Fracking
Rugged self-cleaning screen filtration for fracking water streams where sand and suspended solids threaten pumps and high-pressure equipment.
When dealing with Fracking, there are many water quality issues that must be addressed through filtration.
- Fracking water can carry sand, grit, suspended solids, and recycled-water debris.
- Abrasive solids can damage pumps, valves, nozzles, and high-pressure equipment.
- High-flow operations need filtration that can handle variable solids loading with minimal manual service.
Conditions, Contaminants, and Considerations
Water sources may vary, but the primary water sources for Fracking filtration are:
- Recycled produced water
- Surface water
- Pond water
- Well water
In this application, water is usually filtered within the 100-500 micron range to remove contaminants like:
- Sand
- Grit
- Suspended solids
- Scale
- Organic debris
Due to these constraints, certain design considerations must be made to accommodate variables that can interfere with the filtration process. Factors such as Solids loading, Abrasiveness, Flow rate, Operating pressure, Target micron rating, and Flush waste handling must be accounted for to ensure reliable and efficient water filtration.
Benefits
Filtering the water before industrial or commercial use:
- Protects pumps and pressure equipment from abrasive solids.
- Supports high-flow filtration in demanding field conditions.
- Automatically cleans the screen to reduce manual service.
Relevant FAQs
Does the filter waste a lot of water while cleaning itself?
No, because of how quickly the filter cleans itself. Typical backwash water volume is as little as 10 gallons.
