Model GXA Sliding Sleeve

Assembly & Testing Technical Information

Part Number: (Various)

Description

The GXA Sliding Sleeve is a communication device with a ported inner sleeve that can be opened or closed using a
shifting tool by standard slickline or coiled tubing methods. Equalizing holes in the inner sleeve provide pressure
equalization between the tubing and casing annulus as the sleeve is opened. The Sliding Sleeve is made up to and forms
part of the tubing string. The GXA Sliding Sleeve is a shift-up-to-open tool.

The GXA Sliding Sleeve uses common machined parts that allow the shift-open direction to be changed from up-to-open
to down-to-open by simply substituting different sub ends

The GXA Sliding Sleeve is used to establish a means of communication between the tubing string and the casing annulus
for single-tubing or multiple-tubing string completions. The GXA Sliding Sleeve may be used for directing flow from the
casing to the tubing in alternate or selective completions. Other applications include killing a well, spot acidizing and
fracturing, or equalizing pressure between an isolated formation and the tubing string.

Features and Benefits

 Compact and simple field proven design, that is cost effective and reliable, with a long operating life.
 Manufactured standard in 4140 18-22Rc Alloy Steel with Viton elastomers for Standard and H2S Service.
 GX Selective Nipple Profile to land slickline tools. (Comparable to Halliburton's X® Landing Nipple Profile).

Technical Numbers and Accessory Info

 Maximum OD: Coupling OD is standard, but OD can be larger, or smaller upon request.
 Minimum ID: Seal Bores.
 Opening Direction: UP
 Drift Diameter: 0.0010” to 0.0015” smaller than seal bore Minimum ID.
 Shifting Tools: Otis “B”, Otis “BO”, and DFAST
 Separation Sleeve: GXS
 Blanking Plug: GPX
 Standing Valve: GVX

Testing

All GXA Sliding Sleeves are pressure tested to 6,000 psi using internal seal bore seals that pressure test both the seal
stacks and the seal bores.

As previously noted, GXA Sliding Sleeves are shifted with Otis type “B” shifting tools, for testing purposes, a shifting tool
dressed with self-releasing keys is used; shear to release keys can also be used.

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Assembly & Testing Technical Information
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Depending on the amount of squeeze applied to the V-Rings after assembling the sliding sleeve, the shifting force
required to open and close the sliding sleeve may vary, therefore a steel pin is used inside the shifting tool to stop
premature shearing of the pin before the sliding sleeve has been fully opened or closed.

1. After fully assembling the sliding sleeve, tighten it in a vise horizontally and shift the sliding sleeve closed-open-
closed, verifying that the sliding sleeve is fully closed and open each time.
2. Insert the test plugs into either end of the sliding sleeve; you will feel the seals grab the seal bores, confirming
location.
3. Fill the Sliding Sleeve with water or hydraulic fluid and apply pressure up to 500 psi.
4. Apply pressure in 1,000 psi increments, pausing every 1,000 psi for 5 seconds; up to 6,000 psi.
5. Hold at 6,000 psi for 10 minutes, ensure there are no leaks and drop in pressure, engrave the sliding sleeve with
a pressure test serial number and mark the pressure test chart with the same serial number.
6. Bleed off pressure, shift the sliding sleeve open-closed to ensure functionality and tighten sliding sleeve body
connections, wipe down and store.

Operating

When one or more GXA Sliding Sleeves are run on the same production string, special slickline tool strings might
required to selectively open or close the Sliding Sleeve depending on which Sliding Sleeve is to be opened or closed first.

In the GXA Sliding Sleeve, there is an open, equalized, and closed position. The equalized position allows differential
pressure across the Sliding Sleeve to equalize prior to the final full open position and prevent the full force of the
differential pressure from acting on the v-seal stacks.

Opening a GXA Sliding Sleeve

Important Note: When opening a GXA Sliding Sleeve, ensure that there is minimal to no differential pressure across the
Sliding Sleeve. Differential pressure across the Sliding Sleeve from the annulus to tubing or tubing to annulus could cause
damage to the seals of the sliding sleeve.

1. With the keys facing upward, attach the Otis “B” shifting tool to the slickline tool string. Lower the slickline tool
string in the tubing until below the Sliding Sleeve. Move the slickline tool string upward until the keys engage in
the Upper recess of the Inner Sleeve.
2. Jar upward until the pressure across the Sliding Sleeve starts to equalize.
3. Once the pressure across the Sliding Sleeve has equalized, continue to jar upward until the Inner Sleeve is
completely shifted, fully opening the Sliding Sleeve.
4. Continue jarring upward until the inclined shoulder of the Sliding Sleeve forces the keys inward, allowing the
shifting tool to pass through the sleeve.

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5. Before returning the shifting tool to the surface, run it back through the Sliding Sleeve several times to ensure
the Inner Sleeve is in the open position.

Closing a GXA Sliding Sleeve

1. With the keys facing downward, attach the Otis “B” shifting tool to the slickline tool string. Run the slickline tool
string in the tubing until the keys of the shifting tool lock in the Lower recess of the Inner Sleeve.
2. Jar downward until the Inner Sleeve is completely shifted, placing the Sliding Sleeve in the closed position.
3. Continue jarring downward until the inclined shoulder of the Sliding Sleeve forces the keys of the shifting tool
inward, disengaging it from the recess of the Inner Sleeve, and allow the shifting tool to pass through the sliding
sleeve.
4. Before returning the shifting tool to the surface, run it back through the Sliding Sleeve several times to ensure
the Inner Sleeve is in the closed position.

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**Flow Area ***Max
*Seal Bore ID Flow Area (Min ID) Max OD
(Ports) Thread Shifting Working
Box x Pin Tool Pressure
in. mm. Sq in. Sq cm. Sq in. Sq cm. in. mm.
(psi)
1.250 31.50 0.245 1.58 1.227 7.91 2.054 52.17 1.660 IJ 1.250 "B" 9,000
1.500 37.80 1.768 11.41 2.375 60.33 1.900 NUE 1.500 "B"
0.919 5.93 8,000
1.625 40.95 2.073 13.37 2.625 66.68 2-1/16" IJ 1.625 "B"
1.875 47.25 2.355 15.19 2.762 17.82 3.063 77.80 2-3/8" EUE 1.875 "B"
9,000
2.312 58.26 3.974 25.64 4.199 27.09 3.668 93.17 2-7/8" EUE 2.312 "B"
2.750 69.30 5.940 38.32 4.281 108.74 2.750 "B"
7.212 46.53 3-1/2" EUE 7,500
2.812 70.86 6.211 40.07 4.281 108.74 2.812 "B"
3.312 83.46 8.611 55.55 5.680 144.27 3.250 "B"
11.426 73.72 4-1/2" EUE
3.812 96.06 11.413 73.63 5.680 144.27 3.812 "B"
6,500
4.312 108.66 14.596 94.17 6.400 162.56 4.312 "B"
10.598 68.37 5-1/2" BTC
4.562 114.96 16.337 105.40 7.500 190.50 4.562 "B"
*Seal Bore ID is also the Minimum ID of the Sliding Sleeve.
**Flow Area thru ports is available equal to Min ID upon request.
***High Pressure 10,000 psi options available.

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OVERALL LENGTH A
"GX" SELECTIVE NIPPLE PROFILE.
(Comparable to Halliburton's X® Landing Nipple) "B" SHIFTING TOOL
PROFILES

SEAL BORE

SEAL BORE INNER SLEEVE MAXIMUM

SEAL BORE
MINIMUM ID ID OD
MINIMUM ID
BOX THREAD UP PIN THREAD DOWN
SECTION A-A
ID BAND
INDICATES "UP"

SHIFT-UP-TO-OPEN
SHIFTING TOOL: B or DFAST.

MATERIAL UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DRAWN DATE

- TOLERANCES
.X = ± 0.030
SURFACE
FINISH GIANT -
APPROVED DATE
-

.XX = ± 0.015 125 OIL TOOLS - -

HEAT TREATMENT
.XXX = ± 0.005 DWG NO.
FRACTIONS = ± 1/64 -
ANGLES = ± 1/2
COATING DESCRIPTION
INSIDE CORNERS 0.015 R. MAX.
- ALL THREAD ENTRY AND EXIT ANGLES GXA SLIDING SLEEVE
TO BE 45 OFF AXIS OF THREAD
UPPER END REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP CORNERS PROJECT
-

Surface Area = sq. in.

LOWER END ALL THREADS-RIGHT HAND

ID = IDENTIFICATION UNITS INCHES

SCALE SHT. OF PART REV. DWG REV. MASS
CONFIDENTIAL AND TRADE SECRET. DO NOT DISCLOSE, USE
OR REPRODUCE WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM G.O.T. NTS 1 1 - - - LB
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING Last modify : Tuesday, October 21, 2014 10:32:00 PM
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