How E3’s RAPTR™ Technology Improves Drilling, Safety, and Efficiency

In a fast paced and dangerous environment that is today’s drilling rig, small inefficiencies can quickly snowball into costly downtime. Safety risks, outdated manual processes and technologies, and lagging technology all stand in the way of faster, safer, and more productive drilling. E3 Company built RAPTR™ technology to change that.

RAPTR™ is an advanced automated pressure control system designed to enhance drilling performance while eliminating the need for safety factors that limit your working surface pressure and constrain drilling performance. With real-time pressure readings sent directly to the dog house at a 99.94% accuracy reading, RAPTR™ removes the guesswork and risk associated with the inaccuracies of rupture pins that often lead to overpressure events causing downtime, remediation efforts and HSE exposure in and around the pump house. As drilling evolves, RAPTR™ offers the innovation that operators need to stay ahead, without sacrificing reliability or control.

Rethinking Pressure Control in Modern Drilling

Traditional pressure control methods rely heavily on mechanical rupture pins, analog valves, and manual decision-making. These systems lack the precision needed to operate at higher standpipe pressures without introducing risk. RAPTR™ technology offers a new path forward, delivering instant, intelligent control that adapts to real-world site conditions.

This is pressure control built for the complexity of modern oil & gas operations, not a retrofit, but a purpose-built solution. From the rig floor to the remote operations center, RAPTR™ puts control back in the hands of the operator, with safety and efficiency working in tandem.

Real-Time Accuracy and Responsiveness in Drilling Ops

Reliable pressure control hinges on speed and accuracy. Traditional systems often fall short when conditions change unexpectedly, leading to overcorrections or conservative parameters that limit drilling performance. RAPTR™ technology eliminates those gaps by providing an intelligent, real-time response system that reads and adjusts based on actual data, not projections. This approach gives the confidence and reliability back to the operators to increase and sustain fully optimized drilling parameters for improved drilling performance.

Precision Data Drives Better Decisions

At the heart of RAPTR™ technology is real-time pressure monitoring and relief powered by triple-redundant pressure transducers. These sensors provide highly accurate readings, allowing the system to respond to changing conditions immediately and open to relieve SPP immediately when limits are reached. That kind of data isn’t just helpful; it’s mission-critical.

Instead of relying on projected or assumed pressure values, RAPTR™ continuously reads SPP and Working surface pressure to expand the operating window. When conditions shift, the system reacts within seconds, whether operating autonomously or under driller control via a secure Remote Human Machine Interface (RHMI) or rig control systems.

Controlled Valve Actuation

When a pressure spike occurs, RAPTR™ opens its automated relief valve, directing drilling fluids back into the active system and immediately reducing standpipe pressure (SPP). This relief action is controlled and precise; once SPP is reduced to the reset SPP threshold, the valve closes, allowing pressure to build back up in a controlled manner and full flow to return to the driller.

RAPTR™’s relief valves incorporate a hammer-on mechanism with a choke insert, creating a controlled bleed-off that reduces the time required for pressure equalization and connections. This controlled approach eliminates atmospheric release, removes the need for personnel to enter hazardous zones to manage rupture pins, and minimizes connection times. The result: no unnecessary NPT, no system restart, and no short trips or remediation actions following a pressure spike or overpressure event (OPE).

Boosting Drilling Efficiency Across the Board

Every second counts on a drilling site. Slowdowns from pressure stalls, reduced flow rates, manual recalibrations or pin replacements, and overall SPP and rig pressure limits with added safety factors all impact your ability to optimize parameters and drill faster. With RAPTR™, operators are empowered to run closer to performance limits, without increasing exposure to failure. Because RAPTR also increases the total SPP operating window operators, rig contractors and drillers are able to improve ROP, add more differential, pump at higher flow rates and maximum motor output. This system accelerates drilling without sacrificing control, helping you stay on pace from start to finish.

Elevate Surface Pressure for Faster Drilling

RAPTR™ makes it possible to operate at higher surface pressures safely. This enables increased fluid flow, improved hole cleaning, added differential pressure and enhanced downhole motor performance, all without crossing critical safety margins. Operators using RAPTR™ routinely achieve better weight transfer and higher ROP by fine-tuning pressure levels that were previously off-limits due to risk or rig restrictions. The result is a more optimized drill plan, reduced drilling days and faster spud to TD.

Spud to TD, Without the Slowdowns

Every delay on-site impacts your bottom line. RAPTR™ helps crews eliminate bottlenecks caused by slow bleed-offs, excessive buffer settings, or manual interventions. With automated pressure relief and precise pressure control, drillers spend less time waiting and more time drilling.

Improving Safety in Drilling Without Slowing Down

Safety protocols don’t have to come at the expense of performance. RAPTR™ is designed to protect workers and equipment while maintaining the momentum of drilling operations. By removing manual steps and introducing automated safeguards, the system keeps crews out of hazardous zones and minimizes pressure-related incidents. It’s a smarter way to manage risk, one that keeps both productivity and safety on track.

Reduced Human Exposure in Red Zones

One of the standout advantages of RAPTR™ technology is how it minimizes the need for manual input during high-risk scenarios. Relief valve operation is remote-controlled through a secure tablet interface, meaning workers don’t have to manually adjust or inspect components under pressure.

This significantly reduces the chance of injury, especially in tight frac and drilling environments. By keeping personnel out of red zones, RAPTR™ directly supports your drilling safety goals.

Smarter Preventative Measures

RAPTR™ doesn’t wait for something to go wrong. Its embedded algorithm constantly monitors system health, pressure trends, and performance data to preempt failures. If a valve begins to wear or pressures deviate from optimal parameters, the system flags it immediately, helping teams avoid breakdowns before they begin.

E3 Company’s RAPTR™ technology gives you the tools to drill smarter, safer, and more efficiently, every time. Learn more about how you can integrate RAPTR™ on your next project.

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Maximizing Equipment Longevity with Smarter Pressure Control

In high-pressure drilling environments, equipment wear is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to happen as fast or as frequently. Pressure fluctuations, spikes, and uneven discharge rates can gradually degrade iron, valves, hoses, and other mission-critical components. This leads to premature failure, unnecessary downtime, and rising costs. RAPTR™ is engineered to change that dynamic.

Reducing Stress on Iron and Components

RAPTR™ automatically adjusts pressure based on real-time data, eliminating the need for reactionary human intervention when conditions shift. This allows for a steady pressure environment that significantly limits the violent spikes and drops that place excessive stress on metal. Components like valves and elbows no longer bear the brunt of sudden changes, helping prevent leaks, fractures, and costly repairs.

Streamlining Maintenance for Greater Uptime

Fewer breakdowns mean fewer service calls. With RAPTR™ controlling the circulating system, scheduled maintenance becomes more about routine optimization rather than emergency fixes. Operators can reduce unplanned outages and better allocate time and labor. Longer intervals between maintenance cycles save money and keep your crews focused on productivity instead of constant troubleshooting.

A Proven Tool in Real-World Drilling

E3 Company’s RAPTR™ technology isn’t just theoretical. In the field, it’s delivering measurable results. In extended-lateral wells, operators using RAPTR™ have:

Increased standpipe pressure without triggering overpressure events
Reduced non-productive time caused by manual pressure management
Improved ROP and reduced connection time
Avoided environmental releases during high-pressure operations

These gains translate into saved days, reduced crew exposure, and better-performing wells across multiple basins.

Tech Designed for Flexibility and Growth

As drilling technology evolves, your pressure control system should evolve with it. RAPTR™ was built with adaptability in mind. If you’re managing a single rig or standardizing automation across multiple pads, the system scales easily with your operation. Its software-driven architecture also makes updates and optimization straightforward, ensuring your pressure control stays ahead of the curve.

E3 Company Leads the Way in Oil & Gas Technology

RAPTR™ technology represents E3 Company’s deep commitment to advancing oil & gas technology. We’ve taken the time to understand the operational pain points that field teams face every day, and we’ve delivered a product that directly addresses them.

Whether you’re looking to improve drilling safety, reduce pressure-related equipment damage, or get to TD faster, RAPTR™ is the pressure control system that delivers. It’s efficient, dependable, and designed for the realities of modern energy work. Reach out to us today for the most innovative drilling equipment in the industry.