The operation of the Magna-Vac™
Degasser is both effective and efficient. The gas-cut mud is drawn into the
degasser by a vacuum created by a regenerative vacuum/blower. The mud enters
the vacuum chamber of the degasser through a rotating tubular body that has
rectangular windows in its wall. Mud accelerator vanes, located within the
rotor near the windows, radially spray the mud outward at a high velocity
(i.e., 20ft./sec.) across the degasser's vacuum chamber impinging it against
the inside wall of the circular vessel. The agitation and turbulence created
by this constant impinging action allows the oxygen and gas to separate from
the mud. The Magna-Vac™ Degasser removes gasses and oxygen and helps keep
the drilling mud at a desired weight. The unit can also be used as a mechanical
oxygen scavenger, thereby saving time and money, and also extending the life
of the drill string due to reduced corrosion. The degasser is also effectively
used for mud mixing. The net result of using the Magna-Vac™ Degasser is a
more efficient mud handling system with less cost.
The Burgess Aerator is a patented unique design that forces oxygen into the water using 1/4 the current of most aerators. Therefore, it will not heat the water, no filters are required, is non-clogging and is available in different sizes for various applications: small bait wells, large on-board bait tanks and even fish ponds. The Burgess Aerator will keep fish and bait alive longer in a smaller space than other aerators.


