Primary seating and sealing is accomplished by the hanger in the bowl. This hanger grips the casing string and transfers the weight via the casing head shoulder to the first string casing and on to the ground. The casing hanger sits here when the casing is landed, now this does not necessarily mean that the … Continue reading Casing Head & Baseplate (Pt. 2 of 2)
The casing head represents the base of the wellhead assembly, it begins the transition of the wellbore from sub-surface casing to surface/topside infrastructure. The casing head is often attached to the first casing via threaded or slip on and welded connection. The head will be critical in supporting the weight of the wellhead and production … Continue reading Casing Head & Baseplate (Pt. 1 of 2)