Apparatus and method for drilling fluid density separator utilizing rotating disks
US8795535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03C2201/18
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for separating minerals in drilling fluid based primarily on density. The separator creates and maintains a slurry with a controllable density for separating minerals from drill cuttings. The density is controlled through the use of an electrode array. The separator comprises a housing have a fluid inlet for the fluid mixture, at least one rotating disk having an electrode array positioned inside the housing to suspend a first material of the fluid mixture, and a mechanism configured to rotate the disk. A second and third material is separated from the fluid via use of the suspended first material.
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