Introduction
In the world of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), efficient mud management is critical. Drilling fluid (or “mud”) is the lifeblood of HDD operations—it cools the drill bit, removes cuttings, stabilizes the borehole, and prevents formation collapse. But managing this fluid efficiently, especially across multiple or remote job sites, can be a logistical and environmental challenge.
Enter the Mobile Mud Tank Cum Recycling Unit with Trailer—a turnkey solution that transforms how HDD contractors handle drilling fluids.
The HDD Mobile Mud Tank Cum Recycling Unit with Trailer is a compact, transportable system that integrates:
- Mud storage tanks
- Mixing Hooper
- Solids control equipment (shale shakers, desander, desilters)
- Transfer Pumps
- Centrifuge (optional)
- Power system
- Trailer-mounted frame for mobility
This system recycles drilling fluid in real-time, reducing waste, cutting costs, and ensuring consistent performance in the field.
- Total Mobility
- Real-Time Mud Recycling
- Compact Footprint
- Reduced Environmental Impact Efficient fluid recycling reduces the need for fresh
- Cost-Effective Operations
Typical Applications in HDD:
- Utility Installations (Gas, Water, Electric, Fiber Optic)
- Crossings under Roads, Rivers, and Railways
- Telecom and Sewer Line Projects
- Pipeline Tie-ins and Expansions
Key Features at a Glance:
- Trailer-Mounted Design
- Shale Shaker & Desilter
- Multiple Tank Compartments
- Integrated Power Unit
- Custom Sizes Available
- Easy transport and fast deployment
- Efficient solids control for fluid recycling
- Separate clean and dirty mud for efficiency
- Fully self-contained system
- Tailored to match rig capacity (e.g. 100–500 GPM)
If you’re in the HDD industry and still relying on outdated mud pits or offsite fluid management, the Mobile Mud Tank Cum Recycling Unit with Trailer offers a smarter, cleaner, and faster alternative. It’s an investment in productivity, sustainability, and long-term profitability.
Get in touch with Petropath Fluids India Ltd—your trusted partner in drilling fluid innovation and performance.
