STUDENT INDUSTRIAL PROJECT (SIP)

STUDENT INDUSTRIAL PROJECT REPORT

Project Title:
Non-explosive Tubing Severing Tool

Student Name

: JEYEDESWARAN GANASAN

Matric No

: 16732

Programme

: PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

Place of Training

: A-10-8, BLOCK A, MEGAN AVENUE 1, JLN TUN RAZAK, K.L

Period of Training

: 21st SEPTEMBER 2015 25th DECEMBER 2015

UTP Supervisor

: PROFESSOR MARIYAMNI AWANG

Host Company Supervisor: MR. CHEN TANLIN

Table of Contents
List of Figures.............................................................................................................................................. 3
List of Tables ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Acknowledgement ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................... 6
Abstract........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Scope of Study ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Problem Statement................................................................................................................................ 10
The Relevancy of the Project ............................................................................................................... 10
Background and Literature Review ........................................................................................................ 11
Feasibility of the Project within the Scope and Time Frame ............................................................ 13
Methodology .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Research Methodology ......................................................................................................................... 14
Key Milestones ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Results and Discussion.............................................................................................................................. 16
Data Analysis ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Findings.................................................................................................................................................. 43
Project Deliverables .............................................................................................................................. 44
Conclusion and Recommendation ........................................................................................................... 50
Impact .................................................................................................................................................... 50
Suggested Future Work for Expansion and Continuation................................................................ 50
Safety Training and Value of the Practical Experience ........................................................................ 52
Lessons Learned and Experience Gained ........................................................................................... 52
Leadership, teamwork and individual activities ................................................................................ 57
Leadership and teamwork ................................................................................................................... 57
Individual activities carried out during internship ............................................................................ 58
Problems and Challenges Faced and Solutions to Overcome Them ................................................ 64
Appendices ................................................................................................................................................. 66
References .................................................................................................................................................. 69

List of Figures
Figure 1: Radial Cutting Torch Contents
Figure 2: A Perforating Torch Cutter (PTC)
Figure 3: Electric-line
Figure 4: Slickline
Figure 5: Coiled Tubing
Figure 6: Drill Pipe
Figure 7: Extension
Figure 8: Pressure Balance Anchor Assembly
Figure 9: Thermal Generator
Figure 10: EMA with retractable arm that will retract when current is passed to tool
Figure 11: Check Fire Panel
Figure 12: Fire Panel Filter
Figure 13: Remote Firing Mechanism (RFM)
Figure 14: Melted Metal on PBA Body
Figure 15: Incorrect taping
Figure 16: Metal chunks from RCT cut
Figure 17: PTC punch on
Figure 18: RCT Tool string with EMA
Figure 19: Drift Gage run
Figure 20: Multifinger Imaging Tool
Figure 21: A toolstring with Casing Collar Locator
Figure 22: Chemical Cutter and Example Cut
Figure 23: Flare of Jet Cutter
Figure 24: Different O.D Jet Cutters
Figure 25: Mechanical Cutter
Figure 26: Example figure
Figure 27: Example i-handbook program on Windows OS
Figure 28: Example output from i-handbook program
Figure 29: Item code on package
Figure 30: Manifest Tool Accessories List
Figure 31: Safety Data Sheet
Figure 32: Project Organized by Me on Daya Maxflo website

List of Tables

Table 1: Chemical Composition

Table 2: Cutter Comparison
Table 3: Pressure Rating
Table 4: Coil Tubing Selection Chart
Table 5: Casing Selection Chart
Table 6: Selection Chart for Drill Pipe
Table 7: Selection Chart for PTC
Table 8: Selection Chart for RFM
Table 9: Selection Chart for EMA

Acknowledgement
First and foremost, the internship opportunity I had with Daya Maxflo was a great chance for
learning and professional development. Therefore, I consider myself as a very lucky individual
as I was provided with an opportunity to be a part of it. I am also grateful for having a chance to
meet so many wonderful people and professionals who led me though this internship period.
Bearing in mind previously, I am using this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude and
special thanks to my supervisor, Mr. Chen TanLin, who in spite of being extraordinarily busy
with his duties, took time out to hear, and keep me on the correct path by providing valuable
guidance to carry out any given task which covers a wide range of activities at their esteemed
organization during my internship project. Apart from that, I express deepest thanks to my office
manager, Ms. Mazliana Ahmad Jafri, for taking part in useful decision and giving necessary
advices and motivation. Not forgetting, I choose this moment for everyone that I worked with, to
acknowledge their contribution gratefully, especially to Ms. Nur Dalila Abdul Aziz and Mr.
Amir Che Abdul Mutallib for their persistence in teaching me to enable a better absorption of
knowledge within myself regarding oil and gas industry.
My deepest sense of gratitude to my UTP supervisor, Professor Mariyamni from Petroleum
Engineering Department for dedication of time to evaluate this whole process, both theoretically
and practically. It is also my radiant sentiment to place on record my best regards to my family
members and friends who never failed in putting faith on me, and also for being inspirational and
pushed me to move forward without hesitation. An honorable mention goes to Daya Maxflo Sdn.
Bhd for providing me an opportunity to do my student industrial internship project, as I will
strive to use these gained skills and knowledge in the best possible way.
Last but not least, I would like to thank Centre for Student Internship Mobility and Adjunct
Lectureship (CSIMAL), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS for organizing this internship
program, and also for keeping us updated about the requirements which helped in organizing the
project schedule while giving out continuous support as I perceive this as a big milestone in my
career development.

Executive Summary
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) carries out many programs and activities for the
students to achieve its objective, which is to produce well- rounded graduate. Well rounded
graduates from UTP have great potentials to be creative and innovative leaders, who can
contribute to industries and nation because they not only possess technical skills but also other
traits such as good communication and behavioral skills, business acumen, practical aptitude and
solution synthesis ability, lifetime learning capacity and critical thinking.
In line with the vision to close the industry gap, UTP has made a compulsory 14-week internship
project for undergraduate students to ensure UTP graduates to meet employer expectation.
This report will outline and describe the project undertaken by the author at Daya Maxflo Sdn.
Bhd. and emphasize on the authors understanding relating aspects of theoretical knowledge as
well as industrial application.
The internship project was carried out under Operation Department of Daya Maxflo, Megan
Avenue I, Kuala Lumpur. As an intern under Operation Department, author able to learn about
extensive range of products and services which are globally recognized, approved and utilized by
the industry throughout Malaysia and Asia to maximize drilling and improve oil production.
This report also includes lessons learned and experience gained by author including management
skills, process of planning, constructing and testing, as well as importance of teamwork,
leadership traits, technical knowledge and not forgetting, problems and challenges faced along
the way. Throughout this training, author learned to adapt real working culture and exposed to
industrial environment to develop soft skills and helps in enhancing working experience in order
to manage level of expectation and gain a better idea on the real worlds application.

Abstract

The aim of the project is to discuss the working principle, challenges and troubleshooting
techniques of the non-explosive tubing-severing tool, the MCRs Radial Cutting Torch (RCT).
The project is mainly related to well intervention wireline service, which will focus on tubing
severing. RCT is a patented severing device used to cut tubing, casing, drill pipe and coil tubing.
This project utilizes qualitative research method by analyzing and explaining about the working
principle, challenges and troubleshooting techniques of the RCT tool and its accessories. The
project data sources were collected from real event case studies and report papers from the Host
Company, Daya Maxflos field engineers. Some other parts of the information regarding the
project were also collected from MCR Oil Tools, the device manufacturer in USA. Throughout
out the project other RCT tools accessories such as Perforating Torch Cutter (PTC), Electro
Mechanical Anchor (EMA) and Remote Firing Mechanism (RFM) will be also discussed, this
tools are used together with RCT to overcome the downhole dilemmas.

Introduction
Daya Maxflo Sdn. Bhd. (DMSB) is a specialized oilfield service company for drilling, well
intervention, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and production enhancement. One of Daya Maxflos
main services is non-explosive pipe severing. As an intern under operation department of
DMSB, I had the opportunity to understand the pipe severing operation and the selection of
appropriate pipe severing tool that suites the well condition. Pipe severing is an important
operation during salvage operations, fishing operations, certain production operation and drilling
operation. Swift action to expedite the operation is very important for the clients because in some
situation, these operations might jeopardize the production. As acknowledged, RCT is one of the
competitive devices available to overcome this situation, as RCT is a non-explosive tubing,
casing, drill pipe and coil tubing severing device. The RCT is more preferred than other tubing
severing tools by most of the Oil and Gas companies because of its non-explosive properties and
fast deployment time. The tool transportation time is greatly reduced because the tool does not
contain any explosive material and the packaging is compact. Different pressure rated and sizes
of RCTs are available for different pressure range and tubing sizes and hence, the suitable RCT
is chose based on the well condition. The appropriately selected tool can be lowered into well on
electric wireline, slickline or coil tubing to the desired depth. The mixture iron oxide, aluminum
and magnesium inside the RCT give out controlled thermal event, which is the plasma with very
high temperature and pressure. The high temperature and velocity plasma effectively erodes the
target material. Clean severing are made without making severe damage to well completion, this
is an advantage that other severing tools does not have. Last but not least, the after using the tool
it can be disposed as scrap metal which does not require any special disposal method.

Scope of Study

The scope of study involves the working principle of the non-explosive tubing-severing device,
RCT. Also, it covers about the non-explosive contents of e device and how greatly it helps to
reduce the transportation time. It also discusses about the compatibility of the device with the
well design and condition and the usage of external accessories to overcome dilemmas and its
compatibility. Other than that, the type of challenges while severing the tubing and process to
overcome the challenge was also emphasized along with the tool string assembly describing
where the RCT is assembled. In the scope, the RCT will be compared with other tubing-severing
tool currently being used and available in the market, hence, the advantages of the RCT will be
discussed by comparing with other tools. Besides that, the project includes the troubleshooting
method, situation that caused the trouble by preventing the RCT from functioning normal and
how to overcome this situation in future as a way to determine the beforehand solution. Last but
not least, the compatibility of the RCT (operational selection chart) to with available standard
tubing sizes will also be discussed briefly in few tables.
Other than that, this project also enable clients to select a tool works with energy efficiency and
tolerate other factors such as time and effort. As acknowledged, in engineering, incorporating
sustainability into products, processes, and technology systems integrates economic and social
factors in the evaluation of designs. Hence, converting these concepts into the quantitative design
tools and performance metrics is a must. In that way, the tool that had been discussed for this
project which is the Radial Cutting Torch (RCT) and the operational selection chart is created to
supply clients with adequate information on the availability of appropriate type of tool depending
on their well condition. This acts as a medium to provide clients with deeper insights on the
advantages and content of the tool which is indirectly sustainable compared to other existing
tools with same functions.

Problem Statement
The problem statement of the project is to provide the clients with a deeper understanding on the
working principle of non-explosive tubing severing tool RCT. This project was conducted in
order to provide a platform for clients to gain a better access for tool selection and also to
indirectly create a medium for clients to understand the advantages of the non-explosive tubing
severing tool to determine what type of RCT tools are suitable for certain type well condition.
The information for the project was gathered from tubing severing projects accomplished by
Daya Maxflo. Few relevant projects were selected and the quality review and job report were
studied thoroughly. The well completion and design depends on the formation and the reservoir
characteristics. Moreover, selecting the appropriate RCT type for the well condition and design
is an essential part of the tubing severing operation. Appropriate tool selection will greatly affect
the rate of successful tubing severing. In this kind of situation, the well design and completion
might prevent the RCT from functioning in downhole. It is important to resolve the changes
imposed by well design and completion and find out how challenges while using RCT in
downhole can be overcome for a better result. Lastly, identification of the types of external tools
to be used to overcome the challenges is essential in determining the successful accomplishment
of the operation.

The Relevancy of the Project

As a Petroleum Engineering Student from Universiti Teknologi Petronas, not forgetting to
mention, as an intern of Daya Maxflo, which is an oilfield service company, the project is closely
relevant and related to my discipline and the host company. The results of the project will
contribute in giving an easy yet broad understanding for future employees and clients of Daya
Maxflo about the tubing severing and also, this project will be playing a major role as a good
solution and alternative for Daya Maxflo to provide to their clients as a helpful reference. Along
the time taken, all my engineering knowledge was acquired especially in discussion relating well
completion and design, material science and drilling engineering as it contributed mainly to
accomplish the role of this project. By undertaking this project, I had the opportunity to apply the

knowledge that was learned from the university, which helps me to gain better understanding and
boost my level of adaptation in synchronizing my knowledge with the application of real
working world.

Background and Literature Review

The oil and gas industry is a one of the worlds largest industry with trillion dollar revenues
worldwide. Usually the oil and gas industry is divided into three different major sectors,
upstream, midstream and downstream. The crude oil will go through many processes before it
reach to the consumer in a consumable form. The upstream or exploration and production sector,
which includes searching and developing facilities to produce the potential underground
resource. The upstream sector can be considered as the most important part in oil and gas.
Moreover, the upstream sector made up of forty percent of the total investment of a company.
Year by year due to high demand of oil and gas, the improvement upstream production
technology always been an important concern to all oil and gas companies.
The well which is the conduit for the crude oil to flow to the surface facility or sometimes in the
process of increasing production, the well is also serves as an injector. In the oil and gas
upstream production phase the process of making the well ready for production or injection is an
essential process. A well completion is very important for an efficient, safe and reliable
production or injection as it is defined as designing, selecting and installing any tubular, tools
and equipment in the purpose conveying, pumping and controlling production fluid. The well
completion design depends on few factor such the formation strength, reservoir characteristic
and reservoir management. Any event that preventing the well completion from functioning
normally will also prevent any ongoing production or injection from continuing. To overcome
such dilemma, the workover process, which is pulling and replacing any completion, will be
carried out. In some situation, the pulling and replacing process requires severing process. The
most common practice by oil and gas industries for severing is either explosive or chemical
cutting method.
However, the cutter comes with number of cons in safety, operational, temperature, pressure and
fluid aspects. Hence, a patented severing device, Radial Cutting Torch (RCT) was introduced in

the market. Compared to other cutter the RCT comes without any of the cons that other cutters
have. The RCTs are also used in salvage operations fishing operations, certain production
operations and drilling operations. The mixture of powdered metals inside the RCT gives out
controlled thermal event, which is the plasma with very high temperature and pressure. The high
temperature and velocity plasma effectively erodes the target material. Clean severing are made
without making severe damage to well completion, which is a major advantage that other
severing tools does not have. The notable important advantage of the cut is no flaring left in
severed material. For other cutters, post-milling process is required to remove the flaring,
because it might lead to severe future damages. But it is not necessary for RCT because cuts
made with RCT does not produce flaring, due to this great amount of time and cost can be saved.
Only the MCR Oil Tools license holders are authorized to perform any RCT jobs. Proper
training is required in order to obtain the license from the tool manufacturer MCR Oil Tool.
Daya Maxflo is one of the license holders to perform RCT jobs in Asia Pacific and Australasia.
This project will deeply discuss the working principle mainly the compatibility of the RCT tool
with tubular, the challenges faced while performance in well which will focus on the cause and
the troubleshooting methods to remedy the problem and develop better alternatives and
solutions.

Feasibility of the Project within the Scope and Time Frame

The project was feasible to be accomplished within the scope and in given time frame. As
previously, my host companys COO Mr. Arthur Sam delegated the project and followed by
supervisor, Mr. Chen that acts as an advisor of this project and never failed to give me essential
guidance along the way. On the other hand, colleague Ms. Dalila assisted in gathering the
sources for the project by helping in gaining a better understanding on the scope of this project.
Overall fourteen weeks were allocated by UTP for internship students to complete their Student
Industrial Internship Project, and as the project was assigned to me in first week of Student
Industrial Internship Project, I was completely able to manage the findings and complete the
project within the given time frame. Not forgetting to mention the teamwork and others
cooperation played an important role in this accomplishment of completing the project as
planned throughout all the challenges faced.

Methodology
Research Methodology
The scope of the project will cover the working principle of the Radial Cutting Torch (RCT),
challenges to complete a successful cut in downhole and the troubleshooting methods when the
RCT device does not function properly. This project was carried out using qualitative research
method as it provides insights into the problems and helps to develop accurate alternatives to
gain a better understanding of underlying reasons.

Qualitative Research Method

The Daya Maxflos Job Report and Performance quality review were collected and perused to
understand the application and challenges faced in wellsite while running RCT. A qualitative
research interview has been done in the form of data collection using group discussions to gather
information from other colleagues. For further understanding the contents of the RCT, MCR Oil
Tool was contacted under telephone survey method to gather information and gain a closer
insight into the RCT contents. Other than that, online research was also done to observe the
various official documents, pictures and other materials as a source to gather better information
and case studies related to RCT.

Key Milestones
In order to mark key dates along the way, Gantt Chart were used to determine the progress of the
project within the scheduled time frame. Please refer to the Gantt Chart that is provided at the
appendices section to get an accurate view on the milestone of this project. As the projects main
goal, the end result of this project, will act as an extra reference material for Daya Maxflo to
understand the contents of RCT and also to develop solutions beforehand. Also, the results of
this project will be a quick and easy reference material to be provided to Daya Maxflos clients.
The selection of RCT tool type will takes place accurately when the Host Company use the
solution provided in the end of this project.

Results and Discussion

Data Analysis
The Radial Cutting Torch (RCT) is a tubing-severing device, that available in different sizes and
pressure rating. The mixture of powdered metals inside the RCT, which is the pyrotechnic
composition, gives out a very high temperature pyrotechnic heat source. A pyrotechnic
composition is homogenized mixture of powdered fuels and oxidizers. The pyrotechnic
composition of RCT can be categorized as below:
Substance

Function

Aluminium

Fuels

Magnesium
Iron (III) Oxide

Oxidizer and Catalyst

Polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE)

Oxidizer

Table 1: Chemical Composition

As a result of non-explosive and self-sustaining reaction, the mixture gives out controlled
thermal event, which is the plasma with very high temperature and pressure. The high
temperature and velocity plasma effectively erodes the target material.

Figure 1: Radial Cutting Torch Contents

On the other hand, another tool punching tool called Perforating Torch Cutter (PTC) is also used
in certain situations in the RCT operation to punch the tubing if there is any restriction, plug,
collapse or obstruction near below to severing target spot of RCT. The radial force produced by
the plasma of the RCT cause tool to move upward and miss the target or sometime the molten
fuel from the RCT will move upward and cause the tool to stick with tubing wall. Even worse,
severing without punching in such situation will cause increase in pressure and temperature in
the stagnation point of the tool and causes the tool to burn out, even losing the anchor part in the
hole. The RCT and PTC are manufactured with the same principle except the nozzle are oriented
in vertical plane so that it can punch the tubing wall.

Figure 2: A Perforating Torch Cutter (PTC)

The RCT and PTC are designed to operate under challenging well conditions. The RCT and PTC
are pressure dependent tools. The performance of the tools are greatly affected by the pressure
regardless the temperature. However, due to the capability of the O-ring of the RCT and PTC the
usage temperature range is limited by maximum 500 F. But, every well has unique well pressure
depend on depth and formation properties. When challenging wells with high pressure ranging
from 10,000 psi to 15,000 psi and Ultra high pressure ranging from 15,001 psi to 20,000-psi
demand for unique solution the tools must solve the dilemmas arise. The solution will be
utilizing high-pressure range RCT and PTC tools in such well conditions. This is done by adding
more fuel power to the tools and extensions does this. A dimensionless unit ranging from three to
four digits is used to indicate the power of fuel in each tools and extensions. The higher value
digit indicates more energy level meanwhile the low value indicates low energy level.

The Radial Cutting Torch (RCT) is a tubing-severing device that can be deployed with the
electric-line, slickline, drill pipe and coiled tubing. The electric-line is a multiple strand wire
armor cable around single insulated electrical conductor wire used to deploy a downhole tool
into well. The slickline is a single strand nonelectrical cable to deploy a downhole tool into well.
Usually, the size of slickline cable range from 0.072 in. to 0.125 in. The drill pipe is a connection
of a series of tubular steel with threaded end to connect the rig to the drill bit, the drill pipe also
serves as conduit to pump drilling fluid and to hold bottomhole assemblies. The coiled tubing is
metal tubular with outside diameter of 1 in. to 3.5 in., sometimes used to deploy wireline tool
into the borehole.

Figure 3: Electric-line

Figure 4: Slickline

Figure 5: Coiled Tubing

Figure 6: Drill Pipe

The RCT tool usually comes with extension (EXT), Pressure Balance Anchor (PBA), isolation
sub and thermal generator. In order to run the severing operation successfully, correct use of
these accessories is very important. The accessories also play important role in the severing
operation.

Figure 7: Extension
The extension, which contains the same fuel pallets as the main body RCT. The extension is used
to increase the load capacity of RCT. The extension is added when there is a need for higher
degree cut or higher pressure well. However, the RCT also can be used without extension.
Depending on degree of cut to be made and the well pressure. Each extension comes with a
dimensionless digit units to indicate the energy level of the extension. The higher value digit
indicates more energy level meanwhile the low value indicates low energy level. The extensions

are also comes in different length and diameter depend on the energy level and size of the RCT
or PCT to be used with it. The extension and the RCT or PTC must be same in diameter to use
with designated tubular size.
The PBA is an anchor system used with RCT, which have approximately same diameter as the
RCT. An anchor system for RCT is very important because extreme velocity of flowing fluid and
pressure increase in the well will cause up thrust in the RCT and this might cause miss firing the
targeted spot. The PBA harness on the tubing wall to prevent the forces. The larger version RCTs
need bow spring centralizer to be used with PBA for centralizing.

Figure 8: Pressure Balance Anchor Assembly

The thermal generator is the initiator of the RCT tool. Thermal generator will trigger the RCT
tool so that it can release plasma to cut the tubing. There are two type of thermal generators
produced to be used with RCT, a resistorized version and ceramic heater version. The
resistorized version is only can be used once, else, the ceramic can be used many times.

Figure 9: Thermal Generator

The Electro Mechanical Anchor (EMA) in electric line deployed anchoring tool. The EMA is
utilized when it is predicted the RCT will produce excessive upward force, such situation arise
when there is restriction, plug, collapse or obstruction near below to severing target spot of RCT.
When the PBA alone is could not withstand the force produced by RCT. So, the EMA is utilized
in the tool string prevent the movement of RCT by harnessing its retractable arms in the nipple.

Figure 10: EMA with retractable arm that will retract when current is passed to tool
In order to reduce the events, another RCT supporting accessory tool is produced by MCR,
which is the Checkfire Panel (CFP). The main function of the CFP is to test the competency of
the power supplied to the RCT. The CFP have LED indicators to indicate whether the DC
voltage of the wireline able to energize the thermal generator. The indicator in CFP will indicate
if the voltage and current threshold of the wireline is sufficient. The CFP is also can be used as a
training tool to understand the competency of power supply to different thermal generator will

different voltage and current requirement. By using CFP the service provider can avoid
unpredictable circumstances, which will jeopardize the severing operation.

Figure 11: Check Fire Panel

In some of the platform the power supply will be in AC form. The AC is converted to DC by
rectifying the AC. However, most of the times the rectification of AC gives out dirty or
unstable DC power supply to wireline tools, this might cause failure of tools and stop the whole
operation. In order to avoid such failures, fire panel filter (FPF) is used in conjunction with the
RCT thermal generator to test the power supply competency. The FPF is developed to filter DC
negative and positive to give out a stable or Clean DC power supply for the RCT deployment.

Figure 12: Fire Panel Filter

Last but not least, one of important supporting tool for RCT is the Remote Firing Mechanism
(RFM). RFM gives opportunity to remotely trigger the RCT at preset temperature, pressure,
acceleration or time. The RCT or PTC initially designed to be deployed on electric wireline. Due
to different clients requirement RFM is developed. The RFM consist of a pressure housing with
board housing, transducer subs, batteries and RFM computer module. In the beginning the RFM
can be run to log the downhole pressure and temperature. The RFM is programmable at wellsite
where it can accommodate the well condition. Then the temperature, pressure, acceleration and
time log can be download to the RFM computer and engineer can defined at which point the
RCT or PTC can be activated. After done with the presetting process the RCT or PTC tool with
RFM can be run remotely on slickline, coil tubing or drillpipe. The tool will be activated at
selected condition remotely.

Figure 13: Remote Firing Mechanism (RFM)

Challenges

Due to the unpredictable well condition or faulty wireline parts challenging situation arise which
might cause operation failures. The operation failure could lead to loss of money and time.
Although, such situations are unpredictable still it could prevent by taking some precaution
measurements. In this section the challenges might arise while will be explained.

Tool Sticking
One of common challenge faced by the field service engineers is tool stuck inside the well. This
will mostly occurs because of the melted metal upward migration, which will cause a bond
between the RCT or PTC tool body or the PBA tool body and tubular wall. It will cause the tool
string to stick in the stagnation point of the tool.

Figure 14: Melted Metal on PBA Body

Nozzle Damage

Nozzle damage is one of the challenges faced by engineers while running a RCT operation. The
nozzle damage occurs because of the damage of the O-ring at the nozzle. Spudding is one
main reason for nozzle damage. Spudding is action of repeatedly running a wireline tool at high
speed in a well bore to pass an obstruction. In some situation, the O-ring damage might cause
auto ignition of the tools, which will damage the whole completion. Else, the nozzle damage also
can let the wellbore fluid to enter into the RCT tool; this will cause the tool to become inert.
Cutting in plugged, restricted or collapsed tubing also can cause nozzle damage in RCT. When
tool is operating near to plug, restriction or collapsed tubing the pressure and temperature in
nozzle exceed the recommended pressure and temperature.

Thermal Generator Failure

The thermal generator failure can cause failure of the whole RCT operation. The thermal
generator failure normally caused by manufacturing defect. Improper assemble of cable head of
the tool string also could cause ignition failure of thermal generator downhole. One of the
example is, incorrect tapping or insulation, which cause electric leak, will fail to energize the
thermal generator.

Figure 15: Incorrect taping

Presence of heavy fluid in wellbore

RCT or PTC are designed to operate in any kind of fluid but presence of heavy fluid above the
cutter head or near below the RCT nozzle will be an obstacle for the tool to operate normally. If
the fluid level is above the tool head, due to the fluids hydrostatic pressure during the severing
process, the pressure of the tool increase and cause an upward thrust in the tool. This will cause
the tool to misfire the target spot.

Power Supply Problem

Electric wireline is the preferred wireline tool deployment method by field engineers because of
the real time action to activate and deactivate. However, in most of the platforms the electric
wireline would not be readily available, because slickline is the mostly used during production
phase. Due to its strength slickline is mostly used for pull out of hole operations (POOH).

Dry Pipe Cutting

Cutting a dry pipe also can be challenging condition to operate under because of dry pipe allow
the plasma from the RCT to flow unrestricted throughout the tubing. Due to absence of
hydrostatic pressure the plasma flame expand and the plasma velocity loss occurs. So, the
magnitude of erosion will decrease and the temperature in the nozzle will also increase.
Running through restriction, obstruction and scales
The wellbore environment change time to time depends on the presence of H2S, sand and CO2
production. Due to unavailability of clear picture of downhole it is hard to identify the presence
of some obstruction and scale build-ups. This might prevent the RCT or PTC from reach to the
target spot in the wellbore. Sometimes a casing color also could hinder the RCT or PTC
operation. As mention above spudding to pass this obstruction is a method practiced by
engineers but it is stricly restricted when using PCT and RCT

Leaving behind melted metal traces

In some situation, the RCT or PTC might leave behind some consolidated metals traces after the
cut because the main fuel used in RCT and PCT are powdered metals to sever the tubing. After
some time the fuel can change into metal chunk form. Although, this is not big concern,
sometimes this metal chunks might cause problem in the production facilities such as the
Subsurface Safety Valve (SSSV).

Figure 16: Metal chunks from RCT cut

Troubleshooting and Overcoming Challenges

Tool Sticking
As mentioned above, tool sticking is one of common challenge faced by the field service
engineers. Where the tool stuck inside the well. This will mostly occurs because of the melted
metal upward migration. The common practice to prevent this from happening is by perforating
the tubing below target spot. This will give sufficient flow area below the cutter to operate. This
sufficient amount of flow area will stabilize the RCT plasma and let it escape by stabilizing the
pressure and temperature at the nozzle. If the elective wireline facility is available the engineer
also can deploy the EMA with the RCT to prevent the up thrust effectively. The combination of
RCT, PTC and EMA would be most effective solution to sever a tubing if the engineers are
suspicious of the tool sticking.

Figure 17: PTC punch on

tubing

Figure 18: RCT Tool string with EMA

Nozzle Damage

As stated earlier, nozzle damage is one of the challenges faced by engineers and the nozzle
damage occurs because of the damage of the O-ring at the nozzle. Spudding is one of the main
reason for nozzle damage. So, by avoiding Spudding nozzle damage can be avoided most the
times. In order to avoid spudding a Multifinger Imaging Tool or drift gage must be run prior to
RCT or PCT run. This will ensure whether there is any obstruction in the tubing that could
hinder the RCT or PTC deployment.

Figure 19: Drift Gage run

Figure 20: Multifinger Imaging Tool

Thermal Generator Failure

The thermal generator failure is one challenge faced by engineers. The thermal generator failure
normally caused by manufacturing defect or improper assemble of cable head of the tool string
also could cause ignition failure of thermal generator. Testing the thermal generator with
galvanometer would detect if there is any defect with thermal generator. On the other hand, the
engineers must sure the insulation or taping of any wires or any conductor can transfer electric is
done properly.

Presence of heavy fluid in wellbore

Heavy fluid above the cutter head or near below the RCT nozzle will be an obstacle for the tool
to operate normally because of its hydrostatic pressure. To remedy this the engineers must pump
out the fluid from well the well at least 100 ft. below cutter head. Keeping in mind that pumping
while severing is restricted because the pumping fluid might enter into the cutter and make it
inert.

Power Supply Problem

Electric wireline is the preferred wireline tool deployment method by field engineers because of
the real time action to activate and deactivate. However, in most of the platforms the electric
wireline would not be readily available. To overcome this dilemma the engineers can deploy the
Remote Firing Mechanism (RFM) with the RCT or PTC. The engineers can select their desired
elapsed time, pressure and temperature for RCT or PTC to be activated.

Dry Pipe Cutting

Cutting a dry pipe also can be challenging because of the unrestricted flow of the plasma from
the RCT tubing due to the plasma flame expand and the plasma velocity loss. To overcome this
problem engineer must utilize extra extension to the RCT or PTC to add extra energy. The rate
and time of erosion increases by adding extension, as result, successful cut is made.

Running through restriction, obstruction and scales

Due to unavailability of clear picture of downhole it is hard to identify the presence of any
obstruction such as scale build up or even a casing collar. It better to run a same O.D mocking
tool or drift gage with Casing Collar Locator or a Multifinger Imaging Tool with Casing Collar
Locater prior to the RCT or PTC run, to identify any hindrance to run the RCT or PCT.

Figure 21: A toolstring with Casing Collar Locator

Leaving behind melted metal traces

In some situation, the RCT or PTC might leave behind some consolidated metals traces after the
cut because the main fuel used in RCT and PCT are powdered metals to sever the tubing. After
some time the fuel can change into metal chunk form. But this problem would not arise in most
of the situation because the debris from the RCT or PTC normally can displaced by the
turbulence when the well start producing. The problem only occurs when there insufficient flow
are for the plasma to escape. Normally a post fishing with junk basket would rectify this
problem.

Other Cutters Available in the Market

Chemical Cutter
Chemical cutter is a one of the wireline deployed tubing severing tool. The chemical cutter
utilizes a propellant to generate pressure forcing the chemical to erode the tubing wall, usually
Bromine Trifluoride is used as the chemical in the chemical cutter. As result of propellant
generation chemical reaction is expelled through the severing head of the cutter at a high
temperature and pressure, which cuts the wall of the tubing.

Advantages

Provides instant flare free cut

Will not damage adjacent tubing

Disadvantages

Limited use with only certain type of tubing grade, O.D, weight and well condition to
operate under.
Hazardous to operate,
Temperature and pressure limitation.
Well fluid limitation.
Limited capability to cut large pipe

Figure 22: Chemical Cutter and Example Cut

Jet Cutter
Jet cutters is an explosive cutter which uses circular-shaped charge for the cutting action. Jet
cutters are capable to cut tubing regardless of the significant downhole pressure. This makes
them as a preferred option for extremely deep wells, greater than 20,000 ft. depth. But, the jet
cutter typically leave a flare on the severed pipe string. Usually, post milling and dressing
required to remove the flare, before further continuation operation.
Advantages

Provide instantaneous cut.

Disadvantages

Flared cut is produced

Hazardous to transport

May damage the adjacent pipe

Limited capability to pass through restriction and cutting large pipe below restriction.

Cut require post milling and dressing before it can be finish

Figure 23: Flare of Jet Cutter

Figure 24: Different O.D Jet Cutters

Mechanical Cutter

Mechanical cutters design is closely similar like mill device. The mechanical cutter have an
extended cutter arm or blade. The cutter is rotated by tubing or downhole motors are often slow
in cutting heavy wall or high alloy pipe. The tubing cutting time is depends on the tubing size,
weight, grade and depth of cut. These cutters are considerably slower than the chemical or
explosive cutters. The mechanical cutters are best used on softer, lower alloy pipes with a thinner
wall. High alloy pipes and very thick pipes are more difficult to cut with a mechanical cutter.

Advantages

No hazardous material.

Capable of cut under any type of fluid

Capable of cut under any well condition.

Disadvantages

Slow cutting.

Leave large cutting behind in wellbore.

Only capable of cut few type of tubing.

Figure 25: Mechanical Cutter

Comparison with RCT

Radial Cutting Torch

Not an explosive or
dangerous chemical

Safety

Chemical Cutter
Bromine Triflouride
(extremely
dangerous)

Jet Cutter

Mechanical Cutter

Contains explosive
Not an explosive or
material that can cause dangerous chemical
fatal injuries(extremely
dangerous)

There is no detonator Explosive detonator

Explosive detonator

There is no detonator

Non-hazardous

Explosive and
Poisonous

Explosive

Non-hazardous

No special storage,
handling or disposal
problems

Special storage,
handling and disposal
required under
UN_1746, Class 5.1
method

Special handling
No special storage,
required as stated under handling or disposal
API Recommended
problems
Practice 67 (RP67)
before assembling or
using

No safety training
required to operate

Training required for Training required for

Acid burns, Inhalation handling oilfield
hazard, explosives
explosives

No special protective
clothing to handle or
operate

Full rubber suit,

Protective gloves,
No special protective
rubber gloves and full protective clothing, eye clothing to handle or
face respirator
protection, face
operate
protection is a must
when handling oilfield
explosives

Shipped on
commercial aircraft

Not allowed in
commercial aircraft

Not allowed in
commercial aircraft

No safety training
required to operate

Shipped on
commercial aircraft

Cuts all Chrome,

stainless steel,
Hasteloy,
Monel, Inconel and
plastic coated pipe

Will not cut Chrome,

stainless steel,
Hasteloy, Monel,
Inconel and plastic
coated pipe.

Cuts all Chrome,

Only selected type of
stainless steel, Hasteloy, pipe can be cut.
Cannot cut high alloy
Monel, Inconel and
and thick pipe.
plastic coated pipe

Small O.D is easier to Full O.D tool harder

deploy in all cases
to deploy
Can be run through
restriction and cut
Operational
larger I.D

Very sensitive to
distance to target
needs full O.D tool

Cannot be run through Cannot be run through

restriction and cut
restriction and cut
larger I.D.
larger I.D.

Can be conveyed on
Cannot use tubing to Can be conveyed on coil Can be conveyed on
coil tubing or pipe
convey chemical
tubing or pipe
coil tubing or pipe
with pressure Remote cutter
Firing Mechanism
Proven to cut in close
contact pipe without
damaging the outer
tubular

May damage adjacent

pipe

Temperature All components rated Restricted to 275 o F

to 500 o F with no
for 1 hour
time limit
Can operate up until
20,000 psi

Possible to cut in close

contact pipe without
damaging the outer
tubular

Restricted 400 o F with 1 All components rated

hour time limit
to 500 o F with no time
limit

Small Chem Cutter

5,000 psi

Small Jet cutter can

operate up 12,500 psi

Large O.D Chem

Cutter 6,000 psi

Large Jet cutter can

operate up until 20,00
psi

Can be run in all

fluids or drilling mud

Water preferred,
performance
decreases with fluid
density, does not
work in heavy mud

Can be run in all fluids Can be run in all fluids

or drilling mud
or drilling mud

Can be run in air or

dry gas

Must have fluid, does Can be run in air or dry Can be run in air or
not work well in
gas
dry gas
bromide fluids

Pressure
Rating

Fluid

Table 2: Cutter Comparison

Can operate up until

20,000 psi

Free Point and Back off Operation

The meaning of free point is used to indicate the depth between the stuck pipe and the free pipe
in a pipe string. This means every joint of pipe above the free point is free to rotate freely and
can be moved in and out of the hole. The tubing string must be cut above this point to free it
from borehole. This point is very important know when we want to retrieve the tubing by cutting.
In our case, to deploy RCT and PTC it is important to know the free point. There are two
methods to determine the free point:

The pipe stretch method using surface observation.

Using free point indicator

The first method involve some measurement at the rig floor and using the measurement to
calculate the point of the pipe stuck. The procedure to calculate the point:
1. Pull the pipe using normal hook load, F1 and mark as the first reference point X1 on the
pipe.
2. Pull additional 20,000 to 40,000 lbf, F2 keeping in mind the pull should not exceed the
yield strength of the pipe, the portion of pipe stretched to new position is marked as X2.
3. Use the values collect from previous procedures to substitute in the following formula.

F = F2 F1
Lst =

735,294 (21)

Lst = depth of stuck point

Wp = weight of pipe

The freepoint tool is an electromechanical tool that is designed to measure the amount of torque
or stretch is made in given length of tubing, drill pipe, or casing. The freepoint tool uses either
bow springs or magnets to anchor itself in the wall of the pipe. After obtaining an estimate of the
free point by using the pipe stretch estimate technique, the freepoint tool is run in the hole to
1000 feet above the calculation estimated stuck point. Then the freepoint tool is anchored in
place. The stretch and or torque is then applied to the pipe. This will give the pipe recovery
engineer a baseline reading of the free pipe. This will give him a starting point to compare his
later freepoint readings too. The tool is then run roughly 500 feet past the predicted stuck point.
Stretch and torque are applied, and readings are taken. If the tool indicates that the pipe is stuck
at that point the tool is pulled uphole and readings are taken again. By applying the bracketing
technique, the pipe recovery engineer is quickly able to identify the depth of exact point that the
pipe is free.

Real life solution by calculation

While tripping out of hole to 6,850MD, observe over pull 40,000 lb over pick up weight. Stop
tripping out and attempt to go down no issue. Attempt to rotate, pipe is able to rotate at 30,000 ftlb torque. Attempt to circulate, observe restricted flow.

Figure 26: Example figure

Pull the stuck string to 300,000 lbf and the stretch measurement is 29.4 inch from the neutral
point.
Pull the stuck string to 350,000 lbf and the stretch measurement is 49.2 inch from the neutral
point.
So
Differential pull = 350,000 300,000 = 50,000 lbf
Drill Pipe Weight = 23.52 lb/ft

Lst =

735,294 (49.229.4)23.52

=6,784 ft

50,000

After the prediction of stuck point the backoff operation is commenced. The back off operation is
involve parting the pipe above stuck point and recovering the free pipe. Finally, fishing attemps
are done to recover the remaining stuck pipe. If it is an open hole and the fish operation is not
successful, the hole is plugged and sidetracked. If it is a cased hole milling tools are deployed to
mill the remaining fish.

Findings
As mentioned above the RCT and PTC are produced in different O.D. and operational pressure
range. Also, there are four type of conveyance method for the RCT and PTC which are slickline,
electric wireline, coil tubing and drill pipe. The method depend on clients ongoing operation and
available facilities. The RCT tool available in in. O.D to 7 in. O.D. Also, the pressure range of
the tool depends on the type of the tool, which can be categorized into:

Table 3: Pressure Rating

However, each tools have its own limitation to be unsuitable for certain condition. For an
example certain size tools are unavailable to be conveyed on coil tubing. On the other hand
certain size tool unavailable for ultra-high pressure application. The suitable tool for the well
condition must be carefully selected in order to avoid failures.

Project Deliverables
In some situation the client seek for Daya Maxflos advice on tool selection to sever their tubing.
In order to give clients a clear tool selection chart. The Daya Maxflo Tool Selection Brochure
with simple design and all type of tubing are included in the table.
In order to rectify the tool selection problem, the tool selection chart for different type of tubing
is created. The recommended tool is matched with API tubing standards and wellbore pressure.
The selection chart included O.D of tubing with the weight range, conveyance method and
pressure range. The selection chart can be provided to client, so that they will for which type
tubing they can get immediate tubing severing service.

Coil Tubing Selection Chart

TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)

CONVEYANCE METHOD

Coil
Weight 0 to
4001 to
10,001 to 12,001 to 15,001 to 20,000 to
Tubing
lb/ft 4000 psi 10,000 psi 12,000 psi 15,000 psi 17,000 psi 25,000psi
Up To
1-1/2" OD

All

1-1/2 to
1-3/4 OD

All

1-3/4 to
2 OD

All

2-1/16 &
4.7-5.95
2-3/8 OD

DP

CT E/LINE S/LINE

Table 4: Coil Tubing Selection Chart

Casing Selection Chart

TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)

Tubing and
Casing

Weight
lb/ft

0 to 4000
psi

4001 to 10,001 to 12,001 to

10,000 psi 12,000 psi 15,000 psi

2-1/16 &
2-3/8

4.7 - 5.95

2-7/8"

6.5 - 8.7

2-7/8"

9.7

2-7/8"

10.4 - 11.7

3-1/2"

CONVEYANCE METHOD

15,001 to
17,000 psi

20,000 to
25,000psi

DP

CT

E/LINE

S/LINE

9.3 - 12.95

3-1/2"

13.30 15.50

4"

9.50-14

4-1/2"

9.5-15.5

4-1/2"

16.60-19.2

5"

11.0-19.5

5-1/2"

14.0-23.0

5-7/8"

23.4

6-5/8"

20.0-32.0

7"

17-32.0

7-5/8"

24.0-42.0

7-3/4"

37

8-5/8"

24.0-40.0

9-5/8"

32.8-53.5

9-7/8"

62.8

Table 5: Casing Selection Chart

Selection Chart for Drill Pipe

CONVEYANCE
METHOD

TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)

Drill PipeTube/Body

Weight lb/ft 0 to 4000 psi

4001 to
10,000 psi

10,001 to
12,000 psi

12,001 to
15,000 psi

15,001 to
17,000 psi

20,000 to
25,000psi

E/LINE

S/LINE

3 1/2" NC 38

13.3-15.5

3 1/2" NC 38

13.3-15.6

4" XT38

9.5-14

4" DS38

9.5-14

4" XT39

9.5-14

4" HT40

9.5-14

4 1/2" TT458

9.5-19.2

4 1/2" XTM40

9.5-19.2

4 1/2" XTM46

9.5-19.2

5" XT50

11-19.5

5" NC50

11-19.5

5 1/2" HT55

14-21.9

5 1/2" DSTJ

14-21.9

5 1/2" FH DSTJ

14-21.9

5 7/8" XT57

23.4

5 7/8" VX 57

23.4

6 5/8

20-32

Table 6: Selection Chart for Drill Pipe

Selection Chart for PTC

TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)

Pipe

Weight SP 0 to SP 4001 to
lb/ft
4000 psi 10,000 psi

CONVEYANCE METHOD

HP 10,001 to HP 12,001 to UHP 15,001 UHP 17,001 MHP 20,001

Hole Size (in2)
12,000 psi
15,000 psi to 17,000 psi to 20,000 psi to 25,000psi

CT Up To
1-1/2" OD

N/A

CT 1-1/2
to 1-3/4
OD

N/A

CT 1-3/4
to
2 OD

N/A

CT 2" & 21/16 &

2-3/8 OD

3.25

2-3/8"

4.7-5.95

2-7/8"

6.5-8.7

2-7/8"

9.3-11.7

3-1/2"

9.3-10.2

4"

9.50-14

4-1/2"

9.5-15.5

5"

11.5-20.3

5-1/2"

14.0-23.0

5-7/8"

DP

CT

E/LINE S/LINE

0.38-0.42

0.42-0.47

0.6

0.6

1.1

1.2-0.9 to 0.60.8

i
i
i
i

i
1.35-0.5 to 0.50.5

2.25-1.1 to 0.61.1

1.1

7.55-1.1 to 1.1

23.4

6-5/8"

20.0-32.0

7"

17-32.0

7-5/8"

24.0-42.0

8-5/8"

32.3-53.5

9-5/8"

32.8-53.5

9-7/8"

62.8

Table 7: Selection Chart for PTC

Selection Chart for RFM

TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)

Pipe

Low Pressure Unit

0 - 5,000 psi

High Pressure Unit

1,000 psi - 30,000 psi

CONVEYANCE METHOD

DP

CT

E/LINE

S/LINE

CT Up To 1-1/2" OD

CT 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 OD

CT 1-3/4 to 2 OD

CT 2" & 2-1/16 & 2-3/8 OD

2-3/8"

2-7/8"

2-7/8"

3-1/2"

4"

4-1/2"

5"

5-1/2"

5-7/8"

6-5/8"

7"

7-5/8"

8-5/8"

9-5/8"

9-7/8"

Table 8: Selection Chart for RFM

Selection Chart for EMA

TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)

Pipe

I.D Range (in.)

2-3/8"

1.815-2.041

2-7/8"

CONVEYANCE METHOD

DP

CT

E/LINE

2.151-2.441

3-1/2"

2.480-3.068

4"

3.340-3.548

4-1/2"

3.640-4.090

5"

4.151-4.545

5-1/2"

4.545-4.950

0 - 10,000 psi

S/LINE

Table 9: Selection Chart for EMA

indicates

that the tool for the O.D, weight and pressure is readily available

X indicates that the tool for the O.D, weight and pressure is not available
i

indicates that further information and testing required and the tool is not readily available.

Please refer appendices to view the full list of project brochure.

Conclusion and Recommendation

Impact
The implementation of this project solution is to be able to help Daya Maxflo to feed their clients
curiosity and willingness to understand further and gain thorough information regarding the RCT
and PCT pipe severing solution. A brochure with company background and detailed information
about the cutter is created so, the clients would be able to know accurately about the available
tool sizes, operational pressure and conveyance method of each tools. I hope this project will be
a big contribution for the company in term of technical and business development to ensure a
better developing future for the company.

Suggested Future Work for Expansion and Continuation

For further development on this project, as a part of Research and Development, an i-handbook
can be created which involve C and C++ computer programming language as this program can
work efficiently to show the availability of tool and size of the tool available for client when the
client input their tubing size, pressure and conveyance method and this method can increase the
effectiveness of their choice.

Figure 27: Example i-handbook program on Windows OS

Figure 28: Example output from i-handbook program

Safety Training and Value of the Practical Experience

Lessons Learned and Experience Gained

The internship position in Daya Maflo was a very good platform and golden opportunity for me
because I managed to learn many useful lessons and earn good guidance and also at the same
time, gained valuable experiences while working in this company. Throughout the 28 weeks
working with Daya Maxflo Sdn Bhd. (DMSB), I have gained so much valuable knowledge in
terms of technical and management. I have been exposed to various projects and tasks, which
have helped me to improve my skills, and been as a great source of motivation for me to strive
hard to excel. Therefore, I manage to achieve my internship objective by improving my technical
and interpersonal skills while contributing to this company.

I also manage to achieve all the internship objectives that are aimed by Universiti Teknologi
PETRONAS by getting involved in real industry projects and assignments and improve my
leadership abilities, teamwork and communication skills. It was a very good feeling and
exposure in experiencing the working atmosphere for the very first time. Working in DMSB had
taught me so much about oil and gas industry. With all the knowledge and experiences that I
gained in DMSB throughout the 28 weeks of internship, I feel more confident and very much
prepared to face the real working life in oil and gas industry in future.

Lessons Learned
Office
a) Learned how to do equipment technical comparison
As an intern under operation department, I held the responsibility to prepare purchase order for
company job purpose. Understanding the technical criteria to purchase correct equipment as
ordered by upper management is an important process of my responsibility. Understanding the
technical specifications of the equipment to match with current job is very essential and it
contributed to my learning environment.

b) Learned how to use and handle Daya Maxflo inventory

The inventory of Daya Maxflo is a recording system that encompasses of the data of all
equipment and stocks that is being used by Daya Maxflo for operation and maintenance purpose
and throughout my internship, I learned the maximized uses of it.

c) Learned how to monitor Tool going to offshore job and return from job.
Preparing the tools in warehouse as per client requirement is very important because any
wrongly mobilized tools from warehouse would cause wastage of time and money. So, it is very
important to keep an eye and track the operation progress of Daya Maxflo. This can ensure Daya
Maxflo to maintain their high quality operation service.

d) Learned on how to find solution for a problem economically

Prepare price compilation list of each equipment or services to find economical decision and
solution. Finding an economical solution for a problem can help the companys aim to be cost
effective.

e) Learned how to apply theoretical knowledge in practice

Applied theoretical knowledge in terms of Well Completion and Design, Facilities Engineering
and Drilling Engineering in order to develop internship project.

Kemaman Supply Base (KSB)

a) Learned how wireline tool string equipment is done

Learned correct technique of deploying equipment and onsite maintenance to rectify any
problem, also, the possible cause of the problem.

Assist the senior and newly joined field engineers in carrying out the maintenance
activity such as repairing damaged equipment.

Analysed whether the Radial Cutting Torch of inventory match with our KL office
inventory and report to update KL team about the latest list of available and missing
equipment in Kemaman Supply Base.

b) Learned about the importance of Health Safety and Environment (HSE)

Always wear complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when before carrying out
any task or job in base to avoid any accidents and potential hazards.

Practice all HSE rules, regulations and procedures while carrying out a task.

Experience Gained
a) Perform stock check in Kemaman Supply Base and Asian Supply Base

Gained opportunity to go Kemaman Supply Base (KSB) which is located in Kemaman to

carry out stock check. Few responsibilities were given by supervisor to carry sorting the
equipments, straightening or arranging the equipments according to their item codes,
sweeping or cleaning the equipment, standardizing and sustaining the practice. While
learning arrangement of the tool according to their categories.

Figure 29: Item code on package

b) Working with experienced senior and newly joined field engineers

Able to gain much valuable technical and management knowledge by interacting with
experienced engineers and warehouse keepers about current operation progress, project
and given task

c) Prepare manifest list of the tools and its accessories to be sent to operation

Able to create manifest of tools and its accessories using Microsoft Excel

Able to increase knowledge by knowing more on what equipment to be mobilized and

how to face challenges when delays occurs in mobilizing tool.

d) Compilation and storing offshore job documents

By compiling the document sent by Daya Maxflo such tenders document. I was able to
learn many technical specifications of different types of equipment used in well
intervention operation.

Leadership, teamwork and individual activities

Leadership and teamwork
From this internship, I learned that leadership values and teamwork is very important in ensuring
a persons ability to strengthen their personality and interpersonal skills. In order to create an
effective and efficient working environment, Daya Maxflo always encourage their staffs to
complete any given task accurately in a very short dateline. This positive task enforcement
causes us to be more discipline to carry out any projects or assignment given with full
responsibility as a team. Having a leader in a team is important to have a proper organization to
do a task. In Daya Maxflo, although I will have to follow instructions and do task given by the
superiors, I learned that each of us could be a leader. This is because the company gave me
opportunity to voice out my opinions and ideas in solving problems either technically or
theoretically. Besides that, I was also told to express my concern and provide suggestions if I
found out something is wrong or can be done in a better way.
Teamwork plays a major role here in this company where we will help and cooperate with each
other to complete the projects by being focus and carry out the task assigned to us efficiently.
When I was chosen to be a trainee in Operation department, together with me we were two
trainees from same courses joined the department as well. As both of us from Petroleum
Engineering programme, we always keen to help each other because basically both us have same
knowledge background. I view this offer to hold responsibility in Operation department is a very
good opportunity for me to train myself on how to practice the value of teamwork when we carry
out any team projects and assignments. When we carry out team projects, I realize that value of
teamwork is very important while working in a team, as we need to cooperate and tolerate in
order to produce an excellent project outcome and problem solutions.
One of the major plus point that I gained by being in this department is that regardless from what
backgrounds are we from we are able to respect and appreciate each others ideas and views as
we can increase our knowledge of what we learned back in our university courses. We also
realized that by absorbing this experience, where we will be able to be applying in future projects

during real working life. The value of teamwork actually indirectly helps to improve my
leadership skills as I feel much more confident in conveying my ideas, communicating and
interact with people.
While I was in Kemaman Supply Base, I learned on how the concept of leadership and teamwork
was applied in the base especially during the field engineers training. As senior field engineers
conduct the training, all other field engineers were fully committed to absorb and understand the
knowledge delivered by the senior field engineer. After they completed training assigned to
them, they approached their colleagues to help them to understand the hand on part. The
consistency of effective and efficient teamwork and execution of organized training by the field
engineers created a cheerful and fun training environment. From this observation, I learned that
teamwork and leadership is very important while executing a task in order to ensure the get a
successful result.

Individual activities carried out during internship

a) Prepare tools mobilization documents

Tool mobilization documents are released by operation department to give information to clients,
government authorities such as Customs Department, shipment crews and field engineers on the
list of equipment and information of the equipment. To on how to handle equipment and what
equipment is brought for operation.

Figure 30: Manifest Tool Accessories List

Figure 31: Safety Data Sheet

b) Track mobilization progress report

I was required to track the mobilization progress of the tools sent to offshore by phone
conversation or email and update the field engineers and operations manager in KL headquarters
on current tool mobilization progress and what are the problems encountered while mobilizing
the tool to offshore and solutions taken to solve the problems.

c) Interpret and analyze Tools Packaging List

Tools packaging list is issued by the tools manufacturer if there is tool shipment to Supply base
or office. Analyzing packing list can help us to identify what type of tool is ship, we can also
identify all the accessories of the contents inside the package. Each package have its unique
packaging I.D for identification purpose. By noting the packaging I.D when can mobilize the
correct tool when the engineers request.

d) Practice Health Safety and Environment (HSE) value in my daily work

Working in Oil and Gas industry is very dangerous because accidents can happened any time
especially when it happens due to carelessness, ignoring safety rules and regulations and not
being aware of our surrounding when carrying out our job. When I was in Kemaman Supply
Base, I always make sure that I wear my Personal Protective Equipments before I start doing my
job. I also will always make sure that I follow required procedures, rules and regulations while
executing my job to avoid any accidents and injuries to occur. I learned that following carefully
HSE rules and regulations can ensure our safety and minimize the number of accidents in Oil and
Gas Industry.

Business Values, Ethics and Management Skills

We Care, We Deliver is the main motto that encourages Daya to play a leading role in shaping
its future of its industries globally. Currently, Daya has its operations in 10 countries with a
global workforce of 560 employees of various nationalities. This company Daya Maxflo
implements this motto to strengthen their business foundation by inspiring vibrant ideas,
nurturing potentials and delivers excellence in everything it does. Daya Maxflo Sdn Bhd
(DMSB), as a company under Daya Group and one of Petronas-Licensed Hydraulic supplier and
service provider in Malaysia, Daya Maxflo is able to expand its business in international level.
As up to date, Daya Maxflo had carried many well intervention operations in Malaysia itself and
in other countries such as Japan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand,Mynmar and Vietnam.
Daya believes in four core values which are:

a) Resolute

Daya encourages us to be energetic and implement an open-minded approach in finding new

ideas which can inspire fresh solutions for Daya partners and their businesses.

b) Accountable

Daya encourage us to put continual efforts in building trusted relationships and emphasize
integrity, which can results in high quality products and services. Daya led us with bold ideas
that shape the future of our industries in order to be an accountable business in national and
international level.

c) Committed

We should be committed in giving full commitment to our customers and partners as well as
community to strive excellence in all of our undertakings.

d) Ethical
Work ethics is an important ethic that we follow while working here as this ethic is able to create
our image as a trustworthy and responsible employee. We ensure that we follow all the rules and
regulations that is laid out by the company in order to the high quality service that is provided by
UMW, standard of procedures and manuals are always used when carrying out a task although
employee may have experience in carrying out the task before.

I also learn many management skills while working in Daya Maxflo such as:

a) Time management

I need to get task given to done in time or else it could cost ultimately to the company. Time
management in this company encompasses a wide scope of activities such as planning,
allocating, setting goals, delegating, analysis time spent, monitoring, organizing, scheduling and
priotizing. Besides that, this company emphasizes time management heavily because good time
management can create an environment that is conducive to carry out task efficiently.

b) Communication

I learn effective communication skills in the company by interacting with engineers and
managers in order to gain more knowledge regarding a subject and experiences. Daya Maxflo
always encourages us to communicate and update each other of any project or operation progress
so that miscommunication issue can be avoided.

c) Project Management

I learn project management skills in this company as when a project is being developed, I need to
know what needs to be done by what deadline, prepare a specific timeline and sequences of
activities and consider a variety of cost alternative.

Figure 32: Project Organized by Me on Daya Maxflo website

Problems and Challenges Faced and Solutions to Overcome Them

Time Management
Helping my department engineers in carry out their task and at the same time carrying out my
internship project teaches me on how to manage time properly. I have to make sure that I am
able to execute task given by my supervisor on time and also ensure that I am able to learn and
understand the technical terms that is needed in order to develop my project. I also should make
sure that I complete my project reports, log book which to be submitted to my supervisor every
two weeks and my presentation slides. Besides finding time to complete my internship project, I
also should make sure that I have enough rest for myself every day and find time for me to
exercise and entertainment to keep myself in healthy condition and energetic.

Being Independent

When I was sent to Kemaman Supply Base for few days, there were no supervisors there to
supervise me. Early, I had difficulties in executing my task because being skeptical whether am I
doing the task correctly and they were no one for me to refer to if I need to understand some
technical terms. However, I overcome the situation in a very short period of time, as I decided to
seek assistance from the field engineers in the base if I have any inquiries about technical
specifications of equipments and to share ideas and views with them. I learned that although
there were no supervisor in the base to supervise me, self-discipline plays a major role in order
for me to be independent to learn as much as possible about what the company does, equipment
functions and carry out my task with full responsibility.

Dangerous working place

Oil and gas industry is dangerous and hazardous industry. It is undeniable that there will be high
risks for accidents to occur during working hours. In order to avoid accidents to occur, I will try
to eliminate unsafe conditions by following closely HSE rules and regulations. I will always
make sure I wear complete Personal Protective Equipment before carrying out my job, be alert
with environment surrounding to avoid potential hazards to occur. Besides that Daya Maxflo
always encourage us to implement good safety practice, think and plan our task before start
working and identify hazards and report immediately to our superior if there are any hazards
found.

High Work Demand

In Operation department, I have to increase my learning capability and be energetic in order to
catch up with others in order to execute job in a given dateline. I must always upgrade my
technical and management skills as the task given to me is becoming more and more challenging
and requires detailed solutions. Since Operation department ensures the tools that is involved in
well intervention operation is well kept without leaving behind in any operation and functions
efficiently, I have to be proactive by asking a lots of question, do a lot of readings in order to
understand equipment functions especially equipments that is involved in my project. When I
was in the base, I realized that I need to be strong mentally and physically when working as we
are dealing with a lot of heavy equipments. I will have to increase my physical strength by
exercising so that I can adapt myself to work in a place with extreme workload.

Appendices

Gantt Chart

Week Number
Project
Activities

Description

Deciding
Project Title

Choose and
submit
project title

Project
Planning
Carrying out
project
Progress
Report

Draw out
plans on how
to carry out
the project
Prepare tool
selection
chart
Preparation
of report to
submit

Data Analysis

Collect data
and analyze
them to
discuss in the
report

Preparation
of Final
Report

Finalize final
report and
prepare the
technical part
to be
submitted

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

Non Explosive Pipe Recovery

Operational Selection Chart
Asia Pacific | Australasia

The 24 Hours Pipe Recovery E xpert

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Contents
About Us

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

RCT Advantages

Tubing & Casing

Drill Pipe

CHART FOR TUBING AND CASING

SEVERENCE

CHART FOR DRILL PIPE BODY

SEVERENCE

CHART FOR CUT TO RELEASE

PACKER

Perforating Torch Cutter

CHART FOR PUNCHING TOOLS

Non-Explosive

Coil Tubing
CHART FOR COIL TUBING SEVERENCE

Cut to Release Packers

Deployable
within
hours not
days

Radial Cutting Torch

HWDP/Collar
CHART FOR HWDP SEVERANCE

Remote Firing Mechanism

CHART FOR REMOTE FIRING
MECHANISM

Comparison

Electro Mechanical
Anchor

RCT vs. CHEMICAL CUTTER

Comparison

Comparison

SIZE COMPARISON

RCT VS. OTHER CUTTERS

Equipment
Available From
Daya Maxflo

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About Us

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

Daya Maxflo Sdn Bhd, is the specialized oilfield

service company for drilling, well intervention,
enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and production
enhancement.
The extensive range of Products & Services are
globally recognized, industry approved and utilized by
clients demanding the highest levels of quality, safety,
durability and performance. Daya Maxflo is dedicated to
providing our clients in Malaysia and throughout Asia
with leading edge technology to maximize drilling and
improve production.

Deployable
within
hours not
days

Non-Explosive

Daya Maxflo is owned, operated and managed by a group of industry professionals with substantial oil &
gas experience and technical expertise that have been involved in the Malaysia and Asia Pacific energy
industry since 1975.
Daya Maxflo Sdn Bhd is also a subsidiary of Daya Materials Berhad, a Public Listed Company in Bursa
Malaysia (Code: 0091).

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The Radial Cutting Torch (RCT) is a

patented cutting device used to sever
tubing, casing, drill pipe and coil tubing.
The RCT utilizes a proprietary mixture of
powdered metals contained inside the
torch body which burn at very high
temperature on ignition by the gas generator. The resultant molten plasma is then
ejected through the nozzle section and
onto the target tubing.

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

Isolation Sub
Electric Contact

RCT Extension

Snap Ring with Disk

Fuel Pallets

RCT Extension

The RCT is one of the most efficient

tubular cutting tools currently available. It
cuts both normal and exotic steel and
operates in pressures up to 25,000psi and
temperatures as high as 500F (260C).

Deployable
within
hours not
days

Thermal Generator Sub

Thermal Generator

Sliding Sleeve
RCT Nozzle End

Anchor Connection

Non-Explosive
The RCT can be run on electric line, coil
tubing or on Slickline and utilises the
Remote Firing Mechanism. The RCT
requires only a small amount of insensitive
initiatory thermal mix inside the RF Safe
Thermal Generator.

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RCT Advantages
Not an explosive or dangerous chemical.
The complete system is safe to use in Radio

Sensitive areas.
Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

Classified as a Flammable Solid, Organic,

NOS., UN1325 Section 4.1.

No special storage, handling, or disposal

required.
Causes no flaring or swelling of the pipe

during the cut.

Deployable
within
hours not
days

Cuts steel,stainless steel, Hastalloy,

Monel, Inconel and plastic coated pipe.

Can be run thru restrictions to cut larger

diameter pipe.
Can be used in close contact pipe

conditions.
Non-Explosive Can cut in wet or dry pipe conditions.
Can cut in exotic fluids or drilling mud

without problems.

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CHART FOR COIL TUBING SEVERENCE

TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)

CONVEYANCE METHOD

Coil
Weight 0 to
4001 to 10,001 to 12,001 to 15,001 to 20,000 to
Tubing
lb/ft 4000 psi 10,000 psi 12,000 psi 15,000 psi 17,000 psi 25,000psi

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

DP

CT E/LINE S/LINE

Up To
1-1/2" OD

All

1-1/2 to
1-3/4 OD

All

1-3/4 to
2 OD

All

2-1/16 &
4.7-5.95
2-3/8 OD

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Deployable
within
hours not
days

Non-Explosive
Successful cut on 1-3/4 Heavy
Wall Chrome Coil Tubing

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Tubing & Casing

CHART FOR TUBING AND CASING SEVERENCE
TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

Deployable
within
hours not
days

Non-Explosive

Tubing and
Casing

Weight
lb/ft

0 to 4000 4001 to
10,001 to 12,001 to
psi
10,000 psi 12,000 psi 15,000 psi

2-1/16 &
2-3/8

4.7 - 5.95

2-7/8"

6.5 - 8.7

2-7/8"

9.7

2-7/8"

10.4 - 11.7

3-1/2"

15,001 to
17,000 psi

CONVEYANCE METHOD
20,000 to
25,000psi

DP

CT

9.3 - 12.95

3-1/2"

13.30 15.50

4"

9.50-14

4-1/2"

9.5-15.5

4-1/2"

16.60-19.2

5"

11.0-19.5

5-1/2"

14.0-23.0

5-7/8"

23.4

6-5/8"

20.0-32.0

7"

17-32.0

7-5/8"

24.0-42.0

7-3/4"

37

8-5/8"

24.0-40.0

9-5/8"

32.8-53.5

9-7/8"

62.8

E/LINE S/LINE

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3-3/8 5.95# L80

2-7/8 Hastelloy
Casing

3-1/2 Hastelloy
Casing
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Drill Pipe
CHART FOR DRILL PIPE BODY SEVERENCE
CONVEYANCE
METHOD

TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)

Drill Pipe- Tube/
Weight lb/ft
Body

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

Deployable
within
hours not
days

0 to 4000
psi

4001 to
10,000 psi

10,001 to
12,000 psi

12,001 to
15,000 psi

15,001 to
17,000 psi

20,000 to
25,000psi

E/LINE

S/LINE

3 1/2" NC 38

13.3-15.5

3 1/2" NC 38

13.3-15.6

4" XT38

9.5-14

4" DS38

9.5-14

4" XT39

9.5-14

4" HT40

9.5-14

4 1/2" TT458

9.5-19.2

4 1/2" XTM40

9.5-19.2

4 1/2" XTM46

9.5-19.2

5" XT50

11-19.5

5" NC50

11-19.5

5 1/2" HT55

14-21.9

5 1/2" DSTJ

14-21.9

5 1/2" FH DSTJ

14-21.9

5 7/8" XT57

23.4

5 7/8" VX 57

23.4

6 5/8

20-32

Non-Explosive
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Successful cut on 2.875

22% Chrome Drill pipe

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Cut to Release Packers

CHART FOR CUT TO RELEASE PACKER
TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

0 to
4001 to 10,001 to 12,001 to 15,001 to
4000 psi 10,000 psi 12,000 psi 15,000 psi 17,000 psi

CONVEYANCE METHOD
20,000 to
25,000psi

DP

CT

Packer

Size

HALLIBURTON

All

BAKER HUGHES

All

WEATHERFORD

All

SCHLUMBERGER

4.7-5.95

E/LINE S/LINE

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Deployable
within
hours not
days

Non-Explosive

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HWDP/Collar
CHART FOR HWDP SEVERANCE
TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)
HWDP -Pin
Connection cut

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

Deployable
within
hours not
days

Minimum 0 to 4000 4001 to

10,001 to 12,001 to
psi
10,000 psi 12,000 psi 15,000 psi
TJ ID

CONVEYANCE METHOD

15,001 to
17,000 psi

20,000 to
25,000psi

DP/CT

E/LINE S/LINE

2.68

5" XT50 - 5 NC50

5 1/2" HT55

5 1/2" DSTJ - 5 1/2"

FH DSTJ

5 7/8" XT57

5 7/8" VX 57

4.25

6 5/8

4.5

3 1/2" NC 38

2.25

4" XT38

2.56

4" XT39

2.56

4" HT40

2.56

4 1/2" TT-458 - 4
1/2" XTM40

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Non-Explosive

3-1/4 Spiral Heavyweight

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Perforating Torch Cutter

CHART FOR PUNCHING TOOLS
TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)

Pipe

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

Deployable
within
hours not
days

HP 10,001 to HP 12,001 to UHP 15,001 UHP 17,001 to MHP 20,001

Hole Size (in2)
12,000 psi
15,000 psi to 17,000 psi 20,000 psi to 25,000psi

DP

CT

E/
S/
LINE LINE

CT Up To
1-1/2" OD

N/A

0.38-0.42

CT 1-1/2
to 1-3/4
OD

N/A

0.42-0.47

CT 1-3/4
to
2 OD

N/A

0.6

CT 2" & 21/16 &

2-3/8 OD

3.25

0.6

2-3/8"

4.7-5.95

1.1

2-7/8"

6.5-8.7

1.2-0.9 to 0.60.8

2-7/8"

9.3-11.7

3-1/2"

9.3-10.2

4"

9.50-14

4-1/2"

9.5-15.5

1.35-0.5 to 0.50.5

2.25-1.1 to 0.61.1

1.1

7.55-1.1 to 1.1

23.4

6-5/8"

20.0-32.0

7"

17-32.0

7-5/8"

24.0-42.0

8-5/8"

32.3-53.5

9-5/8"

32.8-53.5

9-7/8"

62.8

5"
5-1/2"

5-7/8"

Non-Explosive

Weight SP 0 to SP 4001 to
4000 psi 10,000 psi
lb/ft

CONVEYANCE METHOD

11.5-20.3
14.0-23.0

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5 Tubing Perforating
Torch Cutter Cut
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Remote Firing Mechanism

CHART FOR REMOTE FIRING MECHANISM
TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

CONVEYANCE METHOD

Pipe

Low Pressure Unit

0 - 5,000 psi

High Pressure Unit

1,000 psi - 30,000 psi

CT Up To 1-1/2" OD

CT 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 OD

CT

E/LINE

S/LINE

CT 1-3/4 to 2 OD

CT 2" & 2-1/16 & 2-3/8 OD

2-3/8"

2-7/8"

2-7/8"

3-1/2"

4"

4-1/2"

6-5/8"

7"

7-5/8"

8-5/8"

9-5/8"

9-7/8"

Deployable
within
hours not
days

5"

5-1/2"
5-7/8"

Non-Explosive

DP

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Electro Mechanical Anchor

CHART FOR ANCHOR TOOL
TOOL OPEARATING RANGE (PSI)

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

CONVEYANCE METHOD

DP

CT

E/LINE

2.151-2.441

3-1/2"

2.480-3.068

4"

3.340-3.548

4-1/2"

3.640-4.090

5"

4.151-4.545

5-1/2"

4.545-4.950

Pipe

I.D Range (in.)

2-3/8"

1.815-2.041

2-7/8"

0 - 10,000 psi

S/LINE

Call Daya Maxflo for further information.

Deployable
within
hours not
days

Non-Explosive

With an outside diameter (retracted) of 1-1/2,

the EMA effectively anchors tools for cutting
tubulars from 2-3/8 to 5-1/2, all weights.

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Comparison
RCT vs. CHEMICAL CUTTER

Radial Cutting Torch

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

Safety

Deployable
within
hours not
days
Operational

Chemical Cutter

Not an explosive or dangerous chemical

Bromine Triflouride-extreme danger

Certified Radio Safe There is no detonator

Explosive detonator

New XRT model is non-rated, non-hazardous

Explosive, Poison, Oxidizer

No special storage, handling or disposal

problems

UN_1746, Class 5.1

No safety training required to operate

Training required for Acid burns, Inhalation hazard, explosives

No special protective clothing to handle or

operate

Full rubber suit, rubber gloves and full

face respirator

Shipped on commercial aircraft

Not allowed in commercial aircraft

Cuts all Chrome, stainless steel, Hasteloy,

Monel, Inconel and plastic coated pipe

Will not cut Chrome, stainless steel,

Hasteloy, Monel, Inconel and plastic
coated pipe.

Small O.D is easier to deploy in all cases

Full O.D tool harder to deploy

Can be run through restriction and cut larger

I.D

Very sensitive to distance to target needs

full O.D tool

Can be conveyed on coil tubing or pipe with

pressure Remote Firing Mechanism

Cannot use tubing to convey chemical

cutter

Cuts heavy wall pipe up to 1/2 wall thickness

Restricted by wall thickness

Proven to cut in close contact pipe without

damaging the outer tubular

Non-Explosive
Temperature

Pressure
Rating

All components rated to 500F with no time

limit

Restricted to 275 for 1 hour

Standard Tool 10,000 psi

Small Chem Cutter 5,000 psi

High Pressure Tool 15,000 psi

Large O.D Chem Cutter 6,000 psi

Can be run in all fluids or drilling mud

Water preferred, performance decreases

with fluid density, does not work in
heavy mud

Can be run in air or dry gas

Must have fluid, does not work well in

bromide fluids

Fluid

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Radial Cutting
Torch

RCT Advantages
Coil Tubing

Equipment
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Tubing & Casing

Cutter
Comparison
Drill Pipe

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Packers

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Tubing
Punch

RFM

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Comparison
RCT vs. CHEMICAL CUTTER

Tool Size Comparison RCT vs. Chemical Cutter

Pipe Size

Radial Cutting Torch

Chemical Cutter

1-3/4

7/8

1.25

1.5

2-3/8

1.500

1-11/16

2-7/8

1-11/16

2-1/8

3-1/2

2.00

2-5/8

4-1/2

2.500

3-1/2

4-1/2

2.500

Not Available

2-15/16

Not Available

5-1/2

3-3/8

Not Available

Coil Tubing

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

Tubing

Deployable
within
hours not
days

Drill Pipe
Non-Explosive

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RCT Advantages
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Equipment
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Cutter
Comparison
Drill Pipe

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Punch

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Comparison
RCT VS. OTHER CUTTERS

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

5-1/2 26# 25% Chrome cut at

8,600 psi

JET CUTTER

Deployable
within
hours not
days

SPLIT SHOT
Non-Explosive

3-1/2 26# Hastelloy cut at

11,000 psi

RADIAL TORCH CUTTER

SEVERING TOOL
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RCT Advantages
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Equipment Available From Daya Maxflo

Classified
as a 4.1
Flammable
Solid

Deployable
within
hours not
days

Radial Cutting Torch

Patented Cutting device used to sever tubing, casing, drill

pipe and coiled tubing.

Perforating Torch Cutter

Used when require adequate flow into annulus, explosive

perforators and punchers are unreliable.

Remote Firing Mechanism

Remote firing mechanism with user defined pressure,

temperature, time and movement thresholds for slickline
operations.

Electro Mechanical Anchor

E-line

Used to anchor cutting equipment in plugged or restricted

wells, removes the need to perforate.

Non-Explosive

System/Pressure Range

0 (Hydrostatic)
to 4,000 psi

4,001 to
10,000 psi

Standard Pressure

Extra Pressure (XP)

High Pressure (HP)

10,001 to
15,000 psi

15,001 to
20,000 psi

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Torch

RCT Advantages
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Daya Maxflo is licensed

by
MCR Oil Tools in Asia Pacific & Middle East
to perform the Radial Cutting Torch (RCT),
Perforating Torch Cutter, Remote Firing Mechanism,
Electro Mechanical Anchor (EMA) job.

Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, Myanmar,

Vietnam, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Australia,
New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, China, Saudi Arabia,
India, Pakistan, Cambodia

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DAYA MAXFLO SDN BHD

A-10-8, Block A, Megan Avenue 1, No. 189
Jalan Tun Razak 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia.
Tel : +603 2171 1841
Fax: +603-2171 1481
Email: info-dayamaxflo@dayagroup.com.my
Website: www.dayamaxflo.com.my

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