Salt domes serve as one of the most secure and efficient methods for storing large volumes of hydrocarbons—including crude oil, natural gas, LPG, and hydrogen. Through a process called solution mining, massive underground caverns are created within these salt formations. Their naturally impermeable, self-sealing structure makes them ideal for long-term energy storage, used by government reserves and private industry alike.
Salt domes are excavated using a process called solution mining, a process that involves injecting water into underground salt formations, dissolving the salt, and pumping out the resulting brine solution. During the creation and operation of these caverns, fluid quality is critical. Water used to dissolve salt, as well as the resulting brine, must be managed carefully to protect equipment and maintain system efficiency. That’s where LAKOS centrifugal separators come in.
By removing solids from injection water, extracted brine, and other process fluids, LAKOS systems help:
LAKOS Super Separators provide proven performance in challenging brine water and wastewater applications. Commonly used in salt dome operations, natural gas storage infrastructure, and other energy-sector environments, these separators efficiently remove sand and suspended solids from water streams—especially where reinjection into disposal wells is required.
Why Choose LAKOS Super Separators?
For demanding filtration challenges, LAKOS offers a dependable, engineered solution that protects your systems and streamlines operations.
| Application Point | Problem | LAKOS Solution |
| Brine Filtration for Production of Salt Leached Caverns |
Brine often contains suspended solids from drilling debris, formation fines, or equipment wear. |
LAKOS separators remove solids from extracted brine, protecting pumps and improving processing efficiency. |
| Water Reuse Systems | Recirculated water may carry abrasive particulates that damage equipment. |
LAKOS systems clean process water before reuse, reducing demand on freshwater sources and increasing system longevity. |
| Downstream Equipment Protection |
Pumps, valves, RO units, and evaporators can clog or scale from suspended solids. |
LAKOS separators act as a front-line defense, keeping critical components clean and operational. |
| Pre-Treatment for Crystallization or Evaporation |
Impurities in brine can affect salt recovery or scale system surfaces. |
Pre-filtering with LAKOS improves brine quality, maximizing yield and minimizing downtime. |
