Flow Control Baker Plugs

Standard and Surset

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Presentation Objectives
Familiarization with Baker flow control equipment

Baker Probes, shanks and prongs

Equalization devices and their associated running/pulling tools
Running procedures
Pulling procedures
Baker Nomenclature
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Standard and Surset Landing Nipple and lock specifications

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Baker landing nipples

Two Baker systems Standard and Surset

There are two standard landing nipples

Both are nogo landing nipples
Both have a profile, seal bore and nogo
Even though they have nogo shoulders Baker have a selective
system due to the lock type

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First we will concentrate on Baker standard equipment

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Baker F landing nipples

Top nogo landing nipple the nogo is above the
seal bore

Will accept the following locks

M,G,F and W
S selective due to lock
All L Sliding side doors have an F nipple profile

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ID of the nipple is the seal bore dimension

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Baker R landing nipples

Bottom nogo landing nipple the nogo is below
the seal bore

shoulder, smaller than seal bore

Will accept the following locks

Z,R,E and K
Always installed below an F nipple of the same
nominal size

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ID of the nipple is the dimension of the nogo

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Flowing and non flowing applications

Equalizing assemblies can be added to all the
standard locks to form plugs

to two locks to be used in flowing applications

W lock in the top nogo F nipple

Z lock in the bottom nogo R nipple
V packing are attached to Equalizing devices

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Gauge carries (bomb hangers) can be added

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Standard Baker Nomenclature

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Above is shown the title given to a standard Baker plug

From the title the correct nipple, lock and equalizing
assembly/flow control device can be selected

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Equalizing devices

Three types used in standard Baker plugs

2 runs to set and 2 runs to pull

G Prong type, prong run with plug body. 1 run to set

and 2 runs to pull

R Melon type, 1 run to set and 1 run to pull

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H Prong type, prong run and set after plug body is set.

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Equalizing devices

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Probes, Shanks and Prongs

Standard Baker require additions to run and pull the

devices

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To pull the device a Probe is attached to the pulling tool

For equalization Prongs are used

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To run the device a Shank is attached to the running

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Probes, Shanks and Prongs

Similar probes can have

modifications, e.g.

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A & AC probes cannot be

used for the same operation,

an AC probe has no internal
thread to accept a prong

An M1 Probe has a telltale

shear pin where an M probe

has not.
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Running Tools

C1 used to run W, Z, G,R and S

E Selective used to run S selective

locks with all the dogs retracted

G Selective used to run S selective

locks with up facing dogs trailing

C1 can be used to run the S

selective lock with the up facing dogs

trailing
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locks, can be used to run FB & RB

standing valves

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Running Tools
Baker M pulling tool used to run and pull
several locks

be run using the M pulling tool

With this tool the probe is also used to set

the device

E.g. when an M1 probe is used to set

devices, the probe has a shear pin to
indicate correct setting

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E, M (locks) and B (safety valve) locks can

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Baker Soft Set running tool

Image shows RZB

as no pins are sheared

Prevents jarring forces damaging the gauges

or disturbing the recording device

NOTE no packings are fitted to device

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Soft set tool allows for setting without jarring

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Baker FWG
W lock and G equalizing device
Plug hold pressure from above and below

Collet and collet bowl prevent prong moving down

Shear pin (brass) prevents the prong moving up
Run on C1 1 x Aluminum (prong) 2 x Brass (body)
Brass pins through body have 2 options
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Prong run with plug body 1 run to set

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Baker FWG setting/pulling

Depends on C1 pinning, best to pin allowing for

over-pull, pins below fishing neck

dogs lock into profile, over pull to confirm

Jar up to shear Brass pins below FN on body, C1

moves up pulling prong to sealing position, then
aluminum pin through prong shears

Prong lock in sealing position by collet and collet

bowl
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RIH set down in nipple, jar down to land on nogo,

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Baker FWG setting/pulling

To pull device, pull prong using SB/JDC to equalize,

B probe must be attached to SB/JDC to pull plug
body, B probe collapses the dogs when engaging FN

Smaller sized G equalizing assemblies have two

pins through the collet bowl sleeve

SB or JDC must be used to pull device as skirt may

contact body preventing shearing off

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W2 lock has different dogs, different pivot position

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Baker RZG

Bottom nogo option for R nipples

Same running/pulling procedures as FWG

Because of FN angle and pulling tool OD difference
Otis pulling tool should be used

Ensure equalization before latching lock

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Same function as FWG

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Baker FSR

Plug does not have a nogo shoulder

selective running tools

Shank holds dogs in running position, prong holds

melon in equalizing position

When pulling device, Kobe plug on equalizing body

is broken to allow pressure equalization

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Can be run using either a C1, G selective or E

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Baker FSR setting/pulling

Run using an A shank and pulled using an AC probe

with an equalizing prong attached
shoulder

G selective tool holds the down facing dogs

retracted

Upon location of nipple pick up, up facing dogs

locate the profile, half jar up shears C1 pins and

releases down facing dogs locking device in nipple
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C1 with a locator ring to find the F nipple nogo

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Baker FSR setting/pulling

To pull the device, an A or AC probe must be used

attached to the pulling tool

After equalization, jar up or over pull to release the

device

E selective tool holds all dogs retracted, allows for

passing of same sized F nipples, pins on running tool
shear to release the upper dogs and setting is as per
on previous tools
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The probe releases the up facing dogs

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Lock chart

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Standard Baker summary

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Two nipples used, F top nogo, R bottom nogo

Top nogo locks M,G,F,S and W
Bottom nogo locks Z,R, E and K
Three equalizing devices H and G (prong) R (melon)
C1, G and E selective running tools used on S locks
C1 running tool on W and Z locks
M pulling tool used to run and pull E and M locks
Probes, Shanks and Prongs
W and Z locks used on gauge hanger operations
Soft set tool used to set gauges in F and R nipples
Gauge hanger adapter known as B attachment

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Baker Surset equipment

Standard equipment did not meet pressure rating needs of
the industry

New nipples developed that included pressure ratings

Retain F and R nogo positioning
A < 10K, H 10-15K and V > 15K
New nipples became AF, HF, VF, AR, HR and VR

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New system needed hence Surset was developed

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Baker Surset equipment

Locks made to match nipples hence AF went into an

AF nipple, of VR lock matched a VR nipple

melon (sometimes known as R)

One running tool (model A) to run all locks

Can be pulled with Baker M (Otis GS)

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Only two equalizing devices use H prong and M

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Baker Surset nipples and locks

Top nogo nipples AF, HF and VF

Bottom nogo nipples AR, HR and VR

Bottom nogo locks AR, HR and VR

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Top nogo locks AF, HF and VF

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Baker Surset AFH, HFH, VFH (ARH,HRH, VRH)

AF lock with H (prong) equalizing device

Prong sized to prevent debris entering

plug (extended FN should be used)

Model A R/T with D probe used to run

plug

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Two runs to set, two runs to pull

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Baker Surset AFM, HFM, VFM (ARM, HRM,VRM)

One run to set and one run to pull

Same running and pulling tools as top

nogo equipment
Snap ring to secure melon and lock in set
positions

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Must be used in clean wells

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Baker Surset Model A running tool (D probe)

If device is not set correctly, running tool
does not release plug

Brass shear pin to allow for over pull and

shearing off
Snap ring to hold tool in release position

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Brass shear screws for setting of plug

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Baker Surset - running and setting

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Baker Surset setting/pulling

If device is located correctly then the
running tool will release from the plug

Snap ring holds expander mandrel in set

position
To pull device use either Baker M or Otis
GS - ensure equalization before pulling

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Snap ring in running tool holds retainer

FN dogs in release position

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Baker Surset summary

Locks fit in matched landing nipples i.e, AF into AF

Two equalizing assemblies in use H and M (R)

Model A running tool with D probe to set
Pulled with either a Baker M or Otis GS
T2 type standing valve adapter used i.e. AFT2

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Three pressure ratings available

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