Surface Testing and Cleanup

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• quickly control pressure and flow rates at the surface and shut in the well
• accurately meter the fluids and collect surface fluid samples
• separate the resulting effluent into three fluids: oil, gas, and water
• dispose of the resulting fluids in an environmentally safe manner.

• ArchiTest 2.0 (1.1 MB PDF)
  Well test design software that provides a realistic steady-state simulation of actual field conditions to facilitate surface well test planning; main goal is to enhance safety of the well test environment.
  
  
• Atmospheric Gauge Tank (805 KB PDF)
  Nonpressurized vessel used to measure flow rates and calibrate metering devices on separator lines; can also be used for temporary storage.
  
  
• Bypass Manifold
  Manifold used with PhaseTester portable multiphase well testing equipment in exploration, development, and production wells; isolates PhaseTester equipment to prevent flow interruption if testing equipment is pulled out of service temporarily.
  
  
• CleanPhase SEPL Well Test Separator
  New-generation horizontal separator that can operate as a stand-alone unit or in combination with the PhaseTester multiphase flowmeter. The separator uses SmartWeir technology, which accommodates the most challenging well effluents and provides online separation for the entire job, from the beginning of cleanup until the end of the well test.
  
  
• CleanSep SEPS (638 KB PDF)
  New-generation horizontal separator that can operate as stand-alone unit or with PhaseTester portable multiphase flowmeter with Vx technology. With Vx technology, flow measurements are unaffected by separation issues such as foaming oil, emulsions, and gas in the oil line.
  
  
• Conventional Horizontal Separator (SEP) (514 KB PDF)
  Instrumented vessel that separates well effluent into three phases for onshore and offshore well testing; can operate as a stand-alone unit or with PhaseTester portable multiphase flowmeter with Vx technology.
  
  
• Data Header (FHH)(690 KB PDF)
  Short sub connected to upstream side of choke manifold to provide additional pressure gauge, thermowell, and sampling or injection ports; allows connection of pressure and temperature monitoring equipment, as well as sampling and injection equipment.
  
  
• Dual-Pot Sand Filter(138 KB PDF)
  Filter with two filter pots and interconnecting piping used to remove sand and other solid particles from well effluent to prevent erosion of downstream equipment.
  
  
• EverGreen Burner
  Single-head, 12-nozzle, well test oil burner for onshore and offshore exploration and development well testing and cleanup; provides environmentally friendly alternative to oil storage that is efficient and cost effective.
  
  
• Extended Well Tests
  Tests (EWTs) used to evaluate productivity and characteristics of a reservoir. EWTs also provide a way to test sand control techniques and process- and production-related technologies.
  
  
• Floor Choke Manifold (FMF)(132 KB PDF)
  Four manual valves (five if bypass valve is included) used to control flow rate and reduce well pressure before flow enters processing equipment.
  
  
• Flowhead (352 KB PDF)
  Four gate valves used to hang test string from elevator and to control flow through master and flow valves; if fitted with a swivel, it allows test string to rotate. Compatible with slickline and electric line operations.
  
  
• Indirect-Fired Heater (134 KB PDF)
  Skid-mounted indirect-fired diesel heater used to raise the temperature of well effluents to prevent hydrate formation, reduce viscosity, and break down emulsions.
  
  
• Light-Water Treatment Unit
  Mobile water deoiling unit for exploration and development well testing and cleanup; efficient, cost-effective alternative to water storage, transport, and onshore disposal.
  
  
• Oil and Gas Manifolds (MFDs (855 KB PDF)
  Manifolds that divert oil or gas without flow interruption from a separator to burners for disposal, to a tank for measurements or storage, or to a production line.
  
  
• PhaseTester Multiphase Metering Services
  Periodic well testing equipment that covers entire testing process, from design to reservoir interpretation; as many as three wells a day can be tested on a typical production station.
  
  
• Steam-Heat Exchanger (188 KB PDF)
  Steam-heat exchanger used to raise the temperature of well effluents to prevent hydrate formation, reduce viscosity, and break down emulsions for efficient separation of oil and water.
  
  
• Surface Safety Valve
  Hydraulically actuated fail-safe gate valve for testing oil and gas wells; used to quickly shut in a well upstream of the choke manifold in case of overpressure, failure, a leak in downstream equipment, or any other well emergency requiring an immediate shut-in.
  
  
• Transfer Pump (PMP) (635 KB PDF)
  Pump that pumps oil from tank to burner or from tank into existing flowline; usually fitted with explosion-proof electrical motor for operations in Zone 2 regions; can also be fitted with diesel engine for remote location operations.
  
  
• U-Boom (UBM) (100 KB PDF)
  Modular boom that keeps flare at a safe distance from the rig structure, reducing heat radiation and fire risk.
  
  
• V-Boom (UBB) (96 KB PDF)
  Heavy-duty modular triangular boom, designed for use in the North Sea; keeps flare at a safe distance from the rig structure, reducing heat radiation and fire risk.
  
  
• Vertical Surge Tank (VST) (375 KB PDF)
  H₂S service vessel that stores liquid hydrocarbons after separation; used to measure liquid flow rates and combined shrinkage and meter factor; also used as second stage separator.
  
  
• Well Test Emergency Shutdown (ESD) System (76 KB PDF)
  Multistation system that permits closure during testing operations in response to an emergency; remotely and simultaneously controls the flowline valve on the flowhead and surface safety valve.