Overview.- The HYDRA system uses the expandable casing as a pressure chamber to pump the swaging mandrel from bottom to top. The HYDRA system is configured to run in either cased hole or open hole applications. Open hole running requires the addition of wear protection. The full package of equipment required to deploy the system consists of: Disconnect, Expansion mandrel, launcher and float shoe.
Advantages of the HYDRA system:
Short Launcher Design. No moving parts. High severity dogleg capabilities.
1.- Make-up casing.
2.- Make-up Drill pipe and stab into float shoe at bottom of liner.
3.- Run equipment to required depth, circulating as required.
4.- Pump cement as required, followed by dart.
5.- Expand casing, pumping drill pipe out of hole. Pull force can be used as required.
6.- Drill out shoe.
Refer to the operational sequence sheet for schematics of deployment steps of the
HYDRA system.
Size and Availability.- Sizes are available from 4”-16”. Our latest size chart shows currently built equipment. Customized systems are available upon request and have a lead time of approximately four months.
Short Launcher Design.