Have you ever seen a closing collar that is attached to the bottom of the casing string? This usually is a cementing component. This is the float collar and it is extensively used in multiple places. With its extensive application, it is also used in several verticals. But the primary function of this collar is not what people usually think about it. The basic function of a float collar is to become a landing spot for all the cemented plugs that are installed in the primary well cement. This collar is installed to prevent the flow-back of the fluid during the running operations
What is the operation of float collars?
There are a lot of operations where float collars are the small sections of the casing having tool joints on both its ends. The backpressure valve is also integrated into the float collars and this is one of the most often found in either a flapper type or a spring-loaded valve.
What do you understand about case running?
The case running is a process in which the casing string is inserted into the open wellbore that is available. There is Derrick support that’s available in the hub which supports the weight of the top portion in the casing string.
Conclusion
A float collar is now available in different options and one can find it in a lot of places being used. There are a lot of performance features that are related to the float collars. The collars also have free-floating abrades making it a useful product so much more than people assume it to be.
So while you think that float collars are not a useful product, think twice about this decision and see for yourself how it is being used in various sectors. If it has any application or not. Given above is the information that you need to know about it.
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