Solids control for the man on the rig. Part 2

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Pet. Eng. Int.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6185758

Williams, M P

Deals with hydrocyclone misconceptions, capacity, and sizing and centrifugal pump sizing. Hydrocyclones (desanders and desilters) are used to remove successively finer solids components after the shaker has removed the coarse material. The first misconception concerns the fact that hydrocyclones may appear to be throwing too much mud away. The mud that is thrown away has a solids content much higher than that of the feed mud. Graphs give performance ratings (head output) for the pump-motor combination as a function of impeller size and flow rate. Shows how available feed pressure readings and pump curves can be used to select a replacement for an improperly sized impeller, assuming pump speed is acceptable. Pump curves also are available for a particular impeller and pump size operating at various speeds and can be used to determine appropriate speeds of operation for diesel-powered centrifugal pump installations. A pumping system with inadequate horsepower will not develop the required head, even if impeller size and motor speed are correct. Concludes that these procedures should allow an individual to assess the pumping equipment on hydrocyclone installations and arrive at solutions to most pumping problems.

• Research Organization: Amoco Production Co., Tulsa, OK
• OSTI ID: 6185758
• Journal Information: Pet. Eng. Int.; (United States), Journal Name: Pet. Eng. Int.; (United States) Vol. 54:13; ISSN PEEID
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
CONCENTRATORS
CYCLONE SEPARATORS
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DRILLING RIGS
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PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
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SEPARATION EQUIPMENT
SIZING
SOLIDS
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