OFI Testing Equipment High Press. High Temp. Filter Press 500 ml.

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I NSTRUCTI ONS
HIGH PRESS. - HIGH TEMP. (HPHT) FILTER PRESS
500 ml - OFI No. 171-00 Series

For Temperatures above 350F (177C)

The HPHT Filter Press, manufactured by OFI Testing Equipment is designed for testing drilling fluids and cement under
elevated temperatures and pressures. This simulates various downhole conditions and provides a reliable method for
determining the effectiveness of the material being tested. The complete assembly consists of a high pressure cell, a heating
jacket, a pressurized collection cell able to maintain proper back pressure in order to prevent flashing or evaporation of the
filtrate, a manifold assembly and a suitable stand.

Principle Components:

#153-14 Cylinder, Graduated, 50 ml x 1 ml, glass #171-24 Nitrogen Manifold, Dual 750/1350 psi
#154-10 Thermometer, metal, 5 inch, 50 - 500F #170-08 Regulator, Concoa

(Airco)
#170-35 Wrench, Adjustable, 6 inch #170-20 Manifold Block
#171-00 Heating Jacket & Stand, 115 volt Components: #170-32 Valve, Needle, male, 1/8" NPT
#171-01 Heating Jacket & Stand, 230 volt Components: #171-22 Retainer Pin
#164-32 Connector, male, for 230 volt power cable #171-25 Relief Valve, 750 or 1350 psi
#170-05 Thermostat, 50 - 500F #171-26 Hose, High Pressure, 3000 psi
#170-09 Insulation Board #171-28 Manifold Body, Dual
#170-10 Pilot Light, for Thermostat #171-38 Gauge, 1000 psi, 2.5" face, 1/4" bottom conn.
#170-11 Heating Element, 115 Volt, 200 Watt (2 each) #171-40 Gauge, 1500 psi, 2.5" face, 1/4" bottom conn.
#170-35 Wrench, Combination, 1/4 inch #171-42 Gauge, 3000 psi, 2.5" face, 1/4" bottom conn.
#171-32 Knob, Midget #171-10 Back Pressure Receiver, 100 ml
#171-36 Thermostat Cover #170-32 Needle Valve, male, 1/8" NPT
#171-44 Foot, Rubber, 3/4 inch #171-11 O-Ring, for Receiver Body
#171-19 Cell Assembly, 2000 psi Components: #171-22 Retainer Pin
#170-13 O-Ring for Cell, Buna N
#170-16 Valve Stem, for Cell
#170-17 O-Ring for Valve Stem, Viton

#170-19 Filter Paper, 2 1/2 inch, 100/pkg
#170-23 Screen, 60 mesh
#170-26 Cap Locking Screw, stainless steel
#170-27 Wrench, Allen, 5/32 inch, for Cap Locking Screw
#171-21 Cell Cap, with 60 mesh screen, 2000 psi

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Procedure:
1. Connect the heating well power cord to the appropriate power source. Place a dial-type metal thermometer in the well
in the heating jacket and preheat to 10F (6C) above the desired test temperature. A pilot light will come on when the
heating jacket is at the desired temperature as selected by the thermostat control knob.

2. Check o-rings on the valve stems, cell body and cap and replace where necessary. New o-rings are normally
required after each test above 300F(1 Stir the sample for 10 minutes with a high speed mixer. Tighten the
inlet valve stem to seal the cell and carefully pour the mud into the cell. Do not fill the cell closer than 1.5 inch
(38 millimeters) from the top to allow for heat expansion of the fluid. Do not spill fluid on the o-ring inside the cell.

3. If necessary, install an o-ring in the cell and another in the cell cap recess. Place a thin film of silicone grease
around all o-rings. Place a circle of filter paper on top of the cell o-ring and slowly push the cell cap into the cell,
ensuring that the cap locking screw seats match the screws in the cell body. Note: If the cap locking screw seats are
oval shaped and no longer round, there is a possibility of stress failure and the cap should be replaced.

4. Tighten the cap locking screws, close (tighten) the valve stem in the cap and place the cell in the pre-heated heating
jacket with the outlet or filter side of the cell properly oriented down. Rotate the cell in the heating jacket so that the pin
in the bottom of the heating well will seat into a hole in the bottom of the cell. This will anchor the cell inside the well
and prevent the cell from rotating as the valve stems are opened and closed. Transfer the thermometer into the
thermometer well within the cell.

5. Place the back pressure receiver on the bottom valve assembly and also lock it in place with the retainer pin. Be sure
the drain valve on the receiver is in the closed position and connect the low pressure line (1000 psi gauge) with the
retainer pin. Connect the high pressure line (1500 psi gauge side) from the Nitrogen manifold to the top inlet valve
stem and lock it in place with the retainer pin. Close the bleeder valve on the manifold blocks.

6. Check the manifold "T" Screws on the regulators to be sure they are unscrewed (counterclockwise) so that no
pressure will be applied to the filter press. Open the valve on the nitrogen bottle. The bottle pressure will be
registered on the middle manifold gauge.

7. For filtration tests above 212F (100C) the sample must be heated under pressure to avoid evaporation of the liquid
phase. Adjust the top and bottom regulator T-Screws to the recommended back pressure keeping the valve stems
closed. Open (loosen) the top valve stem with the wrench 1/2 turn to apply pressure to the fluid sample inside the cell.
Maintain this pressure on the fluid until the desired temperature is stabilized, as indicated by the thermometer. The
heating time of the sample should never exceed one hour. Refer to the table below for the recommended pressure.


Recommended Minimum Back Pressure

Test Temperature Vapor Pressure Minimum Back Pressure
F C psi kPa psi kPa
212 100 14.7 101 100 690
250 121 30 207 100 690
300 149 67 462 100 690
350 177 135 932 160 1104
400 204 237 1704 275 1898
450 232 422 2912 450 3105

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8. When the fluid sample reaches the desired test temperature, increase the pressure on the top pressure unit to 500
psi (3450 kilopascals) over the back pressure being held. Open (loosen) the bottom valve stem 1/2 turn to initiate
filtration.

9. Collect the filtrate for 30 minutes maintaining the selected test temperature within 5F (3C). If back pressure
rises above 100 psi (690 kPa) during the test, cautiously reduce the pressure by opening the drain valve on the
receiver and drawing off some of the filtrate into the graduated cylinder.

10. At the end of the test, close (tighten) the top and bottom valve stems on the cell to seal off the cell. Turn the regulator
T-Screws counter-clockwise to close off the bottle pressure. Allow a minimum of 5 minutes for the filtrate to cool to
avoid vaporizing, then cautiously drain and record the total volume. Open the receiver outlet and collect all filtrate into
the graduated cylinder. Release the pressure from the top and bottom pressuring units by opening the needle and/or
bleeder valves.

11. Remove the top and bottom valve stem locking pin, and remove the top pressure and the back pressure hoses.
Remove the cell from the heating jacket after once again checking that the cell valve stems are tightly closed.
Allow it to cool to room temperature or quick cool the cell by immersion in cool water.


Caution: Pressure inside the sample cell will still be approximately 500 psi (3450 kilopascals)
or more. Keep the cell upright and cool it to room temperature before disassembling.
The cell must be cool for at least one hour at room temperature or at least 10 minutes
in cool water before loosening the cap locking screws and removing the cell cap.


12. Correct the total filtrate volume collected to a standard filtration test area of 7.1 square inches (45.8 cm
2
) by
doubling the filtrate volume collected in 30 minutes. Record this total filtrate volume (doubled), and the temperature,
pressure and time.

13. Using extreme care to save the filter paper and deposited cake, place the cooled cell upright with the outlet (cap side) or
filter side down. Open (loosen) the inlet valve stem to bleed off pressure from the cell body. Pressure cannot be
removed from the cell by opening the outlet valve stem as the filter cake will seal off the cell. Loosen, but do not
remove, the six cap locking screws, and separate the outlet cap from the cell with a slight rocking motion. Discard the
fluid inside the cell unless it is required for further testing, and retrieve the filter cake.

14. Wash the filter cake on the paper with a gentle stream of water. Measure and report the thickness of the filter
cake to the nearest 1/32 inch (0.8 millimeter).

15. Clean and dry the apparatus thoroughly after each use. Inspect and replace if necessary all o-rings.





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Remarks:

1. The upper and lower limits of the test pressure differential are determined by the test temperature. As this
temperature exceeds 212F (100C), the back pressure must be increased in order to prevent vaporization of
the filtrate. The 500 psi (3450 kPa) differential pressure must be maintained, so the top pressure will have to be
increased accordingly.

2. For testing above 400F (204C) special precautions must be made for the filter medium. Regular filter paper will burn
and bend around the edges allowing whole mud to flow around the filter and give erroneous filtrate readings. A special
stainless steel filter disk (#170-19-1) may be used in place of the filter paper, but it can only be used once and must then
be discarded. An alternative method uses a fiberglass back up may be used with the standard filter paper.
It should be installed next to the cell cap with the filter paper resting on top of the fiberglass. This fiberglass is not a
filter and it may not provide adequate protection for the filter paper in all testing conditions.


3. Due to the high temperatures and pressures involved in this test, EXTREME CARE must be
exercised at all times. All safety precautions must be met, especially in the cell breakdown
procedure after the filtration procedure has been complete.




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Houston, Texas 77099
USA

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