How to use this course

How to use this course

This is an interactive course!

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THE IMPORTANCE OF FRAC SAND

• Frac Sand is critical to onshore oil and gas operations

• The transportation of sand from facilities to designated wells is what keeps the onshore oil and gas operations moving.

This is where YOU come in!

What is frac sand?

• It is a small, uniformed particle sand that is used to prop open the fractures that are created.

• Frac sand is injected into the fractures along with water in a process called "Hydraulic Fracturing".

How is Frac Sand Tested?

Size

Frac sand is not your typical beach sand, it's very specific and quality is crucial to operational readiness

Shape

what are the different types of equipment used to haul sand?

Container Transport

Pneumatic System

*Click on each picture to learn more about the system

What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

• An SDS is a document provided by chemical manufacturers, distributors, or importers to communicate information on the specific hazards being encountered.

• In this industry, silica will be most common.

Always be sure to look over a site's SDS, if you don't know where to locate it, ask!