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SWECO, Inc., Dept. 215-542, 6033 E. Bandini Blvd., P.O. Box 4151,
Los Angeles, CA 90051, (213) 726-1177, Telex: 67-4968

SAND SEPARATOR
SAND SEPARATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Overall Weight 2400 Ibs.
Overall Dimensions 7'5" high x 6'0" long x 4'0" wide
Construction Epoxy-coated carbon steel
Hydrocyclones
Size 4-inch Polyurethane
Number 8
Manifold 6-inch
Sand Shaker
Screen Diameter 48-inch
Screen Mesh 150 mesh, 200 mesh or finer
for special applications
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Motor HP 2 /2, Explosion-proof
Motor Voltage 230/460 dual voltage
Motor Cycles/Phase 60/3

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

The SWECO® Sand Separator provides a prac-
tical solution to problems that have plagued the oil
industry for years-the economical removal of fine
drilled solids from weighted mud, and the ecological
disposal of fine drilled solids from unweighted mud.
SWECO's unique solids control equipment uses
a two-stage mechanical process to remove fine
drilled solids from the mud. By a combination of
cycloning and screening, the entire mud circulating
volume is stripped of native sand without loss of valu-
able weighting materials or chemicals. The discarded SWECO Desanders are equipped with 10-inch
solids are dry enough for economical disposal. polyurethane hydrocyclones.They are a low-cost,
Field application has proven these benefits: lightweight, low maintenance alternative to conven-
Chemical treatment is reduced and mud costs are tional desander units. SWECO Desanders are avail-
lower; bit life and penetration rates are increased; able in a two-cone model (1000 gpm) and a three-cone
filter cake properties are improved and the danger model (1500 gpm). Desanders are furnished with oil
of differential sticking is minimized; cementing prob- field "break-over" skid ends, grooved couplings and
lems are reduced; downtime due to abrasion of pump weld stubs, pressure gauge, and snap-on cone cou-
parts is minimized; waste disposal problems are plings. Units are sandblasted, zinc-epoxy primered
reduced; the entire drilling operation runs smoother. and epoxy-painted.