OILFIELD EQUIPMENT

Anti-scaling downhole system PILOT-1

Main functions:
PILOT-1 is a patented system designed to reduce scaling on the outer and inner surfaces of downhole
equipment and to achieve the highest efficiency of the oil well.

Advantages:
Scaling reduction from the bottom to the wellhead;
Fluid viscosity reduction;
Flow rate increase by on average of 20%;
Mean time between failures increased by a factor of more than 2 time;
Protection over the whole run life of electrical submersible pump unit;
Easy shipping and storage.
PILOT-1 Installation Diagram

PILOT-1 effect

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Anti-scaling downhole system PILOT-1

Nonfailure operation time, days

Case studies
Increase of Mean time between failures after Pilot-1 installation
in several oilfields
558 528

600

507

500
300

262

200
100

385

335

400

48

218
93

178

141

223 235 200

93

216
119

206 177
74 70 71

253
72

Oilfields (well stock with salt deposits)

Before Pilot-1
installation

Specifications
No.
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

1.6

2
2.1

2.2

Parameter

Value

Characteristics of the reservoir fluid

Reservoir fluid
Liquid-gas mixture consisting of oil, formation water, oilwell gas and
mechanical admixture.
Liquid density, kg/m3
700 - 1400
PH value of formation water
PH 4.0 - 8.5
Max water ratio in produced
100
fluid, %
Maximum hydrostatic pressure Up to 30 MPa
at the point of downhole unit
setup
Maximum length of the cable
3000 m
Maximum temperature of
120
reservoir fluid, degrees C
Functional characteristics
Application of equipment
Prevention of scale formation on the outer and inner surfaces of
downhole equipment (ESP, tubing, etc.) by the action of
electromagnetic field that affects the emerging crystalline
formations (inorganic salts) in the produced fluid. Action occurs
along the entire wellbore - from the bottom hole to the wellhead.
Measured parameters
1) Temperature (C);
2) Setup zone pressure of a downhole unit (atm);
3) Radiator current (A);
4) Radiator supply voltage (V).
Parameters are measured and transmitted while Motor is in
operation. The surface unit of the system includes an adapter that
transmits data from the downhole sensor to the controller of a

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Anti-scaling downhole system PILOT-1

No.

2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8

Parameter

Accuracy of temperature
measurement, %
Accuracy of pressure
measurement, %
Resolution of pressure
measurement, atm
Resolution of temperature
measurement, deg
Data link
Data link between surface and
downhole units

2.9
2.10

Operating voltage of Motor

Power supply of downhole unit

2.11
2.12

Power supply of surface unit

Current consumption of
downhole unit
Frequency of electromagnetic
radiation
Motor coupler (adapter)

2.13
2.14
2.15

2.16

2.17

2.18

2.19
2.20
3
3.1
3.2
3.3

3.4

Value
control station using MODBUS protocol. Measured parameters can
be transmitted by GSM modem (optionally).
2.0
0.5
Up to 0.1
Up to 1.0
Digital
Data transmission is done through the zero point of the stator
winding of Motor - motor stator winding - power cable - high-voltage
winding of the transformer.
From 1000 V to 4000 V
Powered by additional stator winding of Motor (AC power sine wave
with a frequency of 30 .. 100 Hz). Supply voltage of downhole unit is
16 .. 70 V.
Supply voltage of surface unit is 220 V 15%.
Maximum AC current is not more than 2 A.

Frequency of electromagnetic radiation of the downhole unit is

between 50 .. 250 kHz.
Connecting dimensions of the downhole unit are unified for all types
of Motor diameters: 117 mm, 130 mm.
Resistance to interference
The system provides reliable data transmission from the well,
regardless of the operating conditions and the completeness of
surface electrical equipment. It overcomes voltage interferences
with higher harmonic components, as well as insulation resistance
drop in cable and Motor (up to 30 kOhm).
Overall dimensions of
The maximum diameter of the housing is 124 mm.
downhole unit
Connecting dimensions of the downhole sensor are standardized
for the following Motor diameters: 117 mm, 130 mm.
Housing design
The housing of the downhole unit has an internal thread, 60 mm
pipe tubing (GOST 633) for mounting and retention of accessories
with a weight of 500 kg.
Functional tests
Equipment is verified by a simulator to determine which part of the
system (surface or downhole) is faulty while control station is in
operation. The simulator is supplied for every 5 sets of Pilot-1, but
not less than 1 per set.
Repairability
During the warranty period the system will be repaired the supplier.
Coating of housing and other
The outer surfaces are coated with paint which is resistant to
outdoor elements
mechanical stress and corrosive environments.
Reliability and effectiveness of equipment
In case of failure of the system PILOT-1 failure does not lead to the failure of ESP unit.
Warranty period
24 months from the date of shipment, 12 months from the date of
putting into operation.
Effectiveness of the scale During the lifetime (3 years) the system prevents the outer and
prevention
inner surfaces of the submersible equipment (ESP, tubing etc.) from
scaling.
Lifetime
3 years

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Anti-scaling downhole system PILOT-1

No.
4
4.1
5
5.1

5.2

Parameter

Value

Operational safety
Design

The design conforms to the safety requirements of oil and gas

industry in Russia.
Delivery set and engineering support
Documentation and delivery 1) PILOT-1 complex;
set
2) Passport;
3) User Guide;
4) Installation Instructions;
5) Technical Specification;
6) Assembly Drawing;
7) Certificate of Compliance;
8) Set of spare parts.
Engineering support
Training of customer personnel, adjustment of the system at the
service base, connection of the system with Motor, periodic
monitoring of operation mode, maintenance during the warranty
period.

IRZ TEK, LLC

19 Bazisnaya street, city of Izhevsk, Russia, 426034
oil.irz.ru