Gun-barrel separators

CHALLENGES

Ineffective measurement of the emulsion (rag) layer in the gun-barrel separator means:

Unclear understanding of total tank battery capacities at wellsites and saltwater disposal facilities (separators and storage tanks)
Increased cost due to trucks being dispatched to remote sites with sufficient capacity of "unwanted" liquids (water, gas condensates, etc.)
During saltwater disposal, if oil is extracted into the disposal well it is not only lost revenue but causes potential plugging, rework costs and downtime
Any residual oil in the saltwater limits the well capacity and eventually it must be reworked at a significant cost

SOLUTION

Magnetrol® level devices allow for better management and utilization of resources, such as trucks not being dispatched to remote sites with sufficient capacity

Effectively measures the total level in the gun-barrel tank, as well as the oil-water emulsion (rag) layer
Optimal performance even for thin rag layers
Single transmitter design for total level and interface; increasing familiarity and reducing training
Communicates through the desired protocols, is faster to commission and requires little power to cycle up and down

RESULTS

Better level measurement and more effective separation of oil and saltwater

Clearer understanding of the day-to-day storage of "unwanted" liquids
Better management and utilization of resources, such as trucks only being dispatched to remote sites with insufficient tank battery capacity
Prevents potential plugging of disposal well and rework costs
Simplified commissioning and training with communication through desired protocols

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