Question 3269 Deck General
70% to passA series of trays with sieves that vibrate to remove cuttings from the circulating fluid in rotary drilling operations is called the _______________.
The correct answer is B) shale shaker. A shale shaker is a series of vibrating trays with sieves that are used to remove cuttings and solids from the circulating drilling fluid in a rotary drilling operation. The vibrations of the shaker help to separate the solid particles from the fluid, allowing the cleaned fluid to circulate back into the drilling system. The other options are incorrect because: A) A desander is used to remove sand-sized particles from the drilling fluid. C) A settling pit is a separate component used to allow heavier solids to settle out of the drilling fluid. D) A desilter is used to remove silt-sized particles from the drilling fluid.
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