What is a degasser?

The degasser is an industrial equipment used in oil and gas drilling operations. It is part of the mud system and is used to remove gaseous pollutants from drilling fluids. Combined with solid removal devices such as shale shaker, the degasser helps to clean the drilling mud and allow it to continue to be reused during drilling operations. By removing air bubbles in the drilling fluid, the degasser also helps reduce the risk of explosions and other hazards at the drilling site. The combination of a degasser and a shale shaker that can remove solids from the fluid is the key to effective drilling operations and plays an important role in the drilling process. This mixture of chemicals, oil and water is pumped into the borehole to remove cuttings and stabilize the well wall, then rise to the surface, carrying rocks and cuttings. In some types of wells, drilling mud may also bring back large amounts of natural gas, methane or carbon dioxide.

These gases are not only dangerous to drilling operations, but also to nearby workers and equipment. When the gas is discharged from the borehole, it can be sucked into one of two different types of degassing devices. The vacuum degasser relies on vacuum pressure to separate gas and liquid. For more advanced applications, drilling companies usually rely on a liquid-gas separator, or atmospheric degasser, by increasing the area of the mud discharging device, so that the mud discharging area of the mud discharging device is enlarged, thereby expanding the mud discharging area of the mud discharging device. Before or after degassing, the drilling fluid must pass through the solids removal system. This usually includes a screening device called a vibrating screen, which separates rock cuttings and cuttings from the liquid mud. After all solid and gaseous materials have been removed, the drilling fluid can be circulated through the drilling mechanism.

In drilling operations where natural gas or other gas substances are present, the degasser plays a vital role in protecting workers. When these gases are brought to the ground, they may cause fire or explosion, or only affect the surrounding area of the drilling site. air quality. Air bubbles remaining in the drilling fluid will accumulate in the drilling pipeline or drill bit. By eliminating these bubbles, companies can maximize equipment life and reduce maintenance and repairs.