What is a Chiksan Style Flowline?

A Chiksan Flowline is a system of high-pressure steel pipes and swivels used to transport fluids on oil and gas well sites. The name “Chiksan” comes from the original manufacturer, which popularized the use of swivel joints in flowline systems. The key feature of a Chiksan style Flowline is its flexibility and durability, allowing it to withstand the high pressures involved in drilling, cementing, fracturing, and other well operations.

Key Components and Their Functions Manufactured and Supply By PME Industrial

Integral Pup Joint: These are sections of straight pipe with integral unions on both ends, allowing for quick and secure connections without the need for additional threaded fittings. They come in various lengths to adjust the flowline’s path.

Swivel Joint: The core of the Chiksan style flowline system. A swivel joint is a steel pipe fitting with ball bearings that allows it to rotate 360 degrees, providing flexibility to the flowline. This rotation is crucial for absorbing vibration and movement, especially during pumping operations.

Cementing and Circulating Hose Loop: A flexible assembly of swivel joints and pup joints, typically configured in a “U” or “L” shape. The Cementing and Circulating Hose Loop is used to connect the cement pump to the wellhead, providing the flexibility needed to handle high-pressure fluids during cementing and circulating operations.

Integral Fittings: These are high-pressure fittings with integral union connections, rated for 6000 Psi, 10,000 Psi, 15,000 PSI. The FIG 1502 designation refers to the specific union connection style. Common integral fittings include:

Longsweep Elbow: A pipe elbow with a large radius curve, designed to minimize pressure drop and turbulence, making it ideal for high-flow applications.

Tee: A T-shaped fitting used to split or combine flow from different lines, normally with union ends like FIG 602, FIG1002, FIG1502 Male x Female.

Flange Union Crossover: A fitting that connects a flanged pipe to an integral union flowline, allowing for seamless integration between different types of systems.

Data Header: A specialized section of the flowline that includes ports for connecting pressure gauges, temperature sensors, and other data-gathering equipment to monitor fluid properties in real-time.

Test Plug: A high-pressure device used to seal off a section of the flowline, allowing for hydrostatic testing to ensure the integrity and safety of the system before use.

PME Treating Iron Flowlines are essential for a wide range of oilfield applications, including:

Cementing: Connecting cement pumps to the wellhead.

Fracturing: Transporting high-pressure fracturing fluid.

Well Testing: Moving fluid to and from test equipment.

Drilling & Completion: Providing flexible connections for fluid circulation.

By combining these components, a Chiksan style Flowline PME Industrial produce creates a reliable, high-pressure system that is both safe and adaptable to the demanding conditions of the oil and gas industry.