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Field Installation and Operation Manual 9092F02001AENG (D)
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16.
SHAKER WASH DOWN PROCEDURES
CAUTION
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. USE OF PPE IS REQUIRED DURING SHAKER
WASH DOWN PROCEDURES.
16.1
Washing During Normal Conditions
1.
Use base fluid and thoroughly hose down entire unit with screens in place and shaker running to completely
remove all solids from screen surface.
2.
When unit is clean, shut off power and remove all screens and set them aside. Continue washing shaker.
3.
Clean screen bed area extremely well ensuring seal area is free of drilling fluid that can cause bypass around
screen frame later.
4.
Wash screens to remove sticky solids.
NOTE
WHEN CLEANING WITH A PRESSURE WASHER, KEEP NOZZLE AT LEAST 1
6” AWAY
FROM THE SCREENS TO PREVENT TEARING THE MESH.
16.2
Washing After Circulation of Completion Fluids
WARNING
COMPLETION FLUIDS CONTAIN A HIGHER AMOUNT OF CHLORIDES WHICH ARE
HIGHLY CORROSIVE. USE APPROPRIATE PPE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHEN
CLEANING COMPLETION FLUIDS FROM SHAKER SCREENS. FAILURE TO COMPLY
MAY RESULT IN INJURIES, INCLUDING EYE SWELLING OR BLINDNESS.
1.
Follow the “Normal Operation” washing instructions from paragraph 16.1.
NOTE
AT THIS POINT, THERE SHOULD NOT BE ANY SCREENS LOADED IN THE SHAKER
BASKET.
2.
Raise shaker basket to its highest positive angle and thoroughly wash the basket interior.
3.
Wash the screens separately from the Shale Shaker, following procedures from paragraph 15.3.3.