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 End-User Feedback A common challenge in maintaining equipment used in hydraulic fracturing operations is eliminating and preventing leaks of hazardous and non-hazardous fluids. Equipment such as blenders, hydration units, and missiles contain several flange adapters, each having welds...

Facts The 2-piece nut costs 70% more than a 1-piece standard nut. The 2-piece nut takes 1/4 of the time to install versus 1-piece nut. Labor costs $90 to replace the 1-piece nut, based on 1 hour at $90/hour Use a cutting torch to remove the male hammer union connection, replace the...

End-User Feedback A mill’s acquisition price is only a portion of the total cost to remove and replace large-bore furnace hoses, and here are the related costs. The time required to move these large assemblies from storeroom to melt shop Stage the necessary lifting equipment Schedule...

 End-User Feedback Sand dropout causes flow restrictions, and pump cavitation is common. Traditional welded pipe manifolds create turbulence causing excessive abrasion on internal walls. Leaks along the weld seams are a regular nuisance. Acidizing well treatments attack weld seems...

 End-User Feedback Well service company maintenance personnel state that carbon steel manifolds are working okay. Leaks along the weld seams are a regular nuisance, and repair consists of re-welding and/or use of rubber washers with screws. Sand dropout causing flow restrictions is...

End-User Feedback Both safety and maintenance personnel at well service companies have requested cam & groove fittings that relieve remaining low pressure when lever arms are opened (1”, 1½”, and 2” sizes). Employees experience acid and chemical injuries when disconnecting hose assemblies...

Introduction Prior to COVID-19, maritime transport was responsible for shipping over 11 billion tons of cargo around the world each year. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, this volume is expected to decrease by 5% or more in 2020, but once conditions return to normal, the United Nations...

Introduction For most people, the chlor-alkali process is most closely associated with the scent of clean pools and the chlorine found therein. But the chlor-alkali process is so much bigger than that: It is part of a well-established market, one of the world’s largest chemical processing...

Introduction When it comes to handling fluids via hoses and piping, the ability to prevent the accidental release of the fluid is one of the most important factors to consider.

Introduction To the casual observer, hydraulic fracturing – commonly known as “fracking” – might be considered a relatively new drilling technology.  

Introduction When does the need for a new industry standard become evident?  It might be at the time new technologies emerge in areas where there is incomplete knowledge and understanding. It could be when persistent problems reveal deficiencies in current system designs and field operating...

Introduction LNG is a cryogenic natural gas, cooled to its liquid state of minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 162 degrees Celsius). In converting natural gas to LNG, the volume is reduced by about 600 times, allowing it to be stored and transported effectively.