Solids Control Equipment

What is Solids Control Equipment + its importance in the Drilling Process During the drilling process, solids need to be removed from the fluids in order for it to be reused. During the drilling process, solids need to be removed from the fluids in order for it to be reused. There are two options available in order to keep control of the percentage of Solids: There are two options available in order to keep control of the percentage of Solids: 1- Dilution 1- Dilution 2- Solids Control Equipment 2- Solids Control Equipment

Solids Control Equipment Potential benefitsPotential benefits Parameters to considerParameters to consider

Concepts Partical Size Partical Size CategorySizeExample Colloidal < 2  Bentonite, Clays and very fine solids Silt 2-74  Barite, Silt and fine solids Sand  Sand and solids Gravel >  Solids, Gravel and Coal 1  = inches. 1  = inches.

Distribution of Solids Control Equipment

SHAKERS 1st line of defense in the process of extracting solids from the fluids. 1st line of defense in the process of extracting solids from the fluids. The Shaker is the only piece of equipment that removes the solids based on particle size. The Shaker is the only piece of equipment that removes the solids based on particle size.

Vibration of Shakers Circular Movement Uneven Eliptical Movement Linear Movement Even Eliptical Movement

Cover Angles High inclination covers with angles (> 3 ° ) reduce solids transportation and separates soft solids through the screens. Fluid level Fluid level Stationary Solids Bed

Parts of the Screen Parts of the Screen

SHAKERS Sweco LF-3 oil-mizer Derrick flo-line Model 500 Brandt Swaco ALS

Cascaded Shaker System Cascaded System Cascaded Derrick System Brandt ATL-CS

Manifolds Designs for Shakers Elevated Manifold System Better Manifold Design Poor Manifold Design Superior Manifold Design

Shaker Requirements Approximate number of shakers with High Performance Linear Motion required Maximum Viscosity (cP)

Degassers Used to remove bubbles of gas suspended in the mud. Used to remove bubbles of gas suspended in the mud.

Mud Cleaner Hydroclones mounted over a shaker. Hydroclones mounted over a shaker. Solids are passed through the Hydroclones and separated particles pass through the shaker on screens. Solids are passed through the Hydroclones and separated particles pass through the shaker on screens. Fine solids pass through the screen. Fine solids pass through the screen. Bigger Particles remain on the screen and are removed manually. Bigger Particles remain on the screen and are removed manually. Limpiador de lodo Brandt ATL 2800

Centrifuges Important points to operate centrifuges The process of the Centrifuge Remove solids of high and low gravity Centrifuge Bowl Adjustment: Deep for an optimum cut, and less depth for more volume. High RPMS: for more G force; Low RPMS: For solids with more specific gravity. The operator has to look for the optimum adjustment depending on the process. The Function of the Centrifuge To remove the solids which are the most dangerous to the mud which are 5-10 microns in size produce a dry cutting. Barite recovery De - watering: Solids and fluids separation with polymer enhancement.

Centrifuges Parts of a centrifuge Parts of a centrifuge

Centrifuges Operation of a Centrifuge Operation of a Centrifuge