Pump reduces maintenance downtime, increases rod load

Weir Oil & Gas released the SPM TWS600S HD pump, engineered to reduce downtime due to maintenance while improving rod load and high-pressure capabilities, according to a product announcement. The pump increases rod load by up to 6% when compared to the conventional TW600S pump to achieve a 15,000-psi rating with a 3-in. plunger or 20,000 psi with a 2.5-in. plunger and eliminates fluid-end proppant contamination potential in the power end, which increases power end seal life. The company has removed 10 lbs of reciprocating weight per cylinder compared to the previous generation pump while maintaining design safety factors. Lubrication has been improved through the use of a ported crankshaft and ventilated shell bearing, and maintenance time has been reduced by eliminating the necessity to remove the diaphragm seal to remove the packing nut. The technology can be retrofitted into existing pumps without modification. weirinaction.com

Mud skip/cutting box makes transport of drilling waste safe, efficient

Hoover Container Solutions, a subsidiary of Hoover Group Inc., has launched a new DOT/DNV-certified mud skip/cutting box for transportation and safe handling of hydrocarbon-contaminated drill cuttings to and from offshore platforms. The mud skips/cutting boxes have patented sliding doors and a removable crank handle, and the units provide a safe and efficient means for containment of drilling waste for transportation to treatment or disposal sites, according to a company press release. The units are designed and manufactured to DNV 2.7-1/EN 12079/DOT 49CFR176.340 standards and have certified slings complete with shackles in accordance with DNV 2.7-1/EN 12079 standards. The design of its patented roll-back lid prevents the need for individuals to climb on the units, reducing the risk of accidents. It is equipped with two 4-in. ports available for vacuum services and a pressure relief valve. The units are stackable with standard drainage capabilities and have large sealed lids that allow units to be filled to maximum capacity while preventing spillage. hooversolutions.com

Autonomous MVT uses 5,000% less energy than traditional transmitters

Newgate Instruments has introduced the JT400, a new multivariable pressure transmitter (MVT) for pipeline monitoring and measurement that uses 5,000% less energy than traditional MVTs, according to a company product announcement. The new technology is an autonomous MVT that provides accuracy and offers analog/digital input/output, a local USB port for downloading data and up to 12 years of battery life with no recharging needed. It also has an explosion-proof housing. The JT400 is solar-powered but can operate up to 200 days without sunlight, and it is constantly working, logging data of 15-minute averages up to 30 days for periodic transmission or local download. The MVT is compatible with all pipeline equipment and can be installed to replace existing transmitters or on new natural gas wells. newgateinstruments.com

Drilling motor completes vertical, curve, lateral in one run

Baker Hughes launched the Navi-Drill Ultra Curve drilling motor to drill high-build rate curves with predictable and reliable directional control in horizontal shale plays. The motor features reduced bit-to-bend length and improved toolface control, giving it the ability to complete the vertical, curve and lateral in one run, exposing more of the reservoir and increasing well efficiency and productivity, Baker Hughes said in a press release. Because the steerable motor has a smaller adjustable kickoff angle requirement, it can provide higher and more consistent buildup rates in the curve section and effective rotation for high performance in the vertical, tangent and horizontal sections. It also delivers precise directional steering control through the lateral section. The Ultra Curve motor extends footage and ROPs in the vertical section and improves the performance and directional consistency in the build section of wells, enabling more precise wellbore placement, improving overall drilling performance and reducing well costs, according to Baker Hughes. bakerhughes.com

Mobile BWT system provides alternative to retrofitting fixed systems

The fully containerized mobile InvaSave ballast water treatment (BWT) system from Damen Shipyards Group provides ship owners with a cost-effective alternative to retrofitting fixed BWT systems, according to a Damen press release. Ship owners sometimes do not want to retrofit a BWT system if their ships operate on fixed routes or their ships are old, making the system prohibitively expensive, said Gert Jan Oude Egberink, Damen’s manager for BWT. Ports also may need to provide backup in case a ship’s onboard treatment systems fail. The mobile solution means ballast water only needs treating at the point of discharge compared to fixed onboard BWT installations that also need to treat ballast water at intake. The company can deliver the system as a separate mobile container, which can be put on board or moved around the port on a truck. The system has been successfully tested in the waters of the Wadden Sea and the IJsselmeer in the Netherlands. damen.com

Hydraulic jar ensures performance in high-debris environments

Peak Well Systems launched the Peak Hydraulic Jar with an inverted upstroke feature for high-angle standard wireline or wireline fishing operations when installed as part of a standard or fishing toolstring, the company said in a product announcement. The jar’s design ensures minimal debris influx during upstroke to achieve high performance even in high-debris environments. The internal workings of the hydraulic jar are located in the upper section of the assembly; any debris that enters the outer housing falls to the bottom of the tube and away from critical working components. The hydraulic jar can be deployed with other Peak products for variable and sustained jar forces and performance in high-angle deviated wells. The jar has minimal working parts, making it simple to redress in the field. peakwellsystems.com

Wrench system improves safety in makeup, breakout of flowline connections

The Superior Safety Wrench System (SSWS) from Concentric Pipe and Tool Rentals LLC, a Superior Energy Services company, is a next-generation tool designed to eliminate the use of sledgehammers in the makeup and breakout of high-pressure temporary flowline connections, the company said in a press release. The SSWS—for land and offshore operations—is composed of two main parts: a heavy-duty aluminum wrench-style head and a quick-latch adjustable torque-assist device. The wrench head adjusts from 1 in. to 4 in. to create an even distribution of impact load on all three union lugs. The quick-latch feature evenly distributes torque, allowing the union to contact the seal evenly without compressing or compromising the seal, and it extends 14 in. to 22 in. in length. The SSWS includes safety features and provides a cost-efficient alternative to similar tools, the release said. Its design eliminates the risks of sledgehammer use such as injuries from swinging sledgehammers with poor form, holding a target while it is hammered, releasing sledgehammers midswing and fragmenting because of a worn-out sledgehammer or target. The efficiency of the system also can reduce rigup and testing time. concentricpipe.com

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