OfiTE 120-05 User manual

Dual Cell HTHP Consistometer
#120-05: 25,000 PSI, 400°F
#120-15: 40,000 PSI, 600°F
Instruction Manual
Updated 12/21/2016
Ver. 5.0
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
11302 Steeplecrest Dr. · Houston, Texas · 77065 · U.S.A.
Tele: 832.320.7300 · Fax: [phone] · www.ote.com
©Copyright OFITE 2015

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Intro..................................................................................................2
Description......................................................................................2
Features...........................................................................................2
Requirements .................................................................................2
Specications .................................................................................3
Components ...................................................................................4
Setup................................................................................................8
Consistometer.............................................................................8
Pressure Indicator.....................................................................10
Temperature and Pressure Controller....................................... 11
Potentiometer Indicator.............................................................13
Software ........................................................................................14
Setup.........................................................................................14
Operation ..................................................................................17
Test Builder ...............................................................................18
Calibration.................................................................................19
Test Data...................................................................................20
Operation.......................................................................................21
Filling the Slurry Cup.................................................................21
Loading the Test Cell ................................................................23
Completing the Test ..................................................................26
Cleaning....................................................................................27
Potentiometer Calibration .........................................................29
Potentiometer ...........................................................................31
Troubleshooting.........................................................................33
Pressure Relief Valve Regulator ...............................................36
Appendix .......................................................................................37
Cell Diagram .............................................................................37
Slurry Cup Diagram ..................................................................38
Warranty and Return Policy ........................................................40
Table of
Contents

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Intro 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 placement, begins
to develop compressive strength. However, if insufcient 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 considerable time to
cure, consume valuable rig time, which is also quite costly. Laboratory tests
should be conducted under simulated reservoir conditions to examine the
actual thickening time of the slurry. The OFITE HTHP Consistometer was
specically 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 prole, 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
shutdown
- Safety head with rupture disk are provided
- Unit is fully capable of testing cements in strict accordance to the
guidelines as stated in API Specication 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
Description
Features
Requirements

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Specications Size 66 × 36 × 32 inches (168 × 92 × 82 cm)
Weight 1,400 lbs (635.6 kg)
Crated Size 51" × 45" × 76" (130 × 114 × 193 cm)
Crated Weight 2250 lbs (1020.6 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
Model 100: (120-05)
Maximum Temperature: 400°F (204.4°C)
Maximum Pressure: 25,000 PSI (172,375 kPa)
Model 120: (120-15)
Maximum Temperature: 600°F (315.5°C)
Maximum Pressure: 40,000 PSI (275,800 kPa)

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Components #120-00-5 Graphic Recorder
#120-147 Autoclave Mag Drive
#120-201 Test Cell Thermocouple
#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
#120-05 Model 100, 25,000 PSI; 400°F
#120-001 Mineral Oil; 1 Gallon; Qty: 6
#120-102 Rupture Disk; 28,000 PSI; Qty: 2
#120-203 Slurry Cup Thermocouple; Qty: 2
#120-401 Metal O-rings; Qty: 2
#120-519 Slurry Cup Assembly
#120-15 Model 120, 40,000 PSI; 600°F
#120-001 Mineral Oil; 1 Gallon; Qty: 6
#120-103 Rupture Disk; 45,000 - 50,000 PSI; Prebulged; Qty: 2
#120-208 Slurry Cup Thermocouple; Qty: 2
#120-401 Metal O-ring; Qty: 2
#120-521 Slurry Cup with Extension
#122-072 1-Amp Fuse, 5 mm × 20 mm, Qty: 10
#122-073 2-AMP Fuse, 5 mm × 20 mm, Qty: 9

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#120-01 Spare Parts for Model 100:
#120-00-1 Consistometer Tool Kit
#120-001 Mineral Oil, 2 Gallons
#120-102 Rupture Disk (28,000 PSI), Qty: 2
#120-202 4,000-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
#120-506 Paddle for Slurry Cup Assembly, Qty: 4
#120-507 Paddle Shaft for Slurry Cup Assembly, 7.75" Long, Qty: 10
#120-508 Diaphragm Retaining Ring, Qty: 2
#120-509 Drive Disk for Slurry Cup Assembly
#120-510 Drive Bar for Slurry Cup Assembly
#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 × ½SHCS SS
#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   " Allen Key, 1.75" Long, Qty: 2
#120-11 Spare Parts for Model 120:
#120-001 Mineral Oil, 2 Gallons
#120-10-1 Consistometer Tool Kit
#120-103 Rupture Disk, 45,000 – 50,000 PSI, Prebulged, Qty: 2
#120-202 4,000 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, Qty: 4
#120-508 Diaphragm Retaining Ring for Slurry Cup Assembly, Qty: 2
#120-509 Drive Disc for Slurry Cup Assembly

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#120-510 Drive Bar for Slurry Cup Assembly
#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, 9⅛", Qty: 10
#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 × ½ SHCS SS
#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   " Allen Key, 1.75" Long, Qty: 2

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Pressure
Indicator
Potentiometer
Indicator
Switches
To operate the “Pump” switch:
Up: Manual Mode
Middle: Off
Down: Auto Mode
Timer
Air Supply
Fill Cell
Water Supply
Air To
Cylinder
Pressure
Release
Temperature
and Pressure
Controller
Pressure
Regulator
Thermocouple Receptacle
Cell Cap
Thread
Gland

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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 grounded.
Make the necessary electrical connections in accordance with local
codes.
6. Connect the cell cap to the winch:
a. With the supplied allen key, unscrew and remove the hex screw from
the winch clasp.
b. Remove the cell cap and support it on blocks above the test cell.
c. Attach the winch clasp to the cell cap and secure it with the hex screw.
Winch Clasp
Hex Screw
Cell Cap

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7. To ll 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.
Reservoir Cap
Sight Glass
8. 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, rell it with mineral oil.
The lubricator has been adjusted at the factory. Under normal operation,
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 discharge.
Rotate the screw clockwise to decrease the oil ow rate and counter
clockwise to increase it.
Control
Needle
Air Line
Lubricator