Boring or penetrating the earth – With above-ground means for handling drilling fluid or cutting – Fluid or cuttings directing or receiving means engaging bore...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-20
2009-08-18
Bates, Zakiya W. (Department: 3676)
Boring or penetrating the earth
With above-ground means for handling drilling fluid or cutting
Fluid or cuttings directing or receiving means engaging bore...
C175S212000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07575073
ABSTRACT:
A fluid handling system for drilling cuttings utilizes a constant and gravity managed liquid level between a substantially atmospheric separator and a shale shaker to maximize fluid residence time within the separator and ensure substantially all of the gas entrained in the cuttings is evolved and passed to a flare thus preventing evolution of the gas at the shale shaker. Solids from the separator are combined with liquid recirculation from and returning to the shale shaker. Optionally, a vacuum degasser is positioned between the separator and the shale shaker and separated gases are passed from the degasser to the flare. This method and system is particularly applicable to balanced, underbalanced and air drilling operations where the flow of gas is intermittent and unpredictable.
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Bates Zakiya W.
Goodwin Sean W.
Thompson Linda M.
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