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Triple-deck shale shaker

High-efficiency, adaptable shaker in a compact package

The MD-3 triple-deck shale shaker by M-I SWACO offers an ideal combination of high efficiency, flexibility and space optimization. Changing drilling conditions necessitate immediate, flexible solids-control solutions. Environmental requirements demand up-to-the-minute conformance with ever-tightening criteria. Rig space, especially offshore but also onshore, is at an all-time premium as more and more technology crowds the work area. Not at all least significant is the matter of high drilling costs and the resulting need to recover and reuse expensive base fluids.

Full shaker automation

The full shaker automation package for the MD-3 triple-deck shale shaker enables operators to enhance the efficiency of the shakers and screen operation while reducing the HSE implications of the typical shaker house. Reduction of exposed personnel to noise, fumes, and vibration is 60% to 70%. Package components include parallel MD-3 shakers, computer server control system, and shaker sensor modules for each shaker. This full automation package enhances the remote manual function to promote real-time automatic operation of the entire shaker system by bringing shakers on- or offline to most efficiently handle the drilling program.

Adjustable for changing drilling conditions

The three decks of the MD-3 shale shaker can be instantly adjusted to enable flexible control of fluid pool depth and beach length in a variety of drilling conditions. The normal mode is a progressive elliptical motion that maximizes cuttings retention time and screen life. The capacity mode is a balanced elliptical motion that is primarily used during fluid surges and periods of heavy solids loading.

Ideal for wellbore strengthening

During wellbore fracture or stress cage applications, wellbore strengthening material (WSM) is used to plug drilling-induced fractures and increase the stability of the wellbore. The MD-3 shale shaker recovery trough is designed to recover usable WSM particulate, enabling the WSM to be reused.

Enhanced for safety and convenience

The MD-3 shaker comes standard with front-mounted controls for easy access in tight quarters and a fume hood for personnel safety in confined-space offshore operations.

MD-3 Triple-Deck Shale Shaker Capacity Mode

MD-3 Triple-Deck Shale Shaker Normal Mode

MD-3 Shaker Expert Video

Dual-motion, high-capacity solids control in a compact footprint

DURAFLO

Composite replacement screens

Significantly reduce costs with exceptional screen life and superior fluids handling.

Shaker Screens

Exclusive line

Reduce costs and waste volumes on shakers from M-I SWACO or third parties.

Metal- and Plastic-Back Screens

Commodity pretensioned metal-back and plastic-back hookstrip screens

Customize your operations without compromising quality with two screen back options.

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Brochure Solids Control Solutions for HDD, Mining & Waterwell

Reduce waste, recover more fluid, and increase performance

Product Sheet Fully Automated MD-3 Triple-Deck Shale Shaker

Improve on HSE and waste reduction while reducing and drilling fluid losses.

Case Study MD-3 Triple-Deck Shaker Completes Field Trial, Holland

The flow stayed at 500 L/min for the duration.

Case Study MD-3 Shale Shakers Save 7 Days, USD 1,680,000 per Job on Remote Rig in North Slope, Alaska

On average wells, the MD-3 shakers contributed to the saving of one rig week valued at USD 1,680,000. On extended-reach operations, the MD-3 shakers saved 10 days valued at USD 2,400,000.

Product Sheet API Compliant OEM & Replacement Screens

Spec sheet for API Compliant M-I SWACO OEM screeens and replacement screens from other manufacturers.

Video MD-3 | Expert Video

MD-3 Triple-Deck Shale Shaker: Dual-motion, high-capacity solids control in a compact footprint.