公开(公告)号：US20180266199A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15758343

申请日：2016-10-10

Applicant: M-I L.L.C.

Inventor： John H. Fedders ,  Ben Lanning Holton

IPC: E21B21/08

Abstract: A system, an apparatus and a method for adjusting a weir control the rate and/or speed at which drilling fluid feeds a separator. Multiple separators are typically used in parallel to process fluid returning from the well. A distribution manifold directs fluid to each separator. The weir is positioned within a feeder on an inlet end of the separator and connects to an attachment plate within the feeder. The distribution manifold or other flow control mechanism operates in combination with the weir. Adjustment apparatuses control the height of the weir to determine the rate the fluid flows onto the separator. The adjustment apparatuses provide mechanical and/or automated operation of the weir. Various profiles of the weir and adjustments of the height of the weir within the feeder increase and/or decrease the speed of the fluid as the fluid spills into the separator.

公开(公告)号：US20180179837A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-28

申请号：US15756584

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: M-I L.L.C.

Inventor： Ben Lanning Holton ,  Mitchell Landwehr ,  John H. Fedders

IPC: E21B21/06 ,  B01D35/20 ,  B07B1/28

Abstract: A system including a vibratory separator includes at least one screen and a pressure differential system. The pressure differential system includes a pressure differential generating device, a tray coupled to the pressure differential generating device, and an adjustable mounting mechanism configured to couple the tray within the vibratory separator and adjust a distance between the tray and the at least one screen of the vibratory separat- or.