Mud Tank or Mud Pit for Drilling Rigs
Mud Tanks or mud pits can be fabricated in a variety of sizes as well as designs. After years of working on and with mud tanks and mud pits, we have come to a few practical conclusions.
1)
The more interior parts on a mud tank or mud pit, the more parts
that rust away which necessitates repair or replacement. So a simple remedy to
this problem is fabricating a new mud tank or mud pit with pre-
2)
Is buying a used mud tank or mud pit really going to save you any money?
Over the years we have spent
months rebuilding mud tanks. The piping in the mixing tank needs replacing, the
boots are not in the proper location, the pump house is too small, holes must be
patched, skids need stiffeners, handrails, and floor need to be revamped, the
doors won’t work or need to be enlarged, old paint must be removed and
repainted, etc.
3) If you’re the one paying for this well you may be paying too much. The short of it is, carefully evaluate your needs. A new mud tank may just be a more cost affective solution.