Improved Safety and Reliability on Plug and Perforating Operations Khaled Gasmi Lou Finger SelectFire System A step change in select fire operations Offers all the redundancy and monitoring capability of the current leading intelligent switch technology ID: 474122
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Select-Fire System
Improved Safety and Reliability on Plug and Perforating Operations
Khaled Gasmi
Lou FingerSlide2
Select-Fire System
A step change in select fire operations
Offers all the redundancy and monitoring capability of the current leading intelligent switch technology
Avoids the need for downhole controller subsSlide3
How is it Different?
Preprogrammed unique address for each switch Saved on first contact with switch
Eliminates the need to know individual switch’s addressUnique electrical/ballistic connection eliminates
ported subsRequires no wiring on site
Employs two-way communications with the surface for control and safety
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© 2012 Baker Hughes Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Slide4
Specifications
Up to 32 selectionsNo internal power source
No window ports Operates with approved
detonators, including EBW’sMeets RP67 requirementsSlide5
Conventional eb switch preparation
Conventional Switch Sub
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Measure and cut Det. Cord
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Bring Ground Wire and Thru Wire out of the gun, crimp detonator
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Conventional eb switch preparation
Connect Ground to Detonator - Feed Thru Wire and Detonator Thru the sub
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Install EB Style Switch
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Sort wires, make wiring connections
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Conventional eb switch preparation
Coil wires, pack into switch sub
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Inspect wiring, remove shunt
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Arming complete
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Problems With Pressure Actuated Switches
The number one problem associated with pressure actuated switches is wiring.
Leaks - Usually from arming ports.Explosive transfer from detonator to det cord.Blown out Switches / Switch Failure causing misfires.
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SUREPERF™ Select Fire System
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Pull shunt, slide the cartridge into sub, connect guns.Slide10
Overview Gun StringSlide11
Conclusion
Offers a step change in technology and reliabilityEasy to assemble in the field
Eliminates the majority of issues inherent in select-fire systems2300 cartridges shot to date
with only 2 failures related to the systemSlide12
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