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Oilfield Products Catalog

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Overview: This document is a comprehensive guide on Gates Oilfield Hose, Couplings, and Equipment, detailing specifications, procedures, and safety standards for oilfield operations. It includes sections on technical information, hose types, fittings, hydraulic equipment, and certifications.

Technical Information & Oil Rig Drawings: Provides detailed technical specifications and drawings for oil rig setups, emphasizing the importance of accurate information to avoid delays in processing requests.

Oilfield Hoses: Gates offers high-performance rotary hose assemblies that exceed API 7K standards, with features like swage attached couplings to prevent leaks and ensure safety. Maintaining hose integrity is crucial to prevent accidents.

Hydraulic Hoses and Equipment: Specifications for hydraulic hoses and crimpers are provided, focusing on ensuring compatibility and safety in high-pressure environments.

Industrial Service Hoses & Coupling Sources: Covers various industrial hoses and their applications, emphasizing the need for proper fittings and maintenance to ensure longevity and safety.

Certifications and Standards: Gates hoses comply with various international standards, including DNV, ABS, and Lloyd’s of London, ensuring reliability and safety in oilfield operations.

Safety and Maintenance: Outlines recommended practices for the storage, handling, and maintenance of hose assemblies. Stresses the importance of regular inspections and revalidation to prevent failures that could lead to serious injuries or property damage.

Design Considerations: Discusses factors such as flow rate, velocity, and hose length to optimize performance and minimize wear and tear. Recommends limiting fluid velocity to 30 fps to reduce turbulence and extend service life.

Specifications and Recommendations:
1. Connections: Use a standard hammer union connection on the swivel gooseneck. A 180-degree gooseneck is recommended for vertical standpipes, and a 160-degree gooseneck for sloped standpipes.
2. Vibration and Pulsation: Install surge chambers or pulsation dampeners in mud pump discharge lines. Precharge pressure should be 10% of the maximum design rated pressure.
3. Operating Limits: Personnel should be aware of the highest and lowest drilling positions and the design limits of the hose.
4. Clearance: Ensure adequate clearance between the hose and derrick or mast.
5. Off-Shore Rigs: Ensure hose alignment between barges or rigs and use swivel joints at both ends to prevent excessive flexing.

Safety and Maintenance:
1. Oil Base Muds: Limit aromatic content to prevent hose liner swelling. Maintain a minimum aniline point of 150°F (66°C).
2. Twisting: Avoid twisting hoses by using a swivel on the gooseneck end.
3. Safety Clamps: Install safety clamps on hoses 8’ or longer, marked with "Attach Safety Clamp Here".
4. Working Temperature: Do not exceed the hose's rated temperature.
5. After Coolers: Use after coolers with compressors to maintain air or gas temperatures within limits.
6. Working Pressure: Refer to Table 1 for maximum working pressures for different hose sizes.

Field Test Pressure:
1. Inspect and test hoses subjected to abnormal abuse immediately.
2. Follow specific steps for field testing, including checking safety clamps, avoiding twisting, and conducting visual inspections.

Warranty and Revalidation:
1. Warranty: Gates hoses are warranted to be free from defects for 24 months from delivery.
2. Annual Revalidation: Conduct risk assessments and establish an Inspection, Maintenance, and Revalidation (IMR) program.

Handling and Storage:
1. Handling: Avoid crushing or kinking hoses. Use lift eye clamps for moving hoses.
2. Storage: Drain hoses before storage, store in original crates, and protect from rodents, insects, and environmental factors.

Operations:
1. Application: Hoses are used to convey cutting water from fixed pipes to moving rotary joints.
2. Working Temperature: Do not exceed 180°F (82°C).
3. External Inspection: Regularly inspect hose covers for damage and deterioration.

Specifications and Procedures:
1. Inspection and Testing: Hoses showing signs of kinking or excessive pressurization must be inspected and hydrostatically tested at 1.25 times the rated working pressure. The procedure includes attaching safety clamps, avoiding back twists, suspending the hose in an unstressed position, visually inspecting for damage, gradually raising pressure, bleeding air, and restricting test duration to 10 minutes.
2. Decoking Hose Construction: The hose consists of a Type C3 modified nitrile tube, multiple layers of polyester cord, high tensile brass-plated steel cables, and a Type C4 modified nitrile cover resistant to various environmental factors. Couplings are swaged and supplied with API standard flanges.

Applications and Recommendations:
1. Choke and Kill Hoses: Used in offshore drilling to control well kicks, these hoses handle up to 20% hydrogen sulfide gas at 200°F and are pressure rated to match blowout preventer stacks. They are available in lengths up to 90 feet with special armoring and safety features.
2. Motion Compensator Hose: Used on offshore rigs to maintain even pressure on the drill string, these hoses are supplied in various lengths and diameters, compatible with different fluids.
3. Rotary and Vibrator Hoses: These hoses connect mud pump manifolds and accommodate alignment and vibration. They are available in various lengths and diameters, with options for stainless steel armoring.
4. Service Hoses: Sea Horse® and Trident® hoses are used for fuel, water, and air transfer, with pending US Coast Guard approval for offshore use.

Rig Technology:
1. Hoisting System: The derrick supports the hoist system for lifting and lowering drill pipes. It includes the crown block, traveling block, and drawworks.
2. Rotating System: The swivel, kelly, drill pipe, collars, and bit form the drill stem. The rotary table provides rotation for drilling, and the kelly moves up and down within it.
3. Mud Circulating System: Drilling fluid cools and lubricates the drill bit, stabilizes the hole, and prevents blowouts by counteracting high-pressure fluids encountered during drilling.

Mud Circulation System: The mud circulation system in drilling involves the use of Gates Black Gold® Rotary hose. Mud travels from the swivel down the kelly, drill string, and bit, returning to the surface through a mud return line. The system is closed, with mud being cleaned by degassers, desilters, and desanders. Cuttings are disposed of in pits on land or carried by barge offshore. Air drilling is faster in some formations, using compressors to blast cuttings out through a blooey line.

Blowout Prevention: Blowout preventers (BOPs) are essential for controlling well kicks and preventing blowouts. Gates Hydraulic and Choke and Kill hoses are used in BOP systems. A well may have multiple preventers, including annular and ram preventers, to seal off the annulus or drill pipe. Options during a well kick include cycling out pressure, forcing fluid back into the formation, or sealing the hole with cement.

Offshore Drilling: Offshore drilling involves rigs supported over or in water, with drill strings extending through water to the borehole. Rig types include jackups, semi-submersibles, and drill ships, each suited to different water depths and conditions. Offshore rigs use marine riser systems and sub sea blowout preventers to accommodate water movement.

Power System: Most rigs are diesel-powered, with engines driving electric generators for motors running drawworks, mud pumps, and rotary tables. Power distribution involves clutches, chains, sprockets, belts, and pulleys.

Casing and Cementing: Casing prevents cave-ins during drilling and is cemented into place by service companies. Tests determine if production casing is worthwhile. Common tests include coring, well logging, and drill stem testing.

Offshore Supply Equipment: Offshore rigs feature helicopter pads and cranes for transporting manpower and equipment. Crane operations are hazardous due to sea conditions, requiring specialized skills.

Hydrogen Sulfide: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a lethal gas encountered in drilling, particularly offshore. Blowout prevention systems must withstand H2S exposure, and Gates hoses are designed to endure such conditions.

Modern Drilling Technology: Advancements in drilling technology require better equipment. Gates offers high-performance dynamic pressure rated assemblies with swage-on couplings, suitable for directional drilling and down-linking.

Specifications: The hoses are designed to handle high pressures and temperatures, with specific models like the Gates Black Gold® Rotary Vibrator/Drilling Hose and Cementing Hose offering varying pressure ratings and burst capacities. The hoses are reinforced with multiple layers of high tensile steel cables and polyester cords, and feature a specially compounded UltraBrasion cover for resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and weather.

Standards and Certifications: The hoses comply with API Spec 7K, ISO 14693, and have ABS/CDS and DNV Type Approvals. Test certificates and coupling/material traceability are available, with third-party witness tests offered at additional cost.

Recommendations: The hoses are recommended for use in high-pressure oil drilling and exploration, including as flexible connections in rotary drilling and cementing operations. They are not recommended for use with phosphate ester fluids.

Temperature Range: The hoses operate effectively within a temperature range of -4ºF to +250ºF (-20ºC to +121ºC), depending on the specific model and application.

Couplings and Fittings: Couplings are swaged or crimped as specified, with options for butt-welded couplings. Field welding of fittings to couplings is not recommended. Various end fittings are available, and accessories like safety clamps and hose lift eyes are optional.

Key Data from Tables: The tables provide detailed specifications for each hose type, including nominal inner and outer diameters, minimum bend radius, weight per foot, coupling weights, and maximum hose lengths. Specific part numbers and safety clamp specifications are also listed.

Specifications and Design Ratios: The document outlines the importance of statistical techniques in verifying theoretical calculations related to the strength of reinforcing materials and fabrication methods. Minimum burst values are crucial for determining a safe maximum working pressure, which is essential for hose users to ensure satisfactory service and optimal lifespan. Design ratios are influenced by factors beyond minimum burst values, including natural and accelerated decay of materials due to environmental and dynamic conditions.

Minimum Design Ratios for Newly Manufactured Hoses:

Water hose up to 150 psi (1 MPa) WP: 3:1
Hose for other liquids, solid materials in liquid or air, and water hose over 150 psi (1 MPa) WP: 4:1
Hose for compressed air and other gases: 4:1
Hose for liquid media that changes to gas under standard conditions: 5:1
Steam hose: 10:1

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Hose, Couplings & Equipment

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Table of Contents Section F or Oilfield Hose and Industrial Service Hose specifications, refer to the Gates Industrial Hose, Couplings & Equipment catalog (#39496-000). F or Hydraulic Hose and Equipment (Crimper) specifications, refer to the Gates Hydraulic Hose, Couplings & Equipment catalog (#35093).

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Gates Worldwide Locations Gates Corporation 1551 Wewatta Street, P.O. Box 5887 Denver, Colorado 80217-5887 Tel: (303) 744-5070 Fax: (303) 744-4540 Gates Rubber Co. (S) Pte. Ltd. No. 1 Changi South Street 3 Singapore 486477 Tel: 65-545-3800 Fax: 65-545-5322 Gates Canada, Inc. 225 Henry Street, Bldg. #8 Brantford, Ontario, N3S 7R4, Canada Tel: (519) 759-4141 Fax: (519) 759-0944 The Gates Group (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. No. 15 Hai Tang Street China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Suzhou 215021, PR China Tel: 86-521-6761-9633 Fax: 86-512-6761-7184 Gates de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Cerrada de Galeana No....

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Super Choke & Kill or 15,000 W.P. Cementing Hose Request for Quote/Order Form 1. You must fill in all the information on the form in order to have your quote request/order processed. Any missing information can lead to costly delays in processing your request. If there are any questions about any part of the form or the application, check details with your oilfield customer, or call Ron Trujillo at 303-744-4735. The Date, Customer Name, P.O.# (if actual order) must be completed. Hose Type is Super Choke & Kill or 15,000 W.P. Cementing. Hose Size is the Hose I.D. Fill in Overall Length of the...

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Quote/Order Form S C&K or CEMENTING HOSE REQUEST FOR QUOTE \ ORDER Hose Size Hose Type _ Safety Clamp & Chain □ S C&K Hose 15,000 psi W.P. - 22,500 psi test - Spec 475SL □ Cementing Hose 15,000 psi W,P, - 22,500 psi test - Spec 4758L Overall Length Working Pressure Add-On Fittings (will be furnished welded) | TPC: Working Pressure. Working Pressure _ Nominal Size Pipe Size_ HAMMER UNION-MALE SUB/NUT Pipe Size. Nominal Size. Nominol Size Working Pressure .Nominal Size. Working Pressure _ Pipe Size _ HAMMER UNION-MALE SUB/NUT Pipe Siie. Nominal Size. CERTIFICATIONS /STANDARDS * =Request Compliance/...

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Technical Information

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Progressive Products Rapidly Advancing

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Gates High Performance Dynamic Pressure Rated Rotary Hose Assemblies To keep pace with rapidly advancing drilling technology involving directional drilling and down-linking with negative pressure pulses, Gates offers a high performance API 7K rated rotary hose assembly that far exceeds minimum standards. In addition to a high quality hose construction, the Gates system has a swage attached coupling with no seals to leak and no set screws to loosen with operation vibrations or epoxy to weaken with working temperatures above 180°F. Burst test results significantly exceed the API 7K minimum standards...

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Gates Oilfield Hose Flow Rate Limits On some oil rigs, the flow rate of mud to the drill pipe has been increased significantly. Flow rates as high as 3,100 GPM have been reported. Three pumps aligned to work together can be set up to produce the higher flow rate. Replacing these expensive components more frequently is compounded with the additional service downtime. There are factors that need to be considered to safely and cost effectively provide such a high flow rate. As flow rate (GPM) increases, velocity of that fluid through a conduit such as a hose or a pipe will also increase. As velocity...

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Safety & Maintenance of Gates Oilfield Hose Assemblies Foreword The objective of this manual is to emphasize SAFETY by providing recommended procedures for proper handling, storage, use and maintenance of Rotary/Vibrator/Choke & Kill/BOP hose assemblies. External inspection and field pressure testing prior to any continued service of a hose assembly is critical to ensure safe operation. These are MANDATORY PROCEDURES for applications where an assembly failure could result in serious bodily injury or severe property damage. Scope This procedure is a recommended practice for the storage, handling,...

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Safety & Maintenance of Gates Oilfield Hose Assemblies Storage 1. ompletely drain hose assembly before C placing in storage. Caution: Care should be exercised to prevent mishandling. Crushing or kinking of hose can cause severe damage to reinforcement. If this occurs, remove hose from service and then contact local Gates representative for further advice. 2. henever feasible, store hose in original W shipping crate. This will provide extra protection against the deteriorating effects of solvents, corrosive liquids, ozone and sunlight. Hose should be stored so coils are in a horizontal plane....

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Safety & Maintenance of Gates Oilfield Hose Assemblies Recommended Practices Where applicable, the following recommended practices should be used on rotary drilling and vibrator hose. A. Overall Hose Length 1. ncludes standard connector and/or I special adapters (see Figure 3). B. Rotary Hose Length 1. n order to avoid kinking hose, the I hose length and standpipe height should be such that when raising or lowering, as in making mouse hole connections, the hose must not exceed the rated minimum bend radius at the swivel when it is at its lowest drilling position and at the standpipe when it is...

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Safety & Maintenance of Gates Oilfield Hose Assemblies D. Vibrator Hose Length 1. It’s important to choose a vibrator hose having an inside diameter equal to that of the pump discharge fitting and the fluid supply line inside diameters. This is necessary to allow free flow of fluid and to avoid turbulence or unnecessary abrasion of the hose tube. The length of vibrator hose should be given careful consideration. It should be long enough to prevent kinks near the couplings, yet short enough to prevent kinks in the radius near the middle of the hose. E. Hose Connections 1. ine pipe threads should...

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Safety & Maintenance of Gates Oilfield Hose Assemblies Operations Caution: Care should be exercised during operation to prevent crushing or kinking of hose. Crushing or kinking can cause severe damage to cable reinforcement. If this occurs, remove hose from service and test as outlined in the “Field Test Pressure” section. A. Working Temperature 1. orking temperature should not W exceed the rating of the hose. Temperatures encountered higher than the rated temperature will reduce hose life expectancy. B. After Coolers 1. ompressors should always be C equipped with after coolers to lower the air...

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