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Sand and Solids Control

Baker Hughes sand and solids suspension programs, supported by the technology and expertise of a global leader in the specialty chemical industry, are designed to minimize costs while maximizing well performance.

Specifically designed for use in wells that produce large quantities of sand and experience frequent solids fouling of bottom hole pumps, Baker Hughes sand control products work by suspending particles of sand in the oil phase, allowing them to be carried from the well, and dropping them quickly at the separator.

Every treatment program begins with an evaluation of well and production data and continues through selection of the optimum application method and treatment rate to monitoring of treatment success. It is effective with sand concentrations from 1% to 35% and water cuts of 15% to 70% and is especially effective in heavy crudes.

A successful sand suspension program can lower maintenance and operating costs by reducing workover frequency, lengthening the time between flush-bys and well loading, lowering torque load on top-drive pump motors and increasing production efficiency.

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