Dramatically improve formation connectivity

Looking to simplify completions? Nine’s SmartStart PLUS Time Delay Test + Frac Valve delivers precision-ported jetting, perfect timing of pressure tests, and better formation connection in one hassle-free package.

A time-delayed, pressure-activated sliding sleeve, SmartStart PLUS eliminates the need for tubing-conveyed perforating when completing the toe stage of horizontal wells. It gives you an initial point to break down the formation while establishing a pump-in port for long horizontal completions—allowing you to better meet maximum pressure-test requirements.

Features

  • Optional time-delay setting of 15, 30, or 60 minutes allows the operator to exceed regulatory casing integrity test requirements
  • Advanced Port Jetting™ Technology improves injectivity to the formation
  • One-piece mandrel design withstands burst pressure in excess of 20,000 psi
  • Opening sequence controlled by a fit-for-purpose rupture disc designed to resist plugging or bridging at the membrane
  • Mandrel design with TORQ Thru™ Technology maintains the casing-string integrity and yield torque ratings; the tool can be “through torqued” onto the casing string for ease of makeup
  • Exceeds all safety and environmental standards

A smart design, brilliantly built

SmartStart PLUS features an opening piston and fluid-metering chamber that allows time for two or more of these devices to be actuated prior to the valve opening. The delay between device activation and the opening of the ports gives the operator time to reach a predetermined casing test pressure.

Run as an integral part of the casing string, SmartStart PLUS tools may be used in both cemented and non-cemented wellbores. Upon reaching actuating pressure, which is controlled by a special rupture disc, there is an approximate lapse of 15, 30 or 60 minutes before opening, depending on the model.

Works fast and worth its salt

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SmartStart PLUS® 15 Time Delay Test + Frac Valve

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TC-MV-450-0004.55.653.346.0015325°6.81500019000
TC-MV-450-000-SE4.55.653.346.0015375°6.81500019000
TC-MV-455-00005.05.653.346.0015325°6.81500019000
TC-MV-455-0000-SE5.05.653.346.0015375°6.81500019000
TC-MV-551-00005.56.53.755.2515325°7.52000021000
TC-MV-570-00005.57.384.605.2515325°7.52000020000
TC-MV-577-00005.57.384.675.2515375°7.52000020000
TC-MV-575-00005.57.504.505.2515325°7.52000023000

SmartStart PLUS® 30 Time Delay Test + Frac Valve

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TC-MV-450-000-EX4.55.653.346.0030325°6.81500019000
TC-MV-450-000-EX-SE4.55.653.346.0030375°6.81500019000
TC-MV-455-0000-EX5.05.653.346.0030325°6.81500019000
TC-MV-455-0000-EX-SE5.05.653.346.0030375°6.81500019000
TC-MV-551-0000-EX5.56.883.755.2530325°7.52000021000
TC-MV-551-0000-EX-SE5.56.883.755.2530375°7.52000021000
TC-MV-570-0000-EX5.57.384.605.2530325°7.52000020000
TC-MV-577-0000-EX5.57.384.675.2530375°7.52000020000
TC-MV-575-0000-EX5.57.504.505.2530325°7.52000020000

*60 minute tools are available upon request

“We continue to adopt new technologies as they become feasible. For example, we recently began employing a rigless toe prep technology that enabled us to cut our pre-frac oil well prep cost by more than 50%.” VP Operations - Ohio, Oklahoma and Louisiana

Ask Nine

When you live on the cutting edge, you field a lot of questions. If you don’t find the answers you need here, please reach out to us directly.

  • How does SmartStart PLUS save time and money?

    As the full name suggests, the SmartStart PLUS Time Delay Test + Frac Valve combines a number of utilities in a single, precision component. Because it can perfectly time and port the pressure jets, it eliminates much of the guesswork normally involved in completions. It also eliminates the need for tubing-conveyed perforating during the toe stage of horizontal wells, allowing you to meet maximum casing pressure test requirements.

  • How many time-delay options are offered?

    The SmartStart PLUS features optional time-delay settings of 15, 30, or 60 minutes, allowing you to exceed regulatory casing integrity test requirements.

  • What is the safety record of this product?

    With a significantly smaller footprint on the wellsite, the SmartStart PLUS exceeds all safety and environmental standards without sacrificing speed or reliability. It has performed successfully all over North America at temperatures of up to 400°F for durations of more than 360 days.

  • How much faster is the SmartStart PLUS compared to alternative stage 1 completion solutions?

    In a field comparison with two competitor brands, SmartStart was able to complete six wells in 8 hours. For the same number of wells, alternative solutions took 72 hours (TCP) and 42 hours (SingleToe Sub).

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