Why is mud purification equipment an indispensable part of modern engineering

Aug 26, 2025

In the field of modern engineering construction, whether it is pile foundation construction, tunnel excavation, or oil drilling and mining, mud plays a crucial role. It can not only cool the drill bit and lubricate the drilling tools, but also balance the formation pressure and prevent accidents such as blowouts. However, as the project progresses, the mud will be mixed with a large amount of rock debris, sand and gravel and other impurities. If not dealt with in time, it will not only affect the construction efficiency, but also bring a series of environmental and cost problems. Therefore, the use of mud purification equipment has become an indispensable key link in modern engineering. ​

In engineering construction, the cost of mud accounts for a certain proportion. If the used mud is not purified and treated but directly discarded and replaced with new mud, it will cause a huge waste of resources and significantly increase the construction cost. Mud purification equipment can effectively remove solid impurities from the mud through processes such as screening and centrifugal separation, making the purified mud meet the construction requirements again and achieving the recycling of mud. Take pile foundation construction as an example. In traditional construction, for every meter drilled, dozens or even hundreds of liters of mud may be consumed. However, after using mud purification equipment, the recovery rate of mud can reach over 85%. This means that under the same construction volume, the purchase volume of new mud is significantly reduced, and at the same time, the transportation and treatment costs of waste mud are also lowered. In the long term, the use of mud purification equipment can save a large amount of costs for the project and improve its economic benefits.

 Secondly, mud containing a large amount of impurities will accelerate the wear of drilling tools, slow down the drilling speed, and may even cause accidents such as stuck drill and buried drill, seriously affecting the construction progress. Mud purification equipment can promptly remove impurities from the mud, maintain the stability of the mud's performance, reduce the wear of drilling tools, and enhance drilling efficiency. Meanwhile, stable mud performance is of vital importance for ensuring the quality of the project. The use of mud purification equipment can ensure that the specific gravity, viscosity, sand content and other indicators of the mud meet the construction requirements, providing a strong guarantee for the project quality.