Advanced Mud Management Solutions

GN Solids Control is excited to announce the successful delivery of our cutting-edge Mud Tank System to a client in Africa. Specifically designed for workover drilling rigs, our Oil Drilling Mud System, also known as a solids control system or mud circulation system, is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and environmental safety in oil and gas drilling.

State-of-the-Art Solids Control Equipment

Our Oil Drilling Mud System is engineered to support various drilling rig sizes, ranging from 250HP to 3000HP. The system incorporates several key solids control equipment components to ensure optimal performance:

1. Shale Shaker: For primary solids control, filtering out particles up to 100 microns.
2. Desander: For secondary solids control, removing cuttings down to 40 microns.
3. Desilter: For tertiary solids control, targeting cuttings as fine as 20 microns.
4. Decanter Centrifuge: For fine solids separation, effectively handling particles between 2-7 microns.

Comprehensive Mud Tank Configurations

Our Mud Tank System comprises multiple tanks, each serving a specific function to ensure efficient mud management:

1. Shaker Tank: For silting and initial separation.
2. Active Mud Tank: For active circulation of drilling fluids.
3. Suction Mud Tank: Ensuring a continuous supply of mud to the drilling pump.
4. Mixing Mud Tank: Facilitating the mixing and conditioning of drilling fluids.
5. Storage Mud Tank: Providing storage for treated and conditioned mud.

Optimized for Efficiency and Compliance

GN Solids Control’s Mud Tank Systems are designed to optimize drilling performance while ensuring strict compliance with environmental regulations. Our innovative design and robust equipment allow our clients to achieve superior mud management, reducing operational downtime and increasing overall efficiency.

For more information on how our Mud Tank Systems can enhance your drilling operations, please reach out to us.

Optimized Gas Removal for Drilling Fluids

GN Solids Control’s ZCQ Series Vacuum Degassers are engineered to enhance the efficiency of drilling fluid treatment by rapidly removing invasive gases. This innovative solution plays a crucial role in stabilizing mud viscosity and returning mud gravity, ultimately leading to reduced drilling costs and improved safety by preventing blowouts.

Features and Advantages

The GNZCQ Series Vacuum Degassers offer several key advantages for drilling operations:

• Effective Gas Extraction: These units ensure comprehensive gas removal from gas-cut mud, maintaining the proper mud weight.
• Self-Contained System: The degassers come equipped with a level sensor to avoid over-suction and ensure smooth operation.
• Powerful Mud Agitation: Acting as robust agitators, they improve the efficiency of desanders and desilters.
• Strategic Installation: Typically placed after shakers, these degassers enhance the overall effectiveness of the mud circulation system.

Global Reach and Industry Trust

GN Solids Control is ISO 9001-2000 certified and collaborates with leading industry players, including Oilfield Company of the United States and Century Int’l Oilfield Equipment LLC in the UAE. Our vacuum degassers and mud/gas separators are trusted by clients in India, Russia, the Middle East, and other regions worldwide.

Enhancing Drilling Operations Worldwide

By choosing GN Solids Control’s vacuum degassers, drilling companies can achieve more efficient and cost-effective operations. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that our products meet the highest standards, making us a reliable partner for drilling fluid treatment solutions globally.

Understanding Sludge Origins and Composition

Oil sludge varies significantly depending on its source, such as drilling operations or refineries. Identifying the origin and geographic location of the sludge is the first step in designing an effective treatment system. Additionally, understanding the sludge’s composition—specifically the percentages of oil, water, and solids—is crucial for selecting the right treatment methods.

Determining Treatment Volume and Timeline

The volume of oil sludge that needs to be treated and the timeline for the treatment process are key factors in planning. These details help in choosing the appropriate equipment and ensuring that the treatment process is completed within the required timeframe.

Addressing Current Challenges and Setting Goals

Analyzing the challenges of the current sludge treatment situation and setting clear goals for the desired levels of oil, water, and solids separation are essential. This information guides the development of a customized solution that effectively addresses existing issues and meets target outcomes.

Evaluating Existing Processes and Budget

Reviewing the current processes and equipment used for oil sludge treatment on site is important for identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Additionally, understanding the budget constraints for setting up the new treatment plant ensures that the solution is both practical and cost-effective.

GN’s Advanced Equipment for Oil Sludge Treatment

GN provides a range of advanced equipment designed for efficient oil sludge treatment, including:

• Shale Shaker for separating coarse solids
• Decanter Centrifuge for separating fine solids or water and oil
• Polymer dosing system for improving oil sludge demulsification
• Dewatering System for flocculating ultra-fine solids
• Oil Water separators for two-phase liquid separation
• Thermal desorption unit to reduce oil content on solids to 0.3%

With the right combination of information and equipment, GN can offer a tailored solution that ensures efficient and effective treatment of oil sludge, meeting the specific needs of clients in South America.

GN Solids Control stands out as a premier manufacturer of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Mud Equipment and Mud Recycling Systems. Renowned for their exceptional quality and efficiency, GN’s mud recycling systems have been widely adopted in numerous countries for HDD and Coal Bed Methane (CBM) drilling operations.

Global Reach and Popularity

GN Solids Control’s mud recycling systems have gained significant traction, particularly in Australia, Indonesia, and India. The company’s expansive reach is further bolstered by its branches and partners, including GN Solids America in Houston and a dedicated partner in Brisbane, Australia. This global presence ensures that GN can provide unparalleled service and spare parts support from Beijing, Houston, and Brisbane, making them a reliable choice for drilling operations worldwide.

Recent Success in Argentina

Recently, GN Solids Control successfully delivered two sets of 500GPM mud recycling systems to a customer in Argentina. This accomplishment highlights the company’s ability to cater to diverse market needs and deliver high-performance equipment that enhances drilling efficiency. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, GN Solids Control continues to lead the industry in providing cutting-edge mud recycling solutions for HDD and CBM drilling projects.

GN Solids Control: Leading the Way in Mud Recycling

GN Solids Control is a leading manufacturer of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Mud Equipment and Mud Recycling Systems. Our systems are widely used in HDD and CBM drilling operations in countries such as Australia, Indonesia, and India. With branches in Beijing, Houston, and Brisbane, we offer comprehensive mud recycling services and spare parts globally.

G Series Self-Contained Mud Recycling System

Complete Line of Mud Systems

Our G Series includes a range of self-contained mud recycling systems: GNMS-200GPM, GNMS-350GPM, GNMS-500GPM, GNMS-1000GPM, and GN1500GPM. These systems are designed for efficiency and integration, providing cost-effective solutions from a single source—GN Solids Control Factory.

Compact and Transportable

Our systems feature a small footprint design with fast connections for removable parts. Most components are fixed during transport, adhering to transport regulations. This ensures quick setup and mobility, crucial for on-site operations.

Reliable Customer Service

We provide installation and training services with experienced engineers, ensuring seamless integration and operation of our systems. Our mud tanks come in flexible options: skid-mounted, trailer-mounted, or hydraulic jack-up, to suit various operational needs.

Phases of Mud Recycling

1. Shale Shaker: The first phase, separating solids larger than 100 microns.
2. Desander: The second phase, separating solids up to 50 microns.
3. Desilter: The third phase, separating solids up to 20 microns.
4. Decanter Centrifuge: The fourth phase, separating solids up to 2-5 microns.

Additionally, our systems include mud agitators, mud guns, mixing pumps, and transfer pumps to ensure efficient mud recycling.

Custom Solutions for Trenchless Projects

Besides standard systems, GN Solids Control also offers customized mud recycling solutions tailored to specific drilling contractor applications, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency for various trenchless projects.

A shale shaker is a vital piece of equipment used in the oil and gas industry during the drilling process. Its primary function is to separate drilling cuttings from the drilling fluid, also known as mud. This separation is crucial for maintaining the efficiency of the drilling operation and protecting downstream equipment. The shale shaker works by using a vibrating screen or sieve to separate the solid particles from the drilling fluid. As the mud containing the cuttings flows over the vibrating screens, the larger particles are retained on the screen while the smaller particles and fluid pass through. The separated cuttings are then typically collected and disposed of, while the clean drilling fluid is recycled back into the system. Shale shakers come in various sizes and configurations depending on the specific requirements of the drilling operation. They are often the first line of defense in the solids control process, with other equipment such as desanders, desilters, and centrifuges used downstream to further process the drilling fluid and remove finer particles. Shale shaker for solids control are devices that remove drill cuttings from the drilling fluid while circulating and drilling. There are many different designs and research into the best design is constantly ongoing since solids control is vital in keeping down costs associated with the drilling fluid. The basic design consists of large, flat sheets of wire mesh screens or sieves of various mesh sizes that shakes or vibrates the drill cuttings, commonly shale shaker, across and off of the screens as the drilling fluid flows through them and back into the drilling fluids processing system, often called a mud system. This separates the drill cuttings, often called solids, from the drilling fluid so that it can be recirculated back down the well bore. In oilfield industry, linear motion shale shaker are widely used for drilling mud solids control of oil gas well drilling for rig. Shale shaker is first phase solids control equipment in drilling fluids processing system, also known as key solids control equipment in drilling mud system, shale shaker decides performance of the whole solids control system. GN Solids Control can design double shakers and triplicate shakers on single skid according to clients’ special requirements and also supply relevant connecting manifold, according to current industry situation, GN provide both third generation linear motion shale shaker and fourth generation balanced elliptical shale shaker. GNZS linear motion shale shaker absorbed advanced tech at home and abroad ,and integrated GN own design. GN complete series shale shaker can meet customers’ variable demand. Clients feedback proved the advantages of this kind of shale shaker: high G-force, wide screen area, compressed structure, cost-effective, etc.

A mud agitator is a device used in drilling operations within the oil and gas industry, as well as in other applications such as mining and construction. Its primary function is to keep solids suspended in the drilling fluid or mud, preventing them from settling at the bottom of the mud tank. Here’s how it works, the mud agitator consists of a motor coupled with an impeller or blade. The motor provides the necessary power to rotate the impeller. As the impeller rotates, it creates a turbulent flow within the mud, effectively mixing it and preventing the solids from settling.  Drilling fluids often contain various additives and solid particles, such as cuttings from the drilling process. If these solids settle at the bottom of the mud tank, they can cause numerous problems, including decreased drilling efficiency and equipment damage. The mud agitator ensures that these solids remain suspended in the mud, maintaining its homogeneity and effectiveness. By keeping the solids suspended, the mud agitator helps maintain the desired properties of the drilling fluid, such as viscosity and density. This, in turn, ensures better drilling performance, smoother operation of drilling equipment, and overall efficiency in the drilling process. Mud agitators come in various sizes and configurations to suit different drilling requirements and mud tank sizes. They are an essential component of the overall drilling fluid management system, working alongside other equipment such as shale shakers, mud cleaners, and centrifuges to ensure optimal drilling performance and safety. GN Solids Control as a professional manufacturer for soilds control equipment, GN have designed lots of high-quality products, and JBQ series Agitator is one of them. To keep both the mud uniformity and the suspension of solids, our mud agitator is used to agitate the mud consecutively and reliably. This agitator agitates the mud to make cuttings, silt and sand pass the solids control system without being precipitated onto the tank bottom. Due to the simplex turbine decelerator, this product is featured by compact construction, light weight, balanced transmission, low noise, high efficiency of transmission and strong agitating power. Therefore, it is a reliable product in the solids control system.

A stack sizer vibrating screen is a type of vibrating screen used in mineral processing operations for fine particle separation. It typically consists of multiple decks or layers of screens stacked on top of each other. Each deck contains a series of closely spaced parallel screen panels with apertures of progressively smaller sizes from the top deck to the bottom deck. The screens are vibrated in such a way that particles smaller than the aperture size pass through the screen, while larger particles are retained and conveyed along the screen surface for further processing or discharge. The key features and advantages of a stack sizer vibrating screen include, stack sizer screens are designed to provide high separation efficiency, particularly for fine particles. The multiple deck configuration and progressive aperture sizes allow for effective classification and dewatering of particles. Compact Design: Despite having multiple decks, stack sizer screens typically have a compact footprint compared to traditional vibrating screens, making them suitable for installations where space is limited. High Capacity: Stack sizer screens can handle high capacities of material due to their efficient design and screening mechanism. They are capable of processing large volumes of feed material while maintaining good separation efficiency. Customization: Stack sizer screens can be customized to suit specific application requirements, including deck configurations, screen panel materials, and vibration characteristics, allowing for flexibility in operation. Improved Dewatering: The stack sizer design often incorporates dewatering capabilities, helping to remove moisture from the processed material and produce a drier product .Reduced Energy Consumption: Compared to traditional vibrating screens, stack sizer screens may consume less energy due to their efficient design and operation. Overall, stack sizer vibrating screens offer a reliable and efficient solution for fine particle separation and classification in mineral processing operations, contributing to improved process performance and product quality. GN vibrating screen has a unique vibration mode, energy saving, high screening efficiency, large processing capacity, advanced technology, simple structure, stable and reliable operation. It is currently on of the most advanced equipment in the field of fine-grained material screening. GN stack vibrating screen adopts polyurethane screen mesh, with high opening rate of (28-45%), which gives it the life span of more than six months. It is a self-developed product of GN Company.

A three-phase decanter centrifuge is a type of centrifuge used in industrial processes for separating three different phases from a mixture, typically a liquid-liquid-solid mixture. This type of centrifuge is particularly useful in industries such as oil and gas, food processing, wastewater treatment, and chemical manufacturing. The mixture to be separated is fed into the centrifuge through a feed pipe. The mixture enters a rotating bowl within the centrifuge. The bowl rotates at a high speed, creating centrifugal force. This force causes the heavier particles (usually solids) to move towards the bowl wall while the lighter phases (liquids) form layers in between. As the mixture spins within the centrifuge, the heavier solids accumulate at the bowl wall due to centrifugal force. The two lighter phases, typically oil and water, separate based on their density, with the lighter phase forming an outer layer and the heavier phase forming an inner layer. Each phase is discharged separately through different outlets. The solids are discharged continuously through ports at the bowl periphery, while the separated liquid phases are discharged through separate outlets. The speed of the centrifuge and other operating parameters can be adjusted to optimize the separation process for different types of mixtures. Three-phase decanter centrifuges are highly efficient and can handle large volumes of mixture, making them valuable in industries where separation of multiple phases is necessary for processing or recycling purposes. They are often used in applications such as clarifying liquids, separating oil from water, and recovering solids from industrial wastewater. GN Decanter Centrifuge is designed for the drilling mud solids control and oilfield waste management. GN VFD drive decanter centrifuge with variable speed allows drilling contractor or mud service company to do the barite recovery, fine/ ultra fine solids separation, dewatering centrifuge. GN have the decanter centrifuge from 9 inch bowl to 22 inch bowl available for different applications. GN decanter centrifuge bowl length and diameter ratio is over 3, this gives the best result for the drilling fluids cleaning. With using the best of materials, such as SS2205 or SS2304 and Tungsten Carbide for tiles. GN centrifuges are better equipment when compared to the pricing of our competitors. Being third of the cost and with the same production and output. We are developing our machines with success and longevity for our clients.

A vertical cuttings dryer system is a crucial component in the process of drilling for oil and gas. During the drilling process, rock cuttings and drilling mud are produced. The drilling mud typically contains valuable drilling fluids that need to be recovered for reuse, and the cuttings need to be processed to meet environmental regulations. A vertical cuttings dryer system is designed to separate the drilling mud from the cuttings, thus allowing for the recovery of valuable drilling fluids. Here’s how it typically works, as drilling progresses, rock cuttings are brought to the surface along with the drilling mud. The cuttings are fed into the vertical cuttings dryer system, where they are introduced into a rotating drum. Once inside the drum, the cuttings are subjected to high-speed rotation, which creates centrifugal force. This force pushes the drilling mud out of the cuttings. The separated drilling mud is collected and directed back into the mud system for reuse in the drilling process. The now-dried cuttings are discharged from the dryer system. These cuttings are typically much drier than before, making them easier to handle and transport. They may still contain residual drilling fluids, but at much lower levels. Vertical cuttings dryer systems offer several advantages, they enable the recovery of valuable drilling fluids, reducing the amount of new drilling mud required. By reducing the volume of cuttings and the associated drilling fluids, they help operators meet environmental regulations regarding waste disposal. The recovered drilling fluids can be reused, reducing the overall cost of drilling operations. These systems play a critical role in modern drilling operations, not only improving efficiency but also ensuring environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. At GN, our vertical cuttings dryer is built to process oil based mud and synthetic based mud. We also provide option to provide VFD system to control the speed and productivity of the vertical cuttings dryer. Our bearings are premium brand FAG. Also the flights on the rotor is hard facing to HRC 65, which gives it longer life than our competitors. One of the features includes a special high pressure air knife design to clean the basket screen automatically to avoid the screen blinding especially for high viscosity mud and water based mud. Our vertical cuttings dryer is a real capable equipment that works for projects around the world. With it, your projects and waste management is done easier and efficient.