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HTHP Filter Press for Drilling Fluid Testing

with 175-mL, Single-Capped Test Cell and CO

Pressuring Assemblies

#170-00: 115 Volt

#170-01: 230 Volt

Instruction Manual

Updated 6/14/2019

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

Summary of Contents for 170-00

Page 1: ...apped Test Cell and CO2 Pressuring Assemblies 170 00 115 Volt 170 01 230 Volt Instruction Manual Updated 6 14 2019 Ver 4 OFI Testing Equipment Inc 11302 Steeplecrest Dr Houston Texas 77065 U S A Tele...

Page 2: ...Houston TX 77065 USA Tel 832 320 7300 Fax 713 880 9886 www ofite com 1 Intro 2 Specification 3 Components 4 Safety 8 Diagram 15 Quick Start 16 Operation 19 Data 26 Maintenance 27 Warranty and Return...

Page 3: ...evices fully conform to American Petroleum Institute API specifications A complete HTHP Filter Press consists of a controlled pressure source usu ally Nitrogen pressurization or Carbon Dioxide bulbs f...

Page 4: ...ping Size 20 13 13 51 33 33 cm Shipping Weight 33 lb 15 kg Maximum Temperature Heating Jacket 350 F 177 C Maximum Pressure Cell 2 000 psi 13 8 MPa Maximum Pressure Receiver 750 psi 5 1 MPa Pressure So...

Page 5: ...r CO2 143 00 Regulator 143 01 Gauge 200 psi Bottom Connection 143 02 10 CO2 Puncture Head Assembly 143 02 12 Puncture Pin 143 02 13 O ring 143 02 14 O ring 143 03 Barrel for CO2 Cartridge 143 06 Safet...

Page 6: ...ool 170 92 Safety Clamp for HTHP Fluid Loss Cells 170 00 SP Spare Parts for 170 00 Series Filter Press Part Number Description Qty 140 60 01 O ring for Bleeder Valve 2 143 00 1 Diaphragm for Airco Reg...

Page 7: ...nal items the us age is not compulsory but consideration should be given to these items when running tests at elevated temperatures and pressures Some of the items will be used only on cell assemblies...

Page 8: ...on TX 77065 USA Tel 832 320 7300 Fax 713 880 9886 www ofite com 7 High Pressure Nitrogen Assy 171 31 Thermocouple Assembly 171 45 1 Direct temperature measurement Of the fluid Inside the Cell Stand fo...

Page 9: ...not required as the filtrate will not reach the boiling point However when operat ing above the boiling point of water a suitable Back Pressure Receiver is required otherwise the test fluid will turn...

Page 10: ...eful not to touch the outside of the jacket at any time during the heat up period or the test It is especially easy to get burned when installing or removing the Back Pressure Receiver as the technici...

Page 11: ...l confined space Safety Retainer Pin Always use a Safety Retainer Pin with an attached lanyard and get in the habit of securing the cotter pin to the pin Improper placement of retainer pins in the pas...

Page 12: ...HTHP cells with a 1 500 psi working pressure Please note the 1 500 psi and 2 000 psi cell assemblies do not have parts that are interchangeable so when ordering replacement cell caps for instance know...

Page 13: ...ing a test of 350 F 176 C or above Fluid Expansion Space Cells should never be filled completely with fluid Always leave some room for the fluid to expand under temperature This keeps the cell caps fr...

Page 14: ...hutoff valve located just before the regulator 4 The 8051140 regulator has been internally cleaned for Oxygen but it is not recommended to pressurize HTHP Filtration tests with Oxygen due to its poten...

Page 15: ...esses under API standards operate at an inlet pressure of 600 psi and with temperatures up to 350 F 176 C The cell bod ies and cell caps are scribed with serial numbers so that the same cap and same c...

Page 16: ...Gauge 143 01 CO2 Puncture Head Assembly 143 02 10 Barrel for CO2 Bulb 143 03 Safety Bleeder Valve 143 06 Needle Valve 170 32 1 500 psi Gauge 171 34 Manifold Block 170 20 Safety Pin 171 23 1 With Lanya...

Page 17: ...aper on top of the o ring Do not bend 6 Push the cell cap into the cell making sure the arrows align This is the outlet end of the cell a Valve stem initially open to facilitate insertion b Tighten se...

Page 18: ...valve on the back pressure receiver to collect all the fil trate in the graduate cylinder 21 Open needle or bleeder valves on both the top and back pressure units 22 Remove the top and bottom retainer...

Page 19: ...t 170 00 1 170 01 1 T Screw Needle Valve 170 32 Retaining Pin 171 23 1 With Lanyard Needle Valve 170 32 T Screw Retaining Pin With Lanyard 171 23 1 Relief Valve 143 06 CO2 Pressuring Assembly 170 04 B...

Page 20: ...o ring Place a thin film of silicone grease on all o rings When testing above 300 F 150 C it is recommended to replace the o rings after every test Operation 3 Prepare the sample according to API spe...

Page 21: ...tions Be Careful Not to spill fluid on the O ring Groove inside the Cell Void Space in a 1 500 psi rated cell body 6 Inspect the cap locking screws If the cap locking screws are no longer pointed ther...

Page 22: ...of the cell pointed down Rotate the cell inside the heating jacket so that the pin in the bottom of the heating well seats into the hole in the bottom of the test cell This will anchor the cell in th...

Page 23: ...d in the confined space below the heating jacket Retaining Pin 171 23 1 Retaining Pin 171 23 1 Valve Stem 170 16 Valve Stem 170 16 Pressuring Assembly 170 04 Back Pressure Receiver 170 06 Top of Heati...

Page 24: ...while holding a graduated cylinder to the valve port Close the valve immediately after the outlet pressure just begins to decrease and filtrate is collected Collect filtrate at 10 seconds 1 minute 7 5...

Page 25: ...by 2 30 Remove the cell from the heating jacket after once again checking that the valve stems are tightly closed An optional Cell Carrying Tool 170 40 makes this a simple and safe operation DO NOT r...

Page 26: ...trapped pressure inside the cell 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 32 Loosen but do not remove the six cap lock...

Page 27: ...er cake has had a chance to form and is expressed in millimeters To calculate the spurt loss use the following equation V1 2 V7 5 V30 V7 5 2 2V7 5 V30 4V7 5 2V30 Where Vs Standard Filtrate Volume mL V...

Page 28: ...e sharply pointed and not dull on outlet side 2 Always thoroughly clean up after each tests a Replace all elastomers if previous test was in excess of 300 F 149 C b Clean out and blow dry if possible...

Page 29: ...dels The Large High Pressure Concoa Regulator 805 1140 and the smaller Concoa Regulator 805 1179 both take the same Regulator Repair Kit Always replace order separately the rubber diaphragm 143 00 1 w...

Page 30: ...re insertion repair kit 10 Replace the brass retainer and tighten with a wrench 11 Replace the thrust plate with the curved edges downward 12 Place a new rubber diaphragm inside the Soring case 13 Rep...

Page 31: ...lace the valve Seat leak or creep Repair the regulator Inconsistent repeat readings Seat sticking Repair the regulator Bad pressure gauge Replace the gauge Gauge does not return to zero with no pressu...

Page 32: ...y 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 heat...

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