Eliminating Human Error During Coiled-Tubing Operations

A study of coiled-tubing (CT) pipe-failure causes over a 5-year period indicates that a substantial percentage of incidents can be attributed to human error. The full-length paper presents on effective means to reduce human error in CT failure. Incorporating a specialized system into the CT-unit (CTU) controls provides a shutdown feature when specific job setpoints are exceeded. The full-length paper discusses the features and capabilities of such a system and cites details of recent experiences demonstrating the benefits of the device in actual CT interventions.