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Dewatering

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-004288

The process of removing water from drilling fluid or drill cuttings to reduce their volume and facilitate disposal or reuse. This is achieved through mechanical means such as centrifuges, filter presses, or shakers. Dewatering reduces the environmental impact and transportation costs associated with waste management.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-004288
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004288",
  "term": "Dewatering",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The process of removing water from drilling fluid or drill cuttings to reduce their volume and facilitate disposal or reuse. This is achieved through mechanical means such as centrifuges, filter presses, or shakers. Dewatering reduces the environmental impact and transportation costs associated with waste management.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/dewatering/"
}

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