Brandt - Desander and Desilter Manual

Hydrocyclone
Installation, Operation and Maintenance

Manual
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7 05.06.2008 ECN 13924 JPW ES
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: General Information
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Personnel Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General System Safety Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Replacing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Proper Use of Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2: Product Information

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3: Installation
Centrifugal Pump Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pump Discharge/Hydrocyclone Feed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Overflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pump Suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 4: Operation
Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rope versus Spray Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Centrifugal Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Start-Up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hydrocyclone Blanking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Apex Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
12” Desander Apex Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
10” Desander and 4” Desilter Apex Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 6: Maintenance & Repair

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Every 30 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Desander Hydrocyclone Removal and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Desilter Hydrocyclone Removal and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Chapter 7: Parts and Drawings

4” Desilter Cone with Ceramic Insert Involute Feed SA1592 rev. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
10” Hydrocyclone Assembly P10D06200 rev. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
12” Desander Cone Assembly SA587 rev. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
4” Desilter Header Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
SRS-2 Desander A874 rev. 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
SRS-3 Desander A869 rev. 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Bolt torque requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Chapter 8: Worldwide Locations

Corporate offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Index
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General Information
This manual contains installation, operation, maintenance and parts information. Information in this
manual should enable qualified personnel to install, operate and troubleshoot this system. Every
effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein. NOV Brandt will
not be held liable for errors in this material, or for consequences arising from misuse of this
material.
Conventions
Notes, Cautions, and War nings
Notes, cautions, and warnings provide readers with additional information and advise the reader to
take specific action to protect personnel from potential injury or lethal conditions. They may also
inform the reader of actions necessary to prevent equipment damage. Please pay close attention
to these advisories
Note: The note symbol indicates that additional information is provided about the
current topics.
Caution: The caution symbol indicates that potential damage to equipment or injury to
personnel exists. Follow instructions explicitly. Extreme care should be taken
when performing operations or procedures preceded by this caution symbol.
Warning: The warning symbol indicates a definite risk of equipment damage or
danger to personnel. Failure to observe and follow proper procedures
could result in serious or fatal injury to personnel, significant property
loss, or significant equipment damage.
ESD The ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) warning symbol indicates that static
Warning: control precautions are needed.
Illustrations
Illustrations (figures) provide a graphical representation of equipment components or screen
snapshots for use in identifying parts or establishing nomenclature, and may or may not be drawn
to scale.
For component information specific to your application, see the technical drawings included with
your NOV Brandt documentation.
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Safety Requirements
NOV Brandt equipment is installed and operated in a controlled drilling rig environment involving
hazardous situations. Proper maintenance is important for safe and reliable operation. Procedures
outlined in NOV Brandt manuals are the recommended methods of performing operations and
maintenance.
To avoid injury to personnel or equipment damage, carefully observe requirements outlined

in this section.
Personnel Training
All personnel performing installation, operations, repair, or maintenance procedures on the
equipment, or those in the vicinity of the equipment, should be trained on rig safety, tool operation,
and maintenance to ensure their safety.
Personnel should wear protective gear during installation, maintenance, and certain
operations.
Recommended Tools
Service operations may require the use of tools designed specifically for the purpose described.
NOV Brandt recommends that only those tools specified be used when stated. Ensure that
personnel and equipment safety are not jeopardized when following service procedures or using
tools not specifically recommended by NOV Brandt.
General System Safety Practices

The equipment discussed in this manual may require or contain one or more utilities, such as
electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or cooling water.
Read and follow the guidelines below before installing equipment or performing
maintenance to avoid endangering exposed persons or damaging equipment.
Isolate energy sources before beginning work.

Avoid performing maintenance or repairs while the equipment is in operation.
Wear proper protective equipment during equipment installation, maintenance, or repair.
Always utilize properly rated, certified lifting equipment when installing or servicing unit.
Replacing Components
Verify that all components (such as cables, hoses, etc.) are tagged and labeled during
assembly and disassembly of equipment to ensure correct installment.
Replace failed or damaged components with genuine NOV Brandt parts. Failure to do so
could result in equipment damage or injury to personnel.
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Routine Maintenance
Equipment must be maintained on a routine basis. See the service manual for maintenance
recommendations.
Failure to conduct routine maintenance could result in equipment damage or injury to

personnel.
Proper Use of Equipment

NOV Brandt equipment is designed for specific functions and applications, and should be used
only for its intended purpose.
Warranty
NOV Brandt warrants that, for a period of one year from the date of delivery equipment of NOV
Brandt manufacture, the Equipment shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use and service, and provided the Equipment is used and maintained in accordance with
instructions supplied by NOV Brandt. This is NOV Brandt's sole and exclusive warranty. If a
defect in the Equipment appears within one year from the date of shipment, and Purchaser has
given written notice of such defect within thirty days from the discovery thereof, NOV Brandt will
repair or replace the part, at its option, by shipping a similar part FOB shipping point or, at its
option, refund an equitable portion of the purchase price. NOV Brandt may require the return, to a
designated NOV Brandt location, of the defective part, transportation prepaid to establish
Purchaser's claim.
No allowance will be made for repairs undertaken without NOV Brandt's written consent or
approval.
This warranty applies only to equipment manufactured by NOV Brandt. Warranties on equipment
manufactured by others, if any, are assigned to Purchaser by NOV Brandt (without recourse) at
time of delivery. Any description of Equipment, drawings, specifications, and any samples,
models, bulletins, or similar material, used in connection with this sale are for the sole purpose of
identifying the Equipment and are not to be construed as an express warranty that the Equipment
will conform to such description. Any field advisory or installation support is advisory only. The
foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, whether oral, written, express, implied or
statutory. Implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose will not apply.
NOV Brandt's warranty obligations and purchaser's remedies thereunder are solely and
exclusively as stated herein. Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy, whether based upon
warranty, contract or tort, including negligence, will be to proceed under this warranty.
All liability of NOV Brandt shall terminate one year from the date of delivery of the Equipment.
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Product Information
Description
The Desander hydrocyclone, designed to remove sand-size particles, and the Desilter
hydrocyclone, designed to remove silt-sized particles, should be the second stage of a solids
removal program for unweighted muds. To achieve maximum benefit from these units, install them
as recommended.
These specially designed hydrocyclones are made from a durable polymeric material developed
exclusively for NOV Brandt. The involute feed entry design (rather than the conventional tangential
entry commonly used in the industry) increases the hydrocyclones' handling capacity up to 25%.
Other advantages are more efficient drilled solids separation, less drilling fluid is discarded, and
reduced wear at the feed inlet.
The Hydrocyclone Systems consist of an assembled hydrocyclone, a separate overflow and
underflow manifold, and a discard trough for the underflow. The hydrocyclones are available as a
12” Desander, 10” Desander, and 4” Desilter. The size designation is the inside diameter of the
hydrocyclone. In general, the cut point of the hydrocyclone decreases as the inside diameter
decreases.
The number of hydrocyclones should be selected to process approximately 110 - 125% of the
maximum circulating rates expected in top hole drilling. This will ensure treatment of 100% of the
circulating volume containing formation contaminants.
Equal importance should be given to selecting a suitable centrifugal pump and prime mover
(engine or electric motor) that will deliver the required flow rate and feet of head/pressure to the
feed manifold.
Properly installed, maintained and utilized, the hydrocyclone will reduce rig pump maintenance,
improve penetration rates and improve hole conditions.
A properly installed and correctly operated hydrocyclone will be a cost effective mechanical device
for the reduction of undesirable contaminants in following mediums.
Unweighted Water-Base Drilling Fluids
Weighted Water-Base Drilling Fluids
Oil Base Drilling Fluids
Synthetic Drilling Fluids
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Installation
The hydrocyclones should be mounted so that the feed manifold is ABOVE THE MAXIMUM mud
level in the tanks. This prevents the mud from the tanks being siphoned through the cones and into
the waste pit when the feed pump is shut down.
A centrifugal pump should be used to feed the hydrocyclones. A centrifugal pump will deliver a
smooth even flow to the feed manifold. A reciprocating pump should not be used due to delivery
fluctuations.
Proper solids control system installation should have the Desander’s centrifugal pump taking
suction from the closest compartment possible downstream of the rigs' primary shakers. The
Desander’s overflow mud should discharge into the next down stream compartment where the
Desilter’s pump will take suction.
Hydrocyclone installation requirements are basically the same, and must be adhered to if optimum
efficiencies are to be realized.
Centrifugal Pump Installation

1. Each hydrocyclone manifold should have its own centrifugal pump dedicated to it’s
operation and sized correctly to satisfy the hydrocyclone’s pressure and volume
requirements in order to achieve optimum operating performance.
2. The centrifugal pump should be located below the fluid level of the pit to allow for a flooded
suction and to minimize pressure losses. A pump that must be mounted above the fluid level
should include a foot valve.
3. The suction line to the centrifugal pump should be equal to or larger than the diameter of the
pump’s inlet. If the suction line is longer than 10 feet, then the suction line must have a 2-
inch larger diameter than the pump’s inlet to prevent loss of pressure head. The larger
suction line should be connected to the pump suction with an eccentric reducer so that the
top of the larger line is level with the top of the pump intake.
4. To minimize the risk of plugging the pump’s suction or causing damage to the pump with
trash, the suction intake inside of the compartment should have an elbow facing down about
4 to 8 inches above the compartment bottom. If the suction is too high, a vortex will occur
and draw air into the pump, resulting in poor hydrocyclone performance.
Pump Discharge/Hydrocyclone Feed

Properly size the feed and suction lines. Oversized pipes will result in solids settling and
undersized pipes will result in restricted flow and decreased pipe life. The feed line from the pump
to the 4" hydrocyclone manifolds should be at least 6 inches in diameter, and 8 inches in diameter
to a 12" or 10” hydrocyclone. Utilize long radius elbows to minimize pressure losses and wear in
the lines.
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Overflow
The overflow line (clean mud) should be directed to the next downstream compartment from the
units suction. The overflow should not slope upward. This will prevent a possible back pressure in
the hydrocyclone resulting in whole mud losses out the apex.
The overflow line should not extend below the highest expected mud level. A splash plate or
opened tee installed at the overflow’s exit (discharge) will minimize aeration of the mud that would
adversely affect the pump pressure. If possible, the overflow line should slope downhill at 45° to
allow partial pipe flows that will prevent a siphoning effect.
Valves
One valve in the pump suction line for pump repair and one in the discharge line to permit surge
free startup operation will be adequate. Locate the pump so that the shortest suction line and the
most direct discharge line route is accomplished, using as few bends and fittings as possible to
reduce the frictional line losses.
Pump Suction
To minimize operational problems, use these guidelines when designing or installing the suction
line piping system.
1. One suction pipe for each pump.
2. Have a flooded suction. Oilfield centrifugal pumps are not self-priming.
3. Size the pipe diameter to produce 4 feet per second velocity or more.
4. Locate the pump as near the tank as possible. The shortest suction pipe produces the least
friction losses.
5. Use straight pipe for smooth flow into the pump.
6. Properly sized the fittings for low friction loss.
7. Install a shut off valve near the tank for working on the pump.
8. Weld a flat plate on the tank wall just above the suction pipe to prevent vortexing.
9. Install an easily cleaned strainer for all mud going to the suction.
10. Avoid whirlpools, air leaks, air traps, and suction lift.
11. Install the suction near the bottom of the tank using an elbow and flare.
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Operation
Principles
The three most often mentioned components of the hydrocyclone are: the FEED, the
UNDERFLOW, and the OVERFLOW.
Fluid entering the hydrocyclone is the “feed”. The feed opening (inlet) is at the top end of the feed
chamber and enters the hydrocyclone at a tangent or involute to the feed chamber wall.
The solid / liquid slurry that exits the bottom of the cone is the solids discharge, or "underflow".
The liquid discharge that exits the top of the hydrocyclone is the "overflow". The overflow carries
the light fraction (cleaned liquid) of the separated mud to the overflow manifold, and returns it to
the mud system.
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As the fluid enters the hydrocyclone, it is propelled into a high velocity spiral moving around the
"vortex finder" which extends down from the overflow exit. Actually two spirals are created, one
moving downward along the wall of the hydrocyclone while the other moves upward through the
core of the hydrocyclone towards the overflow opening. The centrifugal forces and inertia effect
cause the solids to settle outward toward the hydrocyclone wall in a downward spiraling motion.
The solids settle according to weight and size, and with the density range of the solids normally
present in drilling fluids being rather small, the size usually dictates which particles will reach the
wall first. The liquid and most of the fine solids from the inner spiral move upward and outward into
the overflow manifold and back to the system. The central air core in this spiral creates a low-
pressure region that results in the suction that can be felt by blocking the apex opening with your
finger tip.
The hydrocyclones' ability to separate the solids efficiently is dependent on the following factors:
1. Fluid properties
2. Particle properties
3. Flow parameters
4. Hydrocyclone parameters
This hydrocyclone design is referred to as "BALANCED". The solids traveling downward to the
apex area will become highly concentrated due to the decreasing available area. The solids will
exit in a vigorous "spray" discharge ("UNDERFLOW") . As previously mentioned, there will be an
air stream (suction) entering the apex. These combined features are the ideal mode of operation of
the hydrocyclone.
The “balance" design is unique in that, as long as the solids present in the feed mud are within the
hydrocyclones' size range, the hydrocyclone will discard the solids. When the solids are too small
or low in concentration, the hydrocyclones' "underflow" will discharge a minimal amount of liquid
mud.
The efficiency of the hydrocyclone is affected by the flow rate, entering fluid velocity and pressure
drop across the hydrocyclone. The hydrocyclones' efficiency will increase as the particle density
and/or diameter is increased. As the fluid density and/or viscosity increases, the efficiency is
decreased.
To maintain underflow with a density weight of 1.5 ppg more than the feed slurry, a smaller apex
opening may be needed. It is difficult to estimate accurately the underflow discharge rate.
However, it can vary between 1% to 5% of the feed volume to the unit.
A hydrocyclone discharging in a spray (resembling a hollow cone or umbrella) will achieve
maximum solids removal. If the hydrocyclone becomes overloaded with entering solids, the solids
are detained in the apex area resulting in reduced separation and rate of removal. The solids that
would normally exit the apex are now returned to the system via the vortex finder or overflow. The
solids that do report to the underflow will now be discharging in what is referred to as a "Rope
Discharge".
The "Rope Discharge" underflow may contain as much as 30% more solids than a "Spray
Discharge" but the actual rate of discharge is so restricted that the hydrocyclones may only
discard 50% of the solids that it would while operating in a "Spray Discharge"
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Rope versus Spray Discharge

1. A rope discharge will not remove solids as well, even though the density is heavier. It looks
more efficient, but is not.
2. The system’s mud weight will increase faster due to the solids reporting to the overflow
(density increase). Also, in unweighted systems the well bores filter cake will contain
unwanted solids.
3. Only with additional mechanical equipment and/or through expensive dilution can the solids
returning to the system be removed when roping occurs.
4. Premature wear at the apex, vortex finder, upper hydrocyclone body and rig pump fluid end
parts will result, if a roping discharge is not rectified quickly.
Rope vs. spray efficiency
Discharge Weight Solids #'s/hr. #'s/day
Rope 4 g.p.m. 14.5 ppg 46% 2,392 57,408
Spray 8 g.p.m. 13.0 35% 3,640 87,360
This example above indicates that the hydrocyclone leaves 29,952 lbs or 33 BBLS of solids in the
system daily when it ropes verses spraying. A mud system weight of 9.2 ppg with 6.5% solid
content, would require 475 BBLS of dilution water for these solids to maintain the system's desired
mud weight.
(33 BBLS/.065 = 508 BBLS - 33 BBLS = 475 BBLS water)
Centrifugal Pump
Centrifugal pumps produce pressure by accelerating fluid to the impeller tip speed. The casing
converts this velocity into pressure. The pressure produced by the centrifugal pump acts as if it
was coming from a water tower. The pressure in PSI varies with the weight of the fluid, the same
as it would if the water tower is filled with different fluids. “Pressure head” of the fluid remains
constant at any density. A pressure head of 75 feet is required for maximum hydrocyclone
efficiency.
Centrifugal pumps produce pressure by converting liquid velocity to static pressure. The system
back pressure must equal the pumps produced head. The system pressure loss is the total of the
elevation difference plus friction loss. The volume pumped by a centrifugal pump increases until
the sum of elevation and system friction head loss equals the output head of the centrifugal pump
on the impeller performance curve. Using a larger pipe will lower friction, allowing the pump to
increase in volume.
When operating the centrifugal pump, the head will remain unchanged; pressure readings, on the
other hand, will change if the weight of the fluid being pumped changes.
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Example:
PSI = Mud Weight x 0.052 x Head (in feet)
Head = 75 feet
If: Mud Weight = 9.5 ppg
PSI = 9.5 x 0.052 x 75 = 37 psi
If: Mud Weight = 12 ppg
PSI = 12 x 0.052 x 75 = 47 psi
Operation
When drilling the hydrocyclones should operate with a spray discharge for maximum efficiency. A
slight suction at the apex discharge opening is proof of spray discharge. If suction does not exist,
the hydrocyclones are "roping" and the apex needs to be opened up. If the hydrocyclone
continues to rope with the apex wide open, consult the Troubleshooting Section for the cause and
solution.
Do not operate hydrocyclones with a rope discharge because poor solids

removal and hydrocyclone damage will occur.
If flow rates indicate that blanking of hydrocyclones is necessary, blank off individual cones starting
from the feed end of the header.
Star t-Up Procedure

Check pump suction, if visible. Clear trash and debris.
1. Open pump suction valve. Do not start pump with suction valve closed or pump damage will
result.
2. Discharge valve should be closed. If diesel pump is used, check that throttle is in idle
position. Damage and injury may occur if diesel pump is started at full throttle.
3. Start pump and slowly open discharge valve to full open position.
4. Check pressure on Feed Gauge. The gauge needle should be in the area corresponding to
the mud weight. If the original feed gauge supplied with the unit is replaced with an ordinary
pressure gauge, proper pressure is four times (4 X) mud weight (in ppg). Low pressure will
cause poor separation and high fluid loss. Excessively high pressure will cause high rates of
hydrocyclone wear. When testing with water the feed pressure is 32 PSI.
5. Check the hydrocyclone underflow for a spray discharge. If hydrocyclones have a rope
discharge or no discharge, consult the Troubleshooting Section.
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Shutdown Procedure
1. Turn pump off. If diesel pump is used, close throttle before shutoff. Do not use the
emergency kill switch (if supplied) for normal shutdown.
2. Close pump discharge valve.
3. Close pump suction valve.
Hydrocyclone Blanking
1. Stop unit. Remove the clamp from the feed inlet of the hydrocyclone.
2. Remove clamp from the overflow elbow at the header. Support the weight of the
hydrocyclone or damage and injury may result.
3. Remove the hydrocyclone and overflow elbow.
4. Install blanks and clamps. Start unit.
Apex Adjustment
Hydrocyclones operated improperly will cause poor separation and should be adjusted or replaced
as soon as problem occurs. Only the 12” hydrocyclone allows for apex adjustment. The 10” and 4”
hydrocyclone are shipped from the factory with the optimum apex.
12” Desander Apex Adjustment

The non-adjusting apex bushing is located in the adjusting nut at the bottom of the desander
hydrocyclone. A bushing with 1-3/4” internal diameter is installed at the factory. 1-1/2” and 2-1/8”
apexes are also available. If a change is required:
1. Remove the hydrocyclone apex nut by turning clockwise.
2. Remove the apex bushing from the apex nut.
3. Install proper size apex bushing.
4. Install the hydrocyclone apex nut.
Do not cross-thread. Hand tighten only.
10” Desander and 4” Desilter Apex Adjustment

The apex adjusting bushing is located in the adjustable nut at the bottom of the desliter
hydrocyclone. Proper discharge is achieved by twisting the adjustable nut as indicated below.
1. Start feed pump and check for spray discharge.
2. If excessive liquid loss occurs, tighten the adjusting nut to close bushing. Apex size will be
smaller.
Over adjusting may cause roping and dry plugging of hydrocyclones. Do not
use a wrench on the adjusting nut. Hand tighten only.
3. If roping occurs, turn clockwise to open bushing. Apex size will be larger.
If roping is not eliminated, remove the nut and bushing.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
For such a basic appearing device, the hydrocyclone can display many varied problems. The
following six (6) are the most frequently experienced in the operation of the hydrocyclones.
Symptom Probably cause Solution
Low feed pressure. Improper head pressure. Check with manufacturer

for proper head pressure
required and adjust pump
as necessary. Pump
impeller sizing must make
up for variable pressure
losses in the piping.
Plugged pump suction. Clean screen. Check for

obstruction in pump and
line. Make sure valves on
suction and discharge are
open.
Other equipment operating. Check that pump is not

operating other equipment
simultaneously.
Air locked pump. Prime pump. If suction is

flooded, stop and restart
the pump.
No discharge. Plugged apex. Unplug the apex.
Apex too small. Change apex to larger bore

(12” hydrocyclone only).
Solids below No problem, working fine.

hydrocyclone’s cut point
capabilities.
Siphon on overflow. Install vacuum breaker at

highest point on overflow.
Remove pipe plug in top of
header and install pipe 6" to
8" long.
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Symptom Probably cause Solution
Discharge roping. Undersized apex. Change apex to larger bore

(12” hydrocyclone only).
Check pump specification, Refer to section titled

feet of head too low. "Centrifugal Pump" on page
15.
Mud viscosity very high. Run centrifuge.
Solids overloading. Check that upstream

equipment is operating
properly.
Discharge weight near that Apex too large. Reduce size.

of feed weight.
Low silt concentrations. Evaluate economics of

equipment.
Discharge weight greater Roping discharge due to Increase apex opening.

than normal. solids overloading.
Check that upstream

equipment is operating
properly.
Unusual discharges. Cone shape or liquid Feed inlet partially plugged

discharge. causing a reduced feed
velocity.
No discharge. Remove and clear

obstacle.
No vacuum or flooded Feed completely plugged;

liquid rope discharge. can cause good overflow
mud to enter hydrocyclone
from the overflow manifold
resulting in whole mud
losses.
Plugged apex. Typical when roping is

allowed to continue. Solids
build-up in the
hydrocyclone and
overloads at the apex.
Entering solids will report to
the overflow and back to
the mud system. Plugged
apex will cause premature
wear on the hydrocyclone
and excessive wash out on
overflow fittings.
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Maintenance & Repair
Maintenance
Daily
1. Inspect and maintain feed pump in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
2. Inspect hydrocyclones for spray discharge and proper pressure.
3. Repair or replace hydrocyclones that show signs of cuts, leaks or other damage.
Ever y 30 Days
1. Inspect hydrocyclone apex for wear. Remove and visually inspect the apex. Using a
flashlight or mirror, inspect the interior of the hydrocyclone body. Replace worn parts as
needed.
2. Remove clean out cap and clear feed header of settled solids.
3. Check all connections for tightness.
Desander Hydrocyclone Removal and
Disassembly
1. Stop pump. Remove clamp from feed inlet.
2. Remove clamp from overflow elbow at header. Remove hydrocyclone from header. Support
weight of hydrocyclone when loosening clamp or damage and injury may result.
3. Remove clamp and overflow elbow. Remove nuts and bolts from top flange. Remove top
flange.
4. Remove nuts and bolts from apex clamp. Remove clamp halves and apex.
5. Replacement is the reverse of steps 1 - 4.
Note
Worn out apex can be changed by following step 4 only.
Note
A film of grease or oil will ease assembly of new top flange.
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Desilter Hydrocyclone Removal and

Disassembly
1. Stop pump. Remove clamp from overflow elbow.
2. Remove clamp from feed inlet. Remove hydrocyclone.
3. Remove nuts and bolts from top flange. Remove top flange.
4. Remove apex bushing and nut by turning counterclockwise.
5. Assembly and installation is a reversal of steps 1 - 4.
Note
A film of grease or oil will ease assembly of new top flange and hydrocyclone body.
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4” Desilter Cone with Ceramic Insert

Involute Feed SA1592 rev. 2
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SA1592 parts list
Item # Part # Description Qty
1 26AR Desilter Cone with Ceramic Inserts (INV) 1
2 26CJ Desilter Flange/Desilter Cone 1
3 26AO Apex Nut / Desilter Cone 1
4 26AA Bushing / Desilter Cone 1
5 22AT 1/2"-13UNC X 1 1/2" Hex Head Cap Screw 5
6 35K 1/2” -13UNC Locknut 5
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10” Hydrocyclone Assembly

P10D06200 rev. 3

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P10D06200 parts list
Item # Part # Description Qty
1 P10K06207 Chamber Feed 10" 1
2 P10K06208 Cone Top 10" 1
3 P10K06201 Cone Bottom 10” 1
4 P10K06205 Nut Adjusting 10" 1
5 P10K06204 Insert Solids Discharge for 10" Cone 1
6 P05S06213 Hydrocyclone Band Clamp for 5" Cones 1
7 P10S01101 Hydrocyclone Band Clamp for 10" Cones 1
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12” Desander Cone Assembly

SA587 rev. 7
9
1
2
11
14
12
5
13
6
16
7
3
15
17
8
4
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SA587 parts list
Item # Part # Description Qty.
1 26AF Flange Top 1
2 26AG Body 1
3 26AH Apex 1
4 26AI Nut 1
5 14AU Clamp, Half 2
6 26AJ Bushing, 2-1/8” Orifice 1
7 26AK Bushing, 1-1/2” Orifice 1
8 26AL Bushing, 1-3/4” Orifice 1
9 22BD HHCS .625 11-UNC x 2.50 6
10 - - -
11 35V Nut Hex Lock .625 11-UNC NYL-Insert 6
12 36F Washer, Flat 1/2 STD 4
13 22V HHCS .500 13-UNC NYL-Insert 2
14 35K Nut Hex LOCL .500 13-UNC NYL-Insert 2
15 26FA Bushing, 3/4” Orifice 1
16 60HX Cable tie 1
17 60BV Cable tie 1
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4” Desilter Header Information
10
D
G
B
A
10 “
L
C
C
L
C
L
C
E
6
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Model Feed pipe Overflow Feed Skid Trough Skid width Trough
(in.) pipe (in.) height (in.) length (in.) center line (in.) angle
(in.) (degrees)
A B C D E F G
SE-4a 4 4 40 1/2 57 1/2 10 3/4 18 15
SE-6 6 6 40 1/2 57 1/2 16 32 15
SE-8 6 6 40 1/2 57 1/2 16 32 15
SE-10 6 6 43 5/8 69 1/2 16 32 15
SE-12 6 6 43 5/8 69 1/2 16 32 15
SE-16 8 8 45 5/8 87 16 32 13
Page
SE-18 8 8 51 1/16 104 1/2 16 32 13

Revision
SE-20 8 8 51 1/16 104 1/2 16 32 13
SE-24 8 8 55 1/16 122 16 32 13

Document number
a. Hydrocyclones only on one side of header.

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16 24 OPPOSITE SIDE
10 10
8
15 8" PIPE (OVERFLOW) 9

M9319
C
L
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23
10
14 12
11
17 5/8"
8" PIPE (FEED)

C 8 4
38
L
72 7/8"
21 20
16 17 18
2
3/4" K.C. NIPPLE
46 11/16"
SRS-2 Desander A874 rev. 9
16"
C
L 10"
1
C 8" PIPE DISCH.
1 3/8" L
3 9/16" 9 9/16" 18 5/8" 4 13/16"
47" 9" 2"
61 9/16"
33"
SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW

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A874 par ts list
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION DWG REF PART NUMBER
1 1 SKID & HEADER C875 75DH

2 1 TROUGH C590 75CK
3
4 2 CONE ASSY 12" 26AE
5
6
7
8
9 2 6" VICTAULIC ELBOW 44AI
10 4 6" VICTAULIC CLAMP 14B
11 2 4" VICTAULIC CLAMP 14G
12 1 8" VICTAULIC CLAMP 14C
13
14 1 8" VICTAULIC CAP 42L
15 1 PRESSURE GAUGE & DAMPNER ASS'Y 29K
16 1 1/2" PIPE PLUG 42Z
17 REF APEX BUSHING, 2 1/8" ORIFICE C572 26AJ
18 REF APEX BUSHING, 1 1/2" ORIFICE C572 26AK
19 REF APEX BUSHING, 1 3/4" ORIFICE C572 26AL
20 4 1/2"-13UNC CAP SCREW X 1 1/4" LG 22AB
21 4 1/2"-13UNC HEX NUT 35O
22
23 1 BUSHING 1/2" X 1/4" 65BY
24 1 NAMEPLATE 63L
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10" PIPE (OVERFLOW)

C
L 10" PIPE (FEED)
NOTES:
Document number
1) * CUSTOMER OPTION
PARTS MAY BE PURCHASED SEPERATELY
OR AS A COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. (3) REQ'D.
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L REF. DWG. SA587
2) ** CUSTOMER OPTION
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10 3 10 (3) REQ'D.
3
26 1/2" 26 1/2" 3) TROUGH MAY BE ROTATED 180°.
4) EITHER END OF HEADER MAY BE

PLAN VIEW USED FOR FEED.
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5
10 5
4
9
6 12 C 10" PIPE (OVERFLOW) 5

L
11
7 8 3
17 5/8"
C 10" PIPE (FEED)

L
SRS-3 Desander A869 rev. 13
72 5/8"
10
10
16
13 14
10
45 3/8"
2
11
10
37 11/16" COG
5
7.5°
16"
1
16 1/2" COG
40 1/16" COG
2 1/4" 1
73 1/2" 1
9 1/2" REF 19 5/8" 5 7/8"
7 13/16"
10 35"
1 10
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
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A869 par ts list
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION P.N.
1 1 SKID/HEADER WLDMNT SRS-3 870

2 1 TROUGH WLDMNT SRS -3 650
3 3 CONE ASSEMBLY -
* CONE 12" COMPLETE 26AE
* CONE 12" CERAMIC APEX 26CB

4 3 ELBOW VIC 6" LR 90DEG #100 44AI
5 6 CPLG VIC 6" #77 FLEX HVY 14B
6 3 CPLG VIC 4" #77 FLEX HVY 14G
7 1 CPLG VIC 10" #77 FLEX HVY 14M
8 1 CAP VIC 10" #60 42R
9 1 GUAGE PRESSURE 1/4"NPT 29K
10 2 PLUG SQ HD 1/2" NPT 42Z
11 3 12" CONE ORIFICE BUSHING -
** ORIFICE BUSHING 2 1/8" 26AJ
** ORIFICE BUSHING 1 1/2" 26AK
** ORIFICE BUSHING 1 3/4" 26AL

12 1 REDUCER BUSHING 1/2 X 1/4 65BY
13 4 HHCS 1/2" 13UNC X 1 1/4" 22AB
14 4 NUT HEX LOCK 1/2" 13UNC 350
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Bolt torque requirements

The bolt torque requirements for stainless steel, cadmium and zinc bolts presented in the following
tables are obtained from Drawing PI5508. Note the following conditions:
If torquing of a fastener is required, these values apply unless noted otherwise.
Values should be obtained by turning the nut and holding the bolt whenever possible.
Coefficient of 0.17 for cadmium and 0.22 for zinc and 70% of the proof load.
Preload does not include the use of a lock nut.
Stainless steel bolts
Description Grade 304 Grade 316

Torque Torque
lb-ft Nm lb-ft Nm
1/4-20 UNC 6 8.1 7 9.5
1/4-28 UNF 6 8.1 8 10.9
3/8-16 UNC 19 25.8 20 27.1
3/8-24 UNF 21 28.5 22 29.9
1/2-13 UNC 43 58 45 61
1/2-20 UNF 45 61 47 64
5/8-11 UNC 92 125 96 130
5/8-18 UNF 103 140 108 146
3/4-10 UNC 127 172 131 178
3/4-18 UNF 124 168 129 175
7/8-9 UNC 194 263 202 274
7/8-14 UNF 193 262 201 273
1-8 UNC 283 384 300 407
1-14 UNF 258 350 270 366
1 1/4-7 UNC 413 560 432 586
1 1/4-12 UNF 390 529 408 553
1 1/2-6 UNC 888 1204 930 1261
1 1/2-12 UNF 703 1261 732 992
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Cadmium bolts
Torque Preload Torque Preload
lb-ft Nm lb kg lb-ft Nm lb kg
1/4-20 UNC 7 9.5 1892 858 10 13.6 2671 1212
1/4-28 UNF 8 10.8 2166 982 11 14.9 3058 1387
5/16-18 UNC 14 19.0 3118 1414 20 27.1 4402 1997
5/16-24 UNF 15 20.3 3451 1565 22 29.8 4872 2210
3/8-16 UNC 25 33.9 4611 2092 35 47.5 6510 2953
3/8-24 UNF 28 38.0 5224 2370 39 52.8 7375 3345
1/2-13 UNC 60 81 8449 3832 85 115 11,928 5410
1/2-20 UNF 67 91 9520 4318 95 128 13,440 6096
9/16-12 UNC 86 117 10,829 4912 122 165 15,288 6934
9/16-18 UNF 96 130 12,079 5479 136 184 17,052 7735
5/8-11 UNC 119 161 13,447 6099 168 228 18,984 8611
5/8-18 UNF 135 183 15,232 6909 190 258 21,504 9754
3/4-10 UNC 211 286 19,873 9014 298 404 28,056 12,726
3/4-16 UNF 236 320 22194 10,067 333 451 31,332 14,212
7/8-9 UNC 341 462 27,489 12,469 481 652 38,808 17,603
7/8-14 UNF 375 508 30,286 13,737 530 719 42,756 19,394
1-8 UNC 511 693 36,057 16,355 721 978 50,904 23090
1-12 UNF 573 777 40,460 18,352 809 1097 57,120 25909
1 1/8-7 UNC 630 854 39,523 17,927 1022 1386 64,092 29,071
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Zinc bolts
Torque Preload Torque Preload
lb-ft Nm lb kg lb-ft Nm lb kg
1/4-20 UNC 9 12.2 1892 858 12 16.3 2671 1212
1/4-28 UNF 10 13.6 2166 982 14 19.0 3058 1387
5/16-18 UNC 18 24.4 3118 1414 25 33.9 4402 1997
5/16-24 UNF 20 27.1 3451 1565 28 38.0 4872 2210
3/8-16 UNC 32 43.4 4611 2091 45 61 6510 2953
3/8-24 UNF 36 48.8 5224 2370 51 69 7375 3345
1/2-13 UNC 77 104 8449 3832 109 148 11,928 5410
1/2-20 UNF 87 118 9,520 4318 123 167 13,440 6096
9/16-12 UNC 112 152 10,829 4912 158 214 15,288 6934
9/16-18 UNF 125 169 12,079 5479 176 239 17,052 7735
5/8-11 UNC 154 209 13,447 6099 218 296 18,984 8611
5/8-18 UNF 175 237 15,232 6909 246 334 21,504 9754
3/4-10 UNC 273 370 19,873 9014 386 523 28,056 12,726
3/4-16 UNF 305 414 22,194 10,067 431 584 31,332 14,212
7/8-9 UNC 441 598 27,489 12,469 623 845 38,808 13,067
7/8-14 UNF 486 659 30,286 13,737 686 930 42,756 19,398
1-8 UNC 661 896 36,507 16,559 933 1265 50,904 23,090
1-12 UNF 742 1006 40,460 18,352 1047 1420 57,120 26,045
1 1/8-7 UNC 815 1105 39,523 17,927 1322 1792 64,092 29,071
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Worldwide Locations
Corporate offices
NOV CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Far East

7909 Parkwood Circle Drive 39 Gul Avenue
Houston, Texas 77036 Singapore 629679
United States Phone: 65 6862 1169
Phone: 713 375 3700 Fax: 65 6862 0183
Fax: 713 346 7687 brandtsingaporesales@nov.com
NOV BRANDT HEADQUARTERS Middle East, Northern Africa & Caspian

2800 N. Frazier Street Al Quoz Industrial Area
Conroe, Texas 77303 P.O. Box 22148
United States Dubai
Phone: 936 523 2600 United Arab Emirates
Fax: 936 788 7367 Phone: 971 4 347 2468
brandt@nov.com Fax: 971 4 347 2340
brandt-dubai@nov.com
Canada
1600, 540 - 5th Avenue SW North Sea, Europe & Western Africa
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0M2 Badentoy Way
Canada Badentoy Park
Phone: 403 264 9646 Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12 4YS
Fax: 403 263 8488 Scotland
Phone: 44 1224 787700
Capital Sales, Leasing & Latin America Fax: 44 1224 784555
12950 West Little York Road ukbrandtsales@nov.com
Houston, Texas 77041
United States
Phone: 713 856 4100
Fax: 713 856 4133
International
Algeria Angola
Zone industrielle N° 2 AES Facility
Hassi Messaoud BP561 Sonils Base
Algeria Luanda
Phone: 21329731592 Angola
Fax: 21329731592 Phone: 244 222 311 115
Fax: 244 222 311 058
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Argentina Brazil
Corrientes 330, 5to. Piso, Oficina 516 Rua Paulo Henrique Machado Pimentel No. 02
Buenos Aries Bairro Ignacio Barbosa - DIA
Argentina C1043AAQ Aracaju, Sergipe
Phone: 54 114 130 1600 Brazil
Fax: 54 114 130 1666 CEP: 49.040.000
Phone: 55 79 3249 3510
Parque Industrial Este Fax: 55 79 3249 1988
Lote 3, Sector Este
Neuquén Capital Av. Amaral Peixoto S/N Km 164.5
Provincia de Neuquén Bairro Imboassica
Argentina CP 8300 Macaé
Phone: 54 299 441 3279 Brazil
Phone: 54 299 441 3185 CEP: 27.925-290
Phone: 54 299 441 3323 Phone: 55 22 2773 0600
Phone: 54 299 441 3207 Fax: 55 22 2773 0606
Fax: 54 299 441 3207
Canada
Azerbaijan Bay 2, 5402 - 55th Avenue
Kermur Plaza Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2K6
Basti Bagirova Street Canada
Baku Phone: 780 826 2263
Azerbaijan AZ1065 Fax: 780 826 2296
Phone: 994 12 4367712
Fax: 994 12 4367712 11453 - 97th Avenue
Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 5R8
Australia Canada
160 Welshpool Road Phone: 780 538 1615
Welshpool, Perth WA 6106 Fax: 780 538 1896
Australia
Phone: 61 8 9358 0599 6621 - 45th Street
Fax: 61 8 9358 0577 Leduc, Alberta T9E 7E3
Canada
Bolivia Phone: 780 986 6063
KM. 6.5 Doble vía a la Guardia Fax: 780 986 6362
Casilla de Correo 3813
Santa Cruz de la Sierra Bay 6, 4800 - 46th Avenue
Bolivia Fort Nelson, British Columbia V0C 1R0
Phone: 591 3 3553500 Canada
Fax: 591 3 3553501 Phone: 250 775 6995
Fax: 250 775 6996
KM 1 Carretera a Santa Cruz
Yacuiba - Tarija 77 Escana Street
Phone: 591 4 6825981 Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 2L7
Fax: 591 4 6825982 Canada
Phone: 306 634 3351
Fax: 306 634 1299
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China France
Suite 1603-1606, Air China Plaza Ancienne Gare
No. 36 Xiaoyun Road 77151 Montceaux les Provins
Chaoyang District France
Beijing 100027 Phone: 33 1 64 60 28 90
People's Republic of China Fax: 33 1 64 60 28 99
Phone: 86 10 8447 5109 Ext. 366 brandt.france@nov.com
Fax: 86 10 8447 5898
Gabon
Colombia BP 1681
Carrera 9A No. 97A-53 Port Gentil
4to. Piso, Edificio Siracusa Oficina #403 République du Gabon
Bogota, D.C. Phone: 241 56 20 15
Colombia Fax: 241 56 20 14
Phone: 57 1 644 4510
Fax: 57 1 623 4455 Germany
Lanterstrabe 34C
Denmark 46539 Dinslaken
Nederbyvej 12 Germany
DK 5800 Nyborg Phone: 49 206 482 6358
Denmark Fax: 49 206 482 6358
Phone: 45 62 251358
Fax: 45 62 251818 India
soil@soil-recovery.dk 413-416, 4th Floor
Solaris 1 'C' Wing Opposite L&T
Ecuador Gate #6, Sakir Vihar Road
Ave. Amazonas No. 3655 y Powai - Andheri (East)
Juan Pablo Sanz Mumbai 400 072
Edificio Antisana 1, Piso 3 India
Quito Phone: 91 22 4005 8100
Ecuador Fax: 91 22 4005 8102
Phone: 593 2 224 3224
Fax: 593 2 224 4880 Indonesia
Jl. Kariangau No. 36
Egypt Kelurahan Batu Ampar
23 Road Balikpapan
265 Maadi Indonesia
Cairo Ph: 62 542 758 8026
Egypt Fx: 62 542 758 8027
Phone: 202 2745 4050
Fax: 202 2745 4051 Jl. Ampera Raya No. 9-10
Cilandak, Jakarta 12550
Indonesia
Ph: 62 217 827 383
Fx: 62 217 827 384
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Kazakhstan The Netherlands

74A, Azattyk Avenue De Hulteweg 3b
Atyrau 060005 7741 LE Coevorden
Kazakhstan The Netherlands
Phone: 0073122457190 Phone: 31 524 582718
Fax: 0073122457346 Fax: 31 524 534814
Malaysia Nigeria
Block C-2-8 Megan Avenue 1 Delta Environmental Facility
189 Jalan Tun Razak Oil and Gas Free Zone
50450 Kuala Lumpur Federal Lighter Terminal
Malaysia Onne, Rivers State
Phone: 60 3 2166 0095 Nigeria
Fax: 60 3 2166 0995 Phone: 234 084 236240
Fax: 234 084 236714
No. 15 Jalan Utarid U5/16
Mah Seng Integrated Industrial Park Norway
Section U5 40150 Myklabergveien 4
Darul Ehsan Shah Alam 4314 Sandnes
Selangor Darul Ehsan Norway
Malaysia Phone: 47 51 20 52 00
Ph: 60 3 7845 9783 Fax: 47 51 20 52 01
Fax: 60 3 7845 9738
Oman
IR 10/10 Lusu Warehouse PO Box 1376
Jalan Patau - Patau PC 133 - Al Khuwair
87000 Labuan F.T Muscat
Malaysia Sultanate of Oman
Phone: 60 087 423 886 Phone: 00968 24 484070
Fax: 60 087 423 885 Phone: 00968 24 483703
Phone: 00968 24 478122
WH No. 14 Door No. 2 & 3 Fax: 00968 24 487655
Kemaman Supply Base
24007 Kemaman Supply Base Peru
Terengganu Darul Iman Mariano de los Santos 183 of 402
Malaysia San Isidro
Phone: 60 9 863 2398 Lima 27
Fax: 60 9 863 4755 Peru
Phone: 511 219 1160
Mexico Fax: 511 219 1170
Lote 4, Manzana 1
Parque Industrial Deit
Rancheria Anacleto Canabal
Villahermosa, Tabasco
Mexico 86500
Phone: 52993 310 3100
Fax: 52993 310 3109
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Russia Trinidad
rd
Ulansky Lane 5, 3 Floor Building 5A
Moscow 101000 Edoo's Industrial Complex
Russia South Trunk Road
Phone: 7 495 775 2540 La Romain, Trinidad
Fax: 7 495 981 3470 Phone: 1 868 652 3707
brandt.moscow@nov.com Fax: 1 868 657 9771
Qatar Tunisia
Industrial Road #5, Gate #97 REGUS, Rue du Lac de Constance
PO Box 4455 Imm. Carthage - Bloc A - 2eme Etage
Doha 1053 Les Berges du Lac - Tunis
Qatar Tunisia
Phone: 00974 446 2451 Phone: 216 71 965 016
Fax: 00974 446 2451 Fax: 216 71 965 100
Saudi Arabia Venezuela

Vetco Saudi Arabia Ltd. Apartado 128
PO Box 4202 Carretera Negra Al Lado Campo
Al Khobar 31952 Las Palmas
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Anaco, Estado Anzoátegui
Phone: 966 3 881 1795 Venezuela
Fax: 966 3 881 1798 Phone: 58 282 4222808
Fax: 58 282 4222473
Thailand
28 Sadao Road, Tambol Boryong Av. 58 No. 140-315
Amphur Muang, Songkhla 90000 Zona Industrial, 1era. Etapa
Thailand Maracaibo, Estado Zulia
Phone: 074 441087 Venezuela
Fax: 074 441086 Phone: 58 261 7379619
Fax: 58 261 7379624
36/97 Moo. 5 Plutaluang
Sattahip Cholburi 20180
Thailand
Phone: 081 8558606
No. 18 SCB Park Plaza

Building #2-West Tower, 15th Floor
Zone A Ratchadapisek Road
Kwang Chatuchak, Khet Chatuchak
Bangkok 10900
Thailand
Phone: 66 2 937 5657
Fax: 66 2 937 5660
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United States
Arkansas Louisiana
600 S. German Lane, Building 2 4178 Trailer Town Road
Conway, Arkansas 72034 Jennings, Louisiana 70546
United States United States
Phone: 501 327 2700 Phone: 800 359 5951
Fax: 501 327 2706 Phone: 337 774 5951
Fax: 337 774 2347
California
7300 Downing Avenue 201 Energy Parkway, Suite 310
Bakersfield, California 93308 Lafayette, Louisiana 70508
Phone: 800 725 4977 Phone: 337 235 5325
Phone: 661 588 8503 Fax: 337 235 3739
Fax: 661 588 8506
618 N. Hangar Drive
9711 Holland Street, Suite 2 New Iberia, Louisiana 70560
Bakersfield, California 93312 United States
Phone: 661 615 6456 Phone: 337 235 5935
Fax: 661 615 6457 Fax: 337 365 0375
430 Douglas Lane 1515 Poydras Street, Suite 1850

Woodland, California 95776 New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Phone: 530 666 6475 Phone: 504 636 3660
Fax: 530 666 4726 Fax: 504 636 3670
Colorado North Dakota

1630 Welton Street, Suite 300 4965 2nd Street S.W.
Denver, Colorado 80202 Dickinson, North Dakota 58601
Phone: 303 592 9250 Phone: 800 584 3065
Fax: 303 825 1578 Phone: 701 227 8608
Fax: 701 227 8612
1936 CR 319
Rifle, Colorado 81650 Oklahoma
United States 3214 Highway 270
Phone: 970 625 1201 East Wilburton, Oklahoma 74578
Fax: 970 625 1302 United States
Phone: 940 683 6286
Phone: 918 448 8488
Fax: 918 465 5633
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919 S. 17th Street 4710 Andrews Highway

Yukon, Oklahoma 73099 Odessa, Texas 79762
Phone: 800 725 4986 Phone: 888 563 0663
Phone: 405 350 7077 Phone: 432 550 6802
Fax: 405 354 6749 Fax: 432 550 3190
1 3/4 Hwy 6 8472 N. Highway 79

Elk City, Oklahoma 73644 Palestine, Texas 75801
Phone: 580 225 0590 Phone: 800 725 4974
Fax: 580 225 8410 Fax: 903 584 0265
Texas 1305 E. San Benito Street

5764 Highway 380 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582
Bridgeport, Texas 76426 United States
Phone: 940 683 6286 Fax: 956 716 6561
Fax: 940 683 6236
Wyoming
426 Flato Road 521 Winkleman Avenue
Corpus Christi, Texas 78405 Marbleton, Wyoming 83113
Phone: 800 725 4974 Phone: 307 276 4405
Phone: 361 289 7794 Fax: 307 276 4407
Fax: 361 289 9058
2902 N. Mechanic Street

El Campo, Texas 77437
United States
Phone: 800 725 4974
Phone: 979 578 9076
Fax: 979 578 9098
421 E. Walnut Street

Garland, Texas 75040
United States
Phone: 972 272 4481
Fax: 972 276 9429
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Index
A Hydrocyclone Blanking, 17 Replacing Components, 6

Apex Adjustment, 17 Hydrocyclone Feed, 11 Rope versus Spray
Discharge, 15
C I Routine Maintenance, 7
Cautions, 5 Illustrations, 5
International, 39 S
Centrifugal Pump Installation, 11
Safety Requirements, 6
Conventions, 5
N Shutdown Procedure, 17
D Notes, 5 Start-Up Procedure, 16
Desander Apex Adjustment, 17

O U
Desander Hydrocyclone
Removal and Disassembly, 21 Overflow, 12 United States, 44
Desilter Cone, 24
Desilter Hydrocyclone Removal
P V
and Disassembly, 22 Personnel Training, 6 Valves, 12
Principles, 13
G Proper Use of Equipment, 7 W
General System Safety Pump Discharge, 11 Warnings, 5
Practices, 6 Pump Suction, 12 Warranty, 7
Worldwide Locations, 39
H R
Hydrocyclone Assembly, 26 Recommended Tools, 6
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Hydrocyclone

Installation, Operation and Maintenance

REFERENCE REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

8 20.08.2008 ECN 14098 JPW TM

Chapter 2: Product Information

Chapter 6: Maintenance & Repair

Chapter 7: Parts and Drawings

Chapter 8: Worldwide Locations

To avoid injury to personnel or equipment damage, carefully observe requirements outlined

General System Safety Practices

 Isolate energy sources before beginning work.

Failure to conduct routine maintenance could result in equipment damage or injury to

Proper Use of Equipment

Centrifugal Pump Installation

Pump Discharge/Hydrocyclone Feed

Rope versus Spray Discharge

Rope vs. spray efficiency

Discharge Weight Solids #'s/hr. #'s/day

Rope 4 g.p.m. 14.5 ppg 46% 2,392 57,408

Spray 8 g.p.m. 13.0 35% 3,640 87,360

If: Mud Weight = 9.5 ppg

PSI = 9.5 x 0.052 x 75 = 37 psi

If: Mud Weight = 12 ppg

PSI = 12 x 0.052 x 75 = 47 psi

Do not operate hydrocyclones with a rope discharge because poor solids

Star t-Up Procedure

12” Desander Apex Adjustment

Do not cross-thread. Hand tighten only.

10” Desander and 4” Desilter Apex Adjustment

If roping is not eliminated, remove the nut and bushing.

Symptom Probably cause Solution

Low feed pressure. Improper head pressure. Check with manufacturer

Plugged pump suction. Clean screen. Check for

Other equipment operating. Check that pump is not

Air locked pump. Prime pump. If suction is

No discharge. Plugged apex. Unplug the apex.

Apex too small. Change apex to larger bore

Solids below No problem, working fine.

Siphon on overflow. Install vacuum breaker at

Symptom Probably cause Solution

Discharge roping. Undersized apex. Change apex to larger bore

Check pump specification, Refer to section titled

Mud viscosity very high. Run centrifuge.

Solids overloading. Check that upstream

Discharge weight near that Apex too large. Reduce size.

Low silt concentrations. Evaluate economics of

Discharge weight greater Roping discharge due to Increase apex opening.

Check that upstream

Unusual discharges. Cone shape or liquid Feed inlet partially plugged

No discharge. Remove and clear

No vacuum or flooded Feed completely plugged;

Plugged apex. Typical when roping is

Maintenance & Repair

Desilter Hydrocyclone Removal and

Parts and Drawings

4” Desilter Cone with Ceramic Insert

SA1592 parts list

Item # Part # Description Qty

1 26AR Desilter Cone with Ceramic Inserts (INV) 1

2 26CJ Desilter Flange/Desilter Cone 1

3 26AO Apex Nut / Desilter Cone 1

4 26AA Bushing / Desilter Cone 1

5 22AT 1/2"-13UNC X 1 1/2" Hex Head Cap Screw 5

Isolate energy sources before beginning work.