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System allows wireline work through riser

Journal Article · · Offshore; (United States)
OSTI ID:5684842

The first use of subsea wellhead installation and maintenance system (SWIMS) on two wells at the North Alwyn field in the North Sea UK sector is described. SWIMS, a system for wireline well service through a riser, aims to cut workover costs by using an articulated riser from a light dynamically positioned vessel rather than a guidewire system from a full-size drilling rig. The system is guidelineless and wireless, but requires a re-entry socket on the wellhead itself.

OSTI ID:
5684842
Journal Information:
Offshore; (United States), Journal Name: Offshore; (United States) Vol. 45:5; ISSN OFSHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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