August, 2000
P.N. 837.06878.B (SAP# 100077144)
Recommended Working Pressure Ratings for Super Seal
II Float Equipment & Five-Wiper Cementing Plugs
This specification outlines general reasons for using cementing
plugs and float equipment during cementing operations. Also,
pressure ratings of Halliburton Five-Wiper cementing plugs and
Super Seal II float equipment are provided in Table 1. This
specification supercedes any and all previously published pressure
ratings.
A general discussion is provided explaining how the pressure
ratings should be calculated along with other information related to
Halliburton Five-Wiper cementing plugs and float equipment.
Purposes For Using Cementing Plugs and Float
Equipment
Halliburton Five-Wiper cementing plugs should be used for the
following reasons:
• To remove mud sheath in the casing
• To separate fluids in the casing
• To prevent overdisplacement of slurry
• To provide surface indication when job is complete
• To pressure-test casing
Halliburton Super Seal II Float Equipment should be used for the
following reasons:
• To prevent re-entry of cement into the casing after
displacement
• To provide landing seat for cementing plugs
• To guide casing into hole
• To provide casing buoyancy
P1 = Pressure of heated test fluid in annulus.
P2 = Pressure of fluid above cementing plugs.
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Five-Wiper Cementing Plugs
The Five-Wiper cementing plug line is Halliburton’s primary
cementing plug. Five-Wiper plugs are available with standard
plastic, aluminum, and 24-Tooth NR (non-rotating) plastic inserts
and can be supplied for both water & oil based drilling fluids.
Plastic Five-Wiper cement plugs (i.e. standard plastic or 24-Tooth
NR plastic) can be used for most conditions. Plastic Five-Wiper
cement plugs as well as Super Seal II float equipment are PDC-
drillable.
NOTE: Aluminum Five-Wiper cement plugs ARE NOT PDC
drillable and should only be drilled with rock type bits.
CAUTION: Do not land cement plugs directly on float shoes. If the plugs
land on the float shoe, the mud volume that is wiped from the casing ID is
placed in the annulus shoe track area. This could result in a poor cement job
or shoe test.
To calculate the allowable pressure that can be applied at the
surface after the top plug has landed on the float equipment, use
equation 1.
Ps = Pwp - P2 + P1 (See terms below) Equation 1
Sub-Surface Release (SSR) Cementing Plugs
SSR plugs are available in 7-20 in. casing sizes in each of the Five-
Wiper cement plug types (i.e. plastic, aluminum and 24-tooth NR)
as either top only or top and bottom plug set.
SSR equipment is primarily used for the following reasons.
• For use with semi-submersible ships or drill ships
• To eliminate the need for casing between rig floor and ocean floor
• To wipe both drill pipe, casing and/or liner
• To eliminate the need for large-diameter plug containers
See SSR Manual 809.31099 (100074508) for further details.
High-Strength Float Equipment and Cementing Plugs
For applications where pressures are applied to test casing to high
pressures (i.e. in excess of pressure ratings of standard Five-Wiper
cement plugs), High-Strength float systems are available in the sizes
listed in the High-Strength column of Table 1, page 2.
Rated Backpressure Capabilities of Float Equipment
Rated Backpressure is the maximum differential pressure that
standard Super Seal II float equipment should be subjected to. See
Figure 1 and equation 2.
Pbp = P1 - P2 (See terms below) Equation 2
Where
• Ps = Surface pressure that can safely be applied.
• Pwp = Recommended working pressure shown in Table 1.
• P1 = Hydrostatic pressure in the annulus at the float collar.
• P2 = Hydrostatic pressure above the top plug.
• Pbp = Rated Backpressure.
 Table 1

Recommended Working Pressure Ratings For Halliburton Super Seal II Float Systems
(Both Surface Release and Sub-Surface Release)
August, 2000
P.N. 837.06878.B (SAP# 100077144)
Casing Size Super Seal II Top and Bottom Top and Bottom Top and Bottom 24 High Rated Back
in. Valve Size Standard Plastic Aluminum Tooth NR Strength Pressure
(mm) In. Psi/(MPa) Psi/(MPa) Psi/(MPa) Psi/(MPa) Psi/(MPa at
400° F.)
2 7/8 2¼ - -
(73.0) 3,000 10,000 5,000
3½ 2¼ - (22.75) - (68.95) (34.47)
(88.9)
4½ 2¾ 3,000 6,500 - -
(114) (20.68) (44.81) 10,000
5½ 2¾ 3,000 6,200 - - (68.95)
(140) (20.68) (42.75)
7 2¾ 2,700 4,400 4,000
(178) 4¼ (18.61) (30.34) (27.58) 10,000 10,000
7 5/8 2¾ 3,000 4,400 3,200 (68.95) (68.95)
(194) 4¼ (20.68) (30.34) (22.06)
8 5/8 2¾ 3,000 3,000 3,200 - 5,000
(219) 4¼ (20.68) (20.68) (22.06) (34.47)
3,600 4,400 4,800 -
9 5/8 2¾ (24.82) (30.34) (33.09) 7,500
(245) 5,200 6,000/(41.37) 4,000 10,000 (51.71)
4¼ (35.85) {5,500 /(37.92) for SSR} (27.58) (68.95)
3,000 - -
10 ¾ 2¾ (20.68) 3,000 5,000
(273) 4¼ 4,500 (20.68) 6,4001/(44.13) 10,000 (34.47)
(31.03) {5,500 /(37.92) for SSR} (68.95)
11 ¾ 2¾ 3,000 3,000 - 5,000
(299) 4¼ (20.68) (20.68) 3,000 - (34.47)
(20.68)
2,300
13 3/8 2¾ (15.86) 3,300 - - 5,000
(340) 4¼ 4,400 (22.75) 2,800 7,000 (34.47)
(30.34) (19.31) (48.26)
16 1,6001 1,6001 1,6001
(406) (11.03) (11.03) - (11.03)
18 5/8 4¼
(473) 2,1002 - 2,1002 - 2,1002
20 (14.48) (14.48) (14.48)
(508) -

Notes:
• Pressure ratings are based on tests performed at 300° F (149° C) unless otherwise noted.
• Table 1 based on Halliburton Super Seal II float equipment and Halliburton Five-Wiper cementing plugs (Surface release as well as Sub Surface Release).
• Listed pressures may exceed pressure limits of casing or pumping equipment and are provided indicate the operating limits of the equipment.
• Pressure ratings are subject to change without notice. Contact Halliburton Technology for possible revisions.
• The 2 ¾ valve is rated at 10 BPM for 24 hours (API RP 10F flow rating of category III) and the 4 ¼ valve is rated at 25 BPM for 24 hours. The 2 ¼ valve
is rated at 6 BPM for 24 hours (API RP 10F flow rating of category III for tubing equipment).

1
Tested at 200° F (93° C).
2
Tested at 70° F (21°C)
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