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Northeast Rentals

Providing rental equipment for under balanced well drilling.

HI-PASS

hi pass equipment
  • Vessel is a coded Section 8 ASME vessel
  • This system provides a safer and more efficient operation of making connections while drilling on air
  • The unit is a High-Pressure Storage System with a capacity of 800 cu/ft, with a maximum pressure rating of 1,200 psi and a pressure safety valve (PSV) rating of 1,100 psi
  • The unit is powered by electrical over pneumatic air valves. The air valves are operated either by a local control or remote system that is located at the Driller’s station in the doghouse.
  • Utilization of the system nets an estimated 15 minutes savings on time to pressure up at depth, which translates to approximately 90% reduction time to pressure up.
  • This system ensures that returns are instant during drilling, thereby reducing the opportunity for stuck pipe
  • The client will see faster and more efficient hole cleaning during operation

What Makes the Hi Pass Special?

Specialty Equipment

Found only at WC Welding. Patent Pending.

Time / Money

Estimated 15 minutes savings on time to pressure up at  depth. Saves 5 minutes per connection.

Peace of Mind

Cuttings have less time to settle so less opportunity for stuck pipe, cleaner hole and reduces chance of problems when running  casing.

Tool Longevity

Promotes longer downhole tool and bit longevity.

Safe

Electric Air Manifold. There are no manual valves to operate. The  only person who needs to operate the valves is the Driller. The Driller will actuate air valve with the push of a button.

Affordable

Packaged with the Separator this system is at a day rate that  our competitors charge for the separator.

Shale Gas Separator

  • Customized- Available in 8” and 12”
  • No More Guessing- Equipped with a Level  Indicator, pressure indicator and a pump flow  meter along with the acoustic returns meter.  The Acoustic meter is a more accurate way to  determine when you have circulation of  cuttings. There is no need to wait which may  save 3-4 hours/ day. This is especially sped up  when used with the Hi Pass system.
  • Money Savings by not wasting -These indicators  may help save money in chemicals, such as soap  defoamers etc. so you don’t use an unnecessary  amount.
  • Communication to the Office- Information from  the separator is sent to the electronic reporting  system that your company uses and is visible to  those at the office.
  • Safe & Reliable -All equipment is Pressure  Tested before it leaves the yard. Equipment is  also tested by a third party who completes a  report and makes it available to the customer.

Separator - 12"

  • Vessel is a coded Section 8 ASME vessel as well as meeting all applicable OSHA Standards for walking/working surfaces.
  • No need for any additional air compressors for operation unlike the competition
  • Included Pump Skid delivers water from backyard into bottom of separator to carry cuttings to half-round or to a diffuser system over dryer shakers.
  • This method of discharging cuttings with the Pump Skid provides a safe, fluid seal in the bottom of the separator at all times during drilling operations.
  • Included on the separator are various sensors that can be monitored at the Pump Skid and/or through Pason/Totco technology. This allows authorized personnel to monitor the operation of the separator along side the drilling parameters to ensure the well is drilled safely and efficiently.
  • Also installed on the unit is a 150psi pressure-safety valve (PSV); in the event a portion of the vent line or the unit itself is plugged off by unforeseen material. This PSV will allow any pressure build-up in the system to be vented to atmosphere.
  • Also available is an 8” vent line system- most seen size in the air-drilling industry, however, this vessel is not coded; but these vessels are inspected by a third-party inspection company and are certified under API 510 standards.

Shale Gas Separator

  • Customized- Available in 8” and 12”
  • No More Guessing- Equipped with a Level  Indicator, pressure indicator and a pump flow  meter along with the acoustic returns meter.  The Acoustic meter is a more accurate way to  determine when you have circulation of  cuttings. There is no need to wait which may  save 3-4 hours/ day. This is especially sped up  when used with the Hi Pass system.
  • Money Savings by not wasting -These indicators  may help save money in chemicals, such as soap  defoamers etc. so you don’t use an unnecessary  amount.
  • Communication to the Office- Information from  the separator is sent to the electronic reporting  system that your company uses and is visible to  those at the office.
  • Safe & Reliable -All equipment is Pressure  Tested before it leaves the yard. Equipment is  also tested by a third party who completes a  report and makes it available to the customer.

Separator - 12"

  • Vessel is a coded Section 8 ASME vessel as well as meeting all applicable OSHA Standards for walking/working surfaces.
  • No need for any additional air compressors for operation unlike the competition
  • Included Pump Skid delivers water from backyard into bottom of separator to carry cuttings to half-round or to a diffuser system over dryer shakers.
  • This method of discharging cuttings with the Pump Skid provides a safe, fluid seal in the bottom of the separator at all times during drilling operations.
  • Included on the separator are various sensors that can be monitored at the Pump Skid and/or through Pason/Totco technology. This allows authorized personnel to monitor the operation of the separator along side the drilling parameters to ensure the well is drilled safely and efficiently.
  • Also installed on the unit is a 150psi pressure-safety valve (PSV); in the event a portion of the vent line or the unit itself is plugged off by unforeseen material. This PSV will allow any pressure build-up in the system to be vented to atmosphere.
  • Also available is an 8” vent line system- most seen size in the air-drilling industry, however, this vessel is not coded; but these vessels are inspected by a third-party inspection company and are certified under API 510 standards.

Eco Tank & Flare Stack

Eco Tank*

Last line of defense preventing “fines” from entering the flare stack.

Flare Stack with Venturi Line*

Negative pressure to evacuate hazardous  gasses away from the rig

*INCLUDED IN THE SEPARATOR PACKAGE

Eco-Tank - 12"

  • Vessel is a coded Section 8 ASME vessel
  • Unit is installed inline with the vent line to mitigate the release of water/dust/cuttings material through the flare stack during normal drilling operations.
  • Unit has the capability to have sensors installed that can monitor the tank level as well as the pressure on the unit during use. These sensors also have the capability to be monitored through the Pason/Totco system on the rig
  • If monitoring indicates the level is to high, a 4” drain is available to use to empty the unit
  • Also installed on the unit is a 150psi pressure-safety valve (PSV); in the event a portion of the vent line or the unit itself is plugged off by unforeseen material. This PSV will allow any pressure build-up in the system to be vented to atmosphere.
  • Also available is an 8” vent line system- most seen size in the air-drilling industry, however, this vessel is not coded; but these vessels are inspected by a third-party inspection company and are certified under API 510 standards.

Flare-Skid - 12"

  • The unit is designed with the mindset that the vent line and vent line fittings can be carried together. This provides a safer method of transporting pipe and fittings as well as creating a more efficient load during the rig moves.
  • During transport, the flare is mounted and properly secured to pipe clamps on the skid
  • The skid also has a mounted 12” Full-Port Check Valve. This check-valve not only provides the intended safety factor of protecting the entire system, in the event a flare flashes back into the vent line; but the check-valve is also properly sized, to give a full 12” of flow for gas to pass through the system. Unlike the competition, this system does not create unnecessary back-pressure on the well-bore allowing more efficient and safer drilling
  • The flare is provided with a 2” venturi system to ensure gas is pulled to the flare to be effectively burned-off. An optional air pressure regulator is available to ensure a consistent and constant air pressure is maintained on the unit.
  • Other available systems that can be installed on the flare system include gas detection, ignition verification, and flame monitoring

Eco Tank & Flare Stack

Eco Tank*

Last line of defense preventing “fines” from entering the flare stack.

Flare Stack with Venturi Line*

Negative pressure to evacuate hazardous  gasses away from the rig

*INCLUDED IN THE SEPARATOR PACKAGE

Eco-Tank - 12"

  • Vessel is a coded Section 8 ASME vessel
  • Unit is installed inline with the vent line to mitigate the release of water/dust/cuttings material through the flare stack during normal drilling operations.
  • Unit has the capability to have sensors installed that can monitor the tank level as well as the pressure on the unit during use. These sensors also have the capability to be monitored through the Pason/Totco system on the rig
  • If monitoring indicates the level is to high, a 4” drain is available to use to empty the unit
  • Also installed on the unit is a 150psi pressure-safety valve (PSV); in the event a portion of the vent line or the unit itself is plugged off by unforeseen material. This PSV will allow any pressure build-up in the system to be vented to atmosphere.
  • Also available is an 8” vent line system- most seen size in the air-drilling industry, however, this vessel is not coded; but these vessels are inspected by a third-party inspection company and are certified under API 510 standards.

Flare-Skid - 12"

  • The unit is designed with the mindset that the vent line and vent line fittings can be carried together. This provides a safer method of transporting pipe and fittings as well as creating a more efficient load during the rig moves.
  • During transport, the flare is mounted and properly secured to pipe clamps on the skid
  • The skid also has a mounted 12” Full-Port Check Valve. This check-valve not only provides the intended safety factor of protecting the entire system, in the event a flare flashes back into the vent line; but the check-valve is also properly sized, to give a full 12” of flow for gas to pass through the system. Unlike the competition, this system does not create unnecessary back-pressure on the well-bore allowing more efficient and safer drilling
  • The flare is provided with a 2” venturi system to ensure gas is pulled to the flare to be effectively burned-off. An optional air pressure regulator is available to ensure a consistent and constant air pressure is maintained on the unit.
  • Other available systems that can be installed on the flare system include gas detection, ignition verification, and flame monitoring

Pump Skid

The Pump-Skid is used for moving returns from the separator to be discharged downstream into the cuttings pit and/or a shaker system.

On the pump-skid you will find a separator monitoring control box, a VFD driven 4” Super T pump, capable of pumping up to 650 gal/min. with 4” Fig 100 hammer union connections, a power source (110VAC) to the flarestack, and a pump rate monitoring screen (FloCat).

Customers may elect to tie the monitoring system into their reporting system. Customized alarms may be set in the reporting system to alert the client of predetermined pressure readings & low water flow, to allow the initiation of mitigation controls.

Monitors:

  • Separator Pressure
  • Separator Water Level
  • Separator Water Flow
  • Separator Pressure

The pressure monitoring system allows the client to observe and record pressure readings that would indicate normal drilling operations or if the well-bore starts to unload.

Separator Water Level & Water Flow
The Level Monitor allows field personnel to visually observe the fluid level inside the separator, ensuring there is a constant water seal for full isolation of hydrocarbons to the backyard.

The Level Monitor also provides information if start to take a kick, the level will drastically decrease, meaning the hydrocarbons are putting pressure on the water sealer.

Measuring water flow is important to allow adjustment of the separator discharge rate to match the capacity of the shaker system. The system alarm alerts to blockage or loss of water in the water supply from the backyard, preventing a pack-off to occur.

Electric-Actuated Choke & Panel

  • Package includes electric-actuated choke and panel system.
  • Primary power is 110VAC with battery backup and manual override.
  • 3 1/16″-10M style drilling choke with electric actuator.
  • May be operated locally or by remote on the choke panel located in the driller’s doghouse
  • System is independently operated outside of other rig pressure conrol systems. In the event of complete rig failure, the WC Choke System will still be operational.
  • Choke panel can be moved around doghouse as needed. It is sized to fit through a standard man-door.
  • Electric gauges are calibrated to +/-10 PSI.
    Not affected by weather or fluid leaks.

Stroke Counter
Monitors up to 4 mud-pumps, digital display with push-button selections. There are no moving parts, the pump counters are installed in the inspection plates and operated electromagnetically, powered by battery with at least a two-year lifespan.

Mud Vent Valve

Patent Pending

Air-Actuated Lo-Torque Valve with Manual Override

Lo-Torque Valve Connections 2” 1502 H.U.

Operated Remotely

Power Requirements: 110VAC, 80PSI Air

Design
Uses the same style and size of Lo-Torque valve that is currently being used, Therefore no modifications are required for installation.

Safe
The relief is valve airactuated, this removes the employee from having to manually operate the valve under pressure. The actuator comes with a visual indicator to show if the valve is in the “open” or “closed” position.

Efficient
The control box is conveniently located in the Driller’s doghouse and is operated by the driller. This allows faster connections, removes wait times and elliminates the chance of miscommunication and errors.

Air-Manifold

  • For well-sites that are not large enough or the rig configuration is not conducive to place a HIPASS unit, it is recommended to utilize an Air-Manifold
  • Like the HI-PASS, This system provides a safer and more efficient operation of making connections while drilling on air
  • The unit is powered by electrical over pneumatic air valves. The air valves are operated either by a local control or remote system that is located at the Driller’s station in the doghouse.
  • By automating the bypass process during air drilling, this system removes employees from the hazards of manually actuating air valves, thereby, decreasing the risk of injury
  • The remote is placed at the Driller’s control station to ensure the most experienced personnel operate the valves during drilling operations to decrease the risk of injury to other employees on the rig
  • To valves are actuated by push button. The Driller is trained to operate the valves as he would the mud-pumps on fluid, “Pumps On, Pumps Off”

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Pump Skid

The Pump-Skid is used for moving returns from the separator to be discharged downstream into the cuttings pit and/or a shaker system.

On the pump-skid you will find a separator monitoring control box, a VFD driven 4” Super T pump, capable of pumping up to 650 gal/min. with 4” Fig 100 hammer union connections, a power source (110VAC) to the flarestack, and a pump rate monitoring screen (FloCat).

Customers may elect to tie the monitoring system into their reporting system. Customized alarms may be set in the reporting system to alert the client of predetermined pressure readings & low water flow, to allow the initiation of mitigation controls.

Monitors:

  • Separator Pressure
  • Separator Water Level
  • Separator Water Flow
  • Separator Pressure

The pressure monitoring system allows the client to observe and record pressure readings that would indicate normal drilling operations or if the well-bore starts to unload.

Separator Water Level & Water Flow
The Level Monitor allows field personnel to visually observe the fluid level inside the separator, ensuring there is a constant water seal for full isolation of hydrocarbons to the backyard.

The Level Monitor also provides information if start to take a kick, the level will drastically decrease, meaning the hydrocarbons are putting pressure on the water sealer.

Measuring water flow is important to allow adjustment of the separator discharge rate to match the capacity of the shaker system. The system alarm alerts to blockage or loss of water in the water supply from the backyard, preventing a pack-off to occur.

Electric-Actuated Choke & Panel

  • Package includes electric-actuated choke and panel system.
  • Primary power is 110VAC with battery backup and manual override.
  • 3 1/16″-10M style drilling choke with electric actuator.
  • May be operated locally or by remote on the choke panel located in the driller’s doghouse
  • System is independently operated outside of other rig pressure conrol systems. In the event of complete rig failure, the WC Choke System will still be operational.
  • Choke panel can be moved around doghouse as needed. It is sized to fit through a standard man-door.
  • Electric gauges are calibrated to +/-10 PSI.
    Not affected by weather or fluid leaks.

Stroke Counter
Monitors up to 4 mud-pumps, digital display with push-button selections. There are no moving parts, the pump counters are installed in the inspection plates and operated electromagnetically, powered by battery with at least a two-year lifespan.

Mud Vent Valve

Patent Pending

Air-Actuated Lo-Torque Valve with Manual Override

Lo-Torque Valve Connections 2” 1502 H.U.

Operated Remotely

Power Requirements: 110VAC, 80PSI Air

Design
Uses the same style and size of Lo-Torque valve that is currently being used, Therefore no modifications are required for installation.

Safe
The relief is valve airactuated, this removes the employee from having to manually operate the valve under pressure. The actuator comes with a visual indicator to show if the valve is in the “open” or “closed” position.

Efficient
The control box is conveniently located in the Driller’s doghouse and is operated by the driller. This allows faster connections, removes wait times and elliminates the chance of miscommunication and errors.

Air-Manifold

  • For well-sites that are not large enough or the rig configuration is not conducive to place a HIPASS unit, it is recommended to utilize an Air-Manifold
  • Like the HI-PASS, This system provides a safer and more efficient operation of making connections while drilling on air
  • The unit is powered by electrical over pneumatic air valves. The air valves are operated either by a local control or remote system that is located at the Driller’s station in the doghouse.
  • By automating the bypass process during air drilling, this system removes employees from the hazards of manually actuating air valves, thereby, decreasing the risk of injury
  • The remote is placed at the Driller’s control station to ensure the most experienced personnel operate the valves during drilling operations to decrease the risk of injury to other employees on the rig
  • To valves are actuated by push button. The Driller is trained to operate the valves as he would the mud-pumps on fluid, “Pumps On, Pumps Off”

Road Crossing

Cement Bonnet