Shale Shaker Screens - Kemtron

c.
Screens
Pretension Screens come in
varying sizes to fit individual
systems. A detailed list of
screens and associated parts
can be found under the Screen
Parts Breakdown section in
this manual. As a standard, a
Wedge-‐Block System is
employed for retaining the
screens on the shaker bed.
Alternative methods of screen
fastening may be employed,
based on customer pref-‐
erence. Alternative screen
fastening methods are not
specifically covered in this
manual.
The selection of screens is
critical and should reflect
the operating conditions.
Screens mesh count and screen ratings significantly impact shaker
performance. It is important to understand how each screen directly
influences the ability of the shaker to achieve solid/liquid separation and
consistent conveyance.
Generally, the coarser screens go to rear and lower deck (if there is one)
while using progressively finer screens toward the output. When using a
dual deck shaker, it is important to understand if the shaker is being used
in cascade flow or in parallel flow. Cascade flow typically uses finer
screens on the bottom deck and more course screens on the top deck.
Dual flow or parallel flow shakers use finer screens on the top deck and
more course screens on the bottom deck. Contact KEMTRON Technical
Services Team for additional support, if needed.
This is only a guide. Individual experience should guide screen selection
for flow rate and solids type to maximize solids removal and discharge
dryness. Remember that finer screens wear out faster, especially when
subjected to high volumes of solids, such as when drilling very fast.
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Generally, a screen one mesh coarser is run on the end of each Shaker to
allow discharge to be as dry as possible.
Another important item to understand is that how dry the discharge
cuttings do not unilaterally define shaker performance are. A linear
motion shaker is designed to provide a clean recoverable fluid. Typically
the dryer the solids discharge, the less clean the recovered fluid. A
shakers performance is defined by balancing the dryness of the solids
discharge with the cleanliness of the recovered fluid.
KEMTRON manufactures a pretensioned polyester powder-‐coated triple
layer screen for use in its shakers. Triple layer wire cloth bonded to a
stainless steel punch plate attached to a rigid steel frame provides the
greatest support for a durable long-‐lasting shaker screen.
The table below illustrates the difference in conductance and micron cut
for a few select screen sizes.

Prior to installing the screens always
check that the Crown Rubbers are in place
and inspect each for wear. There should
be at least one Crown Rubber per screen
and it fits a metal support running
lengthwise down the middle sections of
the shaker screen frame. As the Crown
Rubber ages, the top will flatten and no longer make the necessary
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compressive contact with the installed screens. This will cause excessive
vibration and will cause premature screen failure.
Screens should be washed and inspected for damage. Any minor damage
can be repaired using KEMTRON Screen Saver Plugs or silicon sealant. Do
not attempt to use sealant to prolong the use of the screen. Screen
Saver Plugs are available and will seal off any broken cell within the
screen.
The rearmost and bottom screens should be installed first. Care must be
taken not to damage the polystrips or integral screen seals upon
installation.
Once the bottom screen(s) are in place, position the wedge bars and
wedges. The wedge bar runs along the entire side length of the screen
and provides additional sealing protection. The wedges can be tightened
using the supplied Lever Wrench or a small heavy mallet being careful
not to damage the screens or the shaker basket.
Figure 9

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IMPORTANT
Extra care should be taken to ensure the wedges are very tight and secure.
If one of the wedges becomes loose it can severely damage a screen. Not to
mention loosing the integrity of the recycled mud and the time it takes to
reinstall it.
The remaining screens can be installed as above.

Wash screens if the drilling mudflow is interrupted for an extended
period or at the end of the day. This will prevent the screen from
becoming plugged and reducing the screen work area. Some solids can
accumulate within the layers of the screen mesh, when the screens are
not regularly cleaned. This accumulation can cause excessive weight to
be added to a section of the screen, therefore affecting solids
conveyance and will result in premature screen failure.
Place screens in their original box for storage and stack them on flat
selves. It is also important never to drop screens as the manufacturing
process takes advantage of powder coating techniques. The adhesive
effects of the powder coat can be detrimentally impacted by dropping
the screen.
d. Moving and Start-‐Up
Prior to transporting or moving the shaker, it is important to follows these
steps:
Remove screens, wedge bars, wedges, and crown rubbers and store it
an appropriate place. Lower the shaker deck angle using the jacks on
either side of the bed. Secure the shaker bed using the shipping
brackets.
Prior to starting-‐up the shaker, it is important to follows these steps:
Reverse the steps above. Ensure that the shaker is in a level plane.
Check all bolts are present and secure. Inspect the wiring for worn or
damaged insulation. Inspect the crown rubbers for wear. Inspect the
screens for damage and the presence of the sealing gasket strips.
Inspect for broken springs and worn fabric washers.

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The remaining screens can be installed as above.

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