Drilling mud pipe flow measurement
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ud flow return line
Drilling mud pipe flow measurement
Process data
Measuring task
Measurement of the flow rate
Measuring point
Pipeline
Measuring range up to
0.40 m
Medium
Mud (drilling mud)
Process temperature
0 … +90 °C
Process pressure
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges
Strong abrasion
Application
The drilling mud flowing back from the drilling contains large amounts of solids. To avoid clogging in these pipes and the associated damage to the drill head and loss of production, a reliable monitoring of the entire mud return system is essential.
Your benefit
Reliable
Precise measurement protects the drilling equipment
Cost effective
Continuous, wear-free operation
User friendly
Simple setup and commissioning
Recommended products
VEGAPULS 62
Non-contact detection of clogging with radar in the mud flow return lines
- High measuring accuracy, independent of the physical properties of the drilling mud
- Mud flow uninterrupted, as sensor is installed outside the pipe
- Wear-free operation thanks to non-contact measuring method
Measuring range - Distance
35 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 160 bar
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