Mud gas separator is commonly called a gas-buster or poor boy degasser, are a type of equipment used in the oil and gas drilling industry. There are various designs of mud gas separators. I am glad to share the following information with you and hope it will be helpful to you.

General information of mud gas separator

Mud gas separators facilitate the flow of drilling mud into their containers, while discharging the gas through the outlet pipe. The gas that had been separated was then safely transported out of the drilling area.

It typically comprises a cylindrical container and several internal components, such as an intake pipe, a baffle, and a fog extractor. The gas is typically discharged through a flare line or exhaust stack to safely dissipate.

There are 3 main models of AIPU mud gas separators. APMGS800, APMGS1000, APMGS1200. The difference between them is the vessel dia and the flow rate

mud gas separators

Yes, mud gas separators are widely used for different types of mud systems. Such as solids control for oil and gas, mud recycling for HDD, etc.

Features of APMGS

Sure, the degasser manufactured by AIPU is not just a high flow characteristic. Moreover, the degasser manufactured by AIPU has a high degassing efficiency, and this is really due to its large flow rate. In addition, the degasser manufactured by AIPU adopts a mud seal design, which can prevent gas backflow well. This feature safely vents isolated gases from the rig, minimizing the risk of potential hazards and maintaining a safe working environment.

Why choose Aipu ?

We are proud to serve clients all over the globe. Appreciated by clients since confidence they get from us. Some of clients visited our company, some of them were introduced by regular clients.

Essential reason, is our professional solutions. From discuss on condition detail, drawing we provided to quotation and after service.  Only professional in deed will give them confidence on economical cost and high quality.

Custom built is always welcome at. Based on your budget and configuration you prefer, you will certainly get optimal proposal. Why not come to us now?

Mud gas separator is a kick off equipment used to process large quantity entrained gas. Among the gas, there is H2S, natural gas, SO2, methane, and so on. What issues impact mud gas separator degassing capacity?

Mud gas separator degassing capacity affecting issues

There are many issues may affect the degassing capacity. Such as degasser vessel size, the inlet and out put pipe size, the vent line size, the mud flow rate, degasser design or configuration, and so on. Furthermore, the gas ppm value and pressure will affect degassing efficiency, too

For example, APMGS1000 mud gas separator, the maximum degassing volume is about 6125m³/h. The mud flow rate is up to 300m³/h. So the permitted gas content in drilling fluid entering poor boy should be not higher than 20.4 under the normal pressure

mud gas separator degassing capacity

H2S elimination ability

The H2S elimination ability is the efficiency of the degasser. Usually we can't get a confirmed value. As the gas bubbles and the drilling condition at different site will be different.

The mud gas separator can get rid of entrained gas bubble sized over 3mm. The smaller ones will be hard to break and move out. However, we have vacuum degasser can handle about 95% gas out of drilling mud

So, if we wish get the H2S value is a certain value, we have to install the concentration meter and do the subsequent process

Mud gas separators types

The mud gas separator degassing capacity is impacted by degasser design or configuration. Such as the internal blades design, or if there is umbrella pattern nozzle instead of blades.

Mud leg or mud seal will affect final result, too. It will help to let gas flow upward till to the vent port and won't come back to the degassed mud.

There are degasser with 800mm diameter vessel, 1000mm, 1200mm. The pressure can be normal pressure, or high pressure. Such as 1.2Mpa, 6.4Mpa, 10Mpa, and so on. Different pressure requirements request different flange grade and the different thickness of material.

To resist high concentration H2S, we will use the Q345R material for more safe and durable operation. Please feel free to contact AIPU solids control if you have any other question

Mud gas separators is the degassing equipment in oil well drilling. It is also called poor boy degasser.

Mud gas separators information

When we select proper mud gas separators the geological condition, drilling depth, mud pump or whole fluid flow rate are necessary issues to consider. Usually we use vertical type for compact feature

Mud gas separator pipeline configured with mud input, mud discharge port, the gas vent line. On mud discharge line, there is a mud seal or U type mud leg. That means distance between discharge line pipe bottom and high level center

Accessories including relief valve, drain valve, and pressure gauge. Such components will help degasser work better and safe.

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Design on poor boy degasser

These weeks, we've got many orders on poor boy degasser. All these customers requested APMGS1200 mud gas separator. Such degasser holding large capacity give them more insurance

For internal design, some clients prefer the buffle blade. While some prefer inverted hopper type. Both design will help break bubbles down and let gas out of fluid. Almost poor boy are same, the difference is little. Including port connection, the surface color, and so on

Main structure and principle are same. The things can be customized are color, support base, lay down leg, and so on

Why Aipu gas separator?

We are proud to serve clients all over the globe. Appreciated by clients since confidence they get from us. Some of clients visited our company, some of them were introduced by regular clients.

Essential reason, is our professional solutions. From discuss on condition detail, drawing we provided to quotation and after service.  Only professional in deed will give them confidence on economical cost and high quality.

Custom built is always welcome at. Based on your budget and configuration you prefer, you will certainly get optimal proposal. Why not come to us now?