Mud Recovery in the Shaker
The expense involved in producing mud necessitates recycling and repeated use. To this end, the mixture of mud and drilling rock must be separated into its liquid and solid components in the shaker. Strong vibration separates the drilling rock, the sand and the liquid mud. The drilling rock and the sand are disposed of, while the valuable mud is
recirculated into the continuous drilling process.
Mud Gauge Measurement with the VEGAPULS 66
The liquid level in the mud collecting basin is measured by the VEGAPULS 66 radar sensor. In this vessel, which is open topped, the non-contact sensor measures under atmospheric pressure. The C-band VEGAPULS 66 is ideal for overcoming the condensation that can form when the warm mud comes in contact with colder air. The vibration and intense noise caused by the shaker, or the turbulence of the mud in the tank have no effect on the level measurement.
