Calculators
Tubing Tension
Calculate tubing hanger tension requirements
The Tubing Tension calculator determines the surface pull required to properly set tubing tension, accounting for thermal effects, piston forces, and ballooning.
| Field | Description |
|---|
| Tubing ID (in) | Tubing inner diameter |
| Grade | Tubing material grade (e.g., L80) |
| Field | Description |
|---|
| Reservoir Temp (°F) | Bottomhole temperature |
| Producing Wellhead Temp (°F) | Wellhead temperature while producing |
| Static Wellhead Temp (°F) | Wellhead temperature when shut-in |
| Field | Description |
|---|
| Pump Depth (MD-ft) | Measured depth to pump |
| Field | Description |
|---|
| On Production Casing Pressure (psi) | Casing pressure while producing |
| On Production Tubing Pressure (psi) | Tubing pressure while producing |
| Field | Description |
|---|
| Overpull Required at Surface (in) | Target tubing stretch |
| Additional Load for Pump on Tap Case (lbs) | Extra load allowance |
| Desired Tension at Anchor (lbs) | Target tension at anchor |
| Output | Description |
|---|
| Surface Pull Required (lbs) | Total pull needed at surface |
| Expected RIH String Weight in Water (lbs) | String weight during run-in |
| Loss of Tension due to Thermal Exp. (lbs) | Tension loss from heating |
| Loss of Tension due to Piston Effect (lbs) | Tension loss from pressure differential |
| Gain in Tension due to Ballooning (lbs) | Tension gain from pressure effects |
| Additional Tension Required (lbs) | Net additional tension needed |
| Required Tension on Tubing Hanger (lbs) | Final hanger tension |
Visual gauge showing the calculated surface pull with class rating indicators (Class I/II through Class V).
- Determine proper tubing hanger tension
- Prevent tubing unseating during thermal cycles
- Account for pressure-induced forces
- Ensure adequate tension for anchor engagement
