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The oil and gas industry, decades ago in some locations onshore, used eath dug open pits to store and treat drilling fluids with the main concern being the costs associated with construction, decommissioning, environmental hazards and excessive drilling fluid costs.
The oil and gas industry, decades ago in some locations onshore, used eath dug open pits to store and treat drilling fluids with the main concern being the costs associated with construction, decommissioning, environmental hazards and excessive drilling fluid costs.
The closed-loop drilling fluid management systems offer a cost-effective and efficient solution that promotes drilling fluid recycling and the proper disposal of the solid waste.
The closed-loop drilling fluid management systems offer a cost-effective and efficient solution that promotes drilling fluid recycling and the proper disposal of the solid waste.
Here is how a land rig in the desert of New Mexico looks like.
Here is how a land rig in the desert of New Mexico looks like.
The closed-loop waste management system is replacing this is earth dug pit...
The closed-loop waste management system is replacing this is earth dug pit...
...with this much compactly contained dry cuttings safer storage place.
...with this much compactly contained dry cuttings safer storage place.
The working principle of the open pits is gravity settling. Closed-loop waste management is about enhancing the settling process by mechanical means.
The working principle of the open pits is gravity settling. Closed-loop waste management is about enhancing the settling process by mechanical means.
Introducing centrifuges and dewatering systems, the drilling fluid volume can be dramatically reduced and contained into metal holding tanks and the most important aspect is the possibility to efficiently recycle it.
Introducing centrifuges and dewatering systems, the drilling fluid volume can be dramatically reduced and contained into metal holding tanks and the most important aspect is the possibility to efficiently recycle it.
In this case, in New Mexico, environmental regulations had a significant impact and the transition from open pits to closed-loop systems was rapid and overwhelming. At least 5 drilling rigs needed to be upgraded at the same time.
In this case, in New Mexico, environmental regulations had a significant impact and the transition from open pits to closed-loop systems was rapid and overwhelming. At least 5 drilling rigs needed to be upgraded at the same time.
Introducing the lab testing, data collection, daily reporting and SC personnel training was ConstantinConsulting contribution to the new closed-loop waste management system.
Introducing the lab testing, data collection, daily reporting and SC personnel training was ConstantinConsulting contribution to the new closed-loop waste management system.
Reaching some rigs required 3-4 hours of driving and implementing a proper lab testing facility couldn't be done right away.
Reaching some rigs required 3-4 hours of driving and implementing a proper lab testing facility couldn't be done right away.
As a temporary solution, a mobile sampling system was implemented.
As a temporary solution, a mobile sampling system was implemented.
In 2005 wireless communication was in its infancy but ConstantinConsulting always finds a solution.
In 2005 wireless communication was in its infancy but ConstantinConsulting always finds a solution.
Hard wired internet access to a car from a truck-mounted satellite antenna.
Hard wired internet access to a car from a truck-mounted satellite antenna.
Despite time constraints, huge working load, long distances and communication limitations, ConstantinConsulting always searches for the best solutions for his clients.
Despite time constraints, huge working load, long distances and communication limitations, ConstantinConsulting always searches for the best solutions for his clients.
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