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Mud-Gas Separator — Oil & Gas Glossary

Well Control

A device that removes gas from the mud coming out of a well when a kick is being circulated out.

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Related Terms

Blowout Preventer Stack

The stacked arrangement of well control equipment including annular preventers, ram preventers, diverter spools, valves,

Lower Kelly Cock

A ball valve installed at one end of the kelly that can be used to stop mud draining from the kelly during a connection.

Ram

The closing and sealing component on a blowout preventer. Types include blind, pipe, or shear rams.

Upper Kelly Cock

A valve installed above the kelly that can be closed manually to protect the rotary hose from high pressure in the drill

MBT test

A test to determine the amount of clay-like materials in a water-base drilling fluid based on the amount of methylene bl

MD

The length of the wellbore, as if determined by a measuring stick. This measurement differs from the true vertical depth

MMH

A compound containing hydroxide anions in association with two or more metal cations. MMH particles are extremely small

MMS

A product similar to mixed-metal hydroxide, but based on silicate chemistry

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