Decanter centrifuges are used to process un-weighted and weighted, water-based and oil-based drilling fluids (muds). Mechanical energy is utilized to increase the gravitational force exerted on solids that are present in the mud. The Decanter Centrifuges are able to apply over 3,000 G-forces on the liquid/solids mixture, which separates the heavier solids from the lighter solids in the carrier fluid. Mechanical separation of solids from the mud system through the use of a decanter centrifuge is a highly-effective means of maintaining proper mud weight and viscosity.

When used in conjunction with other solids control equipment, the decanter centrifuge enables users to maintain the mud properties within the prescribed range as per the drilling program. Typically, the decanting centrifuge is the final processing unit in the arrangement of solids control equipment. The centrifuge is preceded by gumbo removal equipment (if utilized), Shale Shakers, Mud Cleaners (if utilized), Vacuum degassers, and Hydrocyclones.

• Oilfield drilling mud
• Barite recovery
• Fines separation
• Dewatering of sludges and suspensions
• Crude tank bottoms
• Oily sludge
• Sewage sludge
• Industrial waste streams