The SANDtrax instrument is a non-intrusive measurement device that records acoustical energy created when fluids and particles impinge the inside wall of the pipe. The instrument then filters the frequencies with a digital signal processor to display only the signals created by the particles in the fluid stream.

Essential for measuring mass flow and concentrations of sand concentrations in fluids, this system brings numerous benefits to the customer depending upon how the application is used. When sand production is recorded in conjunction with pressures and/or flow rates, the information is invaluable in optimizing operations and reducing costs. The patented SANDtrax sand monitoring system is ideal for well cleanout applications, underbalanced drilling, fracture treatments and flow back measurements, coiled tubing clean outs and plug drillouts, production optimization, corrosion control and pipeline pig detection.

The SANDtrax system utilizes an acoustic type sensor and can be used as a stand alone unit or in conjunction with the battery powered ILI PRESSUREtrax™ portable surface pressure recording system with onboard memory.

Competitive Advantages:

1. Patent extended to include the U.S.

2. Does not use radioactive materials, dyes, or other hazardous markers

3. SANDtrax is highly portable compared to that of other suppliers

4. Product supports Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP and Windows NT platforms

SANDtrax SPECIFICATIONS

• Power: 12 Vdc, 30 mA typical
• Power Supply: Internal 24 hours, external 10+ days, continuous operation rated at -40°C
• Operating Temperature: -40 to 85°C
• Relative Sensitivity: 0.5% / °C of reading, average over operating range
• Output: Binary RS-232
• Software requirements: ILI Technologies' PRESSUREtrax™ software for Windows™
• Input Digital signals: (RS 232 Com ports/Portserver)
• Signal output: (RS 232)
• Construction: 303 Stainless steel
• Ingress Protection: IP 68 (Waterproof)
• Memory Capacity: 60,000 data sets
• Sample Rate: 1 sec/sample, minimum
• Weight: 2.25 kg/ 5.0 lbs
• Size: 10" x 3" x 3"

Minimum detectable particle size depends on flow velocity and conditions.

Typical sizes are:

• Oil/Water: 25 micron / 1 PPM (Tested down to 9 µm)
• Air/Gas: 15 micron / 1 PPM
• Repeatability: 1%
• Uncertainty: 5% (with calibration by means of sand injections) Flow regimes Oil, Water, Gas and Multiphase

• Reduces Instrument Costs
• High Resolution Data
• Provides Real Time Information
• Does Not Use Radioactive Materials
• Eliminates Erosion Damage
• Optimizes Field Operations

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