Deepwater drilling represents the most demanding environment for solids control equipment, requiring shale shaker systems that combine high capacity, exceptional reliability, and compact design. Aipu API standard shakers are engineered to meet the extreme requirements of deepwater operations.
Deepwater Capacity Requirements
Deepwater wells require high circulation rates for hole cleaning in large-diameter risers and to manage narrow pressure margins. Aipu Hunter series shakers provide processing capacities up to 420 cubic meters per hour through tandem configurations, ensuring that deepwater circulation rates are handled with adequate safety margin. High G-force operation at 6.0G to 7.5G, combined with large effective screen areas, maintains separation quality even at the elevated flow rates characteristic of deepwater drilling.
Space-Efficient Design
Deepwater vessels have extreme space constraints. Every piece of equipment must earn its footprint. Aipu double-deck Hunter-MG4D configuration provides 5.4 square meters of screening area in a single-unit footprint. Tandem configurations maximize throughput within available space. The compact design philosophy extends to maintenance access—all routine service points are accessible without moving adjacent equipment, reducing the time and complexity of maintenance in the confined deepwater environment.
Ultra-Reliability for Remote Operations
Deepwater locations are among the most remote and logistically challenging in the drilling industry. Equipment failure can cause extended downtime while replacement parts or service personnel are mobilized. Aipu addresses this through API Q1 certified manufacturing quality—every shaker undergoes factory acceptance testing verifying vibration characteristics, electrical systems, and mechanical integrity before shipment. Premium components from Ital-Vibras, Martin, and Oli provide proven reliability. Comprehensive spare parts programs ensure critical components are available on location or can be rapidly deployed.
Regulatory and Classification Compliance
Deepwater operations face stringent regulatory and classification society requirements. Aipu provides comprehensive documentation packages supporting equipment certification and regulatory compliance. Our experience supplying equipment for projects in over 30 countries includes deepwater operations requiring the highest levels of documentation and certification.
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