Case study 101: Lodi drilling salt water disposal site
Operational Profile
Type of Operation: Commercial Salt Water Disposal
Location: Texas
Equipment: Gun Barrel
b/d: 2000 bbl
Gravity of oil: 50 degrees
BS&W beforestudy: 1%
Unit size: 4” Separation Enhancer
Key Findings:
- 31% Increase in plant output
- Oil recovery increase from 0.4% to 1%
- Investment payback period 6 months
- Significantly decreased retention time
Problem
The site was experiencing above average carryover in the disposal process. The extraction method employed a gravity fed gun barrel tank. The operator was looking to improve plant efficiency and increase production through additional means of separation.SolutionThe site manager installed a 4” Separation Enhancer prior to the gun barrel.
Results
The site operator reported back after 60 days of Separation Enhancer usage:
- Production increased by 31%
- Increased recovery of 80 bbl/mth
- Oil recovery increase from 0.4% to 1%
- Retention time decreased significantly
- Cleaner discharge water
- Increased site capacity
Conclusion
After the installation of the Separation Enhancer the whole operation increased performance and efficiency to optimal levels never experienced before at this site. The result -increased overall production and profitability through normal business practice without increasing operational costs.
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