The equipment is based upon the highly successful
Tri-Flo 4000 Gallon Mud System which has the
following advantages:
Main Benefits:
• Cost effective method of re-cycling drilling muds.
• Reduces cost of supplying fresh mud.
• Avoids cost of disposing of liquid waste.
• Cut point of 16 micron removes particles which
damage triplex pumps, whilst leaving the useful
bentonite particles in suspension for re-use.
• The discharge from the cleaner is virtually dry,
dramatically reducing disposal costs.
• Reliable and durable design, based on 20 years of field
experience worldwide.
Detailed process features:
Pre-screening of the returned mud using a
Tri-Flo 126 Shale Shaker.
This can handle a throughput of 350 USgpm (1300
litres/min) and is designed to remove particles down to 178
microns. The "High G" elliptical shaker action produces a
virtually dry product discharged from the top of the screen.
Secondary cleaning of the returned mud using a
Tri-Flo 6 x 4" Mud Cleaner.
The mud is pumped through a bank of Tri-Flo 4"
Hydrocyclones where the larger particles are separated out
by centrifugal force. The system is capable of a throughput
of 350 USgpm (1300 litres/min) and is designed to remove
particles down to 16 microns. The larger particles are
contained within a slurry which is passed over a second
Tri-Flo 126 shaker with a finer screen, which again
produces a virtually dry product.
Integral mixing system using a Tri-Flo 4" Jet
Mixing Hopper.
This system allows fresh mud to be prepared very rapidly
from bentonite powder. One of the three pumps is
dedicated to this function allowing continuous mixing or
recirculation as required.
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Large capacity storage facility.
A total of 4000 US gallons (15,000 litres) is provided, with a division separating the clean mud from the dirty mud in the ratio 60:40. This provides the optimum balance for most drilling operations.
Integral charge pump to supply clean mud back to the drilling rig.
This provides a continuous supply of clean mud under pressure to the high pressure mud pump, avoiding problems of starvation and cavitation which can rapidly cause damage.
Specifications
Output: Up to 350 USgpm (1300 litres/min)
Cut Point: 16 microns
Dimensions: 6000L x 2500W x 2955H
Capacity: 4000 US gallons (15,000 litres)
Pumps: Three 3 x 4” centrifugal pumps with 22kW motors
Power: Integral control panel for all electrical functions.
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