The oil and gas industry demands highly
durable and flexible equipment for critical well service applications. Among
the most essential tools are cementing and circulating hose loops, designed to
safely transport fluids like cement slurry, mud, and fracturing fluids under
extreme pressure. Selecting the correct type—Long Sweep or Short Sweep—is vital
for optimizing performance, safety, and operational efficiency.
Long Sweep Hose Loops
The Long Sweep Hose Loop is engineered for
the most rigorous and abrasive applications. Its defining characteristic is the
long radius bend, achieved by using specialized swivel joints and pipe
sections.
Product Specifications & Features:
Pressure Rating: Standard CWP of 10,000 PSI
and 15,000 PSI. Higher ratings (up to 20,000 PSI) are available for extreme
deep-well operations.
Swivel Joints: Integral steel swivel
joints, frequently utilizing Style 10 and Style 50 configurations. The long
radius design minimizes erosion, extending the life of the hose when handling
abrasive fluids like cement slurry and fracturing fluids.
Connections: Often feature high-pressure,
quick-connect wing union end connections (e.g., Fig 1502) for fast and reliable
make-up/break-out.
Short Sweep Hose Loops
The Short Sweep Hose Loop offers a more
compact and economical solution, ideal for lower-pressure duties where space or
a tight bend radius is a factor.
Pressure Rating: Typically rated up to
6,000 PSI CWP.
Swivel Joints: Commonly employs Style 50
swivel joints, offering excellent multi-plane flexibility. Lower pressure
options may utilize threaded connections instead of integral wing unions.
Applications: Well testing lines, standard
circulating lines, water injection, and general fluid transfer applications
that do not involve extremely high pressures or highly abrasive media.
Key Advantage: More compact for easier storage and transportation, with sufficient flexibility for many general well service tasks.
|
Feature |
Long Sweep Hose Loop |
Short Sweep Hose Loop |
|
Bending Radius |
Larger, smoother bend (Long
Radius) |
Tighter, sharper bend (Short
Radius) |
|
Internal Flow |
Maximized flow
characteristics, minimized turbulence and pressure drop. |
Higher potential for
turbulence and pressure drop. |
|
Primary Use |
High-pressure, abrasive
services (e.g., cementing, fracturing, acidizing). |
Low-to-medium pressure
utility lines, well testing, and circulating lines. |
|
Cold Working Pressure (CWP) |
Typically 10,000 PSI and
15,000 PSI (up to 20,000 PSI available). |
Generally lower, around
6,000 PSI. |
|
Swivel Joint Styles |
Commonly uses Style 10 (one
plane of rotation) and Style 50 (two planes of rotation, or full 360-degree
rotation in one section). Often integral connections (no threading). |
Primarily uses Style 50
swivel joints or lower-pressure threaded connections. |
Both hose loops are indispensable for well
servicing operations, including:
Cementing: Used to pump cement slurry downhole
to secure casing strings
Fracturing (Fracking): Connecting pumps to
the wellhead for high-pressure fluid injection
Acidizing: Pumping corrosive acids to stimulate
reservoir production
Well Testing & Circulation: General
fluid delivery and temporary flow lines
By offering both the heavy-duty Long Sweep and the versatile Short Sweep, we ensure that our customers have the right tool for every pressure and flow requirement, guaranteeing safe, efficient, and compliant operations across Europe.
