OfiTE HTHP 100 User manual

HTHP Consistometer
Model 100 (25,000 PSI, 400°F):
120-00 (Single Cell) / 120-05 (Dual Cell)
Model 120 (40,000 PSI, 600°F):
120-10 (Single Cell) / 120-15 (Dual Cell)
Instruction Manual
Updated 11/15/2011
Ver. 2.3
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
11302 Steeplecrest Dr. · Houston, Texas · 77065 · U.S.A.
Tele: 832.320.7300 · Fax: [phone] · www.ofite.com
©Copyright OFITE 2011

Table of
Contents
Intro....................................................................................................2
Description........................................................................................2
Features ............................................................................................2
Requirements ...................................................................................2
Specifications ...................................................................................3
Components......................................................................................4
Setup..................................................................................................8
Consistometer...............................................................................8
Chart Recorder ...........................................................................10
Pressure Indicator.......................................................................14
Temperature Controller...............................................................15
Potentiometer Indicator...............................................................17
Operation ........................................................................................18
Filling the Slurry Cup ..................................................................18
Loading the Test Cell..................................................................20
Completing the Test....................................................................23
Maintenance....................................................................................24
Cleaning......................................................................................24
Potentiometer Calibration ...........................................................26
Potentiometer ............................................................................28
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................30
Appendix .........................................................................................33
Cell Diagram ...............................................................................33
Slurry Cup Diagram ....................................................................34
Plumbing Diagram ......................................................................36
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During cementing operations, the time required for a cement slurry to set is
of primary concern. Under an ideal situation, minimal time would be
required to successfully pump the slurry, which immediately upon place-
ment, begins to develop compressive strength. However, if insufficient time
is allowed to fully pump the cement, it will be necessary to drill the cement
remaining in the casing string. Remedial operations such as this are very
costly. Conversely, cements that are successfully placed, but require con-
siderable time to cure, consume valuable rig time, which is also quite cost-
ly. Laboratory tests should be conducted under simulated reservoir condi-
tions to examine the actual thickening time of the slurry. The OFITE HTHP
Consistometer was specifically engineered to determine the thickening time
of well cements under simulated downhole pressures and temperatures.
A cement is mixed and poured into the slurry cup assembly. The slurry cup
is placed into the test vessel and pressure is increased via an air-driven
hydraulic pump. A PID temperature controller governs an internal heater,
which maintains the necessary temperature profile, while a magnetic drive
mechanism rotates the slurry cup assembly at 150 RPM. A potentiometer
controls an output voltage, which is directly proportional to the amount of
torque the cement exerts upon an API-approved paddle. A chart recorder
registers cement consistency and temperature as a function of time.
Temperature and consistency are digitally displayed via LED indicators.
- Pressure generated via an air-driven hydraulic pump
- Drive table is rotated with a magnetic drive
- External cooling jacket aids cooling of test cell
- Electronic timer with alarm, elapsed 0.1 minute resolution
- Deadweight calibration unit included
- Temperature, pressure, and consistency alarms provide automatic shut-
down
- Safety head with rupture disk are provided
- Unit is fully capable of testing cements in strict accordance to the guide-
lines as stated in API Specification 10
- Air/Nitrogen Supply (100 - 150 PSI / 690 - 1,035 kPa)
- Water Supply for Cooling (40 PSI / 276 kPa)
- Water Drain
- 220 Volt, 50/60 Hz, 25 Amp electrical power supply
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Requirements
Features
Description
Intro

Model 100:
Maximum Temperature: 400°F (204.4°C)
Maximum Pressure: 25,000 PSI (172,375 kPa)
Model 120:
Maximum Temperature: 600°F (315.5°C)
Maximum Pressure: 40,000 PSI (275,800 kPa)
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Size 66 × 36 × 32 inches (168 × 92 × 82 cm)
Weight 1,400 lbs (635.6 kg)
Crated Size 74 × 44 × 40 inches (188 × 112 × 102 cm)
Crated Weight 1,600 lbs (726.4 kg)
Temperature Controller Digital PID, 1° Resolution
Pressure Indicator 100 PSI (690 kPa) Resolution; High and Low
Pressure Alarms
Slurry Cup 150 RPM Rotational Speed; 316 Stainless
Steel; Expansion Chamber
Specifications

#120-00-5 Graphic Recorder
#120-147 Autoclave Mag Drive
#120-201 Test Cell Thermocouple
#120-202 4000-Watt Heater
#120-628 Potentiometer Assembly:
#120-602 Calibration Spring
#120-603 Potentiometer Body
#120-604 Potentiometer Resistor
#120-605 Contact Spring
#120-606 Potentiometer Contact Arm
#120-607 Contact Strip
#120-608 Grounding Cable Retaining Screw
#120-609 Grounding Contact Spring
#174-13 Motor
#120-00 Model 100 HTHP Consistometer; 25,000 PSI; 400°F;
Single Cell; 115V:
#120-001 Mineral Oil; 1 Gallon; Qty: 9
#120-102 Rupture Disk; 28,000 PSI
#120-208 Slurry Cup Thermocouple
#120-401 Metal O-rings; Qty: 2
#120-519 Slurry Cup Assembly
#171-11 O-ring for 100-mL Back Pressure Receiver; 100ML; Qty: 4
#120-10 Model 120 HTHP Consistometer; 40,000 PSI; 600°F;
Single Cell: 220V:
#120-001 Mineral Oil; 1 Gallon; Qty: 3
#120-101 Release Valve; 60,000 PSI; Qty: 2
#120-103 ¼" Autoclave-Type Rupture Disk; 45,000 - 50,000 PSI;
Prebulged
#120-104 Rupture Disk; 17,500 PSI
#120-204 Heater Gasket
#120-206 2500-Watt Heater
#120-521 Slurry Cup with Extension
#122-076 1-Amp Fuse; ¼" × 1¼"; Qty: 3
#122-094 30-Amp Solid State Relay; Qty: 2
#120-01 Spare Parts for #120-00:
#120-001 Mineral Oil, 2 Gallons
#120-102 Rupture Disk (28,000 PSI), Qty: 2
#120-202 4000-Watt Heater
#120-204 Heater Gasket, Qty: 2
#120-208 Slurry Cup Thermocouple, Qty: 2
#120-401 Metal O-ring, Qty: 6
#120-501 Slurry Cup Sleeve
#120-502 Molded Diaphragm, Qty: 25
#120-503 Paddle Pin, Qty: 12
#120-504 Pivot Bearing, Qty: 6
#120-505 Pivot Bearing Gasket, Qty: 5
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Components

#120-506 Paddle for Slurry Cup Assembly, 4.25" Long × 2.81" Wide,
Qty: 4
#120-507 Paddle Shaft for Slurry Cup Assembly, 7.75" Long × 0.25"
Wide, Qty: 10
#120-508 Diaphragm Retaining Ring, Qty: 2
#120-509 Drive Disc for Slurry Cup Assembly, 0.75" OD, 0.25" ID,
0.25" Thick, 303 Stainless Steel
#120-510 Drive Bar for Slurry Cup Assembly, 1.25" × 0.50", 303
Stainless Steel
#120-511 Slurry Cup Shear Pin, Qty: 24
#120-512 Slurry Cup Drive Pin, Qty: 12
#120-513 Slurry Cup Gasket, Qty: 6
#120-514 Drive Disk Set Screw, 6-32 × 3, Stainless Steel, Qty: 10
#120-519 Slurry Cup Assembly, No Expansion Cap
#120-602 Calibration Spring, Qty: 3
#120-604 Potentiometer Resistor, Qty: 4
#120-606 Potentiometer Contact Arm, Qty: 6
#120-607 Contact Strip, Qty: 6
#120-608 Grounding Cable Retaining Screw, 10-32 × 1/2 SHCSSS
#120-684 Large Bronze Bearing, Qty: 2
#122-072 1-Amp Fuse, 5 mm × 20 mm, Qty: 5
#122-073 2-AMP Fuse, 5 mm × 20 mm, Qty: 5
#130-75-28 1/16" Allen Key, 1.75" Long, Qty: 2
#120-11 Spare Parts for #120-10:
#120-001 Mineral Oil, 2 Gallons
#120-103 Autoclave-Type Rupture Disk, 45000 - 50000 PSI,
Prebulged, 1/4", Qty: 2
#120-202 4000-Watt Heater
#120-203 Slurry Cup Thermocouple, Qty: 2
#120-204 Heater Gaskets, Qty: 2
#120-401 Metal O-rings, Qty: 10
#120-501 Slurry Cup Sleeve
#120-502 Molded Diaphragm, Qty: 25
#120-503 Paddle Pin, Qty: 12
#120-504 Pivot Bearing, Qty: 6
#120-505 Pivot Bearing Gasket, Qty: 5
#120-506 Paddle for Slurry Cup Assembly, 4.25" Long × 2.81" Wide,
Qty: 4
#120-508 Diaphragm Retaining Ring for Slurry Cup Assembly, Qty: 2
#120-509 Drive Disc for Slurry Cup Assembly, 0.75" OD, 0.25" ID,
0.25" Thick, 303 Stainless Steel
#120-510 Drive Bar for Slurry Cup Assembly, 1.25" × 0.50", 303
Stainless Steel
#120-511 Slurry Cup Shear Pin, Qty: 24
#120-512 Slurry Cup Drive Pin, Qty: 12
#120-513 Slurry Cup Gasket, Qty: 6
#120-514 Drive Disk Set Screw, 6-32 × 3, Stainless Steel, Qty: 10
#120-520 Paddle Shaft, 91⁄8", Qty: 10
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#120-521 Slurry Cup with Extension
#120-602 Calibration Spring, Qty: 3
#120-604 Potentiometer Resistor, Qty: 4
#120-606 Potentiometer Contact Arm, Qty: 6
#120-607 Contact Strip, Qty: 6
#120-608 Grounding Cable Retaining Screw, 10-32 × 1⁄2SHCSSS
#120-684 Large Bronze Bearing, Qty: 2
#122-072 1-Amp Fuse, 5 mm × 20 mm, Qty: 5
#122-073 2-Amp Fuse, 5 mm × 20 mm, Qty: 5
#130-75-28 1/16" Allen Key, 1.75" Long, Qty: 2
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Timer
Pressure
Regulator
Air To
Cylinder
Pressure
Release
Switches
Potentiometer
Indicator
Chart Recorder
Pressure
Indicator
Temperature
Controller
Water SupplyAir Supply
Fill Cell
Thread Gland
Cell Cap
Thermocouple Receptacle
Thermocouple
Port
Slurry/Test
Cell Switch

Setup
Consistometer
1. Carefully remove the instrument from the wooden crate.
2. Once the unit is in place, lock the casters by depressing the lever on
the side. This will prevent the unit from moving.
3. Connect an air or nitrogen (100 - 150 PSI / 690 - 1,035 kPa) supply to
the air supply on the back of the instrument.
This unit uses ¼” NPT female connectors for all supply lines.
4. Connect the drain and coolant supply lines, also on the back of the unit.
5. Make sure all electrical switches are turned off and the unit is ground-
ed. Make the necessary electrical connections in accordance with local
codes.
6. To fill the oil reservoir, open the front cabinet door and remove the oil
reservoir cap. Using a funnel, pour approximately four liters (or until
full) of mineral oil into the reservoir. Replace the cap. Make sure the
seal is air tight. Use the sight glass on the side of the reservoir to
check the oil level.
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Note
Reservoir Cap
Sight Glass

7. Periodically inspect the oil level within the air line lubricator. This unit is
located just upstream of the air inlet on the hydraulic pump inside the
Consistometer cabinet. You can access it by opening the cabinet doors
on the back of the unit. If the oil level is low, refill it with mineral oil.
The lubricator has been adjusted at the factory. Under normal opera-
tion, one drop of oil should be discharged into the air stream every 12
to 20 pump strokes. This discharge can be observed through the clear
control needle on top of the lubricator. If adjustment is necessary, turn
the hex screw on top of the control needle until you observe normal dis-
charge. Rotate the screw clockwise to decrease the oil flow rate and
counter clockwise to increase it.
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Air Line
Lubricator
Control
Needle