CHECKGUARD VALVES

Checkguard Valve Selection Kellyguard Application Data

KELLYGUARD DRILL STEM VALVES

MAKE-UP TORQUE FOR 4-1/4" 10,000 PSI
KELLYGUARD CONNECTION W.P. KELLYGUARD* VALVE
Landing Sub
MAXIMUM
After the correct VALVE MAKE-UP MAKE-UP
size check valve SIZE TORQUE TORQUE
(IN.) CONNECTION (FT.-LBS)* (FT.-LBS)**
is determined,
3 NC 31 (2 7/8 API IF) 5,900 8,700
choose a matching
NC 38 (3 1/2 API IF) 9,100 17,000
landing sub. Select Retrieving 3 1/2 NC 38 (3 1/2 API IF) 9,100 13,200
a landing sub Tool NC 46 (4 API IF) 17,000 28,900
with threaded Fitted with 4 1/2 FH 17,400 26,200
connections and a 5/8 API NC 50 (4 1/2 API IF) 18,900 39,300
outside diameter sucker rod 4 1/2 API REG LH 20,300 22,700
compatible with the connection 4 1/4 NC 46 (4 API IF) 17,000 26,900
mating tool joints of (15/16-10 NC 50 (4 1/2 API IF) 18,900 34,100
the drill string. UNS) for 6 5/8 API REG LH 41,700 56,700
connection 5 1/4 NC 50 (4 1/2 API IF) 18,900 32,700
to wireline. 5 1/2 FH 28,000 47,800

Check Valve 6 5/8 API REG LH 41,700 54,000

Use the largest size

check valve that can
**The Torque values listed are The graph represents torque as a function of pressure.
pass through the drill
upper limits not to be exceeded. The line identified as (A) depicts torque required to open the
string to the landing
The correct make-up torque for valve with 0 pressure above the ball. Although this is
sub to provide the
a specific Kellyguard/Drill pipe infrequently done, it is of interest when compared to other
largest flow area for
connection will be the make-up manufacturers valves. Line (B) depicts the balance condition,
circulation. Determine
torque recommended in API i.e. pressure above and below ball are approximately equal.
the smallest inside
Spec RP 7G for the Drill Pipe/Tool Note the reduction in torque requirement.
diameter through which
Joint combination or the value *Graphs for other size and Kellyguard valves are similar.
the check valve must
pass. Verify kelly, lower listed above, which ever is lower.
kelly valve, tool joints,
and sometimes drill
collars. The check valve
OD must be at least INTERCHANGEABILITY OF ROTARY SHOULDER
1/16 inch smaller than CONNECTIONS
this inside diameter.
Once smallest bore API
CONNECTION NC26 NC31 NC38 NC40 NC46 NC50
is determined, read
across table for INTERNAL FLUSH 2 3/8 2 7/8 3 1/2 4 4 1/2
correct valve size.
FULL HOLE 4

EXTRA HOLE 3 1/2 4 1/2 5

WIDE OPEN 3 1/2 4 4 1/2

SLIM HOLE 2 7/8 3 1/2 4 4 1/2

Most Hydril Kellyguard end connections can be re-cut. Contact your

Hydril representative for more information.

Hex Wrench Size,

across flats

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Kellyguard Sizes Engineering Data Checkguard Valve Selection

CHECKGUARD VALVES
Valve Hex 10,000 psi 10,000 psi NACE Trim 15,000 psi
ID Weight OD Length 15,000 psi NACE TRIM CHECKGUARD
Size Wrench Connection ASSEMBLY (VALVE, SUB & TOOL) CHECK VALVE LANDING SUB RETRIEVAL TOOL
Part Number Part Number Part Number
inches inches lbs. inches inches inches CHK L-SUB END ASSEMBLY O.D. BORE WT O.D. BORE LENGTH WT
PART NO. PART NO. WT PART NO.
NO. CONNECTION PART NO. inches inches lbs. inches inches inches lbs.
3 1 3/4 53 1/2 NC31 (2 7/8 IF) 4.25 16.50 3132183-1 3132185-1 3132184-1
#27 NC 31 (2 7/8 IF) 3126321-01 1 11/16 5/8 5 3126348 4 1/8 1 5/8 36 105 3126354-1 8 1007225
3 1 3/4 69 1/2 NC38 (3 1/2 IF) 4.25 16.06 3132183-2 3132185-2 3132184-2
NC 38 (3 1/2 IF) 3126321-02 4 3/4 3126354-2
3 1 3/4 59 1/2 3 1/2 EUE 8R 4.25 15.50 3132183-3 3132185-3 3132184-3 WT 38 3126321-03 5 1/8 3126354-3

3 1 3/4 59 1/2 2 7/8 EUE 8R 4.25 16.60 3132183-4 3132185-4 3132184-4 XT 39 3126321-04 5 3126354-4

#35 NC 38 (3 1/2 IF) 3126322-01 2 3/16 7/8 13 3126349 4 3/4 2 1/8 36 120 3126355-1 14 1007425
3 1 3/4 69 1/2 WT38 4.75 16.50 3132183-5 3132185-5 3132184-5
4 1/2 FH 3126322-02 6 3126355-2
3 1 3/4 1/2 NC38 (3 1/2 IF) 4.75 25.00 3132183-6 3132185-6 3132184-6
NC 46 (IF) 3126322-03 6 1/4 3126355-3
3 1 3/4 1/2 XT39 5.00 15.51 3132184-7
NC 50 (4 1/2 IF) 3126322-04 6 3/8 3126355-4

3 1/2 2 1/4 80 5/8 NC38 (3 1/2 IF) 5.38 18.06 3132172-1 3132174-1 3132173-1 4 1/2 RRH 3126322-05 5 3/4 3126355-5

3 1/2 2 1/4 115 5/8 4 1/2 FH 6.13 18.06 3132172-2 3132174-2 3132173-2 4 1/2 RRHBXB 3126322-06 5 3/4 3126355-6

3 1/2 EUE 3126322-07 5 3126355-10

3 1/2 2 1/4 135 5/8 NC50 (4 1/2 IF) 6.38 17.56 3132172-3 3132174-3 3132173-3
4 1/2 NVAM 3126322-09 5 3126355-12
3 1/2 2 1/4 120 5/8 NC46 (4 IF) 6.13 17.56 3132172-4 3132174-4 3132173-4
WT40 3126322-15 5 1/2 3126355-15
3 1/2 2 1/4 115 5/8 4 1/2 REG LH 6.13 17.82 3132172-5 3132174-5 3132173-5 WT40 box x XT39 pin 3126322-16 5 3/8 3126355-16

3 1/2 2 1/4 80 5/8 NC40 (4" FH) 5.38 17.56 3132172-6 3132174-6 3132173-6 WT40 box x HT38 pin 3126322-17 5 1/4 3126357-17

#43 NC 50 (4 1/2 IF) 3126323-01 2 11/16 1 3/8 18 3126350 6 1/8 2 5/8 36 230 3126356-1 21 1004625
3 1/2 2 1/4 5/8 NC38 SHORT 5.38 15.50 3132172-9 3132174-11
NC 50 (4 1/2 IF) 3126323-02 6 1/4 3126356-2
3 1/2 2 1/4 5/8 WT 40 5.38 18.06 3132173-14
NC 50 (4 1/2 IF) 3126323-03 6 3/8 3126356-3
3 1/2 2 1/4 5/8 DS50 6.38 17.56 3132173-11 NC 50 (4 1/2 IF) 3126323-04 6 1/2 3126356-4

4 1/4 2 13/16 130 7/8 NC46 (4 IF) 6.63 20.06 3132166-1 3132168-1 3132163-1 NC 46 (4 IF) 3126323-05 6 1/8 3126356-5

NC 46 (4 IF) 3126323-06 6 1/4 3126356-6

4 1/4 2 13/16 134 7/8 NC50 (4 1/2 IF) 6.63 20.06 3132166-2 3132168-2 3132163-2
NC 46 (4 IF) 3126323-07 6 3/8 3126356-7
4 1/4 2 13/16 228 7/8 5 1/2 IF 7.75 19.56 3132166-3 3132168-3 3132163-3
NC 46 (4 IF) 3126323-08 6 1/2 3126356-8
4 1/4 2 13/16 215 7/8 6 5/8 REG LH 7.75 19.56 3132166-4 3132168-4 3132163-4 5 1/2 FH 3126323-10 7 3126356-10

4 1/4 2 13/16 117 7/8 NC50 SHORT 6.63 15.75 3132166-5 3132168-5 3132163-5 NC 50 (4 1/2 IF) 3126323-19 6 5/8 3126356-19

#48 NC 50 (4 1/2 IF) 3126324-01 3 1 11/16 23 3126351 6 3/8 2 15/16 36 220 3126357-1 28 1007725
4 1/4 2 13/16 7/8 NC50 LONG 6.63 33.06 3132166-6 3132168-6 3132163-6
5 1/2 FH 3126324-02 7 3126357-2
4 1/4 2 13/16 7/8 HT55 (400) 7.00 20.06 3133038
6 5/8 RRH 3126324-03 7 3/4 3126357-3
5 1/4 3 1/16 180 7/8 NC50 RH 7.38 20.06 3132169-1 3132171-1 3132170-1 6 5/8 RRH BXB 3126324-04 7 3/4 3126357-4

5 1/4 3 1/16 192 7/8 5 1/2 FH 7.38 19.56 3132169-2 3132171-2 3132170-2 6 5/8 FH 3126324-05 8 3126357-5

6 5/8 RRH 3126324-06 8 3126357-6

5 1/4 3 1/16 188 7/8 NC56 7.38 19.56 3132169-3 3132171-3 3132170-3
NC 50 (4 1/2 IF) 3126324-08 6 5/8 3126357-8
5 1/4 3 1/16 218 7/8 5 1/2 IF 7.75 19.56 3132169-4 3132171-4 3132170-4
6 5/8 FH 3126324-11 8 1/4 3126357-11
5 1/4 3 1/16 218 7/8 6 5/8 REG LH 7.75 19.56 3132169-5 3132171-5 3132170-5
6 5/8 FH 3126324-12 8 1/2 3126357-12

5 1/4 3 1/16 7/8 6 5/8 REG RH 7.88 19.56 3132169-6 3132171-6 3132170-6 WT 56 3126324-14 7 3/4 3126357-14
6 5/8 REG RH XT57 3126324-16 8 3126357-16
5 1/4 3 1/16 140 7/8 SHORT 7.38 15.81 3132169-7 3132171-7 3132170-7
WT50 box X HT55 pin 3126324-19 7 1/8 3126357-19
5 1/4 3 1/16 205 7/8 6 5/8 FH 8.00 19.56 3132169-8
XT57 3126324-20 7 3/8 3126357-20
5 1/4 3 1/16 270 7/8 7 5/8 REG RH 8.63 16.56 3132169-9 3132170-10
XT57 box X HT55 pin 3126324-21 7 3126357-21
5 1/2 FH DSTJ
5 1/4 3 1/16 7/8 7.38 19.56 3132170-14
pin X WT50 box To Select correct Checkguard valve determine:
5 1/4 3 1/16 7/8 XT57 7.38 16.25 3132170-15 1. Smallest bore in drill string through which the check valve must pass. 2. Landing sub connection size and type.
3. Outside diameter of mating tool joints.

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Checkguard Features Kellyguard Valve Features

KELLYGUARD VALVES
Checkguard is a drop-in check valve for the drill string. wear results in frequent replacement of valves and can Well pressure creates primary
The check valve remains top side until needed and is prevent valve closure when needed. Checkguard is not seal. The primary seal is
retrievable by wire line. It provides the driller a means to exposed to premature deterioration. Only the landing produced by forcing the ball
control the drill pipe pressure when required. The check sub is installed as the drill string is run. When control is against the upper seat. Sealing
valve prevents upward flow through the drill pipe, but needed, the check valve is pumped down the drill string is efficient in high or low
allows fluid to be pumped downward to circulate the where it latches automatically in the landing sub. pressure. Under low pressure,
well. Wire Line Retrieved the spring-loaded lower seat
15,000 psi Working Pressure Since the check valve can be wire line retrieved, it creates initial sealing. High
Checkguard seals up to 15,000 psi working pressure; eliminates the need to trip the drill string for retrieval. Yet pressure forces the ball against
yet it is lightweight and easily handled. retrieval can also be accomplished after tripping out the the upper seat.
Maximized Flow Area drill string.
Downward flow areas are maximized, allowing high flow Positive Closure
capacity and long life. Traveling down the drill string, the check valve lands on
Installed As Needed the landing sub sleeve and latches positively into place.
The replaceable landing sleeve has recessed areas into Quality control measures are exacting. Here, the
The check valve remains on the drill floor until it is stainless steel ball is prepared for inspection. The
which the check valve packer seals. Upward pressure is
needed. Many downhole valves are part of the drill precise shape of the ball is recorded using a Talyrond
contained by the packer and ball.
string and are constantly subject to abrasive wear. This inspection device. Each and every ball is inspected for
size, finish, and sphericity.
Pressure balancing. With a
closed valve containing well
pressure from below, pressure Kellyguard valves feature a replaceable operating
applied from above equalizes crank sleeve. This sleeve protects the body from
the force on the ball. This unnecessary wear to extend life and reduce costs. The
pressure balancing significantly crank operates inside the sleeve and is coated to
reduces operating torque reduce friction. The coating decreases torque and wear
necessary to open the valve, between the bearing surfaces. The sleeve also has a
even at high pressure. positive stop mechanism so the crank turns 90 degrees
for full opening and closing. Operation is easy with the
hex-operating wrench.
T-shaped seal and Ball
backup rings provide
a pressure seal and
minimize rotational
friction.

O-ring seal and back-

up rings provide a Coupler
seal between the
body and sleeve. Operating Crank
Downward pressure seal for
mud saver. Pressure from Sleeve Crank Dog
above acts on the ball forcing it
against the lower seat to provide
a reliable seal.
Landing sub in Check valve has The check valve The retrieving
drill string. check landed in the sub. has landed and tool is unlatching
valve is stored it is allowing latched in the sub and lifting the
top side. circulation of and is containing check valve.
drilling fluid. well pressure. The
ball closes
against upward
pressure. Open Position Closed Position

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Operational Advantages and Durable Components Checkguard Valve Assembly Parts

CHECKGUARD VALVES
Result in Low Cost of Ownership 1D

1E
Hydril designed and developed the Pressure Balancing Allows Easy CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY
original one piece Kellyguard valve Opening. The Kellyguard valve is
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY NO. 27 NO. 35 NO. 43 NO. 48
to fit the full range of kelly valve easily opened, even while sealing
applications, and set the standard pressure. Operating torque is 1J
1A CAGE, BALL 1 3132109 3132108 3132107 3131853
for the industry. The Kellyguard minimized by balancing pressures,
***1B SEAT, BALL 1 3127085 3126408 3126450 3127110
valve can serve as an upper kelly above and below the ball. Pressure
cock, top drive kelly cock, lower applied to the top of the ball 1C BODY 1 3126367 3125115 3126588 3127112 1C
kelly cock, drill pipe safety valve, equalizes well pressure acting on 1D NUT 1 3127090 3125116 3126586 3127113
and mud saver. Minimum torque is the ball from below. Because the ball 1M 1M
1E SLIP 1 3127036 3125117 3126587 3127052
needed to open the valve. is floating, the downward pressure
acting on it reduces the friction ***1F PACKER 1 3126334 3125118 3126397 3126563
1I
Abrasion-Resistant Metal-to- between the ball and the seat. This ***1G BACKUP RING, INNER 1 3127092 3126560 3126590 3127114 1H
Metal Seals are Effective in Low reduction in friction decreases the 1G
or High Pressure. The sealing torque required to rotate the ball, ***1H BACKUP RING, OUTER 1 3127093 3126561 3126589 3127115 1F
surfaces on the ball and seats are and thus allow opening of the valve. 1I RETAINING RING 1 3126579-2 3126579-3 3126579-4 3126579-5
1B
metal-to-metal providing reliable
1J SPRING, UPPER 1 3126660 3126516 3126518 3126520
sealing from low to high pressure. Designed for Demands of Modern 1L
Stainless steel ball and seats provide Applications: Stainless Steel, ***1K SPRING, VALVE 1 3126515 3126517 3126519 3126521
metal-to-metal sealing to ensure pressure 1K
10,000 or 15,000 psi Protection Interchangeable Parts, Easy ***1L BALL 1 1900754-2 1900754-3 1900754-4 1900754-5 1N
integrity under a wide range of operating
Kellyguard valves have a one piece conditions. Maintenance, Long Service Life.
1M RETAINING SCREW 2 3125122-2 3125122-3 3125122-3 3125122-3 1A
compact body for easy handling Kellyguard valves require little
and provide protection from 10,000 or 15,000 psi. For maintenance. They have few operating parts, allowing 1N SET SCREW 1 1900755-0603 1900755-0604 1900755-0604 1900755-0604
maximum safety, Hydril tests all bodies at 1 1/2 times easy repair. No lubrication is necessary except during REPAIR KIT 3133165 3133166 3133167 3133168
rated working pressure. assembly. All internal parts are stainless steel for
***Included in Repair Kit
corrosion resistance and long service life. They are 6
precisely manufactured for interchangeability, allowing 5
easy fitting of parts during assembly or repair. For LANDING SUB ASSEMBLY
4
traditional applications, Kellyguard valves are ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY NO. 27 NO. 35 NO. 43 NO. 48
manufactured with enough length on each end to re-
cut the connection in case of damaged threads or 2 SUB BODY 1 3
shoulders. The box and pin connections are cared for **3 LANDING SLEEVE 1 3127095 3125119 3126392 3127117
as any tool joint with periodic inspections.
4 SPLIT RING 1 3131099 3131101 3131103 3131105 7
8 9
5 RING RETAINER 1 3131150 3131152 3131154 3131156

**6 RING RETAINER-SPIRAL 1 1920003-231 1900149-148 1900149-159 1900149-161

*7 QUAD RING 1 1921173-230 1921173-234 1921173-240 1921173-244

*8 O RING 1 1900004-233 1900004-340 1900004-346 1900004-349 2

*9 BACKUP RING 2 1920069-233 1920069-340 1920069-346 1920069-349

Hydril manufacturing ** SEAL KIT 3133149 3133148 3133147 3126357-SK
procedures meet the highest
international standards of quality. REPAIR KIT 3133152 3133151 3133150 3126357-RK
Hydril's 9001 Certificate attests *Included in Seal Kit
**Included in Repair Kit
to its commitment to quality.
Open and close positions are clearly indicated on all models. A RETRIEVAL TOOL (Not shown in this illustration)
stop mechanism ensures full 90 degrees rotation for full opening
and closing. Proper positioning of the ball provides excellent ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY NO. 27 NO. 35 NO. 43 NO. 48
performance and a long service life. Minimum torque is needed to
open the valve because of the pressure balancing function. RETRIEVAL TOOL 1 1007225 1007425 1004625 1007725

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Checkguard Valve Maintenance
PACKER REPLACEMENT (1F)
1. Remove retainer ring (1I) and two retaining screws
(1M) from valve body (1C).
2. Slide lower portion of valve from valve body.
3. Remove outer backup ring (1H), inner backup ring
(1G), and packer (1F).
4. Check metal parts for damage. If in good condition,
install new packer (1F) with square shouldered end
down (toward ball). Do not oil or grease packer.
5. Install inner and outer backup rings (1H and 1G).
6. Slide lower portion of valve into valve body by
hand. Install two retaining screws (1M) into valve
body (1C). Ensure that screws are fully seated in
groove on outside of ball seat (1B).
7. Install retainer ring (1I) over two retaining screws
(1M) so that ring fits into slots on screws.
VALVE REPLACEMENT (1N)
1. Remove set screw (1N) from ball cage (1A).
2. Unscrew and remove ball cage (1A) from ball seat
(1B).
3. Remove ball (1L) and ball spring (1K).
4. Inspect ball seat to ensure good sealing surface.
Repair if not smooth before replacing ball and
spring.
5. Replace and tighten ball cage onto ball seat.
6. Install set screw (1N) into ball cage (1A).
Ensure that screw is fully seated in groove on
ball seat (1B).
SLIP DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY (1E)
1. Unscrew and remove slip nut (1D) from valve body (1C).
2. Remove slip (1E) and slip spring (1J).
3. Clean and inspect disassembled parts. Replace
any parts that are worn or damaged.
4. Lubricate surfaces with light grease.
5. Install slip spring (1J) and slip (1E).
6. Install slip nut (1D).
LANDING SUB DISASSEMBLY/ ASSEMBLY (2-9)
1. Remove the retaining ring (6) and the retainer ring
(5) from the upper split ring (4).
2. Remove the upper split ring (4) from the sub body (2).
3. Remove the landing sleeve (3).
4. Remove the O-ring (7) from the landing sleeve.
5. Remove the O-ring (8) and back up rings (9) from
the sub body.
6. Clean and inspect disassembled parts that are
worn or damaged.
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KELLYGUARD VALVES
Standard Model and NACE Trim
Kellyguard Valves
7. Lubricate surfaces with light grease.
8. Install the O-ring (8) and back up rings (9) in the
ring groove in the sub body. seals are O-rings with backup rings on each side. use of chemical sulfide scavengers, and 3) use of a
The crank seal is a "T" with backup rings on each drilling fluid in which oil is the continuous phase."
9. Install the O-ring (7) into the landing sleeve (3)
side. The sleeve seal is an O-ring with backup rings This configuration is designed for operating
10. Install the landing sleeve (3). on each side. pressures of 10,000 or 15,000 psi.
11. Install the upper split ring (4) into the sub body (2).
12. Install the retainer ring (5) and the retaining ring (6) The standard Kellyguard valve is intended for The NACE Trim Kellyguard valve is intended for
into the upper split ring (4). normal drilling environments and those described normal and corrosive drilling environments and
in NACE MR0175, section 11, which states: "The limited exposure to H2S. The limiting factors for H2S
CHECKGUARD VALVE STORAGE drilling environment is controlled by maintaining exposure includes H2S concentration, pH, time, and
drilling fluid hydrostatic head and fluid density to temperature. This configuration uses a standard
At the conclusion of each well or prior to placing the
minimize formation fluid in-flow and by the use of one Kellyguard valve body and NACE compliant internal
valve in storage for even a brief period, it is
or more of the following: 1) Maintenance of pH 10 or parts and is rated for 10,000 psi operating pressure.
recommended that the Checkguard valve be
higher to neutralize H2S in the drilled formation, 2)
disassembled, cleaned, inspected, lubricated thor-
oughly with non-petroleum base oil such as castor oil
or silicon oil, and reassemble. Do not lubricate packer.
Replacement of worn packer, seal rings and other
parts can be made conveniently at this time.
6
1D
5
1E 4
1J 3
7
8 9
1C
1M 1M
1I
1H
1G
1F
2
Cutaway View
These are cutaway views of the valve in the closed position. Hydril
1B
Retrieving
offers Kellyguard: standard and NACE Trim models. In the Hydril
1L Tool NACE Trim, the internal parts only are NACE compatible.
1K
Contact your Hydril representative for more information regarding Hydril Kellyguard
1N valves suitable for H2S sour gas service.
1A
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TABLE CONTENTS
OF
KELLYGUARD VALVES
Standard Model and NACE Trim ................................2
Operational Advantages and ....................................4
Durable Components
Kellyguard Valve Features ..........................................5
KELLYGUARD DRILL STEM VALVES
Engineering Data........................................................6
Application Data ........................................................7
Parts List ....................................................................8
Detail View of Parts ....................................................9
Assembly Procedure ................................................10
Maintenance and Testing..........................................11
CHECKGUARD VALVES
Applications and Operations ....................................12
Offshore Application ................................................13
Checkguard Valve Selection ....................................14
Features....................................................................16
Assembly Parts ........................................................17
Maintenance ............................................................18
Rubber Goods Storage for ......................................19
Checkguard and Kellyguard Valves
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Standard Model and NACE
Trim Kellyguard Valves
Hydrils Kellyguard is a drill stem valve. Drill stem
valves facilitate well control and prevent mud spillage.
Hydril produces Kellyguard valves to service both the
traditional and top drive drilling applications. For
traditional applications, they are attached above and
below the kelly to close the bore to upward flow from
the well, or downward flow while making a connection.
For top drive applications, Hydril specializes in dual
crank actuator driven valves.
Upper Kellyguard valves are well suited for high flow
rates, low to high-pressure sealing, and high tensile
loads imposed upon upper kelly cocks. The upper
Kellyguard valve has left hand-threaded connections,
compatible with the swivel and upper kelly connections.
The upper Kellyguard valve is used to close the bore if
the drill string becomes stuck with the kelly in the rotary
table.
Lower Kellyguard valves are rated for the rugged
applications of lower kelly cocks, including low and
high-pressure sealing, high tensile strength, and high
torsional strength. They have right hand threaded
connections to mate with the lower kelly end and with
drill pipe tool joints. The lower Kellyguard valve is
positioned below the kelly to close the drill stem bore to
hold a kick while preparing to circulate the kick out. It
can also be used as a mud saver.
Mud saver is the term applied to a lower Kellyguard
valve when it is used to save drilling fluid during a
connection. It saves mud costs and improves safety by
reducing slippery mud on the rig floor.
Drill pipe safety valves are lower Kellyguard valves
with connections to mate with the drill pipe tool joint.
Ratings are the same as lower Kellyguard valves. The
valve assists stabbing operations due to its low
operating torque for easy closing of the valve. When
required, the open valve is stabbed onto the top tool
joint, made-up, and manually closed. It is stored in the
open position on the rig floor.
Seals
The Kellyguard valve is designed for 10,000 or 15,000
psi working pressure. It is tested at the factory to
15,000 or 22,500 psi. Hydril has selected high quality
materials and dimensional fits to ensure greatest
reliability. Each valve has three elastomeric sealing
areas: between each seat and body, between crank
and sleeve and between sleeve and body. The seat
Rubber Goods Storage for Checkguard
and Kellyguard Valves
The term rubber goods includes synthetic compounds, such as Nitrile Copolymers and Neoprene, as well as
natural rubber parts.
The ideal storage situation for rubber goods would be in vacuum-sealed containers maintained in a cool, dry, dark
storage area. Atmosphere, light, and heat accelerate deterioration of rubber goods. The term aging means
cumulative effects of all three attacking agents over a period of time. The rubber goods are also affected by
stretching or bending from normal shape, extreme cold, or chemical reactions with solvents and petroleum
products.
The following recommendations will allow vendors and users of oil field equipment to maximize normally available
storage facilities for rubber goods.
1. Keep the rubber storage area as dark as possible
preferably indoors, not outdoors, and away from
direct sunlight, skylights, windows, and direct
artificial lighting. The ultraviolet content of the light
spectrum accelerates cracking.
2. Select a cool location (ideally below 90F) that is
away from heaters, stoves and direct blasts of
space heaters. Heat causes a gradual hardening of
rubber goods. The process is greatly accelerated
when ozone or oxygen is present. In extremely cold
climates, some rubber goods become so brittle
they will shatter when dropped or handled roughly.
3. Keep rubber goods away from electrical machinery
(motors, switch gear, or any high voltage
equipment producing corona). Avoid locations
susceptible to drafts that will carry the atmosphere
from electrical machinery to the rubber goods
storage area.
Exposure to the atmosphere allows ozone (O3), a
very active form of oxygen, to react with and be
especially detrimental to rubber goods. Two
principal sources of ozone are (1) atmospheric
ozone, and (2) ozone created by electrical
discharges such as lighting, high voltage corona,
and electrical machinery. Points of strain in rubber
goods attacked by ozone are characterized by a
hard skin, which eventually crazes into small
cracks and may turn chalky or assume a bark-like
appearance.
4. The practice of first-in, first-out inventory
management is essential with rubber goods.
5. Store rubber goods in a relaxed position in their
normal shape. Stretching or bending rubber goods
will result in accelerated aging or cracking. For
example, do not hang o-rings on pegs, glands,
BOP testers, or operator parts. Periodically inspect
to detect aging signs and treat the rubber goods
that must be stored in a stretched attitude with age
resistant compounds.
6. Rubber goods storage areas should be kept as dry
as possible. Remove oil, grease or other foreign
materials from the storage area to preclude
spillage on rubber goods. Rubber goods, both
RUBBER GOODS STORAGE
natural and synthetic, possess some degree of
susceptibility to deterioration from various solvents,
especially oil field liquid hydrocarbons, which
cause swelling/shrinkage.
7. If storage for extended periods is anticipated,
sealed containers are recommended. Impervious
surface coverings are recommended. Impervious
surface coverings such as waxing will increase
shelf life.
Since the aging of a rubber product is dependent
upon all of the above factors plus its size, specific
composition, and function, no precise figure is
available for "storage life." Generally, the greater
the ratio of surface area to volume, the more
susceptible a part is to being rendered useless by
aging. For example, a relatively large part (by
volume), such as a packing unit, might be expected
to have a much longer useful shelf life than a large
diameter O-ring.
No general rule can be drawn regarding usability. A
large, heavy part might suffer the same total
amount of aging as a small, light piece and still be
useful, whereas the light piece would be rendered
useless. Thus, judgment becomes the rule and
where there is doubt, replace the part.
Prior to using rubber goods that have been stored
for periods of time, these checks should be made:
A) Is there "chalking" or "barking"?
B) Has the part developed a "hard skin"?
C) Do cracks appear? (Sometimes cracks will be
obvious; stretch or bend the part in question so that
any incipient cracks or very thin cracks will be
revealed.)
D) Will a suspect part pass a hardness test? (In the
event that the hardness runs 15 points higher than
the normal hardness of the part, it is considered
non-usable.) Note: Hardness is affected by tem-
perature, and readings should be taken with the
rubber part at 70F.
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