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May 2012

OWENengineering Technology Insider

ADVANCED CUTTING ENERGETICS

A Publication of the Owen Oil Tools Engineering Department

ADVANCED CUTTING ENERGETICS

ADVANCED CUTTING ENERGETICS

EXTENDED RANGE CUTTER

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he original 1.687 inch ACE Tubing Cutter (CUT-1687-409) was introduced in August 2011. The ACE product line is now expanded to three cutter sizes with the introduction of the 2.062 inch (CUT-2062-409) and the 1.875 inch Extended Range Tubing Cutter (CUT1875-419). Customers have been extremely pleased with ACE cutter performance in all three sizes. The entire ACE™ product line has fulfilled all requirements and expectations for performance, quality, reliability and safety. ACE™ Tubing Cutters sizes and recommended applications include: ACE™ CUTTER SIZE

PART NUMBER

TUBING SIZE / WEIGHT

1.687 inch ACE™ Tubing Cutter

CUT-1687-409

2.375”/4.7# - 5.95#

2.062 inch ACE™ Tubing Cutter ADVANCED CUTTING ENERGETICS

CUT-2062-409

2.875”/6.5# - 8.9#

1.875 inch Extended Range CUT-1875-419 2.875”/6.5# - 8.9# Tubing Cutter EXTENDED RANGE CUTTER All ACE™ Tubing Cutters are API RP 67 compliant and shippable as 1.4D.

One example from the field development stage involved the 2.062 ACE™ Tubing Cutter. The client knew he had 2-7/8” tubing in heavy mud, but was unsure of other details, such as tubing weight. The pipe was successfully cut using only a single ACE™ cutter. Surface indications suggested the tubing came free immediately following the cutter firing. Upon retrieval, the cut tubing was determined to be 8.9#/foot, which is the upper weight range limit for this cutter. Field development jobs have substantiated the design and testing specifications for the ACE™ Tubing Cutter. The ACE™ product line is quickly establishing itself as the best choice in the industry as Owen Oil Tools introduces its next generation of jet cutters. — Jeff Wood Design Engineer, Pipe Recovery Systems

On The Inside: TAG-3375-331 ............2 Engineering Testing Services............2 HTD-BLAST™ System..........................3 Unidet Rating Change.3

TAG-3375-331

In July 2011, a customer requested a project to develop a new charge requiring 29.81” of penetration with a 0.57” exit hole. In September 2011, the TAG-3375-331 charge was developed with a QC performance average of 31.96” penetration with a 0.60” exit hole. In RP-43, a 3-3/8” gun with 6 spf at 60 degrees has a performance average of 31.14” penetration with a 0.56” exit hole. This performance produces deep penetration similar to a SDP (Super Deep Penetrator) while competing with the exit hole of a GH (Good Hole) charge. The development of this charge compliments a lineup of several 3-3/8” industry leading TAG gun systems.

QC (IN)

CHARGE PART NUMBER

PENETRATION

TAG-3375-302 (GH) TAG-3375-331 (GH/DP) SDP-3375-311NT (SDP) SDP-3375-311NT3 (SDP) SDP-3375-311NT4 (SDP)

27.80 31.96 38.66 42.46 54.20

RP-43 (IN)

EXIT HOLE 0.66 0.60 0.47 0.44 0.47

PENETRATION

EXIT

19.80 31.14 36.50 39.80 46.57

0.55 0.56 0.43 0.42 0.42

— Kristin Barrett Design Engineer, Perforating Systems

Engineering Testing Services In order to provide our customers a higher level of testing solutions and faster response time, Owen has recently completed construction of our main building in the North Range Testing Facility. This will provide Engineering Testing Services and our customers a dedicated facility that is independent of Owen’s other Manufacturing and Engineering facilities. The building includes a remote observation area, explosives loading area, fabrication shop, and offices. The remote observation area allows larger groups of customers to view tests through live video feeds, and it can be quickly converted into a conference room or classroom for training of all types.

Remote Observation Area

Loading Area

Fabrication Shop

Main Building

For over 25 years, Owen Oil Tools has provided innovative solutions through testing services to our customers, and we have a proven track record of rapid response and customer satisfaction. Owen’s team of Project Managers, Engineers, Technologists, and Technicians can provide test design and completion for both destructive and non-destructive tests within Owen’s core products and outside the traditional oil and gas ballistics sector. These services include, but are not limited to, product performance verification, product certification, fit-for-use testing, product demonstrations, and testing and training center rentals. Our team and facilities are a resource that is readily available to you! Requests for testing services or support can be submitted online at www.OwenHelp.com, by email to [email protected], or by contacting your local Owen representative. — Cory Day Manager, Engineering Testing Services

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HTD-BLAST™ System Owen Oil Tools developed the HTD-BLAST™ System to minimize the cost and time to perforate horizontal wells. This innovative system may be run with coiled or threaded tubing. The system is used to perforate multiple zones with a single trip in the wellbore using a single firing head. An HTD-BLAST™ System is placed between each gun in the string which minimizes the length of the gun string compared to using a traditional pressure actuated firing head on each gun. The operation of the system is as follows. The gun string is run to the first interval and the first gun is detonated with the pressure firing head. Detonation of the first gun activates the HTD-BLAST™ System which includes a sealed firing pin that strikes an igniter. The system is threaded to a Time Delay Fuse housing (with 6-minute Time Delay Fuse) connected to the next gun. Detonation of the gun drives the firing pin into the igniter which ignites the Time Delay Fuse. As the Time Delay Fuse burns the gun string is moved to the next interval. When the Time Delay Fuse finishes burning the second interval is perforated and the next HTDBLAST™ is activated. This process continues until all zones have been perforated. Based on customer feedback, several improvements were recently implemented. The phenolic insert has been replaced with a steel insert to focus detonation of the booster and for ease of removal during clean up. The firing pin has been revised to shear cleanly and apply full impact to the igniter. The firing pin housing includes cutouts to focus detonation pressure onto the firing pin. Owen Oil Tools continues to improve this innovative system while maintaining a focus on reliability and ease of use. Customers are very pleased with the success they have achieved with the patented HTD-BLAST™ System. — Tim LaGrange Manager, Innovative Development Group

Unidet Rating Change Owen Oil Tools has changed its pressure and temperature ratings for the exposed “Unidet” detonator (DET-3050-001). Owen conducts Quality Control testing on every lot of detonators manufactured and throughout this testing has seen auto-detonation failures due to pushing the detonating cord beyond its limits. Currently, there are no detonating cords manufactured with exposed ratings that match that of the Unidet at 450 °F and 25,000 PSI. Therefore, the testing that Owen has been performing is in excess of all cord ratings. Additionally, function testing has been done with the Unidet detonator at 450 °F and 25,000 PSI successfully without cord; however, in the best interest of our customers and in order to eliminate confusion between our

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detonator rating and that of cord ratings. Owen now offers the detonator with dual temperature and pressure ratings to prevent auto-detonation failures. These new ratings still push the envelope of the current detonating cords for exposed applications, but are more in-line with current manufacture ratings and should provide for increased reliability. The detonator will be rated at the following for one hour: 450 °F @ 20,000 PSI 400 °F @ 25,000 PSI This change is effective as of 2/29/2012 with lot date 29FEB12 C1. — Brian Strokes Design Engineer, Initiation Systems

OwenTechnology Insider OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OWEN OIL TOOLS, A SUBSIDIARY OF CORE LABORATORIES. Phone: 1.817.551.0540 Fax: 1.817.551.0795 MAILING ADDRESS: 12001 County Road 1000, Godley, TX 76044, USA EMAIL: [email protected] WEB SITE: www.corelab.com/owen Jeff West - President Dan Pratt - VP of Engineering Don Dumas - Sales & Marketing Manager George Patton - Product Development Manager Wendy Sgt.-Fairley - Senior Graphic Designer Contributing Writers: Cory Day - Manager Tim LaGrange - Manager Jeff Wood - Design Engineer Brian Strokes - Design Engineer Kristin Barrett - Design Engineer CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Please send copy of mailing label with new address to Owen Oil Tools, P.O. Box 568, Godley, Texas 76044 Warning: Use of Owen equipment contrary to manufacturer’s specifications or operating instructions may result in property damage, serious injury or fatality. If you are not trained in the handling and use of explosive devices, do not attempt to use or assemble any Owen perforating systems or Owen firing devices. This technology is regulated by and, if exported, was exported from the United States in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. Export and/ or re-exportof this technology may require issuance of a license by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Department of Commerce. Consult the BIS, the EAR, and/or Owen Compliance Services, Inc. to determine licensing requirements for export or re-export of this technology. This document contains Confidential Information of Owen Oil Tools LP (Owen) and is furnished to the customer for information purposes only. This document must not be reproduced in any way whatsoever, in part or in whole, or distributed outside the customer organization, without first obtaining the express written authorization of Owen. This document is the property of Owen and returnable upon request of Owen. Copyright © 2006 Owen Oil Tools.

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