Fracturing Manifold Layout With Isolated High-Pressure Lines
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current well stimulation and treatment processes face challenges in efficiently managing pressure equalization and simultaneous treatment of multiple wells, leading to logistical and time-related inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A centralized well treatment facility with a manifold system that allows for isolated, high-pressure flow to multiple wells, incorporating a hydration blender, mixing blender, and modular chemical and proppant storage systems, controlled by a central control system for precise fluid management and simultaneous fracturing operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If pressure equalization conduits are used to inject fluids into multiple wells, then fluid pressure balancing is achieved, but simultaneous high-pressure fracturing of multiple wells cannot be performed
Solution Approach 1:
The manifold system is divided into multiple isolated high-pressure conduit lines, each capable of independently delivering pressurized fluid to different wells. This segmentation allows each well to receive full fracturing pressure simultaneously without pressure equalization between wells, resolving the contradiction between pressure balancing and simultaneous fracturing capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If mobile equipment is moved from pad to pad to treat multiple wells, then each well receives treatment, but operation time and logistical complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple well treatment capabilities are merged into a single centralized manifold location. The manifold system integrates multiple high-pressure conduit lines that can simultaneously service multiple wells from one location, eliminating the need to move equipment between pads and significantly reducing operation time while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The manifold system is designed as a universal platform that can simultaneously perform fracturing operations on multiple wells. The system incorporates multiple conduit lines and control mechanisms that enable a single piece of equipment to serve multiple functions and multiple wells concurrently, rather than requiring dedicated equipment for each well.
3Productivity
If centralized manifold system with isolated high-pressure lines is used, then simultaneous fracturing of multiple wells is enabled, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into modular components including multiple isolated high-pressure conduit lines, individual control valves for each well, and a centralized manifold structure. This modular segmentation manages complexity by organizing functions into discrete, manageable units that can be independently controlled and maintained.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure provides a manifold comprising a trailer and a piping system. The piping system is disposed on top of the trailer, wherein the piping system comprises a low-pressure system and a high-pressure system. The low-pressure system comprises a first set of conduits and a second set of conduits. The high-pressure system comprises a first conduit line disposed at a first side of the trailer, a second conduit line disposed at a second side of the trailer, wherein the second conduit line is fluidly isolated from the first conduit line, and a plurality of arms disposed along each of the first conduit line and the second conduit line.