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What is a 6-Log Kill?

What is a 6-Log Kill?

A 6-log kill is a term used to describe the effectiveness of a process or product in eliminating microorganisms. It refers to the reduction of a particular microorganism population by six orders of magnitude or 99.9999%. In other words, it means that only one...
Mud Pits and Pit Turns in Oil and Gas

Mud Pits and Pit Turns in Oil and Gas

Image Credit: Sarah Craig/Faces of Fracking Drilling in oil and gas takes careful planning and execution, as it is a dangerous process. The use of drilling mud (water and clay) and various chemicals are a natural part of the drilling operation. Over time, the drilling...
What is Salt Water Disposal in Oil & Gas?

What is Salt Water Disposal in Oil & Gas?

What is “Salt Water” in Oil Extraction? “Salt water” in oil extraction isn’t the same as the “salt water” we think of in the ocean. The term refers to the often hazardous waste byproduct of oil extraction, which is composed of salts, hydrocarbons, industrial...
5 Common Mistakes Handling Produced Water

5 Common Mistakes Handling Produced Water

Frac Water Recycling: Common Mistakes Handling Produced Water Produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas production, which contains various impurities and pollutants that need to be treated before it can be discharged or reused. Mishandling produced water can lead...