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1. Work Over Units for Land Operation
Module – 13
Work Over Operations

Section – 2
Conventional W.O. Rigs

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1. Work Over Units for Land Operation

• General WO Rig Description

• Modular and compact structure with:
• Main & secondary (optional) drawworks,
telescoping mast, main diesel engine (s),
hydraulic transmission, auxiliary /inertial
brake, rotary table & transmission on
separate substructure , hydro pneumatic
controls, and hydraulic winch.
• Mast can be of one or two telescoped
sections, mounted on the rig carrier.
• One piece or telescoping substructure for
RT and working platform
• Circulating system of different size and
components as per the requirements

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Types of Work Over Rigs

• Mode of Transportation:

• Trailer / Skid Mounted

• Self Propelled

• Configuration / Type of service

• Ultra light
• Light
• Medium
• Heavy

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• Ultra Light / Well Servicing Unit

• Description

• Good for quick well service & minor repairs

• One small primary diesel engine
• One section mast
• No rotary table
• No circulating system
• Crown and traveling block for 2 – 4 lines
• Mast height 30 to 50 ft.
• Hydro pneumatic driller’s console

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• Ultra Light Unit / Well Servicing Unit

• Description (continued):

• Central hydraulic system

• Pipe and rods are laid down (racking supports)
• Main drawworks on carrier
• 1 – 3 tons hydraulic winch (optional)
• Hydraulic jacking system
• Mechanic transmission and control console
• Guy lines to stabilize mast
• 7/8” diameter drilling line (6 x 7, IWRC)
• One main diesel engine. 75 to 100 hp.

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• Ultra Light WO / Well Servicing unit

Technical specs:
Description Capacity

Maximum working depth 5000 feet with 2 3/8” tubing

Main engine power 75 – 100 HP

Maximum hook load capacity 20 - 30 Ton. (400 KN)

Mast height 30 – 50 feet

Drawworks diameter 18 inches

Drilling Line 7/8”

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• Light Work Over Unit

• Description:

• Used in well servicing and minor work over

• One main diesel engine
• 11 ½” - 12 ¼” Rotary table
• Simplified circulating system included
• One or 2-section mast
• Mast height 50 – 80 feet
• Optional racking board for hanging rods
• Adjustable height of monkey board
• Central hydraulic system

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• Light Work Over Unit

• Description (continued):

• Hydro pneumatic driller’s console

• Tubing racking capacity set back on mast
• Secondary (optional) drawworks for sand line
• 3 tons capacity hydraulic winch
• Hydraulic jacking system
• Mechanical transmission
• Guy lines for mast stabilization
• 1” drilling line (6x19, IWRC)

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• Light Work Over Unit

Technical specs:
Description Capacity

Maximum well servicing depth 6000 to 8000 feet with 2 3/8” tubing

Maximum work over depth (minor well repairs) 6000 feet with 2 7/8” tubing
Maximum hook load capacity 75 Ton. (750 KN)

Mast height 50 – 80 feet

Drawworks diameter 30 inches.

Drilling line size 1” (6x19, IWRC)

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• Medium Size Work Over Rigs

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• Medium Size Work Over Rig

• Description:

• Applications in major WO operations and

shallow drilling
• 12 ¼” – 17 ½” opening Rotary Table mounted
on independent / modular substructure
• One main diesel engine
• 2 – sections telescoping mast
• Extended mast height 70 to 90 feet
• Secondary monkey board for rod handling
• Adjustable height on primary monkey board
• Central hydraulic system
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• Medium Size Work Over Rig

• Description (continued):

• Hydro pneumatic driller’s console

• Mast with pipe racking and set back
capacity
• Drawworks with double drum
• 5 tons hydraulic winch
• Hydraulic jacking / leveling system
• Mechanical transmission
• Guy lines for mast stabilization
• 1”, 6 x 19, IWRC drilling line
• Full circulating system
• Basic solids control equipment
• Well control equipment
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• Medium Size Work Over Rig

Technical specs:
Description Capacity
Maximum well servicing depth 10000 ft with 2 7/8”
Maximum work over (well repairing) depth 7000 feet with 3 ½” tubing
Maximum drilling depth 5000 feet with 2 7/8” DP
Maximum hook load capacity 90 Ton. (900 KN)
Mast height 70 to 90 feet
Engine power 360 – 550 HP (260 - 410 KW)
Maximum traveling block speed 3445 ft/sec.
Drawworks diameter 36 inch
Drilling line hook up 4 - 6 lines

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• Heavy Duty Work Over Rigs

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• Heavy Duty Work Over Rigs

• Description

• Suitable for major work over jobs and

medium depth drilling
• 17 ½” – 27 ½” opening in Rotary Table
• Twin (compound) diesel engines
• 2 – extended mast sections
• Mast height 95 – 105 ft
• One main monkey board
• Adjustable height in monkey board
• Central hydraulic system
• Two 5 – 10 ton air operated winches
• 1 1/8” – 1 ¼”, 6 x 19, IWRC drilling line
• 6 to 8 lines drilling line hook up
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• Heavy Duty Work Over Rig

• Description (continued)

• Hydro pneumatic driller’s console

• Racking and set back capacity on rig
floor and mast
• Double drum drawworks
• Hydraulic leveling system
• Hydraulic / automatic transmission
• Guy lines for mast stabilization
• Full circulating system
• Full set of solids control equipment

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• Heavy Duty Work Over Rig

Technical Specs:

Description Capacity
Maximum well servicing depth 24,000 feet with 2 7/8” tubing
Maximum work over (major repairs) depth 18,000 feet with 3 ½” tubing
Maximum drilling depth 10,000 feet with de 5” DP
Maximum hook load capacity 180 Ton. (1800 KN)
Mast height 95 – 105 feet
Main Engines Horse Power 750 – 1200 HP (559 - 895 KW)
Maximum traveling block velocity 3445 ft. /sec. (63 Km / hr.)
Drawworks main drum diameter 36 – 42 inches
Drilling line hook up 6 - 8 lines

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