Hydra-Jar AP Double-Acting Hydraulic Drilling Jar

The Hydra-Jar AP* double-acting hydraulic drilling jar is used to amplify ■■ Apply pull to the drillstring as per the established final weight indica-
the force applied at surface in order to free stuck drillstem components tor reading and wait for the impact. The weight indicator will display
during drilling and fishing operations. The direction of jarring can be a small loss just before impact, corresponding to the retraction of
both up and down. The jar uses a unique temperature-compensation the drillstring. There should be a clear change in the reading after
process to provide consistent impact, blow after blow, and high-temper- impact.
ature seals that make it suitable for hostile drilling conditions. In most ■■ To repeat the operation, slack off until the indicator reads 10,000 to
applications the tool should be run in conjunction with the 15,000 lbf lower than the ‘working load down’ and immediately apply
Accelerator AP tool to increase the impact, while protecting the the previous ‘jar load up’ again.
drillstring and surface equipment from shock. The jars are serviced and
inspected at our service centers to ensure proper downhole operation. Jarring Down
Call your local service facility for technical service if required. ■■ Select the ‘jar load down (slack-off)’, subject to
■■ the maximum detent working load shown in the table of specifica-
Do not place rig tongs on service connections or on the chromed area
tions, and
of the mandrel. Do not remove vent or fill plugs; mud or grease running
out of vent ports is not detrimental to the operation of the tool. ■■ the weight of the drill collars or Hevi-Wate* drillpipe (HWDP) just
above the Hydra-Jar AP tool, whichever is less. Jar load down =
Operating Instructions Working string weight above the jar - Final weight indicator read-
Tong up the lift sub and hoist the tool in the elevator. Remove the safety ing down, before impact.
clamp just prior to lowering the tool into the hole. ■■ Slack off as per the established final weight indicator reading, and
Working string weight above the jar = Drag + String weight from drilling wait for impact.
jar to surface. ■■ To repeat the operation, pull up until the weight indicator reads
Drag = Weight indicator reading up – Weight indicator reading down. 10,000 to 15,000 lbf higher than it did before impact, and immediately
slack off to the previously selected ‘jar load down’ again.
Jarring Up
■■ Establish the ‘jar load up (overpull)’ to be applied, subject to the Down-jar impacts may not be transmitted through shock tools run in the
maximum detent working load shown in the table of specifications. lower drilling assembly. When jarring down with a small number of drill
Jar load up = Final weight indicator reading up, before impact – collars or HWDP on top of the jar, select a load that will not buckle the
working string weight above the jar. drillpipe run above the jar. Adequate weight just above the jar provides
optimum impact for down-jarring. The mud pump should be shut down
or slowed before down-jarring operations begin.

Table of Specifications
OD, in ID, in Tool joint Overall length Maximum Tensile yield Torsional yield Up stroke, Down Total Tool
connection, in extended, ft detent working strength, lbf strength, lbf.ft in stroke, in stroke, in weight,
load, lbf lbm
33⁄8 11⁄2 23⁄8 API IF 24.42 44,000 236,062 6,842 7 7 21 500
41⁄4 2 27⁄8 API IF 29.83 70,000 377,871 15,381 8 7 25 800
43⁄4 21⁄4 31⁄2 API IF 29.83 95,000 492,284 19,126 8 7 25 1,050
51⁄8 21⁄4 WT-38 29.83 95,000 492,284 30,000 8 613⁄16 25 1,155
61⁄4 23⁄4 41⁄2 XH 31.17 150,000 730,324 40,505 8 7 25 1,600
61⁄4 Mod 23⁄4 41⁄2 XH 31.17 150,000 964,207 50,757 8 7 25 1,600
61⁄2 23⁄4 41⁄2 API IF 31.17 175,000 964,207 54,796 8 7 25 1,850
7 23⁄4 5 H-90 31.50 230,000 1,179,933 67,396 8 8 25 2,600
71⁄4 23⁄4 51⁄2 H-90 31.50 240,000 1,261,162 84,155 8 8 25 3,000
73⁄4 3 65⁄8 API REG 32.00 260,000 1,315,225 86,848 8 7 25 3,200
8 3 65⁄8 API REG 32.00 300,000 1,621,565 98,490 8 7 25 3,550
81⁄4 3 65⁄8 API REG 32.00 350,000 1,819,384 115,418 8 8 25 4,000
81⁄2 3 65⁄8 API REG 32.00 350,000 1,846,269 115,418 8 8 25 4,500
91⁄2 3 75⁄8 API REG 32.50 500,000 1,654,172 152,802 8 8 25 5,600
Hydra-Jar AP Double-Acting Hydraulic Drilling Jar
Hydra-Jar AP Drilling Jar Recommended Changeout Intervals (Use vs Jar Size)
Tool OD, in 3.375 4.25 4.75, 5.125 6.25 6.5
USE Hole Hours Hole Hours Hole Hours Hole Hours Hole Hours Hole Hours
size, in size, in size, in size, in size, in size, in
Rotating in straight 4.75 150 5.875 150 6.125 200 6.75 150 8.375 300 8.75 300
or build/ drop section
5.875 150 6.125 150 6.75 150 7.875 150 8.75 200 9.875 200
6.75 150 7.875 150 8.75 100 9.875 200 10.625 150

Rotating in deviated 4.75 250 5.875 250 6.125 300 6.75 300 8.375 400 8.75 400
or horizontal section
5.875 200 6.125 200 6.75 250 7.875 250 8.75 300 9.875 300
6.125 150 6.75 200 7.875 200 8.75 200 9.875 250 10.625 250
6.75 150 7.875 150 8.75 150 9.875 150 10.625 200 12.25 200
7.875 100 8.75 100 9.875 100 10.625 100
Fishing 100 hours
Milling 50 hours

Hydra-Jar AP Drilling Jar Recommended Changeout Intervals (Use vs Jar Size), Continued
Tool OD, in 7, 7.25 7.75 8 8.25, 8.5 9.5
USE Hole size, Hours Hole size, Hours Hole size, Hours Hole size, Hours Hole size, Hours
in in in in in
Rotating in straight or 9.5 300 9.875 200 9.875 300 10.625 250 12.25 250
build/ drop section
9.875 200 10.625 150 10.625 250 12.25 200 17.5 150
12.25 150 12.25 150 12.25 200 17.5 150 26 100
17.5 150
Rotating in deviated 9.5 350 9.875 300 9.875 400 10.625 400 12.25 400
or horizontal section
9.875 300 10.625 250 10.625 350 12.25 350 17.5 350
12.25 200 12.25 200 12.25 300 17.5 250 26 200
14.75 150 17.5 150 17.5 250 22 200 30 150
22 200 26 150
Fishing 100 hours
Milling 50 hours

Hydra-Jar AP Drilling Jar Recommended Changeout Intervals (Temperature vs Jar Size)

Tool OD, in 3.375 4.25 4.75, 5.125 6.25 6.5, 7, 7.25 7.75 8, 8.25, 8.5 9.5
Bottomhole temperature, Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours
degF
100 to 200 200 200 300 400 400 300 400 400
200 to 300 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300
300 to 400 150 150 200 300 300 300 300 300
400 to 500 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
Hydra-Jar AP Double-Acting Hydraulic Drilling Jar
Changing the Impact Load
Impact can be changed by adjusting the working load on the Key Terms
Hydra-Jar AP tool. Detent: The mechanism by which the hydraulic fluid in the jar
is slowly metered through the detent ring orifice when a load is
Changeout Recommendations applied, thus providing a delay before the jar fires.
The Hydra-Jar AP tool should be changed out periodically for servicing.
In the tables shown, the changeout recommendations refer to the total Full Detent: Jar in fully open (or closed) position prior to applying
number of hours in the hole (drilling, circulating, and jarring) between jar load.
services. Use the tables to determine the applicable changeout hours
Short Detent: Jar in partially open (or closed) position prior to
based on jar size, use, hole size, and bottomhole temperature; the lower
applying jar load.
of the two values is the correct one.
Delay Time: Time elapsed between cocking and firing the jar.
Placement Recommendations
■■ Always place a minimum of 10% to 20% of the expected drilling jar Test Load: Load used to perform functional test at service facility.
load as hammer weight above the jar.
■■ Maintain 20% of weight on bit (WOB) between the drilling jar and
neutral point to ensure that the jar is outside the neutral point transi- Placement Recommendations
tion zone. Hydra-Jar AP in tension Hydra-Jar AP in compression
Neutral point below the jar. Neutral point above the jar.
■■ Always be aware that the placement of the drilling jar needs to be
Drilling jar remains “open” and cocked for Drilling jar remains “closed” and cocked
reconsidered when there is a change in the BHA or in WOB. down jarring while drilling. for up jarring while drilling.
■■ Do not place stabilizers or other BHA components with an OD larger No risk of premature firing of drilling jar Drilling jar may fire prematurely if drill-
than that of the jar, above the drilling jar. when picking up off bottom. string picked up off bottom too quickly.
Pump-open force will help extend the drill- Drilling jar must be picked up off bottom
■■ Always keep any stabilizer at least 90 ft away from the drilling jar. ing jar open while drilling, and does not and allowed to bleed through detent
■■ Never use the jar as a crossover between drill collars and HWDP or affect the WOB. before tripping out or setting the slips, to
two different sizes of collars. High bending stresses occur in these prevent accidental firing
locations and increase the risk of tool damage. Generally used in low angle wellbores Unavoidable in highly deviated wellbores
when there is sufficient BHA weight. when there is insufficient BHA weight.
■■ Jar placement is critical. Always contact your Smith Services repre-
sentative to determine the proper placement.
■■ Jar can be placed in tension or compression; see table to the right
for differences. We recommend running in tension when possible.

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