Degassing and analyzing drilling fluid
US11739600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/2823
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for degassing and analyzing drilling fluid discharged from a wellbore at an oil and gas wellsite. The apparatus may be a drilling fluid analysis system having a gas analyzer, a fluid analyzer, and a degasser operable to release and separate mud gas entrained in the drilling fluid. The degasser may include a gas-liquid separator having a separator inlet configured to receive the drilling fluid containing the entrained mud gas, a first separator outlet for discharging the mud gas fluidly connected with the gas analyzer, and a second separator outlet for discharging degassed drilling fluid fluidly connected with the fluid analyzer.
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