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Mud pit

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-004388

A large, open tank or series of tanks used to store, mix, and treat drilling fluid on a drilling rig. These pits are integral to the circulation system, allowing for the removal of solids, addition of chemicals, and conditioning of the fluid before it is pumped downhole. Modern drilling rigs often use steel tanks rather than excavated earthen pits.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-004388
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004388",
  "term": "Mud pit",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A large, open tank or series of tanks used to store, mix, and treat drilling fluid on a drilling rig. These pits are integral to the circulation system, allowing for the removal of solids, addition of chemicals, and conditioning of the fluid before it is pumped downhole. Modern drilling rigs often use steel tanks rather than excavated earthen pits.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/mud-pit/"
}

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