Flo-Divider

The Derrick Flo-Divider is designed to maximize the solids removal capabilities of shale shakers. By pooling and dividing the drill fluid upstream from the shale shakers, the Flo-Divider ensures that each shaker receives an equal flow of drilling mud and an equal distribution of drilled solids.

How the Flo-Divider Works
Mud from the flow line enters the rear of the Flo-Divider (1) where it contacts a baffle (2), flows over a weir (3), and is divided equally between a desired number of shaker feed ports (4). Each feed port contains a positive sealing weir gate (5) that can be inserted to completely stop flow to one or more of the feed ports while equalizing flow to the remaining shakers. Weir gates allow control over how many shakers receive flow, thus allowing the Flo-Divider to be configured to feed any number of shakers. Installation of the Flo-Divider greatly simplifies the feed problems commonly associated with multiple shaker installations.

Positive sealing weir gates are removable, allowing flow adjustment to the shakers or enabling a shaker by-pass.

Other advantages of the Flo-Divider:

• Eliminates the need for a back tank and shaker bypasses.
  
• Minimizes the effect of pitch and heave.
  
• Reduces overall space requirements.
  
• Fits easily onto most rigs.
  
• Is applicable for all Derrick shakers.

Derrick Equipment Co, Oilfield Division Office, 15630 Export Plaza Drive, Houston, TX 77032-2517. Tel: 281-590-3003; Fax: 281-442-6948.