Mud Shear Pump and Mixing Hopper for Drilling Mud Recycling System

In the process of drilling mud recycling, efficient mud treatment is critical, it directly impacts overall drilling efficiency and operational costs. The mud shear pump and mixing hopper play irreplaceable roles, and their performance is pivotal to enhancing mud treatment outcomes.

Turbine shear pump (also known as drilling fluid shear pump) is one of equipment for preparing drilling fluid in drilling fluid circulation system. It can rapidly break down large particles into fine fragments, significantly improving the uniformity of solid-liquid mixtures. Through high-speed rotating impeller and specially designed flow channel, mud shear pump exerts intense shearing, stirring, and dispersing effects on the liquid-solid mixture entering pump. Field application results show that treating drilling fluid with mud shear pump can reduce bentonite consumption by over 20%. It also improves drilling fluid filtration performance and mud cake quality, enhances gel strength, effectively protects wellbores, and prevents reservoir contamination, ultimately optimizing drilling fluid performance substantially. In practical operations, mud shear pump is often paired with mixing hopper to work synergistically in drilling mud recycling system.

Mixing hopper is specialized device for mud blending, primarily composed of nozzle, mixing chamber, venturi tube, feeding hopper, and butterfly valve. High-velocity fluid enters the nozzle through inlet reducer joint and is injected into the mixing chamber at high speed. Meanwhile, required mud additives (such as barite powder, bentonite, salt, and drilling fluid chemicals) are fed into the mixing chamber via the feeding hopper to mix with fluid. The blended mud then flows through venturi tube into mud tanks or other storage equipment. The function of mixing hopper is to achieve rapid and uniform mixing of drilling fluid with its additives. This optimized mixing process improves drilling fluid quality, cuts down additive consumption, and lowers mud costs. Featuring fast feeding speed and strong mixing capacity, the mixing hopper meets demands of diverse drilling conditions and is indispensable component in drilling mud recycling systems.

Jet mud mixing device (mud preparation unit) integrates shear pump, mixing hopper, and electric control cabinet. This integrated system enables rapid and homogeneous mixing of drilling fluid with additives, optimizing drilling fluid quality, maximizing additive effectiveness, and reducing dosage to lower operational costs. Currently, our mud shear mixing devices are widely applied in metro shield tunneling projects, in addition to oilfield drilling operations.

Advantages of TR Solids Control’s Mud Shear Pump

1. The pump body is made of wear-resistant alloy cast iron, ensuring an extended service life.

2. Bearings are sourced from SKF, world-renowned brand, guaranteeing superior quality and reliability.

3. Adopts combined sealing system, mechanical seals as primary solution and packing seals as backup. The mechanical seals are made of cemented carbide, boasting service life 5 times longer than conventional seals.

4. The pump casing features thickened wall and is manufactured via precision casting, delivering excellent wear resistance.

5. Imported fluororubber oil seals are used for efficient heat dissipation, ensuring the stable operation of the pump.

6. Equipped with custom-designed impellers and shear plates, the pump achieves shear efficiency of over 95%. The impellers are made of high-chromium alloy, and shear plates are crafted from stainless steel, providing outstanding wear and corrosion resistance.

Advantages of TR Solids Control’s Jet Mud Mixing Device

1. High Efficiency: With powerful shearing force, it enables rapid and uniform mixing of high-viscosity materials, significantly boosting mixing efficiency.

2. Wide Applicability: Capable of handling various materials with different viscosities, including bentonite, drilling mud, and oilfield chemicals. It is suitable for multiple fields such as oil drilling, shield tunneling, and chemical engineering.

3. Precise Control: The device allows accurate adjustment of shearing force and flow rate to meet the requirements of different materials, achieving high-precision mixing and shearing effects.

4. Energy-Saving & Eco-Friendly: It accomplishes high-efficiency mixing with low energy consumption, saving energy resources, reducing material waste, and minimizing environmental impact, aligning with green construction standards.

The mud shear pump and mixing hopper are essential equipment for drilling mud recycling systems, while jet mud mixing device is highly practical mud blending solution. With exceptional mixing and shearing capabilities, these products enhance drilling fluid quality, reduce mud costs, and improve drilling efficiency. They demonstrate enormous application potential across various industries and play crucial role in drilling mud recycling systems, providing robust support for the smooth progress of drilling projects.