HydraTyphon - hybrid PWC
The HydraTyphon System was Developed To Deliver Improved Reliability in Difficult Environments
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August 15 2025
Combining the advantages of jets and cup-based systems, HydraTyphon challenges the boundaries of the operating envelope.
The combined benefits of both cup-based and jet-based PWC concepts improve the efficiency of the downhole hydraulic activity over any other system available, during both the washing and cementing phases of the operation.
Providing increased efficiency, HydraTyphon can: deliver greater certainty of a successful barrier; expand the range of well geometries that PWC can be applied to; maximise the opportunity to reduce overall cost of barrier placement through; less expensive perforating specification; reduced spacer and cement volumes; reduced operational duration for effective washing
The system also eliminates technical risks from lost circulation and formation damage, as well as high annular cement content, causing tool failure and protracted washing operations associated with conventional cup-based systems.
Pros & Limitations
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Improved reliability in difficult environments
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Combination of jet and cup-based systems improves efficiency
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Delivers greater certainty of successful barrier placement
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Expands range of well geometries PWC can be applied
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Eliminates risks like lost circulation and formation damage
Specification
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| Theme/Discipline | Well Plug and Abandonment |
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Description
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HydraTyphon was developed to deliver improved reliability in difficult environments. It combines the advantages of jet and cup-based systems.
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Key Features
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Jet nozzles for washing, Fluid diverter, Bi-directional pressure relief, Nozzle for cementing, Cement valve with check valve.
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Benefits
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Increased efficiency, Greater certainty of successful barrier, Expands range of well geometries, Reduces overall cost
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How it Works
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Uses 'Direct Effect' during washing and 'Enhanced Indirect Effect' during cementing. The pressure relief cup handles circulation loss and pump/rotate cementing maximizes barrier quality.
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Technology Readiness Level
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Mature / Proven
Established in 2008, HydraWell recognised it was time for a new approach to Well Integrity. Traditional methods were cumbersome, and the industry was crying out for something unique. Something quicker, slicker, and safer. Hence, Perf, Wash, and Cement (PWC) was born to remediate well integrity issues and deliver safe well abandonments. We continue to identify and develop systems to solve these challenges, always seeking improved, more cost-effective, and safer approaches to well integrity and abandonment. Every day, we deliver effective well barrier solutions for leak prevention.
HydraWell is not only focused on relentlessly engineering improved solutions to replace traditional downhole techniques that introduce QHSE risks to well integrity operations. We are also committed to reducing environmental impact through the use of our ingenious technologies. We have a deeper sense of responsibility that is beyond delivering P&A operations. Our vision is to continue improving and evolving our solutions, operations, and approach so we adapt to the future. Using our expertise, we accelerate positive change in the energy sector to help improve the world we all live in.
Country of Headquarters
Norway
Contact:
+47 51697600
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