Method and apparatus for remediating drilling mud and treating drilling cuttings

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11344828
APP PUB NO 20180326330A1
SERIAL NO

16042745

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A drilling mud remediation and drilling cutting treatment device and method. There are three main components: a vacuum liquid solid separator; a pelletizer; and an induction furnace. The liquid solid separator has a seamless filter belt configured to carry a mixture of liquids and solids over a vacuum. A slurry comprised of drilling mud and cuttings is deposited on the filter belt. An applicator ensures that the slurry is deposited evenly across the entire filter belt at a uniform thickness. The vacuum removes most of the liquids for further treatment and reuse. The solids are transferred to a pelletizer which compacts them into relatively uniform pellets while removing much residual liquid. The pelletized cuttings are then passed through an induction furnace, which removes any residual liquids, renderings the cuttings safe for disposal.

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SCHELLSTEDE-LEE INTERESTS LLC400 S RAMPART BLVD STE 400 LAS VEGAS NV 89145

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Schellstede, Herman New Iberia, US 2 0

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