FPV Defender™ Production Stinger

Product Overview

The FPV Defender™ Production Stinger is a downhole flow-control device installed directly below the ESP pump to open FPV bi-directional valves during deployment and provide a controlled flow path during production. The tool ensures reliable annulus isolation, stable ESP operation, and safe retrieval during servicing.

Key Features

  • Trips open FPV bi-directional valves on set-down and locks them open for production
  • Integrated check valve isolates upper annulus when the ESP is shut down
  • External sealing system directs all production flow through the stinger ID
  • Angled upper ports deliver produced fluids into the ESP intake
  • Straight pickup retrieval together with the ESP assembly

Applications & Production Scenarios

  • ESP wells requiring reliable annulus isolation without kill fluids
  • High-temperature deviated wells where ESP spacing must compensate for thermal growth
  • Wells using FPV Defender™ bi-directional barrier valves
  • Operations requiring rapid ESP pull and re-run with minimal intervention

Advantages

  • Dual-function design: valve actuation + production conduit in a single tool
  • Internal check valve provides automatic isolation without additional intervention tools
  • Seal-to-PBR interface ensures clean, controlled flow and prevents ESP compression during heat-up
  • Fully retrievable with ESP—no secondary fishing interface required

Compatibility

  • Fully compatible with FPV Defender™ Valve Assembly
  • Lands into Anchor Latch Sub with Polished Bore
  • Designed for all ESP configurations using Frontier Oil Tools FPV systems

Certifications & Quality Assurance

  • Manufactured to Frontier Oil Tools quality standards
  • Pressure-tested to specified ratings
  • Compliant with standard ESP completion QA/QC procedures

Technical Specifications

Operational Parameters

Parameter Value
Internal Pressure Rating 5,000 psi (34.47 MPa)
Temperature Rating 300°F (149°C)
Valve Function Integrated internal check valve
Flow Path Through-ID with angled discharge ports

Mechanical Specifications

Component Specification
Connection Lands into FPV polished bore
Seal System External stinger seals (4× standard seal elements)
Assembly Installed directly below ESP pump
Retrieval Straight pick-up with ESP

Survivability / Limits

Parameter Value
Operational Mode Continuous ESP production
Isolation Capability Complete upper annulus isolation when ESP is offline
Seal Engagement Full engagement inside FPV PBR