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Shear Blender

Concept
Using properly conditioned drilling fluids will improve drilling performance, and reduce the amount and cost of fluid additives required. Compared to conventional methods, Shear Blender high speed mixing technology decreases mixing time and significantly improves mixing efficiency. Existing mixing hoppers requires high velocity inflow to create a zone of relatively low pressure, which creates suction, drawing additives into the void space. The unique design of Shear Blender does not require a high pressure/high velocity input.

How It Works
The fluid enters the Shear Blender via a 2-in. line or hose. The dry powdered or liquid additives are fed through the hopper where a high speed impeller imparts an intense mechanical force and thoroughly mixes and blends the chemical additives with the incoming fluid. The homogenized fluid exits the mixer at high velocity and discharges back into the drilling fluid system.

 

Benefits

• Reduces the amount of additives needed to maintain fluid properties
• Optimize system chemical properties
• Minimizes “fish eyes” in hard-to-mix products
• Energy Efficient
• Speeds up drilling fluid preparation time
• Economic benefits through product efficiencies and time savings
• Rugged stainless steel design will withstand harsh environment
• Simple to operate
• Small footprint makes it ideal for any offshorelocation
• Can be installed readily on any drilling rig