BAKER HUGHES - Drilling Fluids Reference Manual

MECHANICAL SOLIDS CONTROL
Figure 10 - 10 Closed Loop Solids System – Weighted Fluids
Typical Equipment Configurations
Figures 10-11, 10-12, 10-13, and 10-14 describe the proper arrangement of equipment for common
drilling situations. Note that the figures also indicate the positioning of the weirs between the
compartments to control the flow direction of the fluid being processed.
Figure 10 - 11 Unweighted Fluid: Centrifuge Processing Active System
BAKER HUGHES DRILLING FLUIDS
REVISION 2006 10-20
REFERENCE MANUAL