Here's the Model 7322 HPHT consistometer for testing the thickening time of oil well cements under a variety of downhole pressure and temperature conditions in accordance with API and ISO requirements.
The instrument features a pressure control system, temperature scheduling, and ability to simulate varying flow conditions on the cement slurry. In addition, the rapid cooling along with new ergonomically friendly features allows an improved ease of operation and faster turn-around time between tests.
Environmental considerations designed into the Model 7322 include easier cleaning, elimination of oil misting, and improved power management.
The 7322 is operated with Model 5270 data acquisition and control software. The 7322 also can be used to prepare slurries for other tests, including measuring free water content, fluid loss testing, or rheological properties. For enhanced cement testing, the unit can be equipped with a variable speed drive motor that allows user control of the slurry cup's rotational speed along with an external chiller for performing tests at subambient temperatures.
Source: Chandler Engineering, 2001 N. Indianwood Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012.
Patents awarded data logger plungerUS patent numbers 7,597,143 and 7,690,425 have been awarded to the Smart Plunger data logger plunger and its method and apparatus for logging downhole data.
The diagnostic tool provides plunger fall and arrival times, temperatures, pressures, and other downhole information in production and reservoir operations. It can be used to optimize plunger lift operations by ensuring the plunger is on bottom and providing accurate travel times. The firm says its tool is an effective means of detecting tubing holes or leaks and assessing fluid levels.
Two types of tools are offered: traveling and stationary. The traveling unit collects data as it travels up and down the well's tubing. The stationary version is delivered to the bottom by a drop-off plunger where it resides and collects data for a specified period of time until being retrieved by a retrieval plunger.
Source: Production Control Services Inc., 3771 Eureka Way, Frederick, CO 80516.
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