In the global energy map, arctic regions like Siberia hold vast reserves, yet temperatures plummeting to -40°C impose harsh demands on drilling equipment. Conventional solids control systems often suffer from frozen pipelines and brittle fractures in such cold. KOSUN’s Arctic Solids Control System is specifically engineered to break these environmental barriers.
Core Technology: Resilience and Flexibility
The system’s design centers on “extreme cold survivability.” All components use specialized low-temperature resistant materials to ensure stability at -40°C. Its skid-mounted, modular design allows for easy mobilization across ice fields and rapid assembly; once interface pipelines and power are connected, it is ready for action. Notably, the 1000GPM Orbit system supports simultaneous drilling for multiple wells, moving smoothly via hydraulic cylinders to maximize group-drilling efficiency.
Case Study: Russia-ZJ30 Rig Solids Control System
KOSUN’s expertise is perfectly demonstrated in the Russia-ZJ30 project. This system is a comprehensive processing hub integrating mechanical separation and electrical control. To counter the Russian frost, it features fully enclosed insulation sheds and steam heating pipelines. This setup not only improves working conditions but also ensures mud fluidity through a five-stage purification process (shale shaker, desander, desilter, vacuum degasser, and centrifuge).
Efficiency and Resource Recovery
From mixing and weighting to degassing and supplying, the ZJ30 system manages the entire lifecycle of drilling fluids. By precisely controlling mud properties, it significantly reduces the consumption of expensive chemicals, providing a robust technical guarantee for polar drilling operations.