Sand Control Services

Advanced sand control services, covering mechanical, chemical, and compound sand control, including gravel pack, circulating gravel pack, high-rate water pack, mini-fracturing pack, and fracture pack. Services comply with API 5CT, API 11D1, API 14A, API 14L, API 19AC, and API Q1 standards. Through accurate R&G evaluation, robust reservoir and sanding risk characterization, fit-for-purpose technology selection, and full-lifecycle reliability, the services ensure long-term sand-free production. Key tools include the BR-150R packing packer (for 7" casing, setting pressure 1,100–1,700 psi, release by hydraulic and clockwise rotation >50 cycles, temperature rating ≤680°F, workload 22,000 lb) and 2-3/8"–7" PMC screens, PPS screens, wire-wrapped screens, and slotted liners. The services effectively protect pumps, tubing, and completion equipment, sustain stable production, and reduce workover and lifecycle operating costs.

Brilliant Sand Monitor system

The Brilliant Sand Monitor system is a portable and online monitoring solution for solid particles in oil and gas production. It can accurately measure particle velocity, instantaneous flow rate, cumulative flow, and movement patterns. The system can support operators optimizing production, prevent equipment damage, and ensure safe and efficient operation in wells, pipelines, and processing facilities.

Working Principle

The monitor system uses passive acoustic sensing technology. An acoustic sensor is clamped onto the outside of a pipeline, typically at a bend or elbow where turbulent flow is representative. Solid particles (sand, proppant, etc.) collide with the pipe wall, generating acoustic signals. The sensor can detect these signals within a narrow frequency band, filtering out background noise from gas or liquid flow. By analyzing signal frequency and amplitude, the system determines sand velocity, mass flow rate, cumulative mass, and movement trends.

System Components

This system hardware consists of two main parts. Acoustic Sensor: Intrinsically safe (ATEX Ex ia IIC T4/T6), made of 316 stainless steel or aluminum body, with IP66/IP68. Mounts non-intrusively via stainless steel strap or adapter. Smart Transmitter/Controller: Several versions available (compact, panel-mount, wall-mount, portable, wireless) with data processing, display, and communication functions.

Key Features

Optimize production efficiency Suitable for multiphase flow (O&G, water, drilling & frac fluids) Quantitative and qualitative sand measurement Non-intrusive, easy to install and calibrate Real-time monitoring of sand velocity, mass flow rate, and cumulative mass Helps assess pipeline and valve erosion risk Multiple controller options for fixed, portable, or wireless applications

Specifications of Sensors

Parameter Value Measurement range (Sand Impact Rate) 0 – 100,000 SIR Sand concentration >0.1 g/s, up to 10,000 g/s Resolution 0.001 g/s Accuracy ±5% (gas >0.5 m/s, liquid >1 m/s) Repeatability <1% Min. detectable particle size Oil/water: 25 μm; Air/gas: 15 μm Power supply 24 VDC @ 5W Pipe outer diameter >25 mm Installation Non-intrusive, clamp-on Fluid Multiphase / gas / liquid Temperature (pipe surface) -40 °C to +200 °C Hazardous area certification ATEX Ex ia IIC T6/T4 Enclosure rating IP66, IP68 Housing material Aviation aluminum or 316 stainless steel Weight Alu <1.5 kg, SS <2.7 kg