Vertical driller advantages and application direction

Jul 22, 2025

 
 

 
 

With the continuous improvement of the country's environmental protection requirements, major oil fields are confronted with the problem of drilling waste disposal. Solving this major problem has become an urgent task nowadays. Against this backdrop, the VC-700 series cuttings dewatering machine launched by KOSUN , with its features of efficient separation and environmental protection and energy conservation, has become an ideal equipment for drilling waste treatment and is widely used in both onshore and offshore drilling operations.
 
 

Working principle and performance of vertical drill chip dryer
 
 

The VC-700 series rock cuttings spin dryer is a vertical scraper discharge centrifuge. It efficiently separates solid and liquid phases through the principle of centrifugal separation. This equipment can effectively recover the liquid phase components in drill cuttings, making the solid phase very dry. It is suitable for water-based mud, oil-based mud and synthetic mud, significantly improving the mud recovery rate, reducing drilling costs and minimizing environmental pollution at the same time.
 
 

The processing capacity of this equipment is as high as 40 to 60 tons per hour. The liquid content and oil content of the processed drill cuttings are both below 5% (w/w), fully meeting international emission standards and environmental protection requirements, and satisfying the strict demands of oilfield operations.
 



   
 
 


Core advantages of vertical drillers
 

1. Greatly reduce solid phase emissions: Through efficient centrifugal separation technology, cuttings dryer can significantly reduce solid phase waste emissions, reduce environmental pollution, and help oilfield enterprises to achieve green production.
 

2. Liquid phase recovery and reuse, reducing resource waste: The liquid phase components separated by the equipment can be directly recovered and reused in the drilling solid control system, effectively reducing mud waste and improving resource utilization.
 

3. Reduce the cost of drilling fluid and waste treatment: By recycling mud, enterprises can significantly reduce the purchase volume of new mud and simultaneously lower the cost of waste treatment, achieving a win-win situation of economic and environmental benefits.
 

4. Meet the environmental protection requirement of "no mud on the ground" : The drill cuttings dewatering machine can achieve efficient recovery of mud, preventing it from being directly discharged onto the surface, which complies with the current strict environmental protection regulations on "no mud on the ground".
 

5. Recover slurry loss and reduce mud loss: The equipment can effectively recover the mud lost due to reasons such as slurry loss from vibrating screens, clogging of mobile well frames or screens, improving the overall efficiency of the mud circulation system and reducing waste.
 

6. Wear-resistant and anti-corrosion design to extend service life: The scraper of the inner rotating body is sprayed with tungsten carbide anti-corrosion and wear-resistant material, significantly enhancing the durability of the equipment, reducing maintenance frequency and lowering operating costs.
 
 

Wide range of application scenarios
 

Kosun VC-700 vertical drilling cuttings dryer is suitable for all kinds of drilling environments, including land oil field and offshore drilling platform. Whether it is water -, oil - or synthetic - based mud, it can be efficiently processed to ensure that the cutting is dry to standard and meets international environmental standards.
 

Under the current environmental protection policies, the compliant disposal of drilling waste has become a must for oilfield enterprises. The drill cuttings spin dryer of KOSUN not only helps enterprises reduce operating costs, but also assists them in achieving sustainable development goals, promoting the industry to develop in a green and efficient direction.
 

KOSUN has always been committed to providing efficient and environmentally friendly solid control and waste disposal solutions for global oil field customers. We sincerely invite industry partners, oilfield enterprises and environmental protection technology institutions to join hands and work together to promote the green and intelligent development of drilling waste treatment. Whether it's technical cooperation, equipment procurement, or customized service demands, KOSUN will provide you with the best solutions with leading technology, reliable quality and comprehensive after-sales support.
 
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