Density is a measurement of fluid weight per unit of volume. This measurement is often referred to as mud weight and is reported as Gravity gms/cm3 or as Specific gallon, pounds, the primary function of monitoring density is to control formation pressures and minimize loss of returns.
The volume of space occupied by entrapped gas or air bubbles in a sample fluid may distort the accuracy of the fluid density measurement. This distortion can be significantly reduced by pressurizing the fluid. The density of a fluid containing entrained air or gas can be determined more accurately by using a pressurized fluid density balance. If gas or air bubbles are present in the drilling fluid, the volume occupied by the entrapped gas bubbles may distort the accuracy of the fluid density measurement. This distortion can be significantly reduced by pressurizing the fixed volume of the fluid in the cup, thereby preventing the gas from expanding. The density of a fluid containing entrained air or gas can be determined more accurately by using a pressurized fluid density balance. The pressurized fluid density balance is similar in operation to the conventional mud balance, the difference being that the slurry sample can be placed in the fixed volume cup under pressure.
The Convertible Pressurized Density Balance is a precise, self-contained measuring device used to accurately determine the densities of drilling fluids, cement slurries and similar materials under pressure. This unique instrument can be used as a conventional (non-pressurized) fluid balance or as a pressurized instrument when required. The conversion from one mode to the other is simple and requires only a few moments to complete.
Features
- Field convertible from atmospheric to pressurized operation
- Density readings in four convenient and different scales
- Hand operated
- Easy to clean
- Durable and field ready
- Lower cost than currently available pressurized mud balances
- Designed to API Specifications
- Portable and reliable
Specifications:
Measuring range: 0.90-3.1g/cm3(7.5-26lb/gal)
Measuring Accuracy: 0.01g/cm3
Size:58×16×21CM
Weight: 8 kg
