API VT-5

Abstract

FOREWORD <br> The third edition of this manual was written to update and outline the application of the various wireline tools, equipment, and operations in the oil and gas industry. The manual does not cover all aspects of the subjects presented. Instead, the basic applications and principles of wireline work are covered in a simple and uncluttered manner. <br> This manual should be used as an introduction and guide to wireline operations, not as a comprehensive treatise. An individual wishing to learn more should go to the specialized training texts or programs used by the various wireline companies. <br> Wireline equipment use and technology has been growing steadily, along with significant improvements in wireline capability. This was a natural evolution resulting from the variety of geographical frontiers and well conditions in which the industry operates today, i.e., offshore, arctic areas, deserts, inland waters, etc. <br> Chapter 1 contains a brief review of early wireline work and a description of surface equipment used in performing various wireline operations. Tool strings and service tools are described in Chapter 2. Subsurface equipment used in completion operations and production control is covered in Chapter 3. Wireline operations, including offshore procedures, are outlined in Chapter 4. Illustrations are used throughout this manual to make the words easier to understand. <br> Preparation and review of all material in the third edition of this manual--the fifth in the API Vocational Training Series of publications dealing with various oilfield operations--was accomplished by a Task Force appointed by the API Executive Committee on Training and Development.