Horizontal Completion Systems
Horizontal Completion Systems
No two formations are alike. In fact, there are often
significant variations even within a given formation. These
variations create many demands on the completion for
stimulation and production purposes. Halliburton's
RapidSuite™ sleeve technology includes hydraulic fracturing
sleeves for a wide range of options to create the most effective
and efficient hydraulic stimulation completion system for
your application.
A vital part of the completion used for hydraulic fracturing of
horizontal/highly deviated wells is the system used to
annularly isolate the sleeves to help create transverse
fractures. RapidSuite sleeve systems have been used
successfully with all types of annular isolation products
including swellable packers, hydraulic-set packers, and
cement. And, Halliburton is able to offer industry-leading
technology for each of these isolation methods.
From the many baffle sizes offered with the RapidStage™
sleeve system to the time-saving multi-entry sleeve
RapidFrac™ system, Halliburton's RapidSuite frac sleeve
portfolio provides the right completion solution for the most
challenging of frac stimulation applications.
HAL37328
Specialized testing facilities such as the horizontal flow loop (left) and the Mike Adams Test Well (right) have helped make Halliburton an industry leader
in frac sleeve technology.
Horizontal Completion Systems
Halliburton is set apart from other frac sleeve providers by its
ability to test various sleeve systems during development and
sustaining using specialized testing facilities such as the
5,200 ft (1600 m) horizontal flow loop in Duncan,
Oklahoma, or the Mike Adams horizontal well test facility
located at the Technology Center in Carrollton, Texas. This
translates into more robust, field-ready systems that lead the
way in frac sleeve technology.
Halliburton offers complete horizontal hydraulic fracturing
solutions from frac design to completion selection for the
most effective treatments. Frac fluid selection, pumping
design and surface hardware, cementing programs—
completion systems all working together to provide a
coordinated and optimized well treatment program for
maximum well performance.
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 RapidStage™ Sleeve System
The RapidStage™ sleeve system optimizes the completion of
multi-interval wellbores by enabling highly accurate
placement of stimulation treatments without intervention.
This helps ensure the stimulation treatment covers targeted
areas in the wellbore and maximizes the stimulated reservoir
area. The RapidStage system can be run into a wellbore using
a casing string to surface or the VersaFlex® liner hanger
system to help enable a reliable, trouble-free installation.
The RapidStage system incorporates the proven RapidStage
sleeve, RapidStart™ Initiator sleeve, and a means of sleeve
isolation. Halliburton offers several isolation options for a
variety of reservoir conditions. Isolation in an openhole
completion can be achieved with either the versatile
Swellpacker® isolation system or ZoneGuard®SR packer.
Cemented applications are also an option for the majority
of the available sizes using Halliburton SoluCem™ acid-
soluble cement.
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RapidStage™
Sleeve
Swellpacker® Isolation System
HAL36425
RapidStage™ Sleeve System for Openhole Completions
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To activate the RapidStage sleeves, frac balls are dropped in
sequence, smallest to largest, from surface using the
Halliburton pneumatic ball launcher. The frac balls seal on a
corresponding millable baffle shifting the sleeve open,
diverting flow through ports in the sleeve, and providing
isolation from previous stages. After stimulation, cleanup is
assisted by flowing all lower zones simultaneously. If desired,
the frac balls and landing baffles can be milled out to provide
full open ID through the sleeves.
The RapidStart Initiator sleeve allows for interventionless
opening and stimulation of the toe stage. This provides a
means to pump down the frac balls to actuate the RapidStage
sleeves.
The RapidStart Initiator sleeve is an air-chambered tool that
is shear pinned prior to running in the hole based on the
wellbore conditions and is activated using applied pressure.
RapidStart™ Initiator
Sleeve
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 HAL36960

RapidStage™ Sleeve System for Cemented Applications

Features
• Up to 41 individual intervals
• Can be used with cement isolation
• Positive locking engagement when sleeve is opened
• 10,000 psi in 350°F rated standard service
• HPHT and sour service available

Benefits
• Enables continuous pumping of multi-interval stimulation
treatments
• Requires no intervention

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• Reduces completion cycle time
• Provides positive stimulation treatment placement

RapidStart™ Initiator Sleeve

The RapidStart™ Initiator sleeve allows for an
interventionless stimulation treatment and serves as the toe
opening sleeve in a frac sleeve completion. This sleeve is
activated using tubing/casing pressure that exceeds a
predetermined shear pinned value. The Initiator sleeve uses
an air-chambered sleeve that operates solely off of absolute
tubing pressure. Once opened, the Initiator sleeve can be
used for stimulation of the first zone and/or as the flow path
to pump the first ball down to the lowest zone comprising the
RapidFrac™ and RapidStage™ sleeves.
HAL24633

RapidStart™
Initiator Sleeve

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 RapidStage™ System
Maximum Maximum
Casing Nominal Minimum Open Maximum Minimum
Tool OD Temperature Pressure
Size Tool ID Hole Size Baffle ID Baffle ID
in. Rating Rating
in. in. in. in. in.
°F psi

2 7/8 3.95 2.40 4.25 2.192 1.04 350 10,000

3 1/2 4.40 2.99 4.75 2.628 1.04 350 10,000

5.60 3.83 5.875 3.556 0.96 350 10,000

4 1/2
5.75 3.83 5.875 3.556 0.96 400 15,000

5 1/2 6.50 4.67 7.875 4.400 0.96 350 10,000

7 7.95 6.004 8.375 4.400 1.04 350 10,000

5000 Series RapidStage™ System Balls and Baffles, RapidFrac™ Sleeve Rate
Maximum Rate
bbl/min
Baffle ID 4 1/2-in. Baffle 5 1/2-in. Baffle Ball OD Ball
Zone in. Part Number Part Number in. Part Number 5000 Series RapidFrac™

1 1.040 101867812 101901825 1.125 101845696 17 –

2 1.165 101867813 101901826 1.250 101845697 22 –
3 1.290 101867814 101901827 1.375 101845698 26 –
4 1.415 101867815 101901828 1.500 101845699 32 –
5 1.540 101867816 101901829 1.625 101845700 37 –
6 1.665 101867817 101901830 1.750 101845702 44 40
7 1.790 101867818 101901831 1.875 101845703 50 46
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8 1.915 101867819 101901832 2.000 101845331 58 53

9 2.040 101867820 101901833 2.125 101845704 65 60
10 2.165 101867821 101901834 2.250 101845705 74 67
11 2.290 101867822 101901835 2.375 101845707 83 75
12a 2.415 101867823 101901836 2.500 101845708 92 84
13 2.540 101867824 101901837 2.625 101845709 102 93
14 2.665 101867825 101901838 2.750 101845710 112 101
15 2.790 101867826 101901839 2.875 101845711 123 111
16 2.915 101867827 101901840 3.000 101845712 135 121
17 3.040 101867828 101901841 3.125 101845713 147 132
18 3.155 101898966 101901842 3.280 101898867 158 142
19 3.310 101898967 101901843 3.443 101898869 174 156
20 3.473 101898968 101901844 3.615 101898870 191 172
21 3.645 – 101901845 3.792 101901845 211 190
22 3.882 – 101901846 3.975 101901846 239 215
23 4.005 – 101901847 4.168 101901847 254 229
24 4.198 – 101901848 4.370 101901848 279 252
25 4.400 – 101901849 4.580 101901849 307 276
a
Smallest baffle used with 5 1/2-in. RapidFrac System cementing

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RapidFrac™ Sleeve System

The RapidFrac™ sleeve system provides operators new
options for completing horizontal multi-interval wellbores to
help enable highly accurate placement of fractures with
minimal or no intervention. This multi-entry sleeve system
allows access to multiple fracture points within an isolated
interval, and its unique ball activation feature helps enable a
totally interventionless completion.
The RapidFrac completion assembly can be run into the
wellbore using the VersaFlex® liner hanger system or
production casing to surface. Based on the reservoir
conditions, isolation can be achieved with either the
Swellpacker® isolation system or ZoneGuard® SR packers
for an openhole completion.
Cement isolation is also an option for larger casing size
sleeves.
The system uses RapidFrac sleeves and a RapidStage™ sleeve
within a single interval. This exposes the reservoir face to
multiple fracture points, similar to the “plug and perf”
process without the loss of time, waste of water resources, or
extended exposure of personnel. Numerous fracture points
can be used within an isolated interval in a given zone. Up to
20 intervals can be used for the completion.

RapidFrac™ RapidStage™ RapidStart™

Sleeves Sleeve Initiator Sleeve
HAL36485

Swellpacker® Isolation System

Horizontal Completion Systems

RapidFrac™ Sleeve System for Openhole Applications

RapidFrac™ RapidStage™ RapidStart™ Initiator

Sleeves Sleeve Sleeve
HAL36932

RapidFrac™ Sleeve System for Cemented Applications

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 RapidFrac™ Sleeve
The RapidFrac™ sleeve uses a delayed opening mechanism
that enables a single ball to open multiple RapidFrac sleeves
before landing on the RapidStage™ sleeve, which is isolated
within an interval.

Once the ball lands on the RapidStage sleeve, increased

casing ID pressure will open the RapidStage sleeve during
which time the RapidFrac sleeves are metering to the open
position, allowing multiple fracture points (sub-intervals)
within the interval.

Each RapidFrac and RapidStage sleeve has ports that can be

modified to allow each sleeve within a sub-interval to be
tailored to specific flow requirements to maximize the
stimulation treatment. Each interval uses our proven
composite balls, which can be launched from the Halliburton
pneumatic ball launcher. After stimulation, cleanup is
assisted by flowing all lower zones simultaneously.

Features
• 10,000 psi pressure rating
• 350°F
• High fracturing rates
• Used with a variety of isolation methods
• 90 to 180 sec delay on initial opening for each
RapidFrac sleeve
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• Single ball activates all sleeves in a given interval

• Maximum of 20 intervals per well
• Composite ball activated
• Standard service

Benefits
• Alternative to “plug and perforate” process
• Need for wireline intervention and its associated risks
eliminated
• Stimulation cycle time reduced from weeks to days or from
days to hours with continuous pumping
• Over displacement of proppant reduced
HAL36115

• Water requirements reduced when compared to pumping

plugs and guns on depth
RapidFrac™
• Number of flow ports on each RapidFrac and RapidStage Sleeve
sleeve may be tailored for a specific treatment regimen

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 RapidFrac™ Sleeve
Composite Baffle Maximum
Tool Size
Zone Ball Size Size Rate
in.
in. in. bbl/min

1 4 1/2 1.750 1.665 40

2 4 1/2 1.875 1.790 46
3 4 1/2 2.000 1.915 53
4 4 1/2 2.125 2.040 60
5 4 1/2 2.250 2.165 67
6 4 1/2 2.375 2.290 75
7 4 1/2 2.500 2.415 84
8 4 1/2 2.625 2.540 93
9 4 1/2 2.750 2.665 100
10 4 1/2 2.875 2.790 100
11 4 1/2 3.000 2.915 100
12 4 1/2 3.125 3.040 100
13 4 1/2 3.280 3.155 100
14 4 1/2 3.443 3.310 100
15 4 1/2 3.615 3.473 100
16 5 1/2 3.792 3.645 100
17 5 1/2 3.975 3.822 100
18 5 1/2 4.168 4.005 100
19 5 1/2 4.370 4.198 100
20 5 1/2 4.580 4.400 100

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 RapidStart™ Initiator Sleeve

The RapidStart™ Initiator sleeve provides an interventionless

means of establishing an initial flow path from the tubing/
casing ID to the OD during multi-zone fracturing or plug
and perf operations. Activation is achieved by using absolute
pressure on the sleeve ID that exceeds a predetermined shear
pinned value. Designed for extreme environments, the sleeve
can be cemented in place without losing functionality.

The RapidStart Initiator sleeve uses an air-chambered

mechanism that operates solely off absolute tubing pressure.
Prior to running the completion, the sleeve is pinned
according to opening requirements dictated by the
hydrostatics of the well, other tubing pressure-operated tools,
and casing pressure ratings. Opening the internal sleeve
allows flow to be diverted through ports in the outer case
from the ID. Once opened, the sleeve can be used for
stimulation of the first zone in a “plug and perf” type
completion, thereby eliminating the need for coiled tubing to
establish circulation. Additionally, the sleeve may be used as
the first zone in a frac sleeve completion system, such as the
RapidStage™ or RapidFrac™ systems.

The rugged construction and debris-tolerant design allows

the RapidStart Initiator sleeve to be successfully run in
cemented applications in both horizontal and vertical wells.
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Features
• Interventionless completion compatibility
• Tubing/casing internal pressure activation
• Available with 10,000 psi and 15,000 psi differential ratings
or 15,000 psi and 20,000 psi absolute pressure ratings
(HPHT)
• Positive locking engagement when sleeve is opened
HAL24633

• Available in standard service and CO2 (S13Cr)

Benefits RapidStart™
Initiator Sleeve
• Allows for interventionless opening of cemented
completion string toe, eliminating coiled tubing
perforating
• Provides flow path to pump first frac stage and displace
first stage ball

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 RapidStart™ Initiator Sleeve
Casing Minimum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum
Size Tool OD Tool ID Openhole Size Temperature Absolute Pressure Differential Pressure Pump Rate
in. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) °F (°C) psi (kPa) psi (kPa) bbl/min

5.60 3.00 5.875 350 15,000 10,000

4 1/2 100
(142.24) (76.20) (149.23) (177) (103.421) (68.948)

4 1/2 5.75 3.00 6.00 400 20,000 15,000

100
HPHT (146.15) (76.20) (152.40) (204) (137.880) (103.410)

4 1/2 5.60 3.00 5.875 350 15,000 10,000

100
S13Cr (142.24) (76.20) (149.23) (177) (103.421) (68.948)

6.50 4.00 6.875 350 15,000 10,000

5 1/2 100
(165.10) (101.60) (174.63) (177) (103.421) (68.948)

Horizontal Completion Systems

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 RapidShift™ Sleeve System

The RapidShift™ stimulation and production sleeve system

allows selective multi-zone stimulation treatment through
the production string. This versatile sleeve can be operated
by either a mechanical hydraulic shifting tool run on either
coiled tubing or jointed tubing or by using a ball-drop
system. Opening the sleeve permits zonal stimulation
through the selected tool and diverts the flow through the
ports in the RapidShift sleeve. After stimulation, cleanup is
assisted by flowing all lower zones simultaneously.

There is no limit to the number of RapidShift sleeves that can

be run in a single string when using the mechanical/
hydraulic shifting device. Once completed, the RapidShift
sleeve will function as a standard production device, allowing
full wellbore access.

Features
• 10,000 psi pressure rating
• Can be shifted with coiled tubing or jointed-pipe methods
• Allows sleeve to be opened or closed in a single coiled
tubing or jointed-pipe trip
• Available in standard service
• Can be mechanically shifted with a mechanical/hydraulic
shifting tool
Horizontal Completion Systems

• Ball-activated version available for interventionless

completion

Benefits
• Stimulates multiple zones and helps maintain wellbore
integrity during completion
• Eliminates restrictions during production, allowing full
wellbore access
• Functions as a conventional sliding sleeve during
production
HAL37547
HAL37555
HAL17017

HAL37548

RapidShift Sleeve RapidShiftSleeve RapidShift Sleeve

Mechanical Shifting Tool Mechanical Shift Ball Drop

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 30 Plus RapidStage™ Balls and Baffles
Baffle ID 3 1/2-in. Baffle 4 1/2-in. Baffle 5 1/2-in. Baffle Ball OD Ball Maximum Rate
Zone in. Part Number Part Number Part Number in. Part Number bbl/min

1 0.965 102181666 102054013 102098607 1.000 102067554 19

2 1.025 102181667 102054014 102098608 1.060 102067691 21
3 1.085 102181668 102054015 102098609 1.120 102067692 24
4 1.145 102181669 102054016 102098610 1.180 102067693 27
5 1.205 102181670 102054017 102098611 1.240 102067694 30
6 1.265 102181671 102054018 102098612 1.300 102067695 33
7 1.325 102181672 102054019 102098613 1.360 102067696 36
8 1.385 102181673 102054020 102098614 1.420 102067697 39
9 1.445 102181674 102054021 102098617 1.480 102067698 43
10 1.505 102181675 102058592 102098618 1.540 102067699 46
11a 1.565 102181676 102058593 102098619 1.600 102067700 50
12 1.625 102181677 102058594 102098620 1.660 102067701 54
13 1.685 102181678 102058595 102098621 1.720 102067702 58
14 1.745 102181679 102058596 102098622 1.780 102067703 62
15b 1.805 102181680 102058597 102098623 1.841 102067704 66
16 1.866 102181681 102058598 102098624 1.904 102067705 71
17 1.929 102181682 102058599 102098625 1.968 102067706 76
18 1.993 102181683 102058600 102098626 2.033 102067707 81
19 2.058 102181684 102058601 102098639 2.099 102067708 86
20 2.124 102181685 102058602 102098640 2.167 102067709 92
21 2.192 102181686 102058603 102098641 2.236 102067710 98
22 2.261 102181687 102058604 102098642 2.307 102067711 104

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23 2.332 102181688 102058605 102098643 2.379 102067712 111
24 2.404 102181689 102058606 102098644 2.452 102067713 117
25 2.477 102181690 102058607 102098645 2.527 102067714 125
26 2.552 – 102058608 102098646 2.603 102067715 132
27 2.628 – 102058609 102098647 2.681 102067716 140
28 2.706 – 102058610 102098648 2.761 102067717 149
29 2.786 – 102058611 102098650 2.842 102067718 158
30 2.867 – 102058612 102098651 2.925 102067719 167
31 2.950 – 102058613 102098652 3.009 102067720 177
32 3.034 – 102058614 102098653 3.104 102067721 187
33 3.129 – 102058615 102098654 3.201 102067722 199
34 3.226 – 102058616 102098655 3.301 102067723 212
35 3.326 – 102072103 102098656 3.414 102067724 225
36 3.439 – 102072104 102098657 3.531 102067725 241
37 3.556 – 102072105 102098658 3.650 102067726 257
38 3.882 – – 102098662 3.975 101901846 307
39 4.005 – – 102098663 4.168 101901847 327
40 4.198 – – 102098664 4.370 101901848 359
41 4.400 – – 102098665 4.580 101901849 394
a
Smallest baffle used with 4 1/2-in. RapidStage cementing
b
Smallest baffle used with 5 1/2-in. RapidStage cementing
3 1/2-in. size not qualified for cemented applications

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 RapidShift™ Sleeve
(Ball Drop and Mechanical Shift Versions)
Number of Interventionless
Zones
Casing Minimum Maximum Maximum (Ball Drop Only)**
Size Tool OD Tool ID Openhole Size Temperature* Pressure*
in. Material in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) °F (°C) psi (MPa) Uncemented Cemented

125 ksi
4.4 2.88 4.75 350 10,000
3 1/2 Minimum Yield 25 Not Qualified
(111.76) (73.15) (120.65) (177) (68.95)
Alloy Steel
125 ksi
5.7 3.75 6.125 350 11,000
4 1/2 Minimum Yield 37 27
(144.78) (95.25) (155.58) (177) (75.84)
Alloy Steel
110 ksi
5.7 3.75 6.125 350 10,000
4 1/2 Minimum Yield 37 27
(144.78) (95.25) (155.58) (177) (68.95)
Super 13 Chrome
125 ksi
7.5 4.67 7.875 350 10,000
5 1/2 Minimum Yield 41 27
(190.50) (118.62) (200.03) (177) (68.95)
Alloy Steel
*All ratings for the material and maximum tool OD listed above. Contact your local Halliburton representative for tools made from materials or dimensions
other than those listed.
**This is the maximum number of zones available using the 30 plus ball/baffle combinations; 5000-series ball/baffle combinations are more limited.
The maximum pump rates are limited by the baffle size. Refer to literature on the ball/baffle combinations.

Hydraulically Activated Shifting Tools For RapidShift™ Sleeves

Tool OD at
Tool Maximum Key Tool OD Top Maximum Minimum Pressure
Size Part Expansion* Retracted Thread Temperature to Expand Keys
in. Number in. (mm) in. (mm) in. °F (°C) psi (Mpa)

3.52 350 600

3.5 101975062 2.72 1 1/2 AMMT
(89.41) (177) (4.14)
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4.158 2 3/8 - 5.95 350 500

4.5 101930910 3.61
(105.61) API EU (177) (3.45)
4.23 2 3/8 - 5.95 350 500
4.5 102112937 3.36
(107.44) API EU (177) (3.45)
5.5-in. sizes are also available; request 142DSS7.
*Key expansion will only expand until it contacts the ID it is being passed through. The maximum expansion is limited by key hard
stops in the tool itself.
This table lists the standard bi-directional shifting tools.
Other shifters are available. Contact your local Halliburton representative for more information.

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ZoneGuard® SR Packer

Halliburton’s ZoneGuard® SR (Short Radius) packer is

designed for situations where tight radius well conditions are
anticipated. The packer uses a multi-durometer element
package with a unique backup and deployment system to
deliver unsurpassed sealing performance in a wide range of
openhole conditions. The design features an anti-preset
feature to help protect against premature setting of the packer
during running operations. The packer can be used for zonal
isolation in formation control, selective stimulation, and
fracturing applications.

The ZoneGuard SR packer is run as an integral part of the

production casing or casing string. The packer is set with
hydraulic pressure either by setting a plug beneath the tool,
or when plugging the completion string is not possible, by
running a isolation straddle tool across the packer.

Applications
• Horizontal or vertical completions
• Openhole isolation
• Stimulation
• Stage cementing
• Water shutoff
• Gas shutoff

Horizontal Completion Systems

• Production testing
• Selective production

Features
• Long-term isolation reliability
• Small running OD
• Compact length for short radius well conditions
• Anti-preset feature
• Multi-piece/multi-durometer element package
• Adjustable setting shear value
• Internal locking system
• Multiple hydraulic setting methods
HAL36315

Benefits
• Ideally suited for short radius and higher differentials ZoneGuard® SR
• Enables selective production management in horizontal Packer
wellbores
• Offers the ability to reliably control inflow or injection
within selected sections of the wellbore

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 ZoneGuard® SR Packer

Tool Maximum Minimum Minimum Maximum

Part Temperature Pressure Rating
Connection Metal OD ID Bore Hole Bore Hole Length
Number Rating psi
in. in. in. in. in.
°F

4 1/2
102053962 5.65 3.850 5 7/8 6 1/4 70.48 325 up to 10,000
Blank

4 1/2
102053960 5.65 3.850 5 7/8 6 1/4 60.01 325 up to 10,000
13.5 lb API-LC

4 1/2
102053961 5.65 3.850 5 7/8 6 1/4 63.98 325 up to 10,000
13.5 lb API-BC

5 1/2
102123418 7.25 4.670 7 1/2 7 7/8 80.24 325 up to 10,000
23.0 lb API-LC

5 1/2
102123419 7.25 4.670 7 1/2 7 7/8 80.24 325 up to 10,000
23.0 lb API-BC

5 1/2
102123420 7.25 4.670 7 1/2 7 7/8 80.24 325 up to 10,000
Blank

5 1/2
102107206 8.00 4.670 8 1/2 8 3/4 80.36 325 up to 10,000
20.0 lb API-LC

5 1/2
102148005 8.00 4.670 8 1/2 8 3/4 80.36 325 up to 10,000
23.0 lb API-BC

5 1/2
102148006 8.00 4.670 8 1/2 8 3/4 80.36 325 up to 10,000
Blank
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Swellpacker® Isolation System
Today’s oilfield requires operators to find simpler, safer, and
more stable downhole technologies. The Swellpacker®
isolation system is an innovation that meets all of these
criteria. The technology is based on the swelling properties of
rubber in hydrocarbons or water, or in both. It swells up to
200%, sealing the annulus around the pipe to achieve
effective zonal isolation. Once deployed, the rubber retains
its flexibility, allowing the Swellpacker isolation system to
adapt to shifts in the formation over time, retaining the
integrity of the seal. Its self-healing properties make this a
truly innovative technology for all zonal isolation
applications. This bonded-to-pipe product can be delivered
with any element length depending on the basepipe length.
Since the rubber is bonded to the basepipe, it is extremely
robust and can hold significant differential pressures.
The Swellpacker system can be used in cased or openhole
environments. In some openhole applications, operators may
be able to avoid cementing and perforating altogether,
reducing the expense associated with these operations. By
reducing well construction costs, saving rig time, and
isolating producing zones, the Swellpacker system helps
enable previously unachievable levels of oilfield performance.
Cementing Support
For well integrity issues, the Swellpacker isolation system can
also be used to complement the primary cement job. The
system provides comprehensive long-term zonal isolation,
increasing the productive life of the well and minimizing the
potential for an expensive workover operation. This
combination of proven technologies provides an effective
means to address both micro-annulus concerns and
incomplete cement sheath issues.
HAL32568
Swellpacker® Isolation System
Horizontal Completion Systems
Swelling Delay Systems
To ensure that the oil or water contained within the well fluid
does not affect the packer while it is run into the hole,
Halliburton has engineered several systems that can delay the
swelling process. These systems enable control of the
elastomer swelling process as the setting time can be tailored
according to the customer’s needs, mitigating the risk of
premature setting while optimizing the operating envelope.
The swelling delay systems include polymers with built-in
slower swelling properties and a variety of applied diffusion
barriers. Customizing a design with either of these options,
or using in combination, allows for creation of a well-specific
engineered product.
End Ring Design
In addition to the elastomer compound development,
Halliburton continues to innovate in all areas of Swellpacker
isolation system design, including the end rings. These
important components assist in increasing the differential
pressure capability and guide the packer when run into the
hole. Depending on the application and metallurgy
requirements, the design can be anchored using set screws, a
crimping process, or welding.
Horizontal Completion Systems
Halliburton has developed the K2 end ring, which protects
the rubber element while running in hole and further
eliminates element extrusion once the packer is set. One of
the benefits of this unique end ring is the ability to shorten
tool length, while maintaining differential pressure. It also
increases absolute differential pressure performance of the
tools with testing performed to 15,000 psi across the packer.
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K2 End Ring
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 Swellpacker® Cable System
The Swellpacker® system can be delivered with a unique cable Applications
feed-through option that enables the passage of single or • Open and cased hole isolations
multiple control lines and flatpacks for downhole
• Stimulation placement
monitoring, chemical injection, and SmartWell® completions
without the need to cut the cables or lines. This removes the • Open and cased hole straddles
requirement for cable splices, control line cuts, and cable • SmartWell completion systems
stripping, greatly reducing the risk of failure. It provides an
• Monitoring and chemical injection
annular seal in cased and open hole, and a seal around the
control lines or flatpacks capable of holding differential • Water control
pressure. Installation of the cables through the Swellpacker • Multilaterals
system is performed on the rig floor at the time of running
• Stand-alone screen sand control
the completion and requires no extra rig time.
• Compartmentalization for screen/ICD completions
• Gravel pack isolation
• Well construction

Features
• Manufactured on any oilfield tubular
• Suitable for cased and open holes
• Robust construction
• No moving parts
• Spliceless cable feed-through option
• Self-healing, interventionless technology
• Can be run in most all fluid environments
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• Multiple polymers available to provide oil swelling, water

swelling, and hybrid swelling solutions
• Engineered swelling delay system

Benefits
• No specialist operator required for installation
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• Casing integrity is maintained

Swellpacker® Cable System
Installation
To install the systems, simply perform standard pre-job
checks, then run in hole as part of the reservoir completion
string or liner system. At that point, either produce the well
to begin the swelling process, allow the current well fluid to
swell the packer systems prior to operations, or circulate
down the designed swelling fluid. The simplicity of the
operation means that specialized installation personnel are
not required.
For the cable design, Halliburton provides the installation
tool that fits easily on the rotary cable and installs the control
cable or flatpack through the packer.
• Perfect seal for irregular borehole geometry
• Alternative solution to cementing and perforating in
certain applications
• Complements cement to resolve well integrity issues
• Helps reduce operational risk
• Isolates producing zones more effectively
• Helps reduce well costs and rig time
• Cable feature increases system reliability by eliminating
cable splicing and enables openhole SmartWell
completions

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 Bonded-to-Pipe Tools
Operating
Oil Swelling (OS) Water Swelling (WS) Hybrid Swelling (HS) Comments
Condition

Run in Hole Fluid: Design to suit Contact Halliburton for

All fluid systems Design to suit applications
Oil-Based Mud applications engineered delay system
Run in Hole Fluid: Contact Halliburton for
All fluid systems Design to suit applications Design to suit applications
Water-Based Mud engineered delay system
OS: 30 - 390°F (0 - 200°C)
Temperature Range 30 - 390°F (0 - 200°C) 30 - 390°F (0 - 200°C) —
WS: 265 - 390°F (130 - 200°C)
Wide range of crude oil tested; Wide range of crude oil tested.
Reservoir Fluid: Does not swell in Contact Halliburton for
swelling rate is a function of Swelling rate is a function of
Liquid Hydrocarbon hydrocarbons design and simulations
fluid viscosity fluid viscosity
Swells in traces of
Reservoir Fluid: All fluid systems; swelling
Swells in traces of hydrocarbon fluid; water Contact Halliburton for
Oil with High depends on temperature
hydrocarbon fluid swelling depends on design and simulations
Water Cut and salinity
temperature and salinity
Reservoir Fluid: Wide range of fresh and saline Wide range of fresh and saline Salinity and temperature
Does not swell
Water water tested water tested affect swell time
Reservoir Fluid: Swells in traces of Requires contact with water- Swells in traces of Contact Halliburton for
Gas Condensate hydrocarbon fluid based fluid for permanent seal hydrocarbon fluid design and simulations
Differential Up to 15,000 psi Up to 10,000 psi Up to 10,000 psi Contact Halliburton for
Pressure Capability (1032 bar) (690 bar) (690 bar) application-specific pressure ratings
Varies based on designs and well conditions Contact Halliburton for
Time to Set
Can be engineered for swelling delays of 1-20 days application-specific simulations
Contact Halliburton for
Chemical Resistance Common oilfield chemicals
application-specific questions
Contact Halliburton for
Element Length Application and basepipe dependent
length requirement
Basepipe
Tensile/Burst/ Customer supplied or Halliburton purchased to match specifications Can be built on any oilfield tubulars
Collapse/Metallurgy

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 Swellpacker® Slip-On Isolation System
The Swellpacker® slip-on isolation
system is based on the swelling
properties of rubber in hydrocarbons
and/or water, swelling up to 200% to
seal the annulus around the pipe for
effective zonal isolation. This unique
slip-on packer retains a full length
internal seal against the pipe. Once
deployed, the rubber retains its
flexibility, allowing the Swellpacker
system to adapt to formation shifts over
time to maintain seal integrity. Its self-
healing properties make it a truly
innovative technology for all zonal
isolation applications.
The Swellpacker slip-on isolation
system does not require basepipe to be
supplied up front in the manufacturing
process and is installed at the service
location or rig site by sliding over the
pin end of the casing or tubing joint.
This allows storing and stocking of the
tools, simplifying logistics, and
reducing cost significantly.
The system can be used in cased or
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openhole environments. In some
openhole applications, operators may be
able to avoid cementing and perforating
altogether, reducing the expense
associated with these operations.
Cementing Support
For well integrity issues, the
Swellpacker slip-on system can also be
used to complement the primary
cement job. The system provides
comprehensive long-term zonal
isolation, increasing the productive life
of the well and minimizing potential for
an expensive workover operation. This
combination of proven technologies
provides an effective means to address
both micro-annulus concerns and
incomplete cement sheath issues.
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Slip-On Convenience
Traditionally, swellable packers
achieved high differential pressure
ratings based on the area in contact
with the casing wall or borehole.
Element length is a key parameter for
the contact area. The resulting
differential pressure, and therefore the
shorter slip-on designs, traditionally
had lower pressure holding capabilities.
Halliburton has developed shorter slip-
on tools that can handle the higher
differential ratings previously only
achievable through a longer bonded-to-
pipe product. One of those designs, the
Swellpacker HPE (high performance
element) slip-on isolation system
incorporates the K2 end ring to protect
the rubber element while running in
hole and support the rubber during and
after the swelling process. In addition,
the next generation of the Lite family,
the Swellpacker Lite II slip-on isolation
system, has been redesigned to create a
step change in slip-on tool capability.
Swelling Delay Systems
To ensure the oil or water contained
within the well fluid does not affect the
packer while it is run into the hole,
Halliburton has engineered several
systems that delay the swelling process.
Swellpacker® Slip-On Isolation System
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These enable control of the elastomer
swelling process as the setting time can
be tailored according to customer
needs, mitigating premature setting risk
while optimizing the operating
envelope. The systems include
polymers with built-in slower swelling
properties and a variety of applied
diffusion barriers. Customizing a
design with either of these options,
or using them in combination, allows
for creation of a well-specific
engineered product.
Applications
Swellpacker slip-on isolation systems
can be key components in gravel packs
for isolation and stand-alone screen
completions to reduce fines migration.
In reservoirs prone to sand production,
the slip-on tool helps enable increased
productivity and reduced well
construction costs since it can be
installed without specialized operating
personnel. In completions using inflow
control devices, slip-on tools are used
to create shorter compartments for
improved reservoir management.
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For many reservoirs using inflow control technology, the Features
Constrictor® slip-on isolation system can be an ideal device • Suitable for cased and open holes
due to its simple design and reliable performance.
• Install on any non-upset basepipe
One of the main applications for slip-on systems is with • Robust construction
hydraulic stimulation operations. Halliburton horizontal • No moving parts
completions provide operators with new options for • Self-healing, interventionless technology
completing horizontal multi-zone wellbores and enable
highly accurate fracture placement with little to no • Can be run in most all fluid environments
intervention. The service allows operators to selectively • Multiple polymers available to provide oil swelling, water
access, isolate, and stimulate multiple payzones in a single swelling, and hybrid swelling solutions
wellbore with the option to close off one or more zones at a • Engineered swelling delay system
future date. This makes multi-zone stimulation possible in a
shorter time interval, leading to reduced overall well Benefits
completion costs. • No specialist operator required for installation
• Casing integrity is maintained
• Simplified logistics
• Permits last minute adjustments to placement
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L32
• Perfect seal for irregular borehole geometry
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• Protect sand screens from plugging
• Alternative solution to cementing and perforating
Constrictor® Slip-On Isolation System • Helps reduce operational risk
Installation • Isolates producing zones more effectively
Slide the slip-on system onto the basepipe, securing in place • Helps reduce well costs and rig time
with Halliburton end rings. Run in hole with assembly. The
tool simplicity means installation does not require specialist

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attention and can be fitted by personnel at the rig site.
Operating Condition
Run in Hole Fluid:
Design to suit applications
Oil-Based Mud
Run in Hole Fluid:
Water-Based Mud
Temperature Range
Wide range of crude oil tested;
Reservoir Fluid:
swelling rate is a function of
Liquid Hydrocarbon
Reservoir Fluid:
Oil with High
Water Cut
Reservoir Fluid:
Water
Reservoir Fluid:
Gas Condensate
Differential
Pressure Capability
Time to Set
Chemical Resistance
Element Length
Slip-On Tools
Oil Swelling (OS) Water Swelling (WS) Hybrid Swelling (HS) Comments
Does not swell in Contact Halliburton for
Design to suit applications
hydrocarbons engineered delay system
Contact Halliburton for
All fluid systems Design to suit applications Design to suit applications
engineered delay system
OS: 30 - 390°F (0 - 200°C)
30 - 390°F (0 - 200°C) 30 - 390°F (0 - 200°C) —
WS: 265 - 390°F (130 - 200°C)
Wide range of crude oil tested;
Does not swell in Contact Halliburton for
swelling rate is a function of
hydrocarbons design and simulations
fluid viscosity fluid viscosity
Swells in traces of
All fluid systems;
Swells in traces of hydrocarbon fluid; water Contact Halliburton for
swelling depends on
hydrocarbon fluid swelling depends on design and simulations
temperature and salinity
temperature and salinity
Wide range of fresh and Wide range of fresh and Salinity and temperature
Does not swell
saline water tested saline water tested affect swell time
Swells in traces of Requires contact with water- Swells in traces of Contact Halliburton for
hydrocarbon fluid based fluid for permanent seal hydrocarbon fluid design and simulations
Up to 5,000 psi Up to 1,000 psi Up to 5,000 psi Contact Halliburton for
(345 bar) (70 bar) (345 bar) application-specific pressure ratings
Varies based on designs and well conditions Contact Halliburton for
Can be engineered for swelling delays of 1-20 days. application-specific simulations
Contact Halliburton for
Common oilfield chemicals
application-specific questions
Custom lengths available
Standard lengths are 0.3 m, 0.5 m, and 1 m
on request

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 Pneumatic Ball Launcher

The Pneumatic Ball Launcher enables continuous pumping Benefits

during stimulation when using RapidSuite™ ball-actuated • Eliminates the need to install balls manually
stimulation sleeves. The ball-launching pods can be installed
• Remote operation helps keep personnel away from
on top of the wellhead isolation tool, directly on the
dangerous areas
wellhead, or trailer mounted. The sleeve activation balls are
loaded into the launching pods in sequence of their • Promotes continuous pumping of frac treatments
deployment. Each ball is launched individually by means
of a remote console that can be locked out to prevent
accidental deployment.

Features
• Allows for interventionless stimulation through
continuous pumping
• Up to 15,000 psi pressure rating
• Each pod holds up to four balls
• Able to launch up to 4.5-in. diameter ball
• Pods are stackable for wellhead mounting
• Units can be trailer mounted for increased capacity
• Trailer-mounted units can be equipped with acoustic
HAL36851

verification of ball release

• Visual verification of ball release Pneumatic
Ball Launcher
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HAL36852

Trailer-Mounted
Ball Launcher

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