What is Mud Preparation Mixer？

The mud mixing machine is new type of solids control equipment independently developed by TR Solids Control. Composed of mud mixing hopper and turbine shear pump, it is mainly designed for high-efficiency preparation, shearing, dispersion and hydration of drilling mud and polymers. This versatile equipment is widely applied in oil drilling, shield construction and tunnel engineering projects.

As an innovative solids control device independently R&D by Xi'an TR Solids Control, the mud mixing machine is specifically engineered for efficient mud preparation, shear dispersion and hydration regulation. Integrated with mud mixing hopper and turbine shear pump, it serves a broad range of engineering scenarios including oil drilling, metro shield tunneling, tunnel excavation and construction pile foundations. Its performance directly determines mud stability, wellbore protection effects and operational efficiency during construction processes.

The mud shear pump undertakes the core function of high-intensity shearing and dispersion. It generates strong shear force through high-speed rotating impellers and special shear plates, which can fully hydrate and disperse polymer materials, clay, bentonite and other components to optimize mud performance. This sophisticated design significantly improves the utilization rate of mud treatment agents. Through continuous stirring and shearing, it prevents the sedimentation of solid particles and maintains the uniformity and stability of the mud system, laying a solid foundation for adapting mud properties to diverse geological conditions. Additionally, the shear pump is equipped with a variable frequency speed control system, allowing flexible adjustment of shear intensity according to different geological formations such as soft soil, sand layers and rock stratum. Its core components are made of wear-resistant stainless steel and imported sealed bearings, making it suitable for continuous operation requirements.

The mud mixing hopper (jet mud mixing device) focuses on precise mud mixing and performance regulation. It utilizes high-speed liquid flow to fully transport materials into the shear pipe for dispersion and mixing, promoting uniform hydration of the mud. Furthermore, it can accurately control mud density, viscosity and filtration loss performance through parameter adjustment, serving as a key equipment for the preparation of weighted drilling fluids and the adaptive adjustment of mud properties for different working conditions. In practical applications, this component can cooperate with the shear pump to complete mud volume expansion and performance fine-tuning. For instance, in oil drilling or shield construction projects, it can adjust mud density in real time according to formation pressure requirements, ensuring borehole wall stability and preventing collapse and leakage.

The combination of the mud mixing hopper and shear pump forms high-efficiency integrated jet shear-mixing device, realizing closed-loop full-process mud pretreatment workflow of "raw material suction - high-intensity shearing - precise mixing - performance regulation". Meanwhile, it ensures continuous stability during the mud circulation process.

Currently, the mud mixing machine developed by TR Solids Control has been applied in metro construction projects in more than 20 cities across China, covering various scenarios such as shield tunnels, connecting passages and station foundation pits. Relying on its adaptability to complex working conditions and stable performance, it has become core equipment in mud treatment and polymer hydration processes. In engineering practice, scientific operation and reasonable configuration of this solids control equipment can significantly improve mud performance, save raw materials, reduce costs, and ensure mud stability and efficiency in oil drilling and shield construction projects.