Inventors:
John O. Pruett - Houston TX, US
Gary E. Fout - Cypress TX, US
International Classification:
B01D 17/04, B01D 21/00, C02F 1/00, C02F 1/52, C02F 1/38, B03D 3/00
US Classification:
210710, 210712, 210708, 210787, 210729, 210732
Abstract:
A system for processing drilling mud, the system including a primary separation tank having an inlet for receiving drilling waste and an outlet in fluid communication with a feed line, and an injection pump in fluid communication with a polymer tank and the feed line. The system also includes a clarifying tank in fluid communication with the feed line and a first collection tank, wherein effluent from the clarifying tank is discharged into the first collection tank, and a centrifuge in fluid communication with the clarifying tank and a second collection tank, wherein effluent from the centrifuge is discharged into the second collection tank.