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Index Line – the only accurate measuring technique

The index line system offers precise depth measurements independent of tide and rig draft for wellhead operations, casing landing, and other critical tasks. Learn how to use this technique effectively.

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Index Line – the only accurate measuring technique

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  1. Index Line – the only accurate measuring technique A. Urdevics 091225

  2. Fixed distance from top of outer slip joint to Datum – top of 18 ¾” HPWH Datum – top of 18 ¾” HPWH RiserBOPSea bedThe index line is a very accuratemeasuring system which is independent of heave, tide and rig draft. It should be used for all wellhead operations and landing casing. It is also very important to use the index line when coring or milling or any other operation where accuracy is important or when progress is less than tide changes. A. Urdevics 091225

  3. The distance from the top of outer slip joint to the Datum – top of 18 ¾” HPWH is fixed. This does not change regardless of tide and rig draught. Land wear bushing (or other tool in wellhead) and put down 10k lbs. With pipe in the wellhead pull the index line taut to a set point (loop) and make a mark on the pipe (the most accurate method is to pull the line taut through the handle on the master bushing pin and make the mark when the rig moves up and you feel the line being pulled down). The index line distance = distance from the datum to the mark on the pipe The index line distance stays the same for the rest of the well If a different tool is run to the wellhead or a different running string is used you work in reverse by taking the index line depth and subtracting the new usable tool length (from wellhead serviceman) to give a new drill pipe length to use. Make a mark at this measurement on the running string. When using the index line ignore tide and heave as they do not play any part in this very accurate technique for measuring depth A. Urdevics 091225

  4. HIGH TIDE LOW TIDE Fixed distance from index line loop to Datum – top of 18 ¾” HPWH Riser Fixed distance from top of outer slip joint to Datum – top of 18 ¾” HPWH A. Urdevics 091225 BOP Datum – top of 18 ¾” HPWH Sea bed

  5. Index line next to drill pipe Master bushing pin Riser 1. Align the rotary bushing master pin to the rat hole 2. Pull the index line through the rat hole and pull through the master bushing pin handle and then pull the loop taut in the line to a convenient height. 3. Make the mark when the rig moves up and the line feels like it is being pulled down 4. This technique can be done by a single person because the line is next to the drill pipe and therefore a long triangle is not needed A. Urdevics 091225 BOP Datum – top of 18 ¾” HPWH Sea bed

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