Wireline Winch Systems for reservoir studies, work over and well completion by UDTL

In 2018, the drilling activities across the global oil and gas industry witnessed substantial recovery. Based on those numbers, analysts suggest a better growth in drilling activities this year as well. While analysing the statistics of both onshore and offshore drilling activities, it was found that in the past decade, subsea well completions have also increased significantly. As a result, wireline winch market is growing stronger.

Wireline winch is widely applied across the oil and gas industry for various purposes including well intervention and reservoir evaluation. All these developments have provided a chance of technological improvement to the wireline winch industry. Increase in drilling and completion activities have provided better opportunities to the manufacturers and suppliers of wireline winches and helped them to penetrate the market with promising tools and equipment.

Technologically Advanced Wireline Winch Systems by UDTL

An Indian wireline and well service equipment expert, United Drilling Tools Ltd. has developed high-quality wireline winches, which can be deployed for any type of downhole production. Some of the main features of UDTL’s wireline winches, which sets it apart from its competitors, are:

• Available in Zone-I, Zone-II and Rig safe designs as per customer’s requirement
• Line speed available from 3000 ft/min at the surface to 900 ft/min. at 20,000 ft. Also, line pull available from 3000 lbs at the surface to 14000 lbs at 20,000 ft.
• Precision RPM control from the operator console
• Duplex roller chain drive for smooth transfer of power to the reel drum
• Single lever system for raising, lowering or stopping in the well if required. Positive breaking of the wireline tool is affected when the operation lever is in a neutral position
• Dual brake band to act on both sides of the drum which can be operated by hand or by foot as the convenience of the operator

Below mentioned are the different types of wireline winches being manufactured by UDTL:

1. UDT SLIM SPLIT

This is a two-piece wireline winch unit comprising power pack module with 84 hp125 hp Zone-II rated diesel engine and enclosed winch operator cabin and winch module. This compact, versatile, self-contained wireline unit may be supplied in single or dual drum configuration. This unit can be used for slick line operations such as gas lift operations, a diagnostic survey of gas lift wells, fishing etc.

Features and Benefits:

• Powerful 375 bar (5,438 psi) closed-loop hydraulic system
• Slickline 0.092”, 0.108”, 0.125”, 0.140” and 0.160”
• Braided line and e-line: 3/16”, 7/32, 5/16”
• Drum Capacity – 25,000 ft
• Winch drum is driven by hydraulic motor via planetary gearbox with chain sprocket system.
• Equivalent to ASEP Spooling arm or overhead spooling arm
• Engine make: JCB, Perkins, Cummins and Caterpillar as per the application
• requirement
• Over speed Shutdown valve: Chalwynn
• Customization of engine available as per application requirement

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2. UDT FLYLINE

This is a two-piece wire line winch unit comprising power pack module with 125/150 HP Engine and winch module. This compact, versatile wire line unit may be supplied in single or dual drum configuration. Each skid can be transported as a single lift and is suitable for onshore operations. The basic unit consists of a carbon steel frame with integrated lifting pad eyes and forklift pockets. The operator is seated on a high comfort adjustable chair while operating the control panel.  This unit can be used for slickline operations such as gas lift operations, a diagnostic survey of gas lift wells, fishing and jarring etc.

Features and Benefits:

• Powerful water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine delivering up to 84 hp
• Drum Capacity – 25,000 ft
• Application: Slickline: 0.092” – 0.125”,
• Wrap around the standard measuring head with 16” diameter measuring wheel
• Customization of engine available as per application requirement
• Fail-safe spring return positive brake
• Closed-loop hydraulic system

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3. UDT SURVEY LINE

Survey Line is a lightweight and compact winch. It is deployed where light-duty slickline operations are needed in both onshore and offshore. It can be used for deviation survey, drill-stem testing, fishing and tag bottom.

Features and benefits:

• Customizing options as per customer’s different needs
• Drum Capacity – 25000 ft.
• Application: 0.092” / 0.108” Slickline.
• Winch drum is driven by the hydraulic motor via a gearbox with chain
• Closed-loop hydraulics for constant low line speed.
• Zone-2 rated with an explosion-proof electrical motor and explosion-proof switchgear
• Powered by electric motor/diesel engine

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4. UDT TRUCK LINE

UDTL’s truck line is a skid mounted single piece wireline unit. It has 3 compartments power pack, operator cabin and winch with 84 or 120 hp engine. It is used for Slickline, 7/32” e-line and up to 5/6” cased hole and fishing application. According to the terrain, it can be mounted on 4×4, 6×4 or 6×6 truck chassis.

Features and Benefits:

• Powerful 5,000 psi closed-loop hydraulic system
• Capable of Slickline / logging at ultra-low speed
• Slickline 0.092”, 0.108”, 0.125”, 0.140” and 0.160”
• Braided line and e-line: 3/16”, 7/32, 5/16”
• Drum capacity – 25, 000 ft
• Equivalent to ASEP Spooling arm or overhead spooling arm
• Customization of engine available as per application requirement
• PTO Driven Hydraulics instead of a self-contained engine-driven power pack
• BOP and Stuffing Box Control with hose reel
• On-board hydrostatic pressure test system up to 15K psi

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5. UDT LANDLINE

Landline by UDTL is a tandem axle combination crane and wireline unit. It can be used for Slickline, Braided Line and up to 7/32” logging service work applications.

Features and Benefits:

• Capable of being fitted to conventional 6 x 4 or 6×6 truck chassis
• 10 KW hydraulic driven generator
• Excellent jarring characteristics
• Slickline 0.092”, 0.108”, 0.125”, 0.140” and 0.160”
• Braided line and e-line: 3/16”, 7/32”
• Drum capacity – 25, 000 ft
• Equivalent to ASEP Spooling arm or overhead spooling arm
• 20 UST Rear Mounted telescopic boom crane with 90 ft boom
• Zone-2 rated with integrated diesel engine driven hydraulic power-pack with Atex certified engine
• Onboard hydrostatic pressure test system up to 15K ps

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Other Solutions by United Drilling Tools

UDTL does not only manufacture wireline winch but also various other oilfield equipment. Its product range varies from downhole tools to artificial lift equipment and connectors. All these equipment are manufactured according to API specifications and conforms to ISO 9001 systems and procedures. Since its incorporation, the company has been providing innovative solutions to the industry.

To know more about the product line of United Drilling Tools, visit this page.