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FC-1 Rigged Up
FC-1 Filling Up
FC-1 Circulating
FC-1 Rigged Up
This drawing drawing above shows the tool connected to the top drive. Spacer joints space the tool out so that the packer cup is just above the elevator. The FC-1 has an armour flex-hose to help guide the tool into the pipe.
FC-1 Filling Up
This drawing shows the elevator set on the pipe in the normal position. Notice that the packer cup is still above the collar of the pipe. This is the position used for filling the pipe. Filling may begin as soon as the elevator is set.
FC-1 Circulating
The drawing above depicts the FC-1 ready to circualte. The elevator has been released and lowered, allowing the packer cup to enter the pipe. Once the slips are set on the elevator, circulation can begin.
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Figure 1
Franks Fill-up tool dressed for a standard Fill-up tool job. Note the new equalizer sub (shown in red) which has a flow area of a full 7-1/5. Once the stand pipe is opened, this valve automatically equalizes any pressure which may be trapped under the cup.
Figure 2
The flowback valve placed in a short hose and attached to the bottom of a flow back tool. Because the valve opens only one way, mud flows back up inside of the casing to be retreived through the top drive and into the mud pit. In order to trap any fluid which may be flowing back, the FC-1 is dressed out long enough to stab into the casing each time.
Figure 3
Once the tool is picked up out of the casing, the flowback valve automatically closes. When this happens, mud will not leak out of the tool or top drive. Because this is a one-way valve, circulation is possible only if the tool is dressed with a sliding sleeve as shown above. If the sliding sleeve is not in place and circulation is required, the valve must be removed.
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SAFER . . .
Installation is completed on the floor. Actuation of plug dropping mechanism occurs remotely.
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Pressure Rating Pressure applied to the tool from inside the casing results in a piston force acting upward on the tool subjecting it to buckling forces. For this reason, pressure applied to the tool should not exceed the pressures listed below.
Size 7" to 8-5/8" 9-5/8" & 9-7/8" 10-3/4" 11-3/4" 13-3/8" & 13-5/8" 16" 18-5/8" 20"
Bail Length (ft) up to 16 up 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 3000 2500 2500
Circulation Rates
Circulation Mode - During Circulation, any flow rate needed can be achieved, especially if circulating through tight zones. Typically, flow rates up to 25 bpm can be achieved for short periods of time. High rates and duration may erode mud saver valve. If circulating greater than 6 hours at 15bpm, it is recomended that the mud saver valve be removed. Cementing Mode - During cementing, flow rates of 10 bpm for up to 3 hours can be achieved. Displacement rates and times in excesss of 10 bpm for 3 hors can result in a lower observed plug landing pressure.
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REVISED 6/7/04