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Nov. 28, 2011

New analysis kit for hydraulic frac water use

This new hydraulic fracturing water analysis kit offers on-site results in an easy-to-use, rugged, portable case.

It covers parameters critical to water analysis in oil and gas uses, including source water, fracturing fluid, flowback water, produced water, drilling fluids, and enhanced oil recovery.

The company's team of chemists has developed, tested, and published step-by-step procedures designed specifically for samples encountered in hydraulic fracturing water applications with extended concentration ranges for critical parameters. These methods outline everything users need to perform each test either in the field or in the lab.

The kit includes a DR/890 colorimeter, HQ40d digital meter, a digital titrator, and reagents for critical parameters—alkalinity, bacteria, barium, chloride, conductivity, hardness, iron, pH, and sulfate. Additional parameters such as boron may be added as needed.

Source: Hach Co., Box 389, Loveland, CO 80539-0389.

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