Horizontal Completion Systems

Halliburton is set apart from other frac sleeve providers by its

ability to test various sleeve systems during development and
sustaining using specialized testing facilities such as the
5,200 ft (1600 m) horizontal flow loop in Duncan,
Oklahoma, or the Mike Adams horizontal well test facility
located at the Technology Center in Carrollton, Texas. This
translates into more robust, field-ready systems that lead the
way in frac sleeve technology.

A vital part of the completion used for hydraulic fracturing of

horizontal/highly deviated wells is the system used to
annularly isolate the sleeves to help create transverse
fractures. RapidSuite sleeve systems have been used
successfully with all types of annular isolation products
including swellable packers, hydraulic-set packers, and
cement. And, Halliburton is able to offer industry-leading
technology for each of these isolation methods.

Halliburton offers complete horizontal hydraulic fracturing

solutions from frac design to completion selection for the
most effective treatments. Frac fluid selection, pumping
design and surface hardware, cementing programs
completion systems all working together to provide a
coordinated and optimized well treatment program for
maximum well performance.

HAL37328

HAL37451

From the many baffle sizes offered with the RapidStage

sleeve system to the time-saving multi-entry sleeve
RapidFrac system, Halliburton's RapidSuite frac sleeve
portfolio provides the right completion solution for the most
challenging of frac stimulation applications.

Specialized testing facilities such as the horizontal flow loop (left) and the Mike Adams Test Well (right) have helped make Halliburton an industry leader
in frac sleeve technology.

Horizontal Completion Systems

4-1

Horizontal Completion Systems

No two formations are alike. In fact, there are often

significant variations even within a given formation. These
variations create many demands on the completion for
stimulation and production purposes. Halliburton's
RapidSuite sleeve technology includes hydraulic fracturing
sleeves for a wide range of options to create the most effective
and efficient hydraulic stimulation completion system for
your application.

RapidStage Sleeve System

The RapidStage sleeve system optimizes the completion of
multi-interval wellbores by enabling highly accurate
placement of stimulation treatments without intervention.
This helps ensure the stimulation treatment covers targeted
areas in the wellbore and maximizes the stimulated reservoir
area. The RapidStage system can be run into a wellbore using
a casing string to surface or the VersaFlex liner hanger
system to help enable a reliable, trouble-free installation.
The RapidStage system incorporates the proven RapidStage
sleeve, RapidStart Initiator sleeve, and a means of sleeve
isolation. Halliburton offers several isolation options for a
variety of reservoir conditions. Isolation in an openhole
completion can be achieved with either the versatile
Swellpacker isolation system or ZoneGuardSR packer.
Cemented applications are also an option for the majority
of the available sizes using Halliburton SoluCem acidsoluble cement.

Horizontal Completion Systems

HAL36425

RapidStage
Sleeve

To activate the RapidStage sleeves, frac balls are dropped in

sequence, smallest to largest, from surface using the
Halliburton pneumatic ball launcher. The frac balls seal on a
corresponding millable baffle shifting the sleeve open,
diverting flow through ports in the sleeve, and providing
isolation from previous stages. After stimulation, cleanup is
assisted by flowing all lower zones simultaneously. If desired,
the frac balls and landing baffles can be milled out to provide
full open ID through the sleeves.
The RapidStart Initiator sleeve allows for interventionless
opening and stimulation of the toe stage. This provides a
means to pump down the frac balls to actuate the RapidStage
sleeves.
The RapidStart Initiator sleeve is an air-chambered tool that
is shear pinned prior to running in the hole based on the
wellbore conditions and is activated using applied pressure.

RapidStart Initiator
Sleeve

Swellpacker Isolation System

RapidStage Sleeve System for Openhole Completions

4-2

Horizontal Completion Systems

HAL36960

RapidStage Sleeve System for Cemented Applications

Features
Up to 41 individual intervals
Can be used with cement isolation
Positive locking engagement when sleeve is opened
10,000 psi in 350F rated standard service
HPHT and sour service available
Benefits
Enables continuous pumping of multi-interval stimulation
treatments
Requires no intervention
Horizontal Completion Systems

Reduces completion cycle time

Provides positive stimulation treatment placement

HAL24633

RapidStart Initiator Sleeve

The RapidStart Initiator sleeve allows for an
interventionless stimulation treatment and serves as the toe
opening sleeve in a frac sleeve completion. This sleeve is
activated using tubing/casing pressure that exceeds a
predetermined shear pinned value. The Initiator sleeve uses
an air-chambered sleeve that operates solely off of absolute
tubing pressure. Once opened, the Initiator sleeve can be
used for stimulation of the first zone and/or as the flow path
to pump the first ball down to the lowest zone comprising the
RapidFrac and RapidStage sleeves.

RapidStart
Initiator Sleeve

Horizontal Completion Systems

4-3

RapidStage System
Casing
Size
in.

Tool OD
in.

Nominal
Tool ID
in.

Minimum Open
Hole Size
in.

Maximum
Baffle ID
in.

Minimum
Baffle ID
in.

Maximum
Temperature
Rating
F

Maximum
Pressure
Rating
psi

2 7/8

3.95

2.40

4.25

2.192

1.04

350

10,000

3 1/2

4.40

2.99

4.75

2.628

1.04

350

10,000

5.60

3.83

5.875

3.556

0.96

350

10,000

5.75

3.83

5.875

3.556

0.96

400

15,000

5 1/2

6.50

4.67

7.875

4.400

0.96

350

10,000

7.95

6.004

8.375

4.400

1.04

350

10,000

4 1/2

5000 Series RapidStage System Balls and Baffles, RapidFrac Sleeve Rate
Maximum Rate
bbl/min
Zone

Baffle ID
in.

4 1/2-in. Baffle
Part Number

5 1/2-in. Baffle
Part Number

Ball OD
in.

Ball
Part Number

5000 Series

RapidFrac

1.040

101867812

101901825

1.125

101845696

17

1.165

101867813

101901826

1.250

101845697

22

Horizontal Completion Systems

1.290

101867814

101901827

1.375

101845698

26

1.415

101867815

101901828

1.500

101845699

32

1.540

101867816

101901829

1.625

101845700

37

1.665

101867817

101901830

1.750

101845702

44

40
46

1.790

101867818

101901831

1.875

101845703

50

1.915

101867819

101901832

2.000

101845331

58

53

2.040

101867820

101901833

2.125

101845704

65

60

10

2.165

101867821

101901834

2.250

101845705

74

67
75

11

2.290

101867822

101901835

2.375

101845707

83

12a

2.415

101867823

101901836

2.500

101845708

92

84

13

2.540

101867824

101901837

2.625

101845709

102

93

14

2.665

101867825

101901838

2.750

101845710

112

101
111

15

2.790

101867826

101901839

2.875

101845711

123

16

2.915

101867827

101901840

3.000

101845712

135

121

17

3.040

101867828

101901841

3.125

101845713

147

132

18

3.155

101898966

101901842

3.280

101898867

158

142
156

19

3.310

101898967

101901843

3.443

101898869

174

20

3.473

101898968

101901844

3.615

101898870

191

172

21

3.645

101901845

3.792

101901845

211

190

22

3.882

101901846

3.975

101901846

239

215
229

23

4.005

101901847

4.168

101901847

254

24

4.198

101901848

4.370

101901848

279

252

25

4.400

101901849

4.580

101901849

307

276

Smallest baffle used with 5 1/2-in. RapidFrac System cementing

4-4

Horizontal Completion Systems

RapidFrac Sleeve System

The RapidFrac sleeve system provides operators new
options for completing horizontal multi-interval wellbores to
help enable highly accurate placement of fractures with
minimal or no intervention. This multi-entry sleeve system
allows access to multiple fracture points within an isolated
interval, and its unique ball activation feature helps enable a
totally interventionless completion.
The RapidFrac completion assembly can be run into the
wellbore using the VersaFlex liner hanger system or
production casing to surface. Based on the reservoir
conditions, isolation can be achieved with either the
Swellpacker isolation system or ZoneGuard SR packers
for an openhole completion.

Cement isolation is also an option for larger casing size

sleeves.
The system uses RapidFrac sleeves and a RapidStage sleeve
within a single interval. This exposes the reservoir face to
multiple fracture points, similar to the plug and perf
process without the loss of time, waste of water resources, or
extended exposure of personnel. Numerous fracture points
can be used within an isolated interval in a given zone. Up to
20 intervals can be used for the completion.

RapidStage
Sleeve

RapidStart
Initiator Sleeve

Swellpacker Isolation System

Horizontal Completion Systems

HAL36485

RapidFrac
Sleeves

RapidFrac Sleeve System for Openhole Applications

RapidStage
Sleeve

RapidStart Initiator
Sleeve

HAL36932

RapidFrac
Sleeves

RapidFrac Sleeve System for Cemented Applications

Horizontal Completion Systems

4-5

RapidFrac Sleeve
The RapidFrac sleeve uses a delayed opening mechanism
that enables a single ball to open multiple RapidFrac sleeves
before landing on the RapidStage sleeve, which is isolated
within an interval.
Once the ball lands on the RapidStage sleeve, increased
casing ID pressure will open the RapidStage sleeve during
which time the RapidFrac sleeves are metering to the open
position, allowing multiple fracture points (sub-intervals)
within the interval.
Each RapidFrac and RapidStage sleeve has ports that can be
modified to allow each sleeve within a sub-interval to be
tailored to specific flow requirements to maximize the
stimulation treatment. Each interval uses our proven
composite balls, which can be launched from the Halliburton
pneumatic ball launcher. After stimulation, cleanup is
assisted by flowing all lower zones simultaneously.
Features
10,000 psi pressure rating
350F
High fracturing rates
Used with a variety of isolation methods

Single ball activates all sleeves in a given interval

Maximum of 20 intervals per well
Composite ball activated
Standard service
Benefits
Alternative to plug and perforate process
Need for wireline intervention and its associated risks
eliminated
Stimulation cycle time reduced from weeks to days or from
days to hours with continuous pumping
Over displacement of proppant reduced
Water requirements reduced when compared to pumping
plugs and guns on depth
Number of flow ports on each RapidFrac and RapidStage
sleeve may be tailored for a specific treatment regimen

4-6

HAL36115

Horizontal Completion Systems

90 to 180 sec delay on initial opening for each

RapidFrac sleeve

RapidFrac
Sleeve

Horizontal Completion Systems

RapidFrac Sleeve
Zone

Tool Size
in.

Composite
Ball Size
in.

Baffle
Size
in.

Maximum
Rate
bbl/min

4 1/2

1.750

1.665

40

4 1/2

1.875

1.790

46

4 1/2

2.000

1.915

53

4 1/2

2.125

2.040

60

4 1/2

2.250

2.165

67

4 1/2

2.375

2.290

75

4 1/2

2.500

2.415

84

4 1/2

2.625

2.540

93

4 1/2

2.750

2.665

100

10

4 1/2

2.875

2.790

100
100

11

4 1/2

3.000

2.915

12

4 1/2

3.125

3.040

100

13

4 1/2

3.280

3.155

100

14

4 1/2

3.443

3.310

100

15

4 1/2

3.615

3.473

100

16

5 1/2

3.792

3.645

100

17

5 1/2

3.975

3.822

100

18

5 1/2

4.168

4.005

100

19

5 1/2

4.370

4.198

100

20

5 1/2

4.580

4.400

100

Horizontal Completion Systems

Horizontal Completion Systems

4-7

RapidStart Initiator Sleeve

The RapidStart Initiator sleeve provides an interventionless
means of establishing an initial flow path from the tubing/
casing ID to the OD during multi-zone fracturing or plug
and perf operations. Activation is achieved by using absolute
pressure on the sleeve ID that exceeds a predetermined shear
pinned value. Designed for extreme environments, the sleeve
can be cemented in place without losing functionality.
The RapidStart Initiator sleeve uses an air-chambered
mechanism that operates solely off absolute tubing pressure.
Prior to running the completion, the sleeve is pinned
according to opening requirements dictated by the
hydrostatics of the well, other tubing pressure-operated tools,
and casing pressure ratings. Opening the internal sleeve
allows flow to be diverted through ports in the outer case
from the ID. Once opened, the sleeve can be used for
stimulation of the first zone in a plug and perf type
completion, thereby eliminating the need for coiled tubing to
establish circulation. Additionally, the sleeve may be used as
the first zone in a frac sleeve completion system, such as the
RapidStage or RapidFrac systems.
The rugged construction and debris-tolerant design allows
the RapidStart Initiator sleeve to be successfully run in
cemented applications in both horizontal and vertical wells.

Tubing/casing internal pressure activation

Available with 10,000 psi and 15,000 psi differential ratings
or 15,000 psi and 20,000 psi absolute pressure ratings
(HPHT)
Positive locking engagement when sleeve is opened
Available in standard service and CO2 (S13Cr)
Benefits
Allows for interventionless opening of cemented
completion string toe, eliminating coiled tubing
perforating

HAL24633

Horizontal Completion Systems

Features
Interventionless completion compatibility

RapidStart
Initiator Sleeve

Provides flow path to pump first frac stage and displace

first stage ball

4-8

Horizontal Completion Systems

RapidStart Initiator Sleeve

Casing
Size
in.

Tool OD
in. (mm)

Tool ID
in. (mm)

Minimum
Openhole Size
in. (mm)

Maximum
Temperature
F (C)

Maximum
Absolute Pressure
psi (kPa)

Maximum
Differential Pressure
psi (kPa)

Maximum
Pump Rate
bbl/min

4 1/2

5.60
(142.24)

3.00
(76.20)

5.875
(149.23)

350
(177)

15,000
(103.421)

10,000
(68.948)

100

4 1/2
HPHT

5.75
(146.15)

3.00
(76.20)

6.00
(152.40)

400
(204)

20,000
(137.880)

15,000
(103.410)

100

4 1/2
S13Cr

5.60
(142.24)

3.00
(76.20)

5.875
(149.23)

350
(177)

15,000
(103.421)

10,000
(68.948)

100

5 1/2

6.50
(165.10)

4.00
(101.60)

6.875
(174.63)

350
(177)

15,000
(103.421)

10,000
(68.948)

100

Horizontal Completion Systems

Horizontal Completion Systems

4-9

RapidShift Sleeve System

The RapidShift stimulation and production sleeve system
allows selective multi-zone stimulation treatment through
the production string. This versatile sleeve can be operated
by either a mechanical hydraulic shifting tool run on either
coiled tubing or jointed tubing or by using a ball-drop
system. Opening the sleeve permits zonal stimulation
through the selected tool and diverts the flow through the
ports in the RapidShift sleeve. After stimulation, cleanup is
assisted by flowing all lower zones simultaneously.
There is no limit to the number of RapidShift sleeves that can
be run in a single string when using the mechanical/
hydraulic shifting device. Once completed, the RapidShift
sleeve will function as a standard production device, allowing
full wellbore access.
Features
10,000 psi pressure rating
Can be shifted with coiled tubing or jointed-pipe methods
Allows sleeve to be opened or closed in a single coiled
tubing or jointed-pipe trip
Available in standard service

Ball-activated version available for interventionless

completion
Benefits
Stimulates multiple zones and helps maintain wellbore
integrity during completion
Eliminates restrictions during production, allowing full
wellbore access

RapidShift Sleeve
Mechanical Shifting Tool

4-10

RapidShiftSleeve
Mechanical Shift

HAL37547

HAL37555

HAL37548

Functions as a conventional sliding sleeve during

production

HAL17017

Horizontal Completion Systems

Can be mechanically shifted with a mechanical/hydraulic

shifting tool

RapidShift Sleeve
Ball Drop

Horizontal Completion Systems

30 Plus RapidStage Balls and Baffles

Zone

Baffle ID
in.

3 1/2-in. Baffle
Part Number

4 1/2-in. Baffle
Part Number

5 1/2-in. Baffle
Part Number

Ball OD
in.

Ball
Part Number

Maximum Rate
bbl/min

0.965

102181666

102054013

102098607

1.000

102067554

19

1.025

102181667

102054014

102098608

1.060

102067691

21

1.085

102181668

102054015

102098609

1.120

102067692

24

1.145

102181669

102054016

102098610

1.180

102067693

27

1.205

102181670

102054017

102098611

1.240

102067694

30

1.265

102181671

102054018

102098612

1.300

102067695

33

1.325

102181672

102054019

102098613

1.360

102067696

36

1.385

102181673

102054020

102098614

1.420

102067697

39

1.445

102181674

102054021

102098617

1.480

102067698

43

10

1.505

102181675

102058592

102098618

1.540

102067699

46

11a

1.565

102181676

102058593

102098619

1.600

102067700

50

12

1.625

102181677

102058594

102098620

1.660

102067701

54

13

1.685

102181678

102058595

102098621

1.720

102067702

58

14

1.745

102181679

102058596

102098622

1.780

102067703

62

15b

1.805

102181680

102058597

102098623

1.841

102067704

66

16

1.866

102181681

102058598

102098624

1.904

102067705

71

17

1.929

102181682

102058599

102098625

1.968

102067706

76

18

1.993

102181683

102058600

102098626

2.033

102067707

81

19

2.058

102181684

102058601

102098639

2.099

102067708

86

20

2.124

102181685

102058602

102098640

2.167

102067709

92

21

2.192

102181686

102058603

102098641

2.236

102067710

98

2.261

102181687

102058604

102098642

2.307

102067711

104

2.332

102181688

102058605

102098643

2.379

102067712

111

24

2.404

102181689

102058606

102098644

2.452

102067713

117

25

2.477

102181690

102058607

102098645

2.527

102067714

125

26

2.552

102058608

102098646

2.603

102067715

132

27

2.628

102058609

102098647

2.681

102067716

140

28

2.706

102058610

102098648

2.761

102067717

149

29

2.786

102058611

102098650

2.842

102067718

158

30

2.867

102058612

102098651

2.925

102067719

167

31

2.950

102058613

102098652

3.009

102067720

177

32

3.034

102058614

102098653

3.104

102067721

187

33

3.129

102058615

102098654

3.201

102067722

199

34

3.226

102058616

102098655

3.301

102067723

212

35

3.326

102072103

102098656

3.414

102067724

225

36

3.439

102072104

102098657

3.531

102067725

241

37

3.556

102072105

102098658

3.650

102067726

257

38

3.882

102098662

3.975

101901846

307

39

4.005

102098663

4.168

101901847

327

40

4.198

102098664

4.370

101901848

359

41

4.400

102098665

4.580

101901849

394

Smallest baffle used with 4 1/2-in. RapidStage cementing

Smallest baffle used with 5 1/2-in. RapidStage cementing
3 1/2-in. size not qualified for cemented applications
b

Horizontal Completion Systems

4-11

Horizontal Completion Systems

22
23

RapidShift Sleeve
(Ball Drop and Mechanical Shift Versions)
Casing
Size
in.

Material

Tool OD
in. (mm)

Tool ID
in. (mm)

Minimum
Openhole Size
in. (mm)

Maximum
Temperature*
F (C)

Maximum
Pressure*
psi (MPa)

Number of Interventionless
Zones
(Ball Drop Only)**
Uncemented

Cemented

3 1/2

125 ksi
Minimum Yield
Alloy Steel

4.4
(111.76)

2.88
(73.15)

4.75
(120.65)

350
(177)

10,000
(68.95)

25

Not Qualified

4 1/2

125 ksi
Minimum Yield
Alloy Steel

5.7
(144.78)

3.75
(95.25)

6.125
(155.58)

350
(177)

11,000
(75.84)

37

27

4 1/2

110 ksi
Minimum Yield
Super 13 Chrome

5.7
(144.78)

3.75
(95.25)

6.125
(155.58)

350
(177)

10,000
(68.95)

37

27

5 1/2

125 ksi
Minimum Yield
Alloy Steel

7.5
(190.50)

4.67
(118.62)

7.875
(200.03)

350
(177)

10,000
(68.95)

41

27

*All ratings for the material and maximum tool OD listed above. Contact your local Halliburton representative for tools made from materials or dimensions
other than those listed.
**This is the maximum number of zones available using the 30 plus ball/baffle combinations; 5000-series ball/baffle combinations are more limited.
The maximum pump rates are limited by the baffle size. Refer to literature on the ball/baffle combinations.

Hydraulically Activated Shifting Tools For RapidShift Sleeves

Horizontal Completion Systems

Tool
Size
in.

Part
Number

3.5

101975062

4.5
4.5

Tool OD at
Maximum Key
Expansion*
in. (mm)

Tool OD
Retracted
in. (mm)

Top
Thread
in.

Maximum
Temperature
F (C)

Minimum Pressure
to Expand Keys
psi (Mpa)

3.52
(89.41)

2.72

1 1/2 AMMT

350
(177)

600
(4.14)

101930910

4.158
(105.61)

3.61

2 3/8 - 5.95
API EU

350
(177)

500
(3.45)

102112937

4.23
(107.44)

3.36

2 3/8 - 5.95
API EU

350
(177)

500
(3.45)

5.5-in. sizes are also available; request 142DSS7.

*Key expansion will only expand until it contacts the ID it is being passed through. The maximum expansion is limited by key hard
stops in the tool itself.
This table lists the standard bi-directional shifting tools.
Other shifters are available. Contact your local Halliburton representative for more information.

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Horizontal Completion Systems

ZoneGuard SR Packer
Halliburtons ZoneGuard SR (Short Radius) packer is
designed for situations where tight radius well conditions are
anticipated. The packer uses a multi-durometer element
package with a unique backup and deployment system to
deliver unsurpassed sealing performance in a wide range of
openhole conditions. The design features an anti-preset
feature to help protect against premature setting of the packer
during running operations. The packer can be used for zonal
isolation in formation control, selective stimulation, and
fracturing applications.
The ZoneGuard SR packer is run as an integral part of the
production casing or casing string. The packer is set with
hydraulic pressure either by setting a plug beneath the tool,
or when plugging the completion string is not possible, by
running a isolation straddle tool across the packer.
Applications
Horizontal or vertical completions
Openhole isolation
Stimulation
Stage cementing
Water shutoff
Horizontal Completion Systems

Gas shutoff
Production testing
Selective production
Features
Long-term isolation reliability
Small running OD
Compact length for short radius well conditions
Anti-preset feature
Multi-piece/multi-durometer element package
Adjustable setting shear value
Internal locking system

Benefits
Ideally suited for short radius and higher differentials
Enables selective production management in horizontal
wellbores

HAL36315

Multiple hydraulic setting methods

ZoneGuard SR
Packer

Offers the ability to reliably control inflow or injection

within selected sections of the wellbore

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ZoneGuard SR Packer
Part
Number

Tool
Connection
in.

Maximum
Metal OD
in.

Minimum
ID
in.

Minimum
Bore Hole
in.

Maximum
Bore Hole
in.

Length

102053962

4 1/2
Blank

5.65

3.850

5 7/8

6 1/4

102053960

4 1/2
13.5 lb API-LC

5.65

3.850

5 7/8

102053961

4 1/2
13.5 lb API-BC

5.65

3.850

102123418

5 1/2
23.0 lb API-LC

7.25

102123419

5 1/2
23.0 lb API-BC

102123420

Temperature
Rating
F

Pressure Rating
psi

70.48

325

up to 10,000

6 1/4

60.01

325

up to 10,000

5 7/8

6 1/4

63.98

325

up to 10,000

4.670

7 1/2

7 7/8

80.24

325

up to 10,000

7.25

4.670

7 1/2

7 7/8

80.24

325

up to 10,000

5 1/2
Blank

7.25

4.670

7 1/2

7 7/8

80.24

325

up to 10,000

102107206

5 1/2
20.0 lb API-LC

8.00

4.670

8 1/2

8 3/4

80.36

325

up to 10,000

102148005

5 1/2
23.0 lb API-BC

8.00

4.670

8 1/2

8 3/4

80.36

325

up to 10,000

102148006

5 1/2
Blank

8.00

4.670

8 1/2

8 3/4

80.36

325

up to 10,000

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Swellpacker Isolation System

The Swellpacker system can be used in cased or openhole

environments. In some openhole applications, operators may
be able to avoid cementing and perforating altogether,
reducing the expense associated with these operations. By
reducing well construction costs, saving rig time, and
isolating producing zones, the Swellpacker system helps
enable previously unachievable levels of oilfield performance.

HAL32568

For well integrity issues, the Swellpacker isolation system can

also be used to complement the primary cement job. The
system provides comprehensive long-term zonal isolation,
increasing the productive life of the well and minimizing the
potential for an expensive workover operation. This
combination of proven technologies provides an effective
means to address both micro-annulus concerns and
incomplete cement sheath issues.

Swellpacker Isolation System

To ensure that the oil or water contained within the well fluid
does not affect the packer while it is run into the hole,
Halliburton has engineered several systems that can delay the
swelling process. These systems enable control of the
elastomer swelling process as the setting time can be tailored
according to the customers needs, mitigating the risk of
premature setting while optimizing the operating envelope.
The swelling delay systems include polymers with built-in
slower swelling properties and a variety of applied diffusion
barriers. Customizing a design with either of these options,
or using in combination, allows for creation of a well-specific
engineered product.

End Ring Design

In addition to the elastomer compound development,
Halliburton continues to innovate in all areas of Swellpacker
isolation system design, including the end rings. These
important components assist in increasing the differential
pressure capability and guide the packer when run into the
hole. Depending on the application and metallurgy
requirements, the design can be anchored using set screws, a
crimping process, or welding.
Halliburton has developed the K2 end ring, which protects
the rubber element while running in hole and further
eliminates element extrusion once the packer is set. One of
the benefits of this unique end ring is the ability to shorten
tool length, while maintaining differential pressure. It also
increases absolute differential pressure performance of the
tools with testing performed to 15,000 psi across the packer.

K2 End Ring

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Cementing Support

Swelling Delay Systems

HAL32569

Todays oilfield requires operators to find simpler, safer, and

more stable downhole technologies. The Swellpacker
isolation system is an innovation that meets all of these
criteria. The technology is based on the swelling properties of
rubber in hydrocarbons or water, or in both. It swells up to
200%, sealing the annulus around the pipe to achieve
effective zonal isolation. Once deployed, the rubber retains
its flexibility, allowing the Swellpacker isolation system to
adapt to shifts in the formation over time, retaining the
integrity of the seal. Its self-healing properties make this a
truly innovative technology for all zonal isolation
applications. This bonded-to-pipe product can be delivered
with any element length depending on the basepipe length.
Since the rubber is bonded to the basepipe, it is extremely
robust and can hold significant differential pressures.

Swellpacker Cable System

The Swellpacker system can be delivered with a unique cable
feed-through option that enables the passage of single or
multiple control lines and flatpacks for downhole
monitoring, chemical injection, and SmartWell completions
without the need to cut the cables or lines. This removes the
requirement for cable splices, control line cuts, and cable
stripping, greatly reducing the risk of failure. It provides an
annular seal in cased and open hole, and a seal around the
control lines or flatpacks capable of holding differential
pressure. Installation of the cables through the Swellpacker
system is performed on the rig floor at the time of running
the completion and requires no extra rig time.

Applications
Open and cased hole isolations
Stimulation placement
Open and cased hole straddles
SmartWell completion systems
Monitoring and chemical injection
Water control
Multilaterals
Stand-alone screen sand control
Compartmentalization for screen/ICD completions
Gravel pack isolation
Well construction
Features
Manufactured on any oilfield tubular
Suitable for cased and open holes
Robust construction
No moving parts
Spliceless cable feed-through option
Self-healing, interventionless technology
Can be run in most all fluid environments

Engineered swelling delay system

Benefits
No specialist operator required for installation

HAL32625

Horizontal Completion Systems

Multiple polymers available to provide oil swelling, water

swelling, and hybrid swelling solutions

Casing integrity is maintained

Swellpacker Cable System

Installation
To install the systems, simply perform standard pre-job
checks, then run in hole as part of the reservoir completion
string or liner system. At that point, either produce the well
to begin the swelling process, allow the current well fluid to
swell the packer systems prior to operations, or circulate
down the designed swelling fluid. The simplicity of the
operation means that specialized installation personnel are
not required.
For the cable design, Halliburton provides the installation
tool that fits easily on the rotary cable and installs the control
cable or flatpack through the packer.

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Perfect seal for irregular borehole geometry

Alternative solution to cementing and perforating in
certain applications
Complements cement to resolve well integrity issues
Helps reduce operational risk
Isolates producing zones more effectively
Helps reduce well costs and rig time
Cable feature increases system reliability by eliminating
cable splicing and enables openhole SmartWell
completions

Horizontal Completion Systems

Bonded-to-Pipe Tools
Operating
Condition

Oil Swelling (OS)

Water Swelling (WS)

Hybrid Swelling (HS)

Comments

Run in Hole Fluid:

Oil-Based Mud

Design to suit
applications

All fluid systems

Design to suit applications

Contact Halliburton for

engineered delay system

Run in Hole Fluid:

Water-Based Mud

All fluid systems

Design to suit applications

Design to suit applications

Contact Halliburton for

engineered delay system

Temperature Range

30 - 390F (0 - 200C)

30 - 390F (0 - 200C)

OS: 30 - 390F (0 - 200C)

WS: 265 - 390F (130 - 200C)

Reservoir Fluid:
Liquid Hydrocarbon

Wide range of crude oil tested;

swelling rate is a function of
fluid viscosity

Does not swell in

hydrocarbons

Wide range of crude oil tested.

Swelling rate is a function of
fluid viscosity

Contact Halliburton for

design and simulations

Reservoir Fluid:
Oil with High
Water Cut

Swells in traces of
hydrocarbon fluid

All fluid systems; swelling

depends on temperature
and salinity

Swells in traces of
hydrocarbon fluid; water
swelling depends on
temperature and salinity

Contact Halliburton for

design and simulations

Reservoir Fluid:
Water

Does not swell

Wide range of fresh and saline

water tested

Wide range of fresh and saline

water tested

Salinity and temperature

affect swell time

Reservoir Fluid:
Gas Condensate

Swells in traces of
hydrocarbon fluid

Requires contact with waterbased fluid for permanent seal

Swells in traces of
hydrocarbon fluid

Contact Halliburton for

design and simulations

Differential
Pressure Capability

Up to 15,000 psi
(1032 bar)

Up to 10,000 psi
(690 bar)

Up to 10,000 psi
(690 bar)

Contact Halliburton for

application-specific pressure ratings

Time to Set

Varies based on designs and well conditions

Can be engineered for swelling delays of 1-20 days

Contact Halliburton for

application-specific simulations

Chemical Resistance

Common oilfield chemicals

Contact Halliburton for

application-specific questions

Element Length

Application and basepipe dependent

Contact Halliburton for

length requirement

Basepipe
Tensile/Burst/
Collapse/Metallurgy

Customer supplied or Halliburton purchased to match specifications

Can be built on any oilfield tubulars

Horizontal Completion Systems

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Swellpacker Slip-On Isolation System

The Swellpacker slip-on isolation
system is based on the swelling
properties of rubber in hydrocarbons
and/or water, swelling up to 200% to
seal the annulus around the pipe for
effective zonal isolation. This unique
slip-on packer retains a full length
internal seal against the pipe. Once
deployed, the rubber retains its
flexibility, allowing the Swellpacker
system to adapt to formation shifts over
time to maintain seal integrity. Its selfhealing properties make it a truly
innovative technology for all zonal
isolation applications.
The Swellpacker slip-on isolation
system does not require basepipe to be
supplied up front in the manufacturing
process and is installed at the service
location or rig site by sliding over the
pin end of the casing or tubing joint.
This allows storing and stocking of the
tools, simplifying logistics, and
reducing cost significantly.
Horizontal Completion Systems

The system can be used in cased or

openhole environments. In some
openhole applications, operators may be
able to avoid cementing and perforating
altogether, reducing the expense
associated with these operations.
Cementing Support
For well integrity issues, the
Swellpacker slip-on system can also be
used to complement the primary
cement job. The system provides
comprehensive long-term zonal
isolation, increasing the productive life
of the well and minimizing potential for
an expensive workover operation. This
combination of proven technologies
provides an effective means to address
both micro-annulus concerns and
incomplete cement sheath issues.

Slip-On Convenience
Traditionally, swellable packers
achieved high differential pressure
ratings based on the area in contact
with the casing wall or borehole.
Element length is a key parameter for
the contact area. The resulting
differential pressure, and therefore the
shorter slip-on designs, traditionally
had lower pressure holding capabilities.

These enable control of the elastomer

swelling process as the setting time can
be tailored according to customer
needs, mitigating premature setting risk
while optimizing the operating
envelope. The systems include
polymers with built-in slower swelling
properties and a variety of applied
diffusion barriers. Customizing a
design with either of these options,
or using them in combination, allows
for creation of a well-specific
engineered product.

Halliburton has developed shorter slipon tools that can handle the higher
differential ratings previously only
achievable through a longer bonded-topipe product. One of those designs, the
Swellpacker HPE (high performance
element) slip-on isolation system
incorporates the K2 end ring to protect
the rubber element while running in
hole and support the rubber during and
after the swelling process. In addition,
the next generation of the Lite family,
the Swellpacker Lite II slip-on isolation
system, has been redesigned to create a
step change in slip-on tool capability.

Applications
Swellpacker slip-on isolation systems
can be key components in gravel packs
for isolation and stand-alone screen
completions to reduce fines migration.
In reservoirs prone to sand production,
the slip-on tool helps enable increased
productivity and reduced well
construction costs since it can be
installed without specialized operating
personnel. In completions using inflow
control devices, slip-on tools are used
to create shorter compartments for
improved reservoir management.

Swelling Delay Systems

To ensure the oil or water contained
within the well fluid does not affect the
packer while it is run into the hole,
Halliburton has engineered several
systems that delay the swelling process.

HA

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Swellpacker Slip-On Isolation System

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Horizontal Completion Systems

For many reservoirs using inflow control technology, the

Constrictor slip-on isolation system can be an ideal device
due to its simple design and reliable performance.

Features
Suitable for cased and open holes

One of the main applications for slip-on systems is with

hydraulic stimulation operations. Halliburton horizontal
completions provide operators with new options for
completing horizontal multi-zone wellbores and enable
highly accurate fracture placement with little to no
intervention. The service allows operators to selectively
access, isolate, and stimulate multiple payzones in a single
wellbore with the option to close off one or more zones at a
future date. This makes multi-zone stimulation possible in a
shorter time interval, leading to reduced overall well
completion costs.

Robust construction

Install on any non-upset basepipe

No moving parts
Self-healing, interventionless technology
Can be run in most all fluid environments
Multiple polymers available to provide oil swelling, water
swelling, and hybrid swelling solutions
Engineered swelling delay system
Benefits
No specialist operator required for installation
Casing integrity is maintained
Simplified logistics
Permits last minute adjustments to placement

HA

Perfect seal for irregular borehole geometry

L32

576

Protect sand screens from plugging

Alternative solution to cementing and perforating

Constrictor Slip-On Isolation System

Helps reduce operational risk

Isolates producing zones more effectively
Helps reduce well costs and rig time

Slip-On Tools
Operating Condition

Oil Swelling (OS)

Water Swelling (WS)

Hybrid Swelling (HS)

Comments

Run in Hole Fluid:

Oil-Based Mud

Design to suit applications

Does not swell in

hydrocarbons

Design to suit applications

Contact Halliburton for

engineered delay system

Run in Hole Fluid:

Water-Based Mud

All fluid systems

Design to suit applications

Design to suit applications

Contact Halliburton for

engineered delay system

Temperature Range

30 - 390F (0 - 200C)

30 - 390F (0 - 200C)

OS: 30 - 390F (0 - 200C)

WS: 265 - 390F (130 - 200C)

Reservoir Fluid:
Liquid Hydrocarbon

Wide range of crude oil tested;

swelling rate is a function of
fluid viscosity

Does not swell in

hydrocarbons

Wide range of crude oil tested;

swelling rate is a function of
fluid viscosity

Contact Halliburton for

design and simulations

Reservoir Fluid:
Oil with High
Water Cut

Swells in traces of
hydrocarbon fluid

All fluid systems;

swelling depends on
temperature and salinity

Swells in traces of
hydrocarbon fluid; water
swelling depends on
temperature and salinity

Contact Halliburton for

design and simulations

Reservoir Fluid:
Water

Does not swell

Wide range of fresh and

saline water tested

Wide range of fresh and

saline water tested

Salinity and temperature

affect swell time

Reservoir Fluid:
Gas Condensate

Swells in traces of
hydrocarbon fluid

Requires contact with waterbased fluid for permanent seal

Swells in traces of
hydrocarbon fluid

Contact Halliburton for

design and simulations

Differential
Pressure Capability

Up to 5,000 psi
(345 bar)

Up to 1,000 psi
(70 bar)

Up to 5,000 psi
(345 bar)

Contact Halliburton for

application-specific pressure ratings

Time to Set

Varies based on designs and well conditions

Can be engineered for swelling delays of 1-20 days.

Contact Halliburton for

application-specific simulations

Chemical Resistance

Common oilfield chemicals

Contact Halliburton for

application-specific questions

Element Length

Standard lengths are 0.3 m, 0.5 m, and 1 m

Custom lengths available

on request

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Horizontal Completion Systems

Installation
Slide the slip-on system onto the basepipe, securing in place
with Halliburton end rings. Run in hole with assembly. The
tool simplicity means installation does not require specialist
attention and can be fitted by personnel at the rig site.

Pneumatic Ball Launcher

The Pneumatic Ball Launcher enables continuous pumping
during stimulation when using RapidSuite ball-actuated
stimulation sleeves. The ball-launching pods can be installed
on top of the wellhead isolation tool, directly on the
wellhead, or trailer mounted. The sleeve activation balls are
loaded into the launching pods in sequence of their
deployment. Each ball is launched individually by means
of a remote console that can be locked out to prevent
accidental deployment.

Benefits
Eliminates the need to install balls manually
Remote operation helps keep personnel away from
dangerous areas
Promotes continuous pumping of frac treatments

Features
Allows for interventionless stimulation through
continuous pumping
Up to 15,000 psi pressure rating
Each pod holds up to four balls
Able to launch up to 4.5-in. diameter ball
Pods are stackable for wellhead mounting
Trailer-mounted units can be equipped with acoustic
verification of ball release
Visual verification of ball release

HAL36851

Units can be trailer mounted for increased capacity

Pneumatic
Ball Launcher

HAL36852

Horizontal Completion Systems

Trailer-Mounted
Ball Launcher

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