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Velox Velocity and Straddle System Rejuvenates Gas Baker Oil Tools
Production, Packs Off Damaged Tubing
A new Velox System from Baker Oil Tools uses an old concept to provide an
economical solution to keep gas flowing from mature wells. The same system
also can be deployed as a straddle to isolate parted or damaged tubing.
Velocity String for Gas Flow
Late in a fields life, flowing gas wells lose pressure and production velocity. Over
time, these wells can load up with produced water, whose accumulated weight
eventually stops the gas flow. Using the Velox System, Baker Oil Tools provides a
cost-effective solution through a smaller ID tubing string that is set below the
existing downhole safety valve. A velocity string employs a basic concept of
pneumatics. By inserting production tubing with a reduced diameter and cross-
sectional area, the velocity string increases the annular
velocity of the flowing gas, so that water is carried from
the well and gas production continues. System 1 System 2 System 3
Until recently, velocity strings were not economically
viable in many older wells because their installation
required an expensive conventional workover. Baker Oil
Tools installs the velocity string using thru-tubing tech-
nology using either coiled tubing or jointed pipe. The
systems deployment tool-string includes a new
VELOX STV VELOX STV
hydraulic disconnect tool and a soft touch make-up Packoff Packoff
tong unit for safe, accurate tool joint make-up. Quick Upper VELOX
Packoff
connectors also facilitate connecting upper and lower
assemblies. Coiled Tubing