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More Than The Dairy STaTeWere not just cheese and beer. Wisconsin is contributing a natural resource vital to new domestic oil and gas exploration and extraction.By Jim Kneiszel, Editor

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ere in Wisconsin, where we publish Gas, Oil & Mining Contractor, we never imagine profiting from the development of oil and gas exploration. We only watch from afar as ingenious new technologies are used to find untapped stores of domestic fuels to power commerce in our country. All of that good stuff happens somewhere else, employing thousands of workers in far corners of the United States. Practically every day, I talk to people working on the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania or

found in great abundance in my own home state. Its the highest grade of fracking sand you and your energy company customers are using to slice through miles of rock and unleash the raw materials we need to power this country toward energy independence. PERFECT FOR FRaCking I couldnt be happier that my state is an important contributor to the effort of energy companies tapping vast storehouses of new oil and gas. Across the Badger State, but especially in its northwest quadrant,

Its an ideal situation for Wisconsin to become the fracking sand capital of the United States, and thats what were becoming very quickly. Were not going to run out of it. We could supply the gas and oil industry for many, many years and we wouldnt miss it.Bruce Brownthe Bakken Formation in North Dakota, for example, who fill me in on the opportunities brought about through deep horizontal drilling. This new run to produce domestic fuel is bringing thousands of regular paychecks during a period of economic malaise. Landowners who lease out their acreage are realizing the income theyve only dreamed about coming from their properties. Grocery stores, mom-and-pop shops along Main Street in small towns, and thousands of small businesses in these exploration regions are prospering but it doesnt happen in my own backyard. Thats what I thought. Then I started learning about a great natural resource that plays a central role in new oil and gas production and its8

we had five. Theres been a real boom and its taken a lot of people by surprise, especially in western Wisconsin. The desirable fracking sand is made up of well-rounded mature quartz sandstone, single crystal grains with high compressive strength, Brown explained. They are just the right size and structure to be the perfect proppant to open up pores in the shale, then hold those pores open while gas and oil stores migrate to the borehole. Whats more, theres a lot of upside to using the Wisconsin sands. While fracking sand can be found in other regions, the material here is generally located close to the surface in unglaciated, or driftless areas. It can be mined with little impact on the environment. In addition, Wisconsin has an established rail network to ship ample supplies nationwide in an efficient manner. And because the mines are all located short distances to population centers, theres no need to spend money and resources developing or staffing worker camps. aBUnDanT SUPPLiES The high demand and huge, easy-toreach supply figure to transform Wisconsin into a center for fracking sand, Brown said. Currently rated No. 2 in production behind Illinois, Brown believes Wisconsin could take the top spot this year. Its an ideal situation for Wisconsin to become the fracking sand capital of the United States, and thats what were becoming very quickly, Brown said. Were not going to run out of it. We could supply the gas and oil industry for many, many years and we wouldnt miss it. Four types of Wisconsin sandstone sands are attractive for fracking purposes, according to Brown. They are, from the youngest to oldest geologically: St. Peter is found in more abundance in eastern Wisconsin, and is popular for foundry sand in addition to some uses as fracking sand. It has a limited appeal for energy exploration because it is also found in Oklahoma and large mining operations there produce an ample supply.www.gomcmag.com - NOV.11

there is a big sand boom going on, with untold tonnage of special 20/40 and 20/60 sand moving in every direction via truck and rail transport. The sand in these regions is perfect for fracking super hard and the right size to hold open the cracks that release oil and gas, but not so small as to hamper production in any way. So says Bruce Brown, a geologist for the Wisconsin Geological Natural History Survey. Brown provides information on the geology of the state to any concerned parties, and hes never seen the level of interest in mining that he sees right now with fracking sands. All of a sudden its taken off like you wouldnt believe this year, Brown said. Weve got 20 to 25 mines total and 15 to 20 processing plants now. Five years ago,GOMC

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years in the state. He expects mines that flourish will be those with the best access to rail transport, while others may prove economically unfeasible in the long run. But one thing is for sure: The mining operations will provide jobs and an economic benefit to our state that we couldnt have predicted five years ago. And it feels good to be an unexpected participant in a thriving industry. Right now its similar to the Gold Rush. Its the wild, wild west and its hectic, Brown said. I cant even keep up with the number of operations out there. We happen to be sitting here with the most desirable material and theyre coming for it.GOMC

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Unemployment RUlesKnow your rights and the rights of your former employee before fighting a claim for unemployment benefitsBy Fred Steingold

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f your business terminates an employee, that person may be entitled to unemployment benefits. Each state has its own program and rules, but generally, if you let someone go because of cutbacks or because he or she isnt a good fit, he or she will qualify for benefits. If you fire someone for serious misconduct stealing or selling drugs in the workplace, for example he or she wont qualify for unemployment payments. The same

laws favor the employee, so your chances of defeating a claim are less than ideal. The laws are written to give unemployed workers a transitional source of income and to keep them off welfare. Unless the employee engaged in extreme conduct, he or she will usually win in a claims contest. Even more important, fighting an unemployment claim will guarantee an angry former employee who will be far more likely to file a lawsuit for wrongful discharge, or try

To keep your costs down, you might be inclined to contest all questionable claims. Thats not always wise. The unemployment laws favor the employee,

step. You and the employee will each have your say. You can have a lawyer there and can present witnesses and records, such as employee evaluations or warning letters. Before the hearing, ask to see the agencys complete file on the claim. This will help you prepare to refute inaccurate statements. Bring all pertinent employment records to the hearing. Also, line up witnesses who can give first-hand testimony about the former employees misconduct, or other reasons why he or she is ineligible for benefits. Administrative appeal. Either side can appeal the referees decision to an administrative agency, sometimes called a board of review. In most states, this appeal is based solely on the testimony and documents presented at the referees hearing. In a few states, the review board can hear additional evidence. Going to court. Either side can appeal to the state court system, but this is rare. Typically, a court will overturn the agencys decision only if the decision is contrary to law or isnt supported by substantial evidence. Avoid miStAkeS Fighting an unemployment claim is always hard. Dont make it even harder by making some common mistakes. For example, dont terminate an employee in the heat of an argument. Its better, if possible, to warn an employee in advance that his or her conduct wont be tolerated in the future. Of course, in some cases, such as when an employee has assaulted a co-worker, an onthe-spot firing is appropriate. After a claim is filed, comply with required deadlines. Respond to the claim notice on time. If you dont, you may lose your right to challenge the claim. And be consistent in stating the reason for the termination. Youll have problems winning if you give one explanation in your written response and a different explanation at the hearing. That will hurt your credibility. GOMCABOUT THE AUTHOR Fred S. Steingold practices law in Ann Arbor, Mich. He is the author of Legal Guide for Starting and Running a Small Business and The Employers Legal Handbook, published by Nolo. Legal strategies may vary depending on the state in which you live and the specifics of your situation. See your lawyer for legal advice. www.gomcmag.com - NOV.11

so your chances of defeating a claim are less than ideal.goes for an employee who quits without a good cause. Its not always easy to apply these rules to a particular termination. Suppose you and an employee get into an argument, and the employee leaves shortly afterward. If the employee has quit, benefits arent legally due. But if the employee was fired, he or she is entitled to unemployment benefits in the absence of truly bad conduct. Unemployment benefits are paid from a state-operated fund to which employers contribute. Normally, the amount you pay into the fund is based on the size of your payroll, and the amount paid from your account. If the state fund pays few or no claims to your ex-employees, your required contributions will be lower over time. Should you fight? To keep your costs down, you might be inclined to contest all questionable claims. Thats not always wise. The unemployment10

to harm your business in some other way. This might happen anyway, of course, but challenging the persons right to unemployment can be the irritant that tips the balance. how it workS Now lets assume youve decided to proceed with a challenge because you feel you have a strong position. How does the process work? Here are the key steps: Filing the claim. The former employee files a claim with the state unemployment program. You receive written notice of the claim and can file a written objection, usually within seven to 10 days. Determining eligibility. The state agency makes an initial determination of whether the person is eligible to get benefits. Usually there is no hearing at this stage. Referees hearing. You or the former employee can appeal the initial eligibility decision by requesting a hearing before a referee. The hearing is the most importantGOMC

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DEMAND Y AND SUPPLWhen energy companies came on strong with Marcellus Shale natural gas rigs, Bishops Full-Time Portables jumped at the chance to expand its support services By Ken Wysocky

Thanks to a local economic boom prompted by natural gas extraction

on the Marcellus Shale, demand for Steve Bishops portable sanitation services in Ulster, Pa., has mushroomed. And while hes not complaining about the dramatic spike in business volume, the unexpected rapid growth has spawned a host of challenges for the owner of Bishops FullTime Portables.(continued)

BISHOPS FULL-TIME PORTABLES, ULSTER, PA.OWNER: FOUNDED: EMPLOYEES: SPECIALTIES: WEBSITE: Steve Bishop 2005 15 in portable sanitation operations Portable restroom/holding-tank rentals and service www.bishopstruevalue.com

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Bishops Full-Time driver/supervisor Jason Brown connects a vacuum hose in preparation for pumping restrooms for an energy company working the Marcellus Shale. (Photos by Jim Danvers)

From expensive equipment purchases to keep pace with demand to competing for qualified workers with out-of-town service companies, Bishop is challenged to balance revenues and expenses while remaining profitable for the long-term. And though there are no guarantees energy prices will sustain expansion in gas production, Bishop has been told to expect a decade of rising orders. CRACK THE WALLET So how does a small-business owner handle this kind of fast, unexpected growth? For Bishop, the answer is four words long: business line of credit. He says he was fortunate because he doesnt believe in carrying a lot of debt, so he had sufficient equity built up in his business to borrow money for the influx of unplanned capital expenditures. I prefer to have as little debt as possible, he says. I never planned on making those expenditures, but I was fortunate enough to get the call, and my low debt allowed me to obtain loans.

I look out in the yard and see a load (of restrooms) come in and six days later, we might have just six left you think youre caught up, and then something happens and youre right back behind again. But thats business. Its all a great opportunity.Steve BishopIt couldve just as well been a restroom company other than me. I was in the right place at the right time and our nearest competitor is about 20 miles away, he says. I was able to make some (equipment purchases) out of cash flow and financed the rest. Bishop is one of many area businessmen whos benefitting from as well as struggling to keep pace with the economic whirlwind of the gas boom. For starters, consider the growth of his equipment inventory. We had about 150 restrooms and no restroom trailers when all this started in 2008, and just two small service trucks, says Bishop, who also owns Bishops True Value Plus Mini Mart. Now we have about 450 restrooms, 20 restroom trailers and 10 service trucks.

Technician Harry Marbaker washes down a restroom before starting in on the routine service. The company has tripled its restroom inventory to serve the growing energy industry.

At times, its hard to keep up, he continues. I look out in the yard and see a load (of restrooms) come in and six days later, we might have just six left you think youre caught up, and then something happens and youre right back behind again. But thats business. Its all a great opportunity. Much of the companys restroom inventory supports crews at construction sites for drilling pads and pipelines. The rest stands at construction sites for things such as motels, mini-marts, restaurants and bars associated with the influx of gas rig workers, Bishop says. RIGS POP UP ALL OVER Local residents knew for years that they were sitting on top of the gas reserves. Perfection of horizontal drilling techniques now makes it feasible to tap those supplies, and landowners are jumping on leasing rights offers from the energy companies. This created a great opportunity for Bishop to build his new business. Good timing made early marketing efforts pay off big. Bishop started out with a modest marketing campaign that included advertising in a local newspaper and putting more visible lettering on the trucks. Between that and word-of-mouth referrals, he says sales revenue almost doubled during the first year of operation. But that early growth was nothing compared to the deluge that started in June 2008, when the first drilling rig appeared in the area. Then suddenly there were 20 rigs and that was from just one drilling company. (continued)GOMCwww.gomcmag.com - NOV.11

Harry Marbaker eases his service rig into the yard to pick up several units for delivery to a drill site. The Isuzu truck with a flat tank is one of several the company owns from Crescent Tank Mfg. 16

Technician Harry Marbaker secures a Satellite Industries Tufway restroom to a delivery truck at the company yard.

To service restrooms, the company owns the following trucks, built by Crescent Tank Manufacturing with steel tanks: a 2002 Chevrolet 3500 with a 300-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater tank; a 2006 GMC 4500 with a 650-gallon waste/300-gallon freshwater tank; a 2006 Chevrolet 6500 with a 950-gallon waste/500-gallon freshwater tank; a 2008 Isuzu NRR with an 850-gallon waste/350-gallon freshwater tank; a 2009 GMC 5500 with an 850-gallon waste/350-gallon freshwater tank; and a 2011 Ford F-550 with an 850-gallon waste/350-gallon freshwater tank. The company also owns another 2011 F-550, equipped with a 650-gallon waste/350-gallon freshwater steel tank, built by Satellite Industries. I like the flat tanks from Crescent because you can actually put six restrooms on top by using a lift gate, Bishop says. That comes in handy if we get a call from a site where a company is finished fraccing and they ask us to leave two restrooms there, but take away, say, four others and deliver them eight or nine miles down the road to the next site. Without the flat tanks, wed have to make two trips, or drag a trailer around, which isnt very practical because theres not a lot of space at the drilling sites because of all the trucks, people and equipment, he adds. Its a huge advantage for my business. I can send those trucks out and carry 12 holding tanks, too. MAKING CONNECTIONS The business spurt also forced Bishop to erect a 60- by 80-foot pole building for a garage and shop facility. He says keeping trucks indoors reduces wear and tear during winter because they wont start out frozen every morning. Were also working on getting a full-time mechanic on board. Right now, we (continued)

Now theres more companies drilling in the area, Bishop says. Nobody really had any idea about the size and impact this would have on our area. When it first started, some of our county commissioners went to a town in Texas to gauge the impact. They came back and said its going to be a lot different from what weve known, and told us to get prepared especially in terms of an influx of people and traffic from trucks carrying water in and out for fraccing. Some guys who had two trucks now might have 20 or 30 to haul freshwater in and frac water away to treatment centers. RAMPING UP Increasing demand requires Bishop to upgrade his moneymaking equipment often. Today, his inventory includes 450 restrooms, mostly made by Satellite Industries Inc.; 20 10-foot restroom trailers manufactured by Rich Specialty Trailers (each trailer features heat, air conditioning, two toilets, two sinks with automatic shut-off valves and two waterless urinals); and 500 250-gallon plastic holding tanks made by PolyPortables Inc.

Keeping Workers is a Major ChallengeWhile the natural gas work has boosted the bottom line for Bishops Full-Time Portables in Ulster, Pa., its also created a host of challenges especially retaining qualified employees. Finding workers hasnt been much of an issue, says owner Steve Bishop. Keeping them on board is another story, however. Part of that stems from a bit of employment culture shock as residents acclimate to the demanding hours sometimes 70 or more a week required by an industry that works around the clock. Sometimes its hard to keep them on because they have to work seven days a week, with rotating weekends, says Bishop, who so far has hired 12 new employees to handle the additional workload. At the start (of the boom), a lot of people who werent working were still drawing unemployment and didnt want to work. Now its a little tougher because of competition from other jobs. To attract and retain employees, the company pays time and a half for overtime. It also pays competitive wages of around $15 an hour up from $10 to $12 before the gas work started. Bishop says hes also looking into offering medical benefits, which become more economically feasible the larger his work force grows. Bigger service companies everything from businesses that put up lighting towers to piping and wellhead companies keep coming in with medical benefits, so weve got to keep up or theyll steal away employees, he says. I have a cash bonus plan, too. Every quarter, I try to (give bonuses to) employees who go over and beyond the normal routine. Theres no set amount the more you impress me, the more you get. Family plays an important role in keeping the business running smoothly. Bishops daughter, Stephanie, handles administrative office duties and her husband, Mike Thetga, helps coordinate restroom service and deliveries and drives routes. In addition, Bishops wife, Teri, works parttime in the office while their son, Jeff, schedules service for the drilling rigs. It would be a lot harder to do this without family, Bishop says. GOMCwww.gomcmag.com - NOV.11

Bigger service companies everything from businesses that put up lighting towers to piping and wellhead companies keep coming in with medical benefits, so weve got to keep up or theyll steal away employees.Steve BishopTo pump sewage from holding tanks at temporary housing facilities for drilling rig employees, Bishops relies on a 2000 International 8100 with a 2,500-gallon steel tank, a 2006 International 4400 with a 2,500-gallon steel tank and a 2010 Peterbilt 340 with a 3,600-gallon steel tank, all built by Pik Rite Inc.18

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of-mouth referral from a local excavator who built drilling pads for the companies. Interestingly, the drilling companies are responsible for cleaning the interiors, while Bishops crews service the restrooms and holding tanks. The length of time the restrooms, trailers and holding tanks stay at each site varies, depending on how many wells crews drill at each pad. We have one rig with six wells, Bishop notes. We think thatll be the norm typically, they drill about two wells per pad, but that depends on the company and how long the leases are. We set up anywhere from 15 to 24 holding tanks per rig. The Steve Bishop, son Jeff Bishop and daughter Stephanie Thetga of Bishops Full-Time Portables, are shown in the rigs run 24/7 and crews there use portable tempocompany yard. rary housing. The holding tanks are hooked up to the mobile trailer homes, which the drilling companies rent from other support service lean on local repair shops, but sometimes you cant get work done when you companies. need it. Having someone on board would help minimize downtime. Bishops currently works with three drilling companies and services about FORWARD THINKING 24 drilling rig sites twice a week. All three contacted Bishop through a wordThe dramatic increase in business is prompting Bishop to consider embracing new technology, such as routing software that includes Global Positioning System capability and software that monitors equipment maintenance schedules. We need to achieve more density on service routes, both for the Nothing a day of pumping gas fields and the monthly rentals, Bishop says. There are times when I find we have trucks following each other around, plus its hard to get new drivers familiar with all the locations. It used to be simple because faster than a I knew where drivers were if we needed something addressed. Routing software will allow us to service sites quicker through increased efficiency. It looks like a busy decade ahead for Bishop, who estimates the bulk of Proper grounding and bonding of your tank truck is essential to safe operation the drilling rig service work will stick around for the next 10 years or so. A of your equipment. Armstong Equipment, Inc. recommends American Reeling lot of it depends on how much land each company leases, and whether the Devices heavy duty static discharge reels to take the spark out of your loading price of natural gas stays high enough to and unloading operations. warrant continued drilling, he explains. more info Business may double or triple next year. Crescent Tank Manufacturing Maybe theres potential for that, maybe 585/657-4104 not. Its hard to know. www.crescent-tank.com Does Bishop ever worry about overPik Rite, Inc. extending his business with investments 800/326-9763 in equipment that might suddenly bewww.pikrite.com (See ad page 21) come idle? Yes, I worry about buying all this equipment, he says. But its all PolyPortables, Inc. about taking risks. Nothing is guaranteed, 800/241-7951 STANDARD EQUIPMENT www.polyportables.com Positive Lock & Unlock Ratchet (Non-sparking) but when the opportunity is here, you Galvanized Cable with Bright Orange Vinyl Cover take advantage of it while you can. 100 Amp Clamp Rich Specialty Trailers Replaceable Cable Guide Were fortunate to be busy, he 260/593-2279 Powder Coat Finish www.richrestrooms.com adds. In a lot of places around the coun800-699-7557 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT try, its not. Even 100 miles away from 562-944-0404 Fax: 562-944-3636 Stainless Steel Cable With Yellow Vinyl Cover Satellite Industries www.vacpump.com 800/328-3332 here, you dont see all the hustle and busHablamos Espaol www.satelliteindustries.com tle you see around here. GOMC

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nyone sitting in the drivers seat of a company knows that a more diverse customer base decreases the chances of business stall-outs. With that logic in mind, Jonathan Marks broadens the services offered by his company, Reliable Environmental Transport Inc., with 15 DOT 407/412 hazardous-material vacuum trucks built out by Tri State Tank. These trucks have been an important part of our diversification efforts, says Marks, president and chief executive officer of the Bridgeport, W. Va.based company. RET provides specialized transportation services for industrial clients, about 75 percent of which are in the oil and natural gas industries. The multidimensional trucks allow RET to service not only the production, but midstream and downstream aspects of the natural gas cycle. KENWORTH & PETE CHASSIS The fleet ranges in model years from 2006 to 2012 and reflects the companys dramatic growth curve since 2006, when it owned just two trucks. The trucks are used primarily to collect natural gas condensate from holding tanks at producing well sites, then transport it to various companies that use the byproduct in manufacturing processes.

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Liquid vacuum trucks for hazardous and nonhazardous waste are the bread-and-butter of our company. They allow us to diversify into much more than just, say, hauling brine water or production water.Jonathan MarksSome production wells in the wet-gas area of the Marcellus have condensate, which is a highly volatile substance, explains Marks. We come in on a regular basis with the DOT 407 trucks to empty the production tanks. The condensate is then used for things like manufacturing gasoline or turned into a denaturant in ethylene plants. Built on Kenworth T800 and Peterbilt chassis, the trucks feature 475 hp engines; 4,000- to 5,000-gallon Progress aluminum DOT 407/412 tanks, made by New Progress LLC; 3-inch Blackmer product pumps; RB-DV45 blowers (500 cfm) made by Robuschi USA Inc.; and a BASE wireless remote system to control pump engagement, valve operations, and emergency shutdown system. Additionally, the units include heavy-duty oil field front and rear bumpers. We order higher horsepower engines because of the mountainous terrain in which these trucks operate, Marks says. The trucks are unique because they feature a dual-loading system that24

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Bulk Containment & StoragePermanent and portable bulk storage and containment devices provide flexibility in the field and spill protectionBy Ed Wodalski

Rubberized bladders, reinforced tanks and double-walled containment devices provide both permanent and portable bulk storage options as well as protection against costly and time-consuming spills.

AeRo Tec LAboRAToRies inc. Petro-Flex, Aqua-Flex and Chem-Flex pillow bladder flex-tanks from Aero Tec Laboratories Inc. are collapsible, rubberized containers that lay flat when empty. The reinforced tanks are made to hold fuels, chemicals, dielectric oil, gases, water, effluent and slurries. Designed to withstand environmental extremes, from scorching desert temperatures to arctic cold, capacities range from 25 to 100,000 gallons in both industrial and defense specifications. Features include drain fitting, vent/relief with standpipe, fill/discharge, access flange and loop handles. Other tank configurations and custom hardware and accessories are available. 800/526-5330; www.pillowtanks.com. AssmAnn coRp . Semi-translucent cylindrical horizontal tanks from Assmann Corp. are made from molded, high-density crosslinked polyethylene or FDA-compliant linear polyethylene for corrosion and chemical resistance. Designed for storing various liquids, the tanks feature one-piece seamless molded construction and are UV stabilized for low temperature and impact resistance. Other features include molded-in gallon markers, access openings and molded-in ribs for skid mounting and tie-down banding. Capacities range from 25 to 2,500 USG. Tanks come in a natural white color with blue, yellow, green or black available. Steel cradles are required for all models. Free-standing horizontal tanks with molded-in legs that require no steel cradle are available in 55- to 500-gallon capacities. 888/3573181; www.assmann-usa.com. bRock indusTRiAL sysTems Galvanized steel secondary containment units from Brock Industrial Systems are designed to protect the environment against leaks and spills from liquid storage tanks. The secondary containment systems are resistant to wind and water erosion. Originally developed for oil and natural gas fields, the systems can be used wherever economical containment is required. The bolt-together corrugated steel units provide long-term performance with virtually no maintenance. The modular system offers easy relocation and provides for an endless variety of shapes for expansion. The G-90 sidewalls have a minimum tensile strength of 65,000 psi and feature rolled flanges for structural strength and stability. Hat-shaped support posts bolt to the sidewalls and extend below grade for added reinforcement. Corners are die-formed to match sidewall corrugations for a snug fit. Seams have an alternating bolt pattern for a positive seal on square and rectangular configurations. The containment systems are available in three heights (22, 36 and 44 inches) and four shapes (round, square, rectangle and oblong). 574/658-5460; www.brockindustrial.com. (continued)30

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fluid end to assist in removing and settling solids that may be present. Collected oil flows over a weir into a trough where it is directed out of the unit through a drainage port. Water flows over an adjustable weir and into a water collection compartment and out through a drainage port. Units are available in sizes from 5 gpm to over 1,000 gpm and can produce effluent with residual oil of less than 10 ppm. Separators can be equipped with pumpout systems, level controls, alarms, insulation, surge tanks and external oil storage compartments. 800/762-9893; www.otrend.com. GRAniTe enViRonmenTAL inc. Aluminum angle berms for steel frac tanks from Granite Environmental Inc. use XR-5 liner material for the containment boundary. The material is tested to withstand contact with chemicals and other hazardous waste, including frac water and oil. The lightweight berm material is unfolded and placed where frac tanks will be located. Each berm comes with 2-inch by 3/8-inch 6061/T6 aluminum bars, inserted into the walls of the berm for upright support. The berms entrance wall can be placed so tanks can be backed in or driven onto the spill berm. Once the tank is in place, the remaining wall can be quickly rebuilt to form a complete containment barrier. Berms can be made in lengths from 8 to 15 feet and widths from 8 to 66 feet with a standard height of 1 foot. 888/703-9889; www. graniteenvironmental.com. Husky poRTAbLe conTAinmenT Custom bladder or pillow tanks from Husky Portable Containment can be used for drinking water, graywater, rainwater collection, wastewater and fuel storage. Sizes range from 25 to 50,000 gallons. Materials include XR, PVC or urethane. Features include 0.75to 6-inch PVC, aluminum, stainless steel or brass fittings. Other features include stainless steel hardware, access panels, maneuvering straps near the corners and every five feet down the sides, flame arrestors, double T-style and mushroom vents. All bladders are tagged, signed and dated with inspection labels. Storage bags included. Ground covers and sunscreens available. 800/260-9950; www.huskyportable.com. impeRiAL indusTRies inc. Specialty bulk liquid storage tanks from Imperial Industries Inc. are 32.75 feet long, 4.5 feet in diameter and can hold 3,500 gallons. Optional designs for rail cars, flat beds or mobile ground storage are available. 800/558-2945; www.imperialind.com. mpc conTAinmenT Fuel storage tanks from MPC Containment are made from high-performance synthetic coated fabric. The collapsible storage tanks have rounded corners to uniformly redistribute shell stress. Designed to perform in extreme temperatures, the fabric is compatible with a variety of engine fuels, such as diesel, jet fuel, AV-gas or fuel oil. Materials for gasoline are available. Tanks are available in custom diameters and heights as well as standard sizes. 800/621-0146; www.mpccontainment.com. oRenco sysTems inc. Fiberglass watertight T-Max tanks from Orenco Systems Inc. are chemical resistant. Capacities range from 5,000 to 15,000 gallons. Tanks come in 14- to 42-foot lengths, are approximately 7.5 feet wide by 8.5 feet high and weigh between 4,000 and 12,000 pounds. Constructed with 4-inch-thick foam cells, tanks have an estimated R-25 (U.S.) or R-5 (International System of Units) insulation value to withstand temperatures from -60 degrees to 125 degrees F. Tanks are typically installed above grade, but can be buried to grade. Custom-built access equipment and railings are available, along with electrical control panels, pre-installed pump packages, antibuoyancy devices and custom colors. 800/348-9843; www.orenco.com. poLy pRocessinG co. The SAFE-Tank bulk storage system from Poly Processing Co. is a tank-within-atank that keeps contaminants from entering the interstitial area, providing secondary containment and protection against spills. The system provides 110 percent secondary containment and equalizes the liquid, allowing the chemical to be used until it is convenient to repair the tank. It also eliminates the cost and maintenance of secondary34

concrete containment, while minimizing the storage footprint by providing compact secondary containment. 800/523-9871; www.polyprocessing.com. sei indusTRies LTd. FRAC Tank from SEI Industries Inc. is a pillow-style water storage container that is easy to set up and can be used immediately with almost no site preparation. The lightweight tank is 5 feet tall when filled. Fully collapsible, it and can be transported in a pickup truck. Standard tank capacities range from 12,000 to 50,000 gallons. Sizes range from 18 by 28 feet to 33 by 53 feet and weigh from 360 to 1,100 pounds. Custom sizes are available. Tanks are cold resistant to -58 degrees F. In less than an hour, using a manifold system, multiple tanks can be set up to provide required storage volume. Tanks are made from a high-strength, high abrasion-resistant material that is chemically resistant. Seams are radio-frequency welded. A removable ground sheet, which can be attached to the tank, is included to prevent the container from freezing to the ground. Features include safety orange color and multiple fill/drain ports with heavy-duty abrasion patches to protect the tank. 866/570-3473; www.sei-ind.com. snydeR indusTRies inc. Captor tank systems from Snyder Industries Inc. feature a space-saving tank-in-a-tank design with primary tank and secondary outer containment tank with 115 to 120 percent capacity of the inner tank. Features include enclosed double-wall construction to prevent rainwater, snow and debris from collecting in the outer containment tank. Tanks are available in high-density linear polyethylene or cross-link polyethylene. Sizes range from 35 to 10,000 gallons. 402/467-5221; www.snydernet.com. TRAnscube usA The TCT200 diesel fuel tank from Transcube USA, part of the XT line, has a 5,000-gallon capacity and can be legally transported when full. Features include a cylindrical inner tank designed to hold diesel fuel during transport. Internal baffles minimize fuel surge. An outer wall provides 110-percent secondary containment. Tanks are equipped with four feed and return connections (2-inch fill pipe with overfill prevention valve) to provide direct plumbing to engines, along with a fuel pump or auxiliary feed. All ports, pumps, fittings and connections are centrally located in a weatherproof control cabinet, housed inside the secondary containment area and secured with a three-point locking system. Built within ISO container dimensions, the TCT200 is UL and ULC approved for diesel fuel storage and certified to transport fuel by road, rail and sea under codes and regulations issued by the U.S. DOT, ASME, UN CFR49 part 178.274, IMDG, UIC, CSC and Transport Canada. 866/814-2470; www.transcube.net/us. uLTRATecH inTeRnATionAL inc. The Ultra-Containment Berm from UltraTech International Inc. is available in four standard sizes, from 6 feet by 6 feet by 1 foot to 12 feet by 50 feet by 1 foot (4,488-gallon capacity). Custom sizes are available. Features include L-shaped aluminum brackets for sidewall support that slide into cutouts around the top of the berm for easy assembly. Made of 40 mil polyethylene, the berm meets SPCC and EPA container storage regulations 40 CFR 264.175. 800/764-9563; www.spillcontainment.com. WAsTeQuip The vacuum box from Wastequip offers up to 300 percent more volume than a typical 5-cubic-yard vacuum truck. Available in 20- and 25-yard capacities, boxes safely handle both hazardous and nonhazardous materials, including liquid waste, sludge, slurry and fly ash. Features include a single piece T-seal gasketed rear door with ratchet and chainsealing mechanism. Containers are water-pressure tested against leakage to 27.5 inches of mercury. The body is made of 1/2-inch steel plate with single-piece floor and body and heavy-duty substructure with crossmembers on 12-inch centers. Dirt-shedding sidewall supports provide additional durability. 877/468-9278; www.wastequip.com. Gomc

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Tech PerspectivesIntermediate bulk containers can be stacked eciently to preserve critical warehouse storage space and for convenient transport (left). The cube-shaped Liquitote 350-gallon center drain model tank is shown below. (Photos courtesy of Hoover Materials Handling Group Inc.)

SQUARINGUPRectilinear, reusable IBC tanks ll liquid transport niche for GOM contractorsBy Peter KenterIN A REGULATORY CLIMATE WHERE USED STEEL BARRELS AND DRUMSare becoming less welcome at both refuse and recycling facilities, rectilinear reusable tanks are making greater inroads into the gas, oil and mining markets as liquid transport and intermediate bulk containers (IBC). The reusable stainless steel tanks fill their footprint more efficiently than cylindrical containers and are designed for stacking while being transported. Hoover Materials Handling Group Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, has been manufacturing stainless steel tanks for more than 50 years. These were initially produced for the chemical industry, says Arash Hassanian, director of international business with Hoover. The basic designs were very similar but weve made a lot of refinements since then. At this point, the gas and oil market is our biggest customer, with a more significant use of the containers in the Australian mining industry. The companys bestseller to the gas and oil sector is the Liquitote Stainless Steel series, made of 10-gauge stainless steel using 304 and 316 alloys with a single-seam welded body. While some legacy containers are still made of carbon steel, the rising price of the material has virtually eliminated any new construction of these units. The series ranges from 350 gallons (42 inches long by 48 inches wide by 51 inches high), to 550 gallons (the same footprint but 75 inches high) to 793 gallons (54 inches long by 54 inches wide by 77 inches high). The larger units were developed for one customer and we gradually expanded production of that model, says Hassanian. This model is especially popular for use in offshore rigs involving deep sea drilling. Theyre interested in anything that can get a larger volume of chemicals to the platform in one trip.36

IBCs can be emptied from the side or center, but the slightly sloped design of the bottom of the containers can significantly reduce product waste when the lower option is used. A drum typically retains about 3 percent of the material inside, says Hassanian, while an IBC retains about 0.5 percent. CARRY THE LOAD The IBCs are usually used in the gas and oil sector for fuel, grease, solvents, corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, lubricants, antifreeze, coolants and cleaning fluids, he says. The decision to use IBCs over drums is usually made by the end user, who specifies the type of container. In many cases, however, the end user is now the contractor servicing a gas or oil field with an array of chemicals. IBCs can safely carry a wide variety of chemicals related to the GOM sector, although service companies should specify their intended use to the supplier to obtain chemical compatibility information on both the tank and its gaskets before placing an order. Customers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in understanding the (continued)GOMCwww.gomcmag.com - NOV.11

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