How the Ace Custom Carrier delivered speed, efficiency, and cost savings
Discover how Ace rapidly designed and delivered a cost-efficient Ace Custom Carrier (ACC) to secure fiber optic PT sensors for lower completion deployment on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Highlights
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A 5.5" ACC was created to fit limited space, securely housing both the splitter block and PT gauge, while eliminating the need for premium threaded assembly.
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Despite a tight lead time, the solution was designed, manufactured, and delivered on schedule, ensuing the client's project stayed on track.
The challenge
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Space constraints:
The customer required a gauge to be positioned near the screen hanger. However, the limited space beneath the hanger posed significant challenges in accommodating all necessary components.
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Component Integration:
The carrier needed to house both a splitter block and a PT gauge, requiring a compact and efficient design.
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Short Lead Time:
The solution had to be designed, manufactured, and delivered within a tight timeframe to meet the project's schedule.
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The solution
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Ace collaborated closely with the client to develop a tailored solution that addressed each challenge:
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Space Constraints:
The 5.5" ACC was designed to fit under the screen hanger, position and protect the gauge, and eliminate the need for a premium threaded assembly. The compact slip-on design maximized space efficiency, simplified installation, and reduced costs.
Component Integration:
The custom carrier securely housed both the splitter block and the PT gauge in a streamlined configuration.
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Short Lead Time:
By working in close cooperation with the client, the carrier was designed and manufactured quickly to meet the tight project schedule.
The result
Ace delivered a compact 5.5" ACC that securely housed the required components, reduced costs with a slip-on design, and met the tight delivery schedule.
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The efficient solution ensured the client's project proceeded smoothly and on time.