FprEN ISO 17078-2
(Main)Oil and gas industries including lower carbon energy - Drilling, production and injection equipment - Part 2: Flow-control devices for side-pocket mandrels (ISO/FDIS 17078-2:2026)
Oil and gas industries including lower carbon energy - Drilling, production and injection equipment - Part 2: Flow-control devices for side-pocket mandrels (ISO/FDIS 17078-2:2026)
This document provides requirements for subsurface flow-control devices used in side-pocket mandrels intended for use in the worldwide petroleum and natural gas industry. This document addresses injection-pressure-operated (IPO), production-pressure-operated (PPO), pilot, orifice, tubing-retrievable, and dummy flow-control devices. It includes requirements for selecting, designing, manufacturing, quality control, testing, and preparation for the shipping of flow-control devices. Additionally, it includes information regarding performance testing and calibration requirements.
The installation and retrieval of flow-control devices is outside the scope of this document. Additionally, this document is not applicable to flow-control devices with concentric axes.
This document does not include requirements for side-pocket mandrels, running, pulling, kick-over tools, or latches. Reconditioning of used flow-control devices is outside the scope of this document.
This document supplements API Spec 19G2, 2nd edition (2020), the requirements of which are applicable with the exceptions specified in this document.
Öl- und Gasindustrie einschließlich kohlenstoffarmer Energieträger - Bohr-, Förder- und Einpressausrüstung - Teil 2: Durchfluss-Regelvorrichtungen für Gaslift-Ventile (ISO/FDIS 17078-2:2026)
Industries du pétrole et du gaz naturel - Équipement de forage et de production - Partie 2: Dispositifs de régulation de la vitesse d'écoulement pour raccords à poche latérale (ISO/FDIS 17078-2:2026)
Le présent document définit les exigences relatives aux dispositifs souterrains de régulation de débit utilisés dans les raccords à poche latérale en vue de leur utilisation dans l'industrie mondiale du pétrole et du gaz naturel. Le présent document traite des dispositifs de régulation de débit actionnés par injection de pression (IPO, injection-pressure-operated), actionnés par production de pression (PPO, production-pressure-operated), pilotes, à orifice, récupérables par tubage et dispositifs factices. Il comprend les exigences relatives à la sélection, la conception, la fabrication, le contrôle qualité, les essais et la préparation à l'expédition de ces dispositifs de régulation de débit. Il comprend également des informations concernant les essais de performance et les exigences en matière d'étalonnage.
L'installation et la récupération des dispositifs de régulation de débit n'entrent pas dans le champ d'application du présent document. En outre, le présent document ne s'applique pas aux dispositifs de régulation du débit à axes concentriques.
Le présent document n'inclut pas les exigences relatives aux raccords à poche latérale, aux outils de mise en place, de dépose, de déviation ou de verrouillage. Le reconditionnement des dispositifs de régulation de débit usagés n'entre pas dans le champ d'application du présent document.
Le présent document complète l’API Spec 19G2, 2nde édition (2020), dont les exigences sont applicables avec les exceptions spécifiées dans le présent document.
Naftna in plinska industrija, vključno z nizkoogljično energijo - Vrtalna in proizvodna oprema - 2. del: Naprave za regulacijo pretoka za vpenjalne osi s stranskimi žepi (ISO/FDIS 17078-2:2026)
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 07-Sep-2026
- Current Stage
- 5020 - Submission to Vote - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 16-Apr-2026
- Completion Date
- 16-Apr-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 12-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 04-Oct-2023
- Effective Date
- 04-Oct-2023
Overview
FprEN ISO 17078-2 sets out global requirements for subsurface flow-control devices used in side-pocket mandrels, specifically for the oil, gas, and lower-carbon energy sectors. Developed by CEN and aligning with ISO/FDIS 17078-2:2026, this standard governs equipment involved in drilling, production, and injection-critical processes in petroleum and natural gas industries. It provides clear requirements and recommendations for the selection, design, manufacturing, quality control, and testing of various flow-control devices, including those operated via injection and production pressure, pilot, orifice, tubing-retrievable, and dummy types. The standard also covers preparation for shipping, device performance testing, and calibration. However, it does not cover installation, retrieval, or devices with concentric axes.
Key Topics
Scope and Applicability
- Defines requirements for subsurface flow-control devices intended for use in side-pocket mandrels.
- Excludes installation, retrieval, concentric-axis devices, side-pocket mandrels themselves, and specific tools (running, pulling, kick-over, latches).
- Focuses on new equipment, not reconditioned devices.
Device Types Covered
- Injection-Pressure-Operated (IPO) Devices: Flow is initiated by injection pressure.
- Production-Pressure-Operated (PPO) Devices: Actuated by production pressure.
- Pilot and Orifice Devices: Provide controlled flow management.
- Tubing-Retrievable Devices: Fixed in the mandrel and opened/closed via casing pressure.
- Dummy Devices: Used to prevent flow or isolate pressure.
Design and Manufacturing
- Stresses robust engineering, including pressure containment and protection against unseating or inadvertent removal.
- Emphasizes rounded or beveled surfaces for handling safety during well operations.
Quality Control and Testing
- Outlines performance testing, device validation, and calibration to ensure equipment operates as intended under downhole conditions.
- Adopts best practices for traceability, shelf life, and pressure testing.
Supplementation of API Standards
- Supplements key aspects of API Spec 19G2 (2nd edition), replacing some normative references with corresponding ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9000 for quality management, ISO 17078-series for related equipment and tools).
Applications
Flow-control devices for side-pocket mandrels are crucial in the management of oil and gas wells. Their reliable design and operation enable:
- Gas Lift Operations: Precise control of gas injection to lift fluids and optimize production rates.
- Water or Chemical Injection: Controlled liquid injection for reservoir management, stimulation, or flow assurance.
- Well Isolation and Maintenance: Use of dummy valves to isolate sections or temporarily modify flow paths for well workovers.
- Enhanced Safety and Efficiency: Standardized quality and testing reduce the risk of equipment failure in critical applications, supporting safe and efficient energy production.
By adopting ISO 17078-2, operators and manufacturers benefit from improved interchangeability, global supply chain compatibility, and regulatory compliance, especially important for multinational projects.
Related Standards
Integration with other standards is essential for a unified approach to well equipment:
- ISO 7-1: Pipe threads for pressure-tight joints.
- ISO 9000: Principles of quality management.
- ISO 17078-1: Side-pocket mandrels.
- ISO 17078-3: Tools and latches for mandrel operations.
- ISO 17078-4: Practices related to side-pocket mandrels and ancillary equipment.
- API 19G2: Flow-control devices for side-pocket mandrels (serves as foundational content for FprEN ISO 17078-2).
Conclusion
FprEN ISO 17078-2 is the authoritative standard for flow-control devices in side-pocket mandrels, underpinning efficient, safe, and high-quality operation in the oil, gas, and expanding lower-carbon energy sectors. Adoption of this standard fosters durability, reliability, and regulatory alignment, supporting the global energy industry’s operational excellence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FprEN ISO 17078-2 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Oil and gas industries including lower carbon energy - Drilling, production and injection equipment - Part 2: Flow-control devices for side-pocket mandrels (ISO/FDIS 17078-2:2026)". This standard covers: This document provides requirements for subsurface flow-control devices used in side-pocket mandrels intended for use in the worldwide petroleum and natural gas industry. This document addresses injection-pressure-operated (IPO), production-pressure-operated (PPO), pilot, orifice, tubing-retrievable, and dummy flow-control devices. It includes requirements for selecting, designing, manufacturing, quality control, testing, and preparation for the shipping of flow-control devices. Additionally, it includes information regarding performance testing and calibration requirements. The installation and retrieval of flow-control devices is outside the scope of this document. Additionally, this document is not applicable to flow-control devices with concentric axes. This document does not include requirements for side-pocket mandrels, running, pulling, kick-over tools, or latches. Reconditioning of used flow-control devices is outside the scope of this document. This document supplements API Spec 19G2, 2nd edition (2020), the requirements of which are applicable with the exceptions specified in this document.
This document provides requirements for subsurface flow-control devices used in side-pocket mandrels intended for use in the worldwide petroleum and natural gas industry. This document addresses injection-pressure-operated (IPO), production-pressure-operated (PPO), pilot, orifice, tubing-retrievable, and dummy flow-control devices. It includes requirements for selecting, designing, manufacturing, quality control, testing, and preparation for the shipping of flow-control devices. Additionally, it includes information regarding performance testing and calibration requirements. The installation and retrieval of flow-control devices is outside the scope of this document. Additionally, this document is not applicable to flow-control devices with concentric axes. This document does not include requirements for side-pocket mandrels, running, pulling, kick-over tools, or latches. Reconditioning of used flow-control devices is outside the scope of this document. This document supplements API Spec 19G2, 2nd edition (2020), the requirements of which are applicable with the exceptions specified in this document.
FprEN ISO 17078-2 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 75.180.10 - Exploratory, drilling and extraction equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
FprEN ISO 17078-2 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO/FDIS 17078-2, EN ISO 17078-2:2007/AC:2009, EN ISO 17078-2:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN ISO 17078-2:2025
01-julij-2025
Industrija za predelavo nafte in zemeljskega plina - Vrtalna in proizvodna oprema -
2. del: Naprave za regulacijo pretoka za vpenjalne osi s stranskimi žepi (ISO/DIS
17078-2:2025)
Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling and production equipment - Part 2: Flow-
control devices for side-pocket mandrels (ISO/DIS 17078-2:2025)
Erdöl- und Erdgasindustrie - Bohr- und Produktionsausrüstung - Teil 2: Durchfluss-
Regelvorrichtungen für Gaslift-Ventile (ISO/DIS 17078-2:2025)
Industries du pétrole et du gaz naturel - Équipement de forage et de production - Partie
2: Dispositifs de régulation de la vitesse d'écoulement pour raccords à poche latérale
(ISO/DIS 17078-2:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 17078-2
ICS:
75.180.10 Oprema za raziskovanje, Exploratory, drilling and
vrtanje in odkopavanje extraction equipment
oSIST prEN ISO 17078-2:2025 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
oSIST prEN ISO 17078-2:2025
oSIST prEN ISO 17078-2:2025
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mandrels
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et de production —
Partie 2: Dispositifs de régulation de la vitesse d'écoulement pour
raccords à poche latérale
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oSIST prEN ISO 17078-2:2025
DRAFT
ISO/DIS 17078-2:2025(en)
International
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ISO/DIS 17078-2
ISO/TC 67/SC 4
Petroleum and natural gas
Secretariat: ANSI
industries — Drilling and
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production equipment —
Part 2:
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Flow-control devices for side-pocket
mandrels
Industries du pétrole et du gaz naturel — Équipement de forage
et de production —
Partie 2: Dispositifs de régulation de la vitesse d'écoulement pour
raccords à poche latérale
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Supplements to API API [SPECIFICATION 19G2], 2nd edition (2020). 2
4.1 General requirements .2
4.2 Technical specification .2
4.3 Validation and Device Functional Testing Overview.3
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee [or Project Committee] ISO/TC [or ISO/PC] 67,
Subcommittee SC4.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 17078-2:2009), which has been technically
revised.
This document supplements API [SPECIFICATION 19G2], 2nd edition (2020).
The technical requirements of this document and API [SPECIFICATION 19G2] used to be identical. In the
meantime API [SPECIFICATION 19G2-2010] has been technically revised as API [SPECIFICATION 19G2], 2nd
edition (2020). The purpose of this edition of ISO 17078-2[2024]is to bring it up to date, by referencing the
current edition of API [SPECIFICATION 19G2-2020 and including supplementary content.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— Tubing-retrievable flow-control devices were added into the Scope.
— ISO 9000, ISO 17078-1, ISO 17078-3, ISO 17078-4 and ISO 7-1 were added in 2 Normative references and
API Q1, API 19G1, API 19G3 and API 19G4 deleted.
— The definition of tubing-retrievable flow-control devices was added in 3 Terms and definitions.
— The description of tubing-retrievable flow-control devices was added in Table 1, 6 Technical specification.
— The design optimization of tubing-retrievable flow-control devices was added in 6.3.9 Good design
practice.
— The requirements for testing of tubing-retrievable flow-control devices were added in Annex C.
A list of all parts in the ISO17078 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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