No Drilling without Mud
Mud, as a cooling agent for drilling as well as sealing material for drill holes, is an important resource for the development of oil and gas deposits. Due to varying soil conditions and drill holes that are adapted to the raw material deposits, different compositions of liquid mud are required. Good quality and continuous availability guarantee cost-effective drilling and trouble-free conveyance of the coveted raw materials.
Non-Contact Level Measurement in Mud Pits with the VEGAPULS 66
The different kinds of mud are stored in various tanks, the so-called mud pits. Agitators in the tanks stir the mud and ensure a constant composition. The levels in the mud pits are measured with VEGAPULS 66 non-contact radar sensors. This measurement delivers reliable results even in case of extreme tank fouling and fluctuating pressures and temperatures. The sensor is maintenance-free and can be easily mounted from above.
VEGAWELL 72 for Density Measurement in Mud
Beside its composition, the density of the mud is an essential criterion for its successful implementation on offshore platforms. Two VEGAWELL 72 hydrostatic pressure transmitters, mounted at a defined height, precisely determine the density in the mud storage tanks. Its design as a suspension pressure transmitter makes easy installation possible from above. Oil and seawater resistant materials, combined with a ceramic measuring cell, guarantee maximum reliability.
Non-Contact Density Measurement with the DSG
The mud is important for low-resistance tunneling as well as sealing. During transport into the bore hole, the density of the mud is checked again by means of a radioactive measurement. At pressures up to 13053 psi (900 bar), the DSG makes non-contact measurement possible directly on the conveyor pipes without disturbing or interrupting the flow of mud. The sensor as well as the radioactive source are mounted on the outside of the pipe. Through precise adaptation of the radioactive source and gauge to the application, the lowest possible radiation exposure for humans and for the environment is guaranteed.
