The Phuel Gripper provides a crucial secure anchor for tool strings when dealing with wire/cable issues, preventing BOP inner seal damage. Historically, closing a single inverted BOP over the wire was common for repairs, but this compromises the vital two-barrier safety standard. While two BOPs can resolve the barrier issue, they aren’t designed to support tool string weight, creating a dangerous situation where a grip failure could simultaneously compromise both well barriers. This could lead to a catastrophic loss of well pressure, highlighting the Gripper’s critical role in maintaining safety and control during such operations.
Gripper Sub
Overview
The Phuel Gripper Sub has been specifically designed to prevent this stripping action. Situated directly above the BOP, it’s designed & tested to securely anchor/grip the wire preventing any movement ensuring the integrity of the barriers are maintained.
Phuel has designed the Sub to be compact, allowing it to fit through Rig hatches. We have also incorporated a ‘Quick Test Facility’ to increase its functionality.
When needed the operation of the Gripper is very simple, once the barriers have been set, pressure bled off, the Gripper is closed manually on the stationary wire, that’s it, the wire and Tool String are securely anchored.
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