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Cuttings processing system

US8316963B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2008
Grant dateNov 27, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B21/066
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for using a vessel assembly including two or more vessels in multiple drilling unit operations, the method including using a vessel in the container assembly for cuttings storage, and operating at least one vessel in the container system in at least two of a slurrification system, a drilling fluid recycling system, and a tank cleaning system.

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