Oil Patch Bits: M-I SWACO announces its release of the new LPAC

M-I Swaco, a Schlumberger company, said Feb. 25 that it has released the Low Pressure Autochoke Console unit, a precision-built choke console that provides accurate and economical control of the AUTOCHOKE unit during managed pressure drilling, underbalanced drilling and other low surface pressure operations.

The LPAC unit allows the operator to directly set and maintain the desired back-pressure on the well using either the Local Hydraulic Power Unit console or the Remote Human Machine Interface panel near the driller. The LPAC unit enables seamless transition between AUTOCHOKE units, while simultaneously controlling two units. The unit can maintain pressure for more than two hours after loss of rig air and up to one hour after loss of rig power thanks to the hydraulic accumulator, air storage tank and uninterruptible power supply. For more information visit www.miswaco.com/lpac.