How do dissolvable frac plugs work?

Running the dissolvable plugs repels the need for the tubing- or Coil Tubing-conveyed perforating gun to fracture-stimulate the first stage of a plug-and-perf operation. As a result, it reduced expenditure of time and money.

What are dissolvable frac plugs?

Our VapR™ dissolvable frac plug is a fully dissolvable frac plug that provides a dependable method for temporary zonal isolation during fracturing operations in both vertical and horizontal completions. The compact design eliminates milling and post-frac cleanout, leaving no debris to remove from the well.

What are frac plugs made of?

composite material
Current frac plugs are typically composed of all composite material. The all-composite material and designs are improved continuously, and today accommodate approximately 90\% of the oil field’s requirements. There is still a need for metal designs in high-pressure and/or high-temperature (HPHT) environments.

What is a frac sleeve?

1. n. [Well Completions, Well Workover and Intervention] Similar to a fracturing mandrel, a fracturing sleeve is temporarily inserted into a wellhead before the fracturing process begins to isolate low-pressure connections from the higher fracturing pressures.

How are frac plugs set?

The plug mandrel will be held static and the components will be forced together to set the tool. Usually the element will compress, then the slips will break, and move up the cones until they’re forced into the casing and are locked in place.

What is plug-and-perf?

Plug-and-perf includes pumping down a bridge plug on wireline with perforating guns to a given horizontal location near the toe of the well. The plug is set, and the zone is perforated. The tools are then removed from the well, and the fracture stimulation treatment is pumped in.

What is toe prep?

Toe prep: This is when the actual well itself is prepared for the fracturing operations. This typically consists of ensuring that rate can be established while pumping into the well. Water prep: This is where the water delivery and storage system is setup for use during the fracing operations.

What is a toe sleeve oil and gas?

A Toe Sleeve is a relatively simple tool that is run at the Toe of the Horizontal lateral to establish circulation for Stimulation purposes.

What is a toe prep?

How do frac balls work?

Frac balls are inserted into wells to build up pressure in the ground. This high pressure created causes the fracking of specific identified areas. The balls vary in size, subject to its application. The frac balls should withstand high pressure and temperature in order to make a successful fracking process.

What are FRAC hits?

A frac hit is essentially when a well being fraced communicates with one or more nearby wells. This is problematic for the wells that get “hit” as they can often take on a bunch of water (and sometimes sand) which can load the offset well up.

What is a frac pond?

A Frac Pond is used to store the “fresh” water for fracking the well or wells on a pad site. There are no state regulations for how long they can remain in place. They can hardly be truly “fresh” when the pumps are pumping the water to mixing areas for the fracking formula.

What is the FRAC code?

The FRAC code is a number and/or letter combination assigned by the fungicide resistance action committee (FRAC) to group together active ingredients which demonstrate potential for cross resistance.

What is frac balls?

Frac Balls. Definition – What does Frac Balls mean? Frac Balls are small spherical balls made up of 7000 series grade aluminum alloys mainly 7075 and 7068 grade. These small spherical balls are designed to seal the perforations which accept most of the fluids, thereby diverting the reservoir fluids to the other portions of the target zones.