Drilling Mud Agitator Design: Industrial Application & Selection Guide

Feb 24, 2026

In modern solids control processes, fluid stability within the tank directly impacts the safety and efficiency of downhole operations. A professional Mud Agitator is a critical component designed to maintain complex hydrodynamic balance and ensure the stability of the drilling "blood."
 

In-depth Functional Analysis of Mud Mixer
 
Dynamic Suspension of High-Density Solids: As a high-performance drilling mud agitator, its primary task is to manage fluids with densities up to 20 ppg (2.4 g/cm³). The agitator’s powerful torque generates continuous axial and radial flow fields, preventing weighting agents like barite from settling in tank corners and effectively mitigating the risks of Barite Sag.
 
Rheological Maintenance and Shear Fluidization: The shear force generated by a mud tank agitator rapidly breaks down polymer clusters, preventing "fish-eyes." Continuous agitation ensures that viscosity and gel strength remain within ideal ranges, facilitating the uniform distribution of chemical additives.
 
Synergistic Degassing and Thermal Management: These agitators for mud tanks promote continuous surface renewal, aiding in the release of entrained formation gases and enhancing heat exchange between the mud and the environment, protecting downstream pumps from cavitation.
 
Engineering Advantages of the KOSUN MA Series Mud Agitator
 
The KOSUN MA series Mud Agitator is recognized for its proven reliability in field operations. KOSUN mud mixers features a mature worm gear reduction design that provides high torque output with excellent self-locking stability. With modular configurations from 2.2 kW to 22 kW, the KOSUN Mud Agitator ensures consistent performance across various complex operational scenarios. Through its compact design and high durability, this mud mixer delivers efficient circulation while significantly reducing maintenance frequency and overall operating costs.