An Advanced Tool for Well Completions
The Model 8500 Pressurized Foam Rheometer is designed specifically to measure the rheological properties of foamed systems under extended pressure and temperature conditions. The Model 8500 is a fully automated closed loop system that includes both hardware and software for the study of foam rheology over a wide range of foam qualities, shear rates and shear stresses.
An integrated high pressure view window allows visual determination of foam quality, stability and bubble distribution. An optional CCD camera and image acquisition system is available for video capture and image analysis of the foam through the view cell. The system incorporates a pulse free positive displacement Quizix pump for injection of the base fluid and volume determination. Differential pressure transducers are provided to cover a wide range of shear stress measurements. Flow rate and shear rate of the foamed fluids are measured using a Coriolis mass flow meter. The shear loop is contained within a convection oven housing enabling uniform temperature control of all components within the loop.
The Model 8500 is a fully automated rheometer. The software is designed to allow the operator control over foam quality, shear rate, shear stress, time length of tests and operating temperature. The Model 8500 utilizes a calibrated volume to calculate and control the percentage of foam quality.
Features
• Coriolis Mass Flow Meter
– Accurate measurement and feedback of flow rate
• Foam Generator
– Gas & liquid mixing at the desired foam quality
• CO2 Compatible Elastomers
– Ensures system compatibility with CO2 foams
• Gas Booster
– Elevates gas pressure to operational requirements
• High Pressure View Cell
– Visual foam quality monitoring, and bubble distribution
• Over Temperature Circuit
– Safety control – prevents operation above the designed temperatures
• Over Pressure Relief Valves
– Safety control – prevents operation above the designed pressures
Maximum Pressure: 3,000 psi / 20791 kPa
Temperature Range: Ambient – 350ºF / 177ºC
Shear Rate Range: 50 – 1000 1/sec
Shear Rate Range: 2 – 5000 dyne/cm2
Shear Rate Range: 316 Stainless Steel
Utilities
Power Requirements: 220VAC 20A 50/60 Hz Single Phase
Air Supply: 80-120 psi @ cfm
Water: 20-30 psi
