Burst Discs
Product Overview
Burst Discs provide controlled, pressure-activated isolation for critical well construction, stimulation, and production operations. Engineered for predictable actuation at defined pressure thresholds, they enable operators to manage pressure events safely and without intervention.
Key Features
- Precision-calibrated rupture pressures tailored to well design
- Simple, single-use barrier for predictable pressure-triggered activation
- High-reliability performance validated through field deployment
- Robust construction compatible with harsh downhole environments
- Cost-effective alternative to mechanical actuation systems
Applications & Drilling Scenarios
- Hydraulic fracturing and stimulation operations
- Controlled pressure testing of completion strings
- Zonal isolation without mechanical intervention
- Activation sequences for multi-stage completions
- Pressure-triggered wellbore operations in complex environments
Advantages
- Fully customizable rupture thresholds improve operational precision
- Simple, non-mechanical design reduces failure points and intervention risk
- Proven field reliability across a wide range of well conditions
Compatibility
- Integrates into a variety of completion tools and assemblies
- Can be configured for multiple casing sizes and metallurgy requirements
- Suitable for vertical, deviated, and horizontal wells
Certifications & Quality Assurance
- Manufactured under Frontier International QA/QC processes
- Pressure calibration validated through controlled testing
Technical Specifications
Operational Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Activation Method | Pressure-triggered rupture |
| Rupture Pressure Range | Customizable per application |
| Function | Single-use pressure barrier |
| Typical Use Cases | Pressure tests, stimulation events, staged isolation |
Mechanical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material Options | Application-specific alloys |
| Configuration | Customizable disc geometry |
| Installation | Integrated within completion or tool assembly |
| Compatibility | Standard oilfield connection sizes (on request) |
Survivability / Limits
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature Rating | Application-dependent |
| Pressure Integrity (Pre-Rupture) | Designed to withstand operational loads up to calibrated rupture point |
| Post-Rupture Behavior | Full opening to allow unobstructed flow; no actuation debris (design-dependent) |