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Cutting Dryer

An oil and gas cutting dryer, also known as a cuttings dryer, is a critical piece of equipment used in the process of drilling for oil and gas. During drilling operations, drilling mud or drilling fluid is used to lubricate the drill bit, carry cuttings (rock chips) to the surface, and provide stability to the wellbore. However, this drilling mud becomes contaminated with drill cuttings and other solid particles as it circulates through the well. The oil and gas cutting dryer is designed to separate these solid particles from the drilling mud, allowing for the reuse of the mud and the disposal or further treatment of the cuttings. This separation process helps to maintain drilling efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and comply with regulations regarding drilling waste disposal. The basic operation of a cutting dryer involves several stages. Feed Inlet is the contaminated drilling mud, along with the drill cuttings, enters the cutting dryer through a feed inlet. Screening and separation processes  inside the cutting dryer, the mud and cuttings pass through a series of screens or sieves. These screens allow the mud to pass through while retaining the solid cuttings. Drying stage occurs after separation, the cuttings are subjected to a drying stage. This can involve centrifugal force or other mechanisms to remove excess moisture from the cuttings, making them easier to handle and transport. Discharge of dried cuttings occur once dried, the cuttings are discharged from the cutting dryer, typically into a collection bin or conveyor for further processing or disposal. Recovery of clean mud happens when  the cleaned drilling mud, free from solid particles, is collected and returned to the drilling operation for reuse. Oil and gas cutting dryers come in various designs and configurations, including vertical and horizontal models, depending on the specific requirements of the drilling operation. They play a crucial role in the overall efficiency and environmental stewardship of oil and gas drilling operations by facilitating the recycling of drilling fluids and reducing the volume of waste generated. It can be used for oil based mud or water based mud. In order to be used in the water based operation, it needs a special water injection system for not getting build up or the mud causing it to jam. With the best products used to develop our system, such as our bearings from FAG, we have a great product with amazing productivity.

drilling fluid recycling system

A mud recycling system, also known as a mud cleaning system or drilling fluid recycling system, is a crucial component in the process of drilling for oil and gas, as well as in other drilling operations such as those in geotechnical engineering or mineral exploration. During drilling, a mixture of water, mud (or drilling fluid), and solids is pumped down the drill pipe to lubricate the drill bit, carry away drill cuttings, stabilize the borehole, and maintain pressure. This drilling fluid becomes contaminated with drill cuttings, rock fragments, and other debris as it circulates through the wellbore. A mud recycling system is designed to remove these contaminants from the drilling fluid, allowing it to be reused in the drilling process. The system typically consists of several components such as. Shale Shakers,These are the first line of defense in a mud recycling system. Shale shakers use vibrating screens to separate larger solids from the drilling fluid. Desanders and Desilters: After passing through the shale shakers, the drilling fluid may still contain smaller particles. Desanders and desilters are hydrocyclone-based devices that further remove fine solids from the mud. Centrifuges: Centrifuges are used to separate even finer solids from the drilling fluid. They operate on the principle of centrifugal force, spinning the mud at high speeds to separate solids from the liquid. Mud Tanks: These are large tanks used to store and process the drilling fluid as it undergoes recycling. Different compartments within the mud tanks allow for various stages of processing. Mixing Equipment: Mixing equipment is used to add chemicals or adjust the properties of the drilling fluid as needed. Pumps: Various pumps are employed to move the drilling fluid between different components of the mud recycling system. Control Systems: These systems monitor and regulate the operation of the mud recycling equipment, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. By recycling the drilling fluid, mud recycling systems help reduce waste, minimize environmental impact, and lower drilling costs by reducing the need for fresh drilling fluid. They also contribute to safer drilling operations by maintaining consistent drilling fluid properties, which is crucial for well stability and control. At GN we can provide and manufacture any system according to clients needs and wants. From a single cone to a complete turnkey systems. We can proudly built them.

1500 GPM Drilling Mud Recycling System

Shale Shaker

A drilling mud shale shaker is a critical piece of equipment used in the process of drilling for oil and gas. It is part of the solids control system, which is designed to remove solid particles from the drilling fluid or mud. The shale shaker works by vibrating the screen or mesh, allowing liquid to pass through while separating and removing larger particles. During the drilling process, a mixture of water, clay, and various chemicals known as drilling mud is circulated down the drill string and back up to the surface. As the drilling mud returns to the surface, it carries with it cuttings and other solid particles. The shale shaker is employed to separate these solid particles from the mud. The shale shaker utilizes a series of vibrating screens or mesh to separate the solids from the liquid. The screens are designed with different-sized openings to allow for the classification of particles based on their size. The shale shaker vibrates, causing the drilling mud to pass through the screens. The vibrating motion helps to convey the cuttings off the screens and prevents them from clogging. The separated solids are collected and typically discharged into a waste pit or container for further disposal. The use of a shale shaker is essential in maintaining the properties of the drilling mud, ensuring it remains effective in the drilling process. Solids control is crucial for drilling efficiency, equipment protection, and environmental compliance. As it assist with waste management and it is the first and upmost important process for the solids control. A shale shaker can determine the result of your whole mud cycle process. It is like a great start, that will lead a great process. Unlikely if you have a bad start then you will struggle later on. It is how crucial it is have the knowledge of the shale shaker. The right set of screens and the angels are all little details that make a huge difference in your process of solids control. At GN our shakers are well respected and used by great number of valued clients, with really important projects around the world. That is how we make a difference in your process and how we develop and keep up to date technology in our shale shakers.

 

Shale Shaker

The recovery of drilling fluids using a shale shaker is a crucial process in the drilling industry, particularly in the context of drilling for oil and gas in shale formations. Shale shakers are a type of equipment used in the solids control system to remove large solids and cuttings from the drilling fluid, also known as mud. The recovery of fluids involves separating the drilling fluid from the drilled cuttings, allowing the fluid to be reused in the drilling process. Our GN shale shakers are build with best techniques and user friendly. Such as our prementioned composite frame screen with gear unit for fast screen change and longer screen life. Also our shakers are deigned and heat treated to with hold G force up to 8.0 G. One of most unique feature is our patent shaker screen seal technology for avoiding fine solids bypass and to have easy maintenance. At GN we use Italy OLI or US Martin brand vibration motors. GN control panel is used from the best of components in the market, such as Siemens or Schneider. Here is how a shaker works or processes the material. The drilling process, drilling fluid is circulated down the drill pipe and back up to the surface. This fluid serves various purposes, including cooling the drill bit, carrying away cuttings, and providing stability to the wellbore. The drilling fluid, after carrying cuttings up to the surface, contains a mixture of liquids and solids. The solids control system, which includes the shale shaker, is employed to separate the cuttings from the drilling fluid. The shale shaker is a vibrating screen that uses a series of mesh screens to separate the larger cuttings from the drilling fluid. As the fluid and cuttings mixture is fed onto the shaker screen, the vibration separates the cuttings, allowing the drilling fluid to pass through the screens. The separated drilling fluid, now free from larger solids, is collected in a tank beneath the shale shaker. This recovered fluid can then be sent back into the drilling process, contributing to cost savings and environmental sustainability. The cuttings, once separated from the drilling fluid, are typically collected and transported for disposal. Proper disposal methods are important to comply with environmental regulations. Efficient fluids recovery with shale shakers is essential for maintaining drilling operations, reducing costs associated with drilling fluid management, and minimizing environmental impact through responsible waste disposal practices. It’s worth noting that the specifics of the process can vary depending on the type of shale shaker and the characteristics of the drilling operation.

Desander Desilter

Desanders and desilters are equipment used in the drilling industry, specifically in the context of drilling mud systems. These systems are crucial in oil and gas drilling operations for various purposes, including maintaining wellbore stability, cooling and lubricating the drill bit, carrying cuttings to the surface, and preventing blowouts. A desander is a piece of equipment designed to remove sand and silt-sized particles from drilling fluids. It typically operates after the shale shaker and degasser in the drilling mud system. The desander uses centrifugal force to separate solid particles from the drilling mud. The mud enters the desander, and through centrifugal motion, the heavier particles are thrown to the outer wall and eventually discharged, while the cleaner mud is directed back into the mud system. A desilter is similar to a desander but is designed to remove finer solids, typically in the range of 15 to 74 microns. It operates downstream from the desander and is used to further refine the drilling mud by removing smaller particles. Like the desander, the desilter uses centrifugal force to separate the solids from the mud. It consists of hydrocyclones that generate a strong swirling motion, allowing the separation of finer particles. Both desanders and desilters play crucial roles in maintaining the properties of the drilling mud, ensuring its effectiveness in the drilling process. Efficient removal of solid particles is essential for the drilling equipment’s longevity, preventing damage and optimizing drilling performance. These components are part of a broader system that includes other equipment like shale shakers, mud pumps, and mud agitators, all working together to maintain the drilling mud’s quality throughout the drilling process. With the use of gravitational and centrifugal forces, it creates the effect where heavier content exits through the bottom and lighter content to the top. With these two equipment attached to a shale shaker makes up a mud cleaner system. As being the second stage process for the mud cycles, it is really important how you set up your system and manage it. You can run your product more than one time through these machines, and that makes it easier for the operation and the product that you are looking for.

 

Dewatering Decanter Centrifuge

The T series GN Decanter Centrifuge is the dewatering type of centrifuge.  It ranges from 9in to 30in bowl. A dewatering centrifuge is a specialized type of centrifuge used for separating solids from liquids in a slurry or suspension. The primary purpose of a dewatering centrifuge is to remove water or liquid content from solid materials, leaving behind a drier substance. This process is commonly used in various industries such as wastewater treatment, mining, food processing, and chemical manufacturing. Also in drilling mud, environmental protection sewage, oily sludge, chip fluid, sand washing water, mineral water, soda white mud, and salt mud dewatering. It has a drive type of VFD, PLC, and HMI. It is made up of stainless steel ss2205 and ss316. For wear protection it has tungsten carbide tiles. The way it works is, the slurry or suspension containing solids and liquid is introduced into the rotating drum or bowl of the centrifuge. The drum of the centrifuge rotates rapidly, creating centrifugal force. This force causes the heavier solid particles to move outward and settle against the inner wall of the drum. The centrifugal force separates the slurry into two phases: a denser solid phase that accumulates near the drum’s inner wall and a lighter liquid phase that remains closer to the center. As the drum continues to rotate, the separated solid phase experiences further compression, aiding in the removal of additional liquid. The dewatered solids form a cake along the inner surface of the drum. Once the dewatering process is complete, the separated liquid is discharged from the centrifuge, and the dewatered solids (cake) are typically removed manually or through automated mechanisms. Dewatering centrifuges find applications in various industries where the separation of solids and liquids is crucial for environmental compliance, product quality, or process efficiency. They are especially common in wastewater treatment plants, mining operations, and industries dealing with high-volume liquid-solid separation processes. It decreases the waste and separates the liquids, some product was water so pure that it can be released back to nature or to be reused in the operation. GN centrifuges are one of the best equipment when comparing to the ones three times of its cost.

 

Mud Cleaner

A mud cleaner, also known as a desilter or desander, is a piece of equipment used in the oil and gas drilling industry to separate solids from drilling fluid. Drilling fluid, also called mud, is a crucial component in the drilling process. It serves several purposes, including cooling the drill bit, carrying drilled cuttings to the surface, and providing stability to the wellbore. Mud Cleaner is the second class and the third class solids control equipment which is the newest type to treat the drilling fluid. GN drilling mud cleaner are combined from DesanderDesilterand an Underflow Screen, at the same time Mud cleaner has the higher cleaning function  compared with separated desander and desilter. In addition to the reasonable design process, it equals another shale shaker. GN mud cleaner structure is compact, it occupy small space and the function is powerful. Mud cleaner is the ideal device of the second class and the third class solid control to treat the drilling mud. .Namely,mud cleaners consists of a two-stage separation process using a combination of hydrocyclones mounted over a shale shaker to operate as a single unit. Designed to handle the entire circulating volume, Drilling cuttings cleaners are effective on both weighted and unweighted drilling-fluid systems in removing and drying solids while retaining the expensive liquid. The hydrocyclones(desanders and desilters) make the primary separation with underflow directed onto the shaker’s vibrating screen. Used correctly, the drilling mud cleaner lower both drilling-fluid and disposal costs.
In oilfield solids control,drilling mud cleaners are very efficient for  oil gas well drilling  mud purification system. Mud Cleaners are one of the important equipments for solids liqiud separation system. It features polyurethane material hydro cyclone for long life, removable hydro cyclone assembly for adjust to be a shale shaker, Mechanical shaker deck angle adjustment while working, patent tighten rubber sealing for shaker deck and screen for fine screen. The bottom deck made from stainless steel for long service life. Heat treatment on complete shaker deck for high G force operation. Pretensioned shaker screen for screen replacement. It aslo features famous brand vibration motors that is IEC Ex, ATEX, and UL certified. With these features and benefit of our mud cleaners system, it has been trusted by many projects around the world and has provided service and success to many operations.

 

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Polyurethane Screen Panel

Polyurethane screen panels are components used in screening equipment, particularly in the mining and aggregate industries. These panels are designed to be durable, flexible, and resistant to abrasion, making them well-suited for applications where screening of materials is required. These panels are typically made from polyurethane, a synthetic material known for its durability, flexibility, and resistance to wear and tear. Polyurethane screen panels are commonly used in vibrating screens for mineral processing, quarrying, and aggregate industries. They are used to screen and separate materials based on size. Polyurethane is known for its excellent wear resistance, which is crucial in applications where abrasive materials are being processed. The flexibility of polyurethane allows the screen panels to absorb impact and vibration, reducing the risk of breakage. These panels are designed to provide precise sizing of materials, ensuring that particles of the desired size pass through while oversize materials are separated. Polyurethane screen panels often come in modular designs, allowing for easy replacement and maintenance. This modular nature also enables customization for different screening applications. Polyurethane is resistant to many chemicals, making it suitable for environments where corrosive substances may be present. The panels are usually designed for easy installation on vibrating screens, and their modular nature simplifies the replacement process. The panels are usually designed for easy installation on vibrating screens, and their modular nature simplifies the replacement process. The durability of polyurethane contributes to the longevity of the screen panels, reducing the frequency of replacements compared to some other materials. Polyurethane’s ability to absorb vibration helps in reducing noise levels, contributing to a quieter working environment. GN polyurethane screen panel is manufactured by the processing technology of steel wire covered with polyurethane. It is characterized by firm structure and durability. GN polyurethane screen panel adopts high-quality polyurethane raw material, which has excellent elasticity, super wear resistance and good screening efficiency. GN polyurethane screens panels are completely customized according to your needs. Opening shape and sizes, thickness, fixing method, and other elements can be determined. GN polyurethane screen panels can also realize different surface shapes on the screen plate. Such as retaining dam, anti smashing strip, guide strip and guide block. Our screen are very effective and will perform to the top quality. As it is very cost effective, but the results are astonishing.

Submersible Slurry Pump

A submersible slurry pump is a type of pump designed to handle abrasive and high-density slurries. Slurry pumps are used in various industries, such as mining, dredging, construction, and wastewater treatment, where there is a need to pump a mixture of solid particles and liquids. At GN we have ten different sizes of our submersible slurry pumps. From 10m height to 24m height, different flow capacity and outlet diameter. These pumps are designed to be submerged in the fluid they are pumping. This design is beneficial for applications where the pump needs to be placed directly in the slurry or fluid. Submersible slurry pumps are specifically engineered to handle slurries with a high concentration of abrasive solids. They are equipped with robust impellers and wear-resistant materials to withstand the abrasive nature of the pumped material. The pump is enclosed in a sealed housing to prevent water or other fluids from entering the motor or other critical components. This submersible design also enhances safety and minimizes the risk of leaks. These pumps are built with heavy-duty materials and construction to withstand the harsh conditions associated with pumping abrasive slurries. Materials such as high-chrome alloys are often used for wear parts. Some submersible slurry pumps offer variable speed controls and features for adjusting the agitating force. This allows operators to optimize performance based on the specific characteristics of the slurry being pumped. The design of these pumps aims to maximize efficiency in pumping slurries, ensuring that a high percentage of the input power is converted into useful work. Submersible slurry pumps find applications in various industries, including mining (for transporting tailings and mineral processing slurries), dredging (for moving sediment and dredged materials), and wastewater treatment (for handling sludge and abrasive wastewater). It’s important to note that the selection of a submersible slurry pump should be based on factors such as the type of slurry, particle size, flow rate, and the specific requirements of the application. Proper maintenance is also crucial to ensure the longevity and efficiency of the pump in handling challenging slurry conditions. The slurry pump is the ideal centrifugal pump for feeding to decanter centrifuge, and feeding from mud pit for to the shale shakers on the mud systems, and desander or desilter.

Desander

Desander in solids control is a crucial component in the process of drilling fluids management within the oil and gas industry. Its primary purpose is to remove solid particles, such as sand and silt, from drilling fluids to maintain the desired properties of the fluid and enhance the efficiency of drilling operations. The main function of a desander is to separate and remove larger solid particles, typically ranging from 40 to 100 microns, from the drilling fluid. By removing these solids, the desander helps maintain the rheological properties and stability of the drilling fluid, ensuring it can effectively carry cuttings to the surface. The core component of a desander is a set of hydrocyclones arranged in a manifold. These cyclones use centrifugal force to separate solid particles from the drilling fluid. Drilling fluid containing solids enters the desander through an inlet pipe, and the cleaned fluid exits through an outlet pipe. The separated solids are discharged through the underflow port, while the cleaned drilling fluid exits through the overflow port. Drilling fluid, often called mud, enters the desander unit at high pressure through the inlet. The hydrocyclones in the desander create a swirling motion, causing heavier solid particles to move toward the outer wall and exit through the underflow port. The cleaned drilling fluid, with reduced solid content, exits through the overflow port. Desander solids control is typically part of a larger solids control system that includes other equipment like shale shakers, desilters, and centrifuges. These components work together to ensure the drilling fluid meets specified criteria for reuse in the drilling process. By maintaining the quality of the drilling fluid, desander solids control contributes to efficient drilling operations. Removing abrasive solids helps protect downstream equipment, such as pumps and mud motors, from wear and damage. Regular maintenance is essential to ensure the proper functioning of desander solids control equipment. This includes monitoring and cleaning the cyclones and checking for any wear and tear. Desanders play a crucial role in the overall solids control process, helping to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of drilling operations in the oil and gas industry. At GN we provide our customers with customized desanders, according to their functions and operations. We can attach them to shale shaker, and with desilters or by it self. Keeping your operations running sound and well.