Drilling Fluids Lab
The Drilling Fluids Lab is a specialized facility dedicated to the analysis, formulation, and testing of drilling fluids used in oil and gas exploration. Our lab ensures optimal performance by evaluating rheological properties, filtration control, density, and chemical stability under various well conditions. Equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, we conduct comprehensive testing to enhance drilling efficiency, reduce formation damage, and ensure environmental compliance. Our team of experts provides customized solutions to meet the unique challenges of drilling operations, supporting both research and field applications.
Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Particle Size Analyzer
- Measurement principle: Laser Diffraction
- Application: Particle Size
- Sample type: Dry powders, Suspensions, Colloids, Soils
- Particle size range: 10nm - 3500µm
- Typical measurement time: >10sec
- Accuracy: Better than 0.6% (for polystyrene latex standard)
- Repeatability: Better than 0.5% (for polystyrene latex standard)
- Two dispersion units: Hydro MV and Aero S
Agilent 7890B GC
- For qualitative and quantitative analysis of the components of organic mixtures
- Precise temperature control and precise automatic injection system
- Enhanced Electro-Pneumatic Control (EPC) module for optimal retention times
- FID detector
Thermo Ultimate 3000 LC-Thermo LTQ XL Mass Spectroscopy
- For qualitative and quantitative analysis of the components of organic mixtures.
- The organic mixture is separated and injected into the mass spectrometer for structural analysis and identification of individual components.
Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ iS50 FTIR Spectrometer
- Spectral Range: 15 - 27,000 cm⁻¹
- Description: Featuring purpose-built accessories and integrated software to easily solve analytical issues, the Nicolet iS50 is an all-in-one materials analysis system.
- Spectral Resolution: Better than 0.09 cm⁻¹
Kruss 100 Tensiometer/Contact Angle Module
- Measuring range: 1 mN/m to 2000 mN/m.
- Resolution: 0.02 mN/m.
Kruss Spin Drop Tensiometer
- Measure the water-oil interfacial tension to study the effect of surfactants on the water-oil interfacial tension.
- Measuring range: 10⁻⁶ mN/m to 2000 mN/m
- Resolution: 10⁻⁶ mN/m
- Temperature range: Room temperature to 120°C
Vinci Permeator
- Working pressure: 5,000 psi.
- Confining pressure: 5,000 psi
- Test temperature: room temperature
- Flow rate: 0.01 to 10 ml/min
- Available core sizes: 1.0 or 1.5" diameter, 1 - 6" length
Agilent SEC-Wyatt DAWN MALS
- Used to detect the absolute molecular weight and three-dimensional structure of polymers.
- Molecular weight range: 200 D - 1 GD
- Molecular size range (Rg): 100 - 500 nm
- Test temperature: Room temperature
- Static scattering detector: 18 angles
Brookfield Viscometer
- Features:
- Built-in temperature probe.
- Temperature range: 9°—260°C (40°—500°F)
- Viscosity range: 100 cP to 40 million cP.
- Accuracy: ±1% of range and reproducible to ±0.2%.
Grace 2200 HPHT Dynamic Lubricity、Filtration and Drilling Simulator
- Temperature range: Room temperature to 250℃
- Working pressure: Up to 15 MPa
- Sample size: 400 ml
- Maximum filtrate volume: 50 ml
- Friction coefficient accuracy: ±0.01
- Maximum drilling depth: 0.8 inches
Grace 7500 Ultra HPHT Rheometer/Densitometer/Linear Swell Meter
- Temperature: Up to 350℃
- Pressure: >200 MPa
- Measures the dynamic density of fluids under downhole conditions.
- Can be used to measure interactions between water-based fluids and mineral samples containing reactive clays under downhole conditions.
Slake Durability Apparatus
- Disintegration Resistance Test Equipment is used to determine the disintegration resistance of shale and similar soft rocks.
- In the test, samples are alternately tumbled in mesh drums through a water medium and oven-dried for two cycles.
- The percent loss of mass is referred to as the Slake Durability Index.
Roller Oven
- Used for drilling fluid aging.
- Accommodates six 260 mL aging tanks or three 500 mL aging tanks.
- Temperature is controlled by an electronic solid state thermostat.
- Temperature range: 38-260℃
HTHP Filter Press
- Pressure tank capacity: 175 ml .
- The viscometer may be connected to a computer via a serial (RS-232) port using OFITE's exclusive and field-proven Windows™ ORCADA® software.
- Maximum pressure: 15 MPa
- Temperature: 0-250℃.
OFITE M900 Viscometer
- Speed (RPM): 12 fixed speeds (600, 300, 200, 100, 60, 30, 20, 10, 6, 3, 2 and 1).
- Speed Accuracy (RPM): .001.
- Shear rate range (sec-1): .01-1,700.
- Recommended temperature: room temperature to 88℃.
OFITE Lubricity Meter
- Can measure the lubrication properties of various lubricating additives.
- For the standard lubrication coefficient test, 150 pounds of force is applied between two hardened rigid surfaces, a block and a ring rotating at 60 RPM.
- Maximum speed: 1,000 RPM.
- Maximum torque: 600 inlb.
OFITE Linear Swell Meter
- Detects interactions between water-based fluids and mineral samples containing reactive clays.
OFITE LCM Tester
- Maximum temperature: 260℃
- Maximum pressure: 6,000 psi (34.5 MPa)
- Volume: 500 ml
HPHT Core FLow
- Maximum temperature: 200℃
- Maximum pressure: 35 MPa
- Maximum confining pressure: 35 MPa
- Maximum core size: 1 foot X 1.5 inches
- Hastelloy material
HTHP Reactor
- Maximum temperature: 200℃
- Maximum pressure: 15 MPa
- Volume: 500 ml
Contact Information
If you have any inquiries regarding our research, products, or collaboration opportunities, please reach out to us:
Email: meng.lu@cnpcusa.com
Phone: +1 (713) 972-6581
Address: 22130 Merchants Way Ste. 190 Katy, TX.77449