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HTHP Filter Press with Threaded Cells
11302 Steeplecrest Dr. · Houston, Texas · 77065 · U.S.A.
Tele: 832.320.7300 · Fax: 713.880.9886 · www.ofite.com
for Drilling Fluids Testing
#170-181: 115 Volt
#170-181-1: 230 Volt
Instruction Manual
Updated 6/13/2019
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
Copyright OFITE 2014
©
Ver. 4
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- Page 1 Drilling Fluids Testing #170-181: 115 Volt #170-181-1: 230 Volt Instruction Manual Updated 6/13/2019 Ver. 4 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 2014 ©...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety ....................9 Quick Start ..................16 Operation..................19 Data ....................26 Cell Cap Assembly ...............27 Maintenance ..................28 Diagram ..................32 Test Cell ..................32 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
Test Cell Capacity: 175 mL Receiver Volume: 15 mL Heater: 400 Watt Power Requirement: 115 VAC, 5 Amps, 50/60 Hz 230 VAC, 3 Amps, 50/60 Hz OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 5: Components
Cartridge #143-06 Safety Bleeder Valve #143-11 Elbow #170-07 O-ring #170-28 Receiver Body #170-32 Needle Valve, Male, ⅛" × ⅛" #171-23-1 Safety Pin with Lanyard 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 Interval Timer, 60 minute (#170-33) (#155-20) (Set Screw Cell Assemblies Only) HTHP Pressure Relief Tool Cell Carrying Tool (#170-40) (#170-91) (To release trapped pressure) Safety Shield (#171-06) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
- Page 9 Thermocouple Assembly Stand for HTHP Cell Assembly (#171-45-1) (#171-190-028) (Direct temperature measurement Of the fluid Inside the Cell) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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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 re- placed 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 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 12 HTHP filtration. Under high tempera- tures 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 13 1" (2.5 cm) 115 mL Not Recommended- Oil-based drilling fluid. > 350°F (176°C) Use 500 mL Cell Void Space in a 1,500 psi rated cell body OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
- Page 14 8. Before transporting pressurized cylinders that are not secured on a cart designed for such transport, remove all regulators and recap the cylinders. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
- Page 15 11. 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 Support Rod Puncture Head (#170-71) Assembly (#143-02-10) Receiver O-ring Barrel for CO Bulb (#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...
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Page 17: Quick Start
21. Open (loosen) the inlet (top) valve stem ½ turn to pressurize the cell. 22. Heat for one hour. The thermometer should register a target temperature. The total heat up not to exceed 1 hour. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... - Page 18 39. Inspect and replace any or all o-rings (All if test run > 300°F (149°C). 40. 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 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...
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Page 20: Operation
6. Make sure all threads are clean and free of debris. 7. Apply anti seize compound (#165-44-2) to the threads of the cell locking rings and valve stems. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... - Page 21 This will anchor the cell in the well and prevent it from rotating as the valve stems are opened and closed. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
- Page 22 Bottom of Heating Jacket 21. Keeping the valve stems closed, adjust the top and bottom regulators 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 23 Timers pre-set to 7.5 minutes and 30 minutes are helpful. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
- Page 24 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 25 Ensure this function is performed on the inlet side of the cell as the filter cake may seal off the outlet end of the cell. 38. Unscrew and remove the cell caps. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
- Page 26 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...
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Page 27: Data
“zero mark” at the very edge of the ruler is useful here. Cake descrip- tions 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 28: Cell Cap Assembly
(#171-190-040) and screw it into the port. Locking Ring Retaining Ring Rupture Disk (#171-190-023) (#130-81-040) (#171-190-027) Rupture Disk Retaining Ring Locking Ring O-ring OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 29: 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 30 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 31 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 32 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Page 33: Diagram
O-ring, Viton 75D (#171-190-028) Cell Body (#171-190-020-S) O-ring, #228 Viton, 90D (#171-190-060) Outlet End Cap, 60 Mesh (#171-190-030-S) Retaining Ring (#130-81-040) Cap Screw (#171-190-023) 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...