The CleanCut* system from M-I SWACO gives operators a flexible solution for improving the safety and efficiency of drill-cuttings containment and disposal.  The system captures the drill cuttings as they exit the shaker and keeps them contained in a sealed system all the way to final processing, using positive-pressure pneumatic conveyance.  The temporary bulk storage of drill  cuttings provided by the CleanCut system  protects drilling logistics from interruption by weather, allowing peak drill-cuttings volumes to be held for later processing while drilling continues. This flexibility can prevent expensive downtime on critical drilling operations. The bulk transfer of drill cuttings from rig to supply boat, and from supply boat to final process location enables large volumes of drill cuttings to be handled safely offshore, eliminating the numerous, potentially risky crane lifts normally required. The CleanCut system is a field-proven technology with an outstanding record of reliability and performance worldwide.

Features and advantages

Safety

• Conveyance is fully enclosed and  automated, with minimum involvement of personnel
• Crane lifts are minimized, improving offshore safety
• Equipment is specified to hazardous-zone classifications

Ease of Use

• Flexible installation to suit rig layout with small equipment footprints
• The system transfers untreated cuttings at high rates
• Adds flexibility and reliability to operations including shipping cuttings to shore, inter-field transfer,  slurrification and disposal, and thermal  treatment offshore and onshore

Reliability

• Dense phase conveying technology  developed over three decades of tough  service in a range of industries
• CleanCut technology has been extensively field proven in operations worldwide since 2000
• Outstanding equipment uptime record
• Environmental Protection
• Totally enclosed system
• No addition to waste stream
• Can encompass the entire cuttings  supply chain
• The first total solution from shaker to process plant