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AN UNCONVENTIONAL
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Albertas DR Hydrovac
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DR HYDROVAC LTD.,
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OWNER:
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FOUNDED:
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company and went to work in the Alberta oilfields, with no experience other
than as a truck driver, lured by the promise of better pay. In 1999, after driving
a vacuum truck for three years, his employer offered him a half ownership of
a vacuum truck that Ruckman would operate as a lease operator, a common
arrangement in the trucking industry.
They supply the work and you do it and give the owner a percentage
of what you make, he explains. When a fellow works hard and puts in
time for a guy, at some point he (the employer) cant offer more pay and
perks, so youve got to offer him a piece of the action or hell go to work for
someone else. But in 2001, as business slowed, Ruckman struck off on his
own, bolstered by the experience and reputation hed built.
Crew member Mark Wurz cleans the vacuum hose after clearing a water main in Irricana,
Alberta. DR Hydrovac owner Dwaine Ruckman requires trucks to be cleaned daily, saying it
helps to draw in business and new employees.
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NO SLACKING ALLOWED
Shale shaker machines help California contractor stay
ahead of the game in fast-paced oilfield industry
By Ken Wysocky
he stakes are high every time contractor Matt Reyes brings his solids
control machinery to a drilling pad. The bottom line: Keep up the pace
or get out of the way for another contractor who can. The solution? Fourpanel shale shakers made by GN Solids America.
If they start pumping at 800 gpm and you have liquids (drilling mud)
coming over instead of just solids, youre going to have issues, says Reyes,
a manager at CGE Services and Solutions in Bakersfield, California. Those
drilling fluids cost money, and our customers want to retain and reuse as much
of them as possible.
Plus you have to remember that these customers also have big pumps
that they use to get fluids from the mud pit into the hole, he adds. So if our
machines dont remove the cuttings, they go through the customers pumps
and eat up their pump liners. Its like a piece of metal getting into a car engine
cylinder imagine what that does to a piston. And if a pump goes down, it
might take eight hours to fix it.
CGE provides solids control and dewatering services for a variety of
industries, including oilfield drilling companies. Reyes says the company
bought its first GN Solids shale shaker more than one year ago. At the time,
the main allure was the competitive price. But Reyes quickly discovered the
machine also lived up to its performance specifications, which explains why
CGE now owns 10 GN units or nearly half its fleet of shale shakers, he notes.
HOW IT WORKS
In a nutshell, shale shakers as their name implies use a vibrating
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screen to sift out, or shake, drilling cuttings so fluids can be reused. The
screen is about 4 feet long by 2 feet wide. The size of the screens mesh holes
can vary from fairly large (20 holes per square inch) to very fine (400 per square
inch), depending on drilling conditions. Sometimes they use drilling programs
from other wells drilled nearby to tell what size mesh to use, Reyes explains.
We adjust the mesh size as needed, depending on how much sand, clay and
other materials they expect to drill through.
Heres how the shale shaker works: Fluids coming back out of a wellhead
are diverted by a pincher nipple into a pipe that carries them over to the shale
shaker, which is transported by flatbed truck and typically set by a crane over
a mud pit (the unit weighs about 3,500 pounds). If the flow in terms of gpm
exceeds what one shaker can handle, more than one shaker is used. We
<< OPPOSITE PAGE: CGE Services and Solutions has 10 of the shale shakers made by GN
Solids America. (Photo courtesy of CGE Services and Solutions)
usually need two shale shakers and one mud cleaner, Reyes says.
The drilling fluids enter the shaker through a weir feed on the front of the
machine, then pass over the screen, which is vibrated by two electric motors
made by Martin Engineering that run on opposite polarities. If both motors
run with the same polarity, the solids will not convey across the screen to the
end of the shaker, Reyes explains.
The fluids pass through the mesh screen and fall into the mud pit. At
the same time, the mesh screen sifts cuttings from the fluids; the cuttings
eventually travel to the end of the screen where they drop into a sump or a
cuttings bin. Later, the cuttings are
collected for appropriate disposal.
You can have a great
If the fluid flow increases during
name, a great work ethic
operations, employees can raise the
end of the machine incrementally to
and perfect safety record,
prevent fluids from running over the
but if your equipment
screen and into the sump or cuttings
bin, he says.
breaks down, theyre not
The key productivity factors
going to use you any
in shale shakers are fluid capacity
more. In this business, your and the G-force generated to vibrate
the screen; the higher the gpm and
reputation is only as good
G-force ratings, the more the unit can
process per hour. The specs for a GN
as your equipment.
Solids four-panel shaker show a flow
Matt Reyes
capacity of up to 616 gpm and G-force
of 8, and the unit delivers on both
counts, which is critical, Reyes says. A lot of units say theyll give you this
much G-force, but when you do a motion analysis, it hardly ever hits spec, he
notes. But this one does.
DEPENDABLE MACHINE
Reyes also praises the machine for its reliability, no small thing in an
industry where downtime costs drilling companies significant amounts of
money per hour and can ruin an oilfield services contractors chances for
repeat business. They wont call again if your equipment breaks down, he
says. You can have a great name, a great work ethic and perfect safety record,
but if your equipment breaks down, theyre not going to use you any more. In
this business, your reputation is only as good as your equipment.
Ive run these units for 24 hours a day for three months straight, he
continues. You might shut them off every now and then for a day or so, but
then youre back up and running again. Customers want someone who can
come in and do the job so they dont have to worry about it.
Overall, Reyes says the GN Solids shakers have been a great investment.
You need to get your money back, and you know what? They do the job, Reyes
says of the units. Depending on where its used, we sometimes can run one
for six months and it pretty much pays for itself. After that, its all profit. GOMC
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Tech Perspective
An amphibious pipe
carrier from Great
Excavations removes
large pipe from a work
site. The amphibious
equipment can be run
remotely from shore,
keeping operators
out of danger.
GREAT
EXPECTATIONS
Technology allows excavation contractors to keep employees safe by keeping them out of the equipment
By MaryBeth Matzek
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We took a look at how the industry was working in some of these toxic
environments and how to reduce the cost of hazmat suits, supplied air, extra
staffing and so on, Skierka says. Thats when we realized it would be easier and
better to use a remote-controlled system so we could sit in the nice comfortable
chair on the side and run the
machine. The remote control
aspects of it really allow these
The unmanned amphibious
companies, when theyre doing
equipment does everything
their risk assessments, to reduce
the risk of human life when
a standard piece of
scheduling work in extremely
equipment does. It allows
difficult conditions. Its another
tool for managing risk and
you to get the work done.
building in safety protocols.
John Skierka
Skierka sometimes uses a
fishing analogy in explaining
how remote-controlled vehicles are a better option than traditional equipment.
He says if someone wanted to fish in the middle of the lake, he could either
build a floating dock out to the site or take a boat out to where they want to fish.
Of course, its better to take the boat and thats what our equipment is like,
Skierka says. Youre taking a boat out to where you want to go and you dont
need the other infrastructure to get there.
Unmanned vehicle technology is in its infancy and Skierka expects usage
to increase in the future with unmanned carrier trucks and other vehicles next
on the horizon: Its an exciting industry to be involved with. GOMC
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Successful logistics providers are
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intercompany dialogue. Increasing the
flow of information between intercompany
groups allows capacity and monies to be
used more efficiently. Additionally, some
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Bakken Extra
This degree will bring me more financial stability, the 28-year-old Wyoming native says. I started college, but left and then
started working in construction and now in
the oil industry. As Ive gotten older, I realized the importance of having a degree and
it will serve me well whether I stay in the oil
industry or something happens and I end
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MISSED CONNECTIONS:
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Even in todays nontraditional business world, online communication
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Fracking Equipment,
Compressors, Power Generation
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Legal Load Upright Tank
Legal Load Upright Tanks from
Environmental Tank & Container were designed
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overhang, eliminating the need for escort vehicles
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Operators can also parallel as many as 16 units
for greater dependability, versatility and reduced
fuel consumption. They have plug-and-play
technology that allows users to connect the
units with a single cable. They can then connect
the power cables to a common bus, set the
parameters, and the generators automatically
synchronize. They will then automatically power
down or up, according to the load requirement,
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ExtremeDuty Sludge Mixer
ExtremeDuty Sludge Mixers from
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of digester contents to prevent stratification and
improve the anaerobic process. They reliably
speed gas production while reducing foaming
and scum accumulation. This design was
originally developed to reduce the high service
costs of egg-shaped digester mixers. It has
proven to be so reliable that the unit is now used
for maximum efficiency and durability in all
Monitoring Equipment
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International ST100
The ST100 thermal mass air/gas flowmeter
from FCI - Fluid Components International
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bus communications outputs and an onboard data
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and as high as 1.000 SFPS with up to 1,000-to1 turndown. It is calibration-matched to specific
mixed-gas compositions and to the installations
temperature and pressure conditions, can store
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meets the EPAs regulations. It is IP67 rated for
water and dust protection and carries global
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Ex locations. With an optional VeriCal In-Situ
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unnecessary de-installation/recalibration costs.
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Monitoring Equipment
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19. In-Situ smarTROLL Multiparameter Handheld
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Generator Sets
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Case Studies
One of the largest exploration and production companies operating in the Permian Basin had five vertical wells
with 40 hp rod pumps that ran intermittently, but strived to obtain a more cost-effective and environmentally
friendly solution by which the pumps ran only when needed, instead of by generators that run continuously.
Solution
The operator consulted with mobile, modular power provider Aggreko to develop a scalable and easily
deployable power automation solution. For each of the five wells, Aggreko provided a 16-foot trailer that held an 800-gallon fuel tank and 60 kW diesel generator
with an automated power control system. Technicians worked with the customer to link the solution to the pumps programmable logic controls, enabling the
ability to turn on/off the generator when the pump was not in operation.
Result
The power automation solution cut the operators fuel costs in half, resulting in a 40 percent reduction in cost over the course of six months. Emissions were
also reduced by more than 50 percent. 877/798-5579; www.us.aggreko.com.
A South Texas-based Eagle Ford oil and gas operator with dozens of multi-well batteries and compression stations
and thousands of miles of gas gathering lines continuously wrestled with driving down site operating costs and
reducing fugitive emissions. Getting a reliable grid connection was too expensive and generating electricity increased
man-hours on site and left a good deal of uncertainty. With unreliable electricity, they used gas pneumatics where
possible, but skipped the lighting, security systems and air compressors.
Solution
The customer deployed Alphabet Energys E1 exhaust package on a CAT 3516 natural gas engine at a gathering line compressor station. The E1 converts
exhaust heat from the compressor station into electricity and provides a reliable source of new electrical power to the remote site with no up-front CAPEX.
Result
After a successful deployment, the customer asked, What about our flare stacks? As a result, Alphabet Energy built a power generating combustor (PGC),
an integrated combustor and solid-state power generator that meets Quad-O regulations and generates electricity, turning traditional flares and combustors into
power-generating profit centers. The PGC immediately lowers site operating costs and improves site reliability. By taking exhaust heat from both engines and flare
stacks, and generating reliable electricity, the products drive down production costs and midstream electricity spending without any up-front capital expenses.
415/813-1201; www.alphabetenergy.com.
The operators of a crude oil transfer station in South Texas wanted to add efficiency to their operation of taking
advantage of on-site natural gas supply to reduce overall diesel consumption.
Solution
The operators decided to use two MMD PowerPro SDG150S Dual Fuel Hybrid Generators in parallel. They use
mix percentage beyond standard 50 percent natural gas substitution, with up to 75 percent substitution. Program
generators alternated automatically every six hours to keep engine hours balanced.
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Upon powering up and full checkout, a single unit was pulling a varying load from 46 up to 90 kW and diesel consumption hovered between 4.2 and 4.6
gph (as confirmed by a Flowscan meter as well as the fuel flowmeter on the ComAp genset controller). Upon application of the gas supply, the system responded
properly, operating with a peak of 71.93 percent natural gas substitution, and a nominal operating value of approximately 61.25 percent substitution. During this
time, the fuel consumption dropped to 1.6 gph. Units inspected one week later were found to be handling loads while operating in HDF mode and switching
over every six hours as programmed. 800/433-1382; www.mmdequipment.com.
Minera Aguilar, a mining company in Argentina, produces electrolytic zinc and sulfuric acid. To comply with
strict local environmental standards, the company needed to treat the wastewater prior to discharge and reuse at
least 60 percent of the wastewater. The project presented three challenges: The mine is located about 13,000 feet
above sea level, the effluent has high levels of heavy metals, and the environment is very dry with drastic temperature
differences between the daytime and evening.
Solution
RWL Water created and implemented a membrane-technology-based treatment plant that uses ultrafiltration (UF) and reverse osmosis (RO). The plant treats
the mining effluent coming from a collection lagoon used for particulate settling. The first stage uses UF to remove the suspended solids and colloids to a level
suitable to feed the effluent to the RO system. The next stage is the use of RO to concentrate the heavy metals in the reject stream while producing high-quality
permeate for reuse or discharge to the environment.
Result
The plant is able to treat 633,600 gpd in order to produce 380,160 gpd of treated water. The 253,440 gpd of reject streams (UF backwash and RO brine) are
returned to the lagoon for reprocessing. This project has allowed the company to comply with local water standards, allowing the water to be released into local
rivers. In addition, the treated effluent can be reused. 800/879-3677; www.rwlwater.com. GOMC
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Product News
Product Spotlight
MILLHOG Dictator pipe machining
tool bevels without cutting oils
By Ed Wodalski
The MILLHOG Dictator pipe beveling machine from Esco Tool
Company provides compound bevels on heavy-wall 4.5-inch O.D. to
18-inch I.D. pipe, pulling a continuous thick chip without cutting oils.
The tool mounts to the inside of the pipe using three wide clamps
with hardened steel contact points. It can simultaneously perform a 37
1/2- by 10-degree bevel or other angle. Titanium-nitride-coated blades
dissipate heat away from the pipe surface. Applications include precision
machining end preps without grinding or rework for high-integrity welds
and faster weld times.
The tool has six points of contact inside of the pipe, says Alex
Brennan, sales and marketing associate, Esco Tool. The more points of
contact you have on the I.D., the stronger its going to fit inside the pipe.
Its important to get rigid clamping to hold the tool in place because of
the weld preparation that this tool is being used for. Deep welds have a
very, very high integrity and this piece of machinery is vital for passing all
types of welding certifications and specifications.
A self-centering draw rod actuated clamping system runs through
the entire tool.
Without that youd be fighting the weight of the tool, he says.
It makes a 100-pound machine seem almost weightless. When youre
centering it in the draw rod and mandrel-pull it into the center of the
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GNEx GRP Xenon strobe beacons from E2S Warning Signals are suitable
for all Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 hazardous location applications. Beacons are
explosion-proof and corrosion-resistant and have extended temperature range
with IECEx and ATEX Ex-d approvals. For high ambient light or long distance
signaling the GNExB2 is available in 10-, 15- and 20-Joule variants that produce
up to 902 cd. The smaller sized GNExB1 is available where a 5-Joule (up to 117
cd) unit meets requirements. It features three flash patterns, set by the user,
depending on base model and power supply. Polycarbonate, UV stable lenses are
available in amber, blue, clear, green, magenta, red and yellow. 281/377-4401;
www.e2swarningsignals.com.
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Continental ContiTech plans a $7.2 million expansion of its industrial
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JUNE 6-10 Elko Mining Expo, Elko Convention Center, Elko, Nevada;
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JUNE 7-9 Global Petroleum Show, Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta;
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