Vacuum degasser is also called mud/gas separator. Mud/gas separator (degasser) is the first unit of solids control equipment arranged to treat drilling mud. as such, they process all of the drilling mud from the flow line before the mud reaches the primary drilling fluids shale shaker. the unit has no moving parts and relies on the density difference between the gas and the mud for removal. The process is simple, yet very effective for well drilling fluids system.

Techniques to Extend Lifespan of Drilling Fluids Vacuum Degasser

1. When the vacuum degasser is rolling, it is necessary to check its vacuum gauge all the time and adjust vacuum degree between 0.03~0.05 to ensure the normal operation.

2. The rotor and suction pipe inside vacuum chamber should be washed clean after the machine is used. Then cut off the electricity, unload the blind (i.e. the oval blind flange), examine the condition of parts, remove the foreign objects and wash clean the inner wall and rotor with high-pressure water pipe.

3. Weekly cleaning should be performed on the head cover of vacuum chamber to keep dirty stuff from blocking gas passage. The gas collector and bubble separator on head cover can be washed by clean water. While doing these, un-connect the vacuum pipelines, undo the pipe plug and gauge stand, then insert high-pressure water pipe for 3-5 mins each time.
 

4. The aforementioned cleaning should be carried out every time when drilling work is completed so as to ensure the normal operation for next time.

5. Lubricate the spindle bearing with 250-300mL grease every other month.

6. As far as vacuum pump is concerned, its bearing should be under frequent examination to keep its temperature, after being lubricated, 15-20 degrees higher than the ambient temperature. When it is above 30℃, vacuum gauge should be watched constantly, water in gas/liquid separator replaced promtply and the water temperature kept under 35℃.

7. In wintertime, immediately discharge the standing water inside gas/liquid separator and pump as the precautions of possible frost crack. After vacuum pump is dismantled and repaired, please note the concentricity of coupling.

KOSUN is a professional solids control equipment manufacturer in China, which was established in 1992. KOSUN can supply shale shaker, vacuum degasser, mud cleaner, desilter, desander, decanter centrifuge, centrifugal pump, screw pump, mud tank, jet mud mixer, diesel tank, shear pump, mud agitator, mud gun, water tank, etc. KOSUN has directly exported its products to the following regions: All-Russia Region, including Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan,Tajikistan, etc.; East Asia and South Asia, including Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, etc.; the Middle East and North Africa, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Sudan, etc.; America, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Columbia, Venezuela, etc.; Australia; Germany in Europe.