GN Solids Control has finished manufacturing and full factory acceptance testing of two sets GNMS-1000GPM trailer-mounted mud recycling systems for a professional HDD contractor from the Middle East. This mobile solids control package is purpose-engineered for large-scale horizontal directional drilling crossing projects, delivering reliable, high-efficiency mud purification and drilling fluid recovery for trenchless jobsites.
The heavy-duty trailer integrated design stands out as its core advantage. All functional modules, including solids separation equipment, mud tanks, piping manifolds, transfer pumps and safety access platforms, are pre-assembled on a rugged trailer chassis. The whole unit can be towed directly to the construction site without complex disassembly. No concrete foundation is required for installation, so on-site hookup and commissioning can be completed rapidly. This feature perfectly matches HDD projects, which often face frequent site relocation and tight construction schedules.
The system adopts a mature three-stage solids separation process. At the first stage, shale shakers remove coarse drill cuttings from the incoming mud stream. Next, hydrocyclone desanders and desilters capture fine solid particles that pass through the shaker screens. After multi-stage purification, the clean drilling mud flows back to the rig circulation system for repeated use. With a rated processing capacity of 1000 GPM, it is powerful enough to support the circulation demand of large HDD rigs for long-distance river and pipeline crossings.
All key components are manufactured in accordance with API standards. Special design upgrades are applied to adapt to the harsh operating environment of the Middle East, such as high ambient temperature, strong sunlight and heavy dust. The system layout is well organized for easy inspection, maintenance and screen replacement, helping field crews reduce downtime.
By recycling drilling fluid on site, HDD operators can substantially cut consumption of bentonite and fresh water, lower the cost of waste cuttings haulage, and meet strict local environmental protection requirements. As a trusted supplier of solids control equipment, GN Solids Control keeps optimizing mud recycling solutions for HDD, TBM and other trenchless drilling projects worldwide. We provide flexible customization, factory testing and after-sales technical support to help clients achieve stable, cost-effective drilling operations.
