-tour safety meetings with a
written Tour Operations Plan.
Driller handover notes with
current/next operations section.
Discuss operations of unfamiliar
new technology tools
31
Downhole Equipment Failure
Tool Failure Prevention
Topic
Tool Failure Report
Recommendation
When tool failure occurs file a
tool failure report to share the
knowledge of the failure and
preventative action taken. A
statistical data-base can be built
with this information
32
Downhole Equipment Failure
Tool Failure Prevention
Topic
Service Equipment
Recommendation
Inferior service and tools provided
by supply companies can account
for a large number of tool failures.
33
Downhole Equipment Failure
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Downhole Equipment Failure

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downhole equipment failure11 failure.ppt

  • 1. 1 Downhole Equipment Failure An interruption in planned operations caused by drilling/evaluation tool failures other than drillstring failures. Downhole tool selection and operation is critical in the reduction of tool failure.
  • 2. 2 Downhole Equipment Failure Downhole Tool Equipment Cycle • Drilling engineer specifies equipment • Drilling supervisors orders equipment • Toolpusher inspects/checks equipment • Driller picks-up and runs equipment • Rig team make post analysis of equipment
  • 3. 3 Downhole Equipment Failure High Failure Rate Downhole Tools Downhole Tool • Roller cone bits • Downhole motor • Shock sub • Drilling jar • MWD/LWD Failure • Lost cones • Motor stops drilling • Seal washout • Untrained personnel • Dump valves or software
  • 10. 10 Downhole Equipment Failure High Failure Rate Downhole Tools Downhole Tool • Logging • Survey Equipment • Speciality Equipment • Packer/DST Tools Failure • No maintenance & last minute changes to programme, inexperienced personnel • Film/batteries/wireline • Untrained personnel/technology • Leaks, no release, high angle holes, incompatibility
  • 11. 11 Downhole Equipment Failure Causes of Tool Failure Cause • Metal Fatigue • Improper tool selection • Improper tool operation • Exceeded design limits • Exceeded design life Note • Cyclic stress reversals • Loads exceed design limits incompatible with other tools • Untrained personnel, inattention • Accidental/intentional overload • Economic based, untrained personnel
  • 12. 12 Downhole Equipment Failure Causes of Tool Failure Cause • Transportation/Handling damage • Hostile environment • Design and manufacturing Note • Untrained personnel • H2S/Co2, high temperature, corrosive mud high angle, hard abrasive formations • Quality control has failed
  • 13. 13 Downhole Equipment Failure Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process Selecting the correct tool for the job can significantly reduce tool failure. Following a standardised tool selection procedure ensures the right tool is selected.
  • 14. 14 Downhole Equipment Failure Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process Downhole Environment Wellbore Conditions • Temperature limitations of tools • H2S or CO • Corrosion resistance • Oil resistant rubbers • Hydrostatic pressure • High angle limitations • Hole size versus tool size
  • 15. 15 Downhole Equipment Failure Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process Tool Physical Properties Dimensions • Length, OD and ID of tool • Weight and grade • Connection type • Make-up torque requirements, thread dope • Stress relief features
  • 16. 16 Downhole Equipment Failure Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process Compatibility • Connections compatible with other downhole tools • Will the tool work with other equipment
  • 17. 17 Downhole Equipment Failure Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process Operations Operating Parameters • Min/Max flow rate • Min/Max operating pressure • Torque/tension limits • Max operating hours • Tool operator • Special handling • Special instructions • Operating manual • Safety recommendations • Settings and calibration • Maintenance
  • 18. 18 Downhole Equipment Failure Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process Fishing Tool Fishing Methods • Tool dimension diagram • Required fishing tools • Fishing records • Fishing techniques • Tool lost-in-hole consequences
  • 19. 19 Downhole Equipment Failure Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process Support • Back-up tools available • Delivery time to rig • Spare parts/availability • Transportation problems • Hazardous cargo • Air transportation • Deck space/deck load
  • 20. 20 Downhole Equipment Failure Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process Quality Control Reliability of the Tool • New or rebuilt tool • Hours since last rebuild/inspection records • Performance record of tool from offset wells • Performance record of tool worldwide
  • 21. 21 Downhole Equipment Failure Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process Cost • Operational/standby rental rates • Repair agreements • Lost in hole charges and insurance • Success/failure performance rate
  • 22. 22 Downhole Equipment Failure Factors that Influence the Tool Selection Process Limitations • Depth/external pressure limitation • Yield strength • Drilling fluids, oil, LCM, hematite • Battery pack
  • 23. 23 Downhole Equipment Failure Following a standardised check-list when the tool arrives on the rig ensures the correct tool has been shipped and it was not damaged in transit.
  • 24. 24 Downhole Equipment Failure Paperwork • Verify equipment quantities and type • Ensure serial/model numbers on the tool agree with the order form, cargo manifest and tool inspection report • Locate the operating manual, special instructions, settings and calibration sheet, tool dimensions diagram and parts list.
  • 25. 25 Downhole Equipment Failure Physical Condition • Damaged containers may indicate a damaged tool • Missing or damaged parts and spare parts • Thread protectors installed on tools and crossovers • Tool ports and other circulating ports free of debris • Explosive/corrosive tools are clearly marked
  • 26. 26 Downhole Equipment Failure Operation • Function test valves etc prior to running the tool • Cross over subs are correct • Identify and mark new technology tools
  • 27. 27 Downhole Equipment Failure Tool Failure Prevention Unfamiliar New Technology Tool
  • 28. 28 Downhole Equipment Failure Tool Failure Prevention Topic Unfamiliar New Technology Tool Recommendation Hold a pre-job safety meeting focused on the safe and proper operation of the tool. If a tool operator is provided allow the specialist to make the presentation.
  • 29. 29 Downhole Equipment Failure Tool Failure Prevention Topic Operating manual Recommendation Make available to the Driller an operations for each tool that requires special operating procedures, ie JARS
  • 30. 30 Downhole Equipment Failure Tool Failure Prevention Topic Awareness and Refreshers Recommendation Pre-tour safety meetings with a written Tour Operations Plan. Driller handover notes with current/next operations section. Discuss operations of unfamiliar new technology tools
  • 31. 31 Downhole Equipment Failure Tool Failure Prevention Topic Tool Failure Report Recommendation When tool failure occurs file a tool failure report to share the knowledge of the failure and preventative action taken. A statistical data-base can be built with this information
  • 32. 32 Downhole Equipment Failure Tool Failure Prevention Topic Service Equipment Recommendation Inferior service and tools provided by supply companies can account for a large number of tool failures.