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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents General Information..............P-1 Introduction ........................... P-1 Purpose and Use....................... P-1 Description........................P-1 Theory............................ P-2 Permeability Calculation....................P-2 Formulas Used for Permeability ..................P-2 Features and Benefits ......................P-2 Specifications ........................P-2 Model 6100 ........................P-2 Optional Slurry Cart......................
GENERAL INFORMATION General Information Introduction Purpose and Use The Model 6100 Formation Response Tester (FRT) is designed to accurately measure the permeability changes of a formation sample when exposed to a variety of test fluids. The unique design of the Model 6100 allows fluids to be injected through a prepared core sample in either direction or flowed across either end of the core to simulate the flow of treating fluids or formation fluids.
GENERAL INFORMATION Theory Permeability Calculation During execution of a test, the liquid permeability of the core sample is automatically calculated several times a second. The result of this calculation is considered valid once the core is fully saturated and the differential pressure reading stabilizes. Formulas Used for Permeability The liquid permeability formula used by the Model 6100 is based on core length, diameter, fluid viscosity, flow rate, and differential pressure.
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SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION Tools/Equipment Required Standard hand tools Setting up the Instrument The Model 6100 is shipped with a pre-configured PC, including all necessary hardware and software components. No initial software installation or setup is required. 1. Remove the plastic plugs from all fittings in preparation for attachment of utilities. 2.
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION Note: See Figure 2 below as well as drawing SPR097-0117 for illustration of USB connections. 13. Connect the pump computer interface to Port 2 in the USB hub via the cable provided. 14. Connect the balance to Port 1 in the USB hub via the cable provided. 15.
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION LAN Connection In most cases, Microsoft networking can be used to communicate with the 6100-PC. A second Ethernet card is pre-installed in the unit for LAN connectivity. The TCP/IP settings in Windows should be configured to match those required by your Local Area Network. Setting up the Slurry Cart (optional) 1.
SECTION 2 – OPERATION Section 2 – Operation Note: The core holder is designed for convenient loading and unloading. The unit can be rotated for easy access. Core sample size must be 0.98-1.0” (2.49 – 2.54 cm) in diameter for a 1.0” (2.54 cm) core holder and 1.48-1.50” (3.76 – 3.81 cm) in diameter for a 1.5”...
SECTION 2 – OPERATION Loading the Core Sample 1. Insure that plumbing lines are removed from the top and bottom of the core holder (two on each end). Refer to Figures 3 and 4 below. Additionally, remove the plumbing lines from the slurry cart located on the bottom cap of the core holder.
SECTION 2 – OPERATION Figure 4: Bottom of Core Holder Starting a Test 1. After the core is inserted into the core holder with appropriate spacers, verify to see that all plumbing lines are re-connected to the core holder. 2. Fill as many fluid containers as are necessary for the test. Only fluids with low viscosity may be placed in fluid containers 1-4 (i.e.
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SECTION 2 – OPERATION Note: Be sure to set the pump upper pressure limit to 300-500 PSI LESS than the confining pressure of the test. 5. It may be desirable to fill the fluid lines of the system with a fluid other than water. Typically, after a test, the lines will be left filled with water from the flushes.
SECTION 2 – OPERATION Operation of the Slurry Cart (optional) Figure 5 below illustrates the control panel for the slurry cart. Refer to Figure 5 while following the operating procedure for the Slurry Cart. Figure 5: Front Control Panel for the Slurry Cart 1.
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SECTION 2 – OPERATION Figure 6: Flow Path in Slurry Cart Resulting from Steps 5-8 9. Add proppant to the fluid once it has thoroughly mixed, if desired. 10. Mark the fluid level using the dark gray marker on the tubing beside the reservoir. Th marker is 2 lit ers of volume in the reservoir and is critical when filling the slurry cart accumulator.
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SECTION 2 – OPERATION Figure 7: Flow Path in Slurry Cart Resulting from Steps 11-12 13. Close Valve 6. The bladder inside the slurry cart accumulator will fill. Figure 8: Flow Path in Slurry Cart Resulting from Step 13 14. The capacity of the bladder is approximately 2 liters. When the fluid reaches the bottom of the marker, immediately place Valve 1 in B position.
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SECTION 2 – OPERATION 15. Begin the cross-linker injection through the tee at the bottom of the slurry cart accumulator, if desired. 16. Program the desired temperature into the temperature controllers and press the Heater ON button. Figure 9: Flow Path in Slurry Cart Resulting from Steps 14-16 17.
SECTION 2 – OPERATION Figure 10: Flow Path in Slurry Cart Resulting from Steps 17-18 Test Clean-up Note: Test clean up (steps 1, 2, and 7) can begin immediately after the test is completed if the operator does not wish to preserve the core. If the operator wishes to preserve the core, water flushes should not begin until after the core is removed.
2-10 SECTION 2 – OPERATION Slurry Cart Cleanup 1. Turn off the heaters by pressing the red Heater OFF button. 2. Close Valves 4 and 5 to stop circulation through the core. Open Valve 3. 3. Turn the regulator fully counterclockwise to reduce pressure to 0. 4.
SECTION 2 – OPERATION 2-11 adjusted confining oil system is one where the pumping pressure is just less than the relieving pressure of the system. When the Core Holder is heated, expansion of the oil will cause pressure to increase. A properly adjusted relief valve will release fluid to maintain pressure just below its setting.
2-12 SECTION 2 – OPERATION Notes on Temperature Control Warning: Be sure to turn the heaters off anytime a test is completed or when the unit is to be left unattended. Eurotherm 2216e temperature control units provide a safe and precise temperature control method.
SECTION 2 – OPERATION 2-13 Description of Primary Software Functions The main screen depicts the configuration of the Model 6100 graphically, allowing the user to manually open and close valves and select sample fluids, flow paths, etc. Valves that are shown in red on the screen are closed, and valves that are shown in green are open.
2-14 SECTION 2 – OPERATION Setup This menu allows the user to access the various screens used to set up and configure the 6100 Software. The Calibration window allows the user to calibrate the various pressure transducers and the Slurry Cart Pump Rate feedback. The Communications window allows the user to set the appropriate serial COM port for the Temperature Controllers and the Flow Meter.
SECTION 2 – OPERATION 2-15 User Defined This option does not open or close any valves. This option is used to indicate that the currently open valves do not conform to any of the configurations listed above. Note: if a valid flow path is detected, the Flow Path indicator (depicted below) is green and displays “OK”.
2-16 SECTION 2 – OPERATION Piston Accumulators The Piston Accumulators may be selected as the Fluid Source. For systems equipped with multiple accumulators, manual valves are used to open or close the appropriate accumulator. The number of Piston Accumulators displayed may vary depending upon your configuration. If the user clicks on any Piston Accumulator, Sample Fluid 1 is selected (Valve 1 is opened) and Valves 7 and 9 are opened, Valve 8 is closed.
SECTION 2 – OPERATION 2-17 Diameter: This field displays the appropriate Core Diameter entered by the user on the Core Holder Dimensions window. Viscosity: This field indicates the “Working Viscosity” dependent upon the currently selected Sample Fluid container or the Piston Accumulator (if valves 7 and 9 are open and valve 8 is closed).
2-18 SECTION 2 – OPERATION line or errors may result in the calculations. "R" Button (Reset): Clicking this button will reset the offset variable for the Differential Pressure to zero (no offset). To reset the offsets introduced by clicking the Z buttons for the Core Top and Bottom Pressure indicators, see the Calibration screen.
SECTION 2 – OPERATION 2-19 executing a Schedule Step based on Volume (see Schedule Editor) will affect the amount of time that a "Based on Volume" schedule step will execute. For example, if the currently running schedule step is based on volume and is set to advance to the next schedule step when 10mL has been delivered, and the operator clicks this button when the Delivered Volume indicator displays 5mL (and then allows the schedule to advance automatically) the actual amount of volume delivered to the core during this example schedule step will be,...
2-20 SECTION 2 – OPERATION controller. Pump Temp: This field displays the current temperature feedback from the Slurry Cart “In- Line” temperature controller. Accum. Temp.: This field displays the current temperature feedback from the Slurry Cart “Accumulator” temperature controller. Pressure: This field displays the current pressure feedback from the Slurry Cart. This signal can be calibrated on the Calibration screen.
SECTION 2 – OPERATION SECTION 2 – OPERATION 2-21 2-21 Temperature Controls Temperature Controls Set Point: These fields (off-white background, black text) allow the user to set the Set Point: These fields (off-white background, black text) allow the user to set the appropriate temperature controller.
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2-22 SECTION 2 – OPERATION Data Plotting and Logging are performed in this window. The operator may right-click on the plot to reveal a popup menu which allows the operator to show / hide different data channels. The plot can hold approximately 4 days worth of data. Log Data: Clicking this button will display the Setup Data Logging screen to allow the user to enter "header information".
SECTION 2 – OPERATION 2-23 bitmap (.bmp), JPEG (.jpg) or enhanced metafile (.emf) file. Print - Automatically rescales and prints the displayed chart contents on the default printer. Show/Hide Y-Axis Titles - Allows the user to hide Y-Axis titles to reserve more screen space for plot data.
2-24 SECTION 2 – OPERATION Generating Reports Using Microsoft Excel When logging data, the 6100 software will write data to a column formatted *.csv file, which can be opened and edited by Microsoft Excel. Adding Serial Ports to the PC The Model 6100-PC comes equipped with a USB serial hub for communication with the various instruments of the Model 6100.
SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Section 3 - Maintenance Schedule Calibration Procedures Periodically calibrate all components as recommended by the manufacturers (refer to the Component Instructions section of this manual). Sensor Calibration The Model 6100 is shipped with all sensors pre-calibrated. This section of the manual describes the procedures for re-calibration, should it become necessary.
SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Calibration Basics The software calibration procedure for each sensor is based on a linear mapping function. The raw voltage signal from each sensor is applied to the following formula to obtain a process value: PROCESS_VALUE = (RAW_INPUT * GAIN) + OFFSET. In the above formula, GAIN and OFFSET are automatically obtained by sampling two different values from the sensor in question, using the “Zero”...
SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Eurotherm 2216e Temperature Controller Calibration Calibration of the temperature control modules is covered in the Eurotherm 2216e manual. No user-selectable parameters are available via the Model 6100 control software. Replacing O-rings and Core holder Sleeve in the Cell Note: Each o-ring that is replaced should be lubricated.
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SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Figure 30: Sleeve to Adapter Assembly 15. Place the aluminum sleeve spacer over the core holder sleeve. 16. Install and lubricate o-rings. 17. Insert sleeve assembly into top cap assembly 18. Slide sleeve and cap assembly into coreholder housing. Inserting a finger into the lower end of coreholder may aid alignment of the adapter.
SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Valve Replacement / Repair To replace a valve, perform the following steps: 1. Press down on the orange ring and remove the tubing from the valve. 2. Using the thin wrench provided with the Model 6100, remove the valve. 3.
SECTION 4 – TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Section 4 - Troubleshooting Guide Potential Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Poor Water Supply Check filters to be sure they are not plugged. Check water supply to be sure it is in the “ON” position. Valves Not Opening / Shutting Check to see that sufficient air pressure exists –...
SECTION 5 – REPLACEMENT PARTS Section 5 – Replacement Parts FRT Parts Refer to drawings in Section 6 – Drawings and Schematics Slurry Cart Parts Refer to drawings in Section 6 – Drawings and Schematics...
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BREAK SHARP EDGES, DEBURR APPROVALS DATE C11266 COUPLER, TCP/IP, WAGO 750-341 H-6041 NUT,KEPS,SS,6-32 THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED 03/24/09 HEREON ARE THE PROPERTY OF CHANDLER ENGINEERING COMPANY, LLC DRAWN: SIZE DWG NO. REV. C11079 POWER SUPPLY,24VDS,120W H-4122 NUT,HEX,4-40,KEPS,SS...
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BREAK SHARP EDGES, DEBURR DETAIL: PANEL LAYOUT APPROVALS DATE THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED 03/24/09 HEREON ARE THE PROPERTY OF CHANDLER ENGINEERING COMPANY, LLC DRAWN: SIZE DWG NO. REV. REPRODUCTION OR DISSEMINATION IN ANY FORM EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY 6100-0030 -.10...
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PRESSURE TEST CONFIGURATION BREAK SHARP EDGES, DEBURR APPROVALS DATE THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED 10/03/02 HEREON ARE THE PROPERTY OF CHANDLER ENGINEERING COMPANY, L.L.C. DRAWN: SIZE S.O. NO. DWG NO. REV. REPRODUCTION OR DISSEMINATION IN ANY FORM EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY...
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