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Also known as Mud Aging cells. Most drilling fluid formulations contain a base liquid and additives which must be dissolved or mechanically dispersed into the liquid to form a homogenous fluid. 

Drilling fluids are mixed or sheared for the appropriate time to achieve a homogenous mixture and are then set aside to age. Aging is done under conditions which vary from static to dynamic and from ambient to highly elevated temperatures.

Aging Cells
Aging Cells
Aging Cells
Aging Cells

The resulting fluid may contain one or more of the following

  • Water-dispersible (soluble) polymers or resins
  • Clays or other insoluble but dispersible fine solids
  • Soluble salts
The recommended equipment and procedures for aging water-based drilling fluids or muds may be found in API Recommended Practice 13B-1 and API Recommended Practice 13I.

Ordering Information and Specifications

Part No. 102111608— 600DegF High Temperature Aging Cell, 550 ml

Part No. Material Volume Maximum
Working Pressure
Maximum
Temperature
    ml psig kPa °F °C
210285 303 Stainless Steel 500 2500 17237 500 260
210286 316 Stainless Steel 500 2500 17237 500 260
2102882 303 Stainless Steel 260 2500 17237 3501 177
210289 303 Stainless Steel 260 2500 17237 3501 177
2102902 303 Stainless Steel 500 2500 17237 500 260
210291 316 Stainless Steel 260 2500 17237 3501 177
2102922 316 Stainless Steel 260 2500 17237 3501 177
2102943 303 Stainless Steel 500 2500 17237 500 260
2103162 316 Stainless Steel 500 2500 17237 500 260

1Cells are rated at 350°F (177°C) since allowable sample size becomes less than 200 ml at higher temperatures. 

2Cells cannot be pressurized.

3Corrosion coupon holder and gas injection tube are mounted to inner cap

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