Why do you need Vertical Cuttings Dryer?
In the process of oil drilling and shale gas extraction, the high oil content of drilling cuttings not only wastes resources, but also poses environmental compliance risks. Vertical Cuttings Dryer (VCD) is a highly efficient solid control device designed to solve this problem. Through centrifugal force and vibration, the residual oil-based mud in drilling cuttings is separated and recovered, so that drilling cuttings meet environmental emission standards, while significantly reducing treatment costs.
Our Vertical Cuttings Dryer core strengths
✅ Efficient sludge separation
Using the dual technology of high-speed rotation and vibrating screening, the oil content of drilling cuttings can be reduced to less than 5%, and the recovery rate of oil-based mud can be greatly improved.
✅ Energy saving and environmental protection, in line with international standards
Comply with EPA, OSHA and other environmental regulations, reduce hazardous waste treatment, reduce carbon emissions, and help green drilling.
✅ Low maintenance, long life
Wear-resistant alloy lining, corrosion resistant design, suitable for high salt, high corrosion conditions.
Automatic control system, reduce manual intervention, reduce operation and maintenance costs.
✅ Modular design, flexible adaptation
It can be integrated into the drilling solid control system or run as a standalone unit, suitable for a variety of scenarios such as land and offshore drilling platforms.
Typical application field
Offshore/onshore oil drilling (especially for oil-based mud systems)
Shale gas and tight oil exploitation
Directional drilling (HDD) and CBM development
Drilling waste disposal center
Customer case
After a Middle East oilfield adopted our Vertical Cuttings Dryer:
✔ Drilling cuttings oil content decreased from 12% to 3%, oil base mud recovery increased by 40%
✔ Save $500,000+ in annual waste disposal costs
✔ Pass environmental audits to avoid high fines
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Whether you need stand-alone equipment or complete solid control system integration, we can provide customized solutions and support on-site installation and technical training.