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What is an ISO Tank?

ISO tank containers comply with the International Standard Organization (ISO) standards. They are suitable to transport both hazardous and non-hazardous bulk liquids. ISO containers are made with stainless steel and housed inside a protective layer. The type of protective frame used depends on the tank’s contents. The ISO tank container features a manhole at the […]

What Is an Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm Pump & How Does it Work?

An air-operated double diaphragm pump (positive displacement pump or reciprocating pump) may be simple in design but that doesn’t stop it from operating across challenging environments. These mechanical pumps are appropriate for on-off cycling, continuous, and on-demand intermittent requirements. In this blog, we will discuss the following points: Definition of AODD pumps Features and benefits […]

What Happens During A Typical Fracking Operation?

Fracking or hydraulic fracturing has been in use for over 60 years and has been developed and refined over the years to help streamline the extraction and reduce the impact on the environment. Hydraulic fracturing is a process used to extract oil or gas by using high-pressure liquid to open fissures in rock formations where […]

The Role of Mud Tank for Solids Control

What Are Mud Tanks A mud tank is an open-top container that is made of square-shaped steel tubes and plates with a cone-shaped bottom. These are used to mix and store drilling fluid on a drilling rig or for boring operations. The earliest concept of a mud tank was made by digging pits into the […]

The Process of Dewatering Construction Sites Explained

Dewatering is the process of removing groundwater and surface water from an excavated site. It’s crucial to perform dewatering to create dry and stable soil before construction begins. Although natural evaporation helps remove some groundwater, dewatering pumps with large air-handling capacity assist in most water removal across construction sites. Once industries finish dewatering construction sites, […]