How Does A Drilling Rig Mud Pump Work?

Drilling for oil and gas exploration is an involved and complicated operation requiring specialized machinery to accomplish. Drilling rig mud pumps are one of the fundamental pieces of machinery needed for a successful drilling operation. Waters International supplies drilling rig mud pumps and other specialized boring equipment for the oil and gas exploration industry.

 A drilling rig mud pump is used to circulate drilling fluid or drilling mud into the bore hole to help cool, lubricate and clean the drill head as it bores into the ground. The drilling mud is also used to suspend and carry out drill cuttings from the drill head as it is brought in and out of the hole. This ensures that the drill does not clog and overheat, and makes the entire drilling operation smooth and safe.

Drilling rig mud pumps are usually reciprocating type pumps that basically work by drawing a fluid into a chamber or cylinder by the action of a piston, plunger or diaphragm, and then pushing it out to the needed direction through the use of one-way or check valves, resulting in the pulsed flow of the liquid in one direction. Ganging multiple pumps together increases the pump efficiency and provides a smoother liquid flow for better performance.

The action of the pump is used to draw out the drilling fluid from the bore hole, which is then filtered and cleared of impurities before being sent back in to cool and lubricate the drill head, and remove more drill cuttings. A failed pump will cause a disrupted flow of the drilling mud, which can cause the drill head to overheat or jam from cuttings and possibly even break. This can result in damage to the drilling equipment, and potentially cause injury to the drilling crew near the drilling rig.

Finding Rental Drilling Equipment Online

Utilizing rental drilling equipment for executing tasks is one of the most prudent ways of business. Investing and holding on to inventory that may not always be required for all tasks is definitely not a good move. The most feasible way is to rent equipment for the duration of the task and return it on completion of the contract. This will save a lot on capital expenses and depreciation, especially if the equipment lies unused for a long period. Here is a quick look at locating the best rental drilling equipment online.

Reputed dealers in drilling equipment

Dealers with a strong reputation and vast experience in dealing with drilling equipment would be the ideal choice to rent from.  The experience of dealers will help in ensuring that the equipment meet high standards so as to function without interruptions or downtime.  In critical drilling operations, it is necessary that the equipment are failsafe, rugged and reliable. We, at Waters International with a reputation and integrity as one of the oldest yet reliable dealers in drilling equipment, are the best choice for renting equipment.

Extensive inventory of all equipment

It is important to choose a dealer who has an extensive inventory of a large number of equipment. This inventory should ideally also include many numbers of the same equipment. For instance, a large project may require many numbers of mud pumps or other equipment.  This need can be met only if the rental agency possesses an extensive inventory of all equipment.  A dealer with excellent rapport and relationship with many global firms will be in a position to source additional requirement, if necessary.

Strong technical and maintenance support

At Waters International, we pride ourselves on the strong technical knowhow and experience we possess as a team.  Consequently, all rental drilling equipment that we give out on rent, is backed up by strong technical and maintenance support. This ensures that clients enjoy hassle free operations of rented equipment, without any downtime to affect overall efficiency. Drilling equipment require constant maintenance support due to the high wear and tear of components. Therefore, choose a supplier with the right resources to support with maintenance and technical expertise.