Bead Recovery combo units in the Permian Basin
Reuse drilling beads even more effectively with our bead recovery system. We serve West Texas and south eastern New Mexico. Our patent pending bead recovery system is an open loop system that, compared to the competition:
​ Is more compact; easier to mobilize/demobilize
​ Has shorter rig-up times with its reduced plumbing
​ Is more environmentally friendly with its reduced plumbing, and spill contained pumps
​ Shakers are modular to accommodate most rig flowline shakers quickly
​ Doubles as an Oil base dryer
​ Works with any brand of bead
​ Utilizes state of the art PLC technology to minimize user intervention and maximize recovery
Applications
The applications for our bead recovery include:
​ Areas you are encountering torque and drag
​ Excessive drill pipe & casing wear
​ Lack of weight at the BHA
​ Potential for differential sticking
​ Underbalanced formations
BEAD RECOVERY SYSTEM
Without a recovery unit, the majority of the beads will be removed after a circulation over the flowline shakers. Using the Bead Recovery System, the cuttings and beads from the rig shakers are processed with our unit where large material and waste is separated from smaller shale, beads and mud. The mud, shale, and beads are then circulated through 1-6 quick adjusting hydro cyclones where more shale is separated and discharged out and over 9, mesh screens of your choice into the open top. The clean beads and mud are then pumped through a 3" hose of poly line back to the rig suction tank.
MECHANICS
Achieving effective concentration of beads down-hole, usually 1-3 lb/bbl. depending on issues, can be done quickly and maintained easily by using XLT Energy's bead recovery system. By adding and maintaining drilling beads this will allow the pipe to move with less friction & reduce wear on collars, therefore improving ROP, reducing differential sticking and increasing your weight on bit.
Drilling beads being a solid lubricant, will not affect the chemistry of your mud system.
Advantages
The advantages of our bead recovery system include:
​ More compact
​ Cost for mob and demob is cut in half
​ Environmental impact reduced with plumbing and spill containment pumps
​ Low profile footprint
​ Meets strict industry guidelines for safety
​ 24/7/365 professional technical support
​ Doubles as an shale dryer
​ Works with all drilling beads
​ Minimal personnel requirement
​ Quick screen changes
Choosing Drilling Beads
Depending on drilling issues, choosing the right beads is of utmost importance. We have had success and a good working relationship with a select few mud companies and their products.
Contact us today if you would like to use our bead recovery system.