... monitored for density, particle size distribution, retort, rheology, and rheological properties and evaluated to determine the optimal equipment conditions to maximize solids control efficiency while minimizing loss of beads in the discharge stream. Variables included shaker screen sizes, flow rates...

.../transfer units 11 High-capacity, nonplugging storage tanks 1 Flexible hard-pipe system for simultaneous transfer to/from storage tanks 2 Cuttings transfer hoses for simultaneous discharge to vessel 1 Modular slop treatment unit Cuttings transport tanks on the vessel On the final well...

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... the source. Centrifuges and Dryers Reduce Presence of Non-Aqueous Fluids on Cuttings Drilling fluid type and local discharge requirements (in terms of the permitted level of non-aqueous fluids on cuttings) help determine the method for cuttings disposal offshore. For cuttings with non-aqueous fluids...

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... Abstract The loss of drilling mud past the primary sealing element of marine riser slip (telescoping) joints has been a recurring source of releases [or discharges] within industry. This paper discusses work processes and equipment arrangements the operator has implemented to improve...

... zero discharges to the sea. The principles of zero discharges, clean seas and co-existence with other industries will be fundamental for petroleum activities in the Barents Sea. Field data ■ Discovered: 1981 – 84 ■ Fields: Snøhvit / Albatross / Askeladd ■ Water depth: 250 – 340 m...

... Abstract As Yogi Berra is fond of saying, "it ain't over till it's over". During any oil-based mud drill cuttings treatment project, the task is not complete until the solids are clean and permanently disposed, the oil is clean and reused, and the water is clean and recycled or discharged...

... and accountability resulted in it proving impossible to complete development of a full management system and perform detailed documentation of compliance activities. The Regulatory Environment The Russian Regulations are extensive, detailed and complex and, as with the cuttings discharge issue, are sometimes...

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... and analyzed. It was originally hypothesized that the fluid in the test volume is heated by compression and heat transfer from the hot fluid added to the system. (The fluid at the CU discharge is significantly hotter than the fluid in the suction tank.) When the pressurized system is shut-in, the subsequent...

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... Besides these technical challenges, the job also had to follow stringent environmental requirements, which meant in effect that there had to be zero discharge of gasses or fluids including rainwater. The BHA was again deployed to drill the reservoir. The BHA was equipped with 8½-in. bit and 6...

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... in negotiations to determine how we could obtain approval for discharge of fluids and cuttings. This approval was allowed by classifying our operations as a research project utilizing Cook Inlet, Alaska, and Region Ten EPA Guidelines. It was designed to provide the Sakhalin Ecological Committee with data...

... of pumps which would have otherwise manifested itself offshore. Each component was uniquely tagged prior to disassembly to simplify subsequent reassembly offshore. The hotwork required for the tie-ins included major modifications to the cuttings and centrifuge discharge chutes, and this was scheduled...

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