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Well Activation & Safety Protection Valves

Well Activation & Safety Protection Valves

Well Activation & Safety Protection Valves

Product catalog summary
Overview
Continental Disc Corporation offers Well Activation and Safety Protection Rupture Discs for downhole applications in oil and gas wells. These discs are designed to release pressure for tool activation or to protect components from overpressure, ensuring high accuracy and reliability.
Product Configurations
The rupture discs come in two configurations based on burst direction:
  • Type A (External Pressure): Activates downhole equipment from the annulus during drilling or completion.
  • Type I (Internal Pressure): Protects equipment from overpressure within tubing or drill string and activates tools from internal pressure.
Features
  • Simple pressure activation device.
  • Accurate and reliable performance.
  • Corrosion-resistant materials.
  • Quick response times in milliseconds.
  • Rugged design compatible with standard port dimensions.
  • Quick delivery to minimize operational downtime.
Benefits
  • WMR Design: Machined Reverse Acting design for high pressure solutions up to 20,000 psig, made from Alloy 625.
  • WSP Design: Welded Tension Acting design for low pressure solutions down to 1,000 psig, made from Alloy 600 and 316 SS.
Application Solutions
Case Study 1: A service company replaced shear pins with WSP Rupture Discs for hydraulic fracturing, achieving high accuracy and reliability.
Case Study 2: A tool manufacturer improved activation pressure accuracy and flow rate by using WMR Rupture Discs, preventing fluid build-up and maintaining performance.
Specifications
  • WSP Rupture Disc: Low pressure solutions, materials include Alloy 600 and 316 SS, operating pressures up to 90% of burst pressure, maximum temperature 450°F.
  • WMR Rupture Disc: High pressure solutions, materials include Alloy 625, operating pressures up to 90% of burst pressure, maximum temperature 450°F.
Burst Pressures and Temperatures
Tables provide detailed burst pressures and temperatures for both Type A and Type I configurations, with specified and nominal pressures listed for various temperatures.
Installation
Both WMR and WSP discs are designed for installation in specific port configurations, ensuring proper fit and function.
Installation Specifications
The WMR Rupture Disc is installed using the WMR-TT Torque Tool, made from 304 stainless steel, requiring a standard 1/4” hex key. Figures illustrate the installation process.
Product Features
Customized rupture disc solutions are tailored for the oil and gas industry, suitable for high pressure and high temperature environments, with options for reverse acting or tension type rupture discs. Materials such as Alloy 600 and Alloy C276 are available for high backpressure scenarios.
MRA Rupture Disc
The MRA (Machined Reverse Acting) Rupture Disc is a single-use device integrating the rupture disc membrane and body into one unit, ideal for high pressure pumps, hydraulic fracturing, and downhole applications.
Customization and Expertise
Continental Disc Corporation offers specialized solutions for pressure relief challenges, leveraging 50 years of expertise. Their Product Development Group and Special Products Group are skilled in working with exotic materials and meeting unique client requirements.
Contact Information
Headquarters are located in Liberty, MO, USA, with additional offices in the Netherlands, China, and India. Contact details for each location are provided for further inquiries.
Disclaimer
Continental Disc Corporation reserves the right to modify the information without notice. Product parameters are based on United States customary units, with metric values provided for reference.
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ACTIVATION AND SAFETY PROTECTION RUPTURE DISCS FOR DOWNHOLE ACTIVATION OR OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION Continental Disc Corporation Well Activation and Safety Protection Rupture Discs are engineered specifically for downhole applications involving all aspects of producing a well ... exploration, drilling, completion and production. Designed to release pressure to activate downhole tools in the well or to protect downhole components from overpressure failure, our Well Activation and Safety Protection Product Family uses rupture disc technology to achieve high accuracy and reliability. These rupture discs can replace shear pins and other moving devices in most applications and save valuable time and labor on the well-site. Both the WMR and WSP Rupture Discs are offered in two configurations, Type A and Type I, depending on required burst direction: Type A (External Pressure) Well Activation and Safety Protection Rupture Discs can be used to activate downhole equipment/tools from the annulus during drilling or completion operations. Type I (Internal Pressure) Well Activation and Safety Protection Rupture Discs can be used to protect downhole equipment /tools from overpressure within tubing or drill string. Type I rupture discs are also designed to activate downhole equipment/tools from pressure: internal from the tubing or drill string. The Well Activation and Safety Protection Product is offered in two versions: The Machined Reverse Acting design (WMR) is a single-piece design with a rupture disc machined out of Alloy 625. The WMR Rupture Disc provides high pressure solutions up to 20,000 psig. The Welded Tension Acting design (WSP) is a three-piece design with an Alloy 600 rupture disc welded to a 316 SS inlet and outlet. The WSP Rupture Disc provides low pressure solutions down to 1,000 psig. FEATURES Simple pressure activation device Accurate, reliable and consistent rupture disc performance Corrosive resistant materials of construction Quick opening rupture discs have response times in milliseconds Rugged and reliable design Designed to mate with standard/existing port dimensions BENEFITS Quick delivery keeps your operation running smoothly and on-time Simple pressure activation allows operators to activate downhole tools and devices at any depth without relying on pyrotechnics, electronic signals or mechanical systems Easily replaceable parts save drilling and production time by reducing down-time The rupture disc is designed to be self-protecting, minimizing damage by downhole debris PERFO RMANC E

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APPLICATION SOLUTIONS WSP Rupture Discs Used for Tool Activation of DrillStem Testing, Replacing Shear Pins WMR Rupture Discs Used for High Viscous Downhole Applications THE ISSUE: An oil and gas service company was designing ¼” HEX. a downhole tool to perforate and hydraulic fracture a well using shear pins. The shear pins did not perform to a high level of accuracy during the development stage of the downhole tool. The service company determined the shear pin performance would not be acceptable ½” for downhole operation. THE ISSUE: An international downhole tool manufacturer was experiencing...

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Machined Reverse Acting Welded Tension Acting The Machined Reverse Acting design (WMR) provides high pressure solutions up to 20,000 psig. The WMR Rupture Disc membrane is closer to the process media, which reduces the possibility of process build-up. Process buildup may adversely affect the burst pressure. The Welded Tension Acting design (WSP) provides low pressure solutions as low as 1,000 psig. The WSP Rupture Disc is a versatile rupture disc for downhole applications including cementing, completion and hydraulic fracturing applications. The Machined Reverse Acting technology allows the rupture...

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TABLE 1 // Type A // List of Standard Burst Pressures and Temperatures PRODUCT TYPE PART NUMBER SPECIFIED BURST PRESSURE AT TEMPERATURE (PSIG) BURST PRESSURE AT TEMPERATURE (PSIG) WMR // Machined Reverse Acting Rupture Disc WSP // Welded Tension Acting Rupture Disc Burst Pressures & Temperatures Bold type indicates specified burst pressure. Regular type indicates estimated nominal burst pressure for other temperatur

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WELL ACTIVATION AND SAFETY PROTECTION DATASHEET // PAGE E TABLE 2 // TYPE I // List of Standard Burst Pressures and Temperatures BURST PRESSURE BURST PRESSURE AT TEMPERATURE (PSIG) Bold type indicates specified burst pressure. Regular type indicates estimated nominal burst pressure for other temperatures.

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WMR/WSP INSTALLATION Both the WMR and WSP Well Activation and Safety Protection Rupture Discs are designed to be installed in the port shown in Figure 1. A The WSP Rupture Disc is to be installed into the threaded port using a standard 1/4” hex key. See Figure 3 for an illustration of this installation. The WMR Rupture Disc is to be installed into the threaded port utilizing the WMR-TT Torque Tool (Figure 2). The WMR-TT is made from 304 SS and to be used with a standard 1/4” hex key. See Figure 4 for an illustration of this installation. FIGURE 1 // PORT DETAIL PLEASE NOTE: WMR-TT is sold separately...

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CUSTOMIZED RUPTURE DISC SOLUTIONS Customized rupture disc solutions are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the oil and gas industry. If the rupture disc is intended to be used upstream or downstream, for pressure protection or activation, Continental Disc Corporation customized solutions is the right choice! Welded rupture disc devices are designed to meet the needs of the oil & gas industry. These designs are available with reverse acting or tension type rupture discs, for high pressure and high temperature applications. The material of construction of the assembly is available...

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Pressure Equipment Directive of Performance Under Pressure® NOTE: Product parameters are based on United States customary units. Values in metric units are provided for reference only. HEADQUARTERS // 3160 W. Heartland Drive Liberty, MO 64068 USA Ph (816) 792 1500 | Fax (816) 792 2277 [email protected] THE NETHERLANDS Energieweg 20 2382 NJ Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk The Netherlands Ph +(31) 71 5412221 | Fax +(31) 71 5414361 [email protected] Room 1312, Tower B, COFCO Plaza No. 8 JianGuoMenNei Avenue Beijing (10005), P.R. China Ph +(86) 10 522 4885 | Fax +(86) 10 6522 2885 [email protected] 423/P/11,...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.