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Steam Still, that enhances gas extraction and hence provides a better picture of the presence and concentrations of formation hydrocarbons. The main advantages offered by this technique are, a) a constant volume of mud is consistently analyzed and, b) all entrained gases are liberated.
Steam Still
The disadvantage of existing gas-in-mud measurement is the time it takes to catch and analyze each gas sample. The instrument is often run few times Gas-in-mud measurement only within the reservoir. Unlike the continuous gas-in-air measurement offered by the shaker box trap, existing gas-in-mud measurement is run on discrete samples. A New Concept, A New Gas Extraction System Recently, a new concept has been introduced as an attempt to get the best out of two worlds a system that provides a continuous gas-in-mud measurement while having constant volume and constant temperature. Halliburton Sperry Drilling Services has developed a system that offers all advantages of this new concept: the EAGLE System (Enhanced Alkane Gas Liberation and Extraction).
EAGLE design addresses all the deficiencies seen in conventional gas traps while
maintaining consistent gas extraction. With its ability to extract heavier hydrocarbons far more efficiently (see figure below), EAGLE represents the perfect choice for advanced gas analysis systems, e.g. Sperry/FIT DQ1000 Mass Spectrometer, that analyzes up to C10.
EAGLE System main features
True constant volume gas extraction system with a hermetic degassing chamber Continuous Gas-in-Mud measurement fully software controlled Extraction probe mounts on the highest point on the flowline close to the bell nipple Consistent fixed volume mud sample sucked from the flow line for gas extraction before
being pumped back to the flowline Controlled temperature for constant degassing temperature Heated mud sample for the extraction of hydrocarbon heavies (C6+) Enhanced mud agitation in sealed degasser chamber guarantees full gas extraction Non-condensing gas sample line prevents re-condensation of the heavies Optionally provides measurement for mud temperature and mud density
Gas sample from a conventional trap. Only traces of heavy gases could be detected
Gas sample from EAGLE System. Heavy gases up to C10 could be detected
Reliable Performance To guarantee reliable, repeatable performance, EAGLE design features include:
In order to avoid probe blockage with cuttings, EAGLE features a cleaning
mechanism with frequent blowbacks to keep the filter clear of cuttings. To further keep the probe clean, a unique protector is used not only to reduce the amount of air drawn down by the flowing mud but also to clean the filter by the velocity of the main mud flow. The degassing chamber is hermetically sealed to ensure that a pure mud sample with an exact constant volume is being processed. The sealed degassing chamber is continuously purged in order to guarantee a fresh sample is being degassed. The trap uses a peristaltic self-priming pump able to handle a certain size of solids in viscous dense fluids. The pump has a low shear to avoid releasing part of the gases inside the pump. The heater is controlled to provide a constant temperature degassing process. Using the heater is vital when drastic mud temperature variations are observed. The EAGLE design permits the use of the heater to be optional and can perfectly run without it.
Specifications
Skid mounted with removable side panels DNV 2.7.1 Class 1 div 1 / Zone 1 3 phase supply 480v (EEX) 20 to 90 C (thermostat controlled, 1.0 C) IS Circuits & EXD 0 10 L/min 10 psi 25 psi 1 to 8 L/min (adjustable) Configurable, speed control for air motor Mud flow in, mud density in, temperature Sample flow, vent air in Nitrogen or Zero air Peristaltic, self priming with low shear
QGM is a patented design of Texaco DQ1000 is a trademark of Fluid Inclusion Technologies (FIT)
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April 2009