The Ball Drop Frac Sleeve is utilized in multi-stage reservoir stimulation. An actuating ball is dropped from surface to the corresponding ball seat down hole. The ball and ball seat sizes are stepped up from smallest to largest (toe to heal). Once a ball is dropped and pumped down onto a seat, hydraulic differential pressure causes the inner sleeve to shift down opening the sleeve. The opening of the sleeve provides communication with the reservoir allowing the stimulation to begin. This process is repeated until every sleeve is opened and the hydraulic fracturing process is complete.
Ball Drop Frac Sleeve
- 10,000 psi differential pressure rating
- 50+ stages
- Full casing ID (inner diameter) after drill out
- Field adjustable opening pressure
- Compact design for ease of handling
- Ball & seat optimized to give required pressure rating
- Compatible with dissolvable or composite frac balls
- Flow area through ports greater than liner ID
- Re-closeable options available
To see the specifications, please view page 2 of the PDF.