Product Bulletin

Horizontal D-GASSER

Introduced in 1951, the M-I SWACO* D-GASSER* has

performed reliably on over 200,000 wells and has earned its
reputation as the standard of the industry. All M-I SWACO
D-GASSER units are designed to remove virtually all entrained
gases, including H2S and corrosive oxygen, from drilling mud.
This reduces the threat of dangerous and costly blowouts caused
by recirculating gas-cut mud.

Features Features
Skid-mounted. Simplifies spotting and installation. • Skid-mounted design simplifies
Self-contained. The unit consists of a cylindrical vacuum tank spotting and installation
with internal baffle system, vacuum pump, jet nozzle and three- • Totally self-contained
way float valve.
• Three-way float valve allows
Three-way float valve. Unique design allows venting to the flare venting to the flare line during
line during H2S service. H2S service
Simple operation. The return-flow, gas-cut mud is drawn into • Only three moving parts
the tank through a vacuum created by the discharge jet and
pump. The mud is then dispersed in a thin layer over a two-tier, • Rugged construction
baffle-plate system where the entrained gas, including H2S and • Corrosion-resistant, epoxy
corrosive oxygen, is recovered by the vacuum pump. The freed coated inside and out to
gas is then discharged at a safe distance from the drilling operation ensure long life and minimum
while the restored mud is returned to the active mud system. maintenance
Few moving parts. The D-GASSER unit features only three
moving parts: the float inside the vacuum vessel, the vacuum Benefits
breaker valve and the vacuum pump. The float ensures that the • Removes virtually all entrained
system maintains the desired mud-fill level within the vessel gases, including H2S and corro-
during operation. sive oxygen, from drilling fluids
High performance. The D-GASSER unit can handle up to • Reduces the threat of dangerous
1,000 GPM (3,785.4 L/min) while restoring mud to its and costly blowouts
original density. • Handles up to 1,000 GPM
Built rugged. The unit is ruggedly built and coated inside (3,785.4 L/min)
and out with a corrosion-resistant epoxy to ensure long life • Restores mud to its original
and minimum maintenance. density allowing for reuse in
the active mud system
Specifications
Length Width Height Weight
D-GASSER in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) lb (kg)
Horizontal Unit 157 42 87 3,350
(3,988) (1,067) (2,210) (1,521)
 Engineering Drawing: Horizontal D-GASSER
All dimensions are expressed in inches (millimeters).

176.9
(4,493)
157
(3,988)

42
(1,067)

103.5
(2,629)

5.9
(150)

47.9
(1,217)

22.4 (569)
12.5
(318)

17.6
(447)

32.7
(831)
5.8
(147)

34.5 6.8
(876) (173)
21 Typ.
(533)

How It Works
The return-flow, gas-cut mud is drawn into the tank through
a vacuum created by the discharge jet and pump. The mud is
then dispersed in a thin layer over a two-tier, baffle-plate system
where the entrained gas, including H2S and corrosive oxygen,
is recovered by the vacuum pump. The freed gas is then dis-
charged at a safe distance from the drilling operation while
the restored mud is returned to the active mud system.

P.O. Box 42842

This information is supplied solely for informational purposes and M-I SWACO makes no guarantees Houston, Texas 77242-2842
or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy and use of this data. Tel: 281·988·1866
All product warranties and guarantees shall be governed by the Standard Terms of Sale.
1·800·654·0660
Fax: 281·988·1888
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