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base plate (n.) - A load-supporting device attached to the starting casing head by means of
either mechanical or permanent (welding) connection.
Designed to support up to 2,000,000 pounds (907,105 kg), FMC’s base plates fit almost all
surface applications. Depending on your operation’s needs, both detachable and non-
detachable options are available. For standard applications, detachable base plates have the
following available:
For non-standard applications, base plates for slip-on-weld (SOW) connections, as well as
Sliploc and split-plate designs are also available. The type of base plate we provide can
depend solely on your environment, and we will work with you to determine the most
appropriate fit.
Casing Hangers
casing hanger (n.) - Mechanism that locks into the casing head, responsible for hanging the
casing pipe.
Developed to last 20 years with proper maintenance, FMC’s casing hangers are available to fit
a multitude of well environments. Slip hangers seal automatically or manually, depending on
the types of seals integral to their installation.
C-21 & C-24
Designed with a "Type H" seal ring as a feature, these manual casing
hangers are designed to use the seal as an additional packoff (which is
independently installed) to provide an energized seal. These hangers fit
standard FMC wellheads and can be lowered through the BOP before or
after the cement has been set. With easily engaging, latching cap screws,
the C-21 & 24 casing hangers are quick to install.
Designed with a "Type H" seal ring as a feature, these manual casing
hangers are designed to use the seal as an additional packoff (which is
independently installed) to provide an energized seal. These hangers fit
standard FMC wellheads and can be lowered through the BOP before or
after the cement has been set. With easily engaging, latching cap screws,
the C-21 & 24 casing hangers are quick to install.
Lowered through the BOP and landed either before or after the cement
has set, the C-22 incorporates a spring-loaded latch, interlocking slips,
and a heavy-duty hinge into its efficient design. The slips engage the
casing evenly, thus distributing the casing load equally to the bowl of the
casing head. Enhanced over time to become an industry standard, this
hanger is available for off-the-shelf delivery.
C-121S
The C-121S casing hanger is made for a C-29 casing spool to hang heavy
casing loads in potentially harsh environments. Difficult applications
include high pressure, high temperature, or highly concentrated chlorides
or H2S situations.
With two options for packoff energization, this hanger can be used to
meet a multitude of needs to suit your specific operation. Similar to our
standard casing hanger product family, the C-121S has a split-bowl
design with a compression packoff above the slips, and it incorporates
locking slip segments with a non-extrusion plate.
Compatible for use in C-22-EG, C-29, and C-29-ET casing spools, the C-
122 and C-129 casing hangers use tangential bolting as a means of
incorporating the split-bowl design. The patented non-extrusion plate
further enhances the sealing capability of the hanger under both light and
heavy casing loads, for a design life of up to 20 years.
C-229
Designed specifically to fit FMC’s C-29-ET casing heads and spools, the
C-229 casing hanger handles extreme casing loads and pressures. Similar
to the C-121S, the harsh environments for which the C-229 is suitable
are high H2S, chlorides, and HP/HT. The automatic packoff sealing that
comes from the extensively tested elastomer seals is located above the
slips, and incorporates the split-bowl design.
Casing Heads
casing head (n.) - The lowest part of the wellhead that is almost always connected to the
surface casing string, and provides a means of suspending and packing off the next casing
string.
Providing attachment to the surface casing string through the type of bottom connection (Slip-
on-weld, threaded, Sliploc), the casing head is typically qualified to withstand up to 10,000
psi working pressure. It suspends the casing and packs off the next casing string while
providing annular outlets, as well as supporting the BOP while drilling the remaining stages.
C-22-EG
Accepting the C-21 and C-22 –type casing hangers, the standard C-22-EG head is an API
standard. It eliminates the need for lockdown screws to retain the bowl protectors, creating
fewer leak paths. The bottom prep of the casing head can be machined to fit a variety of
applications.
The straight bowl design prevents the wedge-locking of bowl protectors, casing hangers, and
test plugs, simplifying the installation process. Like all FMC casing heads, the C-22-EG has
the option of a detachable base plate, another time-saving feature.
C-29
With a deeper bowl than a C-22 style casing head, the C-29 accepts the C-29 and C-24-model
casing hangers. An API standard, this model is ideal for heavier loads than the C-22- bowl
family.
C-29-ET
The C-29-ET is compatible with the C-29 and C-24 casing hangers because it is part of the C-
29 product line. With multiple lockdown screws in the top flange, it retains the hanger and can
be used to energize the hanger packoff seal. (16" SOW x 16-3/4" 5K & 20" SOW x 21-1/4"
5K)
Casing Spools
casing spool (n.) - Equipment responsible for hanging the next casing string.
Designed with a bowl containing a load shoulder, each casing spool in the wellhead stackup
hangs each casing sting after the casing head and before the tubing head. The bottom prep of
the spool has been engineered to contain a packoff seal and flange for either a clamp-hub or a
standard flange connection. For annular access, either studded or line pipe outlets can be
machined into the spool.
Providing a controlled bore in the top bowl for the casing hanger seal, it also provides a seal
in the bottom bowl to pack off the previous casing string and isolate the ID seals from internal
casing pressure. An additional function of the casing spool is to allow for testing BOPs while
drilling, retaining the bowl protector, and pressure-testing casing seals through a test port.
C-22-EG
This straight-bowl casing spool eliminates the need for lockdown
screws to retain the bowl protector, creating fewer leak paths than other
standard casing spools and prevents wedge-locking of pressure-
energized parts (hangers, test plugs). This model accepts C-21, C-24,
and C122 casing hangers, and is formulated for use with C-22-BOP test
plugs.
Secondary Seals
Secondary seals are used to seal around the production casing stub in the bottom of the bowl
of the tubing head. The various types are described below:
Double FS-Seals
This design consists of two elastomer-shaped seals located in grooves in
the bottom of the tubing head. A seal is achieved by interference of the
seal with the outside diameter of the casing and the bottom or OD of its
retaining groove. A spring molded in each inside corner of the seal
provides an anti-extrusion mechanism when sealing against pressure by
bridging the gap between the tubing outside diameter and casing head
seal bore. The shape of the seal allows it flexibility to maintain sealing
interference with the large variations in tubing outside diameter.
PI-Seals
These seals consist of a T-cap seal element, nonextrusion rings and a
receiver ring. These components will fit the HPE bottom prep
configuration. The PI seal is designed for use up to 15,000 psi working
pressure and temperatures up to 75°F or as low as -50°F, depending on
the elastomer selected. It provides the proper compression and squeeze
even with the larger API casing tolerances. The design effectively
intensifies the annulus pressure and thus the internal stress in the
elastomer to minimize the effects of explosive decompression.
SBMS-II Seals
This metal-to-metal seal consists of a "U"-shaped ring with a "bump"
sealing surface at the outside and inside legs of the "U." When installed,
the entry ramp compresses the legs of the "U" inward and creates
contact stress in each "bump" that provides the seal. This seal requires
the casing stub OD to be field machined after the casing is hung to
provide the proper sealing tolerances and surface finish. This is
accomplished with a portable pneumatic-driven tool. It is good for
temperatures ranging from -75°F to 1200°F.
RCMS Seals
The Rough Casing Metal Seal (RCMS) is designed to use up to 20,000
psi. This seal does not require special machining of the casing stub; is
compatible with temperatures from -20°F to 350°F in corrosive
environments; does not require special installation tools and is simple to
install; is NACE compatible; is compatible with casing spool and tubing
spool strength; is compatible with casing string strength properties.
Tubing Hangers
tubing hanger (n.) - Mechanism used to hang the tubing from within the tubing head by
means of a thread.
These load-bearing devices are installed in the top bowl of the tubing head and are run
through the BOP. Also doubling as a means to access and manipulate additional smaller
tubing lines that are utilized downhole and extended to the surface on the outside of the tubing
string(s). Available for any type of single/multiple completion, most FMC tubing hangers
accept a BPV that seals the tubing bore. Some hangers are ported for hydraulic control lines,
SSSV’s, or other types of completion equipment.
Providing a transition from the wellhead to the tree, the tubing head adapter is used for both
single and multiple completions. FMC’s standard tubing head adapter product line consists of
nine models, each designed to work with a set group of tubing heads and hangers. With
threaded, flanged, or studded-top connections, most adapters can be machined with a
hydraulic supply inlet for downhole control lines.
The A-4-M uses a metal seal, whereas the A-4 uses elastomer sealing
technology; and is used with the TC-1A-EMS hanger. The A-4 adapter
can be used with virtually any tubing hanger configuration.
The B-2/P adapter fits with the TC-1A tubing hanger family, whereas the
B-1 can be used with or with out a coupling. The A-4-D is intended for
use with a dual completion, most often using the wedge tubing head, the
TC-WD-ET.
BO-2 & BO-10
Known as the coupling-type adapters, the BO-2 and BO-10 provide a
means to suspend the tubing in conjunction with a special coupling.
Creating a lower connection for the tubing head and an upper
connection for the tree, the coupling also accepts a BPV.
Tubing Heads
tubing head (n.) - Equipment attached to the casing spool used to hang the tubing (smallest
casing string) and seal the annulus between the tubing and casing.
The top spool on a wellhead assembly contains the highest pressure in the wellhead, and
contains a load shoulder to hang the tubing hanger and tubing string. When the well is
completed, the tree is installed on top of the head with a tubing head adapter. Providing a
means to support and test the BOPs while completing the well, the tubing head is a necessary
component when drilling and completing a well. The standard tubing head product line
combines a straight-bore profile with a varied number of aligning pins, depending on the
chosen model. FMC’s tubing heads eliminate the “wedge-locking” of the bowl protector, BOP
test plugs, and tubing hangers. As additional advantages, valve removal (VR) threads are
standard on all flanged or studded tubing head outlets, and if a 9” or larger top flange is
required, the C-29 casing hanger can be used for casing-type completions.
lockdown screw (n.) - A mechanism that actuates the hanger/packoff seals in the event of
annulus pressure, preventing casing movement caused by thermal expansion during
production
Bottom Connections
Bolt-through flange, studded flange and clamp-hub connections are available. The type and
pressure rating used must match the top flange of the previous casing spool or crossover
flange. Bolt-through flange connections are the most popular and economical type of
connection in certain parts of the world. Clamp-hub connections are sometimes specified,
because they are much faster to make up and because they reduce the diameter and weight of
the assembly when space limitations are present.
Top Connections
FMC Surface Wellhead tubing heads have either bolt-through flange or clamp-hub top
connections, which are compatible with all FMC tubing head adapters. The producing
pressure of the well normally determines the pressure rating of the top connection.
TC-ET
With one aligning pin, the TC-ET accepts all of the standard "TC"
tubing hangers, with the exception of a dual-completion hanger.
Utilizing elastomer seal technology, the TC-ET can be machined with
one or two seals in the bottom prep, depending on your operational
requirements.
TCM-ET
Designed for use with a metal seal, the TCM-ET uses no aligning pins.
The option exists, however, to add multiple aligning pins to convert the
TCM-ET into the TC-60 or WD-ET for dual completions.
TC-60-ET
A model designed for versatility, the TC-60-ET is one of the most
widely used tubing heads in the oilfield. Three aligning pins offer
compatibility to either single or dual completion, even in tight-delivery
situations. No machining modification is required to adapt this tubing
head to your well, regardless of the change in circumstances.
TC-WD-ET
The "WD" designation in this tubing head indicates a wedge
configuration. The wedge is used for alignment on specific types of
FMC tubing hangers, with this particular design allowing for the
alignment of multiple-string tubing hangers without external
manipulation methods. Like all FMC tubing heads, the TC-WD-ET is
of a straight-bore design, more economical to recondition after
abandonment.