A Sand Management programme can include any or all of the following:
- Gap Analysis
- Sand Production Risk Management and Mitigation
- Management Process Implementation
- Monitoring, Removal and Disposal Recommendations
- Sand Handling Limitations
Gap Analysis/System Review
- Review current sand management processes and procedure
- Compile implementation and engineering plan
- Reduced maintenance costs and enhanced production
Sand Management Strategy/Operator Guidelines
- Tailored Sand Management Strategies in accordance with industry best practice
- Indentification of potential hazards and associated risks
On-going Support/Sand Focal Point
- Production Optimisation
- Safety Assurance
- Dynamic Alarming and Anomaly Management
Sand Management Consultancy begins with one or both of these investigation methods:
Gap Analysis
Through a specifically designed program our consultant utilises their expertise to review and evaluate sand management related systems; monitoring and removal availability and system design, management systems, data access and analysis reports etc. This service is particularly beneficial in a full investigation of the platform and identifying where to improve areas that align with the client’s production strategy.
Sand Risk Evaluation
Again, this is a specifically designed risk evaluation software designed to identify the sand risk ‘hot spots’ throughout a particular process or an entire platform. The software and consultant analysis will identify where the high erosion areas are and define the severity of the risk. This model has been particularly effective in assisting inspection location prioritisation and where to focus efforts. Additionally, this provides assurance to the client and allows a systematic approach to sourcing the root cause of sand production while eliminating uncertainty and can provide a good mechanism for justifying production enhancement.
