Dual purpose mud-gas separator and methods
US9194196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B21/01
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mud-gas separator is arranged for both well control and drilling process. In some aspects, the mud-gas separator includes a main vessel including a bottom portion and a side portion. The mud-gas separator also includes a gas vent associated with the main vessel and configured to vent gas from well returns introduced into the main vessel. It also includes a first mud outlet formed within the bottom portion of the main vessel and configured to pass mud from well returns introduced into the main vessel and includes a second mud outlet formed within the side portion of the main vessel and configured to pass mud from well returns introduced into the main vessel.
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