Ultra Lightweight SRU

ULW SRU circulates drilling fluid from the drill collar to the centrifuge to separate drill solids from the mud slurry. The solids are then discharged via the unit’s waste chute. After processing, cleaned drilling fluid flows into a storage tank. The fluid is returned to the mixing tank before being reused.

In operations where water management presents an operational challenge with high associated costs, the closed-loop system allows the recycling of water and fluids and eliminates the continual need to cart water for drilling operations. The ULW SRU can reduce water consumption by up to 90% and mud chemical consumption by up to 55%. In addition, it reduces associated costs such as surface sumps, additional pumping systems, and transfer and disposal of bulk mud volumes.