Ideal Mud Tank System

The BRANDT Ideal Mud Tank System is a two-tank unit with a total active capacity of 1,318 bbl.

Aerial view of Ideal Mud Tank System
Description

Maximized solids control

Mud tank systems are a critical component of any drilling operation for maximizing solids control efficiency and effectiveness.

The Ideal Mud Tank System is a two-tank unit with a total active (operating) capacity of 1,318 bbl (total/nominal capacity of 1,500 bbl).

The system comes complete with all the essential solids control equipment necessary for successful operations. Additionally, optional solids control configurations are available to suit the needs of specific applications.

Features/Benefits

  • Removable shaker skids
    • Allow for quick and easy mobilization and demobilization
  • Processing equipment mounted on separate, removable skid
  • Vertical, direct-driven centrifugal pumps
    • Minimizes the footprint required by the pumps
  • Centrifugal pumps and control manifold installed on a pump porch
    • Provides easy access for controlling processes
  • Each centrifugal pump is in close proximity to a specific piece of equipment
    • Allows for shorter piping runs with less friction
    • Maximizes horsepower and hydraulic efficiency
  • Caustic barrel telescopes remain on tank during transportation
    • Allows for quick and easy mobilization and demobilization; provides a safe way to add caustic to the mud system
  • With its total active (operating) capacity of 1,318 bbl (total/nominal capacity of 1,500 bbl), the Ideal Mud Tank System provides a volume usually achieved with a three-tank system while reducing transportation costs
  • Vortex breakers at each suction
    • Prevents cavitation of centrifugal pumps
  • Minimal piping inside tanks
    • Allows for proper agitation, thus improving homogenization of the mud
  • Integrated cement and active bypass
    • Prevents equipment contamination
  • Sloped sand trap with integrated mud gun
    • Facilitates quick, easy, and thorough cleaning
  • Complete system can be transported with only four trucks
    • Permits quick rig-up and reduces transportation costs
  • 30-in. distance between shakers (competition’s standard is 24 in.)
    • Provides easy access to shakers for maintenance, screen changes, etc.
  • Electrical cable trays
    • Eliminates cable sag
  • Collapsible handrails
  • Mud level sensors (optional)
    • Provides well control; reduces contamination of the drill site
  • Hammerseal piping connections
    • Guarantees proper alignment and positive sealing
  • Fold-down crossover walks between tanks
    • Eliminates the need for a crane lift
  • Easy-access tank compartments
    • Provides quick and easy access to tank compartments for maintenance, inspections, etc.
Specifications

Ideal Mud Tank System Specifications and Dimensions

Equipment type Two-tank Ideal Mud Tank System
Total active capacity* 1,318 bbl (at 12 in. below mud rim)
Pill (slug) tank volume 109 bbl
Batch mix tank volume 125.5 bbl
Sand trap volume 115.2 bbl
Maximum mud weight 18 lb/gal
Process capacity (nominal) 1,500 gal/min
Degasser capacity (nominal) 1,000 gal/min
Flowline 12-in. manifold with cement and active bypass

*Trip tank volume not included

Electrical 60 Hz 50 Hz
Total required horsepower 615 hp 615 hp
Voltage 230/460 VAC 190/380 VAC
Phase 3 3
Ambient temperature 104 °F (40 °C) 104 °F (40 °C)

 

  L × W × H Weight
Shaker tank 55 ft × 12 ft × 8 ft 6 in. 70,000 lb
Suction tank 55 ft × 12 ft × 8 ft 6 in. 70,000 lb
Shaker assembly skid 1 20 ft× 11 ft 10 in. × 1 ft. 13,000 lb
Shaker assembly skid 2 20 ft × 9 ft 7 in. × 1 ft 10,000 lb
Equipment skid 27 ft 6 in. × 8 ft × 2 ft 14,000 lb
Resources
  • BRANDT Ideal Mud Tank System Spec Sheet (English)

  • BRANDT Ideal Mud Tank System Spec Sheet (Arabic)

  • BRANDT Ideal Mud Tank System Spec Sheet (Chinese)

  • BRANDT Ideal Mud Tank System Spec Sheet (Portuguese)

  • BRANDT Ideal Mud Tank System Spec Sheet (French)

  • BRANDT Ideal Mud Tank System Spec Sheet (Spanish)

  • Mud Tank Systems Flyer (English)

  • Mud Tank Systems Flyer (Arabic)

  • Mud Tank Systems Flyer (Portuguese)

  • Mud Tank Systems Flyer (French)

  • Mud Tank Systems Flyer (Spanish)

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