4.4.8.

REVERSE CIRCULATION
Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.
4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION
Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.
4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION
Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.
4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION
Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.
4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION
Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.
4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION
Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.
4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION
Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.
4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION
Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.
4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION
Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.
4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION
Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.
4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION
Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.

4.4.8. REVERSE CIRCULATION

Pumping wash fluids down the concentric tube annulus and returning fluids up the coiled tubing to the
surface is used, if annular velocities are too low to lift solids out of normally pressured or geopressured
well. Wash programs are designed to pump clean fluids down the annulus and use resulting
higher fluid velocities inside the coiled tubing to lift solids out of the wellbore. This technique is more
complicated to plan and execute than conventional circulation programs.
Planning a reverse circulation wash program requires a minimum effective fluid pump rate to be
established and accurate calculation of frictional pressure loss in the coiled tubing and annulus for that
rate. Information on particle size, geometry, adhesive tendencies and settling velocity must be
obtained to ensure that no settling or plugging in the coiled tubing is likely to occur.
In reverse circulation wash programs, the highest pressure acts against the coiled tubing OD directly
below the stripper assembly. Coiled tube can yield in collapse failure as a result of high differential
pressure between the annulus and coiled tubing. This is further complicated by tube conditions such
as tensile forces, ovality and wall thickness. Maximum distortion energy theory curves discussed in
COM-6.6.3. can be used to evaluate coiled tubing load stresses to determine collapse conditions.
Note: Maximum distortion energy theory curves are not derated, so unless pipe
condition is considered, the 80% yield stress envelope should be used when
designing wash programs for collapse resistance.
Reverse circulating wash programs are generally limited to incompressible fluid use. Selection of
larger ID coiled tubing strings minimises tube friction pressure, but larger tubing sizes cause higher
annular pressure losses.
Note: Reverse circulation cannot be performed with downhole safety check
valves or restrictive wash tools installed on the coiled tubing.