Case Study: Offshore Sand Management
SoliDetect 1.0 Implementation for Solids Management Field Trial
The customer needed a high-pressure sensor system for accurate solids monitoring, and the ROCSOLE SoliDetect 1.0 profiler was installed in a high-pressure vessel, proving its precise measurement capabilities at 518 barg.
The system accurately measured and reported solids build-up, with a high degree of correlation between ROCSOLE results and actual solids deposited.
This enabled the customer to monitor solids build-up effectively and track the performance of the automated cleaning system.
Sand Management: Existing Solutions Are Unreliable
The customer required a high-pressure sensor system for accurate solids monitoring, with a design pressure of 518 barg (operating). Factory acceptance tests have confirmed its precise measurement capabilities at this operating pressure.
Challenge
Operating at high pressure poses technical and operational challenges and this limits the methods available for accurate solids measurement.
It is essential to accurately measure the solids build-up to maximize the equipment’s operating time and reduce shutdowns.
Solution
ROCSOLE SoliDetect 1.0 profiler was installed in high-pressure vessel and can accurately measure and report solids build-up.
The customer’s comparison of ROCSOLE results vs actual solids deposited showed a high degree of correlation.
Meet the team to tackle the challenge
All success is based on great teamwork and in this case we’d like to thank our client's team for the great cooperation. Please meet the Rocsole project team involved:
ROCSOLE SoliDetect 1.0 Profiler offers a comprehensive approach to high-pressure solids management, providing real-time insights and proactive maintenance capabilities.
Results
The data provided by SoliDetect 1.0 enables the customer to accurately monitor and measure the solids build-up and also allows tracking the effectiveness of the automated cleaning system.
Before
This test result demonstrated that the system could detect even very small amounts of solids at the bottom of the vessel.
The Details in Overview
System Design:
- Operating Pressure 10 barg
- Design Pressure 15 barg
- Operating Temperature 85 °C
- Design Temperature 115 °C
- 1 x 16 Electrode sensor (633 mm in total length from the flange)
- User Interface webroc 1.0
Delivery Content:
The installed package contained the Rocsole sand management system SoliDetect 1.0
- 16 electrodes of measurement area 360 mm
- IECEx certified
- Sensor material 14404 – 316L
- Cabinet material Aluminium Epoxy Coated
- Vessel bottom installation
