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Benchtop HTHP Curing Chamber

Part No. 120-55

Instruction Manual

Updated 7/13/2018

Ver. 4.0

OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.

11302 Steeplecrest Dr. · Houston, Texas · 77065 · U.S.A.

Tele: 832.320.7300 · Fax: 713.880.9886 · www.ofite.com

Summary of Contents for 120-55

Page 1: ...ring Chamber Part No 120 55 Instruction Manual Updated 7 13 2018 Ver 4 0 OFI Testing Equipment Inc 11302 Steeplecrest Dr Houston Texas 77065 U S A Tele 832 320 7300 Fax 713 880 9886 www ofite com Copy...

Page 2: ...880 9886 www ofite com 1 Intro 2 Description 2 Components 2 Specifications 3 Setup 4 Preparing the Slurry 6 Operation 7 Termination 9 Maintenance 10 Appendix 11 Fuses 11 Temperature Controller 12 Aut...

Page 3: ...2 2 2 The mold is placed into the test cell and the pressure is increased via an air driven hydraulic pump Test temperature is governed by a PID temperature controller which actuates the heater After...

Page 4: ...d with Rupture Disk Power Requirements 220 Volts 50 60 Hz 40 Amp Weight 215 lb 94 6 kg Dimensions 25 16 20 63 5 40 6 50 8 cm Shipping Weight 255 lbs 115 8 kg Shipping Dimensions 30 20 24 76 2 50 8 61...

Page 5: ...nect a Nitrogen supply 690 1 035 kPa or 100 150 PSI a water supply and a drain line to the designated 6 35 mm ports on the back of the Cell Module 4 Plug the data cable into the designated ports on th...

Page 6: ...is switch is on the unit will enter an alarm condition when the temperature exceeds 400 F 200 C Temperature Controller Controls the temperature in the test See page 12 for instructions Timer Displays...

Page 7: ...hin coat of grease on all interior surfaces of the cement molds 122 083 1 This will make it easier to remove the cement after the test 2 Prepare the cement slurry according to API Specification 10 3 F...

Page 8: ...p four screws and tighten the fifth until the torque wrench clicks Continue in this manner tightening every fifth screw until all eight have been tightened 9 Now adjust the torque wrench to 180 inch p...

Page 9: ...ure very slowly to avoid pulling cement into the plumbing 16 Set the temperature controller on the Control Module to the desired temperature The temperature controller features both manual and automat...

Page 10: ...il the temperature is below 180 F 80 C Always release the pressure very slowly to avoid pulling cement into the plumbing 4 Close the Fill Cell valve 5 Slowly open the Air to Cylinder valve This will f...

Page 11: ...ontaining cement and other particulate matter Also make sure the air used for the air supply is clear 2 OFITE uses a high pressure filter to protect valve stems It is recommended that filtered water b...

Page 12: ...ntrol Module behind the left side panel The circuit breakers are located inside the Cell Module behind the back panel 1 Main Circuit Breaker Check if there are any problems with power to the unit 2 He...

Page 13: ...etting Value Prg1 1 Hb OFF Hb u 0 0 Rmp u min Dwl u min Cyc n 1 These settings will be the same for every test Do not change them 1 Begin by defining the first segment of the test a Press the SCROLL k...

Page 14: ...is now editing segment 2 3 Continue this process with each segment in the test 4 When you reach the last segment set the Type to end The next setting will be End t If sop is chosen the heat will turn...

Page 15: ...ple 2 Heat the sample to 200 over a period of 90 minutes Then increase the temperature to 300 at a rate of 3 per minute Hold that temperature indefinitely Setting Value Description Prg 1 Hb OFF Hb u 0...

Page 16: ...he timer for the number of minutes In this example set it to 300 equivalent to 5 hours 3 Press the key to select setpoint 2 4 Press the up and down arrows to set the setpoint Remember to set the timer...

Page 17: ...ssure The rupture disk is located in the back side of the Curing Chamber To replace the rupture disk 1 Turn the Curing Chamber off and depressurize the air system 2 Use a phillips head screwdriver to...

Page 18: ...ny losses or damages that occur as a result of Improper installation or maintenance of the products Misuse Neglect Adjustment by non authorized sources Improper environment Excessive or inadequate hea...