Case Study | Sand Management in US Permian Region

Case Study: Sand Management

Real-Time Monitoring for Enhanced Efficiency & Control

Background

ENERCORP, a US-based leader in the sand management industry, was seeking a reliable tool to monitor the live buildup of sand in their prestigious Sahara Sand Cyclone. ROCSOLE’s SoliDetect1.0 was identified as the best tool in the industry through its advanced, cutting-edge Electrical Tomography technology, providing the exact data they needed to optimise their operational efficiency.

ABOUT SOLIDETECT 1.0

The Challenges

Manual sand quantification was slow

causing delays during flowback operations.

Inconsistencies in measurement accuracy

Due to human-dependent processes.

Higher safety risk

For personnel performing manual sampling in hazardous conditions.

Lack of real-time visibility

preventing timely operational decisions

leading to increased operational costs and downtime.

Inefficient workflow

Solution Implemented

After evaluating various solutions, ENERCORP selected ROCSOLE’s SoliDetect1.0 for its cutting-edge Electrical Tomography technology and precise sand level detection. Once installed, it delivered real-time sand level detection, optimizing operations and decision-making.

Results & Benefits

Improved Process Control:

The monitoring device has continuously provided accurate and real-time data, allowing for precise adjustments in the production process.

Accurate & Reliable Sand Level Detection:

ROCSOLE’s SoliDetect1.0 system successfully tracked sand levels inside the Sahara vessel with high precision and fast response times.

Increased Efficiency:

By leveraging the insights from the device, the company has optimized operational parameters, reducing waste and improving output quality.

Automation for Increased Performance:

Delivers actionable insights for operators to fine-tune flowback operations and improve long-term performance. eg. The sand level remained stable between 65.91 cm and 78.91 cm, with an average of 73.04 cm, ensuring controlled and predictable sand removal.

Picture 1: Picture illustrating the evolution of sand height in the vessel. The brown area represents sand, while the blue area represents water. Time progresses from left to right, and the vertical axis represents height in centimeters.

conclusion

SoliDetect1.0 demonstrated precise, real-time sand level tracking inside the Sahara vessel with exceptional reliability and rapid response. A proven success in performance and accuracy.

Customer has identified the need for a closed-loop sand quantifying system to enhance their operational efficiency and ensure precise sand management.

ENERCORP has recognized the potential to automate their Sahara Sand Cyclone units using ROCSOLE’s technology, aiming to improve the overall performance and reliability of their sand monitoring processes.

The Details in Overview

Meet the team to tackle the challenge

All the success is based on great teamwork and in this case we’d like to thats our client’s team for the great cooperation. Please meet the Rocsole project team involved in this project: Sand Management in US Permian Region using Rocsole SoliDetect 1.0