Heating system improves well service equipment productivity

Problem: A well service company operating in the Bakken oilfield of North Dakota had been using equipment ill-equipped for cold-weather operation. Starting engines and keeping them running in sub-freezing temperatures was a challenge. Fuel filters were plugging as diesel fuel gelled in the cold weather. The engine, hydraulic and power-end lube fluids became thick in the cold, and were not providing the performance or protection needed, leading to increased downtime, damaged hoses, premature pump wear and increased maintenance costs.

Solution: Maintenance supervisors decided to outfit the equipment with a heating system appropriate for extreme cold operation. Arctic Fox was contacted to design a custom heating solution for this specific equipment and the operating conditions.

Result: Stand-alone heating systems were delivered, which provided fast starts and dependable operation. These systems warmed the fuel and fluids, restoring the protection and functionality that had been lost due to the cold temperatures. 800/654-5382; www.arctic-fox.com.

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Hydraulic trash pump used to meet wastewater processing demands

Problem: Carpinteria Sanitary District was using a towable 4-inch trash pump to dewater a water and grit slurry. On the day the dewatering was scheduled, the pump stopped working, as it could not handle the high concentration of grit. The district was in need of a high-end trash pump.

Solution: The district scheduled a demo with a local product support specialist from Stanley Hydraulic Tools. At the time the district was unaware of hydraulic trash pumps and their effectiveness. They ran the TP08 4-inch trash pump with the Stanley HP28 twin power unit. The TP08, despite its hand-held size, is capable of pumping 800 gpm and up to 4-inch solids.

Result: The district ran the pump consistently from 7 a.m. to noon, with few breaks in operation. The slurry mixture was pumped with ease, and the district was impressed with the performance of the hydraulics. 503/659-5660; www.stanleyhydraulics.com. 


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