iBall Instruments Gas Extractor User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- iBall Instruments
Table of Contents
Instruments Gas Extractor
Brand of Drilling Fluid (Mud) Gas Extractor
Description and Overview Manual
Overview
Typically, the mud gas extractors employed today are an overly heavy
construction, potentially unsafe, and are very hard to manipulate or adjust.
The iBall Instruments Cavitator brand of mud gas extractor allows for the easy
manipulation of adjustments, ease of service, and safety for the users and
area.
Using a common and easily adjustable 3 part platform that is attached to the
drilling spoil separator (also known as the Shaker, Possum Belly), the user
can choose between 4 various types of powered Cavitation motors.
The 3 part attachment platform is comprised of the Clamp assembly, Arm
assembly, and Barrel assembly.
The Clamp And Arm Assembly
The Clamp And Arm Assembly is comprised of heavy 13 gauge steel square and
round tubing construction and deep chrome plated hardware. The 2 clasps are an
industrial rated 1000 lb. wing nut adjustable assembly that allows for the
extension or retraction of the ArmAssembly over the spoil separator. All parts
are powder coated with an aggressive SureGriptexture to assure maximal
clamping and a minimum of slipping.
The Barrel Assembly
The
Barrel assembly is attached to the Arm assembly. The Barrel assembly also
allows for the motor beater assembly to be attached easily to the top for ease
of service and maintenance.
The Barrel assembly has an attachment at the top that allows for the
extraction of the separated gasses from the drilling fluid (mud).
This design allows for the efficient extraction of drilling mud gasses and
control of the sample collection chamber. This is an improvement over other
extractors that act much as a centrifugal pump and spit drilling mud from the
side. The long vertical tubing also acts as a condensation tower that helps
eliminate much of the water vapor in the extracted sample.
The Cavitator also has a 3/4” diameter vent hole on the side of the extraction
chamber that allows for atmospheric pressure equalization.
This 3/4” vent can be shielded or blocked off completely for adjustments in
sample gasses extracted.
A simple and inexpensive rubber cap blocks the upper condensation tube
opening. The upper tubing is fitted with a brass nipple where the sample
extraction tubing is attached.
Clean up is easily facilitated by just removing the rubber cap and rinsing
with pressurized water.
Rock cuttings do not pose an occlusion problem in the extraction tube because
if any buildup accumulates above a certain point in the tubing it will just
slide back down into the main chamber due to gravity. Sample extraction is
enhanced by the Cavitator improved main chamber design. This also helps
eliminate sample dilution.
The smaller design has also allowed this extraction system to attach directly
to smaller shakers.
Motor Beater Assemblies
The motor beater assembly is a lightweight, high power motor assembly that is
attached through a steel cap that attaches to the Barrel assembly. The shaft
of any of the motors is attached to a balanced stainless steel custom fork
assembly that is tested and spin at 2000 RPM to cavitate the drilling fluid to
extract the entrapped gasses.
The Motor beater assemblies come in 4 types depending on the setting and
environment of the user.
- The Air motor beater assembly or;
- the 12-24 VDC MagMotor beater assembly or;
- the 12-24 VDC explosion proof MagMotor beater assembly or;
- the 120-240 VAC motor beater assembly.
Each type of motor type has its advantages.
Air Motor Beater Assembly
The Air driven motor beater assembly can typically be driven with 10-50 PSI of
air depending on the type of drilling fluid it is used in. It is protected
from over pressure with a 60PSI pop off valve at the air motor assembly. This
motor assembly is ATEX Certified as well as Class 1, Division 1 explosion
proof. It is classified as an oil-less motor, however, we also sell a water
trap / in-line oiler and pressure regulator to go with it.
The Water trap has a built in water dump so that if water does collectin the
line and trap, it will automatically be dumped when the float level inside
reaches about an inch. Also, the regulator portion will keep the pressure
nominal while the post oiler can maintain a mist of oil to the air motor
beater assembly.
Explosion Proof 12-24 VDC MagMotor Beater Assembly
The 12-24 VDC Explosion motor is good for environments that an need explosion
proof rated DC motor. This motor assembly is ATEX Certified as well as Class
1, Division 1 explosion proof. The design is based on rare earth magnets for
extremely high efficiency as well as low current low voltage design in extreme
rugged environments. Comes with a 15 foot ATEX rated flexible cable already
attached to the main housing. This motor beater assembly comes with a 6 month
Limited Warranty.
Explosion Proof 120-240 VAC Motor Beater Assembly
Includes explosion proof conduit box. The selectable 120 or 240 volt AC motor
assembly is utilized for more general installations at the shaker where low
voltage solutions are not available. This motor assembly is ATEX Certified as
well as Class 1, Division 1 explosion proof and built by the Marathon Motor
Corporation. It has the same welded steel construction with stainless steel
tines.
The Cavitator® brand of mud gas extractor has been used worldwide by companies which include Baker Hughes, Horizon, Columbine, as well as numerous others.
Easy Setup And Maintenance
The Cavitator brand of mud gas extractor allows for very easy setup and maintenance and can be set up in as little as 30 minutes according to the following diagram.
TYPICAL SETUP DIAGRAM FOR:
CAVITATOR Mud Gas Extractor and; BLOODHOUND Gas Detector System
NOTES:
- USE 114′ OD POLYTUBING FOR SAMPLE LINE
- USE 112′ ID TUBING FOR EXHAUST LINE AND KEEP THIS LINE BELOW THE BLOODHOUND FOR CONDENSATE DRAINAGE
- iBALL INSTRUMENTS SAMPLE LINE WATER EXTRACTOR CAN BE USED IN BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE LIEU OF DROP-OUT JAR
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DC Power Cabling Suggestions
The power cabling is sized according to the job at hand.
If the distance between the power supply and Cavitator is under 200 ft, then
14 gauge cable is ok.
If the distance between the power supply and Cavitator is over 200 ft then 12
gauge cable should be used.
If the distance between the power supply and Cavitator is over 500 ft then 10
gauge cable should be used.
If using smaller gauge wire over long distances for DC voltages, the voltage
to the motor will be lower.
iBall
Instruments LLC.
Cavitator DC MagMotor Motor Beater Assembly
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All iBall Instruments LLC. Cavitator DC MagMotor Motor Beater Assembly
components are manufactured of first-class material, and are assembled
utilizing skilled workmanship and warranted for 6 months from date of
purchase.
iBall Instruments LLC. warrants each MagMotor Cavitator MotorBeater Assembly
to be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service.
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