Protecting ESP Cable with WWT Slider-Clamps

Protecting ESP Cable and Capillary Tube While POOH  
WWT Slider-Clamp Cable Protectors were utilized to protect both the ESP cable and capillary tube on five horizontal pad drilled wells in the Permian with moderate doglegs in the nudge and vertical sections.  

Easily Installed 
High Performance (HP) Slider-clamp models were installed at 1 per joint. Installation began 2 joints above the ESP’s motor lead extension (MLE), covering areas of highest dogleg severity. The WWT Slider-Clamps were easily stretched around the pipe and cable by hand, and installed using two standard 3/4” bands, approx. 12” below each coupling. Two additional bands were placed on each joint for redundancy.

 
Easily Removed, Fully Reusable 
For reasons unrelated to the Slider Clamps, some of the ESP’s were pulled prior to starting production.  This 
provided an opportunity to evaluate the durability and performance of the Slider Clamps.  The removal process was easily accomplished with shears.  All clamps showed no damage or degradation, and all 
were able to be reused without refurbishment. 

Slider-Clamps Save Time   
Numerous comments were made by rig hands and ESP consultants that the process of removal and reinstallation was much faster and smoother than other styles of clamps. The installation process took approximately 25 seconds per clamp, while the removal process took approximately 7 seconds.