Mixing Pumps, Hoses & Manifolds 

Surface transfer and distribution equipment is used wherever fluids must be moved safely, reliably, and in a controlled manner between tanks, mixing systems, and wellsite equipment. These operations often evolve throughout a program, requiring flexibility in layout, flow paths, and capacity. 

• Drilling fluid mixing and circulation systems 
• Mud conditioning and displacement operations 
• Completion and stimulation fluid preparation 
• Well intervention and cleanout operations 
• Flowback and pressure control support 
• Waste handling and containment transfer 
• Addition of dry chemical additives and fluid conditioning at surface 

When engineered as part of an integrated fluid handling system, these assets reduce interface risk and improve operational efficiency. Early engagement allows transfer capacity and layout to be aligned with the full operational sequence. 

Mixing and transfer pumps are used to move fluids between frac tanks, mixing tanks, mud systems, and downstream surface or pressure control equipment. Pump selection is driven by required flow rates, pressure ratings, fluid properties, and duty cycle. 

• Transferring fluids between frac tanks and mixing tanks 
• Circulating drilling mud and completion fluids 
• Feeding agitated tanks and temporary mud plants 
• Supporting displacement and well intervention operations 
• Pumping fluids through manifolds and hose systems 

When configured with appropriate hoses, manifolds, and tank systems, pumps form the backbone of scalable surface fluid layouts. Tasman engineers pump selection to match fluid properties, operational demands, and integration with surrounding equipment. 

Hose packages provide safe, flexible fluid transfer between tanks, pumps, and wellsite equipment. Hose selection must account for pressure rating, chemical compatibility, temperature, and physical layout constraints to ensure safe operation. 

• Connecting frac tanks, mixing tanks, and pumps 
• Transferring drilling mud, completion fluids, and brines 
• Supporting temporary mud plants and mixing systems 
• Displacement, circulation, and cleanout operations 
• Linking pressure control and flowback equipment

Hoses are supplied as part of engineered surface fluid handling layouts rather than standalone items. Tasman designs hose packages to suit site geometry, operating pressures, and integration with pumps and manifolds. 

Mud hoppers are used to safely introduce dry chemical additives into circulating fluid systems during mixing and conditioning operations. Controlled introduction reduces dust, spillage, and inconsistent blending while improving operator safety. 

• Adding mud chemicals and drilling additives
• Mixing lost circulation material (LCM) and specialty pills 
• Blending weighting agents and viscosifiers
• Supporting fluid conditioning during drilling and intervention operations 

Tasman supplies standard mud hoppers and large-capacity bulk hoppers, including units capable of handling up to 1 metric tonne (1 MT) of dry additives. These systems are engineered to integrate with mixing pumps, manifolds, and tank systems. 

Manifolds allow operators to direct, isolate, and control fluid flow between multiple tanks, pumps, and surface systems. Proper manifold configuration simplifies operations and reduces the need for frequent re-rigging. 

• Routing fluids between multiple storage tanks 
• Manifolding multiple tanks for bulk suction or discharge 
• Switching between mixing, circulation, and transfer paths 
• Supporting displacement and pressure testing operations 
• Managing returns during intervention or flowback 

Engineered manifold layouts improve operational control and reduce surface complexity. Tasman designs manifold systems to integrate with pumps, hoses, and pressure control equipment.  

Valves, fittings, and ancillary surface equipment are used to connect, isolate, and control fluid flow across pumps, hoses, tanks, and manifolds. Correct selection ensures compatibility, leak prevention, and safe operation across a range of pressures and fluids. 

• Isolation and routing of surface fluid systems 
• Connection between pumps, hoses, and manifolds 
• Supporting pressure control and flowback layouts 
• Adapting surface systems to changing wellsite requirements 

Tasman selects valves and fittings as part of engineered surface equipment packages to ensure system compatibility and operational reliability. 

Mixing pumps, hoses, and manifolds rarely operate in isolation. Effective surface fluid handling depends on compatibility between storage, mixing, transfer, circulation, and containment assets. 

• Frac tanks and fluid storage systems 
• Mud mixing tanks and temporary mud plants 
• Mixing pumps, hose packages, and manifolds 
• Pressure control and flowback equipment 

Engineering these systems together reduces interface risk, simplifies logistics, and improves overall wellsite efficiency while helping minimise non-productive time.