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22 CANADIAN EXTRA: USING TECHNOLOGIES TO KEEP OILSANDS CLEAN

Report from Canadian organizations looks at ways to reduce environmental
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30 EYE ON THE INDUSTRY: UNCERTAINTY IN THE SHALES

Residents, former oil industry employees trying to figure out what is going to
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12 CONTRACTOR PROFILE: ADDING SERVICES TO SURVIVE

Pennsylvania contractor expands from water hauling into
hydroexcavation and other oilfield services to keep business
going in downturn.
32 MONEY MACHINES: A VACUUM ON RAILS

Specialty vacuum truck puts industrial cleaning contractor on track to serve
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18 WWETT PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: WELCOME TO THE US

Partnership enables Canadian cold-weather hydroexcavator
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34 BUILDING THE BUSINESS: 5 TIPS FOR MANAGEMENT SUCCESS

Formulate a solid business plan, assemble a top-notch crew to carry it out, and
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36 TECH PERSPECTIVE: STAYING WARM AS WINTER ARRIVES

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Kevin Covey, business development manager for Canyon Environmental in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, stands
in front of hydroexcavation
Adding Services
work being completed by
TO SURVIVE
operators Jim Lowe and
Jordan Glimm. Canyon began in the oilfield services
business by offering water
hauling, but has expanded
to offering hydroexcavation.
(Photography by Heather Ainsworth)
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MAKING THE MOST

OF OPPORTUNITIES
Companies finding ways to make it through industry rough stretch
By Cory Dellenbach
L
Cory Dellenbach
ast year was tough for many in the

oil and gas industry. Oilfield service
companies large and small were
forced to issue layoff notices as demand
shrank, and some even had to shut
their doors.
Pennsylvanias Canyon Environmental,
profiled this month, is among companies
that had to make tough decisions. Heading
into 2014, the company had over 100
employees, but as the downturn worsened,

the workforce bottomed out at 40.
In response, Canyon purchased two
hydroexcavators and expanded into other
oilfield services, such as mud tank, water
tank and frac tank clean-outs. The company
is also moving into utility work, such as
potholing. This diversification has helped
build the employee roster back up to 65.
Adding services is one way oilfield
Speaking of hydroexcavation, this

months Water & Wastewater Equipment,
Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show
Product Spotlight looks at hydroexcavators from Foremost. We hope these features give you ideas on how your company
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Adding services is one way oilfield companies

can stay in operation during the rough times.
Even adding just one new offering can help significantly.
companies can stay in operation during the rough times.
Even adding just one new offering can help significantly.
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Its a service you can offer in
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could expand to utility locates
for other local contractors.
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need, check out this months
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excavation equipment. It
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Adding Services
TO SURVIVE
Pennsylvania contractor expands from water hauling into
hydroexcavation and other oilfield services to keep
business going in downturn
By Cory Dellenbach | Photography by Heather Ainsworth
anyon Environmental has survived the

downturn in crude oil prices because of its
solid foundation formed at startup, but it
also sees a need to grow and diversify.
The oil boom was a very good
foundation for the company to get on its
feet and in a good position, says Kevin Covey, business
development manager for Canyon, based in Mansfield,
Pennsylvania. In recent years, though, the company has
added several other services to help withstand the ups and
downs of the oil and gas industry.
While the company still focuses on its original specialty
of water hauling, it has added general oilfield construction and
most recently hydroexcavation both inside and outside the
oilfields. Weve also added roustabout services and added
more cleaning services with the use of hydroexcavators, like
mud, frac and water tank clean-outs, Covey says.
Canyon Environmental knows its growth will come back
as oil prices rebound, but until then it can stay busy with
utility work, thanks to its hydroexcavation equipment.
this venture started, Covey says. Weve pretty much done

everything in the business from containment, rig-up, rigdown and cleaning rig mats.
Through the years, the company, owned by William
Bender, has added to those services. Weve provided general
and skilled labor, mechanic and equipment repairs, water
hauling, pipeline right of way cleaning and maintenance, and
nondestructive hydroexcavation as well as various forestry
services, Covey says.
A START IN CONSTRUCTION
Before becoming an oilfield services contractor, the
company started as a general construction contractor known
as Dirt Excavating and East Resources Construction, founded
in 2005. The company changed direction and names in 2007
with the addition of water hauling and rig pad services.
The original founding partner wanted to do water
hauling and pad building for the local drillers and thats how
<<LEFT: Canyon Environmental operator Jordan Glimm cleans out the
back of a Vactor HXX hydroexcavator after dumping the contents at the
companys yard in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.
>>RIGHT: Glimm uses a digging wand from the Vactor HXX to search for
utilities.
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Canyon Environmentals Kevin Covey,

business development manager, center,
stands with operators Jim Lowe, left, and
Jordan Glimm, right, in front of one of the
companys two Vactor HXX hydroexcavators in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. Canyon
offers many hydroexcavation, materialand fluid-hauling services for the oilfields.
WATER HAULING TO HYDROEXCAVATION

The company hasnt strayed too far from its origins, still operating water
and other fluid-hauling trucks. The water-hauling aspect of our company
has always driven the number of employees, says Covey. In the beginning it
drove the number of third-party trucks we would subcontract out for.
Over time the company wanted more direct relationships with
its customers and added its own water-hauling trucks. Today, Canyon
Environmental has eight water
trucks and two fluid-hauling
trucks. We run them 24 hours,
Weve pretty much done
seven days a week and every day
everything in the business from
of the year, Covey says. What
makes us stand out from our
containment, rig-up, rig-down
competitors is being available all
and cleaning rig mats.
day long, every day.
In 2013, the company
Kevin Covey
added
hydroexcavation
to
complement its water hauling. Canyon Environmental has two Vactor HX X
hydroexcavators and expects to add a third in the near future.
It mixed well with our water trucks and support services as far as
cleaning of rigs and frac tanks, Covey says. It allows us the mobility to go to
locations and have a nice tool to do multiple cleaning duties.
The machines also enabled Canyon to move into potholing.
When we first looked at them, we knew they had the ability to pothole
and we learned how popular they are in the pipeline industry for utility
crossings, Covey says. That has commingled a lot with the work we do
around compressor stations when the pipeline enters or leaves. Compressor
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CANYON ENVIRONMENTAL
LOCATION:
Mansfield, Pennsylvania
OWNER:
William Bender
EMPLOYEES:
65
SERVICES OFFERED: Water hauling, drilling-fluid

hauling, material hauling, hydroexcavation,
roustabout, restoration
SERVICE AREA:
100-mile radius around Mansfield
WEBSITE:
www.canenv.com
stations have just a huge web of utilities underground. Its very common to
use a hydrovac in that application.
Covey says utility locating services are growing in popularity because
they reduce the risk of accidents that happen in traditional excavation: Its
safer for the crews and for the general public.
TRACKING WITH GPS
Keeping track of its equipment can be daunting, but its made easier
by a GPS program the company developed. We have the GPS service for
our mobile assets to help us and our customers, Covey says. It gives our
customers a real-time view of where the trucks are and what we are doing
while we are on their clock.
In place for two years, the customized GPS program gives company
officials and customers access to truck information. Customers can see where
the water shipments are and when to anticipate delivery. Oilfield people
built this program for oilfield people, Covey says. Thats the difference
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With 65 employees on its roster,
Canyon Environmental has been hit by
the downturn in crude oil prices much
like other oilfield services companies
throughout North America.
Weve had a few services that we
used to do in the past that we no longer
offer because of it, says Kevin Covey,
business development manager. Weve
had to diversify and take on some land
clearing and site development work to
compensate for the downturn.
The companys workforce is just onethird of what it was during the boom, but
the company is growing again.
We were actually as small as 40
employees coming into this year, so were
growing back up again, Covey says. Its a
good feeling.
Staying afloat in a roller coaster of
an industry can be painful, Covey admits:
You have to maintain the right level of
workers to maintain the level of work you
have right now. Thats the challenge for
everyone right now: finding that balance.
Kevin Covey, business development manager for Canyon Environmental, speaks with hydroexcavator operator Jim Lowe during a break in
utility locating work.
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From left, Kevin Covey, business development

manager for Canyon Environmental, looks
on as operators Jim Lowe and Jordan Glimm
hydroexcavate for utilities using one of the
companys two Vactor HXX hydroexcavators.
between the system we use and other

GPS systems.
The GPS program also allows
company officials to monitor their
employees safety on the roads. It
really helps with our safety, because
we can watch the trucks, the speed
What makes us stand out

from our competitors is
being available all day
long, every day.
Kevin Covey
and location, Covey says. We can see
what the weather is like in a location
they are at and go back to the GPS and
see if the trucks are maintaining a safe
speed.
SAFETY IS NO. 1
While a crew of two can operate the hydroexcavators, Canyon requires a
crew of three to run its machines. We have the operator and two swampers,
Covey says. If one needs to take a break, the free guy can step in and help.
We planned it that way to keep the crews safer out in the field.
The company has an in-house safety program that employees go through
weekly to stay familiar with skills such as CPR, first aid, confined-space
training and hazardous materials handling.
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equipment used and the confined
space involved, Covey says.
Roustabouts are also trained extensively for oilfield work.
Covey says company owner Bender is very safety conscious. He
promotes a safe environment and workplace at all
times.
RIDING THE WAVE
Canyon hasnt been immune to the decline in
crude oil prices and has had to lay off employees, but
the company has stayed productive and positive by
offering diverse services.
Covey is excited to see what the future holds
for that part of the company. If the potential of line
locating with municipalities and utilities goes where
we think its going, we think it would be a growth
spurt for this company, he says. Going with the
land clearing and utility site work and potholing
gives us a lot of great hope in riding out this wave.
Covey also expects the industry to turn around,
as it has done before. Hopefully we ride it out to the
next boom and the next boom is right around the
corner, he says. Well be ready to go back to work
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trucks.
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Partnership enables Canadian coldweather hydroexcavator manufacturer
to find niche in the States
By Craig Mandli
oremost has long been known in Canada for durable, cold-weatherready hydroexcavation systems. Now, thanks to a partnership with
Colorado-based heavy-truck distributor Transwest, the units are easier
to find in the U.S.
The Foremost 1600 Hydrovac, with its distinctive doghouse, drew plenty
of onlookers at the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show.
The 1600 is designed to work effectively in temperatures down to minus
40 degrees, says Tim Dell, vacuum systems sales manager for Foremost. Not
only is the doghouse insulated and heated, all external valves are too. The
heating options are a must in most Canadian climates, and we think this unit
is going to be a good fit for the northern states in the U.S. as well.
The heating options are a must in most Canadian

climates, and we think this unit is going to be a good
fit for the northern states in the U.S. as well.
Tim Dell, left, vacuum systems sales manager for Foremost, points out the heated and
insulated doghouse and heated valves on the 1600 Hydrovac. The unit is designed to
operate effectively in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees. (Photo by Craig Mandli)
Tim Dell
The 1600 allows for water capacities of 1,600 gallons and a 13-yard debris body. Vacuum power is supplied by the Robuschi RB-DV125 blower. The
Cat 3560 wash pump and 740,000 Btu boiler are also used on this model. The
boom is rear-mounted, 8 inches in diameter, fully rotational and controlled
by an Omnex wireless controller, which also controls the vehicle rpm, wash
and vacuum functions. All off-loading functions can also be performed via
the remote.
The remote functionality enables one person to operate this unit if needed, says Dell. That saves on manpower costs, making the unit more appealing to municipalities and private contractors.
Off-loading is performed via a sloped debris floor design and washout
system. The dump door is 48 by 58 inches, providing a large area to allow for
tank cleaning. Optional 4-inch Hydratech off-loading pump systems are available, which allow for pumping off in a contained manner when discharging
liquid loads.
Dell recommends the 1600 for municipal and industrial settings, and its
smaller footprint also makes it an ideal fit for remote mining and utility operations. While its smaller van body sacrifices some heated storage, it means a
more maneuverable, versatile unit.
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Its definitely going to appeal to the subcontractor who performs municipal work every day, says Dell. It is designed as a workhorse and can fit the
industrial oil and gas and utility markets as well.
Foremosts partnership with Transwest allows the heavy-truck distributor to leverage its marketing and sales expertise to sell Foremost hydrovacs to
U.S. customers. According to Dell, the 1600 is the focus of the initial marketing campaign, with more to come in the future.
Partnering with a company like Transwest that understands the U.S.
market is big for us, he says. Canada has a more mature hydroexcavation
market than what you see in the States. We are already seeing increased interest, and thats causing us to take a look at what were offering in the U.S.
Next year, Dell says he hopes to bring several of Foremosts hydrovac
options to the WWETT Show, including a model with fewer heating options
designed for the southern states, and a miniature urban model offering even
more maneuverability.
Judging by the response Ive seen at the 2015 show, were definitely
coming back bigger and better, says Dell. Hydroexcavation is really starting to take off in the U.S., and were going to be involved. 855/742-9990;
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Bakken Extra
EXTENSION FOR
GAS FLARING
North Dakota oil companies receive extra
10 months on deadline to reduce flaring
By Cory Dellenbach
he oil and gas industry in North

Dakota got some extra time from
state regulators to reduce the amount
of natural gas burned off at oil wells, citing
concerns that construction delays have
made it all but impossible to meet targets.
The original deadline Jan. 1, 2016
was pushed back to Nov. 1, 2016, after
regulators heard concerns from oil industry
companies. Environmentalists criticized the
regulators decision. The extension, granted

on Sept. 24, pushes back potential penalties
for companies and gives contractors until
next summer to expand an important
network of natural gas gathering pipelines.
Companies have to be capturing
at least 85 percent of flaring gas by the
new deadline.
Officials in the industry say obstacles
to gas collection include regulatory delays
in construction of the Hess
Corporation and Oneok pipelines, as well as technological
advancements fueling a 16
percent spike in natural gas
production.
The industrys presentation has some very real
reasons why the goal has
become more difficult, said
Gov. Jack Dalrymple in an interview with the Associated
Press. Many of these items
theyve mentioned realistically could not have been
expected.
NEW GOAL
The governor also gave
a new target reduction of 91
percent of produced gas being
captured by November 2020,
up from a previous goal of 90
percent.
Theres a lot of states
that think 90 percent isnt all
that great, Dalrymple says.
In 2011, North Dakotas
oil wells flared an average of
4.5 billion cubic feet of natural
gas every month. In 2013,
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companies in the state flared 107 billion

cubic feet of natural gas, or about one-third
of the 348 billion cubic feet produced.
Alaska, Texas and Wyoming flared
fewer than 2 percent of their production,
according to the Western Organization of
Resource Councils, a coalition of landowner
groups across the West.
While energy industry officials expressed disappointment with the 91 percent target and the length of the extension
they were lobbying for two years
executives pledged to meet the new goal.
The goal for 85 percent by November
2016 is achievable, said Whiting Petroleum Corp. spokesman Phil Archer during
a meeting with commissioners.
MAKING CHANGES
When the call for reduced flaring was
introduced in 2014, several companies
operating in the Bakken began making
changes immediately. At the beginning
of 2014, 36 percent of North Dakotas
production was flared. By years end that
figure was 24 percent.
Two of those companies trying to
reduce flaring have been Hess and GTUIT,
a gas-capture equipment company. In
September, both were named excellence
award winners by the World Bank Global
Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership for their
combined work in reducing natural gas
flaring in the Bakken region.
Hess partnered with GTUIT, a designer,
manufacturer and operator of well site gas
capture and natural gas liquid extraction
equipment, to provide mobile and modular
flare gas-processing equipment.
Hess and GTUIT operate 15 units at
seven oil well locations in the Bakken that
process 10 million cubic feet of natural
gas per day. The units allow the recovery
of natural gas liquids and cut back on carbon dioxide emissions and volatile organic
compounds.
This is a reaffirmation of our commitment to reduce flaring in the Bakken and
throughout our global operations, says
Alex Sagebien, Hess vice president of environment, health and safety. We are appreciative of our partners. GOMC
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CANADIAN EXTRA
USING TECHNOLOGIES
TO KEEP OILSANDS CLEAN
Report from Canadian organizations looks at ways to reduce
environmental footprint of oilsands in northern Alberta
By Greg Bates
ts a report that could change the

thinking of the Government of Canada,
Natural Resources Canada and
Environment Canada regarding one of the
countrys greatest resources.
With the Athabasca oilsands, located
in northern Alberta, being a valuable asset
to Canada, there was a pressing desire to
look at how new and existing technology
can reduce the environmental footprint of
oilsands development. A large-scale, indepth report was conducted by the Council
of Canadian Academies. It released its
findings last May with a 252-page booklet.
The
council
assembled
an
independent, multidisciplinary panel of
12 experts from Canada and abroad. The
significant environmental footprint that

is forecasted to grow alongside the growth
in bitumen production if current methods
of extraction and upgrading are used. And
though recent oil price volatility will have
implications for the rate of production
growth, in the longer term production
is expected to double with consequent
environmental impacts on air, water
and land.
USING EXISTING
TECHNOLOGIES
The Government of Canada, through
Natural Resources Canada and with
support from Environment Canada, asked
the Council of Canadian Academies to find
The oilsands of northern Alberta contain an estimated 169 billion

barrels of recoverable bitumen and span an area larger than
Canadas three Maritime provinces combined (142,000 km2).
Expert Panel on the Potential for New
and Emerging Technologies to Reduce
the Environmental Impacts of Oil Sands
Development worked diligently for answers
that could affect Canadas environment for
centuries to come.
The oilsands of northern Alberta
contain an estimated 169 billion barrels
of recoverable bitumen and span an area
larger than Canadas three Maritime
provinces combined (142,000 km2), the
report says. Their development through
surface mining and in situ methods is
expected to play a growing role in global
oil supplies. Bitumen production, however,
is resource-intensive and generates a
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out the answer to their main question:

How could new and existing technologies
be used to reduce the environmental
footprint of oilsands development on air,
water and land?
Through extensive research, the
analyses indicate that reductions in the
environmental footprint are achievable in
each of the areas considered.
The panel concluded that many
of the technologies currently being
researched, developed and piloted for
deployment over the next 15 years could
reduce the environmental footprint of
oilsands operations on an intensity (per
barrel) basis.
Technologies have been identified

in all five areas of the environmental
footprint, including several that currently
exist and are deployable in the short term,
the report says. One of these quick wins
is the use of existing dust-suppression
technology in mining operations. Dust,
which is an important vector for the local
and regional distribution of pollutants
such as mercury and PAHs, can be readily
suppressed, thereby keeping naturally
occurring and man-made pollutants largely
contained to the mine site.
Also, the industrys continued effort
to improve efficiencies, which add up
over time, will be important in the long
run in all areas: retrofitting and replacing
haul trucks in surface mining; ongoing
improvements in steaming, well placement
and well control for in situ production;
and improving operational efficiencies in
bitumen upgrading.
Even if the planned technologies
result in measurable improvements in
performance on a per barrel basis, none are
likely to bring about absolute reductions
in the environmental footprint of oilsands
operations, the panel notes. Reductions
are needed for processes that result in
discharges directly correlated with bitumen
production, namely GHGs and tailings.
REDUCING EMISSIONS
Significantly
reducing
GHG
emissions from the oilsands would make
them comparable to other sources of crude,
and reduce other air pollutants associated
with GHG emissions (e.g., NOx, VOCs),
the report details. Achieving a reduction
in the volume and composition of oilsands
tailings, which are more a local and
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from investing in water treatment technologies that can clean water to quality
regional problem, is necessary to improve future reclamation and minimize
standards suitable for its release. ... Third, monitoring needs to correspond
groundwater contamination from seepage.
to any comprehensive environmental objectives established for oilsands
To reduce GHGs, research and development must focus on in situ
development.
technologies, because much of the forecasted bitumen production growth
and GHG emissions will come from accessing
reserves via in situ methods, the report adds. The
most promising in situ technologies in the midterm are
The panel concluded that many of the technologies currently being
solvent-assisted, which decreases the need for steam in
researched, developed and piloted for deployment over the next
the extraction process and reduces related air emissions
and contaminants from burning natural gas. However,
15 years could reduce the environmental footprint of oilsands
even if fully adopted, these technologies would still
operations on an intensity (per barrel) basis.
result in a GHG footprint in 2025 that is higher than
todays baseline. More transformative technologies are
therefore needed.
The panel acknowledges that much has and is being done to address
Based on current knowledge and widespread future adoption, the panel
environmental issues, but more progress is needed if technology is to catch
believes solvent-based technologies that eliminate the need for steam and the
up to the magnitude of the environmental challenges. At the current pace of
use of low-carbon energy sources will be important technology pathways for
oilsands development, the most promising technologies need to be ready for
significantly lowering GHG emissions beyond 2025.
broad adoption in the near term lest existing and less-efficient technologies
be locked into the majority of new projects.
HAVING THREE SUPPORTS
Short of slowing oilsands development, the most promising way
For technology in general to have the maximum effect in reducing the
forward is an AOSTRA-like (Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research
environmental footprint, three supports are important.
Authority) approach that pools R&D (research and development) resources
First, a well-functioning innovation ecosystem must be in place to foster
and embraces collaboration and knowledge sharing across all stakeholders
inter-firm collaboration, knowledge flow between universities and industry
toward innovation focused on environmental performance, closure and
practices, and openness to collaborative problem-solving on the environmental
remediation, the report concludes. GOMC
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rather than impede, technology adoption across the industry. Environmental
regulations that prevent the release of oilsands process-affected water make
the accumulation in tailings ponds on site a necessity and discourage firms
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NAWT
National Association of Wastewater Technicians

Rooms 234-236
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Basics of Septic System Control Panels

Using Septic Control Panels to Troubleshoot Systems
Inspecting Concrete Sewage Tanks
An Exercise in Septic System Troubleshooting
The Basics of Inspecting Drip Systems
NAWT Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
SSCSC
National Association of Sewer Service Companies

Rooms 130-132
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Positioning Yourself for Promotion and Succession Planning

Step Up Your Game! Taking Current CCTV Inspection
Technology to the Next Level
Trailer Jetting Getting the Most Out of Your Equipment
Vacuuming: the Other Half of the Combination Unit
Sewer System Maintenance Challenges and Solutions
SSCSC Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
SSPMA
Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association

Rooms 133-135
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Understanding Pumps and Common Pumping Issues

Evaluation and Installation of Backup Pump Systems
Best Installation Practices for Trouble-Free Pump Controls
Troubleshooting Pumps, Panels and Switches
with Digital Multimeters
Sizing Guidelines for Sump, Sewage and Grinder Pumps
SSPMA Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
NOWRA
National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association

Rooms 240-242
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
Introduction to Soils
Onsite Septic System Loading Rates and Site Layout
Making Infiltration Decisions
Understanding Soil Surface Design
Soil Dispersal Comparison
Introduction to the Elements of Onsite System
Design and Regulations
Onsite Septic System Hydraulics and Pump Design
Business Strategies
4:30 p.m.
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Portable Sanitation
Rooms 140-142
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
How Much Should I Charge?

Business Game Changers: Top 5 Secret Strategies
for Massive Growth in Your Service Business
The Un-Business Plan Making Your Business
Less Complicated But More Profitable
How to Use Superior Customer Service to Increase Sales
Reward the Right Stuff: Finding, Training and
Keeping Great Team Members
Is Your Business Prepared for a Crisis?
Rooms 136-138
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Marketing Basics: How to Effectively and Efficiently Grow

Your Portable Sanitation Sales
Trust How to Build it and Use it to Grow Your
Portable Sanitation Business
Portable Sanitation Forum: Current and Future Critical
Issues Affecting the Industry Discussion
Industry Safety
Rooms 237-239
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Pre-Engineered Shoring Systems for Cross-Trench

Utility Challenges
Excavation Safety
OSHA Confined Space, Air Monitoring and
Fall Protection Explained
NASSCO
Southern Section Collection Systems Committee

Rooms 231-233
Cleaning Nozzle Technology

Large vs. Small-Diameter Pipe Cleaning
The Lower Lateral The New Frontier in Sewer Rehab
Chemical Grouting Technologies
The Growth of the UV Cured CIPP Process
NASSCO Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
Treatment Plant
Operator
Rooms 243-245
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Effective Strategies for Collections System Management

Sustainable Innovation in Biosolids Management
Pretreatment and Wastewater Lagoon Management
Septage Collection and Treatment
Large Scale FOG/Septage Receiving Station
Lantern Environmental Project Case History
Progress in Electrochemical Water Treatment in Last Century
WJTA-IMCA
Water Jet Technology Assoc. - Industrial Municipal Cleaning Assoc.

Rooms 237-239
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Proper Industrial Truck Maintenance Can More Than

Pay for Itself in Productivity and Safety
Air Conveyance Through an Industrial Vacuum Truck
Vacuum Excavation Applications and Opportunities
Women in Business
Rooms 136-138
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Marketing to Women
Women of Wastewater: Building a Community of Allies
Women in Wastewater Roundtable
Vacuum Truck Equipment and Operation Training

presented by NAWT National Association of Wastewater Technicians
Rooms 109-110
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This day-long session will discuss in detail the equipment on vacuum trucks and how to operate them. Pumping terms
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WWETT Education Sessions

Thursday, February 18, 2016
Liquid Waste
Treatment & Disposal
Sewer & Drain Cleaning,

Inspection & Repair
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Rooms 130-132
11 a.m.
Analysis of Drainfield Failures and Restoration Methods

Cash In on Community System Operations and
Maintenance
Ultra-Efficient Inspection Technique to Locate Leaks on
Septic Systems
Rooms 133-135
11 a.m.
Using the Clean Water Act to Grow Profits

Winning Trench Warfare Finding Profitability
in Sewer/Septic Work
Your Best Shot at Sewer Success
How to Get the Most From Inspection Technology
Business Strategies
Rooms 136-138
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
How Self-Employed People Can Make More Money

Growing Your Business in a Tough Economy
Staying in Front of Your Customer
NOWRA Design Course

Rooms 240-242
SSCSC Sewer & Drain

Cleaning Course
Rooms 231-233
Hands-On Nozzle Technology

Hands-On Jetter Hose Maintenance Care and Repair
8 a.m.
10 a.m.
Onsite Septic Installation,

Repair & Design
Rooms 237-239
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Overview of Application, Design, Installation

and Operation of Drip Dispersal Systems
Onsite System Pump Design Made Easy
The Onsite Wastewater Industry and Our Carbon Footprint
Sewer & Pipe Rehabilitation,

Relining & Repair
Treatment Plant Operator
Rooms 234-236
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Take Control of Inflow and Infiltration in Manholes

When Things Go Wrong on a Lining Job
Taking Small-Diameter Drain Lining Inside Infrastructure
Rooms 243-245
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Mound and At-Grade Design

Low-Pressure Pipe in Drainfield Distribution
Subsurface Drip Irrigation
Municipal Sewer & Water

Rooms 140-142
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
How to Recover Non-Revenue Water

Phased Assessment Strategy for Sewers - Understanding
Sewer Condition Quicker with Fewer Resources
The Science of Pipe Cleaning Flow and Pressure
Smart Water Technology in Theory and Practice

Dissolved Ozone in Municipal Collection, Treatment
and Disposal
Municipal Biological Waste Treatment
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Liquid Waste
Treatment & Disposal
Sewer & Drain Cleaning,

Inspection & Repair
Rooms 130-132
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Rooms 133-135
Fact vs. Fiction: The Top Ten Septic Myths

All About Facultative Bacteria
Brown Grease Recovery From Grease Trap Waste: Science
and Economics
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Advanced Pipe Bursting

Low-Latency, High-Definition Video Over
Coaxial Cable for Remote Inspection
Plumbers vs. Technicians: The Slow Decline of the
Tradesman
Industry Safety
Rooms 140-142
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Identifying and Managing Risk

in a Septic or Sewer Business
How Well Do You Know Your Cleaning Hose?
Pathogen Exposures to Workers in the Onsite Industry

Rooms 231-233
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Business Strategies
Using Acoustic Inspection to Prioritize Sewer Cleaning

Evaluation of Automatic Filters for Nozzle Protection in
Recycled Water Applications
Flow Monitoring How to Make Your Program Successful
Creating a Data-Driven Strategic Marketing Plan

What Every Sewer and Drain Contractor Needs to Know
About Asset Protection, Tax Reduction and Estate Planning

Rooms 240-242
11 a.m.
GIS: Empowering Water, Wastewater and

Waste Removal Organizations
Rooms 136-138
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Rooms 234-236
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Treatment Plant Operator

Rooms 243-245
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Insights into Ozone Water Treatment Plants

Wastewater Microbiology
How to Ensure Gold is the Result Choosing the Right
Dewatering Equipment
Know the State of Your Business Using

Business Charts and Reports
Using Software to Save Time and Increase Profits
Using Mobile Devices for Business
Sewer & Pipe

Rehabilitation,
Relining & Repair
11 a.m.
Rooms 240-242
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Business Software &

Technology
Buying Back Capacity

Successful Reduction of I&I Using the Holistic
Approach to Sewer Rehabilitation
Large Scale Centrifugally Cast Concrete Pipe Culvert
Rehab in CO Dept. of Transportation Region 1
COLE Publishings
Onsite Installer Course
Rooms 237-239
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This day-long session will walk professionals through

an introduction to proper installation practices for the
sustainable use of onsite treatment systems
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Eye on the Industry
UNCERTAINTY
IN THE SHALES
Residents, former oil industry employees trying to figure
out what is going to happen next in unstable industry
By Daniel Tyson
he locals in Hundred, West Virginia,

hang out at a restaurant called Sweet
Melissas, where the conversation
topic recently was the economy, specifically
the long decline of the oil and gas industry.
The coffee at the roadside restaurant
was strong and hot, but the underlying
fear was hotter and stronger. Many wonder
what happened and what the future holds.
Others worry about income and family.
Mike Lamp sipped coffee and
explained the gas industry has been in
decline for a year or more. First he noticed
the riggers were leaving, then the lack
of large trucks on the road, and finally
on Route 69, once filled with gas rigs,
there was silence the rigs just stopped
pumping. Its daunting, he says. We had
two, three years of good jobs and income.
Now people are wondering if they can pay
next months electric bill.
Sitting in a corner booth, eating eggs
and toast with grape jelly, Micky Thompson
just looks at the menu written on a slab of
coal. Thompson said he worked for an oil
exploration company and was told he had a
job for years to come, but in January he got

the dreaded pink slip. I feel lied to. I was
told the industry was going to be strong for
at least 20 years, says the 34-year-old.
Now he spends his day trying to find
a job, spending time at the local library
searching online and looking at the help
wanted ads in the Wetzel Chronicle, the
local paper.
UNKNOWN FUTURE
Many understand the countrys oil
and gas reserves are full, meaning there is
no need for more supplies. However, what
they dont understand is why last summer
they were working 14 hours a day. If the
gas companies knew the reserves were
nearly full, why did we continue drilling?
Look at the (mess) we are in now, says
Roger Slider, an unemployed rigger.
Befuddlement is not limited to the
morning coffee drinkers at Sweet Melissas.
Many in the industry are second-guessing
the drill-baby-drill attitude of the last few
years. The reserve capacity is now full at 4
trillion cubic feet. Now energy companies
are slashing their whitecollar workforce, closing
fields until further notice and
some are headed to Chapter
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It is my understanding that they continue

to dismantle the existing facilities, pursue
their appropriate environmental permits
and prepare the site, says Charles Burd,
executive director of the Independent Oil
and Gas Association of West Virginia.
Burd says the states industry mirrors the
national situation and low prices are driving
the downturn. The prices are expected to
remain flat over the next two years.
The oversupply and lack of markets
has caused the Appalachian Basin
Differential to levels exceeding a minus
$1.40 in some months this past summer
and may not get better than a minus
$0.90 this winter. That alone is extremely
impactful on all producers, he says.
That is why riggers like Slider and
Thompson are unemployed. Burd says the
lack of markets has virtually halted new
drilling, causing a number of companies to
begin the process of reducing budgets and
laying off nonessential workers.
RELIEF COMING
AT SOME POINT?
For communities like Hundred,
population 294, that were reliant on the
gas fields, it can be devastating. The gaspatch dollars enabled people to spend on
lodging, food and hundreds of other items
in the small town. Those dollars are mostly
gone, as are those jobs. Wetzel Countys
unemployment rate has hovered around 10
percent for months.
However, there are several oil and
gas pipeline projects that, once in service,
will transport several billion cubic feet of
natural gas out of the Appalachian Basin
and into southern markets. Also, the
Dominion Power-owned liquid natural gas
plant in Maryland is scheduled to go online
next year, which will also serve as an outlet
for some natural gas producers, Burd says.
Analysts and others, including Burd,
say a cold winter would help. He says there
is a huge amount of natural gas waiting to
be extracted. Pray for cold weather and
wind, Burd says. GOMC
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Daniel Tyson is a reporter with The Register-Herald in
Beckley, West Virginia.
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Money Machines
A VACUUM ON RAILS
Specialty vacuum truck puts industrial cleaning contractor on track to serve new markets
By Ken Wysocky
nvesting almost $500,000 in a vacuum truck to serve a handful of

customers in a niche market can be a nerve-wracking prospect for
contractors. But at Trackvac Services in Ottawa, Illinois, taking such a
leap of faith was a little easier because the truck was a versatile, multitasking
Guzzler Classic.
The Guzzler, built by Guzzler Manufacturing (a subsidiary of Federal
Signal Corp.), is an interesting crossbreed: a conventional vac truck that, in a
matter of minutes, converts into a rail-ready vehicle that can efficiently suck up
spills on and around railroad tracks.
The truck is central to operations
Our operators can run the
at Trackvac, a company formed in
summer 2014 in response to requests
truck while they sit behind
from local silica sand suppliers, says
the debris body, which
Kevin Kuntz, co-owner and general
increases visibility and safety. manager of the company.
About 90 percent of the time
Kevin Kuntz
we use the Guzzler to vacuum up
spilled silica sand, either in railroad
yards or at sand mining facilities, Kuntz explains. The high-rail package
gives us more versatility. Many times were cleaning along multiple (railroad)
spurs, with train cars on both sides that limit accessibility. Or theres other
obstructions or no road alongside the tracks. Thats what makes this truck so
unique it can get places where other trucks cant go.
Trackvac paid around $480,000 for the truck, and the high-rail package
accounted for about 25 percent of that cost. The truck also features an
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Trackvac Services LLC, Ottawa, Illinois

VEHICLE:
Guzzler Classic vacuum truck, built by Guzzler Manufacturing
FUNCTION:
Cleaning up silica sand spills and other materials
FEATURES:
High-rail package, 5,300 cfm Hibon blower, 18-cubic-yard

debris tank, 16-foot-long telescoping and rotating boom,
Cummins diesel engine, Eaton Fuller transmission
COST:
About $480,000
18-cubic-yard debris tank; a 5,300 cfm blower made by Hibon (a division of

Ingersoll Rand); a 16-foot-long boom that telescopes to a maximum length
of nearly 22 feet and can rotate 320 degrees; a half-opening, hydraulically
powered rear door for discharging debris; a tank vibrator; a 400 hp Cummins
diesel engine; and a nine-speed Eaton Fuller transmission.
The nice thing about the Guzzler is that it can vacuum dry or liquid
materials or even both at the same time, Kuntz points out. Some vac
trucks can only do strictly one or the other. This machine has the ability
to vacuum up sludge or even very fine powder, like cement even rocks.
Itll vacuum anything thatll fit through the 8-inch hose, from coal to ballast
rocks off railroad tracks.
With a 5,300 cfm blower, it really doesnt matter what youre vacuuming
up, he adds. It provides so much suction that whatever youre working on,
its going to go.
One of the tougher jobs the Guzzler has tackled involved removing
packed-down sand between railroad tracks. The sand had built up for years,
<< Trackvac Services in Ottawa, Illinois, relies on a Guzzler Classic outfitted with a highrail package to clean up silica sand on and around railroad tracks.
>> When the truck is in full rail mode, its two front tires are completely off the tracks while
two of the rear wheels touch the tracks and bear a portion of the trucks weight. The
operator sits behind the debris body, which increases visibility and safety.
so it was about 8 inches thick and so compressed that it was as hard as rock,
Kuntz recalls. It took a lot of effort, but we kept on raising and lowering the
boom, and it finally sucked it all up, he says.
Kuntz lauds the trucks safety features, particularly the eight exterior
cameras strategically mounted on the front, rear and sides of the vehicle,
which maximize visibility for drivers. The cameras also make possible
another unique feature: a rear-mounted exterior operator chair that allows the
operator to safely and easily control the rear-mounted boom.
Our operators can run the truck while they sit behind the debris body,
which increases visibility and safety, Kuntz says. The downside is that it
exposes the operator to the elements. In bad weather, they wear rain gear or
even snowmobile suits weve worked in rain and in temperatures as low as
10 degrees. If the weather is really bad, then we dont work. But for everything
else, you just dress for the weather.
About 90 percent of the time we use the Guzzler to

vacuum up spilled silica sand, either in railroad
yards or at sand mining facilities.
Kuntz envisions eventually using the Guzzler for more than mostly silica
sand cleaning operations. Were looking to expand our services, he notes.
I dont like all our eggs in one basket. This truck is capable of working in any
industry, such as refineries or concrete plants, for instance. It definitely gives
us the versatility to do many different things. GOMC
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Kevin Kuntz
The truck is also equipped with remote control operation. Thats an

advantage because the operator one of two people needed to run the truck
doesnt have to remain on the vehicle. The driver can assist his partner
whos maybe doing a little shoveling or some other task. He can get a
little more involved in the actual job, rather than just sitting on the truck,
Kuntz says.
This gives us a little more versatility and its also a great safety feature, he
continues. That hose is pulling so much vacuum that if something happens
maybe something gets stuck in the hose or it vacuums up something you
didnt want to the operator can shut power off right away, even though hes
not on the truck.
The high-rail package is engaged at railroad crossings. When the truck
is properly positioned over the rails, one of the operators turns on a master
switch that activates the hydraulics. After that, one of the operators manually
lowers the two rear rail wheels onto the railroad tracks. After the rear rail
wheels are set, then the two front rail wheels are activated. When the truck
is in full rail mode, its two front tires are completely off the tracks while two
of the rear wheels actually touch the railroad tracks and bear a portion of the
trucks weight. In so-called creep mode, operators can vacuum up materials
while the truck slowly creeps along the rails, Kuntz explains.
When its not plying the rails, Trackvac uses the Guzzler for a variety of
applications at local silica sand plants. Those jobs include everything from
vacuuming up sand from under scales used while loading railroad cars to
cleaning process conveyors and plugged up elevators. Weve also used the
truck to clean tanks at a company that makes plastic pellets, Kuntz says. At
that facility, we work in tire mode, but its nice to have the ability to work on
their rail tracks as well, if needed.
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Building the Business
5 TIPS FOR
MANAGEMENT SUCCESS
Formulate a solid business plan, assemble a top-notch crew
to carry it out, and watch your company grow
By Richard J. Bryan
rank was ex-Special Forces with a fine

arts degree an unusual mix in the
world of business. He achieved a lot in
his career by following five simple principles
he was able to apply to any business. If you
can apply these same principles consistently,
you will move away from being a micromanager and become far more strategic in the
way you run your company.
So, what are these magic principles?
Really, they are just good common sense, but
as Frank was fond of saying, Good business
is just common sense; unfortunately,
common sense is not common practice.
The best employees know their market value.

What keeps them working for you is not
money, but the ability to work independently
and express their talents in their own way.
PRINCIPLE 1:
DEFINE YOUR ROLE
Too often business owners are not clear
on the difference between management issues
and ownership issues. Management issues
are things like dealing with accounting,
administration and the sales process. They
are seemingly urgent matters that must be
dealt with in a timely fashion. The person
overseeing these functions can be the
business owner or an appointed manager.
Ownership issues are the things that
only the business owner can do, such as
dealing with banking partners and setting
the long-term strategy for the organization.
Franks approach was simple: Have a
clear split between ownership of the business and management of the business, and
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to-day operations. This sometimes means

that the owner needs to step aside from
management and make way for another
qualified leader.
Concentrate on an area where you are
talented and do what you are passionate
about. Let others take care of the things that
you are not so good at and that conform to
their strengths. Everyone will benefit.
PRINCIPLE 2: CREATE A
COMPELLING VISION
One of the most effective ways to harness the potential of an organization is to get
everyone pulling in the same direction. However, without a compelling vision, this can be
difficult to achieve.
Vision is a crucial component in getting
employees to understand the companys
goals and encouraging them to make
meaningful suggestions about how to meet
them. It doesnt matter if your vision revolves
around customer service excellence or
creating innovative products as long as it
is inspiring and challenging.
Frank did not believe in having a vision
that was just there to tick the box and display
on a plaque. Rather, it was an important part
of the overall company strategy.
Set time aside to work on your business
rather than in your business by developing a
vision that enables you to grow the business
and achieve your life goals. Dont make the
excuse that you are too busy to spend this
time crafting a quality vision it will be the
best investment of time you ever make.
PRINCIPLE 3:
HIRE A PLAYERS
Frank believed the key to running
an organization successfully in the longer
term is to hire great people. As he was fond
of saying, If you can surround yourself

with people who are smarter than you are,
chances are your business will do just fine.
Many leaders feel insecure about hiring
really smart people, as they believe it will undermine their credibility, but building a great
team enhances your reputation as a leader.
Make sure hiring A players is a priority for
you as a business owner or leader.
PRINCIPLE 4: DEVELOP TRUST
The key to leading your team is to
develop trust. This is what keeps top
performers working for you in the longer
term. Frank knew if you can become a better
coach and mentor rather than micromanage
your best people, you will find they trust
you and are more loyal to the organization.
After all, Frank would say, people leave
bosses, not organizations.
The best employees know their market
value. What keeps them working for you is
not money, but the ability to work independently and express their talents in their own
way. They are self-motivated and driven to
achieve excellent results. Too much interference from their immediate superior can strip
them of motivation.
PRINCIPLE 5: HAVE FUN
Frank was always firm but fair in his
leadership. One of his greatest strengths was
knowing when to have fun.
Celebrating success such as landing
a major new customer or having a particularly profitable quarter was always something he believed in doing as a way to reinforce the positive behavior that caused it.
Even when under pressure to perform,
Frank knew the value of a joke or lighthearted moment to relieve the tension. Look for
opportunities in your own business to have
some fun as this can be a key retention strategy for your best workers.
By following Franks simple principles
you can grow your business and also have a
lot more time to spend with your family and
pursue other interests. As Frank would say,
You only live once and life is short, so you
had better enjoy it! GOMC
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Richard J. Bryan is a speaker, executive coach and author
of Being Frank: Real Life Lessons to Grow Your
Business and Yourself. For more information, visit
www.richardjbryan.com.
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Tech Perspective
STAYING WARM AS
WINTER ARRIVES
Several options available to contractors working in the oil and gas industry to keep employees,
equipment warm in cold-weather months
By MaryBeth Matzek
CONTRACTORS SERVING THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY OFTEN

dont work in ideal weather conditions, so the right equipment is necessary
to protect their vital assets. For companies working in Canada, North Dakota
and the Marcellus and Utica shale plays, portable heaters are a must-have
item as temperatures near and fall below the freezing mark.
Keeping things flowing whether its oil in pipelines or keeping a frac
pond from freezing over are vital to oil and gas companies since this is their
product were talking about, says David Reller, vice president of business
development for Thawzall LLC, a manufacturer based in Alexandria,
Minnesota. No one is happy if the oil stops flowing.
Russell Schuster, Aggrekos vice president, head of temperature control
for the Americas, agrees. Aggreko recently acquired Canadas ICS Group Inc.,
a provider of portable climate controls, in September. That deal expanded the
options it now can offer to customers, he says.
We have all kinds of portable heaters available, so we work closely with
companies to meet their unique needs, Schuster says.
SELECTING A HEATER
When picking a portable
heater, companies have multiple
options to choose from since they
come in a variety of sizes and use
different fuels, Reller says. Some
oil and gas sites may use multiple
solutions to address their various
needs, he adds.
You have to look at what
youre looking to do is it keeping
the frac pond from freezing or is it
David Reller
warming the pipeline or providing
warmth to on-site employees in a
shelter? The needs dictate the choices, Reller says.
Thawzall, for example, offers hydronic/glycol ground-thaw equipment
and flameless heaters used for heating well heads, valves, pipelines, frac
ponds and frac tanks. Portable hydronic heaters distribute water warmed up
to 180 degrees Fahrenheit through hoses that can be placed next to a pipeline
Keeping things flowing

whether its oil in pipelines
or keeping a frac pond
from freezing over are vital
to oil and gas companies
since this is their product
were talking about.
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A portable heater unit from Thawzall.
or placed inside a frac pond to keep liquids from freezing. They run on diesel
and need to be plugged in to an electrical source to work. As an option, the
glycol heaters can be outfitted with an optional generator. You can also easily
add a portable unit heater to the glycol heater and heat a site building, Reller
says. They are versatile and can be used in a number of locations.
Flameless heaters are another option to bring heat safely to oil and gas
sites. These heaters use a diesel engine to capture the heat as a byproduct of
the combustion and deliver it through forced air. Thawzall manufactures
high-efficiency flameless heater models that deliver 750K through 1.35
million BTUs, Reller says.
Schuster says Aggreko works with customers to find a heating solution to
fit their needs. Maybe they need an electric heater for a temporary structure
where people are working or theyre storing equipment, or maybe they need
heat near pipelines to keep them from freezing, he says.
Electric heaters are another option for customers looking for clean heat,
Schuster says. Oil and gas companies use a lot of temporary structures, and
electric heaters are good for providing heat to a wide area, he says.
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structures, and
You can thaw a lot of ground in a short
electric heaters are
amount of time.
Another option is to wrap pipes in an
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insulated blanket type material that has hot
heat to a wide area.
water hoses running through them, Schuster
says. Our climate change tarp system or
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pipe blankets do a lot at a site to keep pipes
insulated, he says.
The tarp system can also be wrapped around tanks to keep the liquids
inside from freezing, Schuster adds.
FAST WARM-UPS
Oil and gas companies usually place their orders for portable heaters so
theyll be in place by Oct. 15. Portable heaters work quickly and often reach
their goal heat within 10 minutes, Reller says.
You want to have them standing ready if you need them, he says.
You dont want to be caught without them since it takes less energy to keep
something at 33 or 34 degrees from freezing than unfreezing something that
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Product Focus
Hydroexcavation and
Excavation Equipment,
Bulk Storage Solutions
By Craig Mandli
Dump Trucks
1. Volvo Construction
Equipment A40G
The A40G articulated hauler from Volvo
Construction Equipment has a turbocharged
six-cylinder Volvo engine that adheres to stringent
Tier 4 Final emission regulations. The drivetrain
and inline dropbox is designed for high ground
clearance and is purpose-built to ensure perfect
harmony and optimized performance. The
drivetrain delivers high rim pull, lowers fuel
consumption and provides reliability in heavy-duty
applications. Oil-cooled, wet, multiple-disc brakes
reduce maintenance costs and increase uptime,
even on muddy or dusty job sites. The retardation
system controls downhill hauling speeds using
wheel brakes and the engine brake. 828/6502000; www.volvo.com/constructionequipment.
Excavators
2. Caterpillar 308E2 CR
The Cat 308E2 CR mini-excavator from
Caterpillar has an ergonomically positioned
COMPASS monitor that provides adjustable
auxiliary flow, continuous flow, pattern changer,
and work mode selections. It includes a site
reference system, rearview camera, courtesy light
and auto engine shut-off. The site reference system
provides output from pitch and roll sensors, which
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aid in grading and level trenching. The rearview

camera offers an increased view on the job for
machine positioning. Cab and boom lights can be
set to remain illuminated after machine shutdown,
giving the operator a clear view of the job site in lowlight conditions. The engine can be programmed to
shut off when inactive for a set number of minutes.
309/675-1000; www.cat.com.
3. Gradall XL 3100 IV
5. Hyundai Construction
Equipment Americas R220LC-9A
XL 3100 IV highway-speed excavators

from Gradall have AutoDrive with a six-speed
automatic transmission that allows operators
to get to the job site and back to the equipment
yard at highway speeds up to 60 mph. From
the upper cab, the AutoDrive system lets an
operator reposition the carrier along ditches and
around job sites using the same Mercedes Tier 4
engine. They come with a telescoping, full-tilting
boom that offers precise attachment positioning,
even under bridges and trees. Weighing 40,930
pounds, they have a maximum dig depth of 18
feet 4 inches, a loading height up to 15 feet 5
inches, and a maximum boom radius of 27 feet 3
inches. Maximum boom breakout force is 21,940
pounds. 330/339-2211; www.gradall.com.
The 49,640-pound R220LC-9A excavator

from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas
has a maximum dig depth of 20 feet 5 inches and
a bucket breakout force of 29,980 pounds. It has a
low-emission, low-noise, 157 hp Cummins Interim
Tier 4 Stage 3B QSB6.7 engine and a hydraulic
system to provide the operator with super-fine
touch and controllability. A variable-speed fan
clutch, two-stage auto-deceleration system and
economy mode help conserve fuel and reduce
environmental impact. It has heated seats, a roomy
interior, an enhanced climate control system, an
advanced audio system with USB player, AM/FM
stereo, MP3 capabilities and hands-free Bluetooth.
877/509-2254; www.hceamericas.com.
4. Hitachi ZX870LC-6
The 470G LC from John Deere is a 367 hp

excavator with ease of operation, smoothness
and performance. It has more hydraulic flow
than previous models for faster work cycles
and greater productivity, and a comfortable and
The ZX870LC-6 production-class excavator

from Hitachi has a fuel-efficient EPA Final Tier 4
(FT4)/EU Stage IV Isuzu engine that meets rigid
emission standards without the need for a diesel
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particulate filter. It has a generous swing torque,

digging force and lift capacity. Machine access is
convenient with step positioning on the track frame
and an upper-structure walkway. It has a batterydisconnect switch and engine and hydraulic
oil sample ports, making maintenance easier.
866/973-0394; www.hitachiconstruction.com.
6. John Deere 470G LC
8
6
10
11
12
spacious cab for improved operator comfort. Its

Powerwise III management system maximizes
power output, saves fuel and delivers smooth
multifunction hydraulic operation. 800/503-3373;
www.johndeere.com.
7. Kobelco Construction
Machinery USA SK350
The 82,200-pound SK350 from Kobelco
Construction Machinery USA is powered by an
efficient 270 hp Tier 4 Final HINO engine that
delivers as much as a 10 percent reduction in fuel
consumption compared to a Tier 3 machine. It
incorporates both selective catalytic reduction
and self-cleaning diesel particulate filter systems
to provide low operation costs. With a digging
force of 45,900 pounds, a digging depth of 24 feet
10 inches, a suggested 0.875- to 2.75-cubic-yard
bucket range and a swing speed of 10 rpm, this
crawler excavator ensures quick cycle times to
keep productivity levels on point. 281/888-8430;
www.kobelco-usa.com.
Graders
8. Komatsu America Corp. GD655-6
The GD655-6 motor grader from Komatsu
America Corp. is powered by a Komatsu
SAA6D107E-3 EPA Tier 4 Final emission certified
engine. It comes with a Turbo I precleaner,
independent blade lift float, front-mounted work
lights, toolbox with lock and 10 control valves.

847/437-5800; www.komatsuamerica.com.
Hydroexcavation Equipment
9. Camex VIP Hydrovac System
The VIP Hydrovac System from Camex can
be used for daylighting, trenching, pole and pylon
holes, and servicing repair pits. Because the Hibon
pump is able to switch between pressure and
vacuum, it can also be used for water and debris
removal and tank clean-out. Remote control on
the 6- or 8-inch-diameter booms enables oneman manipulation and operation. The boom has
a 30-foot reach for better access and positioning.
A walk-in insulated van body provides operator
comfort in colder conditions. It can dig effectively
in all soil types including clay, and with the aid of
an onboard boiler, provides a safe means of digging
in frozen ground, enabling work to be done in areas
of limited access and extreme conditions. 780/9552770; www.camex.com.
10. Ditch Witch FXT50

The Ditch Witch FXT50 truck vacuum
excavator is available in a tandem rear-axle option
designed to handle heavy spoils while towing a
trailer, reducing overall job site equipment and
fuel expenses. It includes both a receiver and
pintle hitch to meet the unique towing needs. It
is a construction-grade machine built to withstand
the demands of any cleanup or soft excavation

application. By mounting directly to a trucks
frame rails, the system can flex independently
of the truck, promising stability. Customers can
customize the truck with a variety of features such
as tank sizes, wireless hydraulic booms and reverse
flow. 580/336-4402; www.ditchwitch.com.
11. Felling Trailers FT-14 I Vac

The FT-14 I Vac trailer from Felling Trailers
provides the necessary capacity and placement
of component mounts to ensure proper load
distribution. It has specific crossmember locations
to match component footprint; steel decking with
precut mounting hole locations; crossmembers
with matching mounting hole locations; a
recessed tailboard and deck area for the spoils
tank to clear when dumping yet maintaining; and
a rear bumper for under-ride protection. 800/2452809; www.felling.com.
12. GapVax HV-55

The HV-55 hydroexcavator from GapVax
has a 12.5-cubic-yard debris body and water
tanks from 400 to 1,400 gallons. It comes with a
positive-displacement blower rated at 5,250 cfm
and 28 inches Hg. The filtration design includes
five cyclones that prolong the life of the filter bags
and eliminate the threat of material entering the
vacuum pump. The full-opening tailgate is field
adjustable and has four fail-safe, individually
adjustable locks that ensure a complete seal.
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Options include interior polymer coating, coldweather package, sludge pump, wireless remotes,
washdown system and stainless steel body.
888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.
13. Hydra-Flex Ripsaw

The Ripsaw rotating nozzle from HydraFlex blasts a straight water jet up to 3,200 psi
while rotating at an optimized speed to form
an 18-degree cone-shaped spray pattern. Its
concentrated stream results in great impingement,
allowing operators to dig fast while using less
water. The heavy-duty, high-impact nozzles are
constructed with stainless steel housings and
tungsten carbide wear surfaces to withstand
harsh environments and provide long life. A nonconductive urethane coating on the nozzle body
protects the user and sensitive underground
assets. It is available in 3- to 12-inch sizes, with
repair kits available to extend the nozzles life and
lower overall operating costs. 952/808-3640;
www.hydraflexinc.com.
14. LMT Smart-Dig HX4000

The
Smart-Dig
HX4000
modular
hydroexcavator from LMT can be mounted on
a wide variety of new or used truck chassis. It
has a compact design for installation on smaller
single-axle trucks, which promotes increased
maneuverability and efficiency. It has an onboard
85 hp Kubota diesel engine to eliminate wear and
tear on truck power. The Tuthill blower provides
1,300 cfm of airflow combined with a 3,000 psi
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Udor water blaster and 675 gallons of freshwater.

It has a fully hydraulic rear door and wireless
remote control telescoping boom. A 445,000 Btu
diesel-powered water heater is available for colder
climates. 800/545-0174; www.vaxteel.com.
15. NozzTeq MONRO-JET

The MONRO-JET hydroexcavation nozzle
from NozzTeq combines the power of a solid
stream pencil jet with the large coverage of a fan jet.
Its circular water jet motion generates tremendous
power at modest gpm rates, allowing the operator
to move faster whether hydroexcavating, surface
cleaning or cleaning sewer lines. It can be used
for other types of surface cleaning such as
concrete, steel, castings and large surface areas
including line removal from runways. It can be
modified for internal pipe cleaning of sewers and
pipes of all types. It has an orbital design that
increases performance at a lower gpm rate and
pressures as high as 36,250 psi. 866/620-5915;
www.nozzteq.com.
16. Petrofield Industries

Tornado F4 Slope
The Tornado F4 Slope hydroexcavator from
Petrofield Industries holds 13 cubic yards of
mud and more than 2,100 gallons of freshwater.
It has a water tank from which you excavate, a
mud tank to which the excavated spoils are held,
a water pump, a boiler to heat the water, and a
positive-displacement vacuum blower (4,000 to
6,300 cfm) to pull the spoils to the tank via a
boom. The boom has a 342-degree rotation and

a 26-foot reach. All the critical components are
housed in an insulated and heated aluminum
van body. Because of the sloped floor design,
operators do not hoist the tank to empty it,
eliminating the dangers of overhead power lines
and dumping on uneven ground. 877/340-8141;
www.tornadotrucks.com.
17. Presvac Hydrovac

The Presvac Hydrovac is a versatile
hydroexcavator designed for cold-weather
operation. It is offered as an option to be in
full compliance with DOT collection and
transportation of hazardous materials. The
high-vacuum blower allows extraction of all
types of soils, gravel, rock, clay, water and silt
material. A knockout function in the debris
tank minimizes carryover. Modular filtration
configured to the blower size provides blower
protection and minimal maintenance. It has a
heavy-duty 8-inch boom (up to 25 feet long) with
six-way hydraulic power and wireless controls
for all boom functions, soft-start water pump,
vacuum breaker and truck engine speed to give
the operator complete control. 800/387-7763;
www.presvac.com.
18. Ramvac by Sewer Equipment HX-12

The HX-12 conventionally sized hydroexcavator from Ramvac by Sewer Equipment has a
12-yard debris tank for when the operator cant
leave a job to unload the material. It comes with
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and a directional discharge system to off-load the
debris back into the excavation site when finished, without the mess of dumping your tank. It
comes with a long-range wireless remote, NEMA
4 electrical system, a 400,000 Btu water boiler, a
three-stage cyclonic filtration system, and a 3,000
cfm blower. It is available with a RamAir air excavation system for when the operator cant risk
adding water to the problem area. 877/735-4640;
www.ram-vac.com.
19. Ring-O-Matic Strong Arm

The Strong Arm boom option from RingO-Matic increases safety as operators precisely
manage vacuum and excavation operations with the
increased safety of remote control. The hydraulically
powered boom rotates 340 degrees, can be raised
to a height of 11 feet, and has 48-inch extension.
Both tethered and wireless multifunction remote
control is available. Heavy steel construction,
quality rollers, a long-lived heavy-duty ring gear,
and an oversized tank inlet transition to minimize
blockages combine for a long service life with
few maintenance requirements. It is available in
3-, 4- and 6-inch diameters and can be added
to many Ring-O-Matic models. 800/544-2518;
www.ring-o-matic.com.
20. SchellVac Equipment 2600

Series Combination Hydrovac
The 2600 Series Combination Hydrovac
from SchellVac Equipment is designed to serve
construction, energy and utility industries. The

system is mounted on a tridem chassis and is
equipped with a 6,400 cfm Robuschi PD blower
direct-powered by a Namco transfer case. The
water jetter system consists of a 3560 CAT 20 gpm,
4,000 psi pressure pump, 980,000 Btu boiler, and
1,200-gallon water capacity. The complete water
system is installed in an insulated and heated
aluminum body. The hoisted 15.5-cubic-yard
debris body includes a dual cyclone plus cartridge
filtration system. It has a full-open rear door with
hydraulic locks, an 8-inch remote-controlled
telescopic boom with a 27-foot reach when fully
extended, and a load-sense hydraulic system.
877/336-0081; www.schellvacequipment.com.
21. Soil Surgeon

The Soil Surgeon hydroexcavating tool fits
any sewer combination truck equipped with
a telescopic 6- or 8-inch boom. The tool has a
1-inch water connection. The operator controls
water pressure and power with truck controls.
It has a 6-foot Tuff Tube with handles to guide
the unit down for potholing or side to side for
trenching. Six jets boring inward cut the soil,
while six boring outward bring the tube down.
949/363-1401; www.soilsurgeoninc.com.
22. StoneAge Hydro-X tools

The Hydro-X line of hydroexcavation tools
from StoneAge offers four options for accessing
utilities and precisely excavating an area with
high-pressure water. Tool configurations include
a single hard-hitting jet head for accurate digging,

a dual-jet head that divides a pumps power into
a wider jet path, and a triple-jet pattern that
delivers a wide swath for fastest material removal.
The 60-inch single-jet lance provides extra reach
for digging deep, focused holes. The tools use
high-quality, long-lasting carbide nozzles and are
capable of up to 5,000 psi and 12 gpm. 866/7951586; www.stoneagetools.com.
23. Super Products Mud Dog 1600

The Mud Dog 1600 hydroexcavator from
Super Products has a 16-cubic-yard debris
body, standard 2,000-gallon water capacity, and
a rear-mounted boom that offers 335-degree
rotation, and a 25-degree downward pivot that
enables operators to achieve greater work area
access and deeper digging without the need to
halt production to reposition the truck. It can
deliver up to 18 gpm of flow and 3,000 psi of
pressure, while its 8-inch positive-displacement
vacuum system provides airflow up to 5,800
cfm and 28 inches of vacuum. An onboard
boiler with 714,000 Btu/hour capacity heats the
water to break up stubborn material. For fast,
thorough and safe debris removal, it uses ejectionunloading technology. Its tilt-unloading feature
ensures that liquids in the debris tank are cleared
quickly and efficiently even when unloading in
an up-slope/nose-down position. 800/837-9711;
www.superproductsllc.com.
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24. Transway Systems Terra-Vex

The Terra-Vex all-season hydroexcavator
from Transway Systems has a Robuschi RBDV145 6400 cfm blower, with an OMSI transfer
case and insulated acoustical enclosure with
walk-in storage. Water pressure is achieved by the
hydraulically driven Giant LP600 water pump,
delivering 10 gpm at 6,000 psi. The 2,500-gallon
debris tank has a hydraulically operated hoist and
door locks with a full-open door. The 1,200-gallon
HDPE water tank supplies a 420,000 Btu dieselfired burner permitting operation in subzero
temperatures. The water pump and water tank
compartments are heated by one diesel-fired
heater and one 12-volt engine coolant heater.
The 26-foot hydraulically operated 8-inch
suction boom has joystick control and wireless
remote control. All parts are painted/powdercoated off the unit, with a marine-grade plywood
floor enclosure, three-camera backup system
and digital water level display. 800/263-4508;
www.transwaysystems.com.
25. Vac-Con X-Cavator

The easy-to-operate X-Cavator from VacCon comes with a hydrostatic drive that uses
the chassis engine to eliminate the need for PTO,
clutch and gearbox operation. It offers water
systems up to 4,000 psi and a mobile wireless
remote control, enabling the operator to work the
chassis engine rpm, boom, automatic vacuum
breaker, dump controls and hydraulic door locks
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from up to a 1/2 mile away. The boom rotates 270

degrees. 855/336-2962; www.vac-con.com.
26. Vacall AllExcavate

AllExcavate hydroexcavation models from
Vacall are available with a cold-weather package
including heated cabinetry that encloses the
boiler, warming the water for hydroexcavation
when temperatures drop below freezing. A highdump option allows the operator to use a wireless
remote control to raise the debris tank as much
as 76 inches above ground level and then shift
the tank horizontally 21 inches beyond the rear
bumper, making it possible to dump debris into
roll-off containers, avoiding the need to travel off
site for dumping. They use one engine for mobility
as well as to generate water flow up to 25 gpm and
pressures up to 3,000 psi. Used in combination
with strong vacuum forces, they can loosen and
remove dirt, rocks and other material from around
utility lines and foundations, or perform efficient
frac tank clean-out. The AllSmartFlow CANbus
intelligent control system is standard, monitoring
water usage and minimizing downtime for water
tank refills. 800/382-8302; www.vacall.com.
27. VacStar vacuum excavator

VacStar vacuum excavators are designed
to reclaim directional drilling fluids; pothole
utilities; clean out manholes, catch basins, wash
pits, valve and meter boxes; and wash equipment
and property. Damage associated with backhoes
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or shovels to buried utilities is avoided using

high-pressure water to dig in all types of soil. The
rotary vane pump provides a strong vacuum for
greater depths, distance and speed. It allows the
operator to vacuum and pothole great distances,
permitting backyard and previously inaccessible
work areas. The pressure mode allows clogs to be
removed from the vacuum hose and the contents
to be maintained under the controlled dump
mode. 319/656-3434; www.vacstar.com.
28. Vactor Manufacturing

HXX HydroExcavator
The HXX HydroExcavator from Vactor
Manufacturing includes a Robuschi blower
option rated for 6,176 cfm and 28 inches Hg.
Its 3,000 psi variable water multi-flow pump
with DigRight technology allows the operator
to select a maximum water pressure limit to
prevent the pressure from exceeding site or
industry requirements, preventing wear and tear
on check valves, unloader valves and relief valves
by avoiding bypassing water. The system has
three default selectable pressure limitations based
on industry best practices for digging around
underground utilities 1,500, 2,500 and 3,000
psi with the option to deactivate. 800/6273171; www.vactor.com.
29. Vanair
Using a single PTO opening and using the
trucks own engine for power, underdeck rotary
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screw air compressor systems from Vanair

provide power in a variety of markets. Whether its
air, AC power, hydraulics or any combination of
all three, they are designed to mount seamlessly
under the vehicle, leaving the hitch free for towing
other equipment and opening up the bed for
additional storage space. The PTO shaft-driven
technology provides the required air pressure
and volume, increasing productivity and lowering
maintenance while saving money on fuel costs.
219/879-5100; www.vanair.com.
30. X-Vac X-6 Hydro Excavator

The truck-mounted X-6 Hydro Excavator
from X-Vac, A Product of Hi-Vac Corporation,
has a 6-cubic-yard debris tank and can store
570 gallons of freshwater with an option for a
capacity of 1,000 gallons. The adjustable triplex
water pump exerts up to 3,000 psi and is set
independently of the blower speed. Vacuum
systems range in size from 2,600 cfm at 27 inches
Hg vacuum to 3,400 cfm at 16 inches Hg vacuum.
Its 6-inch vacuum hose exposes any type or size
of underground utility, especially in residential
areas where space is tight and crews want to
avoid blocking residential streets. 740/374-2306;
www.x-vac.com.
Roll-Off Containers
31. Benlee Super Mini
The Super Mini roll-off trailer from Benlee
can be used as a roll-off truck replacement that
uses an existing tractor to handle and control rolloff needs. It can carry 20-, 30- and 40-yard boxes,
is maneuverable to get into tight spots, and carries
a large payload. It is built with ArvinMeritor
25,000-pound axles, Parker 1-inch Tough Cover
hoses, and chromium trivalent-plated 1-inch steel
lines. They are available with or without tarp
systems. 734/890-6822; www.benlee.com.
32. E-Pak Manufacturing

Environmental Tub Open
Top Roll-Off Container
The Environmental Tub Open Top RollOff Container from E-Pak Manufacturing
comes in bent sides or rolled-bottom options.
This container has a sealed tailgate, floating hinge
and heavy-duty ratchet latch system. It includes
a Grade 70 chain with pin and Clevis for easy infield repair. An 18-ounce side-roll tarp system can
be added. It can be built to size and specs to meet
customers needs and applications. 800/2351632; www.epakmanufacturing.com.
33. Redbox+
The Redbox+ series is designed to be a
portable restroom and roll-off box waste container
combination. It is available in 10-, 20- and 30-
yard capacities. Trucks are fitted with an onboard

fully functional scale, and a pump and vacuum
system to service portable restrooms. The pump
and vacuum system includes holding tanks for
freshwater and wastewater containment, allowing
for portable restrooms to be serviced on site
before the contents of the container are disposed
of. Splash caps fit snugly into the toilet openings
to prevent secondary leakage, and cross bars are
used to secure the doors during the disposal
process. 507/452-8242; www.redboxplus.com.
Skidded and
Mobile Frac Tanks
34. Bucks Fabricating Mini-Frac Tank
Completely sealed and watertight, the
Mini-Frac Tank from Bucks Fabricating can be
used to store and transport both hazardous and
nonhazardous liquids. The heavy-duty construction
allows the container to withstand the stress of
the load, while the tubing skids help distribute
the weight more evenly. Filling/draining ports,
manways, and other fittings can be customized by
type, size and location to meet specific needs and
applications. Internal weir walls prevent sloshing
of contents and assist in separation of materials.
Tanks can be lined with protective epoxy coatings
to extend the life of the unit. A watertight tailgate
can be added for easy access to the tank. 800/2330867; www.bucksfab.com.
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35. SEI Industries HIPPO
37. Foremost tanks
To stand up to frequent relocations and

punishing outdoor conditions, the HIPPO frac
tank from SEI Industries is constructed from a
high-strength, abrasion-resistant material that
is also chemical-resistant and colored in highvisibility safety orange. It can be used in winter
temperatures as low as minus 58 degrees F, and
can be folded and unfolded in extreme cold. It can
be used constantly with heated fluids up to 161
degrees F (with limited exposure to 179 degree F
liquids). The low-profile design helps to maintain
fluid temperatures. It has a 73,000-cycle abrasion
resistance to handle the wear and tear of continual
movements. 604/946-3131; www.sei-ind.com.
Tank designs from Foremost are based on

industry standards API 620, 650 and 12F. The
company can design any custom tank to suit
any processing application including heavy-oil
product, water treatment, oil heating and facility
operation. Tank types include storage, process,
production, skim, POP, desand, mud, flare
and rental styles. Tanks are available single or
double wall, cone-bottom, internal and external
coatings, internal and external valve containment
chambers, custom skid and/or anchor chair
design for pile installations, and heated. 800/6619190; www.foremost.ca.
Tanks
Folding frame tanks from Husky Portable

Containment are available in steel or aluminum
frames, with multiple size and material options,
including EXLON. They include easy-lift handles
mounted on the floor, making them easy and
quick to fold and permitting easy removal of
liquids. The folding frames are pinch-free.
800/260-9950; www.huskyportable.com.
36. Amthor Matador

The aluminum Matador ASME code or noncode vacuum tank from Amthor International
comes standard with a 5/16-inch-thick side shell
and floor, full head baffles and no external rings.
It is available as a dumping tank with or without
full-opening rear doors, as well as with off-road
construction options for various oilfield and
mining applications. Various pump models are
available, as are chassis and stock tanks. 800/3286633; www.amthorinternational.com.
38. Husky Portable Containment

folding frame tank
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save material-handling costs over many years of

use. Tanks are available in carbon steel, stainless
steel and aluminum, in silo diameters to 16 feet,
and in capacities to 12,000 cubic feet. Paint
finishes per the Imperial standard or customer
paint specifications are available on carbon steel
silos. Standard guardrail and ladder assemblies in
aluminum, carbon steel and galvanized steel ensure
easy assembly and maintenance-free durability.
800/558-2945; www.imperialind.com.
40. J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers

Bobtail Tanks
Bobtail Tanks from J&J Truck Bodies &
Trailers are outfitted with one-piece aluminum
hose trays and J&J Armor Coating along the full
length of the tank. This coating provides added
protection when loading and unloading the hoses.
The valves are equipped with heat jackets that
operate from the engines cooling system. The
tank is butt-welded to the shell and is welded
together using submersion arc welding for weld
protection. Tanks have two anti-surge baffles.
Options include interior tank liners, electric hose
reels, toolboxes and onboard scales. 800/7772671; www.jjbodies.com.
39. Imperial Industries

dry bulk storage
41. Snyder Industries Captor
Welded, one-piece, dry bulk storage silos from

Imperial Industries can be customized. Bulk
silos and tanks need minimal maintenance and
Captor double-wall containment tank

systems from Snyder Industries are polyethylene
tanks with secondary containment systems
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that can safely store a wide range of hazardous

chemicals. The design increases safety and protects
the environment. The system consists of a primary
tank with a secondary outer containment tank
with a capacity of 115 to 120 percent of the inner
tanks capacity, exceeding EPA standards. Doublewall construction is completely enclosed so that
external matter such as rain, snow and debris is
prevented from collecting in the outer containment
tank, making it ideal for outdoor chemical storage.
They are shipped fully assembled on either a
standard or wide-load flatbed trailer, reducing field
assembly costs. Sizes range from 35 to 12,500
gallons. They are available in high-density linear
polyethylene or crosslink polyethylene. 402/4675221; www.snydernet.com.
42. Tankformator ISO ECLIPSE 1

Modular ISO ECLIPSE 1 vacuum tanks
from Tankformator can operate under full
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vacuum and have a highly corrosion-resistant

shell material of 317L stainless steel, with an
external pressure rating of 11.6 to 15 psi. Tanks
are designed according to ISO 1496/3 and offer a
hermetically sealed tank vessel, ensuring complete
containment of both liquid and odor. For loading,
vacuum is drawn on the tank shell via a 4-inch
nozzle at the top front end where it connects to a
vacuum pump. Discharge is through two 4-inch
valves, including an internal clean-flow valve
and a full-bore ball valve. The two valves enable
a smooth and unobstructed flow of most viscous
fluids. www.tankformator.com.sg.
Vessels
43. Western Global automated
refueling package
Western Global has created an automated
refueling package combining the TransTank

stationary container tank with the Automated
Refueling ARM from Machinery Automation &
Robotics. This cooperation of refueling solutions
eliminates the need for manpower and allows
refueling where needed. Automated refueling
uses a vision-sensing and detection system that
empowers the robot to locate the position and
orientation of the trucks fuel tank. This effectively
reduces any hassles that come with manned
refueling. The system provides all the benefits
of innovation, including safety, improved truck
utilization, flexible adaption, fuel monitoring
and automated refueling. It is suitable for a
variety of applications, including fleet, mine and
pit refueling, and road transport. This increases
productive hours, improves the efficiency of
operations, and reduces costs. 866/814-2470;
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Case Studies
Hydroexcavation and Excavation Equipment,

Bulk Storage Solutions
By Craig Mandli
MONITOR ELIMINATES OVERPAYMENT

FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPANY
Problem
With 23 tanks filled with used oil, antifreeze and oily liquids, HAZ-MAT Environmental Services of Charlotte,
North Carolina, needed a better way to monitor its tank levels. For the longest time, we used the honor system
and trusted customer tank charts were accurate with what the customer claimed, says Operations Manager Neil
Danziger. With small quantities put into large tanks, the gauges presented too much room for error, and we needed
a more accurate way of managing inventory, so we began researching different tank-monitoring solutions.
Solution
The company selected the TankScan TMS8000 monitor from ATEK Access Technologies in January 2015. It
can be used to accurately monitor fluid levels in multiple tanks across multiple sites from the convenience of any
computer. Danziger and his team handled the installation process without any issues. We like the TankScan
system because it allows us to set each monitor to read at different intervals depending on tank contents. It works
within our network system over the Internet and allows us to do up-to-the-minute readings, says Danziger. The
monitor collects data about the fluid level in the tanks and sends it to the ATEK Intelligence Platform Web-based
monitoring application. Since the system is Internet based Im able to log in anytime, so I can even check the tank levels while out of the office, adds Danziger.
Result
TankScan helped eliminate the guesswork of receiving loads. When a customer brings waste oil to sell, HAZ-MAT uses the system to determine the tank level
before and after receiving the load. TankScan takes the guesswork out of our inventory system, says Danziger. On a daily basis our volume varies, and its
nice to be able to look at the monitors to see how much volume we have in each tank so we dont have overflow issues. 800/523-6996; www.atekaccess.com.
TRUCK HELPS SAVE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Problem
In late June when the Illinois River reached 24 feet about 6 feet over flood stage the City of
Peoria, Illinois, had to work fast to keep the water from dampening its Independence Day celebration.
They needed to save the Fourth of July, says Chris Dillon, vice president of J.C. Dillon Inc., a local
plumbing, heating and underground utility firm. The river was originally supposed to crest at 24 feet,
but it just kept raining and the river just kept rising.
Solution
As the water rose, the city called on J.C. Dillon to help reinforce a sand barrier wall, as well as install
plugs and caps on existing storm sewer drains in an effort to keep the flooding away from Peorias
riverfront, where tens of thousands of spectators gather annually for food, music and fireworks on Independence Day. The company used its CAT CT660
Vocational Truck, a hydrovac unit developed through a relationship between Caterpillar and Premier, to suck up the rising river water quickly enough to find
the leaks in the wall and plug them.
Result
With the CAT unit, the staff at J.C. Dillon was able to keep the cresting waters at bay and the riverfront area stayed dry for the celebration. 970/542-1975;
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Product Spotlight
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment
steerable air hammer designed for
precise HDD drilling
By Ed Wodalski
The Roughneck R600 pneumatic percussion drilling system from
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment is designed to drill 7.25- to 8-inch
horizontal bores in solid rock.
The R600 completes the range of existing Roughneck rock drills,
joining the R400 for 5.25-inch straight and offset bits and the R500 for
straight and offset bits to 6.25 inches in diameter.
For contractors who have to put certain-sized products into the
ground, if they drill it with a smaller hammer and the product wont
fit inside the hole, they have to do another step to increase the size of
the hole, says Josh Hood, HammerHead HDD product manager. The
R600 eliminates one or more passes because it creates a bigger hole.
Designed specifically for horizontal drilling, the R600 features an
offset bit for greater accuracy.
It allows you to make more precise and faster steering corrections,
Hood says. When you start a bore you have a plan, but ground
conditions can vary. You might run into rock that is harder or softer.
With an air hammer, ideally you want to be in solid rock the whole
time. However, if you get into softer ground, you can lose your steer for
a couple rods until you get back in solid rock. To keep your plan, you
have to make a faster correction, and we have that ability.
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2. KOMATSU TIER 4 FINAL WHEEL LOADER

The WA380-8 wheel loader from Komatsu features a 6.69-liter, 191 hp Komatsu
SAA6D107E-3, variable-geometry turbocharged and aftercooled Tier 4 Final diesel
engine that uses 6 percent less fuel than its interim predecessor. SmartLoader logic
software combines with a lockup torque converter that activates in second, third
and fourth gears. Together, the system provides optimal engine torque for improved
acceleration, hill climbing, higher top speed and fuel savings. 847/437-5800;
www.komatsuamerica.com.
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BENLEE ROLL-OFF TRAILER BACKUP ALARM

The backup alarm is available on Benlee roll-off trailers, roll-off trucks, dump
trucks, crushed car trailers, pup trailers and open-top gondola trailers. The 8-inch
mechanical device is made from zinc-plated 10-gauge steel for durability and low
maintenance. 734/722-8100; www.benlee.com.
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Capable of penetration rates of 150 feet or more an hour, the

hammer features a heavy-duty, high-flow housing with a pinned-on
lid system.
The vibrations you incur with an air hammer drilling in solid rock
can be quite significant, Hood says. With the pinned-on lid system,
as opposed to a bolted system, weve never lost our electronics. Where
you insert the electronics into the side of your housing, theres a lid that
goes on and bolts down. With the vibration those bolts can rattle lose,
the lid comes off and you can lose your electronics in the hole. And that
can be $1,500 to $5,000 worth of electronics.
Other features include a pullback kit, control station/oiler and drill
conversion kit.
The control station utilizes the drills existing mud pump to deliver
air, oil and fluids down the hole, reducing footprint size and weight. All
Roughneck control stations can be installed with a tee and ball valve
on the high-pressure side of the mud pump that directs airflow to the
drilling fluid supply.
Spanner wrench holes in the front and rear of the hammer reduce
the number of breakout tongs required to change out the bit or service
the tool. 800/331-6653; www.hammerheadtrenchless.com.
3. KONECRANES ALUMINUM ENCLOSED TRACK WORKSTATION

The XA aluminum enclosed track workstation from Konecranes is designed to
reduce workplace injuries by limiting cumulative trauma from repetitive lift motions.
It can be used with a manual or electric chain hoist, as well as the ATB AirBalancer.
800/934-6976; www.konecranes.com.
4. MARTIN CONVEYOR BELT TRACKING SYSTEMS
Conveyor belt tracking systems from Martin Engineering are designed to

mitigate misalignment rather than correct it, even on reversing belts. The tracking
system detects slight misalignments initiated by unbalanced loads and fouled
rollers, using the force of the belt to immediately adjust its position and realign the
path, minimizing risk and material loss. Upper and lower trackers are available
in three models: standard duty, heavy duty and extra heavy duty. 800/544-2947;
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The 17HJ39 pressure washer/jetter package from Water Cannon has a Honda
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ball valve, hose, wand and four nozzles. 800/333-9274; www.watercannon.com.
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Trash pumps from Subaru Industrial Power Products are designed to move
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handles up to 3/4-inch debris. The 3- and 4-inch models handle up to 1 1/4 inches
of solid debris. 800/277-6246; www.subarupower.com.
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The mobile paralleling box from KOHLER Power Systems enables users to
combine different-size generators with different fuel types. Designed for use with
KOHLERs gaseous and diesel mobile generator line, four boxes can be used
to parallel up to eight generators. The KOHLER Decision-Maker 3500 digital
controller, standard on all KOHLER gas and Tier 4 Final diesel mobile generators,
provides the paralleling intelligence and network communications. 800/544-2444;
www.kohlerpower.com.
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Drill rigs from Sonic Drill Corp. feature smooth rods and casings for increased
operator safety. With no auger flights, there is less opportunity for clothing to be
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labor. Safety cages envelop the drill head rotating spindle and hydraulic breakout
table clamps. 877/854-1383; www.sonic-drill.com.
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Extreme-temperature insulation covers from Trelleborgs offshore operation
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as hot hydrocarbons. Made from a combination of silicone Vikotherm S1 and
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LETS BE CAREFUL
OUT THERE
Video provides helpful safety reminders for liquid haulers
By Jim Kneiszel
hink about when you were a kid

competing in an egg relay race at
summer camp. You were never
so careful about carrying anything as
you were holding that raw egg gingerly
on a spoon as you lurched toward the
finish line.
Now that youre grown up and making
a living operating a vacuum truck or
supervising an entire fleet of liquid-hauling
trucks, you probably dont compete in
many egg relay races. But doesnt it stand to
reason that youre probably a safer driver day
to day if you imagine youre always carrying
a precarious load down the road?
When you get so comfortable and think that

youve been driving so long and you have
so much experience that it all comes
natural to you, youre going to mess up.
Because somethings going to get
you when youre not expecting it.
G. Wayne Matheson
Thats what the producers of a safety
video aimed primarily at drivers hauling
big liquid loads believe. They say youll
gain potentially life- and load-saving advice
by viewing the video, Cargo Tank Driver
Rollover Prevention, produced jointly
by the National Tank Truck Carriers and
the American Trucking Association in
cooperation with the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration.
You can see the video at www.fmcsa.
dot.gov/rolloverprevention. Its also free
to download and show drivers as part of a
safety training program.
MUST-SEE VIDEO
As part of his work with the NTTC,
Steve Niswander, vice president of safety
policy and regulatory relations for Groendyke Transport Inc., Enid, Oklahoma,
envisioned this video for tanker drivers to
help reduce dangerous rollovers. Groendyke
runs about 1,000 semi-tractors 70 million
miles annually, hauling mostly liquid hazardous materials.
Niswander argues the video part
of a national anti-rollover campaign is
a must-see safety tool for drivers who pull
trucks with fixed tanks or semi-rigs with
tank trailers. Any pumper who hauls an
unstable load or a load with a high center
of gravity will benefit from the tips shared
in the video.
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
The video features several truck drivers
who have been involved in rollover crashes,
and their stories carry a lot of weight with
professional haulers. Interspersed with
compelling driver stories, the video covers
four major areas of risk for dangerous
rollover accidents: vehicle design and
performance, load effects, highway factors,
and driver factors.
Using video graphics, the video
shows the impact of sudden movements
and tripping the wheels over the shoulder
when carrying an unstable load. It explains
how dangerous liquid slosh and surge can
result from driving too fast for conditions,
by squaring off the turning radius and by
sudden braking or other maneuvers.
It goes on to explain that drivers are
ultimately responsible for many of these
factors. It stresses that drivers need to do
extensive route planning if theyre carrying
a load more prone to rollover risk. And the

video shares a variety of tips that would be
helpful to any hauler.
Know your limitations. Be aware of
how loads with a high center of gravity will
react when you turn, hit a ramp or execute
a braking maneuver. And understand that a
full load is actually safer to transport than
a partial load. The vast majority of rollover
crashes (94 percent) occur in rigs carrying
partial liquid loads, as they are more
susceptible to extreme sloshing and surging.
Manage your speed. Remember that
speed limits and guidelines at curves are
meant for general motorists in good weather
conditions, not for drivers pulling unstable
loads. Fleet experts say truck drivers should
maintain a speed at least 10 mph below
the posted speed on curves. The faster you
go, the more risk you have that a sudden
adjustment will cause a rollover.
Maintain your rig and route. Always
perform thorough pre-trip inspections to
make sure brakes, tires and suspension
will operate safely. And before you take
the wheel, identify the higher risk sections
of your route. As you are able, pinpoint
stretches with soft shoulders, downhill
grades, limited visibility and twisty turns.
Know these risks well ahead of time so
you can slow your reactions and maintain
control.
Watch for driver fatigue. Its always
a bad idea to drive when youre tired, but
its doubly dangerous when pulling a topheavy or liquid load. Stay sharp by eating
right, stopping frequently to stretch, and
getting plenty of sleep. Be mindful of clues
that you need to take a break, including
daydreaming, frequent yawning, heavy
eyelids and head bobbing or drifting from
your lane.
LISTEN TO THE PRO
In the video, 33-year veteran driver
G. Wayne Matheson sounds the safety
watchword for fellow liquid load haulers.
Anytime you speed up, youre
subject to mess up, Matheson warns.
When you get so comfortable and think
that youve been driving so long and
you have so much experience that it
all comes natural to you, youre going to
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Industry News
APOLLO SAFETY FORMS PUBLIC

WORKS, PUBLIC SECTOR DIVISION
Apollo Safety formed a public works/public sector division that features
gas-detection equipment, maintenance and monitoring.
FIBER SENSYS NAMES REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Fiber Sensys named Matt Bathalter Western regional sales manager.
Based in Southern California, he will be responsible for sales of the Fiber
Defender fiber-optic-sensing product line.
JUNIPER SYSTEMS NAMES CEO

Rob Campbell stepped down as CEO of Juniper Systems after 14 years to
become president of Campbell Scientific. DeVon Labrum, who served as vice
president of sales and marketing at Juniper Systems the past four years, was
appointed CEO. Campbell will continue to serve on the companys board of
directors.
HONDA POWER EQUIPMENT EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP

Honda Power Equipment, a division of American Honda Motor Co.,
has expanded its partnership with The Home Depot to supply the chain
store with five of its generator models. According to the agreement, three
Industrial Series models (EB2000i, EB3000c and EB5000) and two Super
Quiet Series models (EU2000i and EU3000i) will be for sale at selected PRO
Desk locations and via the The Home Depot website.
AMTHOR INTERNATIONAL EXPANDS PRODUCTION

Amthor International added 30 jobs to its 100-employee workforce
at its 80,000-square-foot plant in Gretna, Virginia. The company also
introduced Amthor University, a customized training program in partnership
with Virginia Technical Institute, to assist job seekers. Graduates will
be guaranteed employment at Amthor. The company is hiring welders,
mechanics, electricians and tank cleaners.
TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER NAMES

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Travis Body & Trailer, manufacturer of end dumps, bottom dumps,
transfer trailers and specialty dump trailers, named Jerry Guerrero director
of operations. His primary focus includes introducing advanced plant
management and lean manufacturing production systems.
ARCLIGHT ACQUIRES PIPELINES, GAS TERMINAL

ArcLight Capital Partners, together with North Sea Midstream Partners,
entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire the FUKA and SIRGES
pipelines and St. Fergus gas terminal from Total E&P UK. The portfolio
transports and processes natural gas from fields owned and operated by Total
and other supermajor and national oil company producers. FUKA and St.
Fergus have a capacity of 1.27 bcf per day serving the northern North Sea.
SIRGES will have a capacity of 665 mmscf per day by the end of 2015.
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Gehl named Jordan Implement to its dealer network. Jordan Implement
provides sales and service to southern Wisconsin for Gehl skid loaders, track
loaders, compact excavators and articulated loaders.
STONEAGE NAMES SALES MANAGER

StoneAge has named Vishal Trivedi independent sales manager for
India. Trivedi most recently worked at Snap-on Tools where he managed the
companys north Indian market.
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DUG Bakken and Niobrara, Colorado Convention Center, Denver;
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Global Petroleum Show, Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta;
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20 BAKKEN EXTRA: EXTENSION FOR GAS FLARING

22 CANADIAN EXTRA: USING TECHNOLOGIES TO KEEP OILSANDS CLEAN

30 EYE ON THE INDUSTRY: UNCERTAINTY IN THE SHALES

12 CONTRACTOR PROFILE: ADDING SERVICES TO SURVIVE

32 MONEY MACHINES: A VACUUM ON RAILS

18 WWETT PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: WELCOME TO THE US

34 BUILDING THE BUSINESS: 5 TIPS FOR MANAGEMENT SUCCESS

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