Mud Gas Separator

What is Mud Gas Separator

Mud gas separator is commonly called a gas-buster or poor boy degasser. It captures and separates large volume of free gas within the drilling mud.

If there is a “KICK” situation, this vessel separates the mud and the gas by allowing it to flow over baffle plates. The gas then is forced to flow through a line and vent it to a flare ignition device. Considering safe operation, the vent line should be at least 60 m. Some clients even request 100m.

For oil and gas well drilling, we usually set mud gas separator ahead of shale shakers. The drilling mud out of well bore will flow into degasser via the chock manifold. After degassed, fluid will flow out of degasser into shaker by pass or possum belly. Degasser will help get rid of large quantity invading gas. These is harmful and toxic gas may lead blow out.

When fluid mixed with gas enters into degasser, the baffle plate will help break gas bubbles inside. The gas will flow up to vent line. With special design on degasser mud leg, the gas is not able to flow back again. Degassed drilling fluid can be processed safely by subsequent equipment

To achieve great performance, we kindly suggest Q345B material to resist H2S air. And the pressure vessel certification will give user more confidence for some special working condition. At Aipu solids control, APMGS1200 mud gas separator is rather popular. Please find more information below.

Mud Gas SeparatorTechnical Parameters

Model APMGS800 APMGS1000 APMGS1200
Vessel Dia. 800mm 1000mm 1200mm
Flow Rate 200~260m3/h 240~300m3/h 280~360m3/h
Inlet 5″ 5″ 5″
Discharge line 8″ 8″ 10″
Vent Line 8″ 8″ 8″
Weight 1600kg 2100kg 2800kg
Overall Dimension 1900×1900×5700mm 2000×2000×5860mm 2200×2200×6634mm

Features of AIPU Mud Gas Separator

  • H2S resistant material for longer life.
  • Large flow rate.
  • Efficient degassing performance.
  • Mud seal design for clean mud flow out.
  • Pressure vessel certification available.
  • Customization on vessel diameter.
  • Support leg with elevation or not.
  • Common steel at economical cost is for option.
  • Heavy anticorrosive painting both internal appearance and external.

How To Choose a Mud Gas Separator?

  • Drilling mud system flow rate.
  • Confirm do you need H2S resistant or not.
  • Any customization on mud gas separator.
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