Definition(s)
Mud Cleaner
Combination of hydrocyclones and screens in series with the underflow of the hydrocyclones. NOTE The hydrocyclone overflow returns to the drilling fluid, while the underflow of the hydrocyclones is processed through a vibrating screen. The screen is usually of size API 150 or finer. The screen solids discharge is discarded while the liquid and solids passing through the screen are returned to the drilling fluid.
Source: API RP 13C, Recommended Practice on Drilling Fluids Processing Systems Evaluation, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, December 2010. Global Standards