SAND TIGER™ III
The Sand Tiger™ III is a system that allows full separation of sand from liquids during flowback and well clean-up operations.
The Sand Tiger III is equipped with high efficiency, patented cyclonic gas busters, which minimize spray on location while effectively separating sand from liquids as it flows to the separation hopper. The gas busters are able to duct gas emissions free of liquids away from the tank to a safe location or to combustion equipment for disposal. This reduces the exposure of personnel in the area to flammable and potentially toxic gases.
A patented drag chain removal system draws sand from the well water, allowing it to be collected in bins. Both solids and liquids can be disposed of or reused at a low recovery cost. The Sand Tiger has intrinsically safe electrical components and is fitted with a 25 HP, 480V drag system, producing over 26,000 ft⋅lbf of torque on the chain system with a safety factor of five. The unit is capable of handling over 1,000,000 pounds of sand per day, with liquid flow rates exceeding 15,000 bbl/day.
The unit is equipped with vibration generators to enhance sand flow through the system.
The process produces clean sand dropped into collection bins. Liquids may flow to a DHI oil skimmer for separation of any oil or condensate in the flowback process.
Key Customer Benefits
Sand removal from flowback effluent on-site at the time of recovery
Reduced disposal costs
Sand may be recycled for other applications
Liquids are cleaner and may be recycled for use during frac operations.
Quantifiable sand production
Safe and less labor-intensive
