The Republic Oil Tools Auto Sand Diverter is a proven tool used to prevent solids settling on top of the electrical submersible pump during a shut down. The ASD is a patented tool used to prevent solids settling on top of the electrical submersible pump during a shut down. The ASD is deployed on the tubing string above the ESP discharge and controls communication between the annulus and tubing. Upon stopping the system, the valve enables fluid and solids in the tubing to be diverted to the annulus without settling on top of the pump.

The ASD is available in two different variations – the ASD-C and the ASD-O. The ASD-C isolates the tubing and annulus in the default position. The ASD-O enables communication between the tubing and annulus by default. Both variations do not have a minimum flow requirement.