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    The GEOCONN is a casing connection that provides a flush internal pin connection for improved performance over the standard API buttress thread connection. It has higher torque resistance values than the API connection and the pin abutment acts as a metal seal. Testing showed the GEOCONN connection had over twice the yield torque of the API connection and maintained sealing performance under high tension loads according to finite element analysis. The GEOCONN is presented as an alternative for applications requiring high torque resistance and a flush internal connection like geothermal wells, SAGD operations, and drilling with casing in shale formations.

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    The GEOCONN is a casing connection that provides a flush internal pin connection for improved performance over the standard API buttress thread connection. It has higher torque resistance values than the API connection and the pin abutment acts as a metal seal. Testing showed the GEOCONN connection had over twice the yield torque of the API connection and maintained sealing performance under high tension loads according to finite element analysis. The GEOCONN is presented as an alternative for applications requiring high torque resistance and a flush internal connection like geothermal wells, SAGD operations, and drilling with casing in shale formations.

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    The GEOCONN is a casing connection that provides a flush internal pin connection for improved performance over the standard API buttress thread connection. It has higher torque resistance values than the API connection and the pin abutment acts as a metal seal. Testing showed the GEOCONN connection had over twice the yield torque of the API connection and maintained sealing performance under high tension loads according to finite element analysis. The GEOCONN is presented as an alternative for applications requiring high torque resistance and a flush internal connection like geothermal wells, SAGD operations, and drilling with casing in shale formations.

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    The GEOCONN is a casing connection that provides a flush internal pin connection for improved performance over the standard API buttress thread connection. It has higher torque resistance values than the API connection and the pin abutment acts as a metal seal. Testing showed the GEOCONN connection had over twice the yield torque of the API connection and maintained sealing performance under high tension loads according to finite element analysis. The GEOCONN is presented as an alternative for applications requiring high torque resistance and a flush internal connection like geothermal wells, SAGD operations, and drilling with casing in shale formations.

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    GEOCONN 4-1/2” ~20”

    Low Cost &


    High Performance Casing Connection
    Metal One Corporation and its parents, subsidiaries or affiliates (herein collectively referred to as “Metal One”) has produced this catalogue for
    http://www.mtlo.co.jp/mo-con/
    general information only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this publication, Metal One
    does not assume any responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the use of information and data herein. It is the
    responsibility of the customer to make all engineering and safety-related determinations for their own account. Customers should therefore
    undertake all necessary investigations when developing the technical solution and safety factors for the specific installation and operating
    conditions for the products. Metal One’s products are not recommended for use in deep water offshore applications. For more information, please
    contact your Metal One sales representative or refer to http://www.mtlo.co.jp/mo-con/_images/top/WebsiteTerms_Active_20333287_1.pdf, the
    contents of which will apply to any purchases of these products.
    GEOCONN Feature of Design

    Completely interchangeable with API BTC


    As GEOCONN is perfectly interchangeable with API Buttress, Casing accessories with
    Buttress thread may be used.

    Internally flush with pin abutment


    • Prevention of turbulence flow
    • High over torque resistance
    These feature are added on API
    • Abutment works as metal seal under
    Buttress thread.
    medium tension loads
    • High fatigue resistance

    API Buttress VS GEOCONN


    API Buttress GEOCONN

    Coupling center has gap Pin Abutment

    Manufacturing of GEOCONN
    Manufacturing of GEOCONN is almost same as Buttress,
    except shorter coupling length and mill end make up.

    GEOCONN Mill Make-up Position


    Mill tight end is made up deeper than field tight end to prevent mill end rotation during field end
    make-up.
    Make up distance on both ends were chosen to provide good leak resistance and prevent from too
    high hoop stress on the coupling

    Mill tight end Field tight end


    GEOCONN Technical Data
    Test results of over-torque to yielding
    0.5000
    35750

    32175 032500
    torque ( ft-lbs ) 030000
    28600
    GEOCONN API BTC 027500
    Size Grade 25015.87
    Yield Torq. Max. Torq. 25025

    TORUQUE (FT/LBS)
    2.5101

    L80 15,600 3,400 21450


    Yield torque
    5-1/2” x 20# Failure torque
    P110 23,000 4,700 17875

    L80 25,000 6,300 14300


    7” x 26 #
    P110 36,800 8,500 10725

    L80 63,100 14,400 7150


    9-5/8” x 47#
    P110 89,000 17,600 3575
    L80 128,800 18,900 0 000100
    13-3/8” x 72# 0.0000 0.5500 1.1000 1.6500 2.2000 2.7500 3.3000 3.8500 4.4000 4.9500 5.5000
    P110 183,600 26,000
    TURNS

    at yield torque at failure torque

    Tension to failure test after 100% Compression


    9-5/8” x 40# L80 GEOCONN

    Test Result

    Actual failure load 1,451 kips


    Pipe body yield load 1,086 kips
    Joint Strength 1,122 kips

    Finite Element Analysis Data


    20
    Shoulder type seal works as good
    metal to metal seal as long as 0
    T80
    T60
    shoulder is closed. But high tension
    Contact pressure (ksi)

    -20
    T70
    may open the gap on the shoulder. -40
    Figure shows how tension affects on T50
    -60
    the contact pressure ( = sealability )
    MU
    on the shoulder on 4-1/2” x 13.5# -80

    L80 GEOCONN. -100

    -120
    OD Shoulder Face ID

    This figure implies that even T80


    ( 80% pipe body yield tension ) does not open the shoulder.
    GEOCONN Examples of Application

    Geothermal wells
    Geothermal Wells
    Prevention of turbulence flow API BTC GEOCONN

    SAGD
    Liner for SAGD wells

    Drilling with Casing


    For high torque resistance

    Shale Plays
    Full string for Shale or tight plays
    PROBLEM SOLUTION
    1. Gap at the center of 1. Prevention of turbu-
    coupling causes turbu- lence flow
    lence flow
    2. Abutment works as
    2. Scale build up at gap metal seal during
    production at high
    3. Buttress threads have temperature
    poor leak resistance
    against gas = steam

    1 Special RS rings enhance leak resistance against gas = 100% API Burst pressure
    2 Feature of special resilient seal rings of GEOCONN-RS;
    Dimensions of groove and ring are specified tighter than API modified coupling to
    control within tight range of fill ratio of ring . Influence of fill ratio are ;
    Max. Groove volume vs. Min. ring volume → Increase chance of Leak
    Min. Groove volume vs. Max. ring volume
    → High hoop stress may induce SSC in sour environment or Jump-out of connection

    Special Resilient Seal Ring

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