Automatic well sounder “DUA-1”
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2. INTENDED USE OF THE PRODUCT
2.1. Operational limitations
2.1.1 The following persons are allowed to work with the product: oil
and gas production operators of not lower than the fifth category; well
research operators of not lower than the fourth category. Personnel must be
trained to operate the product. Training is carried out by the employees of
the manufacturer directly at the workplace.
2.1.2 During the operation of the product use this operation manual,
"Safety rules for exploration work", Federal norms and rules in the field of
industrial safety "Safety rules in oil and gas industry", as well as approved
by the head of the company instructions for maintenance and research of
wells, taking into account the specifics of the object of study and
technology of work.
2.1.3 Preventive maintenance and repair of the product shall be
performed outside the explosion hazard zones. Comply with fire safety
regulations, work in the open air or in a well-ventilated room when using
highly flammable liquids to clean the product.
Observe the requirements of the "Maintenance" section of this
document when operating the product. Do not allow severe contamination
of the internal parts of the product, especially the acoustic sensor, valve,
and taper connection threads, resulting in poor product performance and
reduced service life.
2.1.4 The product must not be used in excess of the operating
conditions specified in this manual.
2.1.5 Requirements to the object of investigation
Well arrangement and operation shall be performed in accordance
with the "Safety Regulations for Oil and Gas Industry".
The investigated well, regardless of its purpose and method of
operation, shall have a technological branch with a gate valve and a branch
pipe for connecting a volumetric device. Determination of the fluid level is
possible only in the well space (tubular, inter-tube, annular, bent), which
connects to the technological branch used. While making measurements,
the technological branch should not have sharp contractions (fittings,
pipettes and similar devices). Pipe branch should have a pipe cone thread
60 in accordance with GOST 633 80, should be located at a height of 0.2 to
1.8 m above the ground. If the height is more than 1.8 m, use stationary or
portable sites provided that they meet the requirements of the “Safety
