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Mud Pits |
 A series of open tanks, usually made of steel plates, through which the drilling
mud is cycled to allow sand and sediments to settle out. Additives are mixed
with the mud in the pit, and the fluid is temporarily stored there before being
pumped back into the well. Mud pit compartments are also called shaker pits,
settling pits, and suction pits, depending on their main purpose.*
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*This is an abridged version of the Dictionary of Petroleum Terms
used with permission from PETEX®, The University of Texas, at Austin. All rights reserved
© PETEX 2001.
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