Cerberus User Guide

Coiled Tubing, Jointed Pipe, Wireline, and Slickline

Version 11.5

March 2014
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About Cerberus
When running tools into and out of a well on coiled tubing, wireline, slickline, or jointed pipe, operations
use Cerberus modeling software to accurately predict and analyze cumulative forces and coiled tubing
fatigue at each stage of a job. Cerberus is able to determine whether the target depth can be reached, the
desired tasks performed, and the equipment safely returned to surface.

A key feature of the application is its ability to model conditions in deviated and horizontal wellbores. Cer-
berus is the only commercial program able to model all three conveyance methods in one package, making
it invaluable for choosing the best well-entry technique in marginal conditions.

User Feedback
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users to contact us with technical or usability enhancement requests. We endeavor to implement these types
of request whenever possible. Please use one of the following methods to submit a request:

Email: CTESSupport@[Link]

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Contact Us

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Contents
Copyright .................................................................................................................................................. ii
About Cerberus ........................................................................................................................................ iii
User Feedback ......................................................................................................................................... iii
Contact Us ............................................................................................................................................... iv
United States ..................................................................................................................................... iv
United Kingdom ............................................................................................................................... iv
Middle East ....................................................................................................................................... iv

Chapter 1
Installing or Updating Cerberus ........................................................................................ 1
System Requirements ................................................................................................................................2
Basic Requirements ............................................................................................................................2
Downloading Cerberus from the Internet ..................................................................................................2
Downloading Updates and/or Patches from the Internet ....................................................................2
Running Setup ...........................................................................................................................................3
Starting Cerberus and Obtaining Authorization ........................................................................................4
Moving Cerberus Data to a Network .........................................................................................................5
Backing Up and Restoring Data Files ................................................................................................5
Moving Cerberus’ Data Directory (First Computer) ..........................................................................6
Changing Cerberus’ Data Directory Location (Other Computers) ....................................................6
Troubleshooting Installation ......................................................................................................................7

Chapter 2
System Setup ..................................................................................................................... 9
Using the System Setup Options .............................................................................................................10
Managing Units ................................................................................................................................10
Unit Sets .................................................................................................................................... 10
Individual Units......................................................................................................................... 11
Converting Units ....................................................................................................................... 12
Changing Authorization ...................................................................................................................13
Using Cerberus Setup .......................................................................................................................15
Viewing Records Checked Out ........................................................................................................17
Undoing a Record Check-out.................................................................................................... 17
Copying a Data Directory .................................................................................................................17
Changing a Data Directory ...............................................................................................................18

Chapter 3
Using Cerberus ................................................................................................................ 19
Getting Started .........................................................................................................................................20

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Starting Cerberus ..................................................................................................................................... 21
The Main Menu (Home Page) ......................................................................................................... 21
The Main-menu Layout ............................................................................................................ 22
Navigation Tree ................................................................................................................. 22
Navigation List .................................................................................................................. 23
View Configuration Area .................................................................................................. 24
Model Access Area ........................................................................................................... 24
Menu Bar ........................................................................................................................... 24
Shortcut Keys .................................................................................................................... 27

Chapter 4
Reel-Trak ......................................................................................................................... 29
About Coiled Tubing (CT) Fatigue Tracking with Reel-Trak ................................................................ 30
Creating a New Job ................................................................................................................................. 30
Using the Job Wizard ............................................................................................................... 31
Using the New Job Dialog........................................................................................................ 33
Importing/Exporting a File ...................................................................................................................... 34
Deleting a Job ................................................................................................................................... 36
Setting Up a CT Job ................................................................................................................................ 37
Tracking Fatigue ..................................................................................................................................... 45
Setting Up Fatigue Tracking Display Options ................................................................................. 48
Understanding the Fatigue Diagram......................................................................................... 50
Understanding the Position Locator ......................................................................................... 50
Understanding the String Diagram ........................................................................................... 50
Running the Fatigue Job .................................................................................................................. 51
Track Fatigue Toolbar .............................................................................................................. 51
Annotation Icons....................................................................................................................... 52
Running the Job from Recorded Data ...................................................................................... 53
Running the Job in Real Time .................................................................................................. 54
Running the Job in Playback Mode .......................................................................................... 55
Using the Post Job Analysis Tab .............................................................................................. 55
Using the Job Log ................................................................................................................................... 60
Setting Up Job Log Display Options ............................................................................................... 60
Job-log Toolbar Buttons .......................................................................................................... 61
Job-log Menu-bar Selections .................................................................................................... 62
Packaging a Job ....................................................................................................................................... 65

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Chapter 5
Using Orpheus ................................................................................................................. 67
About Orpheus .........................................................................................................................................68
The Orpheus Process ........................................................................................................................68
Accessing Orpheus ..................................................................................................................................69
Working with Projects .............................................................................................................................70
Creating a New Orpheus Project ......................................................................................................70
Opening an Existing Orpheus Project ..............................................................................................73
Organizing Projects into Folders ......................................................................................................73
Saving an Orpheus Project ...............................................................................................................73
Deleting an Orpheus Project .............................................................................................................74
Importing a File ................................................................................................................................74
Exporting an Orpheus Project ..........................................................................................................76
Entering Project-configuration Information ...........................................................................................77
Entering Project Options .........................................................................................................................84
Setting Advanced Options/Calculation Parameters ..........................................................................88
Setting Project-option Defaults ........................................................................................................92
Performing Calculations ..........................................................................................................................93
Calculation Methods .........................................................................................................................93
Standard Calculations................................................................................................................ 93
Calculate Lockup Depth (CT)/Calculate Maximum Depth (WL/JP) ................................ 95
Trip In and Out (CT and JP)/Run in and Out (WL)........................................................... 97
Run at Depth .................................................................................................................... 102
Forces on String/Tool and Cable ..................................................................................... 107
Maximum Set-down Force (CT)/Maximum Weight on Bit (JP)..................................... 108
Maximum Pick-up Force (CT)/Maximum Overpull (JP/WL)......................................... 109
Forces on String (CT)/Tool & Cable (WL)/Pipe (JP)...................................................... 110
Analysis Tools......................................................................................................................... 111
Sensitivity Analysis ......................................................................................................... 112
Report Generator.............................................................................................................. 130
Disconnect (CT)............................................................................................................... 132
Weak Point Selection (WL/JP) ........................................................................................ 132
Tool Fit Analysis.............................................................................................................. 133
String Design (CT)........................................................................................................... 134
Extended Reach (CT/JP).................................................................................................. 134
Friction Coefficient Analysis........................................................................................... 134

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Cable Tension Wizard (WL) ........................................................................................... 135
Catastrophic Buckling (CT) ............................................................................................ 135
Free Fall Analysis............................................................................................................ 136
Pump Down Rate (WL)................................................................................................... 136
Stuck Point Analysis ....................................................................................................... 138
Packer & Completion Analysis ....................................................................................... 139
Printing Orpheus Project Data ............................................................................................................. 139
Emailing Project Data .................................................................................................................... 140

Chapter 6
Using Hydra ................................................................................................................... 143
About Hydra .......................................................................................................................................... 144
The Hydra Process ......................................................................................................................... 144
Accessing Hydra ................................................................................................................................... 146
Hydra’s Opening-dialog Tools .............................................................................................................. 147
Working with Projects .......................................................................................................................... 149
Creating a New Hydra Project ....................................................................................................... 149
Opening an Existing Hydra Project ............................................................................................... 151
Organizing Projects into Folders .................................................................................................... 152
Saving a Hydra Project .................................................................................................................. 152
Deleting a Hydra Project ................................................................................................................ 153
Importing a File .............................................................................................................................. 153
Exporting a Hydra Project .............................................................................................................. 155
Entering Project-configuration Information ......................................................................................... 156
Performing Calculations ................................................................................................................ 162
Standard “Snapshot” Calculations.......................................................................................... 163
Advancing Fluids in a Standard Calculation ................................................................... 164
Stage-table Calculations ......................................................................................................... 165
Using Stage-table Strip Charts ........................................................................................ 169
Using the Data Entry Wizard .......................................................................................... 169
Using the Job Design Wizard .......................................................................................... 169
Running Stage-table Calculations ................................................................................... 170
Application-wizard Calculations ............................................................................................ 170
Foam Wizard ................................................................................................................... 171
Fill Removal Wizard ...................................................................................................... 171

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Well Unloading Wizard ................................................................................................... 172
Multiphase Wizard .......................................................................................................... 177
Analysis Wizard ............................................................................................................. 178
Job Design Wizard ......................................................................................................... 178
Pump Wizard ................................................................................................................. 179

Chapter 7
Using Velocity String .................................................................................................... 181
The Velocity String Process ..................................................................................................................182
Accessing Velocity String (Hydra) .......................................................................................................183
Working with Projects ...........................................................................................................................183
Using the Velocity String Opening-dialog Tools ...........................................................................184
Setting Program Preferences ..........................................................................................................184
Creating a New Velocity String Project .........................................................................................184
Opening an Existing Velocity String Project .................................................................................185
Saving a Velocity String Project ....................................................................................................186
Deleting a Velocity String Project ..................................................................................................186
Importing a File ..............................................................................................................................187
Exporting a Velocity String Project ...............................................................................................188
Entering Project-configuration Information .........................................................................................189
Select a Well with a Defined Reservoir .........................................................................................189
Verify Reservoir Parameters ..........................................................................................................190
Select One or More Velocity Strings ..............................................................................................191
Enter Runtime Data ........................................................................................................................193
Calculating Data .............................................................................................................................193
Using the Output Data ....................................................................................................................194

Chapter 8
Using the Packer and Completion Analysis (PACA).................................................... 197
About PACA .........................................................................................................................................198
The PACA Process ................................................................................................................................199
Accessing the PACA Model/Wizard .....................................................................................................200
Setting Program Preferences ..........................................................................................................200
Accessing the Well Editor and Fluids Manager .............................................................................200
Working with Projects ...........................................................................................................................201
Creating a New PACA Project .......................................................................................................201
Opening an Existing PACA Project ...............................................................................................202
Saving a PACA Project ..................................................................................................................202
Deleting a PACA Project ................................................................................................................203

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Importing a File .............................................................................................................................. 203
Exporting a PACA Project ............................................................................................................. 205
Using the PACA Wizard ...................................................................................................................... 206
Entering Calculation Options ......................................................................................................... 206
Selecting the PACA Application ................................................................................................... 206
Following the “Permanent Tubing Completion” Path ................................................................... 207
Selecting a Well that Includes Tubing String and Packer ...................................................... 207
Following the “Temporary Packer Run on Coiled Tubing or Pipe” Path ...................................... 208
Selecting a Well...................................................................................................................... 209
Selecting the Coiled Tubing String or Jointed Pipe ....................................................................... 209
Selecting a Tool with a Packer ....................................................................................................... 210
Following the Converged Path ....................................................................................................... 211
Configuring Packer Properties................................................................................................ 211
Defining Initial Conditions ..................................................................................................... 212
Defining One or More Subsequent Scenarios ........................................................................ 212
Conducting the Analysis......................................................................................................... 213

Chapter 9
Using Solids Cleanout ................................................................................................... 217
The Solids Cleanout Process ................................................................................................................. 218
Accessing Solids Cleanout (Hydra) ...................................................................................................... 218
Working with Projects .......................................................................................................................... 219
Using the Solids Cleanout Opening-dialog Tools .......................................................................... 219
Setting Program Preferences .......................................................................................................... 220
Creating a New Solids Cleanout Project ........................................................................................ 220
Opening an Existing Solids Cleanout Project ................................................................................ 221
Saving a Solids Cleanout Project ................................................................................................... 222
Deleting a Solids Cleanout Project ................................................................................................ 222
Importing a File .............................................................................................................................. 222
Exporting a Solids Cleanout Project .............................................................................................. 224
Entering Project-configuration Information ......................................................................................... 225
Select a Well .................................................................................................................................. 225
Enter Fill Data ................................................................................................................................ 226
Select Equipment (Reel, Coiled Tubing, and Tool String) ............................................................ 226
Select Fluid Data ............................................................................................................................ 228
Enter Constraints ............................................................................................................................ 229
Calculate Sensitivity ...................................................................................................................... 230
Enter Pump Rates for Each Stage .................................................................................................. 231
Adjust Any Other Operating Parameters ....................................................................................... 232

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Perform the Job-design Calculation ...............................................................................................233
Using the Output Data ....................................................................................................................234

Chapter 10
Using the String Editor.................................................................................................. 235
Starting String Editor .............................................................................................................................235
The String Editor Display Screen ..........................................................................................................236
String Editor Toolbar ......................................................................................................................236
String Summary ..............................................................................................................................238
Properties................................................................................................................................. 238
Info .......................................................................................................................................... 239
Actual Cost....................................................................................................................... 240
String Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 240
Working with Strings ............................................................................................................................240
Creating a New String ....................................................................................................................240
Manually Creating a New String............................................................................................. 240
Creating a String using the String Configuration Wizard....................................................... 241
Creating a String using the String Design Wizard .................................................................. 242
Default String Options ....................................................................................................................248
Opening an Existing String ............................................................................................................248
Importing a File ..............................................................................................................................249
Exporting a String ...........................................................................................................................252
Saving a String ...............................................................................................................................253
Saving a String with or without Historical Data ..................................................................... 254
Saving a Copy of a String ...............................................................................................................254
Deleting a String .............................................................................................................................254
Using CT Specifications .................................................................................................................255
Locking or Unlocking a String .......................................................................................................255
Archiving a String ..........................................................................................................................256
Printing String Data ........................................................................................................................257
Printing a Single String Report .............................................................................................. 257
Printing a Zoomed View of the String Life ............................................................................ 259
Receiving a String on Removable Media from a Manufacturer ............................................................260
Using CT Specifications ........................................................................................................................260
Configuring Strings ...............................................................................................................................261
Cerberus's View of a String ............................................................................................................261
What is Segment Length? ....................................................................................................... 262
What is Position on the String?............................................................................................... 262
What is Derating?.................................................................................................................... 262
Required String Data ......................................................................................................................263

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Configuring Existing Fatigue on a Used String ............................................................................. 263
Configuring Diameter .................................................................................................................... 263
Configuring Length ........................................................................................................................ 264
Configuring Date Commissioned ................................................................................................... 264
Configuring Sections ...................................................................................................................... 265
What are Sections? ................................................................................................................. 265
Configuring Sections by Wall Size ........................................................................................ 266
Configuring Sections by Strip ................................................................................................ 267
Notes on Wall Reduction........................................................................................................ 268
Notes on Material ................................................................................................................... 269
Configuring Welds ......................................................................................................................... 269
Adding a Weld........................................................................................................................ 269
Editing a Weld ........................................................................................................................ 270
Deleting a Weld ...................................................................................................................... 270
Configuring a Cable in String Editor ............................................................................................. 271
Configuring Zones ......................................................................................................................... 271
What are Zones? ..................................................................................................................... 271
Adding a Zone ........................................................................................................................ 272
Removing a Zone.................................................................................................................... 272
Configuring Corrosion ................................................................................................................... 273
About the Suggested Corrosion Derating Factors .................................................................. 273
Entering Corrosion Settings for a String ................................................................................ 273
String Utilities ....................................................................................................................................... 274
String Weight ................................................................................................................................. 274
String Volume ................................................................................................................................ 275
Estimating Remaining Trips .......................................................................................................... 275
String Services ...................................................................................................................................... 277
Reversing a String .......................................................................................................................... 277
Cutting a String .............................................................................................................................. 278
Cutting Off the End of a String .............................................................................................. 278
Cutting a String in the Middle ................................................................................................ 279
Cutting a String and Saving Both Parts as Separate Strings................................................... 279
Splicing Strings .............................................................................................................................. 280
Compatibility Requirements for Splicing Strings .................................................................. 281
Adding New Pipe to the End of a String ................................................................................ 281
Adding New Pipe to the Middle of a String ........................................................................... 282
Splicing Strings End to End.................................................................................................... 283
Splicing a String into the Middle of Another String .............................................................. 285
String History ........................................................................................................................................ 286

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Undoing String Events ...................................................................................................................286
String Fatigue ........................................................................................................................................287
Editing the Fatigue Model Parameters.................................................................................... 287
Viewing and Using the String Fatigue Display....................................................................... 288
Making String Modifications after Calculating Fatigue .................................................................292
Making Job Modifications after Calculating Fatigue .....................................................................294
Troubleshooting in String Editor ...........................................................................................................295

Chapter 11
Using the Tool String Editor ........................................................................................ 297
Starting the Tool String Editor ..............................................................................................................298
Navigating the Tool String Editor .........................................................................................................298
Toolbox Area ..................................................................................................................................299
Tool String Area .............................................................................................................................300
Working with Toolboxes ................................................................................................................301
Creating a New Toolbox ......................................................................................................... 302
Creating a New Tool Inside a Toolbox ................................................................................... 302
Editing a Tool Within a Toolbox ............................................................................................ 303
Deleting a Tool from a Toolbox.............................................................................................. 304
Copying an Existing Tool Into a Tool Box............................................................................. 304
Importing/Exporting Toolboxes.............................................................................................. 304
Finding Tools by Grouping..................................................................................................... 305
Finding Tools using Tool Search ............................................................................................ 306
Working with Tool Strings ....................................................................................................................307
Adding Tools to a Tool String ........................................................................................................309
Moving Tools within a Tool String ................................................................................................310
Removing Tools from a Tool String ..............................................................................................311
Editing a Tool within a Tool String ................................................................................................312
Working with the Tool String Tab .................................................................................................313
Importing a File ..............................................................................................................................314
Exporting a Tool String ..................................................................................................................315
Printing a Tool String .....................................................................................................................317

Chapter 12
Using the Tool Editor ................................................................................................... 319
About the Tool Editor ............................................................................................................................320
Launching the Tool Editor .....................................................................................................................320
Setting Tool Properties ..........................................................................................................................320
Setting Tool Features .............................................................................................................................321
Setting Advanced Tool and Section Features .................................................................................322

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Setting Jar Tool Features (WL) ............................................................................................. 322
Using a Jar Tool in Calculations ..................................................................................... 322
Setting Normal Force Section Features (WL) ...................................................................... 323
Using Additional Normal Force in Calculations ............................................................. 323
Setting the Tool Image .......................................................................................................................... 323
Defining Tool Sections ......................................................................................................................... 326
Defining Tool Section Features ..................................................................................................... 328
Printing a Tool ...................................................................................................................................... 331
Customizing a Tool Printout .......................................................................................................... 331

Chapter 13
Using the Well Editor .................................................................................................... 333
Starting Well Editor .............................................................................................................................. 334
The Well Editor Display Screen ........................................................................................................... 335
The Well Editor Tools .................................................................................................................... 336
The Main Well Editor Toolbar ............................................................................................... 336
Viewing a Well .............................................................................................................................. 337
Viewing Survey Data Graphs ........................................................................................................ 338
Working with Wells .............................................................................................................................. 339
Creating a New Well ...................................................................................................................... 339
Opening an Existing Well .............................................................................................................. 340
Saving a Well ................................................................................................................................. 340
Deleting a Well .............................................................................................................................. 340
Importing a File .............................................................................................................................. 341
Exporting a Well ............................................................................................................................ 342
Printing Well Data ......................................................................................................................... 343
Printing a Custom View of the Survey Path........................................................................... 344
Emailing Well Data Files ............................................................................................................... 346
Configuring Wells ................................................................................................................................. 346
Using Quick Well ........................................................................................................................... 347
Configuring Depth ......................................................................................................................... 347
Configuring Subsea Information .................................................................................................... 348
Configuring Casing ........................................................................................................................ 349
Configuring Liners ......................................................................................................................... 349
Configuring Tubing ........................................................................................................................ 350
Configuring a Drill Pipe ................................................................................................................. 350
Configuring the Open Hole ............................................................................................................ 351
Configuring the Bridge Plug .......................................................................................................... 351

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Configuring the Reservoir ..............................................................................................................351
Configuring Survey Data ................................................................................................................352
Entering Survey Points............................................................................................................ 353
Using the Survey Wizard ........................................................................................................ 353
Adjusting Survey Tortuosity ................................................................................................... 354
Exporting Survey Data............................................................................................................ 356
Importing Survey Data............................................................................................................ 357
Configuring Friction .......................................................................................................................358
Configuring Temperature ...............................................................................................................359
Configure Location and Miscellaneous Information ......................................................................360
Troubleshooting in Well Editor .............................................................................................................361

Chapter 14
Using Reel Editor .......................................................................................................... 363
Starting Reel Editor ...............................................................................................................................363
The Reel Editor Screen ..........................................................................................................................364
The Reel Editor Toolbars ...............................................................................................................364
Working with Reels ...............................................................................................................................365
Creating a New Reel .......................................................................................................................366
Opening an Existing Reel ...............................................................................................................366
Saving a Reel ..................................................................................................................................366
Deleting a Reel ...............................................................................................................................367
Importing a File ..............................................................................................................................367
Exporting a Reel .............................................................................................................................369
Locking a Reel ................................................................................................................................370
Unlocking a Reel ............................................................................................................................370
Archiving a Reel .............................................................................................................................371
Printing Reel Data ..........................................................................................................................371
Configuring Reels ..................................................................................................................................372
Configuring Reel Geometry ...........................................................................................................372
Configuring Reel Type ...................................................................................................................373
Configuring Service Data ...............................................................................................................374
Estimating Reel Capacity ...............................................................................................................374
Troubleshooting in Reel Editor .............................................................................................................375

Chapter 15
Using Fluid Manager..................................................................................................... 377
Starting Fluid Manager ..........................................................................................................................377
The Fluid Manager Display Screen .......................................................................................................377
Using the Fluid Manager Toolbar ..................................................................................................378

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Types of Fluids ...................................................................................................................................... 378
Liquid ............................................................................................................................................. 379
Gas ................................................................................................................................................. 379
Foam ............................................................................................................................................... 379
Nodal (Multiphase) Fluid ............................................................................................................... 379
Newtonian Fluid ............................................................................................................................. 380
Bingham Plastic ............................................................................................................................. 380
Power Law Fluid ............................................................................................................................ 380
Herschel-Bulkley ........................................................................................................................... 381
Working with Fluids ............................................................................................................................. 381
Creating a New Fluid ..................................................................................................................... 381
Opening an Existing Fluid ............................................................................................................. 381
Saving a Fluid ................................................................................................................................ 382
Deleting a Fluid .............................................................................................................................. 382
Importing a File .............................................................................................................................. 382
Exporting a Fluid ........................................................................................................................... 384
Configuring a Foam ....................................................................................................................... 385
Calculating Properties for Liquids ........................................................................................................ 385
Fluid Correction Factors ....................................................................................................................... 386
Entering Fluid Correction Factors .................................................................................................. 387
Using Fluid Correction Factors ...................................................................................................... 387
Troubleshooting in Fluid Manager ....................................................................................................... 387

Chapter 16
Using Equipment Manager ............................................................................................ 389
Starting Equipment Manager ................................................................................................................ 389
The Equipment Manager Screen ........................................................................................................... 389
The Equipment Manager Toolbars ................................................................................................ 390
Working with Pieces of Equipment ...................................................................................................... 391
Creating New Equipment ............................................................................................................... 392
Opening Existing Equipment ......................................................................................................... 392
Saving Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 392
Deleting Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 393
Creating an Equipment Package ........................................................................................................... 393

Chapter 17
Using Personnel Manager .............................................................................................. 395
Starting Personnel Manager .................................................................................................................. 395

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The Personnel Manager Screen .............................................................................................................395
The Personnel Manager Toolbars ...................................................................................................396
Working with Personnel Records ..........................................................................................................397
Creating a New Personnel Record ..................................................................................................397
Opening an Existing Personnel Record ..........................................................................................397
Saving a Personnel Record .............................................................................................................398
Deleting a Personnel Record ..........................................................................................................398

Chapter 18
Using Achilles ............................................................................................................... 399
Starting Achilles ....................................................................................................................................400
Fatigue Model Theory ...........................................................................................................................400
Bending Events for CT ...................................................................................................................400
Fatigue Model Inputs ......................................................................................................................401
How to Minimize Fatigue ...............................................................................................................401
Using Achilles .......................................................................................................................................401
The Achilles Interface ...................................................................................................................401
The Achilles Toolbar............................................................................................................... 402
Using the Calculator Tab ........................................................................................................ 402
Using the Analyzer Tab .......................................................................................................... 404
Using the Analyzer Data Tab.................................................................................................. 406
Using the Options Tab ............................................................................................................ 407

Chapter 19
Using Hercules .............................................................................................................. 409
Starting Hercules ...................................................................................................................................409
Tubing Limits Theory ............................................................................................................................409
Coiled Tubing Stresses ...................................................................................................................409
Axial Stress ............................................................................................................................. 410
Radial Stress............................................................................................................................ 410
Hoop Stress ............................................................................................................................. 410
Torque ..................................................................................................................................... 411
von Mises Yield Condition ..................................................................................................... 411
Limit Curves ...................................................................................................................................411
Maximum Diameter Considerations ....................................................................................... 411
How the Differential Pressures Curve is Calculated............................................................... 411
How Constant Pressures Curves are Calculated ..................................................................... 412
What is Imaginary Data?......................................................................................................... 412
Applying Safety Factors.......................................................................................................... 412
The Hercules Display Screen ................................................................................................................413

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The Hercules Toolbar .....................................................................................................................413
Working with Hercules Projects ............................................................................................................414
Creating a New Hercules Project ...................................................................................................414
Opening an Existing Hercules Project ............................................................................................414
Saving a Hercules Project ...............................................................................................................414
Deleting a Hercules Project ............................................................................................................415
Calculating Results in Hercules .............................................................................................................415
Calculating Limits ..........................................................................................................................415
The Differential Pressures Curve ...................................................................................................416
Reading the Differential Pressures Graph ......................................................................................416
Troubleshooting in Hercules .................................................................................................................417

Appendix A
Setting Graph Display Options in Orpheus ................................................................... 419
Configuring Standard Calculation Graphs ............................................................................................420
Calculating Yield Limit and Lockup Limit............................................................................. 420
Changing Default Curve-style Settings ..........................................................................................421
Changing Curve Properties .............................................................................................................423
Freezing a Line on a Graph ............................................................................................................424
Hiding a Line on a Graph ...............................................................................................................426
Showing Hidden Lines on a Graph ................................................................................................426

Appendix B
Coiled Tubing Forces Theory........................................................................................ 429
Sinusoidal Buckling ........................................................................................................................430
Helical Buckling .............................................................................................................................430
Lockup Theory ...............................................................................................................................430
Effect of Curvature on Helical Buckling Load ...............................................................................431
Residual Bend and Friction Coefficients ........................................................................................431
Real Force vs. Effective Force .......................................................................................................431
Force vs. Weight .............................................................................................................................432
Factors Affecting Weight ...............................................................................................................432
Capstan or Belt Effect ....................................................................................................................433
Free Fall ..........................................................................................................................................433
How to Get More Set Down Force .................................................................................................434
Torque .............................................................................................................................................434
Finite Element Analysis .................................................................................................................435

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Appendix C
Advanced Fluids-model Options in Orpheus ................................................................ 437
Fluids Model: Advanced Hydraulics Options .......................................................................................438
Modeling Examples ......................................................................................................... 438

Appendix D
Features and Effects Options in Orpheus ...................................................................... 441
Modeling the Effects of the NOV Downhole Agitator Tool (CT/JP) ...................................................442
Including the Effect of the Agitator Tool in Calculations ..............................................................442
Calculating Lockup Depth ..............................................................................................................443
Calculating Trip In and Trip Out ....................................................................................................446
Completing Jar Activation Calculations (WL) ......................................................................................448
Including Additional Normal Force in Calculations (WL) ...................................................................452

Appendix E
Coiled Tubing Fatigue Models...................................................................................... 455
Coiled Tubing Fatigue and the Achilles Fatigue Models ......................................................................456
Comparing the Linear and the Non-linear Models ................................................................................456
Methodology behind the Non-linear Models .................................................................................456
Methodology behind the Linear Models ........................................................................................456
Advantages of the Linear Model ....................................................................................................457
Challenges of the Non-linear Model ..............................................................................................457
Examples of Non-linear Fatigue Compared to Linear Fatigue ......................................................458
Non-linear vs. Linear Fatigue Points .................................................................................... 458
Example from the Field – Last Job ......................................................................................... 459

Appendix F
Suggested Readings....................................................................................................... 461
Suggested Readings on Fatigue .............................................................................................................462
Suggested Readings on Forces ..............................................................................................................463
Suggested Readings on Limits ..............................................................................................................464
Suggested Readings on Hydraulics .......................................................................................................464

Appendix F
Glossary......................................................................................................................... 467

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Installing or Updating Cerberus

Before using Cerberus for the first time, install Cerberus on a Microsoft Windows®-based computer and
obtain a software access key-code to authorize use of the software.

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System Requirements
The Cerberus software suite is calculations- and graphics-intensive. When considering computer choices,
keep in mind having additional RAM noticeably improves performance over having a faster processor speed.

Basic Requirements

• Microsoft Windows XP®, Windows Vista®, Windows 7®, or Windows 8® operating system

• Processor requirement: 1.5 GHz or higher; 2.4 GHz recommended

• 2 GB RAM, or more

• 200 MB free disk space

• 1024x768 screen resolution

• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0

• Mouse or other pointing device

Downloading Cerberus from the Internet

To download Cerberus

1. Make sure that an Internet connection is established.

2. Point the web browser to [Link]/ctes. Navigate to the customer download page.

3. Enter the UserName and (case sensitive) password information received from NOV CTES.

Try to schedule downloads for times when an Internet connection can be maintained for a long period of time.

4. Download and save the software to a Windows-based computer.

Downloading Updates and/or Patches from the Internet

Use the Internet update utility to check for updates and download files.

To check for and download updates over the Internet

1. Make sure that an Internet connection is established.

2. Exit all applications except Cerberus.

3. Find the Cerberus Main Menu.

4. From the Help menu, select Check for Updates.

Updates can also be obtained by visiting our website: [Link]/ctes.

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Depending the size of the file and the connection speed, updates can take a long time to download.
Scheduling updates for times when an Internet connection can be maintained for a long period of time
may be helpful.

Running Setup

Be prepared to obtain authorization before running the software, even on previously authorized computers.

If problems occur while installing Cerberus, see “Contact Us” on page iv.

To run Setup to install or to update Cerberus

1. If running a Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 operating system, log on as a user
with administrator rights.

2. Close all running applications.

3. From the location in Windows where the software was saved, run [Link].

The case-sensitive password information must be entered again.

4. The CTES installation wizard appears. Follow the instructions on the screen.

5. Obtain authorization for this copy of Cerberus (see page 4).

For Cerberus 7.0 and earlier users: If a path (for the data directory) other than the default path (c:\documents
and settings\all users\application data\ctes\data) is chosen, be sure NOT to choose the same data path currently

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in use. Doing so will cause Cerberus to overwrite the previous data directory. This only applies to versions 7.0
and earlier.

Starting Cerberus and Obtaining Authorization

The first time Cerberus is installed authorization must be obtained from NOV CTES. The authorization con-
tains information about the available Cerberus features and the expiration date of the software license.

To start Cerberus

1. Click the Start button in the task bar.

2. Click All Programs > CTES > Cerberus 11.5.

3. When Cerberus is launched, the program prompts for authorization. Click Yes. The Authorization screen
appears.

4. If connected to the Internet, use Option 1 to obtain authorization over the Internet. (Note that if behind a
firewall, this option might be unavailable.)
Click the Internet button, enter the contact information, and click OK. Enter information in all fields.

5. If not connected to the Internet, or if the Internet authorization fails, use Option 2 to obtain authorization.
If possible, remain in front of the computer when contacting CTES.
Contact NOV CTES (CTESKeys@[Link]) with an authorization code to receive an access key. When
an access key is obtained from an NOV CTES employee, enter the value in the box underneath the
Authorization Code field; click Verify.

6. The program’s physical location cannot be moved when authorization is complete.

Authorization screen

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Moving Cerberus Data to a Network

If Cerberus is being used on a stand-alone computer, the data can be moved to a network where several peo-
ple can share a common set of data files. If there are data files on additional computers, they can be uploaded
to the network as well.

• “Backing Up and Restoring Data Files” on page 5.

• “Moving Cerberus’ Data Directory (First Computer)” on page 6.

• “Changing Cerberus’ Data Directory Location (Other Computers)” on page 6.

Backing Up and Restoring Data Files

Data files can be backed up to other media, including any removable media the computer accepts. Once the
data is backed up, it can also be restored in the event of data loss on the computer, such as from a hard-disk
crash.

To back up data files

1. Start Cerberus.

2. From the Utilities menu, select Backup & Restore > Backup Data Directory.

3. Choose the location for the backup file; select Save. When the backup is complete, click OK.

To restore data files

1. Start Cerberus.

2. From the Utilities menu, select Backup > Restore data directory....

3. Choose the backup file to restore, select Open. To confirm, click Yes.

4. When the data has been restored, click OK.

When restoring data from a backup file, all existing data files are replaced with the files from the backup. You will
lose all data that is not in the backup.

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Moving Cerberus’ Data Directory (First Computer)

Data files can be moved from a computer to a network to allow other users to access this data.

To move data from a computer to a network or other location (first computer)

1. Start Cerberus. Back up the Cerberus directory by clicking, from the Utilities menu, Backup & Restore
> Backup Data Directory.

2. Copy the data directory from the local computer to the new location.

a. Click the Options menu; then select Copy Data Directory.

b. Select the new location. Create a new folder if necessary.

c. Click OK.

d. Click the Options menu; then select Change Data Directory.

e. Select the directory to which the data was copied.

f. Click OK.

3. Ensure that the files were moved correctly; then delete the data directory on the local computer if it is no
longer needed.

Changing Cerberus’ Data Directory Location (Other Computers)

The data files from additional computers can be moved from a computer to a network. Additional computers
can access the data files by changing the Cerberus data directory for each PC.

To change the data directory location (other computers)

1. Start Cerberus.

2. Export any projects that need to be added to any existing data directory.

3. Click the Options menu; then select Change Data Directory.

4. Enter/select the network directory to be used as the destination.

5. Import any projects that were previously exported.

6. Restart Cerberus.

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Troubleshooting Installation
The following table provides information on troubleshooting Cerberus installation.

Situation Possible Cause Action

I receive an error mes- Administrator rights for Try logging out of Win-
sage about not being Windows may be needed, or dows; log back in as a user
able to copy a file. the file may be in use. with administrator rights.
Then run the setup program
again.

Try closing all running

applications, then run the
setup program again.

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System Setup

Cerberus is configured with default values. However, key preferences can be changed with system adminis-
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Using the System Setup Options

Use the Cerberus Options menu-bar item to configure preferences.

Managing Units
The Units Manager allows the user to determine whether units are specified as a unit “set,” or individually.

Unit Sets
When units are selected as a set, every unit displayed in the software conforms to the designated setting. In
this “all or nothing” scenario, no unit may be individually specified.

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To specify a unit set

1. Select Options > Units on the menu bar.

2. Within the Currently Selected Unit Set field, select, from the dropdown, the unit set desired. The user
may select from a list of pre-defined and/or user-defined unit sets. NOV CTES pre-defines three unit
sets: English, Metric, and Canadian Metric.

To define unit sets, see the final, optional, step under Individual Units.

For example, if English is selected as the unit-set type, then each individual unit uses the pre-defined
English-unit-set value.

NOV CTES-defined unit sets (English, Metric, or Canadian Metric) may not be deleted.

3. Click OK to accept the change or Cancel to reject the change.

Individual Units
Units may be specified individually. Individual units may be saved and may also become part of a new unit
set (though they may not become part of an existing unit set).

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To specify an individual unit

1. Select Options > Units on the menu bar.

2. Select the item for which unit-change is desired.

3. Use the associated dropdown to select the desired unit.

(The Currently Selected Unit Set specification becomes “undefined.”)

4. Click OK to accept the change or Cancel to reject the change.

5. (Optional) Click Save to provide a new name for the unit set.

Converting Units
Though not part of the system-setup options, other units “management” options are available in Cerberus.

Units may be converted via the Units Conversion utility.

To use the Units Conversion utility

1. Access the utility: select the Cerberus menu-bar option Utilities > Units Conversion.

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The Units Converter dialog appears.

2. Select the Category and Type of unit to convert.

3. Select the unit Precision desired.

4. Input the From number.

5. Select the Units type.

The To field automatically populates with the converted units.

Select Options > Keyboard to view and use the optional keyboard.

Changing Authorization
The authorization level determines the option availability in Cerberus. Typically, an authorization level is
good for the term of the current Cerberus license period. To reflect new options purchased, or if the current
authorization expiration is near, the authorization can be changed.

To change authorization

1. Select Options > Authorization....

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2. Click Get Authorization Code.

3. If connected to the Internet, use Option 1 to obtain authorization over the Internet. (Note that if behind a
firewall, this option may not work.)
Click the Internet button, enter the contact information, and click OK. Text must be entered in all of the
fields.

4. If not connected to the Internet, or if the Internet authorization fails, use Option 2 to obtain authorization.
If possible, it is best to remain in front of the computer when contacting NOV CTES.
Contact NOV CTES and supply the Authorization Code on the screen. Enter the corresponding Access
Key provided and click Verify.

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Using Cerberus Setup

To Change Cerberus Setup

1. On the Options menu, select Cerberus Setup....

The Cerberus Setup display screen contains four tabs.

2. Within the General tab, check/toggle the associated boxes to achieve the described effect:
• Use last string/reel/well/tool as default – automatically selects the last item viewed by the user
upon next startup.
• Enable automatic customer feedback – activates customer-feedback management, allowing, after
182 days, a form to appear upon Cerberus startup.
• Within the form, enter contact information and click Yes to send feedback information – in the
form of a Cerberus usage datalog – to NOV CTES.

OR
• Within the form, click No to automatically deselect the checkbox. No information is sent to
NOV CTES, unless the user re-checks the box.

OR
• Within the form, click Later to close the feedback information dialog. The form will again
appear when the user re-opens Cerberus.
• Enable Watch Dog – The Cerberus Watch Dog displays a warning if a string, reel, well, or tool is
selected that is incompatible with another existing selection. Example: the string is too long for the
reel. (Click Tip to see a message similar to this one.)
• Enable Heave Calculations – Heave calculations estimate the additional fatigue due to coiled tub-

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ing movement at the reel and gooseneck caused by a wave compensation system. Checking the box
causes an additional tab to be displayed on the Job Log screen of Reel-Trak. Heave is configured on
a job-by-job-basis.
• Auto-scale fatigue viewers – This option controls whether, when viewing the string fatigue life
graph, the Used Life scale defaults to 0-100% or auto-scales to match the data.

Auto-scaling shows the fatigue life in greater detail when the fatigue is low. Care should be taken
when switching between strings in case the scale has change without user awareness. The recom-
mended practice is to turn auto-scaling “off” and to zoom the graph manually.
• Enable Diagnostics Logging – activates diagnostics logging.
• Display CT Services Control Panel – When this option is checked, the CT Services Control Panel
appears on the Cerberus main screen when the user selects a job from the Navigation Tree, or in
Reel-Trak on the Job Setup and/or Post Job Analysis tab.
• Include string backups when exporting a CT string – Checking this box allows other users who
import a string in version 11.0+ to review and manage a CT’s life history. Exported strings will con-
tain the information required to “undo” string history and to modify the string history in the timeline.
By including the backup data, the exported file size increases.

Turning this option off exports CT strings without backup information.

• The User Name is automatically populated. This may be changed.

3. Within the Identification tab, optionally enter user information.

4. Within the Printing tab, enter any information to be included on reports, such as disclaimers, logos, and
so forth.

To add a logo, click the Browse button adjacent to the Logo field and navigate to the desired logo-image file.

5. Within the Range Checking tab, click (to toggle) the type of user-value-entry restriction desired:

a. On: Forces certain user-entered values to be within certain ranges.

b. Warn: Gives a warning when certain user-entered values exceed a certain range, but permits the use
of the entered value.

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c. Off: Permits certain user-entered values to be of any value with no warning given.

Viewing Records Checked Out

When a user opens a well, tool string, project, or other item, Cerberus checks out that record. When the user
is done with the item, Cerberus checks it back in.

If a Cerberus session ends unexpectedly, due to a power failure or other problem, Cerberus may not check in
a record properly or a user may have a record checked out on a portable computer for an extended period of
time. This keeps other users from viewing and editing the item. In such a situation, the user can undo a record
check-out.

Undoing a Record Check-out

The following procedure outlines the steps for undoing a check-out on a record.

Confirm that a user is not actually using a record before undoing the check-out. Otherwise, the user will not be
able to save any changes to that record and those changes will be lost.

To Undo a Record Check-out

1. From the menu bar, select Options > View Records Checked Out....

2. Click the record that is checked out.

3. Click Undo Check Out, then Yes to confirm.

Copying a Data Directory

The data directory is where Cerberus stores all of its data files. The directory path and name are visible on the
bottom of the main Cerberus menu.

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Copying a data directory does not “zip” (or compress) the data like in a backup. It simply makes a copy of a
data directory in a new location.

The target directory (the directory copied to) must be empty. If any file exists in the directory prior to the copy
process, the copy attempt fails.

To copy a data directory

1. Select Options > Copy Data Directory from the menu bar.

2. Use the Windows-like tools to select a location to which to copy the data directory.

Changing a Data Directory

To change a data directory

1. Select Options > Change Data Directory from the menu bar.

2. Click Browse to navigate to the desired location.

3. Use the Windows-like tools to select a Cerberus data directory.

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Using Cerberus

This section describes basic Cerberus-software purpose, access, and navigation.

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Getting Started
Cerberus is primarily a tool-deployment planning system, providing modeling of:

• fatigue tracking and fatigue life analysis

• cumulative mechanical and hydraulic forces involved in well intervention

• pressure and flowrate calculations for workover operations

Cerberus helps determine:

• if target depth is reachable, and the most feasible conveyance method and equipment configuration to
complete the job and to return the tools safely and efficiently to surface.

• fatigue damage to CT during operations

• tubing pressure and force limits

• optimal velocity string design

• stuck point of pipe

• flow rates required for hole cleaning

This section explains basic concepts related to starting and using Cerberus.

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Starting Cerberus

To start Cerberus

1. Click Start in the task bar.

2. Click Programs > CTES > Cerberus 11.5, or click the Cerberus icon on the desktop.

3. If this is the first time Cerberus is run, the user must obtain authorization for this copy of Cerberus. See
Starting Cerberus and Obtaining Authorization for more information.

4. When the application is authorized, the Cerberus Main Menu appears.

The Main Menu (Home Page)

The Cerberus Main Menu screen appears after the initial Cerberus startup.

Cerberus Main Menu

Anchor

This interface is the main “hub” through which the user works with Cerberus.

Within this main hub, Cerberus focuses primarily on the following:

• Projects: these provide a framework for organizing the various elements that drive the calculation pro-
cess, which ultimately provides the user with decision-making tools in the job-design process.

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• Managers/Editors: the data-gathering, holding and administration areas for the various contributors to
the calculation process.

• Models: the applications from which the various components that are used in projects – including the
conveyance methods (coiled tubing strings, jointed pipe, and/or wireline) and specifications used to
determine feasibility of satisfactory job completion – are “driven” to the calculated outcome.

The following table describes the Cerberus models and the conveyance methods associated with them.

Cerberus Model Conveyance Method

Reel-Trak (Job Manager) Coiled Tubing

Orpheus (forces) Wireline, Slickline, Coiled Tubing,

Jointed Pipe

Hydra (hydraulics) Coiled Tubing, Jointed Pipe

Velocity String Coiled Tubing, Jointed Pipe

PACA (packer and completion analysis) Coiled Tubing, Jointed Pipe,

No Pipe

Solids Cleanout Coiled Tubing

The Main-menu Layout

Cerberus’ main menu, or “home” page, is divided into sections, as follows:

Navigation Tree

The navigation tree, found within the upper left-hand portion of the display screen, provides a Windows-like
hierarchy of folders and files, from which the user can navigate through and access (depending on Cerberus
licensing) projects, wells, coiled tubing strings, wirelines, or jointed pipes.

Folders are internal to Cerberus and unrelated to folders in Windows Explorer®.

Folder availability is dependent on the user’s selection(s) in the View Configuration Area, and on the Cer-
berus licensing for the user’s site.

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Navigation List

When the user selects a folder within the navigation tree, a navigation list opens on the right-hand side of the
display screen.

File Management

The user familiar with Microsoft Windows operation will find that the navigation list, when used in conjunc-
tion with the navigation tree, is very similar to the Windows Explorer file management system.

Click (to select) a single item, or use the Shift or Ctrl key to select multiple projects and folders in the naviga-
tion list. The user may “drag and drop” items (left-click and drag; release to drop) as follows:

List to list: multiple items may be dragged and dropped into a folder within the navigation list.

List to tree: multiple items may be dragged and dropped from the navigation list to the navigation tree.

Tree to tree: a single project may be dragged and dropped within the navigation tree.

Tree to list: a single project may be dragged and dropped from the navigation tree to a folder in the naviga-
tion list.

For user-defined folders only, right-click the folder to add, re-name, or delete it. System-defined folders cannot
be renamed or deleted.

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View Configuration Area

In the lower left-hand portion of Cerberus’ main menu lies the View Configuration Area. The area is divided
into two sections: View and Select Project Types to Display.

Select among View types (available depending on Cerberus licensing) by clicking the desired view from the
associated dropdown.

Determine the availability of navigation-tree Project information by toggling/clicking selections in the

Select Project Types to Display area.

Project-type availability is dependent upon the Cerberus licensing available to the user.

Model Access Area

Launch a Cerberus modeling application by clicking one of the available (depending on Cerberus licensing)
model buttons.

Menu Bar

Cerberus uses a typical Windows-style menu bar for navigation.

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1. The File menu allows the creation of a new project; saving of a project; “undoing” a change, importing/
exporting of a project or component (string, reel, fluid, pipe, toolstring, well, or wireline); and exiting
from the Cerberus application.

Cerberus File Menu

Some File menu-bar items are available only until the user accesses a project, well, coiled tubing string, wireline,
or jointed pipe.

a. Exporting from the Cerberus Main Menu provides the user with the opportunity to safely email proj-
ects or components with the .zcx extension (which is essentially a .zip file) or the .zcy extension
(which is essentially an XML file).

2. The Models menu-bar item allows selection from among the Cerberus models that are also available
from the Model Access Area.

Cerberus Models Menu

3. The Calculations menu-bar item provides access to Achilles (coiled tubing fatigue calculations) and to
Hercules (coiled tubing stresses calculations (including bust, collapse, tension, and compression limits)).

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Cerberus Calculations Menu

4. The Managers menu-bar item provides access to the String Editor (CT), Reel Editor (CT), Well Edi-
tor, Tool String Editor, Fluid Manager, Equipment Manager, and Personnel Manager.

Cerberus Managers Menu

5. The Utilities menu-bar item allows the user to Backup/Restore a data directory. It also provides access
to Units Conversion, CT Specifications, CT String Design, Base Manager (Cerberus-module data
analysis in relation to jobs), and the ability to rebuild the Project Tree or the String Tree.

Cerberus Utilities Menu

6. The Orion menu-bar item allows the user to open OrionNET software (if available) and begin data
acquisition.

Cerberus Orion Menu

7. The Options menu-bar item allows the user to change Unit settings; change software Authorization, as
in a Cerberus software-usage upgrade; edit the Cerberus software Setup, as in altering default settings,
inserting company identification information in printed documents and setting value ranges; View data-
base Records currently Checked Out; and Copy or Change a Data Directory.

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Cerberus Options Menu

When a Cerberus screen layout or feature does not appear as the user expects it to, it is best to check sta-
tus of the various options available in Cerberus Setup.
Many important Cerberus settings are found in Cerberus Setup that can affect the behavior and appear-
ance of the software. The current defaults are checked upon initial access, and Cerberus retains new set-
tings. See “Using Cerberus Setup” on page 15 for detailed information about using these options.

a. Cerberus Setup > General tab

The General tab-settings include many options for customizing Cerberus’ behavior.

b. Cerberus Setup > Identification tab

Use the Identification tab to fill in optional information used as input to order forms and other similar
uses where the company identity is required.

c. Cerberus Setup > Printing tab

Use the Printing tab to set up the parameters that will appear on reports.

d. Cerberus Setup > Range Checking tab

Use the Range Checking tab to choose among types of range warnings for user-entered values.

8. The Help menu-bar item provides access to the Cerberus User Guide or Release Notes; allows the user
to Check for software Updates, provides access to NOV CTES on the Web to view the home page and/
or for Software Download; and provides information About the Cerberus version number and the iden-
tification of the software user.

Cerberus Help Menu

Shortcut Keys

The following shortcuts are useful for navigating in Cerberus:

Ctrl+E = Expand the entire navigation tree.

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Ctrl+Q = Collapse the entire navigation tree.

Ctrl+R = Restore the Cerberus display screen to its default size and location.

Ctrl+S = Save the changes made.

Ctrl+Z = Undo the changes made to a well, string, reel, or tool string for a project.

When Cerberus is closed and re-accessed, the last View (project, well, CT string, jointed pipe, or wireline) used
(see “View Configuration Area” on page 24) appears. The upper right-hand area of the display screen shows
related project information, and the lower right-hand area of the display screen shows the related model.

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Reel-Trak

This section describes the process involved in analyzing fatigue in coiled tubing jobs. This analysis may
occur pre-job, post-job, or in real time (during actual operations at the wellhead). In the case of post-job anal-
ysis, the model’s calculation tools calculate actual fatigue.

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About Coiled Tubing (CT) Fatigue Tracking with Reel-Trak

Cerberus’ Reel-Trak interface is organized to support a structured approach to fatigue tracking. This
approach utilizes four Reel-Trak “modes,” which describe the various states in which a job can exist during
the process. These include Creating a New Job, Job Setup, Fatigue Tracking, and Post Job Analysis. This
mode-based methodology is beneficial for real-time operations, as well as for tracking fatigue after job
completion.

Before accessing and using Reel-Trak functionality, please select, from the main Cerberus menu-bar, Options >
Cerberus Setup to specify Cerberus setup options that can affect the user’s experience with Reel-Trak..

Creating a New Job

There are several ways to create a new job.

To create a new job

Choose from one of the following approaches:

1. From the main Cerberus menu, select File > New > Coiled Tubing Fatigue Project (ReelTrak).

a. The Job Wizard is launched at this point IF:

• The new job is requested immediately after Cerberus or Reel-Trak startup.

OR
• Show Wizard on start is toggled within the Job Wizard.

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b. Otherwise, the New Job dialog appears.

2. From the Reel-Trak menu bar, select File > New Job.

This launches the Job Wizard or the New Job dialog, with behavior identical to the first option, above.

3. From the Reel-Trak menu bar, select Help > Job Wizard.

4. From the Reel-Trak toolbar, select the Job Wizard icon .

Using the Job Wizard

To use the Job Wizard

1. Access the Job Wizard (see “To create a new job” on page 30).

2. (Optional) Customize Job Wizard Options by selecting the Settings button.

Use the available Tip buttons for information about the related checkboxes; click Next.

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3. Input a job description (name). (In each case here and below, select Next to advance through the wizard.)

4. Click to select/toggle Wizard Job Setup Options.

Choose from among three options for creating a job.

a. Perform setup step by step.

1. Select a string. If the string is not available in the list, it must be uploaded to the computer from
the appropriate source (coordinator, dispatch, engineering, or other). In the case of field opera-
tions where the string is not available, a string file may be created using the String Editor (select
Managers > String Editor from the main menu bar).

2. Select a reel. If the reel is not available in the list, upload a reel acquired from the appropriate
source (coordinator, dispatch, engineering, or other) to the computer. In the case of field opera-
tions where a reel file is not available, it may be created using the Reel Editor (select Managers
> Reel Editor from the Cerberus main menu bar).

3. Input/select wellsite geometry: Gooseneck Length; Gooseneck Radius; Reel to Gooseneck;

Top of Injector to Zero Depth; Tool Length; Depth measured from end of tool/coil.

4. Select a job type. If the selected job type potentially affects the wall thickness of the pipe (such
as an acid or abrasive job type), a default Wall Reduction appears in the related field. If no
acidic or abrasive effect is typical with the job type selected, no default Wall Reduction
appears.

To set up the default Wall Reduction, edit the Job Type. See “Importing/Exporting a File” on
page 34.

To turn on/off the wall-reduction application, select, from the Reel-Trak menu bar, Options >
Preferences. Then select the Fatigue Tracking tab, if it is not already selected, and use the avail-
able parameters.

The Job Wizard behavior can vary dramatically based on the Settings selected.

b. Click to select/toggle Use my last Wizard selections.

c. Click to select/toggle Make copy of the current job. This option uses the current job as a template,
and the job log is cleared.

Previous selections are stored and can be used to create a quick job.

5. Select a Folder in which to store the new job.

a. Click the Folder name (red, underlined text).

The Select a Folder dialog appears.

b. Click the desired folder.

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