Tag: HPS
One afternoon in August, an operator called Valiant needing to replace a horizontal pump at a saltwater disposal site. Valiant responded just like any other day: a Valiant technician arrived on site, inspected the equipment, and diagnosed the failure as a broken shaft. Replacing the pump would be a quick fix, but there was another…
In most cases, pump manufacturers are concerned about the effects of overheating equipment, but what do you need to know about horizontal pumps when the temperature dips below freezing? Even in warmer regions, it can be hard to predict the magnitude of a winter storm until it strikes. To help operators understand the effects of…
Valiant helps horizontal pump operators reduce unplanned downtime by stopping vibration problems at the source. Coyanosa, Texas – Challenged with severe vibration causing frequent shutdowns and reduced productivity, a horizontal pump operator called on Valiant to restore flow and pressure at a Permian saltwater disposal site. While not always obvious, vibration problems in horizontal pumping…
When one operator needed a quick turnaround on two horizontal pumping units for a saltwater disposal application in the Permian Basin, Valiant was able to turn on a dime, providing two VG9000 Aquarius horizontal pumps within 4 weeks from receiving the order. Handling produced water in the oilfield is a job that requires efficiency and…
AUGUST 2019 Every year, World Oil recognizes leaders and technologies that are helping revolutionize the way oil is produced for lasting impacts. This year, Valiant was proud to make the list with our Aquarius® Horizontal Pumping Solutions as a finalist in the Best Water Management Technology Award. The Aquarius Horizontal Pumping Solutions product line (designed…
Enverus reports U.S. shale oil production at approximately 7.5 million barrels per day. To reach the oil in these tight formations, operators pump huge volumes of water into the rock through fracking, so that hydrocarbons can flow more freely to the surface. With some basins producing between 7 and 10 times as much water to…
When your operations are on standby due to power restrictions, you want a company that can deliver quality HPS startup service at the drop of a hat. For many operators in the Permian, power supply restrictions are straining production schedules. Due to the increasing demand for output needed to support oilfield activity, utility companies are…
Equipment isn’t cheap. So, when one operator needed an HPS system for a saltwater disposal well in a new reservoir, they weren’t going to do it on a guess. To save the customer time and get the right-sized equipment installed as soon as possible, Valiant implemented a quick solution to test out the well. Water…
For many oil producers in South America, water injection plays a crucial role in maximizing oil recovery. This was especially true for one operator in Peru who faced the challenge of establishing a complete water processing facility and injection system to keep their production profitable. By leveraging engineering expertise and extensive field experience, Valiant was…