SECTION 2.

1 DESIGN
All MGS vessels are built in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Section VIII, Division I with all materials meeting the requirements of NACE
Standard MR-01-75. All units are hydrostatically tested to 187 PSI (13.2 kg/cm) and
have a calculated working pressure rating of 125 PSI (8.8 kg/cm) at 600F (315C).
Any repair work that involves cutting or welding on the pressure vessel must be done in
an ASME approved shop and must meet all the applicable ASME requirements.

SECTION 2.2 OFFSHORE MUD GAS SEPARATOR

An offshore version of the MGS is shown in FIGURE 2 OFFSHORE MUD GAS
SEPARATOR VIEW on page 6. The vessel and Back Pressure Manifold assemblies
are similar to the land version of the MGS. The MI Swaco Offshore MGS has overall
dimensions of approximately 60.75 inches long x 69 inches wide x 216.4 inches high
(1.54 m x 1.75 m x 5.50 m). It weighs approximately 6450 pounds (2930 kg) and may
require additional structures to position the vessel at the proper elevation with respect to
the mud tanks.
All operational features of the Offshore MGS are covered by this manual. Some
operators elect to use a diaphragm back pressure valve in place of the standard lever
operated valve. MI Swaco does not offer such a valve.

FIGURE 2.

OFFSHORE MUD GAS SEPARATOR VIEW

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SECTION 2.3 PERIODIC NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING

Nondestructive services are available that can inspect separator vessels. The vessel
wall thickness can be determined by ultrasonic or radiographic (x-ray) examination and
the condition of critical welds can be verified by ultrasonic examination. These
inspections should be made whenever the need is indicated by severe or extended use.

SECTION 3

DESCRIPTION

SECTION 3.1 SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Criteria:
Minimum Operating Temperature:
-4 F (-20 C)
Maximum Operating Temperature:
212 F (100 C)
Maximum Working Pressure:
125 psig (8.6 bar)
Working Environment:
H2S Lethal Service
Capacity:
Gas

17.5 mmscf/d

Fluid
Vessel Volume

1,500 US gpm
715 cubic feet

495,545 cubic
meters per day
5,678 liters per min
20.2 cubic meters

Dimensions:
Overall Vessel
Height
Skid Base Length
Skid Base Width

154 in

3,911.6 mm

216.5 in
88 in

5,499 mm
2,235 mm

Flange to Flange

Weight:
Approximate Dry
Weight

15,000 lbs

6,800 Kg

Design & Fabrication Criteria:

ASME Pressure
Vessel Code
NACE Spec
MR0175

Section VIII, Division I, Rules for Construction of Pressure

Vessels Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications
Standard Material Requirements Sulfide Stress Cracking
Resistant Metallic Materials for Oilfield Equipment

SECTION 3.2 DRAWINGS

FIGURE 3.

TOP VIEW

FIGURE 4.

FRONT VIEW

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FIGURE 5.

END VIEW

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FIGURE 6.

DETAIL A VIEW

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SECTION 3.3 VARIABLE HEIGHT CHART

LEVEL

275.94
[7009]
263.94
[6704]

131.94
[3351]
119.94
[3047]

129.81
[3298]
117.81
[2993]

107.94
[2742]

214.81
[5456]
202.81
[5152]
190.81
[4847]

89.38
[2270]

172.25
[4375]

87.25
[2216]

251.94
[6399]

208.19
[5288]
196.19
[4983]
184.19
[4678]

233.38
[5928]

165.63
[4207]

4
3

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105.81
[2688]

SECTION 3.4 NOZZLE SCHEDULE

NO.

SIZE

RATING

DESCRIPTION

N1

6 INCH

150 LB

FLANGE RFWN 6 IN SCH 40 ALTERNATE INLET

N2

8 INCH

150 LB

FLANGE RFWN 8 IN SCH 40 MUD DISCHARGE

N3

2 INCH

150 LB

FLANGE RFWN 2 IN SCH 40

N4

16 INCH

150 LB

FLANGE RFWN 16 IN SCH 40

N5

8 INCH

150 LB

VALVE BUTTERFLY 8 IN H2S WAFER STYLE

N6

8 INCH

150 LB

COUPLING GROOVED END SNAP VITON GASKET 8 IN

N7

8 INCH

150 LB

FLANGE RFWN 8 IN SCH 40 GAS DISCHARGE

N8

6 INCH

150 LB

FLANGE RFWN 6 IN SCH 40 - INLET

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