Industry applications of solid control equipment
Pub Date:Sep 15, 2025 | Views:120 |
At every site of drilling engineering, the value of mud far exceeds people's imagination. It is not only the "blood" in the drilling process, undertaking the key tasks of cooling the drill bit,
carrying rock cuttings and stabilizing the wellbore, but also a core element that directly affects the efficiency and cost of the project. However,
as the drilling depth increases and geological conditions become more complex, the solid particles mixed in the mud - especially drill cuttings and sand - have become a headache for engineers.
If the mud is not purified thoroughly, it will at least reduce the drilling speed and at worst cause serious accidents such as stuck pipe and well collapse.
It is precisely against such a backdrop of high demands that fixed control equipment has gradually evolved from auxiliary tools to indispensable core systems.
Unlike the early separation methods that relied on manual experience and simple mechanical means, modern solid control equipment integrates multiple technologies such as mechanical vibration,
centrifugal separation, and fluid dynamics, forming a strict purification process. On oil drilling platforms, you can see vibrating screens serving as the first line of defense, efficiently screening out larger particles. The desander and desilter further remove medium-sized impurities. The horizontal screw centrifuge is responsible for stripping micron-sized fine powder, ultimately restoring the initial performance of the slurry and achieving its recycling.
In addition to the traditional energy sector, solid control equipment also plays a significant role in industries such as trenchless engineering, mine drilling, and foundation construction.
For instance, in urban horizontal directional drilling projects, due to the narrow working space and high environmental protection requirements,
the solid control system can effectively reduce the discharge of waste mud, minimize the impact on the surrounding environment, and significantly save the cost of mud replenishment.
Environmental protection and sustainable development are the key directions for the evolution of solid control equipment. As global management of industrial waste becomes increasingly strict,
efficient solid-liquid separation technology helps engineering teams reduce the water content in mud to extremely low levels. Dried rock cuttings are easier to transport and handle in compliance with regulations,
minimizing the environmental footprint as much as possible. This not only complies with regulatory requirements but also demonstrates the enterprise's commitment to social responsibility.
Solid control equipment has become an important part of the intelligent transformation of modern drilling engineering. It works in coordination with automated drilling RIGS and real-time data platforms to jointly build a safer,
more efficient and greener construction model. In the future, with the further application of artificial intelligence and edge computing technologies, solid control systems are expected to achieve more accurate fault prediction and energy scheduling, becoming true "intelligent mud managers".
It may not be as eye-catching as a drilling rig, but there is no doubt that solid control equipment is precisely the "invisible cornerstone" that supports the safe and efficient operation of many major projects.
Xi 'an Kosun, as a manufacturer of solid control equipment, has always been dedicated to the innovation and industrialization of drilling solid control technology.
Its products cover the entire process of equipment such as vibrating screens, desanders, desilters, mud cleaners, centrifuges, etc.,
and have been widely applied in multiple fields including oil drilling, shale gas development, mine drilling, and trenchless engineering.
With our independently developed intelligent control system and modular design, the equipment we produce not only significantly improves the efficiency of mud recovery,
but also helps customers reduce operating costs, enhance construction safety, and actively respond to the industry's requirements for green environmental protection.
From domestic oil fields to overseas projects, Kosun is providing high-standard and customized solid control solutions for global customers with reliable products and full-cycle services.