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We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges. ® Introduction FORUM is the original manufacturer of Baker Drill Pipe Float Valves. Committed to continuous improvement and production of quality products for optimum performance and reliability, Forum Drill Pipe Float Valves have become an industry standard with their superior engineering, quality, construction and dependability in service. FORUM manufactures a complete line of Float Valves, Repair Kits, and Puller Assemblies to accommodate a wide range of drilling situations and operating conditions, including H2S and Steam Service. These Drill Pipe Float Valves provide added blowout protection at the bottom of the drillstring, prevent flowback when joints are added, and keep cuttings out of the drillpipe to prevent bit plugging while making connections. Note: It is recommended that if multiple Drill Pipe Float Valves are run in the same string, they be separated. However the Model GS may be stacked. QUALITY CONSTRUCTION FORUM Drill Pipe Float Valves have been designed, manufactured, tested, and validated in accordance with accepted engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance standards. RATED OPERATING PRESSURE Model F Drill Pipe Float Valves rated 7,500 WP. Model G & GS Drill Pipe Float Valves rated 7,500 WP. CAGES & GS Cage construction of the various Models F and G includes ductile iron, and there is an option for low alloy steel cage in some Model F sizes. Hardness levels of these are at or below 22 Rockwell C to resist hydrogen sulfide stress cracking when used for H2S applications. The Model GS cage is made from low alloy steel. Stainless Steel available upon request. SPRINGS Models F and G utilize high alloy springs for all applications. SEAL AND SHOCK ABSORBER ELASTOMER Application Material Temperature Standard Nitrile (BUNA) 100˚C [212˚F] Hi-Temp Viton 204˚C [400˚F] H2S HSN/HNBR 149˚C [300˚F] Geothermal L’GARDE EPDM 232˚C [450˚F] Steam L’GARDE EPDM 232˚C [450˚F] Hi-Temp Over 450˚F KALREZ (FFKM)* 327˚C [640˚F] H2S/Steam/Geothermal *Special Order 1 ® Model F and FC DPFV 7 2 3 3 2 4 4 5 1 6 6 7 5 1 8 Model F Plunger Type Valve Model FC Automatic Fill Valve Product Family No. 48013 and 48043 Product Family No. 48018 Model F // Plunger Type Valve Model FC // Automatic Fill Valve Product Family Nos. 48013 and 48043 (Heavy Duty) Product Family No. 48018 The Model F Plunger Type Valve provides positive and instantaneous The Model FC Automatic Fill Valve is ideal to use when drilling deep shut off against high and low pressure, assuring continuous control wells. The automatic fill feature on the Model FC allows the drill of fluid flow during drilling. For normal drilling operations, the pipe to fill from the bottom, thereby removing the mess, hazards, durable Model F is the most economical choice and is available in all and lost time from filling. When running in the hole, the automatic sizes. fill feature eliminates the “ram effect” preventing the downhole pressure surges that can cause formation damage. The “Heavy Duty” Model F Drill Pipe Float Valve is designed with a low alloy steel body that increases the life of the Drill Pipe Float The Model FC is slotted on the stem to accept a steel “automatic Valve. It provides high impact resistance and is dimensionally fill” key assembly that is automatically released by fluid circulation identical to the standard Forum Drill Pipe Float Valve, allowing releasing the plunger for complete closure. interchangeability of the trim. This type of Drill Pipe Float Valve is Note: Not recommended for Air Drilling. recommended for use with downhole mud motors. Note: Not recommended for Air Drilling. DIAGRAM KEY FOR MODEL FC PLUNGER TYPE VALVE DIAGRAM KEY FOR 1. Guide 5. Valve Seal MODEL F PLUNGER TYPE VALVE 2. Cage 6. Valve Seal Disc 1. Valve Seal Disc 5. Guide 3. Side Seal 7. Spring 2. Plunger/Valve 6. Spring 4. Plunger/Valve 8. Key 3. Side Seal 7. Cage 4. Valve Seal 2 Model F DPFV ® Model FA // Float Valve Model FI // Float Valve The Model FA offers all the standard features of the Model F Float Valve The Model FI also offers all the standard features of the Model F Float with the added feature of a port which allows a fluid path through the Valve with the added feature of an integral baffle plate at the top of center of the valve. This feature allows for an automatic partial filling of the float valve. For operations where a baffle plate is always used for the drill pipe during run in. This valve is used when monitoring the bit head instrumentation or fluid control the integral baffle plate configuration offers for gas pressure and/or as pockets allowing measurement of differential an economical option. pressure when required. THE MODEL FI IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN SIZES THE MODEL FA IS AVAILABLE IN ALL SIZES. 2F-3R, 3F, 4R, 5R AND 5F-6R. Model FS & FAS // Float Valve The Model FS and FAS offers many of the standard features of the non- ported and ported Model F Float Valve. The Model FS/FAS was designed for mud motor applications. This application requires a short length and high fluid velocity. The FS and FSA Float Valve is only 6 inches long and has carbonized surface treatment. The side seal is an O-Ring with back-up rings which allows for a 7500psi pressure rating. See the chart on page 8 for dimensional information. CURRENTLY THE ONLY SIZE AVAILABLE IS 3.30”OD X 6” LONG. 3 ® Model G and GA DPFV Flappers for Model G/GA are made of normalized, carbonized, quenched, and tempered low alloy steel to resist wear and erosion. The flapper valve opens fully during circulation providing an unrestricted bore through the valve thereby effectively prolonging the life of the valve and drill collar as there is no diversion of fluid against the drill collar ID. 10 11 9 10 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 8 4 9 7 8 5 6 7 5 6 Model G Full Open Valve Flapper Type Model GA Differential Pressure Monitoring Valve Product Family No. 48015 Product Family No. 48016 Model G // Full Open Valve Flapper Model GA // Differential Type PressureMonitoring Valve Product Family No. 48015 Product Family No. 48016 The Model G “Flapper Type” Full Open Valve incorporates a specially The Model GA Differentail Pressure Monitoring Valve is identical to the designed flapper which opens quickly and fully to provide a completely Model G except for a hardened1/4 in. diameter tungsten carbide orifice unrestricted bore through the valve. The Model G is especially good for bean insert in the flapper to provide automatic partial filling of the drillpipe use with highly abrasive fluids. When circulation stops, the flapper closes during running in. This valve is used when monitoringthe bit head for gas instantly to prevent cuttings from entering the drill string and plugging pressure and/or gas pockets, allowing measurement of differential pressure the bit. The valve opens when the first joint is raised out of the hole when required. assuring the first joints drain and are not pulled wet. The flapper-type valve complements primary blowout prevention equipment to provide complete DIAGRAM KEY FOR MODEL GA internal pressure control. DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE MONITORING VALVE 1. Small Bumper 7. Carbide Bean DIAGRAM KEY FOR MODEL G 2. Spring 8. Seal Retainer FULL OPEN VALVE FLAPPER TYPE 3. Pin 9. Seal 1. Small Bumper 6. Seal Retainer 4. Large Bumper 10. Side Seal 2. Spring 7. Flapper Valve 5. Flapper Valve 11. Cage 3. Pin 8. Seal 6. Shock Absorber 4. Large Bumper 9. Side Seal 5. Shock Absorber 10. Cage 4 Model GB and GBA DPFV ® Model GB // Air Drilling Valve 1 Product Family No. 48017 The Model GB Air Drilling Valve is designed for air drilling only. It is identical 2 to the Model G except the spring has been removed and the beveled design of the guide greatly reduces the danger of hanging up on the float valve when retrieving tools below it. 3 4 SPECIAL INSTALLATION The Drill Pipe Float Valve is installed near the top of the drillstring. Escaping air is channeled under the flapper valve, forcing it closed, and preventing loss of pressure. 5 Note: In order to lose as little air as possible from the drillstring when a joint is made up, it is recommended that the float valve be moved up in the drillstring each time a new bit is installed. Caution must be exercised, however, to keep, the valve at least 6 one joint below the kelly; otherwise, the valve could be blown out of the drillpipe by trapped pressure when the kelly is removed.