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TKS INDUSTRIES
LOCATION:
Lacombe, Alberta
OWNER:
Theresa Stec
EMPLOYEES:
25 to 40
SERVICES OFFERED:
SERVICE AREA:
WEBSITE:
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ABOVE: The staff at TKS Industries in Lacombe, Alberta, from left, Tim Moen, head mechanic; Chantel Paetkau, front receptionist; Matt Scott-Wade, apprentice mechanic; Tim
Holt, sales; Theresa Stec, president/CEO; Kristian Stec, vice president of operations; Dustin
Steegs, lead welder; and Jonathan Armstrong, engineer.
<<LEFT: A TKS Industries truck backs up to one of the many trailers the crew will stay in
while on a job site for extended days.
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<< LEFT: Head mechanic Tim Moen works on the engine of a water hauling truck at
the company shop. One key to the success of TKS Industries is the companys rigorous
maintenance on the trucks that keep them lasting a long time.
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To coordinate all the moving with her crew, Stec counts on solid
communication from everyone in the company. Her management team
includes an office manager, an accountant, field supervisors and crew bosses.
Im the boss, but the culture at TKS is more of a family-run operation, Stec
says. It is casual with an open-door policy.
Because of the hours and travel involved, it can be tough finding qualified
field operators. The company requires operators to have, at minimum, a Class
III drivers license, but most have a Class I. New hires will go through a week
or two of orientation working with a senior operator before they can go on
their own.
Work is seasonal, Stec says. The operators who chose to work in this
industry understand it and build a life accordingly. It is a certain culture and
is very distinct.
The busy time for TKS is the winter. Everything is frozen and its easier
to drill and move heavy equipment around, Stec says.
There is a slow time from the middle of March through the middle
of May, when very little drilling is done and oil operations come to a halt
because of the spring thaw.
In those two months we bring our equipment home, clean it up and do
major repairs, Stec says. We do annual inspections and certify equipment
every year. That is a requirement for the Department of Transportation. Well
get it all done and by the time June comes around well be ready to go back
to work.
To obtain jobs, TKS must go through a bidding process with the oil
companies, and reputation helps in securing those bids.
Your reputation is very significant in this industry, Stec says. We
need to meet all of their requirements, and our crews do that and do it well
every time.
SAFETY IS A PRIORITY
Communication on the job site
Im very proud of my
is critical when it comes to safety and
company. This has
because of that, TKS has a full-time
safety coordinator. With operators in
been like training for
the field sometimes hundreds of miles
a marathon. I feel like
away, supervisors talk by telephone
regularly to discuss any issues that
you train hard and get
might arise.
through it and finally get
This is important because
operators
working on a site can be
across the finish line.
ignored or forgotten, Stec says.
Theresa Stec
When we talk on the phone with
them, they can discuss concerns or
issues. On a well there is a chain of command and sometimes a worker can
feel intimidated. If our operator doesnt feel like things are being handled in
a safe manner on a job site they can contact our crew boss, who will help
resolve any concerns.
The companys safety program Work Smart is to encourage
employees to stop, be safe and then go, Stec notes. There is a lot of pressure
on the workers, Stec says. We encourage our operators to not feel this
pressure. To stop and take 30
seconds and think about what they
are doing and then go. That is the
main thing behind Work Smart.
Maintaining the
Equipment Takes Time
With a fleet of 20 trucks, the maintenance of equipment gets top
billing at TKS Industries.
If I send out a piece of equipment and it doesnt function, then Im
not being reliable to the oil companies and will probably not be asked
back again, says Theresa Stec, owner of the Lacombe, Alberta-based
company. The survival of this company depends on my employees, but
also my equipment, which must always be in top repair.
Another reason to make sure the truck is in good shape before
leaving is because if it does break down and the crew is a long distance
away, it can be tough getting to that location for repairs. Sometimes
crews are 14 hours away from company headquarters.
To help with vehicle maintenance, TKS has a fully functional service
shop with a mechanic and an apprentice.
Im fortunate that the bulk of our equipment is generally in one
area, so its much easier to manage, Stec says. But if we have trucks in
Alberta, close to the U.S. border, or trucks in Fort St. John, my crews can
be busy and do a lot of driving.
Stec likes to keep the trucks running as long as possible and have
trucks that have gone 10 or 15 years before requiring replacement.
An older piece of equipment can still make as much money as a
newer piece if it is maintained, Stec says. We are very conscious about
our iron. We dont want to have downtime; we are always maintaining
our equipment.
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The all-terrain tree canopy trimmer
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feature a 75-foot-long telescoping, hydraulically operated fiberglass boom
with 90-degree range of motion; a 24-inch carbide circular saw blade that
rotates at 3,200 rpm; a hydraulically powered turntable below the operators
cab that provides 360-degree range of motion and up to 40 degrees of lateral
tilt; a 130 hp Cummins diesel engine; a 20,000-pound winch with 150-feet
of cable; and an 8-foot-wide, front-mounted push blade.
Bolin Enterprises uses an all-terrain tree canopy trimmer made by Jarraff Industries to trim tree
canopies in a natural gas pipeline right-of-way.
One of the biggest features for us is the rubber tracks, which keep
most of the machines weight closer to the ground, thereby providing greater
stability for the machine and the operator, Bolin says. When its wet and/
or muddy, those tracks keep it afloat so we can keep going. Additionally, the
tracks dont impact the ground as much. He also says the machines are very
maneuverable, which allows them to work where other machines might not
fare as well.
The company mainly uses the tree trimmers to keep the tree canopies
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Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio.
operator to run a canopy
On average, crews strive to trim about
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trimmer, as it can get
on the terrain, percentage of growth and
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density of growth. If we do 2 miles a day,
when you encounter
thats a very efficient pace, Bolin says. But
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hills, ditches and creeks.
do only 1,000 to 2,000 feet a day. It all
Troy Bolin
depends what were getting into.
as the controls in the cab, so youre capable of doing the same things with the
remote that you can do if youre sitting on the cab.
The remote-operation feature also makes it easier for the company to hire
employees who might otherwise not be interested in running the machines
because they feel its dangerous. Its difficult to find trimmer operators who
are experienced in challenging terrain, Bolin notes. Plus younger guys these
days are so used to playing video games, the remote operation opens up a
new ball game for us.
From a productivity standpoint, Bolin says he also likes the fact that the
saw blade tilts, as opposed to remaining locked in a vertical position. This
gives operators more flexibility because they can cut off the tops of trees, not
just trim off branches.
As for return on investment, Bolin says the units pay for themselves,
as long as theyre out working regularly. He says that typically, its easy to
make a decent profit with specialty machines because fewer contractors are
likely to own them. I like to have a machine pay for itself within three years
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But no matter what the terrain, Bolin says he rests assured that crews
are working safely because of a unique feature Jarraff teamed with him to
develop: remote-control operation from up to 300 feet away. Three of the
companys machines are equipped with remote-control operation and Bolin
says all future purchases will include the feature.
These machines are fairly simple to use and most anyone could run
one with a bit of training, Bolin says, noting that operators can control them
with two four-way joysticks. But it takes a certain kind of operator to run
a canopy trimmer, as it can get a little nerve-wracking when you encounter
hills, ditches and creeks.
When an operator gets into a situation where they may feel a bit
uncomfortable with the terrain, they can exit the machine and switch to
remote operation, he continues. This gets them out of the cab and relieves
their anxiety about the situation. Theoretically, you could sit in a pickup truck
and operate it, since it has a range of 300 feet. The remote operates the same
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electric heat, a refrigerator, stainless steel desk,
tool storage, locker, closed-circuit TV and remote
operator controls. The modular design allows
the room to be custom manufactured to fit most
single-drop trailers. Units are made for rapid setup,
with folding conveyor and operator walkways. No
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Centrifuges
2. Centrisys Corporation THK
Hybrid Thickening Centrifuge
The THK Hybrid Thickening Centrifuge
from Centrisys Corporation allows operators
to decrease polymer consumption and increase
capacity. Little to no polymer is required, leading
to substantial savings for facilities in the waste
activated sludge thickening process. Its hydraulic
assist technology enables control of cake solids.
It has a small footprint and is airtight and
enclosed, eliminating odor issues. The unit has
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3. Flottweg Tricanter
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pickups while operating. The designs are available
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metallurgy if required. It is manufactured to ISO
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Filtration Systems
5. Amiad USA self-cleaning
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Self-cleaning screen filters from Amiad
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separation. When selecting a screen filter system
for an application, focus criteria should be a screen
element providing a large (usable) open area, a
self-cleaning device that can effectively remove
suspended solids (with oil and with high TSS
levels) from the screen, an efficient self-cleaning
process producing minimal wastewater, and
system configurations with small footprint, which
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ReactoGard V catalyst protection filters from
Eaton are engineered to produce cleaner, more
efficient low-flux operation, a goal achieved through
improved media materials and AccuFlux element
designs that increase filtration area by as much as
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headers and reduces the number of valves up to 85
percent. They allow for improved filter productivity,
complete media cleaning, superior mechanical
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requirements. 800/859-9212; www.eaton.com.
To ensure no leaks, they undergo stringent hydrotesting and have a rear door with neoprene rubber
or T-gaskets. Bolt-in, easy-to-remove liners are
available. When removed, the container can be
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7-gauge sides, all-continuous inside welds, solid
steel nose cone and outside rail understructure,
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configurations. Custom sizes are also available.
877/468-9278; www.wastequip.com.
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Polymers and
Polymer Injection
15. Elgin Separation Solutions
dewatering and polymer
injection system
Dewatering and polymer injection systems
from Elgin Separation Solutions are available
with optional climate control systems, explosionproof compliance and quick-connect features for
site installation. They incorporate a sophisticated
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rofit. The baffle system achieves improved efficiencies by directing the flow toward the hopper for an
additional pass along the chamber floor, reducing
the weir effect at the outlet and ensuring ideal velocities at all times. The retrofit system is available
not only for flat-floor vortex grit chambers, but as
Belt Presses
1. Bright Technologies belt filter press
Centrifuges
2. Centrisys Corporation THK Hybrid Thickening Centrifuge
3. Flottweg Tricanter
4. Kayden Industries Titan-3100
Filtration Systems
5. Amiad USA self-cleaning screen filter
6. AQUA-Zyme Disposal Systems ADS 30-Yard Dewatering Unit
7. Eaton ReactoGard V
8. Flo Trend Systems Sludge Mate
9. Screenco Systems Maxi Screen
10. Wastequip dewatering container
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Case Studies
Dewatering/Separation Equipment,
Water and Wastewater Management
By Craig Mandli
A total disposal recovery operation on a Watford, North Dakota, oilfield took in and processed oilfield tank
bottoms, cutting fluids, DAF sludge and drilling mud. A plate-and-frame filter press was used for oil recovery and
mud dewatering. The cuttings and large slugs of solids were removed with a centrifuge, and the centrate was sent
to the press system. Despite the centrifuge doing the heavy lifting, the mud blinded the filter plates and the solids
coming off the press needed excessive amounts of fly ash to absorb the moisture.
Solution
ALAR Engineering introduced the Auto-Vac rotary vacuum drum dewatering filter. Mud samples were shipped
to ALAR for bench simulation testing. Satisfied with the results, the company shipped a tote of its wastewater to ALAR for a test bay demonstration. Grab samples
of the dry solids and clear effluent were taken and sent out for lab analysis. The company rented a pilot test unit, and later purchased a trailer-mounted Auto-Vac
Model AV660.
Result
Once installed, the Auto-Vac produced water with less than 50 ppm TSS, and solids that were many times drier than from the filter press. The need for fly ash
was eliminated. In fact, the Auto-Vac solids were used to absorb the moisture from the centrifuge solids. On some occasions, it would extract valuable condensate
from the process, which was recovered in the clean-water tanks. The low TSS enhanced post desalinization or other ultra-filtration methods. 708/479-6100;
www.alarcorp.com.
In 2008, a quartz and sables lot in France had a capacity expansion problem. The demand for quartz was
continuously increasing, forcing them to double production. The bottleneck of the system was the sludge processing.
They were at capacity running four filter presses 24 hours a day.
Solution
Rather than install additional filter presses, it was recommended that the facility install a single centrifuge from
DRYCAKE. According to the engineer, beyond the cost of the filter presses themselves, the extra filter presses required
additional full-time staff. The pilot went well, as a mobile device mounted on a container processed 3.5 tons per hour of cake sludge. The centrifuge offered a
lower capital than a filter press with the same capacity, continuous operation rather than cyclical, good clarification and clay handling, compact equipment and
no staff.
Result
In the end, a DR650H 26-inch-bowl-diameter decanter was installed with the same treatment capacity as four filter presses combined. They are now only
using two filter presses in tandem with the one centrifuge. The facility has maintained its recycling rate of nearly 98 percent of water from washing. The machine
works regardless of the chemistry of the material being fed to the machine operator. 877/379-2253; www.drycake.com.
Operators of the Delek Refinery in Tyler, Texas, needed to update their aging ion exchange system, which had become
inefficient and costly to maintain. Waste from the system was generated every two days, and chemical and treatment costs were
high. In addition, the plant desired higher quality water to feed the high-pressure boilers. Refinery operators needed a system
upgrade that would comply with strict suspended and dissolved solids quality requirements for boiler feed water.
Solution
With on-site space constraints, engineers from OriginClears Progressive Water Treatment were brought in to design
and install a safe and user-friendly water treatment system. In order to use a small area located in the heart of the facility, they
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site, with the option of using the RO reject as feed for the cooling towers and the RO product as boiler feed water. The improved system used existing equipment
where appropriate, and included completely automated controls, further reducing supply and maintenance costs at the facility.
Result
The water treatment system has reduced supply costs, improved operating efficiency, decreased maintenance costs and provided a consistent high-quality
boiler feed water supply. 877/999-6645; www.originclear.com.
One of the centrifuges thickening waste activated sludge at Wildcat Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant in Flagstaff,
Arizona, was old and needed a costly repair.
Solution
I was aware of a unique Trident KDS Thickener/Dewaterer technology that had the potential to replace the
centrifuge, says Troy Dagenhart, operations supervisor at the plant. The KDS potentially required 94 percent less power and 50 percent less maintenance, so
we scheduled a demonstration. The KDS Thickener uses a low-speed grid and rotor technology, which because of the slow mechanicals has low energy and
maintenance specs. The correct-sized KDS could use the existing concrete pad and require minor plumbing changes.
Result
The material tested was 0.7 percent solids fed to the unit at a volume of 20 gpm, which is about 25 percent of the total plant volume. The unit performed
quickly. Using polymer dosing, the material thickened to 6.5 percent solids. The centrate was reduced to 13.3 mg/L TSS. Thats probably the lowest centrate
number Ive ever seen, says Dagenhart. It was really clear. The system ran quietly with no vibration. The KDSs power cost, for double the present volume, is
estimated to be 6 percent of the centrifuge. 800/799-3740; www.tridentprocesses.com. GOMC
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Product News
Product Spotlight
Hilti module diamond core bit
eliminates stuck cores
By Ed Wodalski
The X-Change module (X-CM) diamond core bit by Hilti is designed
for coring through concrete and masonry. Its modular design makes it
easy to remove stuck cores and bits.
Its fairly common for the core to become stuck in the bit, says
David Walker, diamond business unit manager, Hilti. With traditional
core bits, contractors would hammer on the barrel trying to dislodge the
core, which takes time and eventually damages the bit. With this, you
simply remove the module and the core slides out.
Bits that become lodged can be separated from the module, the core
broken and the bit reconnected to the module to continue coring.
Worn bits can be re-tipped in minutes using a screwdriver, saving
time and the cost of replacing the entire core.
The feature that makes the core bit different from any diamond
core bit ever built before is the business end with the diamond segments
that can be removed in the field or at a workbench with a simple flat-head
screwdriver, he says. When the teeth of the core are worn out you dont
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The TG Series power take-off from Muncie Power Products is available with
10 speed ratios, 19 shift types, 19 output shaft options and 78 input gears for all
popular transmissions. An electric/hydraulic shift option eliminates the need for
cables. Die-cast aluminum housing reduces weight and noise and aids in heat
dissipation. A constant mesh input gear isolates the transmission from engagement
errors. The PTOs compact size minimizes mounting interference for maximum
pump clearance. 800/367-7867; www.munciepower.com.
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ARMSTRONG EQUIPMENT
PARTNERS WITH GREENLEAF
Armstrong Equipment formed a partnership with Greenleaf that includes
Greenleafs line of GatorLock cam-lever hose couplings.
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TT Technologies launched a new
trenchless website. Responsive design
enables users to view the website from
mobile devices and get information on
tools, methods, parts and accessories from
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GOMC Calendar
JUNE 8-10
Coal Association of Canada 2016 Conference, Westin Bayshore
Vancouver Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; www.coal.ca.
APRIL 19-20
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Expo & Annual Meeting,
Wichita Falls MPEC, Wichita Falls, Texas; www.texasalliance.org.
JUNE 19-22
American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Convention
& Exhibition, Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada;
www.ace.aapg.org/2016.
MAY 1-4
CIM (Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum) 2016
Convention, Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada; convention.cim.org.
JUNE 21-23
DUG East, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh;
www.dugeast.com.
MAY 2-5
Offshore Technology Conference, NRG Park, Houston;
2016.otcnet.org.
MAY 3-4
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Environmental Trade
Fair and Conference, Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas;
www.tceq.texas.gov/p2/events/etfc/etf.html.
MAY 23-25
DUG Permian Basin, Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas;
www.dugpermian.com.
MAY 24-26
Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, Bismarck Event Center,
Bismarck, North Dakota; www.wbpcnd.org.
JUNE 1-2
Canadian Mining Expo, McIntyre Community Centre, Timmins,
Ontario, Canada; www.canadianminingexpo.com.
JUNE 6-10
Elko Mining Expo, Elko Convention Center, Elko, Nevada;
www.exploreelko.com/major_events/elko_mining_expo.
JUNE 7-9
Global Petroleum Show, Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada;
www.globalpetroleumshow.com.
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JUNE 22-23
Atlantic Canada Petroleum Show, Mile One Centre,
St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada;
www.atlanticcanadapetroleumshow.com.
JULY 11-12
Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) summer meeting,
Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin;
www.mwrailshippers.com
JULY 20-21
South Texas Oil & Gas Convention, American Bank Center,
Corpus Christi, Texas; www.roselandoilandgas.com.
JULY 25-27
The Bakken Conference & Expo, Alerus Center, Grand Forks,
North Dakota; www.thebakkenconference.com.
JULY 27-28
South Texas Oilfield Expo, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center,
San Antonio; www.southtexasoilfieldexpo.com.
AUG. 1-3
Unconventional Resources Technology Conference,
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio; www.urtec.org.
AUG. 10-11
NAPE Summer, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston;
www.napeexpo.com/shows/about-the-show/houston.
AUG. 10-12
Tri-State Oil and Gas Convention, Woodward Conference Center,
Woodward, Oklahoma; www.tsogc.com.
AUG. 17-18
Energy Exposition, The Ranch Events Complex, Loveland, Colorado;
www.energyexposition.com.
AUG. 17-18
OKC Oilfield Expo, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City;
www.okcoilfieldexpo.com.
SEPT. 7
Mexican Energy Summit, Mexico City, Mexico;
www.marketsgroup.org/forums/mexico-energy-summit-2016.
SEPT. 12-14
DUG Eagle Ford, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio;
www.dugeagleford.com.
SEPT. 13-14
Houston Oil & Gas Convention, George R. Brown Convention Center,
Houston; www.roselandoilandgas.com.
SEPT. 13-14
Oil Sands Trade Show and Conference, Suncor Community Leisure
Centre, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada; www.oilsandstradeshow.com.
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SEPT. 20-22
Pipeline Week, The Woodlands Waterway Hotel & Convention Center,
The Woodlands, Texas; www.pipelineweek.com.
SEPT. 26-28
MineExpo International, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas;
www.minexpo.com.
SEPT. 27-29
International Pipeline Exposition, Telus Convention Centre, Calgary,
Alberta, Canada; www.internationalpipelineexposition.com.
OCT. 5
West Virginia Oil & Gas Expo, Mylan Park Expo Center, Morgantown,
West Virginia; www.wvoilandgasexpo.com.
OCT. 6
Oklahoma Oil & Gas Expo, Oklahoma State Fairgrounds,
Oklahoma City; www.okoilexpo.com.
OCT. 18-19
West Texas Oil & Gas Convention, Horseshoe Arena,
Midland, Texas; www.roselandoilandgas.com.
OCT. 18-20
Permian Basin International Oil Show, Ector County Coliseum
Complex, Odessa, Texas; www.pboilshow.org. GOMC
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