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M-I SWACO units that enhance environmental performance

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M-I SWACO centrifuges recover valuable drilling fluid and barite while reducing the total volume of drilling waste that must be transported for injection, disposal, or remediation.

Explore our high-speed, high-volume, small-footprint solutions for recovering more drilling fluids while reducing your environmental impact.

Rotating assemblies


 Int. Diameter
 Int. Length
 Int. Volume (Mid Pond)
CD 250
 10 in [253 mm]
 37.1 in [941.5 mm]
 3.7 galUS [14 L]
414
 13.9 in [353 mm]
 33.9 in [860 mm]
 7.4 galUS [28 L]
518 HV
 13.9 in [353 mm]
 57.5 in [1,461 mm]
 16.1 galUS [61 L]
CD 500 HV
 18.6 in [472 mm]
 67.5 in [1,715 mm]
 25.9 galUS [98 L]
Footprint comparison.
Footprint comparison.
Moving parts comparison drawings.
Moving parts comparison drawings.

Footprint comparison


 Length
 Width
CD 250 fixed drive
 81.8 in [2,077 mm]
 31.5 in [799 mm]
414 fixed drive
 95.4 in [2,424 mm]
 70 in [1,778 mm]
518 HV fixed drive
 119 in [3,023 mm]
 70 in [1,778 mm]
CD 500 HV fixed drive
 155.4 in [3,946 mm]
 79.5 in [2,020 mm]

Our Portfolio

RHE-USE
Two-stage centrifuge system
Remove low-gravity solids and produce clean fluid for reuse in drilling systems.
518 HV
High-volume, high-speed decanting centrifuge
Quickly and effectively dry solids to significantly reduce the costs of makeup fluids and disposal.
414 CENTRIFUGE
Barite-recovery decanting centrifuge
Achieve high performance at low operating costs for both oilfield and industrial applications.
CD-500 HV
High-volume, high-speed precision-balanced centrifuge
Simplify solids control with a rotating stainless steel bowl and a single-lead spiral-screw conveyor inside that rotates at a lower rpm.
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Case Study California Boring Reduces Waste by 32% Using Enhanced Fluid Recycling

Conventional mud recycling system failed to remove fine solids and reduce waste disposal

Product Sheet Centrifuge Packages

Our comprehensive portfolio of high-volume and variable speed centrifuges process drilling fluids to the highest possible environmental and performance standards.

Product Sheet 518 HV High-Volume, High-Speed Decanting Centrifuge

Generate centrifugal forces up to 2,100 Gs.

Product Sheet 414 CENTRIFUGE Barite-Recovery Decanting Centrifuge

Recover 95% of barite and return it to the active system while rejecting finer, low-gravity solids.

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