GN Solids Control recently completed the installation of a 1000HP drilling mud system at a rig site in Yunnan Province, China. The system is designed to handle the demands of high-performance drilling operations, featuring a comprehensive range of equipment to ensure efficient mud treatment and solids control.
The system consists of four mud tanks, providing ample capacity for the handling and treatment of drilling fluids. The key components of the system include:
Three GNZS594K drilling mud shale shakers: These are four-panel linear motion shale shakers, designed to efficiently separate large solids from the drilling mud. GN Solids Control also offers dual-motion and double-deck shale shaker models as optional upgrades, allowing for more versatile operations depending on the specific needs of the rig.
One GNZCQ270 vacuum degasser: This unit is a self-suction shale shaker, eliminating the need for an additional 75kW feeding pump. It plays a crucial role in removing gases from the drilling fluid, helping to maintain the stability and quality of the mud.
One GNZJ752K-2S desander mud cleaner: Equipped with a two-panel mini-size shale shaker and two 10-inch desander cones, this mud cleaner efficiently separates larger solids from the mud, ensuring the drilling fluid remains at optimal viscosity and density.
One GNZJ752K-12N desilter mud cleaner: Similar in design to the desander unit, this mud cleaner features a two-panel mini-size shale shaker and twelve 4-inch desilter cones, which further refine the mud by removing finer solids, ensuring high-quality drilling fluid.
One GNLW452D middle-speed big bowl decanter centrifuge: This centrifuge is designed for effective fine solids separation, ensuring the efficient treatment of drilling fluids and the removal of ultra-fine particles that cannot be captured by the previous stages.
In addition to these core components, GN Solids Control also provided a range of accessories, including mud agitators, centrifugal pumps, mixing hoppers, and an electrical control system to ensure the system operates smoothly and efficiently.
This comprehensive drilling mud system, tailored to the needs of the Yunnan rig site, ensures efficient solids control and mud management, ultimately enhancing the performance and sustainability of the drilling operations.