The final sand disposal site determines transport method.
As slurry in piping
- To caisson for overboard discharge or to pump for slurry fracture injection
- Design piping layout and flow for proper and efficient transport (FSM-M1)
- Distance may be 3-100 meters
As dewatered sand in bin/bag
- To crane, fork truck, skip, ship, or transport vehicle
- Lifting requirements from 1-3 metric tons
- Allow room for bin/bag change-out
Typically batch transport – even as slurry
- Match timing with transport of other solids/waste such as from drilling
- Match timing for ship-to-shore so some storage may be required