WPCE Horizontal Tree Isolation Plugs Flyer
WPCE Horizontal Tree Isolation Plugs Flyer
Compared to conventional trees, horizontal spool trees save time and money during workovers and completions.
This technology has proven itself in the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Australia and Africa.
The Elmar ‘LSB’ (Longitudinal Seal Bore) Lock Operating the Elmar plug is very simple; it is set with Typical Technical
Mandrel Upper Isolation Plug is a high pressure, high an Elmar Running Tool, that is attached to the plug Specifications
temperature elastomeric sealing unit with a no-go and lowered into the nipple. Fluid pressure is applied
lock system that positively aligns the plug within its above the plug helping energize the metal seals In-service Pressure
corresponding nipple profile. It is designed to hold nose. When fully energized, the metal seal no-go’s (differential) rating: 10,000psi (from
pressure from below by key/nipple engagement and on the hanger nipple profile, ensures the correct above/below)
Temperature rating: -20°F to 229
to hold pressure from above by no-go/nipple alignment of the key and key profile.
arrangement. +300°F
While fluid pressure is maintained, downward ‘jarring’ Material Class: FF/HH
The Elmar LSB Plug is typically installed above action is applied driving the Expander Sleeve PSL Level: 3/4
a CSB (Conical Seal Bore) Metal Sealing Lock downward, pushing the keys outward into nipple Product Verification Testing (type): Full PR2 Tested
Mandrel Lower Isolation Plug, although a CSB Plug profile and locking the plug into place. Upward per API 6A/17D
may also be used in the upper position. Our CSB ‘jarring’ releases the running tool, which also inhibits Product Testing (each plug): Elmar
Lock Mandrel Isolation Plug is designed with a premature release of the plug, while a ‘telltale’ pin FAT &
combination of primary metal seal and a secondary confirms the setting status. The taper-on keys and SI289/913
Polymeric/Elastomeric seal system, plus an erosion Expander Sleeve act as the primary
target that protects the metal seal from sand hold-down mechanism. Unidirectional Elmar design, manufacture and certify Pressure
bombardment. Even after prolonged use, the metal- check ‘bullets’ act as the secondary Control Products to meet and exceed the following
to-metal seal retains its integrity offering 100% seal hold-down mechanism and a established industry standards:
energization over its lifetime. measure against vibratory
movement. Releasing the Plug • API 6A
requires deforming the check • API 17D
mechanism to allow the • NACE MR0175
“Nothing performs better under Expander Sleeve to move • NPD Regulations
pressure than the Elmar plug, and it upwards to retract the keys. • Statutory Instrument 1996 No. 913
• Statutory Instrument 1998 No. 2306
certainly can take the heat!” • Statutory Instrument 1998 No. 2307