Thermal Desorption applies heat to the Oil Based Mud Drilled Cuttings while isolating the flame from the cuttings. The oil vapor is isolated, so it can be recovered, condensed, and recycled, eliminating long-term liability. The cuttings are heated up indirectly in a large diameter, rotating dryer, with the contaminants being vaporized, as the cuttings move forward through the dryer to discharge. A high temperature separator filters vapors, removing dust and leaving recovered oil clean. Vapors are then condensed to a liquid phase and are processed through an oil/water separation system. Recovered water is used to re-hydrate the cleaned cuttings while the recovered oil is used in new mud or fuel in the burners. 


 
The system in the market specifically designed for treating oil based cuttings; Capability to treat high tonnage in a compact footprint; Generating <1 % oil in the processed cuttings; Generating <1% Solids in the recovered oil; Water recycled to discharge cuttings; Minimal dust or vapor releases; Air Quality exceeds EPA 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments.


 
Complete remediation and recycling of cuttings eliminates future liability to owner and meets or exceeds all discharge criteria; The fluid phases can be recovered no measurable degradation recycled into new drilling fluids or, fuel for thermal or other processes; Mobile units can be operated on location reducing the cuttings storage volume and reducing transportation costs and risks; Allows operators to drill with oil base drilling fluid in environmentally sensitive areas; Eliminates long-term liability.