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Designed and Manufactured for Speed and Reliability During Frac Operations Boss Hog frac plugs are short, fast and strong. More than 35,000 Boss Hog plugs have been run without presets, installed without damaging the casing, and have held pressures exceeding 10,000 psi during frac stage treatments. The Downhole Technology Boss Hog frac plug delivers a step-change in composite plug performance. Half the length and weight of most competitive plugs, they can be run at twice the speed and drilled out in less than half the time of other composites while still returning small-sized debris. Boss Hog plugs also require significantly less water volume during pumpdown, and only one pump truck is needed, which means savings between $2,000 and $4,000 per day and in some conditions reducing the need to upgrade to higher-pressure iron. With these advantages, operators have saved tens of thousands of dollars per well by switching to Boss Hog frac plugs. Engineered for Lowest Total Cost of Operations Downhole Technology s composite plugs represent a total reengineering of plug design and construction. Instead of making incremental improvements on legacy plug designs from the 1990s, Downhole Technology engineered Boss Hog plugs from the ground up to eliminate problems inherent with older-generation composite plugs, such as slow running speeds, excessive water use, premature setting, failure under pressure and long drillout times. The Boss Hog plug s design eliminates the shortcomings of competitive plugs in all these areas to achieve the lowest total cost of operations. Quality, In-house Manufacturing Downhole Technology is committed to the highest product quality, so we perform all manufacturing at our own plant in Houston, Texas. Boss Hog plug construction begins with the industry s highestquality composite material. We produce our composite material under tightly controlled temperature and humidity conditions to meet exact specifications. Composite material is tested at every stage of manufacture, assuring maximum quality and traceability. Our filament-wound composite material is stronger than composites fabricated from sheets and produces finer cuttings that flow back more easily during drillout. All composite parts are machined in our facility by machinists experienced at working with this strong, lightweight material. Each Boss Hog component undergoes rigorous quality inspection, and after assembly in our plant, every 50th completed plug is tested in our dedicated frac plug laboratory to assure rated performance. www.downholetechnology.com
Simple Design for Efficiency and Reliability Boss Hog plugs have a simple design, with fewer than half the parts used in competitive plugs, so they are easier to handle and less likely to lose components or set prematurely while being run into the wellbore. And because Boss Hog plugs are smaller than competitive plugs, they produce significantly less cuttings during drillout. Our unique composite top slip is constructed of one piece to avoid breakage and presets, and it features carbide-free mild steel buttons that hold firm, prevent casing damage and are easily drilled out. Our Heli-Seal fluid control system captures fluid while the plug is pumped down, enabling plugs to be run at speeds up to 600 ft/min while pumping at just 8 bbl/min, even in long lateral sections. Boss Hog plugs use 40% less water to deploy plugs and perforating guns than competitive plug designs. Our one-piece segmented lower slip, manufactured from a proprietary cast blend material, holds the plug at high pressure and enables predictable drillouts. The plug s tapered nose makes it easy to maneuver past casing collars, around curves and through doglegs in the well. The Boss Hog frac plug is easy to handle at the wellsite. Plugs are made up quickly using our specially designed adapter kit, which is compatible with Owen, Baker and standard hydraulic setting tools. We provide running procedures to wireline operators for the Boss Hog plug s reduced-rate deployment in multi wells and increased deployment speeds in single wells. Short, Fast, Strong Boss Hog plugs are short, fast and strong. They are the result of the latest composite materials science, rigorous testing and an in-depth understanding of the plug-and-perforate completion process. More than 35,000 Boss Hog plugs have been run successfully without presets in major basins throughout the U.S. and Canada. To gain the important operational advantages and cost savings of Boss Hog frac plugs, contact your Downhole Technology representative today.
Boss Hog Frac Plug Design Boss Hog at a Glance One-piece composite slip reliable setting without indi vidual slips Carbide-free buttons prevent casing/roller cone damage Heli-Seal fluid pro - pulsion system enables faster run-in speeds, averaging 40% fluids savings, or allows lower-rate pumpdowns, reducing pressure on placed proppant Lower slip proprietary cast blend is easy to drill, holds more than 10,000 psi with minimal casing damage, prevents presets Composite tapered nose easily moves past joints and deposits during deployment Boss Hog frac plugs are available in ball drop, ball check and bridge plug configurations. Half the length and weight of typical frac plugs results in less debris during drillout, composite material produces smaller cuttings 17 in. 32 in. No presets in more than 35,000 runs Shorter than typical frac plugs Travels easily through tight turns Can accommodate added gun in the tool string Significant reduction in debris 600+ ft/min pumpdown speed Less run time Tight doglegs, long laterals and up inclines Predictable 7- to 15-min drillout time Half the length and weight of other frac plugs Less bit wear Less returns 40% less water for pumpdown Fewer barrels per minute Lower total volume Less flowback Less disposal One-piece composite top slip Reliably sets as one cohesive section No individual slips to break Reduces potential debris in wellbore Carbide-free buttons Eliminate destructive casing damage Heli-Seal fluid propulsion system Can be run in at faster speeds averaging a 40% reduction in fluids use Lower slip Makes the Boss Hog plug easily drillable Proprietary cast blend holds more than 10,000 psi with minimal casing damage Key component in the 35,000+ runs with no presets Composite tapered nose Maneuvers swiftly in tortuous wells Flowback allowed due to anti-ball seal area on bottom of plug Standard setting kits Mates with Owen, Baker and standard hydraulic setting tools
Boss Hog frac plugs save you money because they lower fluid requirements, save time during fracturing and drillout, and mean your well can come online more quickly. The table on the right shows typical cost savings for single- and multiwell pads using Boss Hog frac plugs. Contact Downhole Technology today for a real-time demonstration of how Boss Hog frac plugs can dramatically improve your bottom line. Savings Source Single Well Multiwell (Per Well) Fluid savings $ 3,676 $ 3,374 Pump truck savings $ 63,360 Time savings for frac spread $ 59,364 Well online sooner (frac) $ 33,570 $ 11,603 Time savings for drillout $ 54,015 $ 54,015 Well online sooner (drillout) $ 38,081 $ 38,081 Total $188,706 $170,433 Savings per plug $ 5,550 $ 5,012 Boss Hog Plug Specifications Plug Weight OD Casing Casing 3.5 13.5 3.852 3.992 17.1 3.672 3.835 250 10,000 8,000 9 16.5 250 10,000 8,000 10 16.5 3.875 18 5 4.194 4.360 250 10,000 8,000 14 17 4.125 26 5.5 4.391 4.604 250 10,000 8,000 14 18 4.25 23 5.5 77 4.764 250 10,000 8,000 14 18 4.375 17 4.818 4.975 5.5 20 4.694 4.867 250 10,000 8,000 15 18.5 Boss Hog Plug Specifications Plug Weight OD Casing Casing 3.5 13.5 3.852 3.992 17.1 3.672 3.835 250 10,000 0.75 8 15.5 1.75 250 10,000 0.75 9 15 1.75 3.875 18 5 4.194 4.360 250 10,000 0.875 13 17 2 4.125 26 5.5 4.391 4.604 250 10,000 0.875 13 18 2 4.25 23 5.5 77 4.764 250 10,000 1 13 17.5 2.125 4.375 17 4.818 4.975 5.5 20 4.694 4.867 250 10,000 1.25 14 17.5 2.125 Boss Hog Ball Check Plug Specifications Plug Weight OD Casing Casing 3.5 13.5 3.852 3.992 17.1 3.672 3.835 250 10,000 0.625 10 16.5 0.938 250 10,000 0.75 10 17 1.063 17 4.818 4.975 4.375 20 5.5 4.694 4.867 250 10,000 1.25 15 17.5 1 23 77 4.764 Boss Hog Ball-in-Place Plug Specifications Plug Weight OD Casing Casing 250 10,000 0.75 11 16.5 1.63 17 4.818 4.975 4.375 20 5.5 4.694 4.867 250 10,000 1 15 18 1.438 23 77 4.764
Quality Control Equals High Performance During every stage of manufacture, Downhole Technology s Boss Hog frac plugs undergo rigorous testing in our dedicated lab and downhole simu - lator (photo below). One out of every 50 manufac - tured plugs is destructively tested under simulated downhole con ditions to verify design perfor mance. Results shown at right are maximum pressure ratings achieved by each plug model in various casing sizes and temperature ranges. Max. Pressure (kpsi) Max. Pressure (kpsi) Boss Hog Frac Plug Performance 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 26-lbm 17-lbm 5-in. 18-lbm 3.875-in. Ball in Place -in. 11.6-lbm Ambient Ball Check CASING SIZE 20-lbm 175 F CASING SIZE -in. 13.5-lbm 250 F 275 F Ball in Place -in. 13.5-lbm 20-lbm 23-lbm -in. 15.1-lbm Ambient 175 F 250 F 7123 Breen Drive Houston, Texas 77086 (281) 820-2545 (855) 254-2085 www.downholetechnology.com 2015 Downhole Technology LLC