Friday, October 25, 2013

The Importance Of Oilfield Solutions

By Cornelia Reyes


With the problems facing the oil and gas industry, clear oilfield solutions are needed to ensure that such do not cause any complications. Massive platforms and machinery that are continuous in their operation are required for effective processes. Before crude oil can be processed, the material needs to be transported and then stored inside the huge vessels. The use of other auxiliaries such as the oil heaters, filters and equipments is essential in this industry.

Petroleum is naturally difficult to clean especially diesel which is much heavier than petrol. What makes the process complex is the fact that water and oil do not mix. In addition, it is hard for a person to rinse the cleaners off the machines and equipments into land or ocean due to environmental issues. Even when tidiness is a virtue, downtime must always be kept to minimal. These are among the challenges that are faced when the equipments are being cleaned.

Even though it is normally difficult for the people to encounter oilfields or come across the equipments that are used in extracting oil and gas, it is important for the organizations concerned to make sure that the appliances are cleaned at all times. The buildup of oil residues and other wastes from the process make the oilfield to appear unsightly. Such products hinder proper functioning of the equipments.

Fortunately, there are Eco-friendly solutions that are geared towards preventing such matters from occurring. Modern rig cleaners have been developed from non-toxic materials which are plant-based. The ingredients produce colloidal suspension which is very much concentrated. When this is mixed with water, it creates a solution that contains particles which are able to penetrate grease and oil at molecular level.

Individual molecules of the petroleum are held in colloidal suspensions. At this point, the bacteria which are found in the soil will then attack and consume the molecules, thanks to the increased surface area and their small size. Non-toxic cleaners are suitable for this case since they accelerate the bio-degradation process.

The combination of the colloidal characteristics of the solution, the natural non-toxic elements and the efficient bacteria makes the cleaning process environmental friendly, effective and faster. The waste that is obtained from this is usually biodegradable. This makes it possible to conduct the cleaning process in the sea, at the wash racks and in the oilfields without causing any concerns. In addition, the natural oil rig cleaners can be used on painted surface and polished aluminum without creating damage.

Another clear solution is the use of the heavy duty De-greasers which are suitable in cleaning rigs and other oil and gas equipments. These are non-toxic plant based cleaners. They normally form nano-particles hence providing an Eco-friendly option that will tackle hydrocarbon residue deposited on the machines, rigs, tanks and vehicles effectively.

Since oil and grease are notoriously difficult to clean, oilfield solutions that are Eco-friendly have been developed to accelerate the bio-degradation process. For this reason, it is possible for the technicians and engineers to successfully wash their equipments and machines without necessarily using the harmful caustic cleaners. This is also important since it helps to protect the environment from degradation.




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