BJ SERVICES COMPANY, USA

Service Tools Technical Manual

Subject: Recommendations for Verifying Integrity of Permanent Cement Retainers and Bridge Plugs Prior to Running
Unit No.: 2413 Revision: Date: September 17, 2004 Page 1 of 3

Approval: Doug Lehr Approval Date: September 17, 2004

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VERIFYING THE INTEGRITY OF BJ CEMENT

RETAINERS AND BRIDGE PLUGS PRIOR TO RUNNING
DESCRIPTION
Because of the materials used in their manufacture, Cement Retainers and Bridge Plugs are subject to damage
during shipping and handling. Occasionally, they can also be assembled incorrectly. This technical unit
identifies a list of items to verify the integrity of and record to confirm that these tools are in good condition
prior to running in the hole. When filled out just before running in the hole, the checklist on page 3 can serve as
evidence that product condition was verified. This specification is intended to be a supplement to all
applicable BJ Operational Standard Practices.

OBJECTIVE
To minimize the probability of malfunction by verifying product condition immediately prior to installation.

SCOPE
3rd party supplied products.
BJ proprietary products

ABBREVIATIONS USED
WLAK Wireline Adapter Kit
CR Cement Retainer
BP - Bridge Plug
SV Slide Valve
OD Outer Diameter
ID Inner Diameter

PROCEDURES AND METHODS FOR VERIFICATION

Damaged, missing, loose, or incorrectly assembled parts visual inspection
Lengths - measuring tape or machinists ruler
Diameters OD calipers, micrometers, Vernier calipers, Pi tapes.
Valve open/closed fill cement retainer with water and observe for movement through valve and out of
guide or shoe.

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Service Tools Technical Manual
Subject: Recommendations for Verifying Integrity of Permanent Cement Retainers and Bridge Plugs Prior to Running
Unit No.: 2413 Revision: Date: September 17, 2004 Page 2 of 3

LIST OF ITEMS TO VERIFY

At a minimum, verify the following items, record results in the attached Verification Record, and archive with
all other required tool records for the well (see Standard Practices).
1. Top and bottom slips are free of cracks and/or retained securely on the tool.
2. Packing element components are free of cuts, dents, tears, punctures, or foreign materials.
3. Slip Retaining Rings are not damaged and fit securely on the slip segments.
4. Valve Guides or Valve Shoes are attached securely to the retainer body, before and after WLAK attachment.
5. Set Screws in place and do not protrude above gage diameter.
6. Metallic and non-metallic parts are crack-free.
7. Connecting Pins are flush with or below OD of part.
8. Slip or Slip Segment OD is equal to or less than the OD of cones and guides.
9. Packing element components are equal to or less than the OD of cones and guides.
10. Water will not pass through closed slide valve on Cement Retainer.
11. Always record model number or name, part number, size and weight range, and serial number (if any).

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Service Tools Technical Manual
Subject: Recommendations for Verifying Integrity of Permanent Cement Retainers and Bridge Plugs Prior to Running
Unit No.: 2413 Revision: Date: September 17, 2004 Page 3 of 3

BJ PERMANENT CEMENT RETAINER AND BRIDGE PLUG CHECKLIST

Applies to all BJ Permanent Cast Iron and Non-Metallic Cement Retainers and Bridge Plugs
Retain With All Other Well Documentation!
Well Name and Number:
Lease:
County or Parish (if applicable):
Customer:
Cement Retainer or Bridge Plug Depth:

ITEMS TO VERIFY YES NO RESULT OR COMMENT

Top an Bottom slips free of cracks and/or
retained securely on the tool?
Packing element components free of cuts,
dents, tears, punctures, or foreign materials?
Slip Retaining Rings not damaged and fit
securely on slip segments?
Valve Guides or Shoes attached securely to the
retainer body before WLAK attachment?
Valve Guides or Shoes attached securely to the
retainer body after WLAK attachment?
Set Screws in place?
Set Screws at or below gage diameter?
Metallic and non-metallic parts crack-free?
Connecting Pins flush with or below OD of
part?
Slip or Segment OD equal to or less than cone
and guide OD?
Packing element component ODs equal to or
less than cone and guide OD?
Guide OD?
Length, top of upper slip to bottom of guide?
Water will not pass through closed slide valve?
Model Number or Name
Size and Weight Range
Part Number
Serial Number (if any)

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