Ametek CHANDLER ENGINEERING 5265, Instruction Manual

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PREFACE P-1
General Information
Introduction
This manual contains installation, operation, and maintenance instructions for the
Chandler Engineering Model 5265 Static Gel Strength Cement Analyzer.
Description
The 5265 Static Gel Strength Cement Analyzer (SGSA) is an instrument that
measures the static gel strength of API cement under high temperature and high-
pressure conditions. The instrument captures ultrasonic signals that are passed
through the sample then performs post-processing of the data to determine the
static gel strength (SGS) versus time plot.
Each 5265 autoclave connected as part of the SGSA system is equipped with an
internal processor board that sends and receives an ultrasonic pulse through the
slurry, performs digital signal processing of captured data and, as an option,
measures the transit time of the pulse through the slurry.
After the processor board computes the SGS data, it is sent to the I/O board
located on the rear of the autoclave. The I/O board is connected to the RS-232
serial communication port located on the rear of the PC or to another autoclave
I/O board by a four-wire RS-485 communication cable.
Additionally, as an option, the instrument may be used to determine the
compressive strength of the cement using the same algorithms and method found
in the Model 4265 Ultrasonic Cement Analyzer (UCA).
Features and Benefits
The major features of the 5265 Static Gel Strength Analyzer (SGSA) are listed
below:
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Easy to install and use.
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Uses PC based Chandler Model 5270 Data Acquisition System for data
retrieval, analysis and storage.
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Tests stored in database may be sorted and retrieved based on user specified
data base fields.
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Built-in pump and relief valve for sample pressure control.
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Optional cement compressive strength measurement (UCA).
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Optional external chiller system.