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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:34:15 GMT

What's New

Read about AGI in this quarter's Bridge Design & Engineering Magazine

Visit AGI at these upcoming events:

ASDSO

September 19-23

Seattle, Washington, USA

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International Pipeline Conference

September 27-30

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Booth #421

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Single Click Resources - AGI

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:33:29 GMT

Single Click Resources

Zero Ground Containment

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:35:44 GMT

Professionally Engineered Certified containment without breaking ground. Falcon Technologies has pioneered the development of the only spray-on seamless secondary containment systems that doesn't require below-grade installation. In many locations the sub-surface conditions and/or local regulations restrict the construction of below-grade containments. In these areas, surface mount containment is the most viable solution. Falcon's Zero Ground Containment systems offer other attractive advantages. An entire system can be constructed in a single day. Different configurations can yield a smaller footprint as well. Our Zero Ground Containment system is the industry's only patented spray-on seamless liner that is Professionally Engineered Certified (PE Certified). This specialized system is designed to meet our customers' SPCC needs while giving them peace-of-mind regarding the uncertainties...

Tank Top Liner

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:34:21 GMT

The integrity of every tank surface is critical.

Corrosion and leaks in the top of a storage tank raise concerns associated with  the Clean Air Act and animal cruelty.

We can apply the Falcon Liner™ to the top of oil and gas storage tanks and extend the useful life of the tank without having to take the tank out of service.

Features

Modified polymer spray-on seamless liner.
Impervious to low acid chemical corrosion.
Two-year full warranty.
The product is age-tested to 75+ years by an independent lab.

Advantages

The tank does not have to come out of service.
Falcon applies the tank top liner onsite.
Falcon supplies a licensed safety inspector for projects requiring stand-by safety rescue.

Benefits

A lower cost alternative to tank replacement.
Falcon tank top liner requires no further maintenance or associated costs.
Mitigates the risk of Clean Air Act violation.

Tank Bases

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:32:15 GMT

Falcon Liner™ Tank Bases offer simple installation and superior performance. The Falcon Liner tank base provides a simple solution that eliminates the need for difficult and high-maintenance pea gravel installations. Our tank bases are durable yet exceptionally lightweight; two people can easily handle the installation, eliminating the need for heavy equipment and improving workforce safety. The polymer lining creates a non-permeable barrier versus an easily contaminated gravel base. The remediation process is greatly simplified. The size of the Falcon Liner tank base can be customized for a client's containment needs. The lightweight, prepackaged design is easily scalable. Features Prefabricated. No heavy equipment required for installation. Patented modified polymer liner system. Advantages ...

Tank Liner

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:31:45 GMT

Falcon Technologies ends the concern over corroded, leaking tanks. One of the most common problems related to Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations is storage tanks leaking due to surface corrosion or deteriorating seams. The patented Falcon Liner™ is the most effective tank liner on the market. The spray-on modified polymer liner creates a seamless layer of protection that is not affected by the harsh chemicals encountered in oil and natural gas production and storage. The Falcon Liner has a scientifically tested useful life of 20+ years in a full immersion environment. Features Patented process produces a seamless, durable liner. The Falcon Liner is not affected by H2S or other harmful elements. Two-year full warranty. Advantages Specially designed...

Secondary Containment

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:28:54 GMT

The Falcon Liner™ provides secure, long-lasting, cost-effective protection. As the regulations for secondary containment become more stringent, the value of Falcon Liner secondary containment becomes more evident. Our patented system forms an impervious and impenetrable barrier designed to last the life of the storage facility, thus creating a permanent low-maintenance solution. Customers who have experienced spills into a Falcon Liner secondary containment were able to reclaim 100% of the spill, preventing a recordable incident. Falcon Liner secondary containment is the most durable and cost-effective solution of its kind in the oil and natural gas industry. Features Patented seamless spray-on system. The Falcon Liner surface is designed to withstand the rigors of oil and gas construction and...

Falcon Liner applies technology for long-lasting protection

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:27:19 GMT

Patented process is quick, flexible, versatile, durable and unmatched.

The Falcon Liner is a sprayed-on modified polymer coating that adheres like glue to a variety of surfaces, providing a seamless, durable, maintenance-free layer of protection. It can be applied to new or existing tanks, bases, concrete revetments, and other equipment. The Falcon Liner is impervious to corrosion or damage due to chemicals or weather, virtually eliminating the risk of leaks or other environmental issues.

Independent laboratory testing has shown that the Falcon Liner has a useful life of 75+ years. As a result, it dramatically extends asset life, resulting in reduced maintenance and replacement costs.

The Falcon Liner is not only the best-performing product on the market, it is also the most cost-effective solution available today.

Minimizing costs over the life of an asset

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:24:37 GMT

Falcon Technologies' industry-leading products reduce life cycle economic impact.

The durable Falcon Liner™ greatly extends the useful life of tanks, pipes and other components, thus reducing replacement costs.

In addition, Falcon Liner products are virtually maintenance-free, eliminating the costs of maintaining the coated surfaces.

When life cycle economic impact is considered, Falcon Technologies provides the most cost-effective SPCC solutions on the market.

Resources

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:06:23 GMT

Find more information about Falcon Technologies products in this assortment of resources. Product Data Sheets These documents provide detailed technical information about Falcon Technologies products. Tank Liner Data Sheet Tank Base Data Sheet Seondary Containment Data Sheet Weatherability Test Results MSDS Sheets Material Safety Data Sheets for Falcon Technologies products. MSDS BBL:FSS50DM-Part A MSDS BBL:FSS50DM-Part B MSDS BBL:FSS45DC-Part A MSDS BBL:FSS45DC-Part B MSDS BBL:VF380-Part A MSDS BBL:VF380-Part B Case Histories Testimonials ...;we experienced a major spill. Approximately 1000 bbl of production was discharged into the Falcon liner secondary containment. This was a rather large containment and oil was standing within 2 from the top of the containment. 100% of the spill was recovered. No contamination...

Project Applications

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:05:02 GMT

The Falcon Liner™ provides numerous advantages that make it the most effective and cost-effective choice for a number of applications.

Oil and natural gas production

Tank farm vessels

Tank bases

Tank refurbishment

Transportation

Salt water disposal

Secondary containment

Municipal water and waste systems

Concrete sealant

Salt Water Disposal

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:53:07 GMT

Containment for caustic byproducts.

In the production of oil and natural gas, salt water is often an unwelcome byproduct. The regulations for salt water disposal (SWD) are as stringent as those for petroleum products.

The advantages that make the Falcon Liner™ the most effective solution for storage and secondary containment of petroleum products also make it superior for SWD.

Features

Patented process produces a seamless, durable liner.
The Falcon Liner is not affected by corrosive elements.
Two-year full warranty.

Advantages

Specially designed trailers provide service even in remote locations.
Liner is installed by an experienced and highly skilled workforce.
All treated surfaces receive a three-point quality control inspection process following the Falcon Liner application.
Turn-back time is the fastest alternative in the industry.

Benefits

Proven technology assists in the prevention of recordable spills.
The product is age-tested to 75+ years, dramatically extending the useful life of assets and reducing replacement costs.
Containment areas become a low maintenance environment, reducing site operations costs..

Concrete Liner

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:48:42 GMT

Protecting concrete from corrosion and erosion concerns, while ensuring a leak-proof barrier to the porous concrete surface. The Falcon Liner™ is not only the most effective containment barrier in the oil and gas industry, but it works equally well in potable water and black water installations to protect water supplies from contamination and to protect the environment from contamination throughout our public works systems. The modified polymer Falcon Liner forms a seamless, impenetrable seal over porous concrete, virtually eliminating the risk of a leak. When installed, the Falcon Liner has an age-tested useful life of 75+ years. Installation of the Falcon Liner is fast and simple. We come to your site with specially designed equipment and fully trained personnel with years of experience in our proprietary application process. Our solution effectively minimizes out-of-service time....

Tank Exchange Program

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:44:34 GMT

Replace an old tank with a Falcon Technologies refurbished tank the same day.

Our innovative tank exchange program lets our customers discard tanks that need repair and place refurbished, lower-cost tanks in service on the same workday. With this program, a customer delivers a norm tested and clean tank in need of repairs. In return the customer takes our refurbished tanks back to the field in the same trip. We also line new tanks, and we maintain an inventory of new tanks on behalf of our customers that are shipped directly from their tank manufacturers. Refurbished and new tanks are lined with the Falcon Liner™, the most effective liner system on the market.

Features

The Falcon Liner has a scientifically age-tested useful life of 20+ years in a full immersion environment.
Two-year full warranty on new and refurbished tanks.
All tanks are put through a three-point quality control inspection process following the Falcon Liner application.

Advantages

Transfer of confined space and hot permit safety liabilities.
One stop to drop off old tanks and receive replacements.
A large volume of tanks available for immediate pick-up.
The flexibility and strength of the Falcon Liner allow tanks to be transported without damage.

Benefits

Save time and effort replacing tanks.
Refurbished tanks offer a less expensive alternative.
Replace as few or as many tanks as you need.

Fluid Tank Trucks

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:39:19 GMT

The Falcon Liner™ is ideally suited to a hostile, mobile environment.

Tank trucks carrying crude oil, water or other low-acid fluids pose particular challenges: rough road conditions that jar the tanks; temperature extremes; and loads that can shift and slosh against the tank walls.

The Falcon Liner is superior under these adverse conditions. The spray-on modified polymer liner adheres well to aluminum and steel tanks. The flexibility and elasticity of the Falcon Liner enable it to withstand bending and flexing. The continuous, seamless application is particularly suited for the sharp angles and unusual shapes of mobile tanks.

Features

Modified polymer liner flexes with truck movement.
Seamless application.
Impervious to low acid concentration chemical corrosion.

Advantages

Falcon Liner adheres to aluminum or steel tanks.
Spray-on application provides continuous coverage on tank corners and angled seams.
Modified polymer characteristics are suited to tank vibration, flexing and shocks.

Benefits

Elimination of leaks.
Durability of Falcon Liner means longer life and lower replacement costs.

Mitigating environmental, financial and site risks

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:15:43 GMT

Falcon’s expertise helps customers reduce their exposure.

Responsible management and regulatory statutes dictate that a company operate in a way that minimizes the likelihood of an environmental accident or spill. Falcon Technologies serves as a risk mitigation partner to customers by developing state-of-the-art solutions tailored specifically for each customer’s needs.

The key component of our product offerings is the patented Falcon Liner™. It forms an impervious and impenetrable barrier designed to withstand the rigors of oil and natural gas construction and production including physical movement and impact, exposure to corrosive chemicals and weather. The Liner has been age-tested to 75+ years by an independent laboratory. These characteristics make the Falcon Liner ideal for use in storage tanks, trucks and our patented secondary containment system.

In actual usage, customers who have experienced spills into a Falcon Liner secondary containment were able to reclaim 100% of the spill, preventing a recordable incident.

An investment in environmental stewardship

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:13:10 GMT

Falcon Technologies helps companies wisely protect the environment.

The concern for environmental stewardship and protection by oil and natural gas companies has never been greater. The ecological and financial costs of a spill or accident can be enormous, to say nothing of the damage to a company’s reputation.

Falcon Technologies provides the most advanced and effective systems for spill prevention, control and countermeasures (SPCC). After spending several years working on the eradication of environmental spills for the petroleum industry, we developed our own patented system that prevents spills resulting from unpredictable vessel erosion and creates a secondary containment that retains an overflow or unforeseen spill.

More and more, companies are recognizing that environmental stewardship is a wise course of action that sends a strong message to shareholders, customers, the media and the public.

At Falcon, we also help them make sure that it is a wise investment.

Why ceramic proppant?

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:38:43 GMT

Increased productivity, economic benefit, increased ROI.

The process of hydraulic fracturing

Oil and natural gas are typically contained in the pores of sedimentary rock reservoirs thousands of feet underground. To access these reserves, wells are drilled into the rock formations, and a well is typically connected to the reservoir through a process called hydraulic fracturing.

The hydraulic fracturing process consists of pumping fluids down a well at pressures sufficient to create fractures in the hydrocarbon-bearing rock formation. A granular material, called proppant, is transported in the fluid to fill the fracture, thus “propping” it open once high-pressure pumping stops. The proppant-filled fracture creates a permeable channel through which the hydrocarbons can flow more freely, thereby increasing both production rates and the amount of oil or gas actually recovered from the well.

The superiority of ceramics

Sand and sand-based materials became the most popular type of proppant due to availability and low cost. However, a study of production rates published by the Society of Petroleum Engineers has shown that the additional strength and uniform size and shape of ceramic proppant provide higher performance than other types of proppant (SPE 77675). Wells that have been fractured with CARBO ceramic proppant consistently exhibit improved production of oil and gas in a variety of reservoir conditions.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:38:23 GMT

Lightweight, high-performance proppant, ideal for oil reservoirs CARBOLITE provides the highest fracture conductivity for greater productivity in wells to moderate depths, particularly oil wells. This lightweight ceramic proppant has a bulk density and specific gravity similar to sand, yet provides high flow capacity for enhanced production rates. Features The ideal high-performance proppant in oil wells. High flow capacity for enhanced production rates. Provides highest fracture conductivity in wells to moderate depths. Bulk density and specific gravity similar to sand. Available in five closely sieved standard sizes - 12/18, 16/20, 20/40, 30/50 and 40/70. ...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:04:02 GMT

Lightweight ceramic proppant, engineered and priced for slickwater fracturing CARBOHYDROPROP was specifically developed for slickwater fracturing applications. It offers 40% more conductivity than higher priced 40/70 premium resin-coated sand and more than twice the conductivity of standard 40/70 resin-coated sand or white sand - yet it is priced similarly for optimum value. This innovative product offers a superior combination of conductivity, ease of placement and competitive price. Features Ideal for slickwater fracturing applications. Best combination of proppant transport and conductivity on the market. Advantages Superior thermal stability compared to sand or resin-coated sand. Priced similarly to resin-coated sand for optimum value. 40/80 mesh...