Water well and geothermal drilling play a vital role in meeting the world’s growing demand for clean water and sustainable energy. However, people often overlook one significant aspect of successful drilling operations: effective control of solids.
Solids control, of course, means the critical process of managing and removing unwanted particles from drilling fluids. It helps ensure the efficiency and longevity of the drilling equipment and the overall success of the operation. Effective solids control can range from the simple and traditional mud pan or pit, up to expensive mechanical equipment utilizing shakers, cones and even in critical operations centrifuges.