GEODynamics introduces new firing solution for high speed frac completions

MILLSAP, TX – GEODynamics, Inc. has released its EPIC family of integrated technologies to deliver an extremely fast, fully integrated, addressable firing system that supports today’s high-speed, multi-well, zipper frac completion techniques. The product release includes the EPIC Command Shooting Panel, EPIC Test Surface Tester, and EPIC Switches, offering reliable multi-functionality. The EPIC System is electronic static discharge (ESD), Radio Frequency (RF), high voltage, and without a single point failure, thus intrinsically safe, API RP67 compliant, and verified by an independent third-party organization.

EPIC Command is a highly intuitive and user-friendly shooting panel. For example, the EPIC™ plots shot data on the touch-panel display in real-time, for positive shot verification, and simultaneously logs the data for future performance review.

The system also uses advanced technology to ensure high reliability. According to Roger Archibald, Sr. firmware developer at GEODynamics, “EPIC Command samples the firing current over 12,000 times per second to ensure that it delivers enough power to detonate the device, and then disables the shooting supply to save wear and tear on the wireline/slip rings from dumping current into a flooded gun.”

EPIC Command is complemented by GEODynamics’ line of EPIC Switches. These switches can be installed into industry-standard switch subs as an integral part of the pressure bulkhead, in a slim pack flying lead design, as well as the proprietary module in the STRATX line of tools.