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Hthp filter press for drilling fluid testing
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HTHP Filter Press for Drilling Fluid Testing
with 175-mL, Single-Capped Test Cell and N
Pressuring Manifold
2
170-00-3 (115 V)
170-01-3 (220 V)
Instruction Manual
Updated 6/14/2019
Ver. 6
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
11302 Steeplecrest Dr. · Houston, Texas · 77065 · U.S.A.
Tele: 832.320.7300 · Fax: 713.880.9886 · www.ofite.com
Copyright OFITE 2015
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  • Page 1 175-mL, Single-Capped Test Cell and N Pressuring Manifold 170-00-3 (115 V) 170-01-3 (220 V) Instruction Manual Updated 6/14/2019 Ver. 6 OFI Testing Equipment, Inc. 11302 Steeplecrest Dr. · Houston, Texas · 77065 · U.S.A. Tele: 832.320.7300 · Fax: 713.880.9886 · www.ofite.com Copyright OFITE 2015 ©...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Intro....................2 Specifications .................3 Contents Components ...................4 Safety ....................9 Diagrams ..................16 Quick Start ..................18 Operation..................21 Data ....................28 Maintenance ..................29 Warranty and Return Policy ............33 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 3: Intro

    300°F (149°C). Anyone running tests above 350°F (177°C) must substitute a complete set of o-rings after each and every test. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Nitrogen Tank (Sold Separately) Test Cell Capacity: 175 mL Voltage: 115 VAC, 5 Amps, 50/60 Hz 230 VAC, 3 Amps, 50/60 Hz Heater: 400 Watt OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 5: Components

    Stainless Steel Locking Screw, Hardened, Qty: 6 #170-27 Allen Wrench, 5/32" #170-45-2 Cell Body, 316 Stainless Steel #171-21 Cell Cap with 60 Mesh Screen, 2000 psi (13.8 MPa) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 6 Adapter, ¼" Flare × ¼" Male NPT Optional: #170-37 Nitrogen Cylinder, 21" × 7", Right-hand Thread #143-00-1 Diaphragm for Airco Regulator #143-07 Repair Kit for Regulator (#143-00) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 7 Everyone’s consumable requirements will be different, and replace- ment quantities needed will depend upon the number of test performed on a daily and/or weekly basis. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 8 HTHP Pressure Relief Tool Cell Carrying Tool (#170-40) (#170-91) (To release trapped pressure) Safety Clamp (#170-92) Safety Shield (#171-06) (Set Screw Cell Assemblies Only) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 9 Thermocouple Assembly High Pressure Nitrogen Assy. (#171-45-1) (#171-31) (Direct temperature measurement Of the fluid Inside the Cell) Stand for HTHP Cell Assembly (#171-190-028) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 10: Safety

    HTHP Filter Press and especially when one is going to extreme temperatures and pressures. Above 350°F (176°C) all o-rings must be replaced after each and every test. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 11 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 12 HTHP Filtration. Under high temperatures and pressures, Nitrous Oxide can detonate in the presence of grease, oil or carbonaceous material. Nitrogen Bottle (#170-37) High Pressure Nitrogen Cylinder Optional (#171-31) Optional OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 13 Viton o-rings is 400°F (204°C). OFITE suggests that all o-rings (cell caps, cell bodies, and valve stem) are changed each time after running a test of 350° F (176° C) or above. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 14 Some materials are more susceptible to corrosion than other. Also, some fluids and additives are more corrosive than others. OFITE offers a variety of cell materials for different levels of corrosion resistance and cost. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 15 9. Do not purge oxidizing or flammable gases in the presence of flame, lit cigarettes, or other sources of ignition or towards people. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 16 All OFITE HTHP cell assemblies are made of Stainless Steel. For very corrosive environments cell assemblies made of Hastelloy C-276 or Inconel are available and recommended. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 17: Diagrams

    (#171-25-1) (#170-32) (#170-20) Elbow, Relief Valve, ¼" Flare × ⅛" FNPT 1350 psi (#171-24-3) (#170-32) Nitrogen Cylinder, R.H. Thread (#170-37) (Not included with Manifold) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 18 Support Rod Puncture Head (#170-71) Assembly (#143-02-10) Receiver O- Barrel for CO Bulb ring (#170-07) (#143-03) (Not Shown) Safety Bleeder Valve (#143-06) Needle Valve (#170-32) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 19: Quick Start

    20. Connect the back pressure receiver to the outlet valve stem. Lock it in place with the retaining pin and lanyard. 21. Check the needle valve on the outlet end of the receiver is closed (tightened OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 20 39. Release the bottom pressure from the regulator by opening the receiver needle valve and collect any remaining filtrate. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 21 53. Report the description of the filter cake: thin, hard, rubbery, etc. 54. Thoroughly clean all equipment and replace o-rings if the test was conducted above 300°F (150°C). OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 22: Operation

    22. Be careful not to spill fluid on the o-ring inside the cell. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 23 9. Place a circle of filter paper on top of the cell o-ring and gently push the paper downward so it contacts the o-ring without the paper binding or pinching. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 24 Thermocouple Assembly (#171-45-1) is available which will directly and accurately measure the fluid temperature inside the cell. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 25 200-299 95-149 12.1-67 84-462 300-374 150-189 67-184 462-1269 1400 375-399 190-199 184-247 1269-1704 1900 400-424 200-219 247-326 1704-2245 2500 425-450 220-230 326-422 2245-2912 3100 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 26 26. Turn the regulator t-screws on both the inlet and back pressure receiver counterclockwise until the t-screw feels “loose”. This will close off the flow of pressurized gas. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 27 There should be a noticeable release of pressure from the cell. Stand for HTHP Cell Assembly (#171-190-028) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 28 After each test, the HTHP filter press should be left so that a new test may be performed with no clean-up and a minimum of assembly. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 29: Data

    “zero mark” at the very edge of the ruler is useful here. Cake descriptions may be subjective and such notations such as hard, soft, rubbery, and fine, etc. convey adequate information on cake quality. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Back Pressure Receiver – Similar to “B”. Hold assembly by the gauge and do not allow it to get wet. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 31 Concoa Regulator (805-1179) both take the same Regulator Repair Kit. Always replace (order separately) the rubber diaphragm, #143-00-1, which is not supplied with the #143-07 kit. Diaphragm Repair Kit (#143-00-1) (#143-00-1) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 32 11. Replace the thrust plate with the curved edges downward. 12. Place a new rubber diaphragm inside the Soring case. 13. Replace the spring case and hand tighten. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 33 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 34: Warranty And Return Policy

    In the event that OFITE is requested to provide customized research and development for the buyer, OFITE shall use its best efforts but makes no guarantees to the buyer that any products will be provided. OFITE makes no other warranties or guarantees to the buyer, either express or implied, and the warranties...

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