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Model RHP-SR Retrievable Hydraulic Packer Single String |
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Features
American Completion Tool Model RHP-SR is a hydraulic set packer that can be
run in single or multiple zone installations. It is highly recommended for
deviated wells where conditions are not suitable for mechanical or wireline set
packers.
No tubing movement is required or generated in order to set the packer. This
allows the well to be kept positively controlled at all times because the tubing is
landed and the wellhead installed before circulating or displacing well fluids
prior to setting the packer. Two or more packers can be set either at once or in
any desired sequence.
The RHP-SR packer design features bi-directional, one piece slips located
below a three element packing system consisting of dual durometer rubber
elements. The slips are fully enclosed in a shear pinned slip housing which in
turn is protected by a full diameter guide located below the slip housing.
The RHP-SR packer requires a means of establishing a maximum of 3,500 psi
pressure inside the tubing at the packer (for 7" and smaller). The hydraulic
setting chamber is adjustable between 900 to 2,500 PSI which allows the
tubing to be pressure tested before the packer begins to stroke and set. Two
balanced pistons are utilized during the setting process. The lower piston
moves down to set and anchor the slips before the upper piston moves upward
to compress the packing. This action imparts the total setting force to both slips
and packing thus assuring a positive anchor and pack-off. The pack-off is
retained by a one-piece ratchet ring that locks in and stores the setting force
applied to both the slips and packing elements.
The RHP-SR packer incorporates two methods of release, straight pull or
rotation. Both methods are contained in the same releasing nut which is
located at the upper end of the packer. Straight pull release is accomplished by
shearing a predetermined quantity of brass retaining screws which frees the
tubing. Rotation release is accomplished by approximately eight right hand
turns of the tubing which also frees the packer. Straight pull then is applied to
completely relax the packer for retrieval. The RHP-SR packer can be ordered
with only one method of release if desired. A positive acting equalizing valve is
also located in the releasing section which automatically opens during the
releasing procedure to equalize pressures and allow circulation between the
annulus and tubing. In addition, a large diameter fluid by-pass is located inside
the packing mandrel which allows fluid passage for rapid retrieving while
reducing element swabbing.
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