Hydraulic RED
Our Technology...
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.
In effect it is an intelligent equalisation device which allows the operator the ability to perform any number of pressure tests up to its maximum rating, 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
How Does it Work ?
Click here to see a simplified animation of the Hydraulic RED in action.
New On-line Training
An on-line training course is now available for the Hydraulic RED. You must have a user name and password to be able to use it. Please contact us for details.
Click here to login to the Hydraulic RED training.
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
Norwegian Showcase for The RED Plug
