High volume drilling operations demand an oilfield shale shaker with substantial processing capacity to handle elevated circulation rates without bottlenecking the solids control system. Aipu Solids Control engineers shale shakers specifically for the throughput requirements of high-volume drilling programs.
Capacity Requirements for High Volume Operations
High volume drilling typically involves circulation rates exceeding 200 cubic meters per hour, often reaching 300 cubic meters per hour or more on large rigs. The shaker must handle not only the base circulation rate but also the additional volume from drilled solids, surge flows during connections, and peak rates during hole cleaning sweeps. Aipu recommends sizing shakers with a 25 to 50 percent margin above the maximum sustained circulation rate to ensure adequate capacity for these variations.
Aipu High-Capacity Shaker Solutions
For high volume drilling, Aipu offers the Hunter-MG4 single-deck shaker at 180 cubic meters per hour and the Hunter-MG5 at 220 cubic meters per hour. For the highest throughput requirements, tandem configurations pair two shakers for doubled capacity—the Hunter-MG4T tandem delivers 420 cubic meters per hour. The Hunter-MG4D double-deck shaker effectively doubles screening area within a single footprint, providing 5.4 square meters of effective screen area for maximum throughput per unit of deck space.
Flow Distribution Design
High volume drilling demands uniform flow distribution across the screen surface. Aipu shakers incorporate engineered flow distributors that spread mud evenly across the full screen width, preventing localized overloading that reduces separation efficiency. This design ensures that the entire screen area contributes to solids removal, maximizing the effective capacity of each shaker.
G-Force and Throughput Relationship
Aipu shakers operating at 6.0G to 7.5G deliver the aggressive separation needed for high volume applications. Higher G-force accelerates fluid drainage through screens and speeds solids conveyance, enabling higher throughput without sacrificing separation quality. Premium vibration motors from Ital-Vibras, Martin, and Oli ensure consistent G-force delivery even under heavy solids loading.
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