Patent ID: 6321860
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
A modular processing and injection system for the injection of drill cuttings, in an earth formation comprising:a) a means for receiving drill cuttings;b) a slurry system connected to said means for receiving drill cuttings said slurry system further including a means for producing a drill cuttings slurry and circulating said slurry throughout said processing and injection system;c) a means for reducing particle size of said drill cuttings entrained within said slurry;d) an injection pump means attached to said processing system, for injecting said drill cuttings slurry into an earth formation;e) a drive means for driving said injection pump means;f) a speed and torque regulation system connected to said drive means; andg) a computer means for electrically controlling said speed and torque regulation, processing, and injection systems.