Drilling Fluids Testing

The Marsh Funnel Viscometer Models MLN-3S and MLN-4 are rugged, easy to operate instruments that is used for making rapid, on the spot measurements of drilling mud viscosity. The Marsh Funnel readings are only general measurements, but the frequent reporting of the Marsh Funnel Viscosity will alert the mud engineer to sudden changes in the mud viscosity that could require corrective action.

Hamilton Beach Mixers, Single and Three-Speed Models are recommended for use in general purpose mixing of drilling fluids in preparation for laboratory tests of mud materials. The Three-Spindle Model has independent speed controls for each spindle. These mixers can also be used to mix cement for field or laboratory testing.

The Retort provides a method for measuring the percentage (%) of oil and water, and for estimating both suspended and dissolved solids contained in a sample of water-based or oil-based muds and cuttings. Knowledge of oil, water, and solid content is fundamental to proper control of mud properties when considering oil/water ratios, rheology, density, filtration, and salinity. Knowledge of solids in drilling fluids is essential to evaluation of viscosity control and solids control equipment. In a typical test, a known volume of fluid is heated in a retort chamber to vaporize the liquid components. These vapors are then condensed and collected in a graduated receiver and noted by percent volume. The volume of percent solids, both suspended and dissolved, are calculated by subtracting the total final liquid volume from the initial total liquid volume.

Overhead Stirrer utilizes a patented mixing head that pumps material into the hollow mixing chamber and outward through the chamber openings.

Use to determine the quantity of liquids and solids in a drilling fluid

A simple, accurate and inexpensive sieve analysis apparatus for determining the sand content of drilling muds.

Thermocups RTH-200 and cup heaters are designed for controlling the temperature of a mud sample while taking readings with a rheometer or viscometer. Normal heat-up time is 30 minutes and the pilot light turns on when the well reaches the set temperature.

ZNN-D6C, ZNN-D12B (NRC-130, NRC-132) electric viscometers are a new type direct indicating instruments, this is a doddle to control with its well-designed on-screen,the intelligence Single-Chip Computer system is commissioned in instruments which are available in 6 and 12 speed designs for use on either 50 Hz and 60HZ electrical power. The standard power source is 220 volts.

Widely known as the Standard of the Industry for drilling fluid viscosity measurements. The Model RC-35 Viscometer is the best known and most commonly used Rigchina viscometer.

The Model 35 Viscometer is the best known and most commonly used Fann viscometer.