As with any flow-back operation, particularly those of gas producing wells, the number of shut-ins relies heavily on the type of equipment that can handle high pressures. Disruptions in the flow stream greatly reduce the efficiency of any operation. Flowing back after fracturing is especially problematic due to the composition of mud, balls, and sealers that comes up. Without the proper equipment, manifolds and other surface equipment can quickly clog resulting in costly down time.
To eliminate these problems, Schooner Petroleum Services offers several catchers that can trap frac balls and ball sealers with outer diameters up to 33/4". Handling working pressures of 5,000 to 20,000 PSI, these durable apparatuses significantly reduce flow-back disruptions after fracture.
In addition to owning six patents, Schooner Petroleum Services' manufacturing facility has earned API6A, API16A. Furthermore, these systems can be certified for H2S service.