SAS Environmental Services FAQS
What is oil-based waste, and why does it need to be managed?
Oil-based waste includes any waste material that contains oil or petroleum-based products. This can include drill cuttings, oil-based muds, lubricants, fuel, and other petroleum-based products. It needs to be managed because if it is not disposed of properly, it can cause serious environmental damage and harm to human health.
What are the methods of managing oil-based waste?
There are several methods of managing oil-based waste, including recycling, reusing, and disposing of it in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Recycling involves refining the oil waste to remove impurities and contaminants, which can then be reused. Reusing involves using the oil waste for other purposes, such as fuel for industrial processes. Disposing of oil waste safely involves treating it to remove contaminants and then disposing of it in a landfill or incinerator designed to handle hazardous waste.
What are the regulations surrounding oil-based waste management?
The regulations surrounding oil-based waste management vary depending on the location and the type of waste being managed. Generally, governments regulate the transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste, including oil-based waste. There are also regulations regarding the treatment and disposal of oil waste to prevent environmental damage and protect public health.
What are the risks associated with improper oil-based waste management?
Improper oil-based waste management can result in environmental damage, including soil and water contamination, air pollution, and harm to wildlife. It can also pose a risk to human health, as exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause serious health problems such as cancer, respiratory problems, and reproductive issues.
How can companies ensure they are properly managing oil-based waste?
Companies can ensure they are properly managing oil-based waste by implementing a waste management plan that follows regulations and best practices. This can include proper labeling and storage of waste, regular inspections and maintenance of equipment, employee training, and documentation of all waste management activities. Companies can also work with specialized waste management providers who have the expertise and resources to handle hazardous waste safely and effectively.
How can properly managing your oil-based waste improve a company's carbon footprint?
Properly managing oil-based waste can improve a company's carbon footprint in several ways:
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions: When oil-based waste is disposed of improperly, it can release harmful greenhouse gases into the environment, such as methane and carbon dioxide. By managing oil-based waste properly, companies can reduce these emissions and their overall carbon footprint.
Increase energy efficiency: Recycling or reusing oil-based waste can reduce the need for new raw materials, which can help conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the extraction and processing of new materials.
Decrease reliance on fossil fuels: By recycling or reusing oil-based waste, companies can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, which can further reduce their carbon footprint.
Demonstrate commitment to sustainability: Properly managing oil-based waste is an important part of a company's overall sustainability strategy. By demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices, companies can improve their reputation and appeal to environmentally conscious customers.
Overall, properly managing oil-based waste can help companies reduce their carbon footprint, conserve resources, and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability.
In the context of drilling operations, what is pit cleaning?
In the context of drilling operations, pit cleaning refers to the process of removing drilling fluids and solids from drilling pits or tanks. These pits are used to store drilling fluids, which are essential for drilling operations, as they lubricate the drill bit, carry drill cuttings to the surface, and maintain pressure in the wellbore.
Over time, drilling fluids can become contaminated with solids such as rock fragments and mud, which can reduce their effectiveness and potentially cause damage to the drilling equipment. When this happens, the pit needs to be cleaned to remove the solids and restore the drilling fluids to their proper consistency.
Pit cleaning typically involves the use of vacuum trucks or other specialized equipment to remove the contaminated fluids and solids from the pit. The materials are then transported to a disposal site or recycling facility, depending on the type of waste and applicable regulations.
Proper pit cleaning is an important part of drilling operations, as it helps maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the drilling fluids and can help prevent damage to equipment. It is also important for environmental reasons, as contaminated drilling fluids can potentially leak into the surrounding soil and water sources if not handled properly.
What is the SAS Environmental MIST system?
The SAS Environmental Ltd MIST (Micro-emulsion Injection Separation Technology) system is a mobile, self-contained unit designed to remove solids and other contaminants from drilling fluids or produced water. The system is typically used in drilling and production operations in the oil and gas industry, but it can also be used in other industries that generate wastewater or other types of contaminated fluids.
The MIST system consists of several components, including pumps, separators, and tanks. The system is designed to operate in a closed-loop configuration, which means that the fluid being treated is constantly recirculated through the system until it meets the required quality standards. The MIST system can be customized to meet specific requirements and can be adapted to handle different types of fluids and contaminants.
The MIST system uses a combination of physical and chemical processes to remove contaminants from the fluid. The physical process involves separating solids and other materials from the fluid using various types of filters and separators. The chemical process involves adding chemicals to the fluid to help break down contaminants and promote separation.
The MIST system is designed to be mobile and can be transported to different locations as needed. It can be used onshore or offshore and can be adapted to operate in a variety of environmental conditions.
Overall, the SAS Environmental Ltd MIST system is a flexible, customizable solution for treating drilling fluids and produced water, and it can help companies meet environmental regulations, reduce costs, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations.
How can the SAS Environmental Ltd MIST system add value to drilling or production operations?
The SAS Environmental Ltd MIST (Micro-emulsion Injection Separation Technology) system can add value to drilling or production operations in several ways:
Improved efficiency: The MIST system is designed to remove solids and other contaminants from drilling fluids or produced water, which can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of drilling or production operations. By removing these contaminants, the MIST system can help maintain the proper consistency and performance of the drilling fluids or produced water, which can improve drilling or production rates and reduce downtime.
Cost savings: By removing contaminants from drilling fluids or produced water, the MIST system can help reduce the need for new fluids or water, which can lead to cost savings. Additionally, the MIST system can help reduce disposal costs for waste materials by separating out reusable materials that can be recycled or reused.
Environmental compliance: The MIST system can help companies meet environmental regulations and standards by separating out contaminants and reducing the amount of waste material generated. This can help prevent environmental damage and improve the company's reputation with regulators and the public.
Flexibility: The MIST system is designed to be mobile and can be easily transported to different drilling or production sites. This makes it a flexible solution that can be used in a variety of locations and environments.
Improved safety: The MIST system is designed with safety in mind and includes features such as explosion-proof components and automatic shut-off systems. By improving safety, the MIST system can help prevent accidents and injuries, which can improve the overall productivity and efficiency of drilling or production operations.
Overall, the SAS Environmental Ltd MIST system can add value to drilling or production operations by improving efficiency, reducing costs, ensuring environmental compliance, providing flexibility, and improving safety.
How can the SAS Environmental MIST system save my company money?
The SAS Environmental Ltd MIST system can save your company money in several ways. Firstly, it can help reduce the need for new fluids or water by removing contaminants from drilling fluids or produced water, which can lead to cost savings. Additionally, the MIST system can help reduce disposal costs for waste materials by separating out reusable materials that can be recycled or reused. Secondly, the MIST system can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of drilling or production operations, which can lead to cost savings by reducing downtime and improving production rates. Thirdly, the MIST system is designed to be mobile and can be easily transported to different drilling or production sites, which can help reduce transportation costs. Overall, the SAS Environmental MIST system can help your company reduce costs associated with fluid treatment, waste disposal, production downtime, and transportation, which can help improve your bottom line.
Would the SAS chemistry work in wastewater from animal waste processing or rendering plants?
We have never tried, however it worked on waste from grease traps in restaurants. We can’t test in our labs, but you can try it on your own.
Do you provide portable well test separator units? Origin US or EU/new or used.
No, we do not supply these units.
Do you provide a solution for recycling flash recovery of base oil from mud slop using electro kinetic technology/supply, and fixing of base oil recovery from drilling slops?
We do not supply electro kinetic systems, but we have our own slops treatment process we can provide as an alternate solution for recycling of base oil from oily slops.
What makes the SAS centrifuge different on the slops treatment unit?
It’s the chemistry that makes it work better/makes it different, rather than the centrifuge on its own.
Do you provide/produce water and bulk water separation solutions? (For oil and gas upstream/downstream)
Produced water is not something we can help with.
We are working on a project to recover crude from slop oil lagoon and tank bottom at a refinery. The volume to be treated is 240 CMD of waste per day and customer is planning to operate existing decanter on a 10 m3/h flow rate. Oil content in feed will be 55%, water content is 35% and solids content is 15%.
Which type of your chemical – SAS SludgeTreat or SAS SlopTreat will be suitable for this application to act as a demulsifier?
The best way for us to start the process and find our most suitable product for you would be for you to send us 2 – 3 samples to test in our lab. We would then provide you with a full report of our findings and recommend the products which we believe would work best. This would be at a cost of $1,500 and any additional analysis of samples would be carried out by an external lab at an additional cost.
If clients are unable send samples, (India makes it impossible), we could send 2 small product samples for testing purposes.
The only way to fully determine the needs of a project would be to purchase product and run it through the system. We are happy to draft a proposal with our most used products (Sludge 2562 and Slop 135SC).
Both products are used by refineries and oil sludge treatment projects around the world.
How much quantity would be required to treat 240 CMD?
The dose rate is normally 0.5% - 1% if a decant is used, in this instance we would recommend 3 IBCs of product.
The dose rate of our chemicals is from 0.1% to 1% in general, in most cases it ends up being 0.5%. This is largely affected by the solids content, most of the waste treated by our chemistry has a solids content of 10 – 20%, if there are fewer solids in the waste the dose is lower. In the case of 15% solids you will likely be able to work within our average dose rate.
Is a polymer/flocculant required in addition to, or demulsifier alone is sufficient to do the job?
In most uses of our product, only our chemical is needed to create a good separation, alongside a decanter or 3-phase. You can use polymers after our chemistry, sometimes it will improve results however this is not common. Our chemistry can’t be used after polymers as the polymer will have bound the sludge together and prevents our chemistries access to the waste.
There is not normally a need for any floc or polymer treatment. It is possible to use floc or polymer treatment after our product has split the waste, if there are very fine particles in the water phase that cannot be removed via water treatment or filtration. This is quite rare though.