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Constant Volume Extractor (CVE)
Analyze drilling mud-contained gases to make reliable predictions on formation fluid type
Today, many hydrocarbon gas measurements obtained while drilling
lack the consistency important for geological correlation and gas
ratio analysis. Certain aspects of the gas extraction process can
influence gas response, skewing the measurement.
For years, the industry practice has been to install a standard gas
trap either in the shaker or header box, but the fluid volume passing
through this trap is continuously changing due to fluctuating mud
levels. The mud is agitated to break down in order to liberate
entrained gases, but lighter hydrocarbons can be liberated in the
circulating system prior to being sampled in the gas trap resulting in
inaccurate gas ratios. Log analysis is difficult and readings are
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erratic because of changing parameters that cannot be compensated.
Connections, pump reconfigurations, slow pump rates and diverting
of returns in shaker house can all cause erroneous spikes and valleys
making interpretation difficult.
Responding to the need for consistent and reliable gas measurements,
Sperry Drilling services developed the Constant Volume Extractor
(CVE) gas system. The new system offers a true constant volume
extraction with consistent and repeatable results. This helps to
obtain more reliable information on hydrocarbons present in
the fluid type.
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CVE gas system log
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Standard gas trap log
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Constant Volume Extractor System Features Constant Volume Extractor System Specifications
• True constant volume gas extraction system with a hermetic
Item Specifications
degassing chamber
Data connection IS Circuits
• Full software monitoring of all system parameters by the Sample out flow rate range 0 – 10 L/min
InSite® rig information system Mud delivery and return rate 1 to 8 L/min (adjustable)
• Extraction probe mounted at the highest point on the flow line Gas trap (degasser) Configurable air motor
close to the bell nipple Pump Type Peristaltic, self priming with low shear
• Consistent volume of drilling fluid extracted from the flow line
for sampling, then returned to the flow line or possum belly
Constant Volume Extractor Benefits
The CVE gas system addresses the deficiencies seen in
standard gas traps.
• Delivers a continuous constant volume measurement while
maintaining consistent gas extraction
• Helps analyze drilling mud-contained gases to make reliable
predictions on formation fluid type
• Consistent volume provides log analysis with stable readings
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that more accurately define the mud system
• Gas readings are more coherent and make well analysis and log CVE degasser assembly
interpretation not only easier but also more accurate
For more information, contact us at sperry@[Link]
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