Winter Preparation
Winterization involves preparation, procedures and prevention to ensure operational performance, equipment reliability and worker safety during the fall & winter seasons.Â
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Winter Preparation
Winterizing equipment is crucial for ensuring reliable operation and preventing breakdowns in cold weather. This involves preparing machinery with winter-specific procedures, such as preheating, purging, and draining air tanks to protect the equipment against damage from the risks associated with freezing temperatures.
Winter driving requires extra caution due to changing road conditions and increased hazards, while operations demand thorough hazard assessments, proper personal protective equipment (PPE), and slip prevention strategies.Â
Equipment Safety
Daily checks
Regularly inspect the battery, engine, air intake, tires, fuel, antifreeze, rubber parts, oil, lubricants, and the exterior to ensure they function well in cold weather.
Preventative Measures
Use an engine warmer for easier starts, keep the fuel tank full to prevent ice formation, and utilize winter grease for smooth operation.
Protective Strategies
Apply a winter front cover to the engine and clean off road salt and grime to prevent corrosion, ensuring machinery remains reliable throughout winter.
Operational Performance
Purging
Purging coiled tubing with N2 after each job is essential for equipment protection, safety, and efficiency, especially in winter.
a) Prevent Corrosion.
b) Protect Equipment.
c) Enhance Safety,
Pickling
Pickling water out of fluid pump systems at the end of operations ensure equipment safety, longevity, and performance.
A) Prevent Freeze Damage.
B) Ensure Employee Safety.
c) Ensure Equipment Readiness
Draining Air Tanks
Regular draining ensures water is cleared out, preventing freezing issues and keeping the air system working properly in winter.
A) Prevent Freezing
B) Air Dryer & Methanal Pots
C) Braking Reliability
Pre-Heating System
Follow steps below to use a Webasto heating system before starting heavy service equipment in winter.
A) Activate & Pre-Heat the Engine.
B) Cabin Heat.
C) Start The Engine.
Power Take-Off (PTO)
Warming up the hydraulics before winter operations is crucial to protect equipment, improve efficiency, and ensure safety.
A) Understand the Function Of the PTO.
B) Follow Warm Up Procedures.
C) Benefits of Maintaining the PTO.
SOP’s & JSA’s
Masted coil tubing units equipped with a mast for easier and more efficient handling of coiled tubing during well interventions.
Transportation Compliance
Weather Conditions
Changing weather affect the visibility of road conditions. such as sun glare, fog on snow fall can severely limit visibility of oncoming traffic and obstacles.
Road Conditions
Construction zones, changing speed limits, pedestrians, and other drivers are risks and Passengers should also stay alert with a second set of eyes on the road.
Environmental Conditions
Fall increases the likelihood of wildlife encounters, which can lead to serious accidents, especially in poor weather and road conditions.
Enviromental Health & Safety
PPE – Safety Gear
- Reduce frostbite and hypothermia risks.
- Wear insulated, waterproof, layered clothing to retain warmth and allow moisture to escape.
- Use insulated, waterproof gloves for dexterity and add thermal liners for extra cold protection.
- Insulated, CSA-approved boots with metatarsal and composite toe protection are essential for warmth and impact safety.
- Investing in high-quality thermal PPE for longer-lasting protection.
- Protect yourself from adverse winter weather with a winter parka.
Administrative – FLHAs
- Take an inclusive and proactive approach by anticipating and addressing risks together.
- Perform a thorough walkthrough inspection of the worksite to identify winter hazards.
- Encourage workers to share their concerns and experiences in safety meetings.
- Record identified hazards and develop a safe winter work plan based on assessment findings.
- Implement control measures to manage cold weather exposure, and winter operations.
- Complete and submit an FLHA .
Safety Equipment
- Slips, trips, and falls events commonly cause winter injuries, often caused by icy and uneven ground.
- Conduct regular site inspections to identify and mitigate icy areas and uneven surfaces.
- Check PPE footwear for wear and tear before winter starts; use your Safety Bonus to update it if needed.
- Workers are advised to purchase boots with internal metatarsal protection and good tread for traction.
- Drip trays are used to protect the environment from impact of fluids, lubricants or chemicals
Coiled Tubing Services
Titanium Energy Services provides reliable quality services with innovative tools and equipment for effective results.
Integrated Foam Clean Out Solutions
running coiled tubing into the wellbore using environmentally friendly solvents to remove sand, wax, proppant and other debris from the wellbore
Integrated Clean Out Solutions
running coiled tubing into the wellbore using environmentally friendly solvents and N2 to remove sand, from the wellbore
Integrated Mill Out Solutions
running coiled tubing into the wellbore with milling bottomhole tools (BHA) to remove bridge plugs, fac ports, cement, or casing deformations
Integrated Drill Out Solutions
running coiled tubing into the wellbore with drilling bottomhole tools (BHA) to obstruction or casing deformations
Through Tubing Cleanout
running coiled tubing into the production string to remove sand, wax, proppant and other debris from the tubing
Abandonment Solutions
Running wireline and tools into the wellbore to temporary or permanently abandon or shut in wells at the end of their life cycle or that have become uneconomical to maintain
E-Coil RTD
Running the Resistance Temperature Detector Tool into the designated adjacent wellbore with coiled tubing paired with the MGT directional drilling tool in drilling operations.
CBM Fracturing
N2 is sometimes used in lower pressure formation during frac to energize the formation. This helps with fluid flow back post frac and degreases the amount of fluid required to frac.
Service Capabilities
Titanium family consist of nearly 200 people across our intervention service branches. Our average experience is over 5 years per person. Titanium is capable of R&D of advanced tubing technologies, development of in well tools, as well as on-site operations. Titanium offers a full set of engineering services and has applied these technologies throughout Canada.Â
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