Nov 07, 2017· Equipmentwise recommendation: Shale Shaker. For fine sand you may use Shale Shakers. Use B80 or S50 mesh, B100 or S60 mesh or B120 mesh with Shale shakers. Usually the maximum recommended flow rates for these mesh sizes for mud weight of 16 ppg are GPM. GPM and 255 GPM respectively.(Dual deck shale shaker are recommended) Sand Trap