Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in a solids control system to separate drilling fluid from drill cuttings. The apparatus comprises at least one shaker screen for supporting drilling fluid contaminated drill cuttings within a shaker; a vacuum system operatively connected to at least a portion of the at least one shaker screen, effective to draw air and/or drilling fluid through the at least one shaker screen; and at least one inertial gas-liquid separation device operatively connected to the vacuum system, effective to remove liquid particles from a gas-liquid stream within the vacuum system. A method for operating the apparatus within a shaker system is also described.