Month: July 2026

GN Solids Control Delivers GNTBM-500B Slurry Separation System for Middle East TBM Project

GN Solids Control, a specialized manufacturer of solids control and slurry treatment equipment, has successfully shipped its GNTBM-500B slurry separation system to a major TBM project in the Middle East. The delivery, completed on July 15, 2026, reinforces the company’s position as a reliable supplier for tunneling and infrastructure construction projects across the Gulf region.

The GNTBM-500B system is purpose-built for large-scale TBM applications, delivering high-efficiency slurry treatment and solids removal performance in challenging construction environments. With a rated processing capacity of 500 cubic meters per hour, the system is engineered to handle the substantial slurry circulation volumes typical of urban metro tunnels, water conveyance pipelines, and other underground infrastructure projects.

Advanced Desand Technology for Optimal Slurry Quality

At the core of the GNTBM-500B system is its high-performance desand circuit, which utilizes large-capacity hydrocyclones to efficiently separate abrasive sand particles and coarse solids from the drilling fluid. The multi-stage treatment process—comprising primary vibratory screening, desanding cyclones, desilting cyclones, —ensures that recycled slurry maintains consistent rheological properties throughout the tunneling operation.

By effectively controlling sand content and particle size distribution, the system helps reduce wear on TBM cutter heads, slurry pumps, and downstream equipment, extending service life and lowering maintenance costs for contractors. The treated slurry also supports better face stability and improved tunneling progress rates, contributing to overall project schedule efficiency.

Engineered for Middle East Field Conditions

The GNTBM-500B system is designed with Middle East operational requirements in mind, featuring high-temperature rated electrical components, dust-protected control cabinets, and corrosion-resistant structural finishes. The skid-mounted modular configuration enables rapid on-site assembly and disassembly, allowing project teams to mobilize equipment efficiently between job sites—a key advantage for the region’s fast-track construction programs.

GN Solids Control maintains a dedicated regional service network across the Middle East, with local technical engineers available for on-site commissioning, operator training, and routine maintenance support. The company’s regional parts warehouse stocks commonly used consumables and spare components, ensuring prompt delivery and minimizing equipment downtime during critical project phases.

As infrastructure investment continues to accelerate across GCC countries, GN Solids Control remains committed to delivering engineered slurry treatment solutions that meet international quality standards and address the specific demands of Middle East tunneling projects. The company anticipates further equipment deliveries to regional TBM and horizontal directional drilling projects throughout the second half of 2026.

GN 22 Inch Decanter Centrifuge for Africa Tank Bottom Oily Sludge Treatment

In Africa’s oil and gas industry, tank bottom oily sludge has long been a major operational and environmental challenge. Accumulated during long-term crude oil storage and transportation, this sludge features high viscosity, complex composition, and mixed impurities of oil, water, and solid sediments. Traditional manual cleaning and simple filtration methods are inefficient, costly, and prone to causing soil and water pollution, failing to meet local environmental regulations and resource recycling demands. To solve this pain point, the GN 22 Inch Decanter Centrifuge has emerged as a reliable, high-efficiency solution tailored for African on-site oily sludge treatment.
The core strength of the GN 22-inch decanter centrifuge lies in its continuous and precise three-phase separation performance. Equipped with a large-diameter rotary bowl and optimized 8.5-degree beach angle design, the equipment extends the dewatering and drying zone, generating powerful high G-force centrifugal force during high-speed operation. It can efficiently separate oil, water, and solid impurities from tank bottom sludge in one continuous process. The built-in screw conveyor steadily discharges dry solid sediments, while purified oil and water are output through independent channels respectively, realizing thorough resource separation and reuse.
Adaptability to harsh African working conditions makes this centrifuge stand out in local oilfield projects. The key contact parts and bowl are made of duplex stainless steel, delivering excellent corrosion resistance and wear resistance to cope with high-viscosity, impurity-rich oily sludge with fluctuating properties. Supported by VFD variable frequency control systems, operators can flexibly adjust the bowl speed and differential speed according to actual sludge conditions, ensuring stable and efficient separation results under diverse working conditions. Moreover, its simplified structural design greatly reduces daily maintenance difficulty and downtime, perfectly matching the demand for stable long-term operation of African oilfield facilities.
Beyond operational efficiency, the equipment brings outstanding economic and environmental benefits. It effectively recycles reusable crude oil from waste sludge, maximizing resource utilization and reducing raw material waste. Meanwhile, it minimizes the volume of solid waste requiring subsequent disposal, cutting transportation and harmless treatment costs. By eliminating random sludge discharge, it also helps local oil enterprises reduce environmental pollution risks and comply with sustainable development standards.
In conclusion, the GN 22 Inch Decanter Centrifuge integrates high efficiency, durability and energy conservation, perfectly adapting to the characteristics of African tank bottom oily sludge. It is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly core equipment for local oilfield waste treatment and resource recycling.

GN Solids Control Ships Vacuum Degasser and Shale Shaker to Middle East Client

 

GN Solids Control, a leading manufacturer of solids control and drilling waste management equipment, has recently completed a significant order delivery to a valued client in the Middle East. The shipment includes two core products essential for efficient drilling fluid processing: a GN Vacuum Degasser and a GN Shale Shaker, both dispatched on July 7, 2026.

High-Performance Shale Shaker for Primary Solids Separation

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GN Solids Control Delivers Full Hydraulic Driven Drilling Fluid Centrifuges & Vertical Cuttings Dryers to Asian Clients

Release Date: July 03, 2026 | Industry: Drilling Mud Solids Control

On July 03, 2026, GN Solids Control completed the manufacturing and shipment of a batch of high-performance solids separation equipment, including FHD Decanter Centrifuge and VCD Vertical Cuttings Dryer, which are scheduled to be delivered to multiple Asian drilling service contractors within one week. This shipment marks another major bulk order of full hydraulic solids separation machines for regional oil, gas and horizontal directional drilling projects across Southeast and West Asia.

The FHD Decanter Centrifuge adopts a fully hydraulic drive structure instead of traditional belt and gear motor configurations, delivering stable torque output under variable mud density and flow conditions. It effectively separates fine solid particles ranging from 2 to 7 microns in drilling fluid, protecting downstream processing equipment and extending the service life of whole mud purification circuits. Operators can adjust rotation speed and differential speed steplessly via hydraulic control panels, reducing on-site maintenance frequency and downtime compared with conventional centrifugal models.

Matching with the decanter centrifuge units, the VCD Vertical Cuttings Dryer handles saturated drill cuttings discharged from primary separation equipment such as shale shakers and desanders. It removes free liquid from waste cuttings to lower waste discharge weight and cut transportation and disposal costs for Asian operators facing strict local environmental protection regulations. The vertical layout saves valuable rig floor space, while its wear-resistant alloy liners extend service cycles under continuous high-load operation.

Asian clients selected this full hydraulic equipment series mainly due to its strong adaptability to high-viscosity clay mud and high-density weighted drilling fluid widely used in local onshore drilling and HDD projects. All units comply with international explosion-proof standards and pass factory full-load running tests before packaging. GN’s after-sales team will provide on-site assembly guidance, operational training and one-year core component warranty after equipment arrival.

As a professional manufacturer dedicated to complete drilling solids control solutions, GN Solids Control keeps upgrading hydraulic-driven separation equipment to meet growing demands for low-consumption, high-efficiency waste management in Asia and global markets. This batch delivery further consolidates the brand’s market share of advanced centrifuge and cuttings drying equipment within Asian energy service sectors.

Related Products: FHD Decanter Centrifuge, VCD Vertical Cuttings Dryer, Integrated Mud Cleaning System

 

 

 

Potato slices flushing water starch separation centrifuge for domestic food plant

The potato processing industry has seen booming demand for crispy potato chips, fries and deep-fried potato snacks across domestic food plants. One universal pain point troubling most processors is residual starch on sliced potatoes. Without proper cleaning and recycling, free starch ruins product quality, wastes water resources and raises environmental treatment costs. The potato slices flushing water starch separation centrifuge is engineered to tackle these challenges, becoming a vital piece of equipment for small and medium-sized domestic food factories.Traditional potato processing relies on long-time water soaking and static sedimentation pools to wash off starch. This outdated method requires large workshop areas, massive water input and extra workers to clean sediment regularly. Worse still, starch mixed in wastewater cannot be fully recovered, leading to lost by-product profits and high pollution load for sewage treatment systems. The all-in-one flushing and centrifugal separation machine completely upgrades this outdated production flow.
The equipment operates in a continuous automatic cycle. Freshly cut potato slices first pass through the circulating water flushing section, where high-speed water flow washes away free starch attached to slice surfaces. Clean potato slices are transported to the next cooking or frying procedure. Meanwhile, starch-rich flushing water flows into the centrifugal separation drum. Under powerful centrifugal force, fine starch particles gather and discharge as thick starch slurry, which can be dried, packaged and sold as a profitable secondary product. The filtered clean water is recycled back to the flushing tank, forming a closed water circulation system.
Built with food-grade 304 stainless steel, this centrifuge fully meets domestic food hygiene standards. Its compact layout fits limited factory space, with low power consumption and stable continuous operation suitable for daily mass production. In terms of practical benefits, it removes more than 90% surface starch to prevent potato slices from sticking together during frying, ensuring uniform golden color and crisp taste of finished snacks. Water recycling cuts fresh water usage greatly, while recovered starch brings stable extra income to food manufacturers.
From an environmental perspective, this centrifuge effectively reduces organic matter in discharged wastewater, helping domestic food plants comply with local environmental protection policies and avoid fines. It also lowers labor input, as automatic separation eliminates manual cleaning of sediment tanks.
For domestic food plant owners aiming to improve product competitiveness, cut operating costs and achieve green production, the potato slices flushing water starch separation centrifuge is a cost-efficient long-term investment. As the potato snack market keeps growing, this integrated separation device will continue to support local food manufacturers in boosting production efficiency and maximizing economic benefits.