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Solid Expandable SystemsA Journey to Perfect SES Reliability through Complex Testing
23 June 2011
Rich DeLange – Director of OCTG
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Connection Background
Testing Expandable ConnectionsISO 13679 + API RP 5-EX
Downhole Expansion Variables
Testing Equipment
Contents
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What’s So Difficult?
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Connection Distortion
Liner connection before expansion
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Connection Distortion
Liner connection before expansion
Liner connection after expansion
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Animation - 5.5” FODC-OR with 10º Cone
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Testing ExpandableConnections
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What Testing is Required?
Resource Group on ExpandablesRP 5-EX Working on a connection testing procedure specifically for expandables
ISO 13679Procedures for testing casing andtubing connections
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ISO 13679 + API RP 5-EX
• Material • Manufacturing Samples
• Make and Break Testing Formats from ISO 13679• Connection Testing (4 levels)• Documentation
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• Expansion of Samples Formats from API RP 5-EX• Post Expansion Testing
“The expansion test shall reproduce the conditions experienced downhole”
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ISO 13679 Testing Principle
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Axial Load, kips
Pipe Body and Connection Load Diagrams11.750 in. OD, 0.582 wall, 50 ksi pre exp, 60 ksi post exp
Pipe Body VME Pre
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ISO 13679 Testing Principle
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Pipe Body and Connection Load Diagrams11.750 in. OD, 0.582 wall, 50 ksi pre exp, 60 ksi post exp
Pipe Body VME Pre Pipe Body VME Post
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ISO 13679 Testing Principle
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Pipe Body and Connection Load Diagrams11.750 in. OD, 0.582 wall, 50 ksi pre exp, 60 ksi post exp
Pipe Body VME Pre Pipe Body Collapse Pre
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ISO 13679 Testing Principle
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Axial Load, kips
Pipe Body and Connection Load Diagrams11.750 in. OD, 0.582 wall, 50 ksi pre exp, 60 ksi post exp
Pipe Body VME Pre Pipe Body Collapse Pre Pipe Body VME Post Pipe Body Collapse Post
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ISO 13679 Testing Principle
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Pres
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Axial Load, kips
Pipe Body and Connection Load Diagrams11.750 in. OD, 0.582 wall, 50 ksi pre exp, 60 ksi post exp
Pipe Body VME Pre Pipe Body Collapse Pre Connection Pre
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ISO 13679 Testing Principle
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Pres
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Axial Load, kips
Pipe Body and Connection Load Diagrams11.750 in. OD, 0.582 wall, 50 ksi pre exp, 60 ksi post exp
Pipe Body VME Pre Pipe Body Collapse Pre Pipe Body VME Post
Pipe Body Collapse Post Connection Pre Connection Post
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ISO 13679 Testing Principle
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Pipe Body and Connection Load Diagrams11.750 in. OD, 0.582 wall, 50 ksi pre exp, 60 ksi post exp
Pipe Body VME Post Pipe Body Collapse Post Connection Post
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RP-5EX Pre-Expansion Test Matrix
TestLevel
Sample Number
Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3 Sample 4 Sample 5 Sample 6
Seals &Threads
Low SealHigh Thread
High SealLow Thread
Low SealHigh Thread
Low SealHigh Thread
High SealHigh Thread
Low SealLow Thread
A Make-Up Only Make / Break Test
5 Capped-EndPressure Cycles
5 Capped-EndPressure Cycles
B Make-Up Only Make / Break Test
5 Capped-EndPressure Cycles
5 Capped-EndPressure Cycles
C & D Make-Up Only Make / Break Test Make / Break Test Make-Up Only
ISO B 275º F ISO B 275º F
E Make-Up Only Make / Break Test Make / Break Test Make-Up Only Make / Break Test Make-Up Only
ISO B 275º F ISO B 275º F
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RP-5EX Expansion MatrixSample Number
Test Level Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3 Sample 4 Sample 5 Sample 6
A Straight Straight
Fixed-Free Fixed-Free
B Straight Straight
Fixed-Free Fixed-Free
C Straight Straight Straight Straight
Fixed-Free Fixed-Free Fixed-Free Fixed -Fixed
D Bent Straight Straight Straight
Fixed-Free Fixed-Free Fixed-Free Fixed -Fixed
E Bent Straight Straight Straight Bent Straight
Fixed-Free Fixed-Free Fixed-Free Fixed -Fixed Fixed-Free Fixed -Fixed
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RP-5EX Post-Expansion Test MatrixSample Number
Test Level Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3 Sample 4 Sample 5 Sample 6
A Installation Cycles Installation Cycles
Failure Test Failure Test
B Installation Cycles Installation Cycles
External Tests External Tests
Failure Test Failure Test
CLoad / Pressure
CyclingLoad / Pressure
CyclingLoad / Pressure
CyclingLoad / Pressure
Cycling
ISO B 275º F ISO B 275º F ISO B’ 275º F ISO B 275º F
(External)
Failure Test Failure Test Failure Test Failure Test
DLoad / Pressure
CyclingLoad / Pressure
CyclingLoad / Pressure
CyclingLoad / Pressure
Cycling
ISO B 275º F ISO B 275º F ISO B’ 275º F ISO B 275º F
(External)
Failure Test Failure Test Failure Test Failure Test
E
Load / Pressure Cycling
Load / Pressure Cycling
Load / Pressure Cycling
Load / Pressure Cycling
Load / Pressure Cycling
Load/Pressure Cycling
ISO B 275º F ISO B 275º F ISO B 275º F
ISO A 275º F ISO A 275º F ISO A 275º F
Failure Test Failure Test Failure Test Failure Test Failure Test Failure Test
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Cone Expansion
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Why is Testing Expandable Connections so Complicated?
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The Variable Challenge
ISO 13679 Connection Testing Variables
Connection Dimensional TolerancesGrade of Pipe considerations TemperatureGas or FluidThread Compounds considerations
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The Variable Challenge
ISO 13679 Connection Testing Variables
Connection dimensional tolerancesGrade of pipe considerations TemperatureGas or fluidThread compounds considerations
RP 5-EX Additional Connection Testing Variables
Grade of pipe / mill sourceID Coating and wellbore fluidsExpansion systems (mechanical, pressure, combination)Expansion
Constraints (tension or compression or some of both)Fixed-free or fixed-fixedDeviated hole / doglegLoad cycles during expansion process
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Change in Connection Load during expansion:
Compression to Tension-7,000 to +394,000
100’ from TOL
1250’ from TOL
2450’ from TOL
Change in Connection Load during expansion:
Compression to Tension-87,000 to +314,000
Change in Connection Load during expansion:
Compression to Tension-170,000 to +231,000
Every connection’s load change in this example is 400,000 lbs
Example2,500’ Open Hole 11-3/4 Liner Expansion Force ~ 400,000 lbf
• 175,000 lb air weight• Pressure to drive Cone = 1,900 psi = 226,000 lbs End Thrust / Tension behind cone
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SPE/IADC 140262
11.75” DLX expanded FODC-OR samples
• Expanded 4 Samples simulating a 4,000’ liner set at 13,000’– 2 Expanded with top of string loads– 2 Expanded with bottom of string loads
• Critical section thicknesses were measured before and after expansion with a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
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-9.0 %-6.8%
-10.4%-7.0%
-9.9%-7.4%-12.3%
-9.3%
Pin Connection Section Thickness Changes
Changes in dimensions from the unexpanded condition• Top values are from the top of liner• Bottom values are from the bottom of liner
The expanded pins are different at the top and bottom
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-17.5%-16.1%
-12.3%+26.7%
-8.4%-7.2%
Changes in dimensions from the unexpanded condition• Top values are from the top of liner• Bottom values are from the bottom of liner
Box Connection Section Thickness Changes
The expanded boxes are different at the top and bottom
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Testing Equipment
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ISO 13679 + API RP 5-EX
“The expansion test shall reproduce the conditions experienced downhole”
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Expansion BenchDesign
Drill Pipe
Un-expanded Pipe
Expansion Cone
Expanded Pipe
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DLX Machine
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Test Lab
North Cell
The DLX Simulator650,000 lbf Tension525,000 lbf Compression
Dynamic Expansion Fixed-Free Fixed-FixedTension & Compression Pre-Loads (maintained during expansion stroke)
3-1/2” thru 13-5/8” pre-expanded ODs15-foot strokeMechanical or Pressure ExpansionBent Expansions
Dynamic Load Expansion Simulator
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OCTG Prototype Manufacturing Line
Stations• Handling Tables• Horizontal Swage• Stress Relieve• Threading• Inspection• Magnetic Particle Inspection• Surface Treatment
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Prep Lab
Stations• Inspection• Make-Up / Break-Out
– 3.5” thru 14”• Welding• Cone Insertion• Ultrasonic Measurement• Strain Gauging
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South Cell
Small Expansion Bench235,000 lbf Tension ConstraintCompression Constraint
Test Cellar12’ x 4’Steel CoversVented
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Expansion with Bending
Constant Radius Bending Beam
• 12’ long• Up to 8” pipe• Any Deviation• MOL expansion• Fixed-Free & Fixed-Fixed
• Allows ISO 13679 testing with Load Frameafter expansion
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Bending Beam / Load Frame Assembly
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Summary of Expandable Connection Complexities
• Expansion creates new product downhole….which new productdepends on the variable set
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Summary of Expandable Connection Complexities
• Expansion creates new product downhole….which new productdepends on the variable set
• Standardized test procedures are importanto ISO 13679 nowo API RP 5-EX very soon
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Summary of Expandable Connection Complexities
• Expansion creates new product downhole….which new productdepends on the variable set
• Standardized test procedures are importanto ISO 13679 nowo API RP 5-EX very soon
• Test samples must be accurate representationso Materialo Threading process & dimensionso Pre & post load conditionso Proper constraint……fixed-fixed or fixed-free
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Summary of Expandable Connection Complexities
• Expansion creates new product downhole….which new productdepends on the variable set
• Standardized test procedures are importanto ISO 13679 nowo API RP 5-EX very soon
• Test samples must be accurate representationso Materialo Threading process & dimensionso Pre & post load conditionso Proper constraint……fixed-fixed or fixed-free
• VME testing required to qualify performance envelopes
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Summary of Expandable Connection Complexities
• Expansion creates new product downhole….which new productdepends on the variable set
• Standardized test procedures are importanto ISO 13679 nowo API RP 5-EX very soon
• Test samples must be accurate representationso Materialo Threading process & dimensionso Pre & post load conditionso Proper constraint……fixed-fixed or fixed-free
• VME testing required to qualify performance envelopes
• Major variable sets must all be tested to minimize risk
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