Mud Tank

Mud Tank stores drilling fluid within the mud circulation system. Installed downstream of solids control equipment, it supplies mud to the suction side of the mud pump.

TR supplies mud tanks for oilfield drilling, HDD, coalbed methane exploration, and trenchless applications. The range includes tanks for storage, mixing, replenishment, chemical dosing, cooling, and mud recovery.

Mud Tank Specifications

Typical Dimension Range

Tank Structure & Mud Flow

Mud tanks are fabricated from welded steel plate and structural sections. The tank body uses flat or corrugated construction, with flat or conical bottoms.

Single- or multi-compartment layouts separate receiving, settling, mixing, and suction areas. A sand trap can be included where heavier solids need to settle before the mud reaches the suction compartment.

Agitators keep active compartments mixed. Mud guns provide additional agitation and bottom cleaning. Centrifugal or transfer pumps move drilling fluid between compartments and external process lines.

The deck uses anti-slip steel plate and grating, with access ladders, manholes, and foldable guardrails. Ladder steps use anti-slip grating with side handrails.

A clean-water line around the deck supports routine cleaning. I-beam main members and structural sections form the skid base for site handling and installation.

Product Features

• Qualified steel materials: Steel plate can be sourced from Shougang, Baosteel, Tangsteel, and other qualified suppliers.

• Welding and inspection: Tank welds undergo NDT during fabrication, followed by a water-filled leak test.

• Integrated manifolds: Mixing, mud-gun, suction, transfer, and replenishment manifolds are built into the tank assembly, reducing field piping work.

• Centralized electrical control: A centralized control arrangement is available for motor-driven auxiliaries.

Applications

• Oil & Gas Drilling

  Mud tanks provide storage and circulation capacity within the solids control and mud pump system. Multi-compartment layouts support receiving, settling, mixing, and suction.

• Horizontal Directional Drilling

  HDD mud tanks receive recovered drilling fluid for storage, mixing, and reuse. Skid-mounted and truck-mounted designs suit mobile trenchless operations.

• Shield Tunneling & Pipe Jacking

  Mud recovery tanks receive returned slurry for temporary storage, transfer, reuse, or further treatment. Internal compartments and process connections match the slurry handling layout.

Mud Tank Selection

• Required tank capacity and working volume

• Number of tanks in the circulation system

• Storage, mixing, settling, suction, or recovery functions

• Required compartment arrangement

• Connection locations for pumps and other equipment

• Mounting and site layout requirements

TR Manufacturing & Quality Control

TR manufactures mud tanks for oilfield drilling, HDD, and trenchless applications. Our production covers steel fabrication, structural welding, tank assembly, inspection, coating, and process manifold integration.

For a project quotation, provide the required tank capacity, mud circulation layout, equipment connections, and site constraints.