The Model 8340 HPHT Consistometer is designed for laboratories that need to test cement mixtures and additives for use at the hottest temperatures and highest pressures. This instrument is used to test cement thickening behavior under almost any downhole well conditions. Designed with laboratory efficiency and ease of operation as major goals, the Model 8340 design minimizes the two largest contributors that affect instrument runtime: the cool-down time between tests and downtime for maintenance needs.
Chandler Engineering renowned manufacturing and field service experience is evident throughout the design of the Model 8340. The exclusive cooling system shortens the time between tests by as much as 75% as compared with other conventional consistometers. Cool down of a 400˚F test to a safe 100˚F takes only about 15 minutes.
Maintenance on the hydraulic systems is minimized through a design which is easy to clean and uses standard filters. An avionics inspired modular electronics assembly makes unexpected service a snap further minimizing potential downtime. Slurry cup drive reliability is maximized by use of a magnetic coupling system to connect the drive motor to the cup. Consistency is measured with a torsion spring / paddle system. The Model 8340 Pressurized Consistometer is extremely simple to operate with all of the operational controls conveniently located on the front panel.
Specifications
Maximum temperature 600ºF / 315ºC
Maximum pressure 40,000 psi / 275 MPa
Heater power 5,000 Watts
Slurry cup rotation speed 150 rpm (Adjustable rpm optional)
Thickening time range 0 to 100 Bc (Bearden Units)
Temperature control Programmable controller with Chandler Engineering algorithms
Pressure control Manually controlled hydraulic system (Model 8340 standard)
Dynamic pressure control system (Model 8340 AUTO)
Operating temperature 32 to 120ºF / 0 to 50ºC
Turn-around time 20 minutes typical
Pressure medium White Mineral Oil
Data acquisition Built-in strip chart recorder
Model 5270 Data acquisition and control software for a stand-alone computer optional
Compliance System complies with API 10A / ISO 10426-1 requirements
Utilities
Cooling water 20-80 psi / 140 – 550 kPa
Compressed air 75-125 psi / 517 – 862 kPa
Power supply 220 VAC +/- 15%, 50/60 Hz 7.5 kVA
Dimensions (W x D x H) 23 x 35 x 77 in. / 57 x 89 x 195 cm
Weight 1,150 lb / 522 kg
