MEERKAT PT Shaker

The compact, modular shaker that delivers

high performance and a wide range of configurations

E N V I R O N M E N T A L
S O L U T I O N S
Comparison of balanced elliptical motion to linear motion

Linear Motion

• G-force linear motion up to 6.9 G’s

• Speeds conveyance
• Increases shaker-fluid capacity
The M-I SWACO* MEERKAT* PT shaker
• Enables shaker to process heavier solids loads represents the latest developments
• Enhances cuttings-processing volume in compact, modular design and the
flexibility for multiple configurations
to meet a wide range of customer
Balanced Elliptical Motion requirements and rig environments.
This brochure is a reference to the
two standard configurations of the
MEERKAT PT shaker:
• Standard MEERKAT PT shaker with
header box
• Standard MEERKAT PT low-profile
shaker with possum belly
All motor specifications (hp, voltage,
speed) are nominal values and may
vary with configurations. Additional
• Uniform elliptical motion at all nonstandard configurations of the
points on basket MEERKAT PT shaker will be made
available upon customer request.
• Reduces G-forces (5.7 G’s maximum) M-I SWACO reserves the right to
• Optimizes solids removal update this brochure when applicable.
If there are any questions concerning
• Maximizes drilling-fluid recovery the data specified in this document,
• Drier cuttings please contact M-I SWACO.
• Extends screen life
 MEERKAT PTLinear- and
Dual-Motion Shale Shaker

ឣ A P P L I C A T I O N S
The flexibility of dual motion MEERKAT PT shaker operating in the
Drilling rigs and separation operations gentler balanced elliptical mode,
where space is at a premium and The dual-motion shale shaker solids encounter reduced G-forces
performance requirements are high. that adapts as solids change and longer screen residence time.
M-I SWACO has combined linear This results in drier solids, improved
ឣ P R O B L E M S
and balanced elliptical motion tech- drilling-fluid recovery, longer screen
Because drilling rates and conditions nology to create the revolutionary life and reduced operating costs.
change as drilling progresses, solids- MEERKAT PT dual-motion shaker. The
control equipment must handle design incorporates a 0.6-hp vibrator
varying solids characteristics. When The economy of linear motion
motor that allows it to perform on
premium drilling fluids are used, The dual-motor MEERKAT PT linear-
an unparalleled level.
maximum fluids recovery is of motion shaker is especially effective
But as drilling conditions change,
critical concern. while drilling top-hole sections where
the MEERKAT PT dual-motion shaker
heavy, high-volume solids are usually
ឣ S O L U T I O N S can be adjusted “on the fly.” Simply
encountered. In these intervals, shak-
flipping a switch on the control
The dual-motion MEERKAT PT shaker ers need to generate high G-forces to
not only manages the high cuttings box reconfigures the shaker from
effectively move dense solids across
volumes associated with surface hole linear to balanced elliptical motion.
the screens.
sections (linear motion), it can change There is no need to suspend or
on the fly to balanced elliptical motion shut down operations. With the
for longer cuttings-retention times.
Shaker performance gets an extra
boost from M-I SWACO specialists and
field personnel who provide expert Features and Benefits
advice and service. • Units can be customized to meet • Unique distribution box option
both tight-space requirements can replace flowline possum
ឣ E C O N O M I C S and high-performance criteria belly, providing increased
The generous throughput capacity • All configurations are compact handling capacity and
of the shaker can handle cuttings and modular dampening the velocity
loads generated by high ROP, saving of fluid from the flowline
• Linear motion for fast con-
rig time. The balanced elliptical • Pre-tensioned composite
veyance and heavy loading;
motion recovers greater amounts screens for fast screen changes
balanced elliptical motion for
of valuable drilling fluid, produces and overall ease of use
maximum retention time and
drier cuttings for easier disposal
drier cuttings • Ultra-tight seal between screen
and prolongs screen life.
• Elliptical motion at the flip and screen bed eliminates
solids buildup and costly bypass
ឣ E N V I R O N M E N T A L of a switch without stopping
the shaker of solids
The MEERKAT PT shaker processes cut-
• Balanced basket functions flaw- • Largest net-usable screen
tings more thoroughly than conven-
lessly in either linear or balanced area among shakers of similar
tional units, producing cuttings that
elliptical mode, with dry, light footprint: 15.9 ft2 (1.5 m2)
require less treatment for disposal.
The thorough processing also reduces loads or wet, heavy loads
the need for dilution which results in • Most reliable mechanical jack-
smaller waste volumes. ing system in the industry —
simple and easy to use; requires
no pinning
Standard MEERKAT PTlow-profile shaker with possum belly
Specifications
• Length 94 in.
(2,388 mm)
• Width 72.5 in.
(1,842 mm)
• Weir height 22.3 in.
(566 mm)
• Height 44 in.
(1,118 mm)
44
(1,118)
• Weight 2,965 lb
APPROX C.G. (1,345 kg)
Screen Deck and Screens
B B • Screen area:
Gross: 22 ft2 (2 m2)
57
(1,448) 56.9
(1,445)
Net (API): 15.9 ft2 (1.5 m2)
SPRING CENTER 72.6
TO CENTER (1,844)
• Deck-angle adjustment:
–3° to +3°
• Screen type: Pre-tensioned
4 x 2 ft (1.2 x 0.61 m)
Basket Isolation
48.7 8-IN. BYPASS (2 SIDES)
(1,237)
SPRING CENTER TO CENTER • Powder-coated steel springs
90
(2,286) Motor Specifications
• Two (2) primary vibrator
MOTION GENERATOR 2 HP MOTION GENERATOR 0.60 HP motors
(VOLTAGE PER CUSTOMER (VOLTAGE PER CUSTOMER
SPECIFICATIONS) SPECIFICATIONS)
EXPLOSION PROOF EXPLOSION PROOF • One (1) secondary vibrator
MANUAL DECK ANGLE (NON-EXPLOSION PROOF (NON-EXPLOSION PROOF OPTIONAL)
ADJUSTMENT
(2 PLCS)
OPTIONAL)
2 REQUIRED
1 REQUIRED PER SHAKER motor on dual-motion model
DECK ANGLE 44.1 (1,120)
• 440-480V/60 Hz/1,800 rpm or
INDICATOR APPROX C.G.
POSSUM BELLY
FEEDER
380-415V/50 HZ/1,500 rpm
• Explosion proof
46 (1,168) @ +3°
• Class I, Groups C and D
44 (1,118) @ 0° 40.9
41.5 (1,054) @ –3° 33.3 (1,039)
22.3 (846)
• UL/cUL, CE, ATEX, NORSOK
(566)
13.9 WEIR
(353) HEIGHT Basic Fluid Capacity
• 500 gpm (1,893 L/min)
6 3 MOTOR
(52) STARTER BOX
SKID
HEIGHT 75.2
(1,910)
90
(2,286)

94
(2,388)

SPARE SCREEN WEDGES 10-IN. INLET CONNECTION

(2) PER SHAKER WELD COVER PLATE

APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF
LIFTING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
LUG (0.75-IN. [19.1 mm] FNPT)
4 PLCS
40.2
(1,021) LIFTING
LUG
21.8
19.5 (495) (554) 17.9
APPROX C.G. (455)

4Xø 1.8
34.2 (46) 4.5
(869) (114) 31.5
APPROX C.G. (800)
63
72.5 (1,600)
(1,842) 64.3
(1,633)
 Standard MEERKAT PTshaker with header box
Specifications
• Length:
Linear motion 96.6 in.
(2,454 mm)
Dual motion 120 in.
(3,048 mm)
• Width 68.9 in.
(1,750 mm)
• Weir height 29 in.
63
(1,600)
(737 mm)
• Height 51 in.
(1,295 mm)
MOTION GENERATOR .6 HP • Weight 3,145 lb
(VOLTAGE PER CUSTOMER CONTRACT)
EXPLOSION PROOF (1,427 kg)
Screen Deck and Screens
MOTION GENERATOR 2 HP
(VOLTAGE PER CUSTOMER CONTRACT)
EXPLOSION PROOF
• Screen area:
101.4 2 PLACES
(2,576) Gross: 22 ft2 (2 m2)
Net (API): 15.9 ft2 (1.5 m2)
• Deck-angle adjustment:
–3° to +3°
• Screen type: Pre-tensioned
4 x 2 ft (1.2 x 0.61 m)
Basket Isolation
68.9
• Powder-coated steel springs
(1,750)
SPARE SCREEN WEDGES
(2) PER SHAKER
Motor Specifications
• Two (2) primary vibrator
motors
• One (1) secondary vibrator
4Xø 1.5 motor on dual-motion model
(38) 47.2
(1,199)
• 440-480V/60 Hz/1,800 rpm or
23.1
(587)
APPROXIMATE C.G.
380-415V/50 Hz/1,500 rpm
APPROVED LIFT POINT
• Explosion proof
29.5 (749) APPROVED LIFT POINT • Class 1, Groups C and D
APPROXIMATE C.G.

63
• UL/cUL, CE, ATEX, NORSOK
(1,600)
64.5
(1,638) Basic Fluid Capacity
• 500 gpm (1,893 L/min)

MANUAL DECK ø 10
ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (254)
ONE EACH SIDE 52.8 (1,341) APPROXIMATE LOCATION ø 8
APPROXIMATE C.G. OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (203)
(0.75-IN. PT) ø 6
THREE MOTOR (152)
CONTROL PANEL

53 (1,345) @+3° 34.2

51 (1,295) (869) 26 (660)
48.5 (1,232)@ –3° 41.6 10-IN. INLET
(1,057) CONNECTION 25 (636)
29
(737) 8-IN. INLET
WEIR CONNECTION
24 (610)
HEIGHT 6-IN. INLET
CONNECTION

10.3 (262)
MUD OUTLET EARTH 31.6
33.5 44.6 GROUNDING POINT APPROVED
ONE EACH SIDE (803) 63
(851) (1,133) (BOTH SIDES) LIFTING POINT
DECK ANGLE 73.1 (1,600)
INDICATOR APPROVED
ONE EACH SIDE
(1,857)
101.4 REAR VIEW LIFTING POINT
(2,576)
UNIT TAG
 In any configuration, the MEERKAT PT
shaker takes performance to a new level
The MEERKAT PT shaker’s modular mud cleaner options. In the field, rig disassemble the MEERKAT PT shaker
construction is as basic and impor- personnel can reconfigure the unit and pack it in a safe, compatible con-
tant to its success as the unit’s dual- quickly, via bolted connections, to tainer. The unit’s modularity reduces
motion capability. By incorporating meet changing requirements. disassembly and packing time at
the concept of modules, M-I SWACO Another big advantage of the the shipping end and unpacking and
has built big advantages into the M-I SWACO bolted, modular design reassembly time at the receiving end.
MEERKAT PT shaker. Customers have becomes apparent when it’s time Once onsite, crews can configure the
the option of bolting single MEERKAT PT to ship the unit internationally. modules and install the shakers, using
units into a dual or triple configura- With the M-I SWACO mobilization bolted, not welded, connections.
tion, with different feed systems and option, our crews will partially

MEERKAT PT Dual Shaker MEERKAT PT Low-Profile Dual Shaker

Features and Benefits

• Combines two or three • Available options: • Feeder slide gates integral to
MEERKAT PT shakers into – Multiple header tanks possum belly
one integral assembly by • Flow distribution controlled
– Mud cleaner
bolting together skids with by slide gates
field-installable kit – Lifting frame
• Flow can be opened/closed
• Standard assembly includes – Distribution box
to any shaker
common possum belly • Can be lifted/rigged as
• Flow can be regulated by
single unit
adjusting slide gate height
• Single flowline connection
to shakers
 The MEERKAT PTshaker
configures to your needs
MEERKAT PT MUD CLEANER*

ISO VIEW
1:15

Mud cleaners can be installed

on the single, dual and triple
configurations:
• The D-SANDER* unit is avail-
able in two- or three-cone
• The D-SILTER* unit is avail-
able in six, eight or ten These configurations are just the beginning
twin-cone M-I SWACO is currently developing visit an M-I SWACO representative to
• Low profile (approx. 64 in. additional configurations of the review the latest specifications for
[1,626 mm] to top of trough) MEERKAT PT shaker. To see for our soon-to-be-launched models.
• Integral bypass between yourself what we have planned,
shaker and D-SILTER/
D-SANDER units
• Compact footprint
• Allows inspection/mainte-
Composite screens provide longer life and more screen area
nance without ladders M-I SWACO high-capacity composite
or scaffolds shaker screens are the most rugged,
long-lasting and efficient screens avail-
• Operates as D-SILTER and
able. The new composite screens, unique
D-SANDER units and flowline
in the industry, provide resistance to
shaker independently
corrosive drilling fluids. The screens
also offer significant fluid capacity,
excellent resistance to blinding, drier
Composite construction creates
solids discharge and a large net-usable
an ultra-tight seal between the screen
screen area.
and screen bed and eliminates solids
Most significantly, our unique
buildup and costly solids bypass. The
design does not compromise perform-
unique screen-locking mechanism
ance. The new screens perform on
wedges the screen firmly in place and
par with the MAGNUM* and MAGNUM
allows the screen to be removed for
XR MESH* screens that have been used
repair or replacement.
effectively in the field for years.
 P.O. Box 42842
Houston, Texas 77242-2842
Tel: 281·561·1300
Fax: 281·561·1441
www.miswaco.com
E-mail: questions@miswaco.com
Technology Centers:
HOUSTON, TEXAS
Tel: 281·561·1300 · Fax: 281·561·1441
ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND
Tel: 44·1224·334634 · Fax: 44·1224·334650
STAVANGER, NORWAY
Tel: 47·51·577300 · Fax: 47·51·570605
This information is supplied solely for informational purposes and M-I SWACO makes no
guarantees or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy and use
of this data. All product warranties and guarantees shall be governed by the Standard Terms
of Sale. Nothing in this document is legal advice or is a substitute for competent legal advice.

©2007 M-I L.L.C. All rights reserved. *Mark of M-I L.L.C.

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