---
title: "Mud Tanks/Pits"
industry: "Repair and Installation of Machinery and Equipment"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0-2.5 bar (0-250 kPa) hydrostatic pressure differential"
    unit: "m³"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 3.0
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Plastic deformation of ASTM A36 steel plates (σ_yield = 250 MPa) under hoop stress (σ_h = P·D/2t) exceeding material yield strength"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Silt accumulation exceeding 15% volume fraction in mud"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install 45° sloped bottom plates with 0.5 m/s scouring jets at 30° intervals"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Corrosion rate exceeding 0.5 mm/year in chloride-rich mud (Cl⁻ &gt; 5000 ppm)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Apply 3-layer epoxy-polyurethane coating (DFT 450 μm) with impressed current cathodic protection at -0.85 V vs. Ag/AgCl"
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  agitator:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:AGITATOR"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  weir-plates:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:WEIR_PLATES"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  suction-line:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SUCTION_LINE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 14692-1:2017 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - GLASS-REINFORCED PLASTICS (GRP) PIPING"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 28018-1:2016-12 WELDED FLAT-BOTTOMED VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS FOR THE PROCESS INDUSTRY"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Mud Tanks/Pits

## 1. Technical Definition
Storage and settling containers for drilling mud in circulation systems

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-2.5 bar (0-250 kPa) hydrostatic pressure differential**. Failure boundary: **3.0 bar (300 kPa) internal pressure causing permanent deformation of steel plates exceeding 0.2% yield strain**, Mechanism: **Plastic deformation of ASTM A36 steel plates (σ_yield = 250 MPa) under hoop stress (σ_h = P·D/2t) exceeding material yield strength**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Darcy-Weisbach Pressure Drop**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\Delta P = f \cdot \frac{L}{D} \cdot \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Critical for sizing CIP (Clean-In-Place) pump heads.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| f | Friction Factor | Engineering Constant |
| L | Pipe Length | Engineering Constant |
| v | Velocity | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Silt accumulation exceeding 15% volume fraction in mud | 8 | Reduced settling efficiency below 85% particle removal rate | Install 45° sloped bottom plates with 0.5 m/s scouring jets at 30° intervals |
| Corrosion rate exceeding 0.5 mm/year in chloride-rich mud (Cl⁻ &gt; 5000 ppm) | 8 | Wall thickness reduction below 6.35 mm minimum design specification | Apply 3-layer epoxy-polyurethane coating (DFT 450 μm) with impressed current cathodic protection at -0.85 V vs. Ag/AgCl |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | m³ | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Agitator](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/agitator.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Weir Plates](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/weir-plates.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Mud Agitator**, **Centrifugal Pump**, **Shale Shaker**  
**Downstream Applications**: Cleaned Drilling Mud, Separated Drill Cuttings, Recycled Drilling Fluid  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What are the main differences between carbon steel and stainless steel mud tanks?
**A**: Carbon steel mud tanks offer cost-effective durability for standard applications, while stainless steel provides superior corrosion resistance for harsh drilling environments or when handling corrosive mud additives.

### Q: How do agitators and weir plates improve mud tank performance?
**A**: Agitators prevent solids from settling and maintain mud homogeneity, while weir plates control flow between compartments to optimize settling efficiency and remove drilled solids from the circulation system.

### Q: What maintenance is required for mud tanks in industrial machinery systems?
**A**: Regular inspection for corrosion (especially in carbon steel tanks), cleaning of weir plates and suction lines, agitator motor maintenance, and monitoring for leaks or structural wear to ensure continuous operation.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 14692-1:2017 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - GLASS-REINFORCED PLASTICS (GRP) PIPING
- DIN 28018-1:2016-12 WELDED FLAT-BOTTOMED VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS FOR THE PROCESS INDUSTRY

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: MUD_TANKSPITS | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 5d18fe6e
