5K DualFlow

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Highly automated offshore solids separation and management system

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November 11 2024

The 5K DualFlow is an ultra-compact dual cyclone desanding unit with a modest 2m x 2m footprint, designed for offshore topside applications where solids could be present from wellbore flowback. It achieves a separation efficiency of more than 99.8% for solids particles as small as 20 microns, at flow rates up to 20,000 barrels per day of liquid and 20 million standard cubic feet per day of gas. 

The key technology is the use of two patented, single liner cyclones in one unit. As one cyclone vessel is isolated and flushed for solids removal, production continues uninterrupted through the other cyclone. This inline solids flushing ensures continuous production without any manual handling of solids. The dynamic inlet design provides high flexibility in handling varying flow rates, solids sizes, and pressure conditions. 

With its ground-breaking design that minimizes erosion, the DualFlow incorporates online data logging (7th generation) with over 560 sensors monitoring flow rates, pressures, temperatures, solids weights, and erosion levels in real-time. This data-driven approach enables better asset management by allowing early detection and mitigation of erosion. The DualFlow is certified to DNV RP A203 standards and meets various other industry certifications.

The DualFlow Desander can also be installed during a Coiled Tubing Clean-Out (CTCO) operation or to manage solids during jetting of production separators.

Pros & Limitations
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Compact 2m x 2m footprint and weight of 10t makes the DualFlow suitable for offshore platforms and late life assets
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Proven separation efficiency of more than 99.8% for solids as small as 20 micron (DNV RP A203) 20k bbls/day
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Real time quantification of separated solids and remote monitoring provides operators with valuable information regarding the fourth phase (sand)
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Two vessels in one DualFlow unit ensures continuous production
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Closed loop solids transportation system for no manual handling. Removes operators from any NORM exposure
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Dynamic Inlet giving high flexibility regardless of flow, solids size & pressure conditions
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Ground breaking design giving low erosion parameters
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Online data logging system for monitoring solids, erosion, flow, pressure & temperature
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High reliability compared to desanders with rotary motor accelerators
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Maintains optimal flow rates and solids-free production, maximizing production and lowering cost per barrel
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Automated solids management system reducing operational costs and risks from human error
Specification
Specification Title Specification Description
Dimensions
Height: 3280 mm
Width: 2000 mm
Depth: 2000 mm
Weight
10000 kg
Materials
Pressure Vessel: Duplex S31803
Valves: Duplex S31803 and AISI 316
Pipes: Duplex S31803 and AISI 410
Frame: Carbon steel (S355)

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FourPhase provides unique, patented continuous production and solids removal systems. In the Oil and Gas Industry three phases are well known and well taken care of – oil, gas and water. We are focusing on the fourth phase – solids. In both mature and new fields where solids are present we improve production performance. Our modular production management solutions enable our customers to continuously tune individual well performance to significantly reduce the cost per barrel of production. FourPhase’s enhanced solids management technology improves production efficiency by enabling continuous production, at maximum flow rates, while maintaining topside process equipment integrity. Our purpose is to embrace the management of the fourth phase as fundamental to improving production efficiency and performance. With extensive experience and unique know-how of both designing and operating solids control equipment, FourPhase is emerging as the preferred supplier of continuous production and solids removal systems. FourPhase can play an important role in the economic recovery of your oil and gas reserves.

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