In this episode, Frank asks about the dreaded plugged hydrocyclone. Host and drilling expert talks about solutions to roping and plugging when using hydrocyclones as part of a drilling program. It’s Ask Brock 233.
“Let’s pull out the whiteboard for a minute,” Yordy says. “Understand that our solids control unit needs to be able to separate everything that is larger than 74 microns with a scalping screen — or we need to be able to have them settle out of the settling pit.” Otherwise, he adds, someone grabs a Phillips and takes the situation into their own hands when cones inevitably plug.