Technology Bulletin No.

TTT-00-002

P.O. Drawer 1431, Duncan, Oklahoma 73536-0403 USA Date 05-05-00

Issued
SUBJECT: Super Seal II Load-Carrying Float Equipment Approved BS
Approved

Introduction
Super Seal II load-carrying float equipment (Figure 1) can be used in applications where
large-diameter scab liners are used, or it can allow operators to reciprocate larger-diam-
eter casing to increase displacement efficiency. By allowing casing reciprocation with the
drillpipe, this float equipment eliminates the need for large-diameter lift-through plug
containers.
Super Seal II load-carrying float equipment consists of an internally threaded receptacle
that is connected to an adapter attached to the workstring. This connection allows opera-
tors to transfer casing weight to the drillpipe.

Workstring

Bit guide to aid in bit

re-entry into casing
before drill out

Drillpipe centralizer

Casing being cemented

Load-carrying
sealing adapter

Load-carrying Super Seal

II float equipment
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Figure 1—Super Seal II load-carrying float equipment

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Running the Tool

When a scabliner is run, the required length of casing is run in the well and supported at
the rig floor. A workstring with a left-hand-threaded sealing adapter on the bottom is run
in the casing ID. When the workstring is landed on the float equipment, the drillpipe is
rotated to the left (counterclockwise) to attach the workstring to the load-carrying float
equipment. The casing is lowered to the required setting depth supported by the
workstring. Cementing operations are then performed through the workstring.

Background
Before 1994, Halliburton load-carrying float equipment consisted of over 50 lb of cast
iron that could not be drilled out easily. In 1994, Halliburton introduced load-carrying
float equipment with an aluminum load-carrying sealing sleeve, which had a load-carry-
ing capacity of 400,000 lb. The aluminum sleeve greatly reduced drillout time. Drillout
times in the field have been reported as low as 2.5 hours, compared to times of 6 to 8
hours for the cast-iron design. A bit guide helped operators guide the bit into the liner.

Early Problems
After two successful jobs, a field worker reported a problem with screwing the innerstring
adapter into the float equipment. Aluminum galling had occurred on the innerstring
adapter’s first one or two threads, which made it difficult to screw in by hand.

Solutions
This galling was not the result of the working load; the damage occurred when the
workstring innerstring adapter was stabbed into the load-carrying float shoe aluminum
sealing-sleeve. To reduce the likelihood of thread damage, operators should use a slip
joint or bumper sub. In addition to protecting against thread damage, the slip joint or
bumper sub also provides a “free” or “neutral” point in the workstring that operators can
find easily when stabbing into the float-equipment sealing bore.

Operating Procedure
The following recommendations are provided for perfoming an operation with Super Seal II
load-carrying float equipment.

Required Equipment
• Super Seal II load-carrying float equipment
• Load-carrying sealing adapter. Additional O-rings for the adapter can be obtained
through any Halliburton warehouse. The adapter is supplied with a lifting sub to help
operators make up the sealing adapter in the field.
• Two or three drillpipe centralizers and matching hinge-type stop collars (Star guides
can also be used).

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Sealing bore

Left-hand threads

Auto-fill tabs
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Figure 2—Load-carrying float collar Figure 3—4 1/2-in. IF Load-Carrying sealing
adapter

• Workstring slip joint (or similar tool) and required crossovers (if needed)
• Latchdown drillpipe dart (if needed)
• Lift-through cementing head for drillpipe
• Surface-running equipment for the workstring while casing is in the hole (running
plate, bowl, and slips, etc.)
Note A drillpipe swivel is sometimes necessary for screwing the adapter into the
float equipment. Use a Halliburton LT-20 swivel (or equivalent) with the
appropriate adapters.
Prejob Inspection
1. Verify equipment part numbers, size and casing weights, thread types, and material
grades. Compare them with the casing being run.
2. Inspect the O-ring surface (sealing bore) in the Super Seal II float equipment (Figure 2).
Caution Do not use float equipment if the sealing bore is damaged. The O-
rings will not seal.

3. Remove the O-rings from the load-carrying adapter (Figure 3) and lubricate the
adapter threads with lightweight oil or grease to easily make up the adapter into the
sealing-bore thread.
4. To verify that the equipment is compatible, thread the adapter into the float equip-
ment and turn it to the left (counterclockwise) approximately 20 revolutions until it is
fully engaged.

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5. After the adapter is fully engaged, remove it from the float equipment by turning it to
the right (clockwise). Replace the O-rings on the adapter.
6. If a latchdown plug is used as a top-cementing plug, ensure that the nose of the
latchdown plug will pass through the ID of the slip joint, bumper sub, and other
workstring components.

Assembly and Running Procedures

1. Install the Super Seal II load-carrying float equipment onto the casing. If threaded
connections are used, use Halliburton Weld-A (Part No. 890.10802/ SAP 100005045)
thread-locking compound on the first five or six casing joints to help prevent
unthreading during subsequent drilling operations.
Note To prevent casing flotation or collapse, activate the autofill tabs on the
float equipment. It will allow the casing to fill automatically as it is being
run. To disengage the autofill feature at any time, pump down the casing/
workstring according to the instructions packed with the floating equip-
ment (Part No. 836.00052/ SAP 100076514).

Important If the autofill feature is not used or if the autofill feature does not allow the
large-diameter casing to fill, surface filling may be required to prevent
casing flotation or collapse.

2. Run the required length of casing, landing it as close to the rig floor as possible.
3. Prepare to run the drillpipe. Use the installation sub (Part No. 837.06879) to attach the
load-carrying adapter (Figure 3, Page 3) to the end of drillpipe. Ensure that the sealing
surface, O-rings, or adapter threads are not damaged. Remove the installation sub from
the adapter.
4. Install a drillpipe centralizer over a stop collar 3 to 4 ft above the load-carrying
adapter and on the middle of the next two or three joints of drillpipe.
5. Place the slip-joint tool or bumper sub one joint above the load-carrying adapter.
6. Run the drillpipe into the casing. Use the landing plate, bowl, and slips to hold the
drillpipe while making connections.
7. When sufficient drillpipe has been run, install the drillpipe swivel (if required). The
swivel will help reduce the torque required to screw the adapter into the float equip-
ment.
8. Record the drillpipe weight just before landing it on the float equipment.
9. Lower the drillpipe slowly and set 500 to 1,000 lb of weight on the float equipment.
10. Use chain tongs to rotate the drillpipe to the left (counterclockwise) 19 or 20 times
until the pipe no longer turns.

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11. Lift the drillpipe to fully stroke the slip joint or bumper sub and lift 10,000 to 15,000 lb
over the drillpipe weight to help ensure that a proper connection has been made.
12. Lift the casing with the drillpipe.
Caution The casing weight must not exceed 400,000 lb. Lifting more casing
weight could damage the adapter threads or float equipment.

13. Run the casing slowly on the drillpipe to the required depth.
14. Attach circulation equipment at the surface and perform standard hole-conditioning
operations. Perform cementing operations using standard innerstring cementing
practices.
15. When cementing operations are complete, land the casing and rotate the drillpipe 25
turns to the right (clockwise) to disconnect from the float equipment.
16. Retrieve the drillpipe from the hole and remove centralizers, stop collars, and the
load-carrying adapter.

For More Information

For more information regarding Super Seal II load-carrying float equipment, contact the
Halliburton Casing Equipment Department in Duncan, OK at (580) 251-2184 or fax
(580) 251-4604.

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