July 2023 Information Journal

Dual Electric Blender on Test Pad

Greg’s Guide

Currently, several new Dual Electric Blenders are being tested, as shown in the referenced picture. Utilizing a Trailer-Mounted Genset with a prime power of 1,825 kW is generating 480V. For this application, a 13,800V step-up transformer is being utilized for the necessary input power to the unit(s). FIP has the flexibility to change the configuration based on input power requirements.

To help avoid non-productive utilization of equipment, endurance testing is an important phase of Freemyer Industrial Pressure's process, which is crucial to identify possible abnormalities that may unexpectedly surface post-delivery. Our testing facility is equipped to pull full horsepower for fracturing units at various rates and pressures. Cooling towers are installed to allow for prolonged periods of testing on high horsepower equipment, and remote viewing of live testing operations is available for clients unable to be present.

The testing setup can support conventional diesel-powered equipment, dual-fuel-powered equipment, and electric-powered equipment.

To learn more about our Electric Blenders, Electric Cementing Equipment, and Patent-Pending Electric Unit design, please contact us. We would appreciate the opportunity to provide a custom solution for your operations for both conventional or electric-powered equipment

Stick’s Box

In various environments, oil and gas equipment is found, and one thing remains at the top of the list: safety. It's a never-ending system of constant improvement, measured every second of every day. The variables are vast, and the amount of safety consideration is overwhelming. I want to focus on one circuit that may or may not be on equipment deployed everywhere: the Positive Air Shutoff. This device, if properly maintained, can potentially save lives and equipment. It's a very useful tool to deploy in the event of any emergency. These devices are not maintenance-free and should be exercised regularly. If defective, they must be immediately repaired.

The very first things tested on equipment I had moving through the job-ready checkout were always safety features. This included fire systems, how quickly it could be neutralized, its speed when going to idle, and, of course, the positive air shutdown device. No matter which piece of equipment it was, if it had a combustion engine, it had to have this safety feature.

I am writing this now because I became complacent and failed to check the functionality of a positive air shutoff device for a client. I had assumed it worked. While commissioning the unit, I found out it didn't. All the years I have fully supported and acknowledged this great device went right out the window. It could have been deployed, and in the event of an emergency, it could have failed. I must send a big "Thank You" to Jerad Shaff for checking these devices and ensuring they operated as intended before deploying the equipment to the field.

Throughout all day-to-day maintenance and upkeep, don't assume anything and exercise these devices. Even though they may be in some hard-to-access areas, the time taken to do so is invaluable. Heston Starkey – Ops Manager

Letter From Len

This past April was Len Freemyer’s 35th year in business.

It all began with Freemyer Inc., where 5 divisions of different types of services related to oil and gas, mining, and refining businesses spun off from the original Freemyer Inc. This startup was in April of 1988 in Odessa, Texas, which we know as the heart of the Permian Basin.

Manufacturing is the focus of the company today, with leading products for the industry. Freemyer Industrial Pressure has equipment in 27 countries, and I do my best to stay involved with all projects.

I (Len) believe my purpose today is to be empathetic to our clients' needs and problems, as well as those that work for the company. I am disappointed at times when we have been slow to solve a problem or develop a solution for our clients or the people at Freemyer.

We have certainly had our ups and downs in all areas, but I am very proud of our shops today. They are all clean and professionally kept, and our people are outstanding. They are the core and heart of this outfit, and I thank God for them.

My wish for the future would be to improve in all areas of simplicity but be stronger and longer-lasting with less maintenance. Then have service faster than lightning to solve problems in this complex world of Electronics and technically advanced equipment. - Len Freemyer (President)

QUICK HITS

History:

“Iron Pipeline”:

On August 1, 1872, the Iron Pipeline delivered Pennsylvania Natural Gas, the first large-scale delivery of natural gas by pipeline. Gas was sent to over 250 residential and commercial customers in Titusville, Pennsylvania, home of America's first oil well drilled in 1859. The two-inch iron pipeline transported the natural gas five miles from a well producing four million cubic feet daily. The Keystone Gas & Water Company constructed the pipeline, aiming to deliver gas from a record-breaking well. This historic gas well continued production until the 1880s, according to the Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville.- AOGHS

La Brea Asphalt Pits:

La Brea pits were discovered during a 1769 Spanish expedition on the West Coast. The pools contain sticky asphalt, not tar, and have been seeping crude oil for over 40,000 years. Native Americans used this substance for waterproofing. Outside the Page Museum in Los Angeles, life-size replicas of extinct mammals from Rancho La Brea are featured. - AOGHS

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Reconditioned Frac Pumper

Equipment Reconditioning

FIP takes great pleasure in providing exceptional unit reconditioning services. We would like to take this opportunity to showcase one of our exemplary units and to inform you that we will have a total of thirty-one (31) Frac units available.

These units can be rented while we carry out reconditioning or routine maintenance on your existing equipment. It is noteworthy that among these units, ten (10) are Dual Fuel (DGB) units. These units will also be available for purchase.

In addition to the Frac Units, FIP has two (2) 120 BBL Blenders ready for immediate deployment.
The blenders can be utilized to sustain your operations while your own blender is being serviced or reconditioned. By collaborating with FIP, we can effectively help reduce your costs and make well-informed decisions that will have a positive impact on your financials.

Reconditioned Frac Pumping Unit with Mixing Tub