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Method of removing water from earthen pits

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OSTI ID:6389775
A method of removing water from earthen pits such as the earthen pits commonly used in the drilling of oil and gas wells for containing reserve drilling fluid is provided. By the method, a plurality of spray nozzles are placed around the periphery of the pit, and the nozzles are directed towards the center of the pit. Water from the pit is pumped through the nozzles whereby the water is sprayed towards the center of the pit and removed therefrom by the evaporation thereof.
Assignee:
SLA Oil Field Services, Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 4449849
OSTI ID:
6389775
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English