Basic Wireline Construction
Wired cables allow the transmission of both electrical and mechanical energy. Do you fully understand the basic wire line construction? If yes, take up the challenge quiz below and confirm the same. All the best and enjoy.
- 1.
Determine the number of outer and inner armor wires for a Camesa 1K22PTZ cable.http://www.camesainc.com/Monoconductor/1K22-Monoconductor#1K22PTZ
- A.
12/14
- B.
12/18
- C.
15/15
- D.
12/12
Correct Answer
C. 15/15 -
- 2.
Determine the nominal temperature rating in Farenheit for Rochester 7-H-472A cable.http://www.rochestercables.com/pdfs/DataLines/A276472.pdf
Correct Answer
275 - 3.
Determine the minimum sheave size in inches for a Rochester 7-H-472A cable.http://www.rochestercables.com/wlspecs.htm
Correct Answer
26 - 4.
There are two types of stretch associated with wireline cables. These are commonly known as _____.
- A.
Helical Stretch and Plastic Stretch
- B.
Linear Stretch and Non-Linear Stretch
- C.
Elastic Stretch and Permanent Stretch
- D.
Elastic Stretch and Permanent Stretch
Correct Answer
C. Elastic Stretch and Permanent Stretch -
- 5.
Which primary job related parameter influences the choice of cable conductor insulation material?
- A.
Well Mud Type
- B.
Well Temperature
- C.
Well Pressure
- D.
Well Fluid Chlorides Content
Correct Answer
B. Well Temperature -
- 6.
This is a condition that could result from having the wrong tension profile on our wireline drum.
- A.
Dog Knot
- B.
Break
- C.
E-Kink
- D.
Z-Kink
- E.
Drum Crush
Correct Answer
E. Drum Crush -
- 7.
It is important to maintain a fleet angle as large as possible during cable spooling operations.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 8.
What device provides the ability to apply tension on the wireline while spooling it from a wooden reel to a wireline unit drum?
- A.
Capstan
- B.
Line Spooler
- C.
Break
- D.
Dog Knot
Correct Answer
A. Capstan -
- 9.
It is necessary to adjust the tension profile of the wireline on our drum to meet your expected future well conditions.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
When would we normally utilize a powered Capstan?
- A.
When we are unable to actually see the well head from the truck
- B.
In wells containing hydrogen sulfide
- C.
Running on wells where abnormal tensions would be placed on our drum
- D.
On jobs using a RWCH
Correct Answer
C. Running on wells where abnormal tensions would be placed on our drum -
- 11.
Over-running the cable by setting down at the bottom of the well and back-spooling the line can lead to drum crush.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
This is a condition that could result from having the wrong tension profile on your wireline drum.
- A.
Dog Knot
- B.
E-Kink
- C.
Break
- D.
Z-Kink
- E.
Drum Crush
Correct Answer
E. Drum Crush -
- 13.
What is the recommended break type for ease of wireline operations?
- A.
Triple break profile
- B.
Quadruple break profile
- C.
Double break profile
- D.
Single break profile
Correct Answer
C. Double break profile -
- 14.
How many bed layers of our wireline are not to be touched while running in and out of the well?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
Correct Answer
C. 3 -
- 15.
What do we normally use to keep the wireline in place during the initial spooling operations?
- A.
Tractor Winch
- B.
Powered Capstan
- C.
Dog Knot
- D.
Pig Tail
Correct Answer
C. Dog Knot -
- 16.
Why are the inner and outer armors on our wireline normally twisted in opposite directions?
- A.
It uses less material to twist them in opposite directions
- B.
It helps minimize any wireline rotation when placed under tension
- C.
It provides a better electrical shield for our conductor cable
- D.
It allows us to determine a stuck point by counting the difference in rotations
Correct Answer
B. It helps minimize any wireline rotation when placed under tension -
- 17.
When running into a well, our wireline exhibits which of the following conditions?
- A.
Rotation
- B.
Decrease in resistance
- C.
Compression
- D.
Stretch
Correct Answer(s)
A. Rotation
C. Compression
D. Stretch -
- 18.
What does milking the line mean?
- A.
Running the line well in excess of its life expectancy
- B.
Running in the hole too fast, causing the line to unwrap on the drum
- C.
Running the pack-off too tight on an unseasoned line
- D.
Spudding on a bridge, causing a shock load on the line
Correct Answer
C. Running the pack-off too tight on an unseasoned line -
- 19.
In a multi-conductor wireline, conductor number ___ is wrapped in a different color insulator.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
- F.
6
- G.
7
Correct Answer
A. 1 -
- 20.
All 7 conductors are numbered in a counter clockwise manner.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 21.
Which of the following are wireline manufacturers?
- A.
Camesa
- B.
Rochester
- C.
Deacero
- D.
Diablo
- E.
Cameron
- F.
Swiss
Correct Answer(s)
A. Camesa
B. Rochester
C. Deacero -
- 22.
The dog knot is designed to prevent the cable form pulling off of the drum.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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