Apparatus and method for separating and weighing cuttings received from a wellbore while drilling

摘要

An apparatus for use during drilling of a wellbore. The apparatus includes a receiving device that receives cuttings from a separator and a sensor for providing information relating to weight of the cuttings received by the receiving device for determining the weight of the cuttings received. A method is provided for determining an amount of cuttings received in a fluid from a wellbore by separating the cuttings from the fluid, receiving the separated cuttings on a member, and determining weight of the cuttings received using a sensor associated with the receiving device.

主权项

1. An apparatus for use during drilling of a wellbore, comprising:
a receiving device including a movable member having a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side opposite the first longitudinal side, wherein the movable member continuously receives cuttings from a separator along a length of the first longitudinal side and discharges the cuttings along a length of the second longitudinal side; a sensor for providing information relating to weight of the cuttings received by the movable member while the movable member is moving; and a motor mounted at a side of the movable member adjacent the first longitudinal side and that moves the movable member to discharge the cuttings at the second longitudinal side.