Abstract

A drilling mud remediation and drilling cutting treatment device and method. There are three main components: a vacuum liquid solid separator; a pelletizer; and an induction furnace. The liquid solid separator has a seamless filter belt configured to carry a mixture of liquids and solids over a vacuum. A slurry comprised of drilling mud and cuttings is deposited on the filter belt. An applicator ensures that the slurry is deposited evenly across the entire filter belt at a uniform thickness. The vacuum removes most of the liquids for further treatment and reuse. The solids are transferred to a pelletizer which compacts them into relatively uniform pellets while removing much residual liquid. The pelletized cuttings are then passed through an induction furnace, which removes any residual liquids, renderings the cuttings safe for disposal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 33/04 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with filtering bands or the like supported on cylinders which are impervious for filtering
• B01D 33/048 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with filtering bands or the like supported on cylinders which are pervious for filtering with endless filtering bands
• B01D 33/056 - Construction of filtering bands or supporting belts, e.g. devices for centering, mounting or sealing the filtering bands or the supporting belts
• B01D 33/48 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by flushing, e.g. counter-current air-bumps
• B01D 33/54 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by forces created by movement of the filter element involving vibrations
• B01D 33/62 - Handling the filter cake in the filter for purposes other than for regenerating for drying
• B01D 33/72 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation having feed or discharge devices for feeding
• B01D 33/76 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation having feed or discharge devices for discharging the filter cake, e.g. chutes
• B01D 33/80 - Accessories
• B01D 35/06 - Filters making use of electricity or magnetism
• E21B 21/06 - Arrangements for treating drilling fluids outside the borehole
• F26B 3/00 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat

Abstract

A drilling mud remediation and drilling cutting treatment device and method. There are three main components: a vacuum liquid solid separator; a pelletizer; and an induction furnace. The liquid solid separator has a seamless filter belt configured to carry a mixture of liquids and solids over a vacuum. A slurry comprised of drilling mud and cuttings is deposited on the filter belt. An applicator ensures that the slurry is deposited evenly across the entire filter belt at a uniform thickness. The vacuum removes most of the liquids for further treatment and reuse. The solids are transferred to a pelletizer which compacts them into relatively uniform pellets while removing much residual liquid. The pelletized cuttings are then passed through an induction furnace, which removes any residual liquids, renderings the cuttings safe for disposal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 33/48 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by flushing, e.g. counter-current air-bumps
• B01D 33/048 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with filtering bands or the like supported on cylinders which are pervious for filtering with endless filtering bands
• F26B 3/00 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat
• E21B 21/06 - Arrangements for treating drilling fluids outside the borehole
• B01D 33/80 - Accessories
• B01D 33/04 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with filtering bands or the like supported on cylinders which are impervious for filtering
• B01D 33/76 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation having feed or discharge devices for discharging the filter cake, e.g. chutes
• B01D 33/056 - Construction of filtering bands or supporting belts, e.g. devices for centering, mounting or sealing the filtering bands or the supporting belts
• B01D 33/72 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation having feed or discharge devices for feeding
• B01D 33/62 - Handling the filter cake in the filter for purposes other than for regenerating for drying
• B01D 33/54 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by forces created by movement of the filter element involving vibrations
• B01D 35/06 - Filters making use of electricity or magnetism

Abstract

A drilling mud remediation and drilling cutting treatment device and method. There are three main components: a vacuum liquid solid separator; a pelletizer; and an induction furnace. The liquid solid separator has a seamless filter belt configured to carry a mixture of liquids and solids over a vacuum. A slurry comprised of drilling mud and cuttings is deposited on the filter belt. An applicator ensures that the slurry is deposited evenly across the entire filter belt at a uniform thickness. The vacuum removes most of the liquids for further treatment and reuse. The solids are transferred to a pelletizer which compacts them into relatively uniform pellets while removing much residual liquid. The pelletized cuttings are then passed through an induction furnace, which removes any residual liquids, renderings the cuttings safe for disposal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 33/04 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with filtering bands or the like supported on cylinders which are impervious for filtering
• B01D 33/48 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by flushing, e.g. counter-current air-bumps
• B01D 33/056 - Construction of filtering bands or supporting belts, e.g. devices for centering, mounting or sealing the filtering bands or the supporting belts
• B01D 33/62 - Handling the filter cake in the filter for purposes other than for regenerating for drying
• B01D 33/66 - Handling the filter cake in the filter for purposes other than for regenerating for drying by gases or by heating
• B01D 33/76 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation having feed or discharge devices for discharging the filter cake, e.g. chutes