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Centrifuge for separating solids from solids laden drilling fluid

US10155230B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2014
Grant dateDec 18, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/35
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A flow apparatus for a separation apparatus for separating solids from a solids laden drilling fluid includes a feed conduit for feeding solids laden drilling fluid to the separation apparatus, a liquid discharge conduit for conveying a liquid phase discharge from the separation apparatus, and a solids discharge port for allowing discharge of solids phase from the separation apparatus. Also included is a parameter measuring apparatus connected to the feed conduit and the liquid discharge conduit for measuring at least one parameter of at least one of the solids laden drilling fluid and the liquid phase discharge.

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