Flow Test Equipment

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Piping components are used for temporary operations and removable piping systems.Each element is fitted with hammer union ends for fast and easy installation or alternatively, we can supply piping with flanges (API/ANSI) or hubs (API/clamp connector type). Commonly used in upstream Oil & Gas well sites it can be useful in all industrial purposes.

Quality:

Radiography (% per client specification)

Liquid Penetrant test (% per client specification)

Charpy impact tests for low temperature service

Presure Test

Serialisation

Full Traceability

Third party witness & inspection as an Option

Sour Gas Specifications:

Minimum 10% hardness test or to client specification

Viton seals

Material characteristics per NACE MR01-75

Generally used to catch large particles.Also called Debris catcher or Trash Catcher.

Horizontal Plug Catcher

• Suitable to H2S service per NACE standards
• API6A and API14E for erosional velocity calculation
• DNV 2.7.3 for offshore skid as option
• CE Marking and PED compliance as option
• Multiphase flow process.
• 50000bbl/d of liquid x 35 MMscf/d of gas
• 10000 psi Pressure Rating
• Dual flow path configuration with by-pass
• API flanged gate valve assembly
• Flow direction from inside to outside
• Fast and easy screen removal
• 1 to 6 mm cutout (screen fitted with rupture disc)
• DP gauge and inlet/outlet pressure gauges.
• 3 fig. 1502 process connections.

Applications

• Well Clean-up flowback (post frac operation)
• Drilling / pumping flowback operations

Since 2001, FCE has provided customized pumping units.

Our core activity is for the Oil & Gas market where the highest standards are applicable due to pumped fluids characteristics, use in hazardous areas, severe environmental and operating conditions, required safety levels and the highest inspection and quality control.

As our clients are essentially endusersweve acquired an extensive knowledge of operations through field feedback.Such relations with endusers makes FCE a valuable adviser when specifying the most appropriate pumping unit for a particular application.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The Dual Pot Sand Filter is designed to remove solid particles from well effluent. Located after the flowhead, it protects downstream equipment against erosion.

The 2-SF (2 Stage Filtration) dual pot sand filter offers many advantages when compred to conventional models:

The first stage filtration is achieved by centrifugal separation whilst the second stage filtration employs an advanced removable screen to perform a mechanical cut-out. The vessels are fitted with a removable wear sleeve and the necessary nozzles for flushing with water.

As the fluid fows from outside to inside the screen, the flow area is not obstructed by the sand accumulation, provinding a longer operating time compared to competitors.

Configuration

• Dual pot layout in 10 skid footprint.
• 3 1/16 9-Valve process manifold including by-pass.
• 2 1/16 Drain manifold with 1 orifice adjustable choke.
• 2 10K Flushing system with 1 13/16 ball valves for reverse flow cleaning as an option.
• Removable wear sleeve to protect the body against erosion.
• Removable screen in different cutout sizes.
• DP gauge 0-1500 psi (electronic transmitter as an option).
• Pressure gauge on inlet, outlet and each pot
• Tool box

Process and Design Data

• Suitable to H2S service per NACE MR01-75 standards.
• API6A and API14E for erosion limiting velocities.
• DNV 2.7.1certified skid.
• CE Marking and PED compliance in option.
• Multiphase flow applications
• 5000 bbl/d liquid flowrate x 35 MMscf/d gas flowrate
• 10000 psi Pressure Rating.
• 200-micron standard cutout (50 to 800-micron available)

Main Advantages Compared to a Conventional Unit

• Longer flowing time between pot switchover operations
• Quicker screen changeout operation
• Higher admissible differential pressure
• Slowest screen plugging with swirling flow
• Less frequent or no screen removal with reverse flushing
• Transportation in its operating position (safer handling)
• Erosion protection of the body near the pot inlet
• Ergonomic layout with process valves on same side
• Easier circulation around the skid that improves safety
• More compact rig-up and easier instrallation onto a trailer

Various Inline Sand Filter configuration and pressure rating are available depending on the application and process conditions.

Flowback Inline Sand Filter

• Suitable to H2S service per NACE standards
• API6A and API14E for erosional velocity calculation
• DNV 2.7.1 for offshore containers
• CE Marking and PED compliance as option
• Mainly liquid flow process
• 2 line liquid flow capacity 4300 bbl/d (28.6 m3/h)
• 10000 psi Pressure Rating
• Quad filterpup configuration with Relief line and by-pass
• Unionised plug valve and fitting assembly
• Flow direction from inside to outside
• Fast and easy screen removal
• 100 to 150-micron cutout (screen fitted with rupture disc)
• DP gauge and inlet/outlet pressure gauges
• 2 fig. 1502 process connections

Wing unions are one of the most common quick connection methods used in the oilfield for joining together components in a temporary pipe work system. They also have expanding applications in fixed installations and also for industrial purposes.

FCE primarily manufactures unions for Sour Gas Service in oilfield usage particularly Well Testing and special industrial applications. They also supply a large range of standard service WECO from FMC.

As the exclusive distributor of FCE in the Middle East, FTE holds a significant stock in its Jebel Ali facility of the range of FCE hammer unions.