My last article focused on the case of the usage of solid control equipment in your drilling operation. For this article, I would like to explore the different options available for you to add mechanical solid control to your drilling program. I talked to four solids control system subject matter experts to supplement my opinions and experiences with that of others who may have greater experience in building, selecting, maintaining, and running solid control equipment.
I would like to thank all four of these gentlemen for providing me with insights into their knowledge of solid control equipment and operations: Thank you, John Miller (CEO of Mud Technology International), Kenneth Martinez (Owner of Mud Puppy Corporation), Jim LaPorte (Owner of Mud Slayer Manufacturing), and Derek Anderson (President of Drilling Equipment Resources, Inc.) for your professionalism and willingness to share your knowledge.