3" x 2" FIG 1502 Trash Catcher Manifold | High-Pressure Flowback Debris Filtration

The 3" x 2" FIG 1502 Trash Catcher Manifold is a critical flowline pressure vessel engineered to intercept and remove large solid debris from high-velocity wellbore fluids. Following a hydraulic fracturing or drill-out operation, the initial flowback phase brings massive amounts of abrasive materials to the surface—including milled frac plugs, heavy pipe scale, cement fragments, and large rock shards. Positioned upstream of sensitive equipment, this trash catcher serves as the ultimate first line of defense, preventing these destructive solids from entering the choke manifold, test separator, and downstream plug valves.

Constructed for severe service, the 3" x 2" configuration typically utilizes a high-capacity 3-inch body to allow for maximum fluid volume, paired with an internal 2-inch heavy-duty screen (or dual-screen setup) designed to trap large debris without excessively restricting the flowline. The robust housing is manufactured from high-strength forged alloy steel, capable of withstanding extreme turbulence, heavy impacts, and the maximum working pressures associated with 15,000 PSI (FIG 1502) operations.

In the event the internal screen becomes packed with debris, a properly configured trash catcher manifold allows operators to easily divert the flow through a bypass loop. This dual-barrel design ensures continuous well flow while technicians safely bleed off the primary barrel to remove the accumulated junk, ensuring zero downtime during critical well-testing phases.

Features & Benefits

• Equipment Preservation: Intercepts large, destructive drill-out debris before it can catastrophically damage downstream chokes, plug valves, and separation vessels.

• 15,000 PSI Working Pressure: Fully rated for high-pressure operations, featuring standard 3-inch FIG 1502 hammer union connections for seamless integration into the frac iron flowline.

• Optimized Flow Dynamics: The 3" x 2" configuration balances high-volume fluid throughput with aggressive solid filtration, minimizing pressure drops across the manifold.

• Continuous Operations (Dual Barrel): When integrated into a bypass manifold, it allows operators to clean out caught debris without shutting in the well or halting flowback operations.

• Extreme Abrasion Resistance: The internal screens and forged steel body are specially treated to withstand the relentless scouring of frac sand and high-velocity solids.

Specifications & Technical Details

Applications

The 3" x 2" Trash Catcher is mandatorily deployed during the initial flowback and well clean-up phases following hydraulic fracturing or coiled tubing drill-outs. It is rigged up directly down-stream of the frac tree or emergency shutdown (ESD) valve, acting as the primary filtration hub before wellbore fluids are choked back and routed to the test separators.

Quality Assurance

Every trash catcher manifold is manufactured in strict adherence to API 6A specifications. The pressure-retaining bodies undergo rigorous non-destructive testing (NDT), including ultrasonic and magnetic particle inspection, followed by full hydrostatic pressure testing to ensure uncompromising safety and structural integrity on the well pad.

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