WELLHEAD EQUIPMENT

Casing Head Spool

A casing head spool is a flanged pressure-containing wellhead section used to suspend an intermediate casing string, support drilling pressure-control equipment and provide controlled access to the casing annulus.

Cutaway API 6A casing head spoolRepresentative equipment image. Final configuration is project-specific.

FUNCTION & PURPOSE

What the equipment does

  • Suspends the next casing string
  • Supports the BOP stack during drilling
  • Provides drilling-fluid-return and annulus outlets
  • Allows BOP pressure testing during drilling
  • Provides upper and lower flanged interfaces
  • Provides a lower-flange secondary-seal area
  • Provides a test port for the secondary seal and flange connection

AVAILABLE ARRANGEMENTS

Typical configurations

  • C-22 for light-to-intermediate casing loads
  • C-29 for intermediate-to-extreme casing loads
  • C-21 or C-22 hanger compatibility subject to verification
  • Upper-flange lockdown screws
  • Line-pipe or studded side outlets
  • Lower-flange secondary seal and test port

COMPONENT ANATOMY

Pressure-containing interfaces and test points

The casing head spool incorporates an upper bowl and load shoulder for the compatible casing hanger, upper and lower flanges with ring-gasket grooves, side outlets, optional lockdown screws, a secondary-seal area and a lower-flange test port. The exact configuration is verified against the casing programme and mating equipment.

Annotated casing head spool showing upper bowl, lockdown screws, load shoulder, secondary seal area, test port, outlets, flanges and ring gasket grooves
Typical casing head spool construction and principal interfaces.

C-22 & C-29 DESIGNS

Two load-range configurations.

Both designs use a straight-bowl arrangement and can be configured for C-21 or C-22 casing hangers. Final load capacity and compatibility must be confirmed by the selected supplier against the suspended casing load.

C-22 casing head spool

Intended for light-to-intermediate casing-string weights. The upper flange can include a full set of lockdown screws for mechanical casing-hanger retention.

  • Straight-bowl geometry
  • C-21 or C-22 hanger compatibility, subject to verification
  • Optional upper-flange lockdown screws
  • Top and bottom flanged connections
  • Lower-flange secondary-seal area
  • Test port for secondary-seal verification

C-29 casing head spool

Provides the same principal interfaces as the C-22 while being intended for intermediate-to-extreme casing-string weights.

  • Straight-bowl geometry
  • C-21 or C-22 hanger compatibility, subject to verification
  • Optional upper-flange lockdown screws
  • Top and bottom flanged connections
  • Lower-flange secondary-seal area
  • Test port for secondary-seal verification
Cutaway comparison of C-22 and C-29 casing head spool configurations
Representative C-22 and C-29 cutaway arrangements; final geometry is supplier- and project-specific.

DIMENSIONAL & RATING RANGE

Reference configuration tables

The combinations below reproduce the reference product range. They are enquiry guidance—not an automatic confirmation of availability or suitability.

Specification of C-22 casing head spool

BowlTop FlangeBottom FlangeWPOutlet SizePSL LevelsMaterial Classes
C-2211"11"3K, 5K, 10K, 15K2" LPO or studdedPSL 1 through 3AA, EE, FF
C-2211"13-5/8"3K, 5K, 10K, 15K2" LPO or studdedPSL 1 through 3AA, EE, FF
C-2213-5/8"16-3/4"3K, 5K, 10K2" LPO or studdedPSL 1 through 3AA, EE, FF
C-2213-5/8"20-3/4"3K2" LPO or studdedPSL 1 through 3AA, EE, FF
C-2213-5/8"21-1/4"3K, 5K2" LPO or studdedPSL 1 through 3AA, EE, FF
C-2216-3/4"18-5/8"5K, 10K2" LPO or studdedPSL 1 through 3AA, EE, FF

Specification of C-29 casing head spool

BowlTop FlangeBottom FlangeWPOutlet SizePSL LevelsMaterial Classes
C-2911"11"3K, 5K, 10K, 15K2" LPO or studdedPSL 1 through 3AA, EE, FF
C-2911"13-5/8"3K, 5K, 10K, 15K2" LPO or studdedPSL 1 through 3AA, EE, FF
C-2913-5/8"16-3/4"3K, 5K, 10K2" LPO or studdedPSL 1 through 3AA, EE, FF
C-2913-5/8"20-3/4"3K2" LPO or studdedPSL 1 through 3AA, EE, FF
C-2913-5/8"21-1/4"3K, 5K2" LPO or studdedPSL 1 through 3AA, EE, FF
C-2916-3/4"18-5/8"5K, 10K2" LPO or studdedPSL 1 through 3AA, EE, FF

WP: rated working pressure, expressed as 3K = 3,000 psi, 5K = 5,000 psi, 10K = 10,000 psi and 15K = 15,000 psi. LPO: line-pipe outlet. PSL and material class must be confirmed against the applicable API 6A edition, service conditions and approved customer specification.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT TABLE

Specification basis

Design basisAPI 6A / ISO 10423, subject to the approved purchase specification
Rated working pressureProject-specific; reference ranges shown where stated by the source product page
Temperature classSelected for the approved operating envelope
Material classSelected for standard, sour or corrosive service
PSL / PRConfirmed from the customer data sheet and applicable API 6A edition
DocumentationApproved drawings, material certificates, pressure-test reports and traceability records as agreed

Values are confirmed against the customer specification. Availability is subject to the approved scope, manufacturer capability and technical review.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Where it is used

STANDARDS & DOCUMENTATION

Supply can be reviewed against API 6A / ISO 10423 and other project-specified requirements, where applicable. The agreed documentation package may include material certificates, dimensional records, pressure-test reports, inspection records, certificates of conformity, packing lists and traceability documents.

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Information to include in your enquiry

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