Electric valve control skid

Applications

Operating high-pressure valves during hydraulic fracturing

Benefits

• Reduce rig-up and rig-down times
• Increase operating efficiency with faster valve actuation and less manual intervention
• Enhance safety via remote control of frac valves and real-time verification and monitoring of valve positions
• Minimize risk of spills and environmental contamination
• Lower maintenance frequency and cost
• Improve reliability and energy efficiency

Features

• All-electric skid with digital electronic controls
• Seamless integration with ValveCommander™ fluid delivery control
• Weather-independent, consistent valve actuation, with the ability to operate multiple valves simultaneously
• Human machine interface (HMI) that facilitates control
• Less equipment required on location
• Automated alarms

How it improves performance

Our electric valve control skid is used in conjunction with ValveCommander fluid delivery control to enhance efficiency via precise, automated control of electrically actuated frac valves throughout the frac pad. Operators can monitor and verify valve positions on each well in real time during the entire frac operation.

How it works

The control skid serves as the interface between frac hardware and the ValveCommander control software. Commands sent by the software are interpreted by a programmable logic controller (PLC) on the skid to identify which valve needs to be actuated. The PLC then sends a signal to the corresponding electric actuator, which moves the valve to the desired position—open or closed.

Integrated position sensors provide continuous feedback on valve position. If the valve fails to reach its target position within a predefined time window, an automated alarm alerts the operator of a potential issue.

What it replaces

Manual as well as hydraulic valve operations.