Solids Control Solids Control EquipmentEquipment

What is Solids Control What is Solids Control Equipment + its importance in Equipment + its importance in

the Drilling Processthe Drilling Process During the drilling process, solids need to During the drilling process, solids need to

be removed from the fluids in order for it be removed from the fluids in order for it to be reused.to be reused.

There are two options available in order to There are two options available in order to keep control of the percentage of Solids:keep control of the percentage of Solids:

1- 1- DilutionDilution 2- Solids Control Equipment2- Solids Control Equipment

Solids Control EquipmentSolids Control Equipment

• Potential benefitsPotential benefits• Parameters to considerParameters to consider

ConceptsConcepts Partical SizePartical Size

Category Size ExampleColloidal < 2 Bentonite, Clays and very fine

solidsSilt 2-74 Barite, Silt and fine solidsSand 74-2.000

Sand and solids

Gravel > 2.000

Solids, Gravel and Coal

1 1 = 0.0000394 = 0.0000394 inches.inches.

Lodo 3450 bbl

Lodo 4450 bbl

Lodo 1450 bblagua

Lodo 2450 bbl

CatchTankl

Tanque de viaje

Piscina de Cementacion1500 bbl

UNIDAD DE CONTROL DE SOLIDOS Y TRATAMIENTO DE AGUAS

Solids Tank 1

Solids Tank 2

Suction Tank

PildoraTank

ReservTank

Shear tank

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Bra

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Labo

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Bran

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Mud tank

Water tank

Polym

Tank 1

Polym

Tank 2

Cent3Brandt3400

Cent2Brandt3400

Cent11850

Unidad de tratamientode agua

Agu

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lA

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450

bbl

Filtro 1

Filtro 2

Distribution of Solids Control EquipmentDistribution of Solids Control Equipment

SHAKERSSHAKERS

1st line of defense 1st line of defense in the process of in the process of extracting solids extracting solids from the fluids.from the fluids.

The Shaker is the The Shaker is the only piece of only piece of equipment that equipment that removes the removes the solids based on solids based on particle size.particle size.

Vibration of ShakersVibration of Shakers

Circular MovementCircular Movement Uneven Eliptical MovementUneven Eliptical Movement

Linear MovementLinear Movement Even Eliptical MovementEven Eliptical Movement

Cover AnglesCover AnglesHigh inclination covers with angles (> 3High inclination covers with angles (> 3°°) ) reduce solids transportation and reduce solids transportation and separates soft solids through the screens. separates soft solids through the screens.

Fluid Fluid levellevel

Stationary Stationary Solids BedSolids Bed

Parts of the ScreenParts of the Screen

SHAKERSSHAKERS

Sweco LF-3 oil-mizerSweco LF-3 oil-mizer Derrick flo-lineDerrick flo-line

Model 500 BrandtModel 500 Brandt Swaco ALSSwaco ALS

Cascaded Shaker SystemCascaded Shaker System

Cascaded SystemCascaded System

Cascaded Derrick SystemCascaded Derrick SystemBrandt ATL-CSBrandt ATL-CS

Manifolds Designs for Manifolds Designs for ShakersShakers

Elevated Manifold SystemElevated Manifold System

Better Manifold DesignBetter Manifold DesignPoor Manifold DesignPoor Manifold Design

Superior Manifold DesignSuperior Manifold Design

Shaker RequirementsShaker RequirementsShaker RequirementsApproximate number of shakers with High Performance Linear Motion required Maximum Viscosity (cP)

DegassersDegassers Used to remove bubbles of gas suspended Used to remove bubbles of gas suspended

in the mud.in the mud.

Mud CleanerMud Cleaner

Hydroclones mounted Hydroclones mounted over a shaker.over a shaker.

Solids are passed Solids are passed through the Hydroclones through the Hydroclones and separated particles and separated particles pass through the shaker pass through the shaker on screens. on screens.

Fine solids pass through Fine solids pass through the screen .the screen .

Bigger Particles remain Bigger Particles remain on the screen and are on the screen and are removed manually.removed manually.

Limpiador de lodo Brandt ATL Limpiador de lodo Brandt ATL 28002800

CentrifugesCentrifugesImportant 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.

CentrifugesCentrifuges

Parts of a centrifugeParts of a centrifuge

CentrifugesCentrifugesOperation of a CentrifugeOperation of a Centrifuge