Top Frac Sand Processing Equipment
Frac Sand Processing Equipment: The Complete Guide
The oil and gas industry relies heavily on high-purity frac sand (also called proppant sand) for hydraulic fracturing operations. Specialized frac sand processing equipment ensures consistent grain size, ideal sphericity, and maximum crush resistance.
Key Processing Equipment Systems
- Raw Material Handling
- Vibrating feeders and hoppers
- Mine-face crushing systems
- Washing & Classification
- Attrition scrubbers for clay removal
- High-frequency dewatering screens
- Spiral classifiers for size separation
- Drying & Thermal Processing
- Rotary dryers (natural gas/propane powered)
- Fluid bed dryers for precision moisture control
- Quality Control
- Automated optical sorting technology
- Laboratory testing equipment for API/ISO compliance
Industry-Leading Manufacturers
Prominent suppliers like [Company Name] offer turnkey solutions featuring:
- 300-500 TPH processing capacity
- 99.9% SiO2 purity attainment
- Dust suppression systems
- Smart monitoring controls
Selection Considerations
- Feed material characteristics
- Target production volume
- Moisture content requirements
- Environmental regulations
With proper processing equipment, producers can yield premium 20/40, 30/50, or 40/70 mesh frac sand meeting API 19C standards for optimal well performance.
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