Terry Vaughn, Acid Tank Leasing, talks about the issues with frac-style acid tanks, which are known for leaking, failing at the manifold, floor, and walls. Frac supervisors at the well site hate dealing with the constant leaks. Spills are not required to be reported at the Federal level unless they exceed 5000 lbs, so many smaller spills go unreported.
Horizontal well completions increased acid concentration, volumes, the time acid is required to sit inside the Frac tanks, causing them to begin failing in greater numbers. Tank failures escalated during the downturn as contractor CAPEX budgets were canceled and operating losses resulted in deferred tank maintenance.
These failures prompted Terry to engineer the oilfield’s first fit-for-purpose acid tank suitable for long-term Hydrochloric acid storage. He accomplished his goals, and now his tanks are working in the Marcellus, Utica, Permian, Midcontinent, and will soon move into the Bakken. All of his tanks are equipped with advanced safety features and emissions control, unlike 99% of frac tanks currently in service.
According to Vaughn, the company has not had a single acid spill in its history.
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