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Shale shaker and open screen deck

Inspect an original 76-part solids-control concept with three genuinely open screen panels, separate helical supports and distinct cuttings and recovered-fluid exits.

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HOW TO READ THIS MODEL

The system, explained.

Drilling fluid can carry rock cuttings back from the well. A shaker is an early mechanical solids-control role: screens retain some larger solids while fluid passing the apertures is collected for further management. Our original static model distinguishes an open feed box, three coarse lattices, a basket and supports, an under-screen tray and separate fluid and cuttings boundaries. The illustrated openings are enlarged so they can be seen; they are not wire cloth, an API screen designation or evidence of separation efficiency. SLB and NOV describe general solids-control equipment families; no supplier geometry or product specifications were copied. Alberta drilling waste is subject to AER Directive 050, but this model does not determine handling or disposal.

Model scope and limits

Original 76-part static teaching model with three truly open coarse display lattices, four separate helical supports, an open feed box, under-screen tray and separate conceptual exits. Dimensions, mesh aperture, deck slope, drive, materials and colors are invented. No OEM or API RP 13C product, screen cut point, fluid chemistry, retention or dryness, vibratory acceleration, motor rating, electrical classification, guarding, structural loading, dust or exposure control, mud-system return, waste sampling, transport or AER-compliant disposal is established. Not a rig design, operating instruction or performance simulation.

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GUIDED COMPONENT STUDY

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  1. Start at the mixed return

    The open-top box marks an unresolved drilling-return arrival. Fluid composition, flow and the upstream rig connection are not represented.

  2. Inspect an actual opening

    This coarse grid has solid crossbars and real gaps. The gaps are enlarged for viewing and are not an API screen grade or selected cut point.

  3. Compare the next panel

    The second panel is an independent selectable mesh. A depicted series of panels alone does not predict retained solids or recovery.

  4. Look below the screens

    An open space separates the three lattices from a lower collection floor. That relation does not specify a mud-system return path or volume.

  5. Find the fluid boundary

    The lower bored outlet ends at a conceptual boundary. Real fluid may need further solids control, testing and appropriate routing.

  6. Separate the cuttings boundary

    The gold open chute is apart from the lower fluid outlet. Waste classification, containment, transport and disposal require actual site evidence.

  7. Inspect one support

    A genuinely separate static helix sits between skid and basket. It cannot establish vibration force, isolation or structural safety.

  8. Finish at the static drive cue

    An invented eccentric marker helps identify the drive region. The model has no motion trajectory, acceleration or motor specification.

ACCESSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Every part, in plain language.

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Base front longitudinal rail

Stationary skid rail, not a certified lift or foundation member. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Base rear longitudinal rail

Stationary skid rail, not a certified lift or foundation member. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Base feed cross rail

Stationary cross member beneath the open basket. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Base middle cross rail

Stationary cross member beneath the open basket. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Base discharge cross rail

Stationary cross member beneath the open basket. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Feed front base foot

Separate invented presentation foot, not an engineered anchor.

Feed rear base foot

Separate invented presentation foot, not an engineered anchor.

Discharge front base foot

Separate invented presentation foot, not an engineered anchor.

Discharge rear base foot

Separate invented presentation foot, not an engineered anchor.

Feed front spring pedestal

Lower support seat; no transmitted load is calculated.

Feed front helical spring

Separate static support spring; this model does not animate or size vibratory loading. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Feed front basket spring shoe

Upper seat separates basket from stationary skid concept.

Feed rear spring pedestal

Lower support seat; no transmitted load is calculated.

Feed rear helical spring

Separate static support spring; this model does not animate or size vibratory loading. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Feed rear basket spring shoe

Upper seat separates basket from stationary skid concept.

Discharge front spring pedestal

Lower support seat; no transmitted load is calculated.

Discharge front helical spring

Separate static support spring; this model does not animate or size vibratory loading. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Discharge front basket spring shoe

Upper seat separates basket from stationary skid concept.

Discharge rear spring pedestal

Lower support seat; no transmitted load is calculated.

Discharge rear helical spring

Separate static support spring; this model does not animate or size vibratory loading. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Discharge rear basket spring shoe

Upper seat separates basket from stationary skid concept.

Screen 1 front frame rail

Independent perimeter rail of a schematic replaceable screen. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 1 rear frame rail

Independent perimeter rail of a schematic replaceable screen. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 1 feed frame rail

Independent screen end rail; apertures remain open. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 1 discharge frame rail

Independent screen end rail; apertures remain open. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 1 actual open teaching lattice

Independent coarse open grid above the separate fluid tray; it is not a specified shaker screen. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 2 front frame rail

Independent perimeter rail of a schematic replaceable screen. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 2 rear frame rail

Independent perimeter rail of a schematic replaceable screen. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 2 feed frame rail

Independent screen end rail; apertures remain open. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 2 discharge frame rail

Independent screen end rail; apertures remain open. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 2 actual open teaching lattice

Independent coarse open grid above the separate fluid tray; it is not a specified shaker screen. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 3 front frame rail

Independent perimeter rail of a schematic replaceable screen. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 3 rear frame rail

Independent perimeter rail of a schematic replaceable screen. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 3 feed frame rail

Independent screen end rail; apertures remain open. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 3 discharge frame rail

Independent screen end rail; apertures remain open. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Screen 3 actual open teaching lattice

Independent coarse open grid above the separate fluid tray; it is not a specified shaker screen. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Basket front long sill

Moving-basket boundary in a static pose; no motion is simulated. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Basket front top guard

Open side guide, not a safety guarding design. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Basket front feed upright

One separate open basket upright. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Basket front discharge upright

One separate open basket upright. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Basket rear long sill

Moving-basket boundary in a static pose; no motion is simulated. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Basket rear top guard

Open side guide, not a safety guarding design. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Basket rear feed upright

One separate open basket upright. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Basket rear discharge upright

One separate open basket upright. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Mixed drilling return feed box floor

Open-top illustrative mixed-return arrival, not a rig connection.

Mixed feed front box side

One independent wall of the open feed box.

Mixed feed rear box side

One independent wall of the open feed box.

Mixed feed outer end wall

Invented outer end boundary; no pressured inlet is implied.

Recovered-fluid tray bottom

Visible lower collection floor distinct from the screen apertures. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Recovered-fluid tray front rim

One edge of the open under-screen fluid collection tray. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Recovered-fluid tray rear rim

One edge of the open under-screen fluid collection tray. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Recovered-fluid tray feed end

End edge of the open tray; no level or drain capacity is established. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Recovered drilling fluid open outlet

Hollow generic connection with illustrative wall thickness. Welds, facing and pressure ratings are not specified.

Recovered drilling fluid open outlet flange

Illustrative flange ring, with no rated facing or bolt specification.

Recovered drilling fluid open outlet fastener 1

Generic fastener position. Quantity and size do not specify a rated connection.

Recovered drilling fluid open outlet fastener 2

Generic fastener position. Quantity and size do not specify a rated connection.

Recovered drilling fluid open outlet fastener 3

Generic fastener position. Quantity and size do not specify a rated connection.

Recovered drilling fluid open outlet fastener 4

Generic fastener position. Quantity and size do not specify a rated connection.

Recovered drilling fluid open outlet fastener 5

Generic fastener position. Quantity and size do not specify a rated connection.

Recovered drilling fluid open outlet fastener 6

Generic fastener position. Quantity and size do not specify a rated connection.

Recovered drilling fluid open outlet fastener 7

Generic fastener position. Quantity and size do not specify a rated connection.

Recovered drilling fluid open outlet fastener 8

Generic fastener position. Quantity and size do not specify a rated connection.

Cuttings chute open floor

Separate coarse-cuttings exit route; actual waste handling is outside the model. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Cuttings chute front rim

One open chute edge, not a containment or conveyance design. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Cuttings chute rear rim

One open chute edge, not a containment or conveyance design. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Front vibrator motor housing

One invented vibrator housing outside the screen path; static only. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Front vibrator eccentric marker

Distinct eccentric mass cue; its angular pose has no force interpretation. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Front vibrator basket bridge

Static bridge to basket; no fatigue, guarding or vibration analysis. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Rear vibrator motor housing

One invented vibrator housing outside the screen path; static only. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Rear vibrator eccentric marker

Distinct eccentric mass cue; its angular pose has no force interpretation. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Rear vibrator basket bridge

Static bridge to basket; no fatigue, guarding or vibration analysis. Invented proportions and coarse display apertures; no screen grade, fluid capacity, separation, cuttings dryness, vibration loading, electrical classification or waste-management result is established.

Illustrative coarse cuttings fragment 1

Static representative solids marker, not a material sample or separation prediction.

Illustrative coarse cuttings fragment 2

Static representative solids marker, not a material sample or separation prediction.

Illustrative coarse cuttings fragment 3

Static representative solids marker, not a material sample or separation prediction.

Illustrative coarse cuttings fragment 4

Static representative solids marker, not a material sample or separation prediction.

Illustrative coarse cuttings fragment 5

Static representative solids marker, not a material sample or separation prediction.