Control lines have undergone extensive development, including crush testing and high-pressure autoclave well simulation. Laboratory crush tests have demonstrated the increased loading under which encapsulated tubing can maintain functional integrity, particularly where wire-strand “bumper wires” are used.
Applications
- Intelligent wells requiring the functionality and reservoir management benefits of remote flow-control devices because of the costs or risks of interventions or an inability to support the surface infrastructure required in a remote location
- Land, platform, or subsea environments
Features, Advantages and Benefits
- Control lines are delivered in orbital-weld-free lengths up to 40,000 ft (12,192 m) to maximize reliability.
- A wide range of single, dual, or triple flat-packs is available. Flat-packs can be combined with downhole electrical cables and/or bumper wires for easier operation and handling during deployment.
- Welded-and-plug-drawn production method ensures a smooth, round tube to allow long-term metal sealing of terminations.
- Encapsulation materials are selected to suit well conditions, ensuring longevity and reliability.
