Paper: Improve Drilling Operations Control Drill Solids in Mud Mechanically

Through the drilling industry's efforts to drill faster and deeper has come the application of three types of mechanical separators for processing drilling muds-the fine-screen shaker, hydrocyclone separator and the decanting centrifuge. These mechanical separators are necessary in today's drilling to maintain both low and high-weight drilling muds economically. With proper application, installation and operation, these machines can help reduce overall drilling costs by improving penetration rate and reducing mud treating costs.