OILFIELD SCREENS

H D D M I N I N G A N D WAT E R W E L L
S I M U L AT I O N S O F T WA R E
P R E S S U R E C O N T R O L : D - G A S S E R S

CD-1400 Centrifugal D-GASSER

The M-I SWACO CD-1400 Centrifugal
MUD D-GASSER* unit provides an
innovative and space-saving solu-
Features and Benefits
Removes entrained gases. Energy efficient. System
tion to degassing problems. The

D-GASSER units use a patented,
centrifugal-force system rather
than conventional vacuum or
impact systems.
The centrifugal D-GASSER units
remove all of the entrained gases
from the drilling fluids in the
return flow by using high-speed
centrifugal force.
WASTE INJECTION
requires less energy to operate
with UL-approved, 25-hp,
explosion-proof 230/460 VAC
3-phase 60-Hz motor.
Self-contained. The unit is

Reduces potential blowouts.
M-I SWACO D-GASSER units exert
The removal of entrained gases,
centrifugal force to the mud, multi- including H2S and corrosive
plying the force acting on the gas oxygen, from drilling fluids
bubbles to increase buoyancy and reduces the threat of dangerous
RIG-EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING
complete with centrifugal cylin-
der unit, screens, electric motor
and mount.
High performance. Provides
lowest hp/GPM throughput

DRILLING-FLUID SYSTEMS AND ADDITIVES

release. The increase in buoyancy and costly blowouts caused by ratio, generating up to 1,000
recirculating gas-cut mud. to 1,300 GPM (4,164 to
accelerates the bubble-rise velocity.
In-tank mounting. Easy-to-install, 4,921 L/min), depending
As the bubbles rise toward the
in-tank mounting virtually elimi- on operating conditions.
surface, they escape the mud

and are further broken down
by flow turbulence.
The freed gas and the gas-free
mud are then separately discharged
as desired.
C U T T I N G S T R E AT M E N T
nates the need for rig-floor space.
A R R A N G E M E N T D R AW I N G :
CD-1400 CENTRIFUGAL D-GASSER
All dimensions
are expressed in
inches (millimeters).

CD-1400

SOLIDS CONTROL
Centrifugal D-GASSER N2
19.9
(505.5)
23.8
(604.5)
N1

20.8
13.2 (528.3)
41.5 (335.3)
(1,054.1)

PRESSURE CONTROL
121.9 21
0.9 typ
(3,096.3) (533.4)
(22.9)
71.7 on 37.7 B.C.
(1,821.2) 21.2 (957.6)
67.1 24
(538.5)
(1,704.3) 10 typ
64.9 typ
59.4 (1,648.5)
(1,508.8)

C U T T I N G S H A N D L I N G A N D T R A N S P O R TAT I O N
Notes
N1 Mud discharge nozzle
6 in. (152.4 mm)
N2 Gas discharge nozzle
2.5 in. (63.5 mm)
A L P I N E S P E C I A LT Y C H E M I C A L S
R I G I N S T R U M E N TAT I O N

This is a summary page. For complete information, please refer

to the M-I SWACO ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS catalog, Version 4.

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