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HTHP Filter Press for Cement Testing

with 175-mL, Double-Capped Test Cell and N

Pressuring Manifold

#170-182: (115 V)

#170-182-1: (230 V)

Instruction Manual

Updated 6/20/2017

Ver. 3.0

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 170-182-1

Page 1: ...ped Test Cell and N2 Pressuring Manifold 170 182 115 V 170 182 1 230 V Instruction Manual Updated 6 20 2017 Ver 3 0 OFI Testing Equipment Inc 11302 Steeplecrest Dr Houston Texas 77065 U S A Tele 832 3...

Page 2: ...USA Tel 832 320 7300 Fax 713 880 9886 www ofite com 1 Intro 2 Specifications 3 Components 4 Safety 8 Quick Start 12 Operation 15 Data 20 Cell Cap Assembly 21 Maintenance 22 Diagrams 24 Test Cell 25 Wa...

Page 3: ...OFITE Filtration devices fully conform to American Petroleum Institute API specifications A complete HTHP Filter Press consists of a controlled pressure source usu ally Nitrogen pressurization or Car...

Page 4: ...Shipping Weight 38 lbs 17 2 kg Maximum Temperature Heating Jacket 400 F 204 C Maximum Temperature Cell 500 F 260 C Maximum Pressure Cell 5 000 PSI Maximum Pressure Receiver 750 PSI 5 1 MPa Pressure So...

Page 5: ...15 mL Stainless Steel Tube for N2 144 11 90 Street Ell 144 15 Plate Brass Bushing NPT Male to NPT Female 170 07 O ring 170 28 Receiver Body 170 32 NPT Male Needle Valve 171 23 1 Safety Pin with Lanya...

Page 6: ...71 38 1 000 PSI Gauge 2 NPT Bottom 171 40 1 500 PSI Gauge 2 NPT Bottom 171 42 3 000 PSI Gauge 2 NPT Bottom 171 90 06 MNPT FNPT Reducing Bushing 316 Stainless Optional 170 13 O ring for Test Cell Buna...

Page 7: ...nician to perform a more uniform and reproduc ible test while maintaining a high degree of safety As optional items the us age is not compulsory but consideration should be given to these items when r...

Page 8: ...eplecrest Dr Houston TX 77065 USA Tel 832 320 7300 Fax 713 880 9886 www ofite com 7 Thermocouple Assembly 171 45 1 Direct temperature measurement Of the fluid Inside the Cell Stand for HTHP Cell Assem...

Page 9: ...eceiver is 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...

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: ...ng in a small 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 pin...

Page 12: ...d should be used for tests up to 400 F only The second set is made from Viton 90D OFITE suggests that all o rings cell caps cell bodies and valve stem are changed each time after running a test of 350...

Page 13: ...cell cap into the cell and tighten it completely 11 Screw a valve stem into the inlet cell cap and tighten it completely 12 Pour the test fluid into the cell Leave adequate space for fluid expansion...

Page 14: ...e both valve stems 29 Turn both regulator T screws counterclockwise 30 Open the outlet valve on the back pressure receiver to collect any remain ing filtrate 31 Open the valve on the manifold block to...

Page 15: ...4 Manifold Block 170 20 Heating Jacket 171 00 or 171 01 Thermostat 171 71 Thermometer 154 10 Back Pressure Receiver 171 10 Nitrogen Manifold 171 24 Valve Stem 170 16 Regulators Nitrogen Connection Mal...

Page 16: ...y Discard any components that show signs of corrosion damage or wear 4 Inspect all o rings Replace any that show signs of damage or wear Looks for nicks cuts or brittle o rings Replace all o rings aft...

Page 17: ...id 13 Invert the cell body and carefully pour the sample into the cell Leave 2 5 1 cm void space for thermal expansion Be careful not to spill fluid on the o ring shoulder inside the cell 14 Place an...

Page 18: ...nlet on the pressure manifold Open the pressure release valve on the Nitrogen bottle and note the bottle pressure as registered on the middle manifold gauge 24 Keeping the valve stems closed adjust th...

Page 19: ...ted Collect filtrate at 10 seconds 1 minute 7 5 minutes and 30 minutes The initial 10 second collection is precautionary in nature as a fluid with little filtration properties may fill up the 15 mL re...

Page 20: ...l body Pressure cannot be relieved from the cell by opening the outlet valve stem as the filter cake will seal off the cell It is a good idea to open the valve stem with the cell inside a sink or with...

Page 21: ...is the amount of filtrate collected before the filter 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 V...

Page 22: ...d the cap 3 Place the retaining ring 130 81 040 into the groove around the outside of the cap Make sure it engages completely around the circle The cap should turn freely inside the locking ring 4 Pla...

Page 23: ...old separately To replace the seat assembly a Unscrew the spring case housing cover This may require a strap wrench b Remove the spring case c Remove the rubber diaphragm from inside the spring case d...

Page 24: ...or inlet filter Repair the regulator Gas leak from any pipe thread joint Loose fitting Remove the connec tion Clean the affected surfaces Reapply Teflon tape and tighten Gas leak from relief valve Fau...

Page 25: ...e 170 32 Manifold Block 170 20 Safety Pin 171 23 1 With Lanyard Outlet Valve Stem 170 16 Nitrogen Manifold Primary Pressure Gauge 171 40 Source Pressure Gauge 171 42 Back Pressure Gauge 171 38 Connect...

Page 26: ...ap 171 190 033 S Cell Body 171 190 020 S Retaining Ring 130 81 040 Outlet End Cap 171 190 032 S Cap Screw 171 190 023 Detachable Screen Mesh 170 18 O ring 228 Viton 90D 171 190 060 NPT Rupture Plug 5...

Page 27: ...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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