3 reasons why this isn’t continuous pumping, let’s break it down:
Reason #1
See those gaps between the peaks? That’s dead time, also known as non-productive time (NPT). Instead of seamlessly moving between wells, they’re bleeding down, wasting both time and efficiency.
Reason #2
When we talk about continuous pumping, we mean it—pumping should be uninterrupted, and not just at 5 bpm. Downing transitions at significantly higher rates.
Reason #3
With true continuous pumping, the transition should almost be a V-shape, with minimal to no flat time between pressure down and pressuring back up.
In short, continuous pumping maximizes fracturing time. This graph? Not so much.
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