Mud tanks
Density measurement in mud tanks
Process data
    Measuring task:
    
    Density measurement
        Measuring point:
    
    Vessel
        Measuring range up to:
    
    0.8 g/cm3 … 2.5 g/cm3
        Medium:
    
    Mud (drilling mud)
        Process temperature:
    
    0 … +90 °C
        Process pressure:
    
    0 … +5 bar
        Special challenges:
    
    Abrasion
Application
Prior to, and during pumping into the well, the density of the mud needs continuous monitoring. Density is an important criteria for determining the correct composition of the drilling mud. The correct mud formulation ensures smooth forward propulsion, wear-free drilling and excellent sealing of the borehole is ensured through density monitoring.
                    Your benefit
Reliable
                                Secure sealing of the borehole
                            Cost effective
                                Ensures continuous bore head operation
                            User friendly
                                Wear and maintenance-free measurement
                            Recommended products
Differential pressure
                Radiation-based
        
                                            VEGABAR 86
Electronic differential pressure measurement for monitoring drilling mud density
- Continuous plant operation thanks to high overload resistance of the ceramic measuring cell
 - Reliable measurement, independent of mud composition
 - Simple installation thanks to top mounting
 
Measuring range - Pressure
                                                            0 ... 25 bar
                                                            Process temperature
                                                            -20 ... 100 °C
                                                            Process pressure
                                                            0 ... 25 bar
                                                            
                                            VEGASOURCE 31
The source holder serves as receptacle and protective shielding for the radioactive source
- Focuses the radiation beam
 - Protects the environment from radioactive radiation
 - Minimal space requirement and simple installation
 
Ambient temperature
                                                            -20 ... 80 °C
                                                            
                                            MINITRAC 31
Radiometric density measurement for monitoring of drilling mud density
- External, non-contact density measurement right through the pipeline
 - Precise measuring results, independent of process conditions
 - Maintenance and wear-free sensor ensures high plant availability
 
Measuring range - Distance
                                                            -
                                                            Process temperature
                                                            -40 ... 60 °C
                                                            Process pressure
                                                            -
                                                            
                            
                            
                                            
                                            
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