Armada

Sampling System
Halliburtons innovative tubing conveyed carrier for single-phase downhole sampling
FLUID SAMPLING
Fluid Sampling
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Sampling System
Te Armada sampling system is specifcally designed to operate in normal or hostile
cased-hole environments for extended periods of time. Te state-of-the art smooth
bore design with ceramic coated Inconel samplers allows the tool to be run with up
to nine samplers plus one or more pressure/temperature gauges to monitor
bottomhole conditions. Te samplers utilize a positive displacement sample chamber
and a nitrogen pressure compensation system to ensure that the collected sample
maintains pressure during recovery. Te Armada sampling system is available in a
5- and 7-in. version.
Annulus PressureTrigger
Te carrier is equipped with three rupture disc ports. Each rupture disc activates
three samplers. Consequently, three samplers can be taken during each of three
separate fow periods in the course of a multi-fow well test. A novel acoustic trigger
using Halliburtons DynaLink

telemetry system is under development.

Versatile Conguration
Te versatile confguration allows the system to be run with up to nine samplers,
dictated by the desired recovery pressure. Because a common nitrogen section is
used to service all the samplers, running fewer samplers allows for a higher recovery
pressure. Te carrier can also accommodate a gauge set for monitoring annulus,
tubular and common nitrogen pressure.
Even though both sizes utilize the concept of a common nitrogen source for pressure
maintenance, the confguration of the source is diferent. Te 5-in. version uses a
single nitrogen case whereas the 7-in. version uses between four to seven high
pressure tubular sections. Both sources deliver extremely capable recovery pressures
to guarantee the highest probability for single-phase sampling.
Applications
Bottomhole sampling by carrier is the preferred sampling method for HP/HT
environments or any applications where wireline intervention is considered
inappropriate or too expensive in terms of lost rig time.
Benets
Te Armada sampling system has been designed with extreme sour gas wells in mind.
Te inert nature of the ceramic coated sampler limits not only hazards related to
stress corrosion cracking of conventional 17-4 PH sample tools but also facilitates
measurement of trace elements such as mercury and H
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bore ID to permit unobstructed passage of wireline or tubing conveyed intervention
tools without damaging the samplers. Because of its unique features, the Armada
carrier can be fully assembled and pressure tested at the base before being shipped to
location. At location, only the nitrogen sections need to be charged and the Armada
system is ready to run. Tis results in signifcant reduction in time and personnel
costs and improved safety.
Specification of the Armada Sampler Carrier
Carrier Version: 5-in. 7-in.
Carrier Length: 384 in. 224 in.
Carrier Weight: 1,137 lbs 1,025 lbs
Carrier OD: 5.375 in. 7.03 in.
Carrier ID: 2.25 in. 3.50 in.
Maximum allowed surface
nitrogen charge pressure: 11,500 psi 15,000 psi
Connections to tool string: 3 7/8 CAS Box X Pin 5 1/4 CAS Box X Pin
Maximum Differential Pressure: 15,000 psi 15,000 psi
Maximum Working Temperature: 400 F (204 C) 400 F (204 C)
Can run up to nine Can run up to nine
Configuration: samplers and one samplers and one
gauge set gauge set
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FLUID SAMPLING
For more information about Halliburtons Armada

sampling system, contact

your local Halliburton representative or e-mail welltesting@halliburton.com.
7-in. Armada systems cross section showing
smooth bore and nitrogen tubes
5-in. Armada systems cross section showing smooth bore
Armada Ceramic Coated Inconel

Samplers
Sampler Length: 186.5 in.
Sampler Weight: 36.5 lbs
Sampler OD: 1 in.
Sampler Volume: 400 cc
Max Working Pressure: 20,000 psi
Max Working Temperature: 400 F (204 C)
Inconel is a registered trademark of Huntington Alloys.
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