Application of GN mud agitator

Dec. 15, 2012 - PRLog -- GN JBQ series mud agitator is one of the important equipment for mud system. It is mainly used for agitating drilling fluids, avoid particle in fluids deposit to tank bottom.

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It is high-efficiency mud-mixing units offered in a wide array of custom sizes and configurations to accommodate virtually any mud tank. The horizontal drive is designed for installations having limited space above the mud tank.

The mud agitator stirs mud slurry to maintain suspension of solids. The agitator is mounted on top of the mud tank and has one or two impeller(s) immersed in the mud slurry. The impeller shaft is directly coupled to an electric drive motor that is available in several horsepower ratings from 7.5 to 25.

GN does not authorize any other use of this equipment, intended usage of the equipment includes compliance with the operating, maintenance, and safety instructions provided in this manual。

Mud agitator design should be based on tank dimension, inner depth and mud condition. GN horizontal agitators utilize worm gear reducer. Welding type or casting type impeller for option.

The impeller is fixed to the shaft with bolts to avoid rotating or sway (connection with key groove optional). Its vertical location on the shaft is determined as a height from the tank bottom corresponding to the impeller diameter times 0.75. For example, a 20” impeller should be mounted 15” above the bottom. GN recommends straight impeller blades for tanks under 5’ deep and canted blades for deeper tanks. If dual impellers are desired, straight blades are mounted on the bottom and the canted blade impeller is installed at a point about two-thirds above the tank bottom.

The keyed motor and driven impeller shafts are rigidly connected by a multi-piece coupling, which uses tapered locking bushings to secure the shafts together. Shaft lengths are customized to suit customer specifications. For shafts longer than 8’, a stabilizer is mounted on the tank bottom to support the lower end of the shaft.

For more info, please contact GN Solids Control Co., Ltd.

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