Testing the Shale Shaker System for Enhanced Working

 

No doubt, a Shale shaker is important in separating mud from drilling solids, on the rig. The smaller solids are separated from the larger solids as they (smaller solids) pass through the mesh screen and the larger ones stay on the screen bed, getting removed later. The smaller solids that passed through the mesh are again purified in the mud tank. Thus, it is important that the shaker screen selected must match your drilling requirements. However, the selection of the shaker screen also depends on its G-force. The g-force number states the vibration speed of the shale shaker screen bed.

Thus, while selecting the shale shaker, in addition to your drilling requirements, the shale shaker system testing should also be considered and checked. Most of the companies that manufacture shale shaker screen tests its G force number before shipping it. Moreover, most of the companies that use a Shale Shaker Screen also test the shaker’s system through a G-Force Testing Meter. They also check the shale shaker’s appearance for a better and rightful selection of the screen.

Testing the Shale Shaker’s Appearance

Most of the manufacturing companies that produce shale shakers test the shaker’s appearance before shipping it. Additionally, many companies that use shale shakers also check the shaker’s outer details such as the installation of a vibrating motor and its current, the strip quality, the spring and jacking system, and the overall quality of the shale shaker system.

Testing a shale shaker before accepting it or shipping it is considered important to prevent yourself from any future complications. 

Testing the Shale Shaker’s G Force

The G force number helps in the comparison of shale shakers. The traditional shale shakers generate a G force of less than 3, Fine-screen Shale Shaker generate a G force from 4 to 6. Some Shale Shakers even generate a G force of 8. The higher the G force, the greater the solid separation. Unfortunately, the higher G force reduces the shaker’s screen life.

Most of the shakers work with vibratory motors at a constant speed, producing constant output force. With the increase in the rate of motor rotation or stroke, the G-factor will also increase and the decrease in stroke or rate of the motor rotation will decrease the G-factor.

Final Consideration

A shale shaker, being essential machinery on an oil rig, is important to maintain for the better separation process. Every machine works best if they are in good condition. The same phenomenon is applied to a shale shaker as well. Though every manufacturer tests their shale shakers before shipping it to its relevant destination, it is the duty of the receiver as well to do the shale shaker’s system testing before accepting the machine.