Performance Report

The BEM-600 Shaker and MAGNUM Screens Prove to be an Effective Combination

“The BEM-600 was quiet and efficient. The MAGNUM

screens were long-lasting and easy to change. We wish we
had these shakers and screens on all of our drilling rigs.”
Drilling Supervisor on Location

Well information Location: St. Martin Parish, Louisiana

Bit size (in.): 17.5 12.25 8.5
ROP (ft/hr): 60 40 10
Circulation rate (gpm): 1,000 700 350
Formations: Sand and sticky clay
Mud type: Dispersed/Gilsonite
Mud weight (ppg): 9.0 9.5 17.0
Screen sizes: 20/84 84/200 84/200
Screen types: MAGNUM pre-tensioned

Objectives In this field evaluation, the BEM-600
shaker was tested to provide the
following:
• Re-confirmation of the perform-
ance results obtained at the
SWACO Corpus Christi, Texas test
facility and in its initial field trial.
• Evaluation of the screen life and
separation efficiency of MAGNUM
screens on the BEM-600 shaker.

Test procedure A BEM-600 shaker was part of
a fluid processing system that
included two ALS II shakers, two
mud cleaners and a centrifuge.
Every effort was made to ensure that
fluid flow was distributed equally
among the three primary shakers. At
the request of the operator, shakers
were configured to maximize cut-
tings dryness, minimize fluid loss
and limit cuttings disposal.
The BEM-600 shaker was oper-
ated continuously for 2,062 hrs.
The total drilling time was 891 hrs.

The results The BEM-600 shaker functioned Client-established drying perform-

flawlessly for the entire test period ance criteria were exceeded.
with no service interruptions or As indicated in the data table, the
reported operating difficulties. longevity of the MAGNUM screens
The results met or surpassed expectations. of over-tightening or under-
(cont.) The use of pre-tensioned screen tightening and played a significant
panels precluded the possibility role in extending screen life.
MAGNUM HC performance
Mesh Mean Life Best Life
20 MG 19 days 25 days
84 MAGNUM 47 days 73 days
175 MAGNUM 22 days 27 days
200 MAGNUM 15 days 30 days

During the test period a total of

34 MAGNUM screens were used. Of
these, only 10 were replaced due
to wear. In all other cases, screens
were replaced with finer mesh
sizes prior to their failure.

Conclusions The balanced elliptical motion of the
BEM-600 shaker was found to effi-
ciently transport the sticky claystone
cuttings without screen blinding.
The performance of the BEM-600
shaker was considered to be excellent,
with the screen life being signifi-
cantly longer than is normally
achieved while drilling in this area.
The good screen life resulted in
reduced operating costs for the
customer.

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antees or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy and use of
this data. All product warranties and guarantees shall be governed by the Standard Terms A Division of M-I L.L.C.
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