What are the functions and classifications of mud tanks?

As the carrier of mud, mud tank is an indispensable part of mud circulation system. Its function is to carry the mud from the wellhead to the mud pump. Through the corresponding solid control equipment on the tank, the solid particles in the mud are separated step by step, and adjusted through the mud weighting mixing system to meet the requirements of drilling technology. Mud tank can be divided into metering tank, make-up tank, etc. according to its use, also known as drilling fluid tank. Or mud tank can be divided into rectangle, square and circle according to its shape.