Shale shaker screens are an essential part of any drilling rig. They are used to remove solids from drilling mud, which helps to prevent formation damage and improve the efficiency of the drilling process.
In the past, there was no standard for shale shaker screens. This led to a variety of screen sizes and specifications, which made it challenging to ensure that the right screen was being used for the job. This could lead to problems such as clogged screens, lost production, and even safety hazards.
API 13C is a standard for shale shaker screens to address this issue. It specifies the physical properties of shale shaker screens, such as the cut point, conductance, and non-blanked area. This ensures that all API 13C-certified screens meet the same high standards, regardless of the manufacturer.
API 13C shale shaker screens offer a number of benefits, including:
Improved safety: API 13C certified screens are designed to prevent solids from clogging the screen, which can lead to a number of safety hazards, such as fires and explosions.
Increased efficiency: API 13C-certified screens are designed to allow drilling mud to flow freely, which helps to improve the efficiency of the drilling process.
Reduced costs: API 13C-certified screens are designed to last longer than non-compliant screens, which can help to reduce the overall cost of drilling operations.
When choosing an API 13C shale shaker screen, there are a few factors you need to consider:
The type of drilling mud you are using: Different types of drilling mud require different screen sizes. For example, water-based muds typically require a finer screen than oil-based muds.
The size of the solids you are trying to remove: The cut point of the screen determines the size of the solids that will be removed. For example, a screen with a cut point of 100 mesh will remove all solids larger than 100 mesh.
The flow rate of the drilling mud: The conductance of the screen determines how much drilling mud can flow through the screen per unit of time. For example, a screen with a conductance of 10 kD/mm will allow more drilling mud to flow through the screen than a screen with a conductance of 5 kD/mm.
Once you have considered these factors, you can choose the API 13C shale shaker screen that suits your needs.
GN Solids Control is the first API-certified shale shaker screen manufacturer in China. The feature of the GN shaker screen are:
Automatic Robot Welding of the steel frame to have better quality and consistency.
High-quality fiberglass to improve plastic quality and screen
temperature resistant to 140 °C degree.
The composite frame screen is repairable to save cost.
Compared to the metal frame, the composite frame’s useable area is 10% to 20 % larger.
Since the composite frame is covered by plastic, it is rust-resistant for long time storage up to over 5 years.
If you are interested in GN Shaker Screens, please send an email to samuel@gnsolidscontrol.co