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Cory Dellenbach
il and gas companies face an

uphill battle when it comes to
public perception, thats no secret.
There are those who believe that all the
oil and gas industry wants to do is exploit
resources and destroy the environment.
There are those who believe that operators
are nothing more than fat old white men
with the single goal of driving up prices
and stuffing their wallets.
While some in the industry are happy

enough just staying quiet and doing their
jobs, others are starting to step up to the
challenge to shift perceptions and show the
truth about oil and gas.
Many of these companies are doing it
through social media Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram and even LinkedIn. Social media
can be a scary place for anyone, especially
a company in an industry with so many
Social media can be a scary place for anyone, especially a

company in an industry with so many detractors waiting
to pounce on their every move, but there are still
companies out there showing the good things.
Anyone who has worked in this
industry for any amount of time knows
how much companies contribute to the
communities in which they operate.
Unfortunately, those facts dont always
reach the newspaper pages or television
news broadcasts each night.
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detractors waiting to pounce on their every

move, but there are still companies out
there showing the good things.
Social media is the perfect place for
brands to foster relationships, says Lanie
James, digital communications strategist
at Chesapeake Energy. Forward-thinking
oil and gas companies can
leverage social networks to
demonstrate their value to
the communities where they
operate. This will build trust
and help Americans to see
how important our businesses
are to the economy both
locally and nationally.
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One such company doing this already

is featured in this months issue of Gas, Oil
& Mining Contractor. CMS Oilfield Services,
located in Ohio, has a strong presence on
all of those forms of social media listed
above. Just go to the companys Facebook
page or Instagram and Twitter feeds and
youll see pictures of their employees hard
at work, smiling and doing what they
do best.
CMS posts positive stories about
the industry and keeps their employees
involved in the social media world by
letting them take their own photos to show
followers what they do on a daily basis.
Another company mentioned in this
months Eye on the Industry Water
Rescue Services in Fort Worth, Texas
is also active on Facebook. Water Rescue
Services tends to post positive stories about
fracking and how reusing water can be
good for the industry, showing its followers
and others on Facebook a positive side to
the industry.
If you want to start changing public
perception, you need to get the positive
news out there any way you can issuing
press releases to local media, posting
regularly on social media and getting
involved in community events like parades,
festivals and more.
Also in this issue we roll out a new
feature, Canadian Extra, which focuses
on companies helping the oil industry
in Canada. This month we feature the
Canadian Association of Petroleum
Production Accountants and highlight the
work they do and its importance to the
oil industry.
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EMBRACING
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Diversification keys continued growth and helps
CMS Oilfield Services provide year-round client support
By Cory Dellenbach | Photography by Amy Voigt
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hen Chris Halgas became

president of CMS Oilfield
Services amid the burgeoning
oil industry boom in 2011,
he knew he had to make the
company stand out.
CMS Oilfield Services began as a water-hauling
service but now offers everything from roll-off trucks,
winch trucks, flatbed hauling, super-vac service, drilling
rig washdown, lease road flagging and well-site security
services to frac tank cleaning and hydroexcavation.
Were a little diverse because with the boom of
the oilfield business there was a lot of opportunity and it
made sense to serve your clients with as many services as
you can, Halgas says.
CMS Oilfield Services also offers waste removal
transport and soon itll be expanding into air excavating
work.
Currently, CMS has a service area of New York, West
Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio the Marcellus and
Utica shale plays.
CMS Oilfield Services technician Jerry Donley uses a Hotsy hotwater pressure washer apparatus attached to a LANDA pressure
washing machine to decontaminate a Dragon frac tank on a work
site in Wintersville, Ohio.
Obviously [hydroexcavation] is big right now and will be big for the next 10 years in Ohio,
West Virginia, Pennsylvania. Really, all over as the infrastructure of the country grows for
moving LPG and all the various gasses that need to be moved across the country.
Chris Halgas
Lead technician Jerry Jarmin (left) and

technician Jerry Donley work together
to decontaminate a box truck
using a GapVax HV-57 High Dump
hydroexcavator at the CMS facility in
St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Business has been extremely good, Halgas says.

Were constantly expanding and are now looking to
expand outside of Marcellus and Utica.
Halgas visited Wyoming in September to research
expanding into that region. The good thing about being
a trucking company is we have wheels, so we can expand
our operations pretty easy.
CMS OILFIELD
SERVICES
LOCATION:
St. Clairsville,
Ohio
FOUNDED:
1994
EMPLOYEES:
A little over 100
SERVICE AREA:
Domestic shale plays

(currently in New York,
Ohio, Pennsylvania
and West Virginia)
SPECIALTIES:
Water and waste hauling,

snow cleanup, flagging and
security operations,
frac tank cleaning
WEBSITE:
www.cmsoilfieldservices.com
THE FLEET
In total, CMS has 66 trucks, including everything
from excavators to transport and box trucks.
We have excavators, we have transport trucks,
meaning Class A tractor-trailers with 130-barrel tanks on
them, Halgas says. We have 110-barrel tri-axle water
trucks that haul water in and out of sites and waste in
and out of sites. We have 100-barrel quad-axle trucks for
carrying heavier waters and muds in and out of sites.
Most of the companys trucks are Peterbilt 388s,
but there are also some Freightliners mixed in with five
Macks and five Internationals.
CMS also has two GapVax combo units (HV-57 and
HV-57 High Dump) and another on order. Other vehicles
include box units, which are used primarily for hot-water
washes on rigs and decontaminations on the frac tanks.
We also have lots of Dragon frac tanks 500-barrel
that are available for rent to our customers along with
light plants, Halgas says.
The company moved into doing hydroexcavation
work about three years ago, starting with the first combo
truck they received from GapVax.
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CMS PRIDES ITSELF ON

SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
Search Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or even LinkedIn and youll more than likely find CMS
Oilfield Services.
It gets the word out, says Chris Halgas, president of CMS Oilfield Services. Youd think wed
use [social media] to get sales, but we dont really get any sales out of it, but we do get employees
out of it.
Halgas admits that finding drivers can be a big problem for any trucking company, but his
company uses social media to get the word out about the openings.
It is very important for a company such as ours to have a social media presence, says Carol Ellis,
director of fleet and marketing for CMS Oilfield Services. It is a great way to actively search for and
hire CDL drivers in our area as well as showcasing our safety standards with potential customers.
Halgas adds that potential employees see that CMS pays well and is a fun company to work for
with a strong family atmosphere.
We find the feedback and comments from others on our pages very informative and helps
us shape the business, Ellis says. The analytics on some of the sites offer great insight into our
customer base and knowing which posts get the best reaction.
Because of that, CMS has found fun ways to get the employees involved in social media.
We recently held a contest for our employees to send in their own pictures of CMS at work,
since our work is mainly at off-site locations, Ellis says. The top three winners receive a gift card and
their pictures are used on our website and various social media sites as well.
Halgas says hes seen some interesting photos because of the contests.
We have some really cool photos that you wouldnt be able to get any other way, Halgas says.
Halgas is pleased with how much social media has helped the business.
Its a great tool, he says. I have a very active social media page for my business and for myself and
when people see what Im doing, weve had a few people reach out to us to do stuff here and there.
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CMS Oilfield Services safety team member Jerry Jarmin (right)

helps technician Jerry Donley enter a frac tank requiring
decontamination.
Obviously [hydroexcavation] is big right now

and will be big for the next 10 years in Ohio, West
Virginia, Pennsylvania, Halgas says. Really, all over
as the infrastructure of the country grows for moving
LPG and all the various gasses that need to be moved
across the country.
Halgas says adding hydroexcavators to the
companys menu of services was an important step.
CLEANING WORK
CMS Oilfield Services has helped out on spill
cleanups and recently worked on a spill in West
Virginia for FEMA where they had to deliver potable
water. The company delivered the water with its
130-barrel semi-trailers.
Getting those types of jobs can be difficult, but
Halgas says it helps to network and know people.
Besides the spill cleanup in West Virginia, the
company has also handled jobs for the State of Ohio
as well as towing companies.
Towing companies have used us for spills and
oilfield related things, like a sand-can rollover or
CMS has several vacuum trucks among its fleet of vehicles, most
of which were built out by Curry Supply Co.
something like that, which has happened, Halgas says.

Spill cleanups are not the only cleaning services
CMS offers its customers; other services include rig
washdowns and frac tank cleaning. Halgas says about
20 percent of the companys business comes from
cleaning jobs.
We do waterblasting with a 10K, but there are
different applications for the waterblasting obviously,
Halgas says. We have box trucks with 5Ks with heated
hot water. We have four of those units right now.
Every job we do starts with our full-time safety
coordinator who has a lot of experience and who
inspects the job conditions, equipment needs and
sends the appropriately trained personnel and safety
Were constantly expanding and are

now looking to expand outside of
Marcellus and Utica.
Chris Halgas
equipment to complete the job in a timely manner
for the client, Halgas says. All of our guys are Safe
Land trained. All of our guys are OSHA 10-hour.
Our management is OSHA 30-hour, and all of our
technicians have confined-space training.
The safety staff then supervises the actual
cleaning work, Halgas says.
We have lead technicians and regular technicians
who will then go in and clean out a tank or go up on
a site and do rig washdowns or clean out the cellars or
whatever needs to be done on a rig site, Halgas says.
KEEPING EMPLOYEES INVOLVED
To keep its fleet running, CMS Oilfield Services
has 75 drivers, 20-plus flaggers and an eight-person
mechanic shop that operates 24 hours a day.
Safety is a big focus with all employees throughout
the company.
We have a vice president of safety compliance
who manages the local safety guys and hes also the
one that schedules all of our training, Halgas says.
We do Safe Land training every two months. We do
OSHA 10-hour every month. Confined-space training
is as-needed, but it can happen on a daily basis as
were ramping up.
Halgas says that members of management, who
are trained instructors, conduct the majority of the
courses. The one course that isnt led by management
is Safe Land, which is administered by a course
instructor who visits often.
Beyond the training exercises, CMS has found
other ways to keep its employees involved in
daily activities.
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We have an employee of the month program that were doing and

were getting ready to roll out a couple of other programs, Halgas says.
A lot of them are safety-based, where if they have a certain amount of
days without incidents, they get a bonus.
The truck drivers arent left out either. They are involved in a
program called Street Smarts in which a Fleetmatics program can
monitor the drivers speed and driving habits to make sure they are
following company policies. Our vice president of safety, whose name
is Bob Evans, thought it would also be fun to hand out Bob Evans gift
certificates when certain goals are met.
Our company policy is 5 miles per hour under the speed limit and
we can tell if theyre following that or blowing stop signs or anything like that,
Halgas says. We closely monitor it and Bob will hand out awards monthly as
they hit goals.
STAYING BUSY
CMS also offers a way to help oil and gas companies in the Marcellus and
Utica shales keep operating in the snowy, cold winter months.
When Halgas joined the company, he realized pretty quickly that he could
bring something to the table that he had plenty of experience with: snow clearing.
When I first started in business at 18 years old, I had a landscaping
company, and Ive been doing snow plowing every year since, Halgas says.
After moving to St. Clairsville, Ohio, Halgas saw that many new businesses
were opening and many were in remote areas that required snow removal. I still
had all my snow clearing equipment and our customers were asking for it, so I
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By Ken Wysocky
t may seem almost laughable that a

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carriers do for Northwell Oilfield Hauling Inc.,
based in Acheson, Alberta.
Manufactured by Foremost Industries LP, the
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where most vehicles would sink like a stone. Its
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that Northwell crews often encounter when
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Northwell Oilfield Hauling Inc.,
One key to the Commander Cs remarkable
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FEATURES: Cummins 500 hp diesel engine, 80,000-pound payload capacity,
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All its doing is dispersing ground pressure,
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mud in places where a pickup truck would go right down to the bottom.
Imagine walking through deep snow in boots versus walking with snowshoes,
and youll have a good idea of how it works.
Two other keys to the Commander Cs muddy mobility: all-wheel drive
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body, which allows the vehicle which is just under 58 feet long to bend in
the middle.
Because its articulated, it allows drivers to get into tighter spaces and
just move around better, Brown says, pointing to the trucks 53-foot turning
radius. Drivers also can manipulate the machine better to get through the
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owns two Commander C carriers from Foremost Industries.
The all-wheel drive vehicles
feature an articulated body for
maneuverability and can carry
80,000-pound payloads.
BELOW: The 58-foot-long
Commander C tri-axle units are
powered by 500 hp Cummins
ISX diesel engines with eightspeed Clark transmissions.
Eight 66-inch-diameter, 25-inch-wide tires enable the

Commander C to safely and efficiently navigate the boggy
muskeg that Northwell crews often encounter in remote areas
of Canada.
The Commander C tri-axle units feature a 500

hp Cummins ISX diesel engine, an eight-speed Clark
transmission, Primex tires made by the Alliance Tire
Co., a heavy-duty oilfield deck, a main deck winch,
gin poles, midship and rear live rolls, a front push bar
and a hydraulically controlled rear push bar. Theyre
also equipped with rear-mounted cameras for safety.
Brown says his company has owned many
Commanders during the last 25 years; the company
currently owns two Commander Cs that cost about
$1.4 million apiece. Overall, the company owns
roughly 350 trucks and trailers, including eightwheel-drive bed trucks (also equipped with floater
tires) made by Western Star (a subsidiary of Daimler
Trucks North America LLC); 35- to 45-ton cranes
manufactured by National Crane (a brand owned
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But the Commanders, which must be hauled on
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efficiently as possible, Brown says.
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hours, he says. And since theyre expensive, its
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The new continuous-duty vacuum pump from Moro USA
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By Craig Mandli
igh performance and longevity ratings, low operating

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Expo International.
The PM3000 Storm is an addition to the companys Storm
series of liquid-cooled models capable of pumping nonvolatile
liquids and sludge from long distances, providing a solution for
heavy-duty industrial applications with a tank capacity of 3,000
to 9,000 gallons. It is capable of 29 psi and features a 4-inch
flange connection.
Its rated at 1,000 cfm free air and was designed to appeal to
vacuum truck operators who work in the industrial sector, including
oil and gas utilities, municipal utilities and hydroexcavation, says
Dave Flagg, company president. It is also a pump that will appeal
to municipalities that operate trucks continuously. Its not your
typical truck-mounted vacuum pump.
Like all of Moros liquid-cooled vacuum pumps, the PM3000
Storm includes an integrated check valve, change-over valve,
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Matt Gibbs, western territory sales manager for Moro USA, explains several of the features of the new PM3000
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It incorporates a cantered rotor that promotes less air slippage
with six Kevlar, heat-resistant vanes that improve performance and
recovery time.
The response has been terrific, Flagg says. We took orders for several
This isnt the largest vacuum pump model weve made, Flagg says, noting
units from our dealers right at the Expo.
the companys other vacuum pump models are designed for tanks ranging from
As for the companys plans for the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment,
1,000 to 9,000 gallons. This design provides a higher cfm rating at 24 Hg
Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show, the new name for the Pumper &
continuous [28 Hg maximum], which is really the top end when you need deep
Cleaner Expo, Flagg says Moro USA is working with all industry segments
vacuum and high flow, such as when hydroexcavating.
promoting its products.
A cantered rotor and Kevlar vanes allow the pump to generate 29 psi.
Our goal is always to have something new ready to bring to the Expo, and
In addition, the efficient design means the pump doesnt need to spin as fast
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Oilfield companies continue to expand

By Cory Dellenbach
Calumet buys Specialty Oilfield Solutions

Calumet Specialty Products, based in Indiana, announced that it has
bought Houston-based solids control and drilling fluids company Specialty
Oilfield Solutions.
The $30 million purchase price includes all assets held by Specialty.
Specialty has operations in the Eagle Ford, Marcellus and Utica shale
plays. Specialty will operate as a subsidiary of Oklahoma-based Anchor Drilling
Fluids, a subsidiary of Calumet.
Calumet is an independent producer of fuel and specialty hydrocarbon
products including solvents, asphalt and hydrocarbon gels.
New pipeline announced by Dakota Plains, Hiland Crude

Dakota Plains Holdings Inc. and Hiland Crude LLC have announced an
agreement that will link Dakota Plains Pioneer Rail Terminal in New Town,
N.D., with Hilands Market Center Gathering System crude oil pipeline
network.
Hilands gathering system has multiple connection points into pipeline
outlets and crude-by-rail terminals. The new connection is expected to have
a capacity of more than 15,000 barrels per day and would have the ability to
expand to supply roughly 60,000 barrels per day.
The connection is expected to be complete by the end of October.
Oilfield services company is growing

Franks International NV, based in Lafayette, La., is growing in the Houston
region, as well as its home base.
The oilfield services company, which specializes in casings and equipment
manufacturing, is doubling its Westchase presence in Houston, building a new
facility in Alvin, Texas, and breaking ground on a huge complex in Lafayette,
say company officials.
Dakota Gold Transfer plans new crude terminal in Bakken

Dakota Gold Transfer Plaza LLC is developing plans to build a crude oil
transload facility in Mountrail County, N.D. The 350-acre site will provide
customers access to rail and pipeline to move crude oil to multiple markets
across the U.S. and Canada.
Dakota Gold says that storage and high-speed rail loading services will be
available during the second half of 2015.
Dakota Gold is a joint venture between Cody Moe and the TrailStone
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Riverstone Holdings LLC.
Aqua Terra expands to Bakken

Aqua Terra Waste Management acquired two saltwater disposal facilities in
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independent merchant operator of saltwater disposal facilities. Prior to this
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HELP FROM THE EXPERTS

Witt OBriens new Bakken firm can help with
response to oilfield spills, other emergencies
By Cory Dellenbach
il spills and other oilfield incidents

can happen to any company at any
given time, but one company is
doing its best to help oil and gas companies
deal with them.
I would describe what we do as being
in the resilience business. We help our
clients return to a pre-incident condition as
quickly as possible, says Dan Sobieski, vice
president of the Energy Sector Preparedness
Department for Witt OBriens.
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crisis management, and disaster response
and recovery with the depth of experience
and capability to provide services across the
crisis and disaster life cycle.
The company dates its history back
to 1983 when one of its namesakes, Jim
OBrien, started a company called OBrien
Oil Pollution Service in Louisiana, which
provided oil spill response management
services. The companys other namesake,
James Lee Witt, was the FEMA director
underneath both Presidents Bill Clinton
and George H.W. Bush.
James Lee Witt founded James Lee
Witt Associates after he left the Clinton
Administration, Sobieski says. At the
beginning of 2013, we formed Witt
OBriens as a joint venture between the
two entities.
Witts organization was about 95
percent public sector work and 5 percent
private sector, Sobieski says, while OBriens
was 95 percent private sector and 5 percent
public. Today, the split is 50 percent for
each sector.
With several locations already
throughout the U.S. and worldwide, Witt
OBriens recently opened a new location in
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the Bakken Shale play in Mandan, N.D.

While our main goal is to ensure
that our existing clients and partners get
the timely service and support they need,
we look forward to offering our expertise
with the techniques that are necessary to

help with spills and other incidents and
they are familiar with the agencies that
could be called in.
Weve worked with the Coast Guard,
the EPA and local and state governments,
Sobieski says. We can respond and help
our clients get out of the reactionary phase
on an emergency as quickly as possible and
turn it into a project that we manage on
behalf of our clients.
On the communications side, Witt
OBriens helps its clients not only manage
messaging for internal stakeholders, but
also external stakeholders and making
We can respond and help our clients get out of the reactionary
phase on an emergency as quickly as possible and turn it into
a project that we manage on behalf of our clients.
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to support the growth of the oil and gas

marketplace in North Dakota, says Tim
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OBriens.
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Sobieski says there are four
cornerstones to the companys approach
prepare, respond, communicate and
recover.
For each of those cornerstones, we
have specific services, Sobieski says. On
prepare, we help our clients write business
continuity plans, regulatory required plans,
company required plans or in some cases
plans that arent regulatory required, but
make a lot of sense from a stewardship
perspective. Then we help our clients
train on those plans and then conduct
exercises to evaluate how well they do on
the preparation.
On the response side, we are a
response management company, Sobieski
says. We dont own skimmers, we dont
own vacuum trucks, but we manage the
contractors on behalf of our clients.
Sobieski says the company is familiar
sure they have consistent messaging and

timely messages. On the recovery side,
Witt OBriens will help if there has been
a disaster declaration made and FEMA
funds become available. Sobieski says its
very prescriptive on how those funds have
to be administered and how they have to
be documented and Witt OBriens will
operate in that niche.
To support each of those cornerstones,
Sobieski notes that Witt OBriens has
software solutions for each step. Each of the
software options are Web-enabled.
Some of those solution options include
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Response), which is a communications
platform that allows clients to triage
messages and to answer the message in a
uniform voice. Some of their clients who
use the communications platform include
the United States Coast Guard, the U.S.
Army and a number of school districts.
On the response side, Witt OBriens
uses two software tools, including
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recovery side they have DebrisPro. On the
prepare side the company uses ePlanPro.
MOVING TO THE BAKKEN

Creating an office in the Bakken Shale play just seemed like a smart move
for the company, Sobieski says. The North Dakota location opened in late
August with one full-time employee staffing the facility.
Weve had ongoing work from existing clients here and it just made
sense to move here because if we wanted to grow locally with the oil and gas
industry thats growing here and the public sector, we need to be a little bit
closer, Sobieski says. We have two very long-term clients in the Minot area
and one in the Tioga area and we have a couple other oil and gas clients that
we hope to conduct incident command system training for soon.
We think because were here it will make a big difference, Sobieski says.
Our experience is that clients want to deal with a local office and so were
starting here in the Mandan area.
There is room for expansion with the current location having four offices,
a conference room and a gallery.
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All Jetting Technologies, Inc.

See ad page 55
Waterblasting/
Waterjet Accessories
& Equipment
Pump Distributor
Pump Manufacturer
Stationary
Truck/Trailer
TRANSPORT METHOD
Hand Portable
2740 SW Martin Davids Blvd., Ste. 318

772-286-1218 (f) 772-286-0069
info@alljetting.com www.alljetting.com
American Jetter
See ad page 71
6,001 to 40,000 PSI
3,001 to 6,000 PSI
PRESSURE RANGE
Up to 3,000 PSI
Waterblasting/Waterjet
Distributor
Manufacturer
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6908 Pine Grove Rd., Knoxville, TN 37914

866-944-3569 - 865-524-4647 (f) 865-247-5105
andy@americanjetter.com www.americanjetter.com
Arthur Products Co.
1140 Industrial Pkwy., Medina, OH 44256

800-322-0510 - 330-725-4905 (f) 330-722-2698
apc@apclsq.com www.arthurproducts.com
See ad page 6
Cam Spray
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520 Brooks Rd., Iowa Falls, IA 50126

800-648-5011 - 641-648-5011 (f) 641-648-5013
sales@camspray.com www.camspray.com
501 W. Leffel Ln., Springfield, OH 45501

800-833-1212 - 937-323-4644 (f) 937-323-3767
info@electriceel.com www.electriceel.com
1101 Thompson Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136

800-245-6200 - 412-771-6300 (f) 412-771-2771
info@generalpipecleaners.com www.drainbrain.com
Gorman-Rupp Company
600 S. Airport Rd., Mansfield, OH 44903

419-755-1011 - (f) 419-755-1251
grsales@gormanrupp.com www.grpumps.com
Hammelmann Corp.
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436 Southpointe Dr., Miamiburg, OH 45342

800-783-4935 - 937-859-8777 (f) 937-859-9188
mail@hammelmann.com www.hammelmann.com
See ad page 71
See ad page 15
See ad page 17
Hot Jet USA
Jetstream of Houston
NLB Corporation
NozzTeq Inc.
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5905 Thomas Rd., Houston, TX 77041

800-231-8192 - 832-590-1300 (f) 832-590-1304
sales@waterblast.com www.waterblast.com
29830 Beck Rd., Wixon, MI 48393

800-441-5059 - 248-624-5555 - (f) 248-624-0908
nlbmktg@nlbusa.com www.nlbcorp.com
1949 Calumet St., Clearwater, FL 33765
866-620-5915 - 603-413-6583 - (f) 603-413-6744
info@nozzteq.com www.nozzteq.com
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14717 Heritage Crest Way, Riverton, UT 84065

800-213-3272 - 801-545-0777 (f) 801-545-9132
sales@hotjetusa.com www.hotjetusa.com
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Pressure Lift Corporation

See ad page 69
Waterblasting/
Waterjet Accessories
& Equipment
Pump Distributor
Pump Manufacturer
Stationary
Truck/Trailer
TRANSPORT METHOD
Hand Portable
6,001 to 40,000 PSI
3,001 to 6,000 PSI
PRESSURE RANGE
Up to 3,000 PSI
Distributor
Manufacturer
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1565 W. Main St., #208-267, Lewisville, TX 75067

972-355-0550 (f) 972-355-6566
info@pressurelift.com www.pressurelift.com
Spartan Tool
1506 W Division St., Mendota, IL 61342

800-435-3866 - 815-539-7411 (f) 888-876-2371
customerservice@spartantool.com
www.spartantool.com
TST Sweden AB
Prastgatan 14, SE-511 54, Kinna, Sweden

+46-320-20-58-80 - (f) +46-320-20-58-88
info@tst-sweden.com www.tst-sweden.com
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Vacall Industries
Vactor Manufacturing
Water Cannon, Inc. MWBE
406 Mill Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

800-382-8302 - 330-339-2211 (f)330-339-8428
mtnorman@gradall.com www.vacallindustries.com
1621 S Illinois St., Streator, IL 61364

800-627-3171 - 815-672-3171 (f)815-672-2779
sales@vactor.com www.vactor.com
4300 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Unit 1010-424,
Lake Mary, FL 32746-2012
800-333-9274 - 321-800-5763 (f)888-928-9274
sales@watercannon.com www.watercannon.com
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Tech Perspective
CRITICAL
CONNECTIONS
Deployable fiber optic systems provide a lifeline to the surface in harsh mining environments
By Jeff Elliott
IN
SUBTERRANEAN
MINING
OPERATIONS,
RELIABLE
communication networks for transporting data, voice, video and other

supporting applications are essential for safe and efficient operations.
Whether accessing sophisticated ERP or Maintenance Management
Systems, engaging in fleet management, video surveillance or access control,
or protecting miners with wireless locator systems, these networks serve as a
literal lifeline between workers deep within mines and surface operations.
For this, mining networks require more than permanently installed
network cabling. It requires unique deployable systems designed for quick
installation, extension and even relocation as the active mine site area moves,
or equipment is moved in and out.
RUGGEDIZED FIBER OPTICS
Given the increasing bandwidth requirements and concerns about
electromagnetic interference, fiber optic cable is quickly replacing the
more traditional choice, copper. Designed to survive the rigors of a mining
environment, this ruggedized cabling can withstand everything from dust and
debris to chemical exposure, temperature extremes, radiation, electrical power
transients, interference, fire, moisture, humidity, water, crush, tension, flexing,
impact and vibration.
The fiber optic cable, however, is only a component of a complete,
deployable system, explains Rick Hobbs, director of business development at
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC). Optical Cable is a company that designs
and manufactures fiber optic cabling, connectors and assemblies for harsh
environments such as mining.
According to Hobbs, other key elements include hardened cable
jacketing; genderless connectors for quick deployment without regard for
male or female ends; and hybrid options that include copper along with fiber
to provide power for underground Wi-Fi networks.
HARDENED CABLING
For locations that require compliance with MSHAs Part 7, Subpart K of
Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations signal cables mining applications,
OCC typically recommends MSHA-rated breakout cable.
MSHA cables are designed to withstand the rigors of difficult pulls, high
tensile loading and severe crush occurrences and can repeatedly endure the
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abuse associated with the extreme demands in surface and sub-surface mining.
Breakout cable is so strong and rugged because each individual, colorcoded sub-cable has its own tight-buffered coating. In addition, these cables
have a tight-bound outer jacket, which is pressure extruded directly over the
cables core. This combination of a helically stranded core and a pressure
extruded outer jacket provides an overall cable construction that offers crush
and impact protection and increased tensile strength.
If cost is an issue and the conditions warrant it, MSHA-rated distributionstyle cabling is an alternative. This cable is also extremely rugged, featuring
the helically stranded core and extruded outer jacket, but not the additional
sub-cable for each fiber.
Other MSHA-rated cable designs are also available, offering escalating
degrees of cable protection to meet the specific needs of an application. These
include alternative jacket materials, such as PVC and polyurethane, which are
specifically tailored to meet the mechanical and environmental needs of the
application.
Additional options within each cable type include jacket materials for
applications requiring a lower coefficient of friction, chemical resistance and
temperature flexibility for both low and high extremes. Water tolerant options
that take advantage of the qualities of tight buffered cable and super absorbent
polymer aramid yarn are also available.
HYBRID CABLES, CONNECTORS
For applications that can benefit from fiber optics and copper, hybrid
cables offer both within the same cabling sheath.
A distinct advantage of a hybrid cable-connector solution is that the
customer can bundle both the high performance of fiber with the copper
power or control signal in one cable. This reduces the number of cables that
must be designed, purchased and deployed in a system.
Hybrid cabling also facilitates installation of wireless access points
underground.
Unlike traditional wireless networking devices that require 110-volt AC
power for each device, 12vdc or 48vdc power can be supplied in the same
cable to power wireless routers and other electronic devices in a hybrid system.
As a result, certified devices, including VOIP devices and IP cameras, are
able to communicate throughout the network. This provides personnel, even
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deep within mines, with the means to communicate with each other and even
make calls outside the mine.
Wireless systems also play a key role in providing post-accident miner
locator tracking and two-way communications, a requirement of the Mine
Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006.
Some of the available tracking systems involve small, wearable radio
frequency identification locator tags that can be attached to miners or a piece
of equipment. These tags communicate with wireless access points or nodes
placed in strategic locations throughout the mine to pinpoint their location.
GENDERLESS CONNECTORS
Genderless connectors, designed for quick deployment, are able to
connect with one another, allowing the user to connect fiber optic cables
without regard for male or female ends.
Manufacturers have further simplified the genderless design with userfriendly mating interfaces capable of blind mating as well as applications that
require thousands of mating cycles.
These connector systems are designed to resist extreme harsh mechanical
and environmental conditions including high vibration, mechanical and
thermal shock, and fluid immersion.
With genderless connectors, multiple identical cable assemblies can
be daisy-chained together over a distance of up to several kilometers while
maintaining polarity. Polarity can be an issue when connecting an odd number
of traditional male to female gender connectors. In such cases, additional
connectors, which add signal loss, are required to correct polarity.
In high traffic areas where the risk of damage to installed cabling is
elevated, spare assemblies, fitted with genderless connectors, can be stored to
allow for fast and easy replacement with minimal interruption to operations.
INCREASING CONVERSION TO FIBER OPTICS
According to Hobbs, there are many mining companies that are converting
to fiber optics as the costs for components continue to drop, making fiber
a better solution than copper in most applications. Even die-hard copper
devotees are moving to fiber, and when they do, they rarely look back.
When system engineers realize the increased bandwidth opportunities
afforded by installing a fiber network, they usually expand their requirements
and identify creative new ways to utilize the technology to provide innovative
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jeff Elliott is a Torrance, Calif.-based technical writer. He has researched and written about
industrial technologies and issues for the past 15 years.
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Product Focus
Cleaning, Jetting
and Maintenance,
Waterblasting
By Craig Mandli
High-pressure jetters and pressure washers assist

contractors in the field in removing mud and sludge from
equipment, and in cleaning and maintaining oil spills.
Here are several jetters and pressure washers, along with
oil spill recovery and maintenance products, jet/vac combo
machines and pressure testing equipment that will help
keep production flowing.
Jetters
3. Skid-mounted jetter
1. Truck-mounted jetter
Truck-mounted jetters from Amazing
Machinery have a pressure range of 2,400 to
4,000 psi, and flow rates of 3 to 8 gpm. They
use commercial Honda, Vanguard or Kohler
engines, and General, Cat or A/R pumps. The
frame is made of rugged aircraft aluminum and
is reinforced for mobile applications. The frame
allows for a forklift to move the unit from one
truck to another. They have the option of a 100or 200-gallon tank for extended run time. Each is
bypass plumbed for long pump life. They include
a foot pedal, jetter hose, nozzles, remote hose reel
and aqua pulse feature. 800/504-7435; www.
amazingmachinery.com.
2. Versatile trailer jetter

The 51T Series by American Jetter offers a
wide range of power to 80 hp and flows from 8
to 18 gpm up to 5,000 psi. Consistent power is
provided by a 40 hp Kohler gas motor or 80 hp
using the dual engine option. Low water shut-off
prevents pump damage if the optional 600-gallon
tanks run low. A standard hose reel speed control
allows for precise cleaning in both directions.
The wireless remote option allows for water on/
off, engine shutdown and hose reel control. The
heavy-duty square tubing trailer offers standard
electric brakes on both axles. 866/944-3569;
www.americanjetter.com.
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The RCJ Series skid-mounted jetter from

Cam Spray is offered in flows and pressures of
8 gpm at 3,500 psi and 7 gpm at 4,000 psi. It
features a three-plunger industrial pump with
pulse feature powered by a 688 cc Honda engine.
It comes with 200 feet of jetter hose that can also
be used to supply an optional portable reel cart
available with 200 or 300 feet of jet hose. It is
equipped with a 35-gallon buffer water tank with
float control, powder-coated heavy tube frame,
washdown gun and four-nozzle set. It easily
mounts in the side door of a cargo van, on a truck
bed or inside a service truck. 800/648-5011;
www.camspray.com.
4. High-pressure gas jetter

The Eel Jet EJ3000 high-pressure gas jetter
from Electric Eel cleans 2- to 8-inch diameter
drainlines with power and portability to quickly
blast through clogs like sludge, ice, grease,
sand, soap, dirt and debris. Its steel nozzles will
penetrate and clean tough problems from the pipe
walls with a variety of spray angles. It has a range
of up to 300 feet, with 3,000 psi and 4.7 gpm of
flow, a 13 hp overhead valve engine for smooth
quiet running with electric start available, a 2-to1 gear-reduced triplex pump with pulsation for
longer life, a 300-foot-capacity hose reel, throttleback control to automatically adjust the engine
speed and a low-tone muffler for quiet operation.
It utilizes 1/4- and 3/8-inch-diameter jetter
hose, and has 12-inch pneumatic tires for easy

maneuverability on a rugged steel base with front
bar for motor protection. 800/833-1212; www.
electriceel.com.
5. Truck-mounted hydrojetter
The OBrien 7000-T hydrojetter from Hi-Vac
Corporation includes all of the features of the
OBrien 7000 Series trailer jetter but is designed
for truck-mounted applications. It has flow ranges
of 18 to 65 gpm and pressure capabilities of 2,000
to 4,000 psi. 800/638-1901; www.obrienmfg.
com.
6. Jetter with run-dry pump

The Mongoose Model 254 jetter from
Mongoose Jetters by Sewer Equipment has a
Run Dry pump that operates at 25 gpm at 4,000
psi, a tubular steel frame, corrosion-resistant
pre-painted sub assemblies, updated and userfriendly controls, a strong hose reel and a highquality diesel engine. 800/323-1604; www.
mongoosejetters.com.
7. Truck-mounted sewer jetter

The truck-mounted Ramjet from Vactor
Manufacturing uses a Jet Rodder water pump
to break up blockages and flush out debris in
sanitary lines. Armed with up to 2,500 gallons of
water in a stainless steel tank, it delivers flows of
60 to 100 gpm at 2,000 or 2,500 psi. The water
pump is a single-piston, hydraulically driven,
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dual-acting pump that delivers a jackhammer

action water flow, breaking through line blockages
and scouring even the toughest caked-on debris
from pipe walls. It can be configured with either
a front- or rear-mounted hose reel. The auto wind
hose guide allows hands-free operation from the
control panel for a clean, tight wrap. 800/6273171; www.vactor.com.
Oil Spill Recovery

and Maintenance
8. Oil skimmer pump
The oil skimmer pump from Boerger is
aluminum constructed, lightweight, has a large
flow range, a compact hydraulic motor and
conveys highly viscous fluids. This self-priming
rotary lobe pump is capable of running dry for
a short time, and can be used for loading and
unloading by simply reversing the flow direction.
It was built as a potable disaster relief pump or for
any application where downtime during a crisis
is out of the question. The maintenance-in-place
design allows for all wetted parts to be replaced or
quickly maintained on site without the removal
of pipe or drive systems. 844/263-7437; www.
boerger.com.
9. Industrial-strength
cleaner and degreaser
Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner
& Degreaser from CR Brands has a blend

of biodegradable detergents formulated for
cleaning mining machinery and equipment.
It is ideal for cleaning and degreasing of parts
and components during equipment repairs and
rebuilds, washing of material handling equipment
and dumper cars prior to servicing, cleaning of
shop equipment, even spot-cleaning coveralls and
work-wear. It is effective on concrete floors, and
is ideal for use with pressure washers, all without
environmentally harmful solvents. Its slow
evaporation rate emits no harmful fumes. It is
packaged in sizes ranging from 32-ounce trigger
spray bottles to 275-gallon totes. 866/447-3369;
www.meangreendegreaser.com.
10. Inflatable wall containment berm

The inflatable wall containment berm from
Eldred Environmental can be custom-fabricated
to any length, width and height for frac tanks, fuel
tanks, vehicles or pumps. The inflatable design is
compact to stow when not needed. It is constructed
from an inflatable-grade fabric designed for
rescue boats that has excellent durability and airretention qualities. High-visibility striping can be
added for safety. Other models available include
foam wall and L-bracket wall styles. 800/6133640; www.eldredenvironmental.com.
strength cleaning for tough cleanups. Dirt, grease,

grime and other soils are powered away quickly. It
works on almost any industrial surface, including
steel, iron, aluminum, plastics, magnesium glass,
composites, epoxies and concrete, cleaning
at up to a 128:1 dilution. It is easy to use by
hand, as a parts dip, or pressure washing. It is
built with green ingredients approved by the
EPAs DfE program. It biodegrades within 30
days, is nonflammable and has low VOC that
meets the AQMD minimum VOC level of 25
grams per liter undiluted. 877/694-6330; www.
enviroformindustries.com.
12. Portable containment berms

Patriot Berms from Husky Portable
Containment are ideal for storing fuel or
chemicals, transformers, waste drums, de-con and
equipment hose down. With separate aluminum
angle pieces, the berm liner itself is light and easy
to use with minimal setup. The angle brackets
come in their own storage bag, as well as the berm
liner, making transport easy. PVCs are available
in 22 to 30 ounces, with wall sizes up to 24
inches. Aluminum angles are heavy-duty 6061-T6
aircraft-quality aluminum. 800/260-9950; www.
huskyportable.com.
11. Heavy-duty degreaser concentrate

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13. Collapsible wall berm

The Ride-Side collapsible hands-free wall
berm from SEI Industries allows vehicles to
enter and exit without manual assistance. It can
be used to clean tanker trucks that carry toxic
residue or drip hazardous fluids. Drains in all
four corners allow it to be gravity-drained quickly
through a water filter that captures hydrocarbons.
It can be used for fuel transfer area containment
or temporary secondary containment. The berms
design also allows it to be easily stored, relocated
and set up quickly without tools. 855/734-8265;
www.sei-ind.com.
Pressure Washers
14. Belt-drive cold pressure washer
Steam Jenny belt-drive cold pressure washers
from Jenny Products provide extended service life
due to the pulley system, which turns the pump
significantly slower than if the pump was coupled
with the engine crankshaft. The belt absorbs engine
vibration, allowing the pump to be located farther
away from the engine heat. They are powered by 9
or 13 hp Honda GX Series engines, and all models
have a triplex ceramic plunger pump with pressure
ratings between 3,000 and 4,000 psi, and flow rates
between 3 and 4 gpm. They have thermal pump
protection, an unloader valve and a high-pressure
relief valve. The unit will automatically shut down
if low oil levels are detected. The chassis is made
with powder-coated, seven-gauge steel. They come
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with a professional-grade insulated trigger gun

with safety lock, quick-connect nozzles with nozzle
control, high-capacity in-line water strainer, gun/
wand holder, hose reel mounting adapter and dual
rubber isolators. They have ball bearing wheels on
a solid axle, with flat-free pneumatic tires. 814/4453400; www.steamjenny.com.
15. Skid-style pressure washer

The V-belt-drive skid-style Kohler diesel
engine-powered hot-water pressure washer from
Water Cannon is customizable, with psi ratings
from 3,200 to 4,000 and power from 4 to 8 gpm.
Entirely self-contained with dual 15-gallon poly
diesel fuel tanks, a 12-volt battery start and a
45-amp charging system, it requires no external
power. Additionally, 115-volt models are available,
and they include 2,500-watt generators. Its
rugged low-profile frame is designed for versatile
installation and encased in a powder-coated finish.
It has a stainless steel coil wrap, burner hood
and Beckett burners. A control panel, adjustable
thermostat and safety pressure release valve give
the operator complete control of the functions and
water temperature. Accessories include a gun/
wand assembly, 50-foot high-pressure hose, MaxiFlo 20-percent chemical injector, four color-coded
spray nozzles and a color-coded chemical nozzle.
An optional wheel kit makes it portable. 800/3339274; www.watercannon.com.
Jet/Vac Combo Machines

16. Hydroexcavator with
monitoring system
The MC Advanced Series hydroexcavator
from GapVax includes a monitoring system that
allows the operator to observe and troubleshoot
the entire system. The display screen (one inside
cab/one outside) will control hydraulics, blower
and water pump operations with a complete
complement of gauges. Boom and hose reel
functions, vacuum break, throttle, area and
safety lighting are wirelessly controlled, while still
maintaining proportional boom and hose reel
control. The job card feature allows the operator
to keep track of blower and water pump hours,
and logs time on each job. It comes with a 5- to
12-cubic-yard (stainless steel also available) debris
body, and stainless steel water tank with capacity
up to 2,000 gallons. Vacuum pump options range
from 3,500 to 5,000 cfm, with up to 27 inches
Hg. The heavy-duty, double-acting single-lift
cylinder provides a stable 50-degree dump angle.
The boom is an 8-foot front-mounted, telescopic
design with dual lift cylinders, reaching 26 feet
with a 270-degree rotation. 888/442-7829; www.
gapvax.com.
17. Industrial vacuum loader

The Guzzler Classic (CL) industrial vacuum
loader from Guzzler Manufacturing has enhanced
operator ergonomics and improved air routing,
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filtration and maintenance. A longer body provides

improved material separation. The standard ladder,
catwalk and railing provide the operator with
easier and safer access to the top of the truck. An
enlarged baghouse and cyclone clean-out access
doors provide easier access. 800/627-3171; www.
guzzler.com.
18. Versatile vacuum truck

The Knight vacuum truck from Keith
Huber Corporation incorporates all the features
of the King Vac with the filtration technology of
the AirLord. The ability to efficiently move dry
product, combined with the deep vacuum of our
4,120 cfm liquid-ring pump, allows it to perform
hydroexcavation, hazmat response, jetting and
general industrial cleaning. It has a 3,000-gallon
carbon steel tank with 5/16-inch shell, nine-stage
air inverting cyclone, a baghouse that holds 40 sock
filters, a hydraulically operated full-opening rear
door with holding valve, hydraulic tank lift, rear
door safety prop bar and tank lift safety prop bar.
It is powered via a transfer case and is belt driven.
It has 6-inch discharge and intake valves with
internal standpipe, rear work lights, LED running
lights, backup alarm and grounding reel. Options
include ASME/DOT 412, high-pressure jetting
systems with an integral water compartment,
Huber Lock rear door, stainless steel tank and
wetted stainless parts, auxiliary transfer pump and
top-mounted hydraulically operated 6-inch boom.
800/334-8237; www.keithhuber.com.
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19. 2,200-gallon combination truck

The 2,200-gallon combination truck from
Ledwell offers industrial vacuum capacity, ASME/
DOT certification, and fully integrated highpressure waterjetting capability. It has a fullopening hydraulically operated rear door, 20-inch
top manway with ladder and platform, three-stage
hydraulically operated front tank hoist, 6-inch
air-operated rear discharge, 4-inch rear-mounted
intake valve, bolt-in interior baffles, hydraulically
operated liquid- or air-cooled vacuum pump,
rear-mounted liquid-level indicator, rear-mounted
adjustable hose hooks, pressure off-load capability,
a hydraulically operated transfer pump, variable
vacuum pump capability, multi-compartment
capability, a top-mounted hydraulic boom and
a tri-axle body design. 903/838-6531; www.
ledwell.com.
20. Nonhazardous hauler

The KT Series vacuum truck from Pac-Mac,
a division of Hol-Mac Corporation, has a noncode carbon steel tank with two 4-inch rear sump
discharges (in 60-, 70- and 80 bbl size options),
butterfly valve options, an OSMI or Spicer transfer
case, Gardner Denver (TEE) triplex pump, 1.75to 3-inch Colmonoy plungers, a high-pressure
cast steel fluid end for well service, mechanical
lubricator for stuffing box packing, a Fruitland
RCF500 vacuum pump, stainless steel float level
indicator in the front tank head, 2-inch highpressure piping with a 2-inch Oteco 5,000 psi
pop-off valve, Weir SPM 2- by 1-inch plug valve for

pressure relief and 1-inch double swivel piping. It
has a self-lubricating chain guard for efficient and
smooth operation, with an exterior 4-inch fluidfilled pressure gauge visible through the headache
rack. 800/844-3019; www.e-pac-mac.com.
21. Hydroexcavating sewer cleaner

Camel 900 sewer cleaners from Super
Products are capable of hydroexcavation, with
packages that include cartridge filters, dig tubes
and specially designed water lances on both the
9-yard debris capacity unit as well as the 12-yard
unit. Coupled with waterjetting and vacuum
capability, utilizing these tools allows operators to
safely and effectively expose utility lines, remove
debris and clean out a variety of structures, dig
in congested spaces and perform many other
hydroexcavating applications. 800/837-9711;
www.superproductsllc.com.
22. All-season hydroexcavator

The HV-64 all-season hydroexcavator from
Transway Systems operates at less than 85 dBA. It
has a 6,400 cfm, 27-inch Hg high-vacuum blower
with direct-drive transfer case. Water pressure is
achieved with a hydraulically driven triplex pump,
delivering 10 gpm at 6,000 psi. Water is supplied
from a 1,200-gallon HDPE baffled water tank with
1/2-inch sides and 3/4-inch bottom floor. The
26-foot telescopic boom allows for operation in
remote areas. Water is heated with a 525,000 Btu
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diesel-fired burner for all-weather operation.

Components are enclosed in an insulated,
heated, walk-in storage enclosure with dieselfired heater, marine-grade plywood flooring
and metal components that are powder coated
prior to installation. 800/263-4508; www.
transwaysystems.com.
23. Combination machine

Combination machines from Vac-Con are
available in configurations from 3.5- to 16-cubicyard capacities, with hydrostatically driven twoand three-stage centrifugal compressors or several
optional positive displacement blowers with up to
27 inches Hg. High-pressure, smooth-flow water
systems are offered up to 120 gpm and 3,000
psi, with cross-linked polyethylene water storage
tanks with total capacities up to 1,500 gallons to
handle the cleaning of small- or large-diameter
pipe. They can be equipped with a 180-degree
articulating front-mounted hose reel in capacities
up to 1,000 feet, and high-pressure hose diameters
from 5/8 to 1 1/4 inches. There are front-mounted
telescopic booms available with up to a 10-foot
extension, and 8- and 10-inch tube diameter. It can
double as a vacuum excavator with the optional
hydroexcavation package that allows the operator
to reduce the volume of water, maintain the
pressure for digging and direct the flow through
a conventional excavation hand wand. 904/2844200; www.vac-con.com.
24. Cold-weather hydroexcavator

AllExcavate hydroexcavators from Vacall Gradall Industries have a step-in compartment
to provide operators with warmth and protection
from inclement weather. The standard heated
compartment is roomy, with enough space for an
operator to change out of wet and muddy clothing.
The compartment has floor drainage, racks to hang
dry clothing, heated cabinets for the hose reel and
water pumps, and boilers that can heat water for
more effective hydroexcavation in frozen ground.
The unit uses high-pressure jetting action to loosen
soil, rocks and clay, and then vacuum forces up to
27 inches Hg and 5,800 cfm to remove the material
and water slurry into a debris tank. 800/382-8302;
www.vacall.com.
Waterblasting Equipment
25. Centering device
Manufactured from an aerospace elastomer,
the flexible Cnt-r-Kut centering device from Arthur
Products conforms to damaged or deformed
lines, and can be easily trimmed in the field to fit
virtually any line from 2 to 8 inches in diameter.
Simply attach a 3/8- or 1/2-inch NPT hose to one
end, and a 3/8- or 1/2-inch NPT nozzle to the other
end. 800/322-0510; www.arthurproducts.com.
26. Hydrostatic-drive
waterblaster truck
The hydrostatic-drive waterblaster truck
from Freedom Enterprises eliminates the second
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engine, saving fuel and maintenance costs. It is

ideal for pressure testing, line cleaning, tank clean
out, surface preparation and coating removal. It has
a heated enclosed body with 925-gallon water tank
with hot-water blasting capability; quick-change
pressure/flow up to 40,000 psi; instant pump
shutdown; a remote hydraulic tool circuit; 120volt AC power and compressed air for tools and
equipment; a cold-weather purge and antifreeze
system; and a diesel-fired heater to warm the truck
engine, water tank or van body all night, or when
needed utilizing a seven-day timer. 970/653-8588;
www.freedomseweranddrain.com.
27. Mobile waterblasting unit

The X-Series mobile waterblasting unit
from Jetstream of Houston has a greaseless
spread-bearing PTO that provides reliable power
transmission and reduced maintenance time. Its
integrated filter and water tank system extends
component life and increases operating time, while
a strong, lightweight frame provides better towing
performance. It is built around the UNx fluid end
system designed for fast conversion between 5,000
and 40,000 psi operating pressures. 800/2318192; www.waterblast.com.
28. Torque converter

Torque converters from Pik Rite are installed
on the input of the right angle gearbox drive to act
as a clutch, eliminating the shock load between the
gearbox and the coupler while still allowing the
operation of an automatic transmission. It softly
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starts the blower versus a harsh, abrupt method

that can cause damage to the gearbox and coupler.
Packages are available for Robuschi and NVE
blowers. 800/326-9763; www.pikrite.com.
29. Waterjet protective

curtain and cover
Protective curtains and covers from TST
Sweden AB can be put together to form a protective
wall of desired length. They withstand up to 43,500
psi at a 10-inch distance. Each section is 60 inches
by 98 inches. On top there are five straps for easy
mounting and on the bottom there are holes for
further securing. The sections are easily connected
through six strong and easily handled locks. They
are available standard in red with warning sign in
English, and optionally available in white, black,
yellow, light gray, dark gray, blue and green. Each
panel weighs 16.5 pounds. www.tst-sweden.com.
High-Pressure Pumps
30. High-pressure triplex pump
Industrial-grade high-pressure triplex pumps
from Cat Pumps have lubricated and cooled seals
for maximum service life. Concentric, high density,
polished solid ceramic plungers provide a true wear
surface that extends seal life. Pump manifolds are
available in 316 and 304 stainless steel, brass and
nickel aluminum bronze designed for strength and
corrosion resistance to best fit the application.
Drive options include hydraulic motor and other
direct drives. They have a performance range of
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10,000 psi. 763/780-5440; www.catpumps.com.
31. Rotary vane vacuum pump

The Jurop RV360 rotary vane vacuum pump
from Jurop/Chandler Equipment offers sustained
performance and quiet operation through efficient,
dual-fan cooling technology. It requires an input of
1,100 to 1,300 rpm, and creates outputs of 360 cfm
(332 cfm at 18 inches Hg), producing a maximum
pressure of 30 psi. It operates at or near 76 decibels,
and has automatic lubrication, an independent
1-gallon oil tank, and an integrated four-way valve
manifold. It requires 16 hp to produce vacuum and
weighs 430 pounds. It is available in a ready-tobolt-on package that includes a muffler, secondary
shut-off, drive component, stand and pump.
800/342-0887; www.chandlerequipment.com.
32. Compact pumping system

Compact three-, five- and seven-cylinder
pumps for industrial cleaning, pressure testing and
chemical injection service from Hammelmann
Corp. have input capabilities up to 1,500 hp. The
Zero Emission Pump option keeps pumped fluid
hermetically sealed within, preventing leakage to
atmosphere during operation. They combine a
compact integral speed-reduction gear end with
vertical configuration that channels oscillating
forces directly downward into the base structure,
eliminating unwanted lateral oscillations. The
integral speed reducer with twin helical gears
arranged in a herringbone configuration ensures
smooth running and even power transmission

without axially loading the bearings. A selection
of gear ratios is available to allow the optimal
choice of driver. The compact construction
eliminates the need for an external gearbox and
prevents rotary oscillation. Mechanical efficiency
is in excess of 95 percent. 800/783-4935; www.
hammelmann.com.
33. Zero-emission
high-pressure pump
The PKX201H high-pressure pump from
Subaru Industrial Power Products is powered by
a 6 hp Subaru EX17 engine, offering a lift height of
up to 275 feet and a maximum delivery volume of
127 gpm. It employs a large-diameter impeller with
shallow veins to attain high pressure. A hardened
cast iron volute withstands suspended particles
and small solids sucked through the strainer, while
an abrasion-resistant, cast iron three-blade impeller
and a replaceable wear plate ensure long life and
low maintenance. After adding water to the pump
casing, the high-pressure pump is self-priming, and
the advanced volute design drives water straight
into the cavity for fast priming. A durable and
self-lubricating ceramic carbon mechanical seal
provides hours of trouble-free service. A rugged,
long-lasting strainer is standard and protects pump
components from large solids, while the hole
diameter helps prevent large debris from entering
the suction hose. For durability and protection, a
heavy-duty steel roll cage wraps around the entire
pump. 847/540-7300; www.subarupower.com.
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34. Downhole cleaning tool
SpinCat rotating wash tools from StoneAge
are used in the removal of scale, paraffin buildup,
plugs and failed linings. A fluid governor controls
rotation speed to maximize jet power delivered
to the tubing walls. Replaceable jets are efficient
and clean recesses and irregular surfaces without
damaging the well pipe. With tools ranging from
1.69 through 2.87 inches, they serve a variety of
sectors and purposes, providing a simple, rotary
solution for downhole coil tubing units. 866/7951586; www.downholecleaning.com.
High-Pressure
Hoses/Accessories
35. Hose reel idler sprockets
Add-on idler sprockets for 1600 Series
motorized hose reels from Coxreels help reduce
rewind speed and increase motor torque. The allsteel sprockets are available in three ratios (1:2,
1:3 and 1:4) with or without the optional extended
shaft for three-way or electromagnetic brakes. The
sprockets are mounted on a zinc-plated steel axle
and rotate on two self-lubricated bronze bearings.
800/269-7335; www.coxreels.com.
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36. Pump power booster

The Power Booster from Pressure Lift,
available in 2-, 3-, 4- and 6-inch models, provides
increased vertical lift and long-hose capability, while
shortening project time and cutting maintenance
cost in any pumping application. Powered by
compressed air or water, the booster handles a
range of viscous liquids, from water to drilling mud
to heavy municipal sludge. Made of lightweight
aluminum, units are reversible, allowing for slurry
suspension, potholing or breaking up crusty
sludge. 972/355-0550; www.pressurelift.com.
37. Pressure washer hose

Goodyear Engineered Products Neptune
pressure washer hose from Veyance Technologies
is available in 1,500, 3,000, 4,500 and 6,000 psi
working pressures. It is used for high-pressure
washer and cleaning equipment applications. The
hose is available in 1/4- to 3/4-inch sizes in most
pressure ranges. It is available in reinforced braided
construction, with a nitrile rubber tube and an
RMA Class B (Medium Oil Resistance). 800/2354632; www.goodyearep.com.
Pressure Testing Equipment

38. Hydrostatic test unit
The UHP hydrostatic test unit from NLB
Corp. allows a single operator to test the integrity
of oilfield pipe (drill, production or casing) at
ultra-high pressures up to 40,000 psi. Units are
skid-mounted for portability and have reliable,
low-maintenance NLB 125 convertible water jet
pump units. Integrated dump and bypass valves
let the operator set the test pressure quickly and
precisely, with all controls on a single panel to
simplify one-man operation. Results can be
tracked with a graph-producing chart recorder
or a transducer. The easy convertibility of the
NLB 125 pump unit gives users the flexibility to
perform tests at eight different pressures ranging
from 6,000 to 40,000 psi. All controls regulating
pressure and flow are mounted on an accessory
manifold to enhance protection. The skid is
galvanized to resist corrosion. 248/624-5555;
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Case Study
Cleaning, Jetting and Maintenance, Waterblasting

By Craig Mandli
3-D HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING TOOL USED ON REACTOR
Problem
An industrial facility in Delaware faced production problems due to severe fouling of a
horizontal reactor, with buildup predominantly on the agitator shaft, blades and reactor ends.
The company attempted two different manual cleaning methods a sharp metal rod and a
high-pressure lance. Both methods were only able to remove chunks of residue in the line
of sight of the operator, leaving a large amount of residue on the vessels walls and blades. A
safer, faster, more efficient solution was required.
Solution
Chemac was invited to conduct a demonstration using a URACA 3-D TWK 175/800 high-pressure cleaning tool. The tool had an operational pressure
of approximately 10,000 psi and a flow rate of 40 gpm. It was fitted on a high-pressure pipe and positioned inside the vessel with a special flange adapter. The
operator only needed to position the tool, lock the agitator and turn on the pump.
Result
The tool successfully removed all buildup from the reactor in minutes. All residues were removed to the complete satisfaction of plant management. All cleaning
was done with minimal labor, mitigating previous safety concerns. 800/217-8677; www.chemacinc.com.
PRODUCT REDUCES TOTAL CLEANING TIME ON CRUDE OIL TANKS

Problem
An oil company based out of Bakersfield, Calif., needed to clean over 190 crude oil tanks as part of its tank
decommissioning program and as part of California law AB 1960 (operators are required to test the bottom plate
thickness of their tank). The goals were to evaluate if they could save time, identify specific ways to reduce total
cost of tank cleanup, and meet environmental and safety requirements, including reducing water usage.
Solution
E&B Green Solutions provided G-Clean Storage Tank Cleaner to the company, whose cleaning crews used it to test clean two similar style tanks using
their conventional hot-water pressure washing method on one and G-Clean on the other. The one-step use of a 3,000 psi pressure washer with diluted product was
successful. The temperature on the pressure washer thermostat was set at approximately 175 degrees F, and the crew used a turbo tip on the nozzle.
Result
The cleaner reduced cost by more than 50 percent, time to clean by 75 percent and water usage by 60 percent. The workers cited improved safety, as the cleaner
suppressed and eliminated VOCs and caused no skin irritations. 855/484-6091; www.ebgreensolutions.com.
AUTOMATED ROTARY IMPINGEMENT DEVICE

DISLODGES GREASE FROM LIFT STATION
Problem
Ryland Holmes of Virginia Public Works Equipment, a municipal, high-tech and heavy equipment needs
company, was looking for a better way to clean lift stations. Their customers were struggling with grease problems and
needed an effective way to resolve those issues without demanding more of their manpower or budget.
Solution
Gamajet, part of the Alfa Laval Group, provided the company with an EZ-8 rotary impingement device,
configured for 80 gpm and 300 psi. A demonstration was held at the tidewater regional facility while members of the
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The lift stations were free of grease in just 12 minutes without laborers entering the lift station, eliminating hazardous, time-consuming confined-space entry
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better service, increase safety and reduce demand on resources. 877/426-2538; www.gamajet.com.
PETROLEUM PRODUCT CLEANED FROM TEXAS SHIPPING BARGE

Problem
A shipping barge berthed at Port Arthur, Texas, had a hardened heavy oil/asphalt petroleum product
at the bottom of three compartments totaling 30,000 barrels of capacity. The barge owners tried to clean
the barge for several months, without success. Because the product had set up for some time, it had the
consistency of rubber and could not be easily removed.
Solution
In July 2014, the barge owners contacted Polston Applied Technologies. Polston provided a PAT 360-HD combination truck and set up at the site. After
extending their down-hole pump system into the product, the crew was able to recirculate and soften the material. Polston was able to remove the material and
pump it into dockside vacuum boxes.
Result
Over 75,000 gallons of petroleum product was removed, and the barge capacity was restored. The work was accomplished in five days, with almost no
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Eye on the Industry
Those
four
recommendations
are: conduct water risk assessments;
increase transparency and engage with
local regulators, communities and
industry to minimize uncertainty; ensure
adequate water governance to guarantee
water security and reduce regulatory
and reputational risks; and minimize
freshwater use and engage in corporate
water stewardship.
RUNNING WATER
Companies finding ways to recycle, save water
By Cory Dellenbach
ccording to a report by the World

Resources Institute, about 38
percent of the worlds shale
resources have limited access to water
and something must be done or the world
may face a significant drain on its water
resources.
The report states, As countries
escalate their shale exploration, limited
availability of freshwater could become
a stumbling block. Extracting shale
resources requires large amounts of water
This was a dramatic change to the practices

that the industry used for many, many years.
Before the drought, water was prevalent,
it was cheap and it was taken for granted.
The report also found that about 386

million people live over shale plays, making
water-related conflicts more likely around
fracking operations in densely populated
areas.
The WRI report identifies locations
most in need of government oversight
and robust corporate policies to properly
manage freshwater availability and it
informs companies of potential business
risks associated with freshwater availability.
Based on the reports analysis, the
WRI offers several recommendations
for how businesses, governments and
community members can continue to
manage freshwater availability if shale
resources are developed.
Average exposure to baseline water stress across

shale plays in 10 countries with the largest
technically recoverable shale gas resources
Paul Schlosber
for drilling and hydraulic fracturing. In

most cases, these demands are met by
freshwater, making companies developing
shale significant users and managers of
water at local and regional levels, often in
competition with farms, households and
other industries.
THE REPORT
The World Resources Institute (WRI)
report ranks water stress for the top 20
countries with the most commercially
viable shale reserves. It found that 40
percent of countries with the largest shale
reserves already have severely limited
freshwater supplies and 38 percent of
commercially viable shale gas deposits are
located in arid climates that already have
high or extremely high levels of water stress.
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FINDING SOLUTIONS
Texas is aware of these issues and,
given that the state is in a prolonged
drought, has been trying to find solutions
to its water issues.
One of the strategies used in the Eagle
Ford Shale has involved setting up recycling
facilities for frac water so that operators can
reuse the water. However, the most common
method in Texas for disposing of wastewater
laden with frac solution has been to inject
the water into wells that are regulated by
the Texas Railroad Commission.
Many communities and companies
in the oil and gas shale plays throughout
the country are looking at ways to help
Rank
EIA Estimated Shale

Gas TRR (Trillion Cubic Feet)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1,115
802
707
573
567
545
437
390
287
245
Country
Average Exposure to Water

Stress Over Shale Play Area
China
High
Argentina
Low to Medium
Algeria
Arid & Low Water Use
Canada
Low to Medium
United States
Medium to High
Mexico
High
Australia
Low
South Africa
High
Russian Fed.
Low
Brazil
Low
with declining water resources, including in the Bakken Shale community

of Bismarck.
The North Dakota Industrial Commission, in August, authorized work on
a new water storage facility as part of a regional water project in the shale play.
Jaret Wirtz, executive director of the Western Area Water Supply Authority,
says providing water for domestic use is the priority of the WAWS system.
Excess water is being sold at water depots to the oil and gas industry to pay off
the cost of the project.
Due to spiking population and demand, particularly in Williston, N.D.,
and Watford City, N.D., industrial sales have been restricted or even halted.
To assist us in meeting these industrial demands and preventing
limitations and shutdowns to our customers WAWS has determined that an
additional storage facility is needed, Wirtz says.
Wirtz expects to have the water storage facility completed by June 2015.
The entire WAWS system currently has a storage capacity of about 22 million
gallons and the new water storage facility would hold 2 million gallons.
Some of the highest demand for water has been in McKenzie County,
where drilling activity has increased in the last couple of years and has caused
a population spike in and around Watford City.
Wirtz says the current combined system capacity in Watford City and the
county is about 5 million gallons. The additional 2 million gallons in McKenzie
County would ease the pressure on that part of the system and provide for
more industrial sales.
RECYCLING WATER
Another option that many in the oil business are beginning to use is
recycling water used in fracking operations. When the drought in Texas took
hold a few years ago those in the oil industry found a way to get by with much
less water: They recycle it using systems that not long ago they may have eyed
with suspicion.
This was a dramatic change to the practices that the industry used for
many, many years, says Paul Schlosber, co-founder of Water Rescue Services,
a company that runs recycling services for oil companies in Texas. Before the
drought, water was prevalent, it was cheap and it was taken for granted.
Just a few years ago, many drillers suspected water recyclers were trying
to sell an unproven idea; now the system is helping drillers use less freshwater
and dispose of less wastewater. Recycling is rapidly becoming a popular and
economic solution for the industry.
Its really taken off, says Todd Ennenga, vice president of Pure Stream,
adding that two years ago most operators were still vetting the different
systems. These days, they have a plan and are saying, We need to do this
right now. GOMC
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CANADIAN EXTRA
RUNNING THE NUMBERS

Petroleum production accounting association continues to grow along with the industry
By Cory Dellenbach
hat started out as a small group of production accountants

getting together in the mid 1950s to discuss the challenges and
opportunities facing a fast-growing industry and their respective
roles has turned into an association of over 1,200 people from throughout
Canada and beyond.
That association the Canadian Association of Petroleum Production
Accounting is a not-for-profit association providing education and support
to students and members.
For students we offer a certificate program in production accounting,
says CEO Sheila McFadyen. For our members we provide continuing
education, resources, a job board and networking opportunities to support
the current and future careers of production accountants [PAs].
Production accountants work with volumes of oil, gas

and water produced from the wells, inventory at facilities
and distribution from the facility including revenue,
division of ownership and royalties.
Sheila McFadyen
The group started informally in 1955 and slowly grew until the association
was officially founded in 1961. Now, CAPPA represents more than 300 oil and
gas companies, independent contractors and government regulatory agencies.
Production accounting is a unique blend of accounting, regulation, data
analysis and reporting of revenues and royalties, according to McFadyen.
Production accountants receive information from the field, land
administrators, joint venture analysts, marketing and financial departments
in order to perform monthly requirements of their role, McFadyen says.
Production accountants work with volumes of oil, gas and water produced
from the wells, inventory at facilities and distribution from the facility
including revenue, division of ownership and royalties.
Gavin Schafer, CAPPA Board of Directors chairperson, adds that reporting
and royalties are based on each Canadian provinces regulations and guidelines.
While there are commonalities across provinces that are inherent in
the products being extracted, each region has distinct royalty regimes and
reporting requirements, Schafer says. In the case of British Columbia, they
also have a distinct location convention due to their topography. PAs must
have a firm grasp on the requirements across the borders.
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OFFERING EDUCATION
In addition to its Certificate Program in Production Accounting, CAPPA
offers continuing education through luncheon seminars, day seminars and an
annual conference.
We offer mostly technical and regulatory courses to keep our members
up to date on changes to reporting and standards, although we do also
provide courses in leadership and other soft skills, McFadyen says.
McFadyen says that many of CAPPAs members already have other
degrees or diplomas that they have earned in addition to the CAPPA certificate
program.
Largely, production accountants will enter into the field with just the
foundation of the certificate in production accounting, McFadyen says. It
really depends on the direction the individual wishes to go in their career.
Students are usually new to the industry when they start the CAPPA
program, McFadyen says, noting that although the program is offered online
and through distance learning, classroom students point out the value they
see in the networking within the class, both with their instructors who work
in the industry and their fellow students.
Students are also aware of the competitive salaries offered and excellent
career opportunities, McFadyen says.
The career outlook for production accounting is a good one, both with
continued growth in the oil and gas industry and the future demographic
shift as people retire and additional positions open.
According to CAPPAs Fall 2013 Membership Survey, the mean base
salary for production accountants was almost $94,000.
We recognize the coming demographic shift that will constrain the
labor market in the next five to 10 years and know that we will be competing
with vocations within and from outside of our industry to attract new students
and properly prepare them for available production accountant roles,
Schafer says. We are developing the dynamic organization required to meet
that challenge.
CONTINUING TO GROW
CAPPA isnt sitting still either. The association is currently working on
a major education program redesign and is developing new value adds for its
membership, according to McFadyen.
We are also excited to be further building our partnerships with
industry employers, she says. As well, we are in the midst of updating our
branding, so stay tuned for our launch in the fall.
Schafer notes that production accountant roles have continued to evolve
over industry expansions and contractions.
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We have found at CAPPA that these are areas that we need to be more
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students and members.
Production accountants are often seen as a hub of information and
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Product News
Product Spotlight
Intelligent visual monitoring system remotely
detects, identifies personnel at field sites
By Ed Wodalski
Osprey Identify, the latest intelligent visual
monitoring product from Osprey Informatics, is
designed for oil and gas operations, enabling companies
to remotely detect, recognize and monitor activity at
unmanned field sites. Rather than simply recognizing
a vehicle is at the gate, Identify determines if the driver
is authorized to be on site. Through the use of strategically
placed security cameras, the system can also be used to inspect
remote locations.
In oil, gas and mining you have a lot of places that youd like to be
able to regularly see, but would require some serious travel to get there,
says Michael von Hauff, CEO for Osprey Informatics. Typically, oil, gas
and mining lack the infrastructure for traditional video surveillance, like
broadband connections and cabling for power. Our system is designed for
these challenging conditions.
Part of the Osprey Reach visual monitoring platform, Identify also
supports work-alone programs by ensuring the worker arrives and departs
within the expected window, and by giving a supervisor remote visual
access to the workers activities.
What Identify allows us to do is tie into the users vehicle tracking
system, von Hauff says. Optionally, an application can be placed on
a tablet or smartphone that coordinates the persons credentials and
current GPS location. What that allows you to do is know where people
are at any given time. You know what time they got to the site and what
time they left.
The application triggers a geofence and alerts the server, prompting
the individual to enter a four-digit PIN to verify their identity. Photo

authorization and verification are available through the industrial-grade
security cameras. Using a secure Internet link, the cloud-based system
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times and provides access to imagery and video from the site without the
use of swipe cards or other physical access systems. Automated reports
can also be sent to a centralized location.
The application does not track the person when theyre not on site,
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Searchable stored data can be accessed at a centralized location by
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WATER & WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT, TREATMENT & TRANSPORT SHOW

FEB. 23, 2015 - Education Day
FEB. 24-26, 2015 - Exhibit Hall Open
WWETT YOUR APPETITE

Rebranded 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment &
Transport Show promises four value-packed days
By Craig Mandli
he name may be different, but the idea is the same. The rebranded
2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport
(WWETT) Show promises all the excitement the annual Pumper &
Cleaner Environmental Expo International has delivered for 35 years the
best new equipment, valuable educational opportunities and convenient peer
networking under one roof.
The WWETT show will encompass all 560,000-plus square feet of the
Indiana Convention Center Feb. 23-26, 2015, showing off the latest products
and technologies in the environmental services industry, as well as providing
educational seminars led by skilled industry professionals. While hes extremely
proud of what the show has become over the last 35 years, COLE Publishing
founder Bob Kendall says the time is right to update the name and what
it means.
Over the last several years, we realized that the former name no longer
covered the entirety of the industry were reaching, he says. Last year in
Indianapolis, I called 30 wastewater service companies within a short drive of
our trade show, and many said they werent planning to attend because they
werent pumpers. They thought the show wasnt for them. We want them to
know that it is.
The WWETT name was chosen because it hits all segments of the industry
reached by COLE Publishings titles. Weve reached out into the municipal
water and wastewater industry with Treatment Plant Operator and Municipal
Sewer & Water magazines, and want those markets to know that the show is
theirs, too, says Jeff Bruss, COLE Publishing president. There are so many
facets of the industry that are part of the show now, its important to open and
promote it to all we serve.
The first day of exhibits at the 2014 Pumper &

Cleaner Environmental Expo drew a huge crowd.
Next year marks the 35th anniversary of the show,
now known as the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show.
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Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo attendees make

their way through the 560,000-square-foot exhibit hall.
hall. Kendall is optimistic that the 2015 WWETT show will be even bigger
and better.
Were excited about the show, especially with the name change, he says.
It broadens the scope of the trade show, and amplifies the professionalism
of the industry. It really enhances the change in how those in the water and
wastewater trades are viewed from the outside. They are environmental services
that are essential to the health and safety of the public.
While many attendees will spend their time roaming the exhibit hall,
attending education sessions and networking, the City of Indianapolis is also
inviting to both water and wastewater professionals and
their families, with dozens of museums, entertainment
Were excited about the show, especially with the name change. It broadens the
venues and shopping opportunities, along with hundreds
of restaurants within walking distance of the Convention
scope of the trade show, and amplifies the professionalism of the industry.
Center. And with 4,700 guestrooms connected to the
Bob Kendall
Indiana Convention Center via covered and heated
skyways, weather wont be an issue.
Of course, no show week is complete without the annual Industry
(SSCSC), National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO),
Appreciation Party on Wednesday evening, Feb. 25, at 5 p.m., in the Sagamore
National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA), Waterjet
Ballroom above the exhibit hall. In addition to 25-cent tap beer and a fun, laidTechnology Association/Industrial & Municipal Cleaning Association (WJTAback atmosphere, popular country singer/songwriter Cole Swindell will perform
IMCA), and the Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association (SSPMA).
an exclusive free concert for all WWETT attendees. Swindell is storming the
The last hour of the day is dedicated to an Ask the Expert session featuring
music charts, reaching the top spot with his 2013 breakout hit, Chillin It,
experts from NAWT, NEHA, NOWRA, SSCSC and NASSCO. There will also be
while 2014s Hope You Get Lonely Tonight scored him Top 10 status.
a Women in Wastewater Roundtable discussion Monday afternoon.
Of course, to many, especially those industry professionals who have
Learning opportunities are available throughout the week, with
made the show a must-attend event year after year, it will always be the Pumper
educational seminars from WWETT exhibitors also slated for Tuesday and
Show. Kendall says that hes not discarding that moniker, but instead adopting
Wednesday. Not only can attendees gain valuable industry-specific knowledge,
a new handle that he hopes opens the door to an even larger, more inclusive
WWETT education courses also count toward continuing education credits
trade event.
in many states. Visit the WWETT website (www.wwettshow.com) for specific
Its been the Pumper Show for a long time, which definitely isnt a
information on your state.
negative connotation, he says. To many of us, including me, it will always be
While the educational opportunities are immensely valuable and popular,
the Pumper Show at heart. But now its so much more, too.
its the new technology and equipment on display that makes the biggest
The 2015 WWETT show is shaping up to be a great four days encompassing
impression on attendees. Every year, products introduced at the show become
all the water and wastewater industry has to offer. To stay updated, visit www.
tried and true components of many industry professionals toolboxes and
wwettshow.com and check out the constantly evolving schedule of events.
equipment fleets. More than 8,700 people representing 3,800 companies
attended the 2014 show, with 529 exhibitors nearly spilling out of the exhibit
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Education opportunities kick off Day 1 of the 2015 show, with presenters
from the industrys top manufacturers and associations. New to this years lineup is a presentation by speaker John Conley on trucking safety topics, including
compliance with Part 180 and preparing for a tank truck CT shop audit and
cargo tank safety and regulatory report. There are educational opportunities
for everyone, though, as sponsoring associations are offering over 50 sessions
on Education Day. Trade organizations taking part include the National
Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT), National Environmental
Health Association (NEHA), Southern Section Collection Systems Committee
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DITCH WITCH RECOGNIZES TOP DEALERSHIPS

Ditch Witch recognized its top 10 dealers for 2013. Honored for their
service and support were Ditch Witch of North Carolina, Ditch Witch of
Mid-South, Ditch Witch of North Dakota, Ditch Witch Sales, Ditch Witch
UnderCon, Ditch Witch of Minnesota, Ditch Witch of Virginia, Ditch Witch
Northwest, Ditch Witch of Oklahoma & Arkansas and Ditch Witch Sales
of Michigan.
RS TECHNICAL SERVICES
FOUNDER, CEO PASSES AWAY
Rod Sutliff, founder and chief executive officer for RS
Technical Services, passed away in August while taking
his daily walk around the RST campus. The 80-yearold Sutliff, who had a recent history of heart problems,
was a guiding force in the closed-circuit TV inspection
Rod Sutliff
industry. He helped pioneer the mainline pan-and-tilt
camera and the single-conductor panomorphic camera system. A resident of
Petaluma, Calif., Sutliff is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathleen, and their
children Thomas Sutliff, Michael Sutliff, Patricia McCarten, Paul Sutliff, Mark
Sutliff, James Sutliff and Kathleen Colsen.
HYUNDAI NAMES FLORIDA, ALABAMA DEALER

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas named Lyle Machinery
to its dealer network. The company will provide sales and service from its
locations in Pensacola, Fla., and Mobile, Ala.
Ron Berty, business development manager at

Matrox Graphics, accepts the SCN InfoComm
Installation Product Award in the Most Innovative
Video Processing (Transport) category.
Atlas Oil Company of Taylor, Mich., acquired the Dennis Trigg business
portfolio in the Houston area. The acquisition will add 80 fuel customers
with a consumption volume of 50 million gallons per year. Trigg will continue
to serve as a consultant for Atlas. His daughter, Terry Moyers, will join the
company as a senior account manager.
GOMC
ALL FAMILY NAMES

APPLICATION ENGINEER
The ALL Family of Companies named Sam
Moyer, P.E., application engineer for ALL Tower
Crane. He will design tower crane foundations as
well as the tie-in hoist structure and help direct
and customize repair procedures.
TRANS LEASE OPENS OHIO OFFICE

Trans Lease, a commercial transportation finance company, opened an
office in Dayton, Ohio, to serve the eastern United States and Canada.
FELLING TRAILERS LOCATION

ACHIEVES SAFETY MILESTONE
Felling Trailers Litchfield, Minn., location achieved two years without an
Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordable, lost-time injury.
ARMCHEM NAMES SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
MANITOU DONATES SKID

LOADER TO SCHOOL
ATLAS OIL ACQUIRES

DENNIS TRIGG BUSINESS
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Wastequip launched Go To Parts, a new business offering OEM

aftermarket parts for waste, recycling and construction equipment.
Armchem International named Gregory Langston senior vice president

of sales. He will be responsible for all global sales of Armchem and its
sister company Handi-Clean, including inside, outside, Internet, wholesale
and retail.
MATROX RECEIVES
2014 SCN INSTALLATION
PRODUCT AWARD
Matrox Graphics received the
2014 SCN InfoComm Installation
Product Award in the Most Innovative
Video
Processing
(Transport)
category for its Maevex 5100 Series
H.264 encoders and decoders.
WASTEQUIP LAUNCHES
AFTERMARKET PARTS BUSINESS
Manitou Americas donated a

Gehl skid loader to the University of
Wisconsin-Washington County in West
Bend. The R190 skid loader will be used
for multiple landscape projects.
HARRISON VALVE FORMS SALES,

DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP
Harrison Valve partnered with industrial gas equipment company
International TechniSystems to expand sales and distribution of its valves
throughout Mexico, Central and South America.
SCHRAMM NAMES CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Schramm, manufacturer of mobile, land-based hydraulic oil rigs, named
Bobby Bryan chief operating officer. He will be responsible for operations,
engineering, aftermarket and sales.
AMES ADDS
DIRECTOR,
MANAGER,
TECHNICIAN
HUSKY RECEIVES EASY LIFT HANDLES,

QUICK DUMP PATENTS
Husky Portable Containment received U.S. patent No. 8,746,478 for its
Easy Lift Handles and patent No. 8,733,579 for its Quick Dump drain system
on the companys folding frame portable containment tanks.
GAPVAX ADDS GULF COAST SALES REP

GapVax hired John Dean as sales representative for the Gulf Coast. He
will also oversee the companys Texas office, repair facility and parts center.
Ames Engineering & Development

Services named Sere- Serena Christianson
Cassie Klemetson
Jacob Porter
na Christianson marketing and public relations director, Cassie Klemetson office manager and
Jacob Porter CADD technician.
ROHR INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRES DISTRIBUTOR

Rohr International Dredge Holdings acquired Eurl Rohr France, including
its backlog, inventory and associated intellectual property. Rohr France, a
Rohr distributor and service center for mining dredges and conveyors, will
operate as a subsidiary of Rohr GmbH, a subsidiary of Rohr International
Dredge Holdings.
CRANE MATERIALS ACQUIRES SHORELINE

Crane Materials International acquired the Shoreline Plastics vinyl sheet
pile business including all assets and intellectual property.
ARCLIGHT TO BUILD, OPERATE

OIL GATHERING SYSTEM
ArcLight Capital Partners committed $400 million to Republic
Midstream, a newly formed portfolio company managed by American
Midstream Partners and JP Energy Partners, to construct and operate, along
with Penn Virginia Corp., a crude oil gathering system, a central delivery
terminal complex and an intermediate takeaway pipeline in the Eagle Ford
Shale. The long-term, fee-based transportation agreements with Penn Virginia
are supported by minimum volume commitments and a dedication of acreage
covering the areas served by the gathering system, initially consisting of 180
miles of gathering and trunk lines in northcentral Gonzales and western
Lavaca counties. The intermediate system will consist of a 12-inch, 30-mile
takeaway pipeline with an initial capacity of 80,000 barrels a day.
RHINO LININGS SIGNS ON AS

NASCAR RACE SPONSOR
Rhino Linings Corp. signed a multiyear agreement to be the title sponsor
of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Las Vegas Motor
Speedway.
VAC-CON EMPLOYEES COLLECT

CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Vac-Con employee owners held a clothing drive to
benefit the Mission House,
donating 2,333 items weighing 1,761 pounds. In 2013,
Mission House assisted 51
people living on the streets
of Jacksonville, Fla., helping them return to self-sufficient lives. Vac-Con employees also held a school supply drive benefiting
Project Reach Kids, an organization that helps 1,100 homeless children in
Clay County each year. GOMC
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Send your companys latest business news to editor@gomcmag.com.
Newsworthy items may include business expansion, honors and awards, new
contract announcements, employee promotions and executive hires, and new
services. You may send high-resolution digital photos with the news releases.
OX BODIES HIRES SITE CONTROLLER

Ox Bodies, manufacturer of dump truck bodies and
end dump trailers, named Brenda Walters site controller.
She will be responsible for financial accounting at the
Fayette, Ala., facility.
RKI ACQUIRES POWDER RIVER

PROPERTIES FROM CHESAPEAKE
Brenda Walters
RKI Exploration & Production entered into an exchange agreement with

Chesapeake Energy Corp. to acquire properties in the Powder River Basin
of eastern Wyoming. Under the agreement, RKI will receive $450 million in
cash and 136,000 net acres from CHK, as well as ownership interests in 68
RKI operated wells in exchange for 204,000 net acres, including ownership
interests in 191 CHK operated wells.
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GAS, OIL AND MINING
TRADE SHOWS AND CONFERENCES

NOV. 17
Americas Natural Gas Alliances (ANGA) Natural Gas Operations
Series: Houston, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Allison Tower, The
Woodlands, Texas; www.anga.us/ngos
NOV. 19-21
Manitoba Mining and Minerals Convention, RBC Convention Centre,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; www.manitoba.ca/iem/convention.
DEC. 1-5
American Exploration and Mining Association Annual Meeting
and Exposition, John Ascuagas Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks, Nev.; www.
miningamerica.org.
DEC. 2-4
Clean Gulf, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio; www.
cleangulf.org.
DEC. 9-12
The Complete Groundwater Event (NGWA Expo), Las Vegas
Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.; http://groundwaterexpo.com.
DEC. 10-12
NAPE (North American Prospect Expo) Rockies, Colorado Convention
Center, Denver; www.napeexpo.com/nape-shows/nape-rockies.
JAN. 28-29, 2015
Bakken Product Markets & Takeaway Capacity Congress 2015; www.
bakken-product-markets-2015.com.
JAN. 28-29
Eagle Ford Production
production-2015.com.
Congress
2015;
www.eagle-ford-
FEB. 11-13
2015 NAPE Expo, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston; www.
napeexpo.com/nape-shows/winter-nape.
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FEB. 15-18
National Western Mining Conference, Colorado Convention Center,
Denver; www.smeannualconference.com.
FEB. 17-18
Mexico Shale Summit, Hilton Palacio Del Rio, San Antonio; www.
mexicoshalesummit.com.
FEB. 23-26
Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show,
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis; www.wwettshow.com.
FEB. 24-26
DUG Midcontinent, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City; www.
dugmidcontinent.com.
APRIL 1-2
Ark-La-Tex Oilfield Expo, Shreveport Convention Center, Shreveport,
La.; www.arklatexoilfieldexpo.com.
APRIL 15-17
NAPE East, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh; http://
napeexpo.com/nape-shows/nape-east.
APRIL 21-22
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Expo & Annual Meeting, Wichita
Falls, Texas; www.texasalliance.org.
APRIL 22-23
ISA Calgary Show, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; http://isacalgary.com.
MAY 4-7
Offshore Technology Conference, NRG Park, Houston; http://2015.
otcnet.org.
JUNE 7-10
Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference, Sheraton New Orleans,
New Orleans; http://retc.org. GOMC
GOMC invites organizations and associations to submit

details about upcoming industry trade shows and
conferences for our calendar of events.
Send information to editor@gomcmag.com.
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Nearly anything can be included in
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Eye, hearing and hand protection
Hardhats
Batteries
Respirators
Tape
Hand tools
Drill bits
Taps
Lubricants, penetrants and
corrosion inhibitors
Paints and accessories
Cable ties
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ow many safety glasses do you

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other equipment just walks out the door?
Industrial vending of such items is
growing in popularity as companies try
to save money and cut the amount of
work that goes into the distribution and
stocking of equipment, according to Russ
Rubie, vice president of Fastenal Company.
People want to make sure those items are
available and want to understand who is
using them.
at the point of use and all the equipment

needed to do the task is right there.
Fastenal provides the vending
machines and keeps them stocked
through the machines automated ordering
capabilities. That takes away a lot of steps
in procurement, which eliminates cost,
says Rubie.
Management also receives that
information in daily, weekly and monthly
reports. PPE likes to walk away, says
Rubie. Most of the time its unintentional,
it could be a pair of gloves in your back
pocket or the safety glasses on top of your
You can put these machines at the point of use and all the
equipment needed to do the task is right there.
Russ Rubie
Vending machines placed at the point of use can reduce the labor involved
in retrieving and distributing items workers need on the job.
With only an electrical outlet and an

Internet connection, a vending machine is
always available and automatically tracks
and reports usage and inventory. Rubie
says Fastenal has 40,000 machines across
the U.S. and users typically report a 30
percent reduction in consumption and
spending. You can put these machines
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head and then you discover you have five

pairs in your car.
By tracking use by department or even
individuals, those people can be reminded
of how much they are using to help them
be more accountable for the equipment.
Some companies set controls so that items
can only be dispensed by certain groups or
in limited amounts. But most find that the
systems ability to track usage by individuals
is enough to curb wasteful consumption.
Vending also eliminates the incentive to
hoard supplies, because employees know
that more is readily available.
The vending machines can also send
automatic email alerts when items such
as first-aid supplies are dispensed to help
a company follow up on safety incidents.
There are also beverage machines that
There are also vended locker systems

for larger items that can record how long
equipment is checked out and track
calibration and certifications:
Hand and power tools
Laptops
Gauges
Radios
Vending can be monitored in a number
of ways, including a keypad for entering
a pin number, magnetic-strip cards or
employee badges. Rubie says Fastenal
has machines placed in a wide variety of
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ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. ......................................49

Insulation Snakes .................................................................................71

Armstrong Equipment, Inc. .......................................................72

Lee Supply Company ......................................................................45

BRIGHT DYES - Division of Kingscote Chemicals......71

Master Pumps & Power.................................................................................46

Comforts of Home Services, Inc. ...........................................60

NLB Corp. ....................................................................................................17

Pressure Lift Corporation...............................................................69

Consolidated Fabricators ..............................................................67

Dragon Products Ltd. ..........................................................................7

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England Fabrication & Oil Field Services, Inc. ................9

Equipment Sales, LLC.......................................................................46 Vacuum Sales, Inc. ...............................................................................24

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Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. ..........................................................31

Fruitland Manufacturing. ..............................................................29

Gamajet, part of the Alfa Laval Group ...............................35

Granite Seed and Erosion Control.........................................26

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