Dewatering system
US9758417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2221/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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.
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