DURAFLO Screens for KING COBRA VENOM Shaker Last Twice as Long As Conventional Screens | SLB

DURAFLO Screens for KING COBRA VENOM Shaker Last Twice as Long As Conventional Screens

Published: 03/11/2016

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DURAFLO Screens for KING COBRA VENOM Shaker Last Twice as Long As Conventional Screens
Testing proved that the DURAFLO screens (left) handled the full flow rate at the drilling ROP of 131 ft/h and lasted on average 55 hours compared with the conventional screens’ (right) life of 23.5 hours. Additionally, the DURAFLO screens discarded 55% more solids versus the conventional screens over the same time frame, indicating that the screens performed more work before requiring replacement.
Location
United States, North America, Onshore
Details

Well type
Oil producer
 
Hole size
8 1/2-in casing
 
Lithology
Shale and claystone
 
Test interval, ft MD
10,500–14,200
 
Total depth, ft MD
15,321
 
Mud type
Oil-based mud
 
Average ROP, ft/h
131
 
Flow rate, gpm
570
 
Shaker type
BRANDT
KING COBRA
VENOM Shakers

Background

An operator sought to compare the performance of conventional screens versus DURAFLO composite replacement screens in a side-by-side test. M-I SWACO conducted a full vibratory systems analysis test on three BRANDT KING COBRA VENOM shakers. Screen replacement, gasket condition, and mesh wear were evaluated at an equivalent flow rate of 570 gpm and deck angles for unbiased results.

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