A hydrocyclone is a piece of equipment that is used in a range of different industrial processes for the separation of particles based on the size, shape, and specific gravity of those particles. Because the material of construction for a hydrocyclone plays such an important part in
If the oil-based mud is allowed to remain inside the Separator vessel, hydrocarbon gases may begin to collect inside the Separator vessel, posing an explosive hazard. This would necessitate a second purge of the system. As a result, the internal spaces of the Separator vessel and associated
Kapwell Ltd is delighted to announce that it has become fully registered as a supplier of the Achilles Oil & Gas Europe Community (formerly known separately as Achilles JQS and Achilles FPAL). Kapwell qualifies for certification with the Achilles UVDB, which opens procurement prospects within the
Mud gas separators are designed in such a way that mud and gas are effectively separated from well return fluid. The mud gas flow rate into the MGS fluctuated during the operation of gas kick circulation. It may grow to such a size that the mud gas
When circulating an influx out, the mud return rate does not always equal the pump rate, indicating that the MGS has a limited liquid handling capability. As the influx nears the surface, the rate of mud return increases. The rate of increase is determined by factors such
Revised and re·issuec on January 1992, HSE (United Kingdom) published HSE Safety Notice 11/90. The appendix of this notice details the design principle of the mud gas separator (Poor Boy Degassers or Gas Busters). Extract the HSE Safety notice detailed as below. For compliance requirement & support,
Kapwell is pleased to announce an agreement in principle to acquire a 100% interest in Pipe Handling Ltd. Pipe Handling Ltd is a specialist in offering tubular handling equipment for the drilling, workover and shale gas drilling industry globally. Pipe Handling Ltd, a UK-based company, offers our
Stringent materials requirements for the sour service for the Mud Gas Separator (Poorboy Degasser) means that potential sulfide stress cracking (SSC) may cause an MGS to leak or a catastrophic (shrapnel-type) failure. It is necessary to ensure that rigorous materials and corrosion engineering practices are followed. H2S Sour environments
Kapwell offers two types of MGS: atmospheric and pressurised. The atmospheric type separator is standard equipment on virtually all rigs and is referred to in the field as a “gas buster” or “poor boy” separator. The main advantage of this type of separator is its operational simplicity
We would like to wish all of our customers, partners and suppliers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We sincerely appreciate all of your support. Wishing you and your families all the best in 2019. Best Wishes, The Kapwell Team
