Overview
Performance & Safety features that separate the VAB from competitors:
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100% Fluid Seal – The only Drilling Separator with a 100% fluid barrier that seals off air/gases preventing any potential hazardous gases from hovering above the solids- control pits.
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12” High-Volume Plumbing – The only Drilling Separator engineered with 12” high volume inlet & discharge outlet, largest available on the market. Minimized downtime, increased speed and reduced frequency of pack-offs.
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De-Foaming Efficiency – Built-in de-foaming system assists operator with a controlled injection rate and minimal waste. Foam is most concentrated inside the VAB and accuracy of treatment reduces expensive chemical costs on every well.
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Cuttings Filtrate Discharged by H2O Jets & Gravity – The only Drilling Separator utilizing internal water jets that initialize the stages of solids filtration. As cuttings circulate within the VAB they are separated and the filtrate particles fall to the bottom for discharge.
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Quality Built – 100% USA built with USA made heavy-duty carbon steel. Stringent weld inspections, 4-phase quality control inspection, hydro-tested, and fabricated to meet or exceed AWS, ANSI and ASME code standards.
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SAFETY – 7 Years of closed-loop experience has allowed our engineers to hone equipment SAFETY and durability. Not only is the VAB equipped with over-pressure pop-off valve, it is also equipped with an advanced customizable alarm.
Safety & Performance Alarm Detail:
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Weight - Alerts operator if VAB is above or below specific weight parameters established by drilling consultant.
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H2O Flow - Alerts operator if H2O flow volume is above or below the performance parameters established by drilling consultant.
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No H2O - Warns location to stop operations and inspect water source.
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Back-Up - In the event of power failure, the VAB is equipped with a reliable mechanical version of each alarm above. This is an extra safety precaution in the event of extreme conditions or outside variables.