Mud Pump and Mud Circulation System 1. Mud Pumps: - High-pressure pumps that circulate drilling mud through the system. - Types: Triplex or duplex pumps. 2. Mud Tanks (Pits): - Stores drilling mud and allows for settling of solids. - Types: Suction pit, mixing pit, and reserve pit. 3. Mud Mixing Unit: - Adds chemicals and other additives to the drilling fluid to maintain the desired properties. 4. Shale Shakers: - Removes larger rock cuttings from the mud returning from the borehole. 5. Desander