The use of frac and flow iron in oilfield operations is critical for ensuring efficiency and safety during hydraulic fracturing and flowback processes. These components are subjected to extreme pressures and harsh operating conditions, making regular maintenance and recertification essential for maintaining operational integrity and avoiding potential hazards.

The Recertification Process

The recertification of frac and flow iron involves a comprehensive evaluation of each component to ensure it meets industry standards and is fit for continued use. The process typically includes the following steps:

• Prepare and Clean All Surfaces

• Visual Inspection

• Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UT)

• Grind Wings and Buff Threads 

• Replace Seals 

• Hydrostatic Testing 

• Tear Down and Rebuild (if needed)

• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) 

• Replace Certification Band 

• Sandblast 

• Paint

Certifications and Documentation

Once the equipment has been inspected, tested, and repaired, it is issued with updated certification documents. These records provide a detailed account of the recertification process and the equipment’s compliance with industry standards.

S&H Testing performs leak inspections of piping components and process units, using traditional equipment and procedures that conform to EPA Reference Method 21.

• Leak Detection and Repair via Method 21

• Optical Gas Imaging (OGI)

• Greenhouse Gas Inspections

• Tank Seal Inspections

• Secondary Leak Screening Technologies

• Visible Emissions Evaluations

• DOT Pipeline Surveys

• Emissions Quantification via High Flow Sampler

• Ultrasonic Technology

• OPGAL Camera Solutions

LDAR Consulting & Support Services

Along with our detection and measurement technology and expertise, S&H Testing LLC's comprehensive LDAR offering includes a portfolio of ancillary services.

• Inspection and Maintenance Plans

• Custom Regulatory Training

• Third Party Audits/Gap Assessments

• Tank Maintenance Solutions

• LDAR program development

• Online Data Management

Data Management & Reporting Software

To help address the substantial challenge in managing and tracking recorded monitoring data, our suite of software systems are an effective data management solution to help achieve and maintain compliance.

• Centralized Online Database

• Custom Field Data Entry Software

• Mobile Android Application

Our inspectors have been properly trained and certified and regularly perform API 653 tank inspections. 

Mechanical Integrity Program Capabilities

• Thickness Inspections

• Engineering Evaluations

• Corrosion Rate and Remaining Life Determination

• Fitness for Service Evaluations (FFS)

Targeted Inspections

Our targeted API 653 tank inspections look to find and quantify such damage and deterioration phenomenon as:

• Corrosion Rate

• Remaining Life

• Under Floor Corrosion

• Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)

• Tide Line and Corrosion Zones

• Settlement and Planar Tilt

Process Equipment and Risk Mediation

Our inspections are tailored to your process equipment and risk mediation programs such as:

• Mechanical Integrity Program (MIP)

• Process Safety Management (PSM)

• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC)

• Flammable or Hazardous Chemicals

• Proprietary Process Chemicals

Equipment Condition

S&H Testing LLC utilizes the following test methodologies in our inspections to gain a thorough understanding of the condition of your equipment:

• Visual Inspections (VT)

• Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT)

• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)

• Penetrant Testing (PT)