The ESP Inlet Gas Separator is a crucial component designed to handle gas-laden well conditions by efficiently separating gas from production fluids before entering the Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP). This ensures stable pump operation, preventing gas lock and improving pumping efficiency and longevity.
The gas separator is available in two structural types:
- Gravity Gas Separator – Uses density differences to allow gas to rise and separate naturally from the liquid.
- Rotary Gas Separator – Utilizes centrifugal force to separate gas and improve efficiency in high-gas environments.
Additionally, based on application needs, the ESP Gas Separator is classified into three categories:
- Standard Type – Suitable for conventional well conditions.
- Abrasion-Resistant Type – Designed for sand-laden and high-wear wells.
- Anti-Corrosion Type – Engineered for highly corrosive environments.
✅ Efficient Gas Separation – Prevents gas lock, ensuring stable ESP performance.
✅ Customizable Configurations – Available in gravity and rotary separation designs.
✅ Enhanced Durability – Abrasion-resistant and corrosion-resistant options for extended service life.
✅ Optimized ESP Performance – Reduces gas interference, improving pump efficiency and reliability.
✅ Wide Applicability – Adaptable to various downhole conditions, from standard oil wells to extreme environments.
🔹 High-Gas Wells – Ideal for reservoirs with significant free gas content.
🔹 Sand-Laden Production – Suitable for wells with abrasive fluids requiring additional protection.
🔹 Corrosive Wells – Effective in acidic or high-salinity formations.
🔹 Deep & Directional Wells – Used where gas handling is essential to prevent ESP performance issues.
Rotary Separator Specifications
Rotary Separator Specifications
Model |
Series (mm / in) |
Description |
Length (mm / in) |
Weight (kg / lb) |
IGS86(88)F-X | 86 (3.38) | Rotary Separator | 673 / 26.5 | 20.5 / 45.1 |
IGS98F-X | 98 (3.86) | Rotary Separator | 757 / 29.8 | 24 / 52.9 |
IGS98F-XHZ | 98 (3.86) | Rotary Separator with motor jacket | 757 / 29.8 | 28 / 61.7 |
IGS98F-X/FS | 98 (3.86) | Rotary Separator Abrasive Resistant | 757 / 29.8 | 24 / 52.9 |
IGS98F-X/SJ | 98 (3.86) | Double Section Rotary Separator | 1528 / 60.2 | 49 / 108 |
IGS130F-X | 130 (5.12) | Rotary Separator | 757 / 29.8 | 40 / 88.2 |
IGS130F-XHZ | 130 (5.12) | Rotary Separator with motor jacket | 757 / 29.8 | 47.5 / 104.7 |
IGS130F-X/FS | 130 (5.12) | Rotary Separator Abrasive Resistant | 757 / 29.8 | 40 / 88.2 |
IGS130F-X/FS/SJ | 130 (5.12) | Double Section Rotary Separator Abrasive Resistant | 1528 / 60.2 | 81 / 176.8 |