SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING DRILLING FLUID

摘要

Present embodiments are directed to a drilling fluid management device (80). A containment structure (84) of the drilling fluid management device is capable of engaging and at least partially creating a seal with a drillpipe element (36, 38) or drillpipe handling equipment (32, 34). Further, a suction port structure (86) of the drilling fluid management device extends from the containment structure and includes an opening (208) into the containment structure, wherein the suction port structure is designed to couple with a drilling fluid transport feature (320).