FASTConnect
Frac Automated Switch Technology
Developed to resolve conventional zipper manifold rig up difficulties and intensive maintenance issues, the patented technology of the FET AMT FASTConnect system provides an automated operations system that significantly improves efficiency by safely reducing the transition time between pumping frac stages.
Available in a 7” configuration, the system eliminates the need for gate valve redress and expensive greasing. The FASTConnect system eliminates valve misalignment and valve manipulation between stages. The portable unit requires little maintenance and can follow the frac spread from location to location with quick turnaround times. Wireline operations are uninterrupted due to the remote operation of the FASTConnect system.
| FEATURE | ZIPPER Manifold | FASTConnect |
| Costly gate valve repairs | Rebuild two gate valves per well | No gate valves |
| Maintenance down time (between well pads) | Requires complete furbishment | No down time |
| SIMOPS Capabilities | Restricted | Unrestricted |
| Red Zone Size | All wells on pad | Single well |
| Estimated transition time per stage (min.) | 20 | 5 |
SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN RED ZONE
By reducing the exclusion zone, the proprietary FASTConnect system allows wireline re-head/plug & perf load, frac valve maintenance, and frac operations to all take place at the same time, which significantly improves Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS).
Estimated Transition Time
LESS THAN 5 MINUTES
Benefits:
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- Reduce Maintenance, No valve refurbishment
- Lower total cost of ownership, Improved asset utilization
- Shorten well transition time, No gate valves to grease
- Increase SIMOPS, Smaller red zone
