Boiler Truck oilfield equipment
Oil Production Equipment

Boiler Truck

A boiler truck earns its keep by heat, not by pressure: this unit delivers working water at up to 280 °C through a fired tube package rated at 6 or 9.8 MPa, at a hot-water or steam output of 1.26, 1.8 or 3.0 t/h. A 3.5 to 8 m3 water tank and a 0.6 to 1 m3 diesel tank ride on the same chassis, so the truck arrives self-contained for paraffin melting, line thawing and medium heating rather than as a high-pressure flushing pumper. Where a well is choked by wax or a flowline is frozen solid in a continental winter, the 280 °C outlet is what clears it; the modest 6 to 9.8 MPa pressure rating keeps the circuit safe for closed-loop hot-water circulation down the tubing.

Core advantages

Designed around the operating requirement.

280 °C outlet on a pressure-matched loop

The fired circuit is sized around the 280 °C maximum working temperature rather than jet pressure: at a 6 or 9.8 MPa rating it stays inside tubing and manifold limits while still delivering hot water or steam at 1.26, 1.8 or 3.0 t/h. That temperature margin is what melts downhole paraffin and thaws ground flowlines that cold circulation cannot touch.

Self-contained 3.5-8 m3 water module

Water storage of 3.5 to 8 m3 is carried on board, paired with a 0.6 to 1 m3 diesel fuel tank, so the truck does not depend on a nearby water source or an external fuel skid to start heating. The tank spread is what lets one unit run a full paraffin-removal shift before resupply.

Hot-water and steam in one package

Because the loop supports both hot-water flushing and steam output across the 1.26-3.0 t/h band, the same truck handles paraffin melting in the wellbore, winter thawing of gathering lines and heating of construction medium. The firing rate is matched to whichever duty is selected.

Closed-loop thermal safety

Outlet temperature and pressure are watched against the 280 °C and 6/9.8 MPa limits, with the burner modulated rather than run open-loop. The protection set trips firing before the loop reaches its rating, which matters for unattended overnight thawing jobs.

Diesel firing logistics

The burner draws from the 0.6 to 1 m3 on-board fuel tank and is sized to the rated 1.26-3.0 t/h output. Operators plan the fuel fill to the shift, and remote cold-site refueling is the only support the unit needs.

Functional winter service

Rather than a coating claim, the unit's winter logic is operational: thermal preservation on the water loop and low-temperature burner ignition keep the 280 °C outlet available in plateau and desert cold snaps, so the truck is dispatched for freeze events in the season they occur.

Product Overview
ProductBoiler Truck
Product lineOil Production Equipment
Technical Specifications
Max. working pressure (MPa)6, 9.8
Max. working temperature (deg C)280
Max. Working Displacement ( t / h)1.26, 1.8, 3.0
Water tank volume ( m3)3. 5~8
Fuel tank volume (m3)0. 6~1
Application

Where this equipment is used.

  • Paraffin melting in well tubing and casing using 280°C working water from the fired tube package at 6 or 9.8 MPa.
  • Flowline and pipeline thawing in winter: the 280°C outlet clears frozen lines that a flushing truck cannot melt.
  • Hot-water circulation flushing after workover and well repair to clean the wellbore.
  • Medium heating for oilfield construction and operating facilities in cold seasons.
  • Batch thermal maintenance across cluster wells, with the 3.5–8 m³ water tank and 0.6–1 m³ diesel tank keeping the truck self-contained.
  • Continuous heating service in high-altitude and northern frozen fields with climate provisions configured at order time.
Next step

Send the operating requirement.

For a useful technical response, include the target well conditions, operating depth or pressure, expected quantity, destination and any required configuration.

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Configuration

Options for a matched equipment scope.

Available configurations can be matched to the equipment model, operating conditions and project requirements.

  • Output class: select the 6 MPa or 9.8 MPa fired package and 1.26, 1.8 or 3.0 t/h output against the heating programme.
  • Tank sizes: water tank (3.5–8 m³) and diesel tank (0.6–1 m³) confirmed against the operating cycle.
  • Safety and control: pressure and temperature interlocks, burner control and monitoring can be specified for the region.
  • Documents and after-sales for Boiler Truck: operation manuals, factory test report and first-period spares are included; on-site commissioning and crew training can be arranged.
Buyer questions

Frequently asked about this equipment.

What buyers check on the boiler truck: heat output, flow capacity and hot-oil service fit.

What is the core function of a Boiler Truck in oilfield operation?

The Boiler Truck is a professional mobile high-temperature heating service equipment. It mainly outputs high-temperature steam and hot water to complete downhole paraffin removal, ground pipeline thawing, wellbore hot flushing and construction equipment preheating. It solves winter construction freezing blockage and wax deposition problems that conventional pressure flushing equipment cannot handle, ensuring continuous oilfield low-temperature operation.

What is the difference between Boiler Truck and paraffin removal flushing truck?

The Boiler Truck focuses on high-temperature steam heating and thawing, with stronger thermal melting capacity for hard wax deposition and frozen pipelines. The integrated flushing and wax removal truck takes pressure flushing as the main function with auxiliary heating. The boiler truck is more professional and efficient for winter anti-freezing, pipeline thawing and heavy wax deposition treatment.

Can the equipment work stably in ultra-low temperature environments?

Yes. The loop is rated for -40℃ ambient duty: the water circuit is anti-freeze traced and the burner and piping are heat-preserved, so the unit brings the 280℃ outlet up fast and thaws frozen flowlines and melts downhole wax in one shift without freezing up between jobs. State the site climate at order time so the cold-start and heat-preservation package is matched.

Is the boiler operation safe and reliable?

Yes. The fired tube package is rated 6 or 9.8 MPa with a 280 °C working outlet, and the operating circuit uses safety interlocks for over-pressure, over-temperature, water shortage and flame conditions. Because the truck circulates hot water or steam in a closed loop rather than as a high-pressure flushing pumper, the modest pressure rating keeps the circuit within a safe envelope while the 280 °C outlet does the paraffin-melting and line-thawing work. Confirm the boiler standard required by the project in the inquiry so the documentation and safety devices are matched at order time.

Can heating power and working parameters be customized?

Yes. The 280 °C outlet is a ceiling, not the only setting: the pressure grade (6 or 9.8 MPa), the hourly output (1.26, 1.8 or 3.0 t/h) and the 3.5 to 8 m3 water tank and 0.6 to 1 m3 fuel tank sizes are chosen to match whether the truck will do downhole paraffin melting, flowline thawing or medium heating. We can also specify a hot-water-only or a steam-capable circuit, and the selected configuration is documented in the factory test report.

Procurement information

Ordering this equipment.

Commercial terms are confirmed in the quotation for the exact configuration, quantity and destination.

Certification & standards

Built to API oilfield equipment safety standards at the Jingzhou plant under ISO 9001:2015 quality management; the fired loop is temperature- and pressure-hold tested before dispatch, with the 280℃ outlet and the 6 or 9.8 MPa relief setting verified on the shop test loop. Certificate scope and applicable standards are listed in the quotation.

Documentation

Operation and maintenance manuals, chassis documentation and factory test reports are supplied; the hydraulic and electrical schematics are included for the client's service department.

Lead time

Confirmed in the quotation according to configuration, quantity and destination.

Warranty & after-sales

Manuals, conventional spare parts and remote technical guidance are included; on-site commissioning and operator training can be arranged on request.

Payment & delivery

Payment schedule, Incoterms, port and packaging are agreed in the sales contract.

Spare parts

A recommended spare-parts list for the first operating period is provided with the quotation.