Solids Separation

All Flooded Reverse Circulation and Mud Rotary
Drilling rigs are supported by state of the art solids separation equipment consisting of trailer mounted units equipped with desilters, desanders, linear multiple stage scalper shakers, transfer pumps, mixing and flow tanks, agitation guns and mud mixing equipment. These systems are self contained and provide the highest level of drilling fluids cleaning capability.

Key to the success of flooded reverse circulation and direct circulation mud rotary drilling is maintenance of consistently mixed low solids mud systems. By doing this, the beneficial properties of additives in engineered fluids systems are maintained for efficient hole cleaning and improved drill penetration. Hole erosion is minimized by laminar fluid circulation, made possible by the continuous action of the solids separation equipment.

Linear motion shakers have proven to be much more efficient than the standard oscillating units. Multiple shakers are adjustable to maximize retention time and enhance cuttings dryness. Gun type jet pumps are located in the main fluids tank to further minimize bentonite losses and to maintain consistent smooth flow by continuous agitation. Entrained air is removed from the flow line before entering the system. Linear motion shakers efficiently convey solids to waste while enabling the fluids system to be recycled.