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35# BRIDGE PLUG RUNNING PROCEDURES

HPHT 7 35# BRIDGE PLUG RUNNING PROCEDURES

Description
The E-5 HPHT Wireline Pressure Setting Assembly (W.L.P.S.A.) is a setting device
in which the products of combustion are utilized for the gradual development of force
through pressure. This motive force operates the various working parts of the W.L.P.S.A.
in a proper sequence to ensure the successful setting of Baker Oil Tools Bridge Plugs,
Retainer Production Packers, Cement Retainers, and other products to be deployed on
wire-line. The pressure required is built up through the burning of a Slow Set Power
Charge, Product Family No. H43766. The setting pressure is confined to the proper area
of the setting tool through the use of High performance O-ring Seals with backup support.
It is of extreme importance that all O-rings be maintained in perfect condition and
replaced after each use. The E-5 HPHT Wireline Pressure Setting Assembly incorporates
a Piercing Disk bleeder system to provide a safe, easy method of bleeding off trapped
pressure before disassembling the W.L.P.S.A. after it has been run.
Radio Silence
It is normal practice to shut down all radio and radar transmitters in the immediate
vicinity while setting up and running the E-5 HPHT W.L.P.S.A. Tests have shown that it is
difficult, but not impossible to set off the W.L.P.S.A. with radio or radar transmissions.
Radio silence should be maintained unless an on-site evaluation of radio frequency
energy indicates that it is safe to do otherwise.
Running in Extreme Temperatures
This precaution is recommended when the exact bottom-hole temperature is
unknown and the temperature is suspected to be close to the 450F rating.
When running in temperatures expected to exceed 350F, it is suggested that the
gage ring, wire-line feeler and junk catcher be run on the Firing Head with a High
Temperature Igniter in place. After the run, check the Firing Head for leaks and high
temperature firing of the Igniter.

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If the Igniter has been fired due to the extreme bottom-hole temperature, the
probability of a preset during run-in is high, and other completion options should be
explored.
If any fluid is found inside the Firing Head, all parts must be dried, sealing surfaces
examined and all o-rings inspected and replaced. It is very important that all new o-rings
be used when the W.L.P.S.A. is run, as fluid around the Firing Pin would prevent the
Firing Head from operating. Do not reuse the Igniter! Discard and use a new Igniter.

It is a good idea to find the setting depth on the gage ring run and flag the wire-line at
setting depth. Then, run in the hole as fast as possible (subject to the run-in speed
recommendations for the tool to be set) and fire the setting tool as soon as the flag is
reached and the wireline has quit oscillating. This will minimize the temperature that the
Power Charge and Igniters will heat up to before being fired.

Running in Hole
On the rig floor or catwalk, prepare the setting tool by following the sequence of events:
1. Unthread firing head from Pressure Chamber.
2. On the Firing Head, remove the Cartridge Seat from the Head, left-hand thread.
3. Install a Secondary Igniter (H437-43-1000) into the bottom end of Cartridge Seat and
use the truarc ring provided to retain the Secondary Igniter. Notice that no groove is
provided for the truarc ring to snap into. The ring is held in place by friction and is
blown out on top of the Power Charge when the High Temperature Igniter fires.
4. Install a High Temperature Igniter into the top of Cartridge Seat.
5. Thread the Cartridge Seat Cap to retain the High Temperature Igniter in place. Be
sure that the O-ring is in place between the High Temperature Igniter and Cartridge
Seat.
6. Use a Fluke Model 27 Multimeter to check Firing Head for electrical continuity.
Slightly depress Firing Pin with one probe and touch the Contact Plunger with the
other probe. A good reading would be about 1.5 to 2.5 Ohms. Readings will fluctuate
depending on temperature of tool.

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7. Check for shorting with a Fluke Model 27 Multimeter. Touch the Head with one of the
probes. Slightly depress Firing Pin with the other probe. The Ohm-meter should read
infinite resistance. If Ohm-meter reads finite value, there is a problem with firing
components, follow disassembly procedure and check for issues with electrical
connectivity.
8. Remove the plastic cap from the Slow Set Power Charge (H437-66-0020) and place
Power Charge into Pressure Chamber with the open end of the Power Charge facing
the open end of the Pressure Chamber.
9. Install and tighten the Cartridge Seat into the Head, left-hand thread.
10. Thread and tighten Firing Head into Pressure Chamber.
11. Use a Fluke Model 27 Multimeter to check the resistance from Contact Plunger to
Head. The reading should be between 5 and 7 Ohms. Warning Use a Fluke Model
27 Multimeter to read resistance when the High Temperature Igniter and
Secondary Igniter are installed. The current applied by other devices could
ignite these components.
12. Thread Firing Head onto the Collar Locator that will be run on.
13. Pick up the tools, and carefully lower the CCL connected with the WLPSA, WLAK and
Bridge Plug through the rotary table. Check zero and run in the hole at a speed no
higher than 140 ft per minute, being careful to slow down when approaching the fluid
level. Continue running several feet past setting depth if possible. Check odometer
and weight indicator and pick up slowly to setting depth.
14. Fire High Temperature Igniter.
15. Depending on depth, well fluid and other conditions as many as three [3] distinct
impulses can be felt manually on the electric line or observed on the weight indicator
as the tools set and shear off.
16. Wait approximately one [1] minute after the last weight indicator bobble to be sure
that the tool is set. Then, if possible, slack off several feet and watch the weight
indicator for a drop to indicate that the tool has been set. With some tools slacking off
will re-engage the Wireline Adapter Kit and could cause you to hang up and not be
able to pull free. Pick up slowly and note the setting depth by the weight increase,
remembering that the HPHT W.L.P.S.A. has increased about one [1] foot in length
due to stroking out.

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17. Retrieve the tools at a rate no higher than 300 feet per minute. A much slower rate
should be used if there is any doubt about the tool being sheared off.

No Fire Procedure

Refer to steps 11 to 14 in the Running Procedures section. There may be an instance

when the E-5 HPHT W.L.P.S.A. does not ignite after supplying current to it. If no
evidence of ignition is detected, follow these steps:

1. Because there is a chance that the tool did not shear off, retrieve the E-5 HPHT
W.L.P.S.A. at a slow rate (140 ft per minute).
2. Perform the steps listed in the Primary Bleed-Off Procedure section to make sure that
no pressure is trapped in the assembly.
3. Use a Fluke Model 27 Multimeter to check the resistance from Contact Plunger to
Head. The reading should be between 5 and 7 Ohms. Document reading.

WARNING
Do not use other devices to read resistance when the High Temperature Igniter and
Secondary Igniter are installed. The current supplied by other devices could ignite
these components.

4. Unthread the Firing Head from Pressure Chamber.

5. Remove the Cartridge Seat from the Head, left-hand thread.
6. Use a Fluke Model 27 Multimeter to check the Firing Head for electrical conductivity.
Slightly depress Firing Pin with one probe and touch the Contact Plunger with the
other probe. A good reading would be about 1.5 to 2.5 Ohms. Document reading.
7. Use a Fluke Model 27 Multimeter to check for shorting. Touch the Head with one of
the probes. Slightly depress Firing Pin with the other probe. The Multimeter should
read infinite resistance. Document reading.
8. Redress the E-5 HPHT W.L.P.S.A. before running it again.

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Instrument Required to Check for Continuity

9. Resistance readings must be performed with the Fluke Model 27 Multimeter. This
Multimeter applies a safe current output. No other devices should be used to measure
the resistance of circuits because of the danger to fire the Igniters during the process.

WARNING
10. After the HPHT Wireline Pressure Setting Assembly has been run and fired, gas
under very high pressure will be trapped inside the tools. This pressure must
be bled off before disassembly is begun. Failure to comply with the following
bleed-off instructions may result in serious injury. Safety glasses, gloves and
long sleeves must be worn while bleeding pressure off of the assembly. The
HPHT Wireline Pressure Setting Assembly should always be bled in a well
ventilated area. Always check for wind direction and orient the tool so that the
bleed off is in the direction of the wind and not against it.

Primary Bleed-Off Procedure

1. Lay tools down, being careful not to damage the Wireline Adapter Kit.
2. Position the HPHT W.L.P.S.A so that the Bleeder Disk system faces up.
3. Locate the bleeder vent hole in the Pressure Chamber next to the Bleeder Disk
system. Make sure this vent hole is pointed away from all personnel and in the
direction of the wind. Stand on the side of the tool away from the vent hole.
4. Carefully remove the left-handed Filler Screw. Watch the Disc Retainer while
removing the Filler Screw to make sure the Disk Retainer does not rotate.
5. Slowly thread the Bleeder Wrench into the Disk Retainer, left-hand thread.
6. Once the Bleeder Wrench makes contact with the Piercing Disk, continue threading
the Bleeder Wrench (into the Disk Retainer slowly. Do not make full rotations of the
Bleeder Wrench, instead alternate 1/4 turn left, 1/4 turn right-hand rotation, etc. until
the Piercing Disk is punctured.
7. Keep hands away from the vent-hole at all times.

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8. When the tool starts to bleed, make an additional half a turn and then stop. Do not
screw the Bleeder Wrench in tight. It can seal against the Piercing Disk and prevent
bleeding.
9. Do not turn the Bleeder Wrench to the right until the tool is completely bled off.
10. If the tool does not bleed off when the Bleeder Wrench is bottomed out, carefully turn
it back 1/4 turn, watching to be sure that the Disk Retainer does not rotate.
11. Once the tool begins to bleed, do not remove the bleeder tool, leave tool in Disc
Retainer until all pressure has evacuated the tool.
12. If the tool still will not bleed off, do not remove the Bleeder Wrench. Use the
Secondary Bleeding Procedure described below.

Secondary Bleed-off Procedure

WARNING
Secondary Bleed-Off Procedure is only valid when using a Baker Oil Tools Size 20
E-5 HPHT Wireline Pressure Setting Assembly, High Temperature Igniter,
Secondary Igniter and Power Charge. For all other manufacturer's equipment,
consult manufacturer.

1. Clean any debris from the bleed hole in the top end of the Pressure Chamber.
2. Position bleed hole in the Pressure Chamber away from you.
3. Scribe a line across the thread connection between the Firing Head and Pressure
Chamber.
4. Hold back up on the Pressure Chamber and slowly unscrew the Firing Head a
maximum of ten [10] turns from the Pressure Chamber.
5. Do not back the Firing Head off more than ten [10] turns.
6. If pressure still does not bleed off, thread the Firing head back into the Pressure
Chamber. Make sure the disk bleeder valve system is threaded together in the
pressure containing position.
7. Proceed to tertiary bleed-off procedure.

Before attempting the Tertiary Bleed-Off

procedure, verify if trapped pressure exists in the HPHT W.L.P.S.A by performing the
following Short Stroke Inspection procedure.

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1. Place the HPHT W.L.P.S.A. in a vise anywhere between the Pressure

Chamber and the Cylinder Head and secure in place.
2. With a rubber mallet, push the Cross Link Sleeve up until the Link Retaining
Ring shoulders against the Cylinder Head.
3. This procedure will move not only the Cross Link Sleeve up, but also the
Cross Link, Link Retaining Ring, Upper Piston Rod, Lower Piston Rod and
Power Piston which are all connected together.
4. If there is pressure trapped inside the tool a gap between the Cylinder head
and Cross Link Sleeve will be visible.

Tertiary Bleed-off Procedure

WARNING

Tertiary Bleed-Off Procedure is only valid when using a Baker Oil Tools Size 20 E-5
HPHT Wireline Pressure Setting Assembly, High Temperature Igniter, Secondary
Igniter and Power Charge. For all other manufacturer's equipment, consult
manufacturer.

If the Primary and Secondary Bleed-off procedures fail to bleed-off all trapped pressure in
HPHT W.L.P.S.A., store HPHT W.L.P.S.A. away from all personnel for six [6] hours to
allow the HPHT W.L.P.S.A. to cool. This cool down period will allow trapped pressure
inside the HPHT W.L.P.S.A. to diminish to a level where a third bleed-off method can be
attempted.

1. Clean any debris from the bleed hole in the top end of the Top Pressure Cylinder.
2. Scribe a line across the thread connection between the Pressure Chamber and Top
Pressure Cylinder.
3. Hold back up on the Top Pressure Cylinder and slowly unscrew the Pressure
Chamber a maximum of ten [10] turns from the Top Pressure Cylinder.
4. Do not back off the Pressure Cylinder more than ten [10] turns.

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WARNING
Do not transport the HPHT W.L.P.S.A. if all pressure has not been bled-off.
Before any disassembly is started, one final check that no pressure is trapped in
the W.L.P.S.A. should be performed.

1. Place HPHT W.L.P.S.A. in a vise anywhere between the Pressure Chamber and the
Cylinder Head and secure in place.
2. With a rubber mallet, push the Cross Link Sleeve up until the Link Retaining Ring
shoulders against the Cylinder Head.
3. This procedure will move not only the Cross Link Sleeve up, but also the Cross Link,
Link Retaining Ring, Upper Piston Rod and Lower Piston Rod which are all
connected.
4. If there is pressure trapped inside the tool a gap between the Cylinder Head and
Cross Link Sleeve will be visible.

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