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HTHP Filter Press for Ceramic Disks
with 175-mL, Double-Capped Test Cell and CO
Pressuring Assemblies
2
#170-00-7: (115 V)
#170-01-6: (230 V)
Instruction Manual
Updated 6/14/2019
Ver. 5
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, Double-Capped Test Cell and CO Pressuring Assemblies #170-00-7: (115 V) #170-01-6: (230 V) Instruction Manual Updated 6/14/2019 Ver. 5 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

    Safety ..................... 11 Diagram ..................19 Quick Start ..................20 Operation..................22 Data ....................30 Maintenance ..................31 Appendix ..................35 Testing with Filter Paper ............35 Warranty and Return Policy ............36 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

    Two CO Pressuring Assemblies Test Cell Capacity: 175 mL Receiver Volume: 15 mL Power Requirement: #170-00-7: 115V; #170-01-6: 230V, 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

    Spacer for Filter Paper, ¼", 316 Stainless Steel #170-77-1 O-ring, 140 Viton 75D, for Spacer; Qty. 2 #171-21 Cell Cap with 60-mesh Screen, 2,000 psi OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 6 HTHP Cell Cap Puller #170-40: Test Cell Removal and Carrying Tool #170-91 HTHP Pressure Relief Tool #170-92 Safety Clamp for HTHP Fluid Loss Cells 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 Permeability is measure of the volume flow of fluids through a porous or semi porous media when subjected to a differential pressure. It is mathematically equated by Darcy’s Permeability Law. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 11 10 D #170-53-1 20 D 20 D #170-53-4 40 D 100 D #170-53-5 180 D #170-53-6 *1 Micron (µm) = 1/1,000 mm or 1/25,400 inch OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 12: 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 13 The temperature of the fluid inside the cell however will not be at the set tem- perature, so always allow one hour of heating time for the fluid, after the cell has been fully inserted into the heating jacket. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 14 , but should never be used as a pressure source for HTHP Filtration. Under high temperatures and pressures, nitrous oxide can detonate in the presence of grease, oil or carbonaceous material. Bulbs, 10/Box, (#143-05) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 Cap Locking Cell Cap, Scribed Screws (#170-26-1) (#170-69) Valve Stem (#170-16) Cell Cap with Screen (#171-21) Valve Stem O-ring Cell Cap O-ring (#170-17) (#170-13-3) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 19 Needle Valve (#170-32) Retaining Pin (#171-23-1) With Lanyard Barrel for CO Bulb Manifold (#143-03) Block Needle Valve (#170-32) (#171-34) Pressuring Assembly Back Pressure Receiver (#170-04) (#170-06) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 20: Diagram

    Receiver O-ring Barrel for CO Bulb (#170-07) (#143-03) (Not Shown) Safety Bleeder Valve (#143-06) Needle Valve 1⁄8 " 90 Street Ell (#170-32) (#144-11) (Not Shown) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 21: Quick Start

    Total heat up time should not to exceed 1 hour. 14. After the hour heat up time, increase pressure on inlet (top) pressure unit to 500 psi over the back pressure. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 22 30. Inspect and replace any or all o-rings - All if test run > 300°F (149°C). 31. Report: Double the filtrate volume - Correct to the API standard of 7.1 in Spurt Loss volume is Optional. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 23: Operation

    After tightening the cap locking screws, run your fingers around the cell body to ensure that all of the screws are tight and none are protruding from the wall. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 24 If you need to test with filter paper, refer to page 35 for instructions on using the spacer. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 25 (#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 26 (#170-06) 18. Keeping the valve stems closed, adjust the top and bottom regulators on the manifold to the recommended back pressure for your test. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 27 Close the valve immediately after the outlet pressure just begins to avoid having to replace a CO bulb in the middle of the test. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 28 DO NOT remove the heated cell using pliers or an open ended wrench at- tached to the valve stem. This is very dangerous and could cause serious damage. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 29 Pressure should NOT be relieved from the cell by opening the outlet valve stem as the filter cake may seal off the cell. Safe Release of Pressure from a Cell OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 30 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 31: 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 32: 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 33 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 34 1. Consumables and tools should all be kept in one dedicated place. 2. Components such as manifold assemblies should be kept in a similar dedicated place. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 35 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 36: Appendix

    8. Slowly push the cell cap into the cell as described in step 11 on page 9. Return to step 12 on page 24 and continue the test. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 37: 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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