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Directional Drilling
with a 20-cone inline desilter package,
would handle finer particle separation.
After more than a year of running
the new system, the contractor has seen
great results. Solids off the Hyperpool
shakers are significantly dryer than the
conventional shakers produced, thereby
allowing the contractor to load the
trailers with more material, reducing the
number of daily loads for disposal. They
saw a reduction in haul off costs, due to a
reduced number of trucks from four to 2
and costing approximately $3,000 a day.
There also was a great reduction in
non-productive time, with an estimated
one to 2 more hours per drilling shift.
Finally, the contractor saw increased
handling capacity, comfortably handling
up to 1,000 gpm from two 6-inch
trash pumps. Prior to the new system,
they had only been able to handle returns
from one pump.
Each contractor experiences a different
benefit from an upgraded fluid
cleaning system. Some mainly note the
savings in haul off costs, while others
speak to the environmental benefits and
low sand content in the recycled fluid.
All the benefits add up to the same result
- more uptime and profit.
After contractors have ensured they have the
right sized cleaner for their operation, they need
to think about who is going to run the system.
Oftentimes, " the new guy " gets put on cleaner
duty, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
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Final scene
After contractors have ensured they
have the right sized cleaner for their
operation, they need to think about who
is going to run the system. Oftentimes,
" the new guy " gets put on cleaner duty,
which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Just
because a contractor has a brand-new
cleaner with game-changing capabilities
does not mean it will be successful. A
well-trained crew is essential.
Luckily, many OEMs, like American
Augers and Derrick, offer in-depth training.
There are online versions, where
training can be completed remotely,
and there are in-person offerings. All
contractors need to do is check with
their local Ditch Witch dealer to learn
about these training opportunities. UI
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
American Augers, (800) 324-4930,
americanaugers.com
Derrick Equipment Company,
866-DERRICK, derrickinternational.com
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