Hydraulic RED
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What is it ?
The Red Spider Hydraulic RED (Remote Equalisation Device) (patent pending) replaces conventional equalisation devices run as part of a wireline lock or retrievable bridge plug assembly, such as a simple bull nose, shear out sub, prong and sub or cycle plug.
It is an intelligent equalisation device which allows the operator to perform any number of pressure tests above or below the plugging assembly. What differentiates the tool is its ability to be opened at any desired time.
When would I use it ?
When attached to a plugging device, the Hydraulic RED can be used in a wide range of differing applications:
- Shallow set for tree testing and change out
- Deep set for packer setting and tubing testing
- Zonal isolation
- Subsea plugging jobs where intervention costs are high
- Extended reach or horizontal wells where retrieval of a carrying device may prove problematic
- Pressure testing of well prior to fracing or stimulation operations being carried out
- In situations where the tubing test pressure should not be exceeded in order to open the equalising device
- Isolation of lateral branches
- In situations where well bore debris is expected
If you would like a brochure on the Hydraulic RED or would like to discuss any potential applications that you may have, please contact us at this address info@redspiders.com
Downloads
The following documents are available for download. You will require Adobe Acrobat to read them.
Product Outline Document (POD)
Further reading...
Detailed Hydraulic RED Applications
Continued Success for Hydraulic RED in Norway
Successful Qualification of the Hydraulic RED
Hydraulic Red Success on Paladin's Montrose Platform
Red Spider Launches the RED Plug