Decanter Centrifuge

Centrifuges that give fluids and solids separation anxiety.

Your decanter centrifuge is pivotal in removing fine and ultrafine solids from drilling fluids. It not only minimizes fluid consumption and waste but also lays the foundation for a successful fluid management system.

To operate your decanter centrifuge at peak efficiency, consider the following:

  • Adopt superior technology—that’s why we opt for Alfa Laval.
  • Utilize integrated variable speed control rather than traditional valve flow control to reduce system pressure and save energy.
  • Employ Super Duplex Stainless Steel construction to achieve the industry’s highest G-force for maximum separation efficiency.

We’re dedicated to optimizing the centrifuge process because it’s the backbone of your fluid management system.

Selecting the Right Decanter Centrifuge

Choosing the ideal decanter centrifuge depends on various factors such as local regulations on fluids and cuttings, drilling speeds, and the type of drill bit used. Making the right choice will enhance your operational uptime and lower costs.

An effective centrifuge should efficiently separate fluids and solids, conditioning your drilling fluids to meet the highest process and environmental standards. When functioning optimally, a decanter centrifuge will:

  • Decrease total drilling fluid consumption.
  • Improve the performance of drilling fluids.
  • Enable the reuse of drilling mud.
  • Reduce waste disposal expenses.
  • Boost compliance with environmental regulations.

Whether you need to rent a single decanter centrifuge or require a fully staffed, multi-product central fluid processing facility, our experts are ready to provide the appropriate equipment and technical support for your project.

Access the best technology.

For on-site solutions, we merge Alfa Laval’s cutting-edge technology with our proprietary solids control equipment—including hydraulic centrifuge stands, fluid management tanks, centrifuge floc tanks, and stripping centrifuge floc tanks—to deliver comprehensive fluid management systems.

Explore our selection of decanter centrifuges to review models, process capabilities, throughput rates, and process control features.

Features

  • 0.980 m³/min process capacity (hydraulic water)
  • 0.850 m³/min process capacity (weighted fluid 1080 kg/m³)
  • Variable speed main drive
  • Variable speed back drive
  • Variable speed pump
  • Up to 5.5 tonnes per hour of solids discharge
  • Maximum G-force of 3549 g
  • Alfa Laval Model DMNX 418

Features

  • 0.96m3/min process capacity (weighted fluid capacity 1080 kg/m3)
  • 1.20m3/min process capacity (hydraulic water)
  • Variable speed main drive
  • Variable speed back drive
  • Variable speed pump
  • Up to 5.5 tonnes per hour of solids discharge
  • Maximum G-force 3549 g

Features

  • 1.5m3/min process capacity (weighted fluid capacity 1080 kg/m3)
  • 1.9m3/min process capacity (hydraulic water)
  • Variable speed main drive
  • Variable speed back drive
  • Variable speed pump
  • Up to 12 tonnes per hour of solids discharge
  • Maximum G force 3574 g
  • Alfa Laval Model Lynx 40

Apex pioneered the invention of the first hydraulic centrifuge oilfield stand. The centrifuge is set up in the lower travel position prior to lifting into the desired working position, making this stand safe, efficient and economical.

The concept and design of this fail-safe hydraulic system was engineered with specific goals in mind, such as:

  • Eliminate safety hazards, for example, suspended loads.
  • Enable ease of use with no harnesses needed and no fall arrest equipment required.
  • Elimination of trip hazards with and stair accessibility and proper lighting to enable clear vision.
  • Cost reduction – minimize transportation costs, picker truck not required, reduced rig up time, no matting required.

Available Options:

  • Single V400 hydraulic stand
  • Double V400 hydraulic stand with shale bin
  • Single V3 hydraulic stand
  • Double V3 hydraulic stand

Safety:

  • Set up at lower travel position
  • Platform is hydraulically raised and lowered
  • Working at heights is eliminated
  • Engineered stairways with hand-rails for support
  • High pressure pilot operated check-valves
  • Double acting hydraulic cylinders

Features

  • Single load (centrifuge, stand & pump)
  • No picker truck required (to raise or lower centrifuge)
  • Cold weather rated
  • Lighting on all levels
  • Power – 480 V, 30 A, 3 phase
  • No need for matting