Comprehensive system design ensures that shale shaker equipment functions optimally within the complete solids control system. Aipu Solids Control provides system design services that address the entire solids control train, with the shaker as the critical primary separation component.
Complete Solids Control System Architecture
System design begins with defining the overall solids control architecture. Aipu engineers establish the complete equipment train: shaker for primary solids removal, desander for medium particle separation, desilter for fine particle removal, and centrifuge for ultrafine solids and barite recovery where applicable. Equipment sizing is cascaded through the system to ensure that each stage has adequate capacity for the flow it receives after upstream processing. System redundancy requirements are addressed with parallel equipment configurations, bypass provisions, or standby capacity.
Flow Path and Piping Design
Fluid must flow efficiently through the solids control system. Aipu system design includes piping design for inter-equipment connections, tank compartment sizing and weir arrangements, pump sizing and selection for inter-stage transfer, and valve placement for flow control, isolation, and bypass. Hydraulic calculations verify that flow can be achieved by gravity where intended and that pumps are correctly sized where required. Piping design considers accessibility for cleaning and maintenance.
Process Control Philosophy
System design includes definition of the control philosophy governing solids control operation. Startup and shutdown sequences are defined to protect equipment. Automatic responses to process upsets—high level, low flow, equipment fault—are specified. Manual override provisions are designed for maintenance and abnormal operations. The control philosophy document provides the basis for detailed control system design.
Space Planning and Layout
Solids control equipment must fit within the available space while maintaining adequate access. Aipu system design produces equipment layout drawings showing positions of all major equipment items, walkways and access platforms for operation and maintenance, pipe rack and cable tray routing, and lifting and handling provisions for maintenance and equipment replacement. Three-dimensional modeling supports visualization and clash detection.
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