SUMP SYSTEMS & MUD MIXERS

Current method – digging and lining sumps

New EFS Sump System

The current system damages the environment more than protecting it. The sumps are cleaned with shovels which puncture the lining and drilling fluids then enter the soil. At the end of every single borehole the plastic liners are disposed off, this is one of the biggest threats in the world since plastic does not undergo bacterial decomposition. We are therefore generating a long term threat to the environment with the current insufficient system.

ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY SUMP SYSTEM

PRO SUMP SYSTEM – SITE SET UP

STEP 1: Before Photo of the first borehole Position

STEP 2: Top soil are protected with soil buddy

STEP 3: The only digging on site = one by 600mm deep* 1.4m in diameter reserve pit

STEP 4: Soil from the reserve pit will be protected until the borehole is completed the soil is re-introduced in the reserve pit and the top soil(containing seeds and vegetation) will be on surface.

STEP 5: No 1 Collection bin and gutter from borehole in place.

STEP 6: EFS System in place after 2 hours waiting for drill rig to start drilling.

STEP 7: The entire sump system is within bind walls – therefore all spillages will be contained and managed.

MUD MIXER

Pro mix is the quickest and most efficient way for mixing drilling chemicals
Ensure that there is no unmixed chemicals settling to the bottom of the sump
Ensure that every mix is the same as the previous
Cots effective and safes on chemicals
Clean one man operation
Full patent on this product

MIXING MUD STEPS:
Fill flow bin to 350 litre mark with clean water
Ensure drain valve on flow bin is open
Start centrifugal pump, ensure there is a suction sound coming from venture
Add chemical into funnel as per specifications
Continue to mix whilst filling flow bin with water up to the 1000 litre mark
Measure viscosity of mud mixture to check if correct
Pump mud into suction sump by opening the supply valve

SET UP AND MUD MIXING

EFS controlled chemical dispenser

Maximum control on the usage of chemicals will be enforced by introducing chemicals in measurable amounts – at least 30% less chemicals will be pumped into boreholes

Chemicals are mixed in a controlled manner – 1000 LTR water plus 0.5 to 1.5kg Betonite Therefore once the perfect formula to suit the formation has been selected then each mud mixture will be identical for the duration of the contract.