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Blocked Cables

This document discusses the problem of "wet cables" in downhole wireline operations, where fluid or gas leaks into the copper conductor causing electrical shorts. It introduces blocked cables as a solution, where a blocking material is applied along the entire copper strand length to deter fluids or gases from traveling inside. Blocked cables have dramatically reduced wet cable incidents over 30 years. The blocking material increases copper flex life and insures conductor quality while manufactured internally. Blocked conductors significantly decrease the possibility of wet cables forming.

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Blocked Cables

This document discusses the problem of "wet cables" in downhole wireline operations, where fluid or gas leaks into the copper conductor causing electrical shorts. It introduces blocked cables as a solution, where a blocking material is applied along the entire copper strand length to deter fluids or gases from traveling inside. Blocked cables have dramatically reduced wet cable incidents over 30 years. The blocking material increases copper flex life and insures conductor quality while manufactured internally. Blocked conductors significantly decrease the possibility of wet cables forming.

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BLOCKED CABLES

DISCUSSION

A problem common in downhole operations when wirelines are used is wet cables. Wet cables are described
as having fluid or gas emitting out of the copper conductor either during downhole operations or when re-
heading, which could cause electrical shorts within the cable head termination. This fluid or gas usually enters
into the copper strand from migration through the thermoplastic insulation, or occasionally through poorly
constructed cable head connections. High downhole pressures and temperatures can add to the possibility of
the wireline becoming charged" with fluid or gas whereby, upon reheading, this condition is evident.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

To help minimize this problem, Rochester has developed the blocked cable. This involves applying a high
temperature blocking material in the copper strand while the conductors are assembled. This conductor
blocking is applied along the entire length of the cable. The blocking material will help deter any fluid or gas
from traveling up and down the copper strand and leaking into the cable head termination.

Final tests after manufacture include severe water leakage tests on representative sections of finished cable.
Rochester's leakage requirements are 20 times tighter than the Navy's military specification requirements for
blocked cables.

Since the initial introduction of blocked cables by The Rochester Corporation some 30 years ago, the
incidents of wet cables have been dramatically reduced, almost to the point of extinction.

ADVANTAGES

Increased flex life of the copper conductors since the blocking material acts as a lubricant.

Insures greater copper conductor quality since the stranding and blocking operations are performed
internally at Rochester.

Significantly reduces the possibility of wet cables.


AVAILABILITY

Rochester is currently offering blocked conductors in many of its wireline cables. Consult your local Rochester
representative for further information.

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