Mud Solids Control Equipment

GN Solids Control Co Ltd is a global manufacturer specializing in solid-liquid separation equipment for industries like oil & gas drilling, mining, and environmental waste management. Our core products are used to clean, recycle, and manage drilling fluids and industrial slurries.

Below is a summary of the company’s key details:

Category Details
Core Business Design and manufacture of solids control, separation, and drilling waste management equipment.
Key Products Shale shakers, decanter centrifuges (various sizes), desanders, desilters, vertical cuttings dryers, complete mud systems, and liquid mud plants.
Primary Industries Served Oil & Gas Drilling, Mining & Mineral Processing, Tunneling (TBM), Environmental (Sludge/Dredge Dewatering), HDD/CBM Drilling.
Global Presence Headquarters & factory in Langfang, China.

Branch offices in Houston, USA; Brisbane, Australia; and UAE.

Products exported to 60+ countries Company Background Founded in 2007. Claims to be the first API-certified solids control manufacturer in China. Over 350 employees and facilities covering over 110,000 m².
Certifications API (for oilfield equipment), ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 28001 (Supply Chain Security), CE Mark.

🏭 Product Portfolio and Applications
The company’s equipment line can be viewed as a full-service solution for fluid and slurry management:

Core Separation Equipment: Their most prominent products are decanter centrifuges, ranging from small 9-inch units to large 30-inch models for high-capacity applications. These are critical for fine particle separation and dewatering.

Complete Systems: Beyond individual machines, GN designs and builds integrated systems like Liquid Mud Plants for mixing and storing drilling fluid, Slurry Separation Plants for tunnel boring machines (TBMs), and Drilling Cuts Treatment Packages for processing drilling waste into disposable solids and reusable fluid.

Industry-Specific Solutions: They adapt their core technology for different sectors, such as compact solids removal units for diamond core drilling in mining and dewatering systems for dredging and industrial wastewater-1.

🌍 Global Operations and Branches
GN operates a multinational structure to serve global markets:

GN Solids Control: The primary brand and manufacturing division based in China

GN Solids America LLC: Handles sales, service, and parts for the Americas from Houston, Texas

GN Solids MENA (UAE): Covers the Middle East and African markets

Australian Branch: Supports the Asia-Pacific region from Brisbane

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GN Solids Control Co., Ltd. is a globally recognized leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of solids control, drilling waste management, and environmental solutions for the oil & gas, drilling, mining, and industrial sectors. Founded in China, the company has grown into a major international player with a significant presence across five continents.

Core Business & Product Portfolio

GN specializes in providing complete system solutions for liquid/solid separation. Its main product lines include:

1. Solids Control Equipment (The Core Business):

   • Shale Shakers: High-performance, multi-layer vibrating screens for primary solids removal.

   • Desanders & Desilters: Hydrocyclone units for removing fine sand and silt particles.

   • Decanter Centrifuges: For fine particle separation and dewatering of drilling fluids and cuttings.

   • Centrifugal Pumps: Including submersible slurry pumps.

   • Degassers: For removing trapped gases from drilling fluids.

   • Complete Solids Control Systems: Custom-designed, skid-mounted or trailer-mounted systems integrating all the above equipment for turnkey operation.

2. Drilling Waste Management Systems:

   • Cuttings Dryers: (e.g., Vertical Cuttings Dryers) to reduce waste volume and recover valuable drilling fluid.

   • Screw Conveyors & Drying Shakers.

   • Thermal Desorption Units: For advanced, zero-discharge treatment of oil-based cuttings.

   • Waste Management Packages: Integrated solutions for collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal/recycling of drilling waste.

3. Supporting Equipment & Ancillaries:

   • Mud Tanks, Mud Mixing Systems, Agitators, Electronic Control Systems, and related accessories.

Key Strengths & Market Position

• Global Footprint: GN operates internationally with subsidiaries, joint ventures, service centers, and warehouses in key markets including the United States, Russia, the Middle East, South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. This ensures local support and fast parts delivery.

• Engineering & Customization: The company is known for its strong R&D capabilities, holding numerous patents. They excel at providing custom-engineered solutions tailored to specific client needs, geographical conditions, and environmental regulations.

• Full-Service Provider: GN acts as a single-source supplier, offering everything from design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, to operator training and after-sales service.

• Quality Standards: Manufactures equipment in accordance with international standards such as API (American Petroleum Institute) and holds various industry certifications.

• Broad Application: Their equipment serves not only oil & gas drilling (land, offshore) but also HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling), CBM (Coal Bed Methane), shale gas, mining, tunneling, and industrial wastewater treatment.

Target Industries

• Oil & Gas Exploration and Drilling Contractors

• Drilling Fluid Service Companies

• Environmental Service Companies

• Mining and Tunneling Companies

• Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants

Corporate Slogan/Mission

Reflecting its focus on efficiency and environmental responsibility, GN’s value proposition often centers on “Controlling Solids, Saving Cost, and Protecting the Environment.”

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Company Overview
GN Solids Control Co., Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer and global supplier specializing in solids control and separation equipment. They are a key player in providing complete system solutions for industries like oil and gas drilling, HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling), mining, and environmental protection.

Core Products and Services
Their expertise lies in equipment that separates solids from liquids. Key product lines include:

Decanter Centrifuges: Their flagship product, available in various sizes and models (including 2-phase and 3-phase) for different applications.

Drilling Mud Systems: A full suite of equipment for processing drilling fluid, including:

Shale Shakers

Mud Cleaners

Desanders & Desilters

Degassers

Centrifugal Pumps

Think of the centrifugal pump as the heart of the drilling fluid system. Its main job is to move large volumes of fluid continuously and reliably. In a typical drilling rig setup, its key applications are:

Feeding the Mud Pumps: The large, high-pressure triplex or duplex mud pumps are what push the fluid down the drill string. However, they are not good at pulling fluid. Centrifugal pumps (often called “charge pumps” in this role) are used to supply a steady, positive flow of fluid to the suction of the mud pumps, preventing cavitation and ensuring efficient operation.

Transferring Fluid Between Tanks: Moving drilling mud from one compartment of the mud tank to another, for example, from a settling tank to an active tank.

Powering Hydrocyclones: They provide the necessary pressure and flow to feed desanders and desilters (hydrocyclones), which remove fine drilled solids from the mud.

Supercharging: This is its most critical role. As mentioned above, it ensures the main mud pump has a constant, air-free supply of fluid at a positive pressure, which is essential for the mud pump’s performance and longevity.

Complete Solids Control Systems: They engineer and package the above equipment into integrated skidded or trailer-mounted systems for oil rigs, HDD projects, and TBMs (Tunnel Boring Machines).

Waste Management and Sludge Dewatering Systems: Equipment for environmental applications, such as treating industrial sludge and wastewater.

Global Presence
GN has a significant international footprint to serve its global clientele. They have established branch offices and subsidiaries in key regions, including:

GN Solids America LLC (United States)

GN Solids Mena (Middle East/North Africa, based in the UAE)

A branch office in Australia

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GN Solids Control Co., Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer and global supplier specializing in solids control and separation equipment. They are a key player in providing complete system solutions for industries like oil and gas drilling, HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling), mining, and environmental protection.

Core Products and Services
Their expertise lies in equipment that separates solids from liquids. Key product lines include:

Decanter Centrifuges: Their flagship product, available in various sizes and models (including 2-phase and 3-phase) for different applications.

Drilling Mud Systems: A full suite of equipment for processing drilling fluid, including:

Shale Shakers

Mud Cleaners

Desanders & Desilters

Degassers

Centrifugal Pumps

Complete Solids Control Systems: They engineer and package the above equipment into integrated skidded or trailer-mounted systems for oil rigs, HDD projects, and TBMs (Tunnel Boring Machines).

Waste Management and Sludge Dewatering Systems: Equipment for environmental applications, such as treating industrial sludge and wastewater.

Global Presence
GN has a significant international footprint to serve its global clientele. They have established branch offices and subsidiaries in key regions, including:

GN Solids America LLC (United States)

GN Solids Mena (Middle East/North Africa, based in the UAE)

A branch office in Australia

For more cases info in detail,please find Michael.

michael@gnseparation.com

Whatsapp: + 86 178 0179 9913

GN Solids Control Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and supplier of separation equipment and solids control systems for various industries. We have an international presence, including a subsidiary in the United States.

A shale shaker is the first and most critical piece of equipment in the solids control system on a drilling rig. Its primary job is to remove large, drilled solids (cuttings) from the drilling fluid (mud) before the fluid continues through the cleaning system and is recirculated downhole.

Primary Function
Think of it as a high-tech, industrial-sized sieve. It uses vibrating screens to separate solids from liquids. Efficient removal of these cuttings at this first stage is vital because:

Protects Downstream Equipment: It prevents larger particles from overloading and damaging more sensitive equipment like desanders, desilters, and centrifuges.

Maintains Drilling Fluid Properties: Drilling mud is expensive and chemically engineered. Removing solids helps maintain its desired properties (density, viscosity), which is crucial for controlling well pressure, cooling the drill bit, and stabilizing the wellbore.

Reduces Costs: Cleaner mud can be reused, significantly reducing the volume of new mud that needs to be purchased and the volume of waste that must be handled and disposed of.

Improves Drilling Efficiency: Clean mud drills faster and reduces the risk of equipment failures and drilling problems like stuck pipe.

How It Works
The process can be broken down into a few key steps:

Inflow: The “dirty” drilling fluid, laden with rock cuttings from the drill bit, flows from the wellbore onto the shaker’s screens.

Vibration: The screen deck is set into a high-speed vibrating motion, typically driven by unbalanced motors. This vibration fluidizes the mud, allowing it to pass through the screen mesh.

Separation:

Liquid & Fine Particles: The liquid drilling mud and particles smaller than the screen mesh openings pass through and are collected in a tank below, ready for the next stage of cleaning.

Solids & Cuttings: The larger drilled solids (cuttings) are conveyed along the vibrating screen surface and discharged off the end of the shaker into a separate collection bin (the “cutting box”).

Disposal: The separated dry(er) cuttings are then transported for safe disposal, often following strict environmental regulations.

The efficiency of a shale shaker is heavily dependent on the screen mesh size. Finer mesh screens remove smaller particles but have lower fluid capacity and can plug more easily.

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GN Solids Control Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese-based manufacturer and service provider specializing in solids control and waste management equipment for the drilling industry.

GN’s product line covers the entire process of solids control and drilling waste management. A typical system is arranged in a sequential “mud tank” setup.

1. Solids Control Equipment– This is their primary focus. The equipment is designed to remove drilled solids of varying sizes from the drilling fluid.

Shale Shakers: The first and most critical line of defense. They use vibrating screens to separate large drill cuttings from the drilling fluid. GN offers various models, including linear motion and balanced elliptical motion shakers.

Vacuum Degassers: Used to remove trapped gases (like methane, H2S) from the drilling fluid, which is crucial for safety and maintaining mud density.

Desanders & Desilters: Hydrocyclones that use centrifugal force to remove fine, abrasive sand and silt-sized solids. Desanders handle larger particles than desilters.

Decanter Centrifuges: High-speed rotating machines that separate the finest solids (down to a few microns) and control the viscosity and density of the drilling fluid. They are essential for barite recovery (saving expensive weighting material).

Mud Cleaners: A combination unit that typically includes a desilter bank mounted over a fine-screen shaker.

Mud Tanks & Agitation Systems: The tanks that hold the drilling fluid, equipped with agitators to keep the mud homogeneous and prevent solids from settling.

2. Drilling Waste Management After solids are separated, GN provides equipment to handle the waste.

Vertical & Horizontal Cutting Dryers: Also known as “high-G dryers,” these further reduce the liquid content of the cuttings from the shakers, recovering more valuable drilling fluid and reducing the volume of waste for disposal.

Sludge Pumps: Transfer waste slurries and thickened sludges.

Screw Pumps & Piston Pumps: Used for moving high-viscosity fluids and slurries.

Complete Dewatering Units: Integrated systems that use chemicals (flocculants) and centrifuges to separate water from solids, producing dry solids for disposal and clean water that can often be discharged or reused.

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GN Solids Control Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese-based manufacturer and service provider specializing in solids control and waste management equipment for the drilling industry.

Core Products and Services

GN’s product line covers the entire process of solids control and drilling waste management. A typical system is arranged in a sequential “mud tank” setup.

1. Solids Control Equipment (The “Rig Mud System”)
This is their primary focus. The equipment is designed to remove drilled solids of varying sizes from the drilling fluid.

• Shale Shakers: The first and most critical line of defense. They use vibrating screens to separate large drill cuttings from the drilling fluid. GN offers various models, including linear motion and balanced elliptical motion shakers.

• Vacuum Degassers: Used to remove trapped gases (like methane, H2S) from the drilling fluid, which is crucial for safety and maintaining mud density.

• Desanders & Desilters: Hydrocyclones that use centrifugal force to remove fine, abrasive sand and silt-sized solids. Desanders handle larger particles than desilters.

• Decanter Centrifuges: High-speed rotating machines that separate the finest solids (down to a few microns) and control the viscosity and density of the drilling fluid. They are essential for barite recovery (saving expensive weighting material).

• Mud Cleaners: A combination unit that typically includes a desilter bank mounted over a fine-screen shaker.

• Mud Tanks & Agitation Systems: The tanks that hold the drilling fluid, equipped with agitators to keep the mud homogeneous and prevent solids from settling.

2. Drilling Waste Management
After solids are separated, GN provides equipment to handle the waste.

• Vertical & Horizontal Cutting Dryers: Also known as “high-G dryers,” these further reduce the liquid content of the cuttings from the shakers, recovering more valuable drilling fluid and reducing the volume of waste for disposal.

• Sludge Pumps: Transfer waste slurries and thickened sludges.

• Screw Pumps & Piston Pumps: Used for moving high-viscosity fluids and slurries.

• Complete Dewatering Units: Integrated systems that use chemicals (flocculants) and centrifuges to separate water from solids, producing dry solids for disposal and clean water that can often be discharged or reused.

3. Additional Equipment

• Mud Mixing Systems: Automated systems for preparing and adding chemicals to the drilling fluid.

• Power Generation & Control Systems: They provide diesel generators and integrated control cabins to power and manage their equipment packages.

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Key Features and Strengths

• One-Stop Shop: GN can supply individual pieces of equipment or a complete, integrated solids control system tailored to a specific drilling project.

• Global Presence: With offices and service centers in key locations worldwide (including the USA, Russia, Middle East, and Southeast Asia), they provide strong after-sales support and local spare parts inventory.

• Cost-Effectiveness: They are widely recognized for offering reliable equipment at a more competitive price point than many Western OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), making them a popular choice for cost-sensitive operations.

• Customization: They can design and build systems to meet specific client requirements, space constraints, or environmental regulations.

• Experience in Diverse Applications: Their equipment is used not only in oil and gas but also in HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling), CBM (Coal Bed Methane), water well drilling, and geothermal drilling.

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Position: Manager

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GN Solids Control is a leading Chinese manufacturer and global supplier of solids control and drilling waste management equipment for the oil & gas, HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling), and tunneling industries.

Core Products and Services GN’s product line covers the entire process from fluid purification to waste handling. Their equipment is essential for maintaining drilling fluid properties, reducing costs, and meeting environmental regulations.

1. Solids Control Equipment (The “Five Stages”) This is their primary focus. The standard progression of equipment on a drilling rig is often referred to as the “mud system.”

Shale Shakers (1st Stage): The primary and first line of defense. They use vibrating screens to remove the largest drilled solids from the drilling fluid returning from the wellbore. GN offers various models, including linear motion and balanced elliptical motion shakers.

Vacuum Degassers (2nd Stage): Remove entrained gases (like methane or H₂S) from the drilling fluid, which is critical for maintaining fluid density and preventing kicks or blowouts.

Desanders & Desilters (3rd & 4th Stage): Hydrocyclones that use centrifugal force to remove finer sand and silt-sized particles. Desanders handle larger fine particles, while desilters remove the smallest ones.

Decanter Centrifuges (5th Stage): High-speed rotating machines that separate ultra-fine solids (down to the micron level) and barite (a weighting agent) from the liquid. This is crucial for recycling valuable barite and drying out waste.

2. Drilling Waste Management After separation, the solids need to be handled.

Vertical Cutting Dryers: Further dry the drill cuttings from the shale shakers, recovering more valuable drilling fluid.

Screw Presses: A continuous, low-maintenance dewatering device that squeezes water out of slurries, creating a drier, more manageable solid cake.

Slurry Pumping Systems: Transfer waste slurries between equipment.

Skip & Box Systems: Containers for collecting and transporting dried cuttings and waste.

3. Integrated Systems GN is known for building large, pre-fabricated systems that combine all the above equipment into a single, compact unit.

Mud System Skids: Custom-built systems that integrate shakers, degassers, desanders, desilters, and centrifuge pumps onto a single skid for easy transportation and rig-up.

Modular Plants: Larger, containerized systems for major drilling projects.

Key Features and Strengths
Global Presence: GN has a significant international footprint with offices, agents, and service centers in key oilfield regions worldwide (North America, Middle East, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa).

Strong R&D: They invest heavily in research and development to improve the efficiency, reliability, and automation of their equipment.

Competitive Pricing: Like many Chinese manufacturers, they often offer cost-competitive solutions compared to Western counterparts, without necessarily sacrificing quality.

Customization: They are known for their ability to design and build custom solutions tailored to specific client needs, well conditions, and rig space limitations.

One-Stop Shop: A client can source an entire solids control and waste management package from a single supplier.

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GN Solids Control is a leading Chinese manufacturer and global supplier of solids control and drilling waste management equipment for the oil & gas, HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling), and tunneling industries.

Industries Served
Oil & Gas Drilling (Onshore & Offshore)

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) for pipelines and utilities

Tunneling and Geothermal Drilling

Environmental Remediation (e.g., slurry wall drilling)

Key Features and Market Position
Cost-Effective Alternative: GN is often positioned as a high-quality, more affordable alternative to Western premium brands like MI-SWACO (a Schlumberger company) and Derrick.

Global Reach: They have a significant international presence, with equipment operating in every major oil and gas region, including North America, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Focus on HDD and Tunneling: While strong in oil & gas, GN has successfully tailored its equipment for the HDD and tunneling industries, where space and efficiency are paramount. Their smaller, skid-mounted systems are very popular in these sectors.

Strong Online Presence: GN is known for its effective use of digital marketing, making their products and information easily accessible online.

About the jet mixing unit,A Jet Mixing Unit, also known as a Mud Mixing Hopper or Jet Hopper, is a fundamental piece of equipment in any drilling fluid (mud) system. Its primary purpose is to efficiently and uniformly mix dry, powdered additives (like Bentonite, Barite, polymers, and chemicals) into the liquid phase (water or oil) to create and maintain the drilling mud.

How a Jet Mixing Unit Works
The operation is based on the Venturi Effect:

Pumping: A centrifugal pump (often a dedicated “mixing pump”) takes suction from the active mud tank and discharges a high-pressure stream of fluid.

Venturi Action: This high-pressure stream is directed through a nozzle inside the hopper, creating a high-velocity jet and a zone of low pressure (a vacuum).

Induction & Mixing: The created vacuum sucks the dry powder from the hopper’s bowl down into the throat of the educator. The high-velocity jet shears and instantly hydrates the powder particles, preventing them from clumping together into “fish eyes.”

Discharge: The mixed slurry is then discharged directly back into the mud tank.

In essence, the Jet Mixing Unit is the “kitchen” of the drilling fluid system. It’s where the “recipe” for the drilling mud is prepared. GN Solids Control provides reliable and efficient jet mixing hoppers that are a crucial first step in the process of creating and maintaining the high-quality drilling fluid essential for a safe, efficient, and successful drilling operation.

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GN Solids Control Co., Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer and global supplier of comprehensive equipment and systems for solid-liquid separation, primarily serving the oil and gas drilling, HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling), and environmental industries.

Core Products and Services GN provides a full line of solids control equipment and integrated systems. Their product portfolio includes:

1. The “Five Stages” of Solids Control Equipment:

Shale Shakers: The primary and first stage of solids removal. GN offers various models, including linear motion and elliptical motion shakers, with single, double, or triple decks to separate different sizes of solids.

Vacuum Degassers: Used to remove entrained gases (like methane or hydrogen sulfide) from the drilling fluid, which is critical for maintaining mud density and preventing kicks.

Desanders & Desilters: Hydrocyclones that remove fine, abrasive sand and silt-sized particles (15-50 microns and finer) from the drilling fluid. These are essential for protecting downstream equipment.

Decanter Centrifuges: A critical piece of equipment for the final stage of separation. High-speed centrifuges are used to separate ultra-fine solids and to dry out cuttings for waste minimization.

Mud Cleaners: A combination unit that typically integrates a desander/desilter hydrocyclone with a fine-screen shaker to process the underflow.

2. Additional and Auxiliary Equipment:

• Centrifugal Pumps: GN manufactures their own robust centrifugal pumps for transferring mud between equipment.

• Mud Tanks: Custom-designed and fabricated tanks with piping, agitators, and walkways.

• Cuttings Dryers: Also known as “vertical centrifuges,” these are used to recover even more liquid from drill cuttings, significantly reducing waste volume and disposal costs.

• Drilling Waste Management Systems: Complete solutions for processing drill cuttings, including drying, conveying, and packaging systems.

• Mud Gas Separators (“Poor Boy Degassers”): For handling large volumes of gas-invaded mud.

3. Integrated Systems:
GN is known for building complete, skidded, or trailer-mounted solids control systems that combine all the necessary equipment into a single, compact package. These are popular for land drilling rigs, workover rigs, and HDD projects.

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