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Drilling Fluids Equipment

Aniline Point Test Kit

Aniline Point Test Kit

Used in the determination of the Aniline Point of petroleum products and hydrocarbon solvents.

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Aqueous Phase Activity Kit

Aqueous Phase Activity Kit

Used for determining aqueous-phase activity of emulsified water

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Differential Sticking Tester

Differential Sticking Tester

Measures the Stuck Tendency Coefficient with the Timed Filtrate Test.

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EP Lubricity Meter Model 212

EP Lubricity Meter Model 212

Designed to measure the lubricating quality of drilling fluids

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Electrical Stability Meter (EST)

Electrical Stability Meter (EST)

Electrical stability test used to monitor a fluid’s emulsion stability and oil-wetting capability.

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Methylene Blue Test Kit

Methylene Blue Test Kit

Shows the amount of reactive clays (bentonite and/or drill solids) present in drilling fluid

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Sand Content Test Kit

Sand Content Test Kit

Simple, accurate and inexpensive sieve analysis apparatus for determining the sand content of drilling muds

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pH Meters

pH Meters

Field measurement of drilling fluid or filtrate pH and adjustments to the pH are fundamental to drilling fluid control.

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Pressurized Sag Cup

Pressurized Sag Cup

Compact, field-friendly device for performing static sag tests

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Shearometer

Shearometer

The Shearometer is used for determining the gel strength of drilling muds

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Wet Sieve Analysis Kit

Wet Sieve Analysis Kit

Simple, accurate, and reproducible test method for particle size analysis by wet sieving, as specified in API Specification 13A.

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Viscometer and Rheometers

Viscometer and Rheometers

Fann manufactures a variety of instruments to test the viscosity of a drilling fluid or mud.

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Aging of Drilling Fluid

Drilling fluid is subjected to a period of shear and allowed to more fully develop its rheological and filtration properties in an aging cell.

Aging Cells

Aging Cells

Drilling fluids are mixed or sheared for the appropriate time to achieve a homogenous mixture and are then set aside to "age"

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Roller Ovens Model 704ET/705ET

Roller Ovens Model 704ET/705ET

Roller ovens provide an excellent method of aging drilling fluid samples.

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Roller Oven Model 802P 600 Degree

Roller Oven Model 802P 600 Degree

High Temperature Roller Ovens provide an excellent method of aging drilling fluid samples. 600F

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Blenders and Mixers

Drilling fluid formulations are commonly mixed with various shearing devices with either fixed or variable speeds.

Blenders - Waring

Blenders - Waring

For general purpose mixing use in laboratories

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Dispersator/High Shear Mixer

Dispersator/High Shear Mixer

High Shear Mixer (Dispersator) utilizes a patented mixing head that pumps material into the hollow mixing chamber and outward through the chamber openings.

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Mixers - Field Portable

Mixers - Field Portable

For use with field test kits. Mixer speed is 15,000 rpm. It features a spring clip and mud shield.

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Mixer Hamilton Beach

Mixer Hamilton Beach

Hamilton Beach Mixer

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Mixers - Laboratory

Mixers - Laboratory

Two speed mixer, standard impeller blade for mixing either water-based or oil-based drilling fluids.

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Multi-Mixer Model 9B

Multi-Mixer Model 9B

Five-Spindle Multi-Mixer® Model 9B mixer is recommended for use in general purpose mixing of drilling fluids.

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Calcimeter

Calcimeters can determine quickly and with a high degree of accuracy if the scale buildup is composed of calcium carbonate.

AutoCalcimeter Model 442

AutoCalcimeter Model 442

Determines the amount of calcium carbonate and calcium magnesium carbonate in alkaline earth carbonate samples.

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Calcimeter - Pressure Gauge Model 432

Calcimeter - Pressure Gauge Model 432

The calcimeter measures the calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate (dolomite) in a sample

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Corrosion Monitoring

Placing corrosion test rings in the drill string is used to evaluate the corrosiveness of drilling fluids on the drill string and steel equipment

Corrosion Test Cell

Corrosion Test Cell

Designed for testing fluids at temperatures up to 500°F (260°C) and pressures to 2,500 psig (17,237 kPa).

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Drill Pipe Corrosion Coupons

Drill Pipe Corrosion Coupons

Fann corrosion coupons are made of Cold Drawn seamless mechanical tubing from type 4130 machine-finish steel.

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Hydrogen Sulfide Detection Kit (Copper Method)

Hydrogen Sulfide Detection Kit (Copper Method)

It is a colorimetric method that uses the same Hydrogen Sulfide Test paper discs as the Garrett Gas Train and can detect as little as 0.3 ppm H2S.

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Iron Sulfide Detection Kit

Iron Sulfide Detection Kit

Test steel armor wire (and other steel objects) for the presence of iron sulfide, which can be indicative of exposure to hydrogen sulfide.

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Density / Mud Balances

Density or mud weight is fluid weight per unit of volume. Monitoring density is to control formation pressures and minimize loss of returns.

Mud Balance Model 140

Mud Balance Model 140

Model 140 Mud Balance provides a simple, practical method for accurate determination of fluid density.

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TruWate Model 141 Mud Balance

TruWate Model 141 Mud Balance

For measuring the absolute density of a fluid sample in a fixed volume sample under pressure.

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Field Portable Kits or Field Testing

The Fann Porta Lab family of products has been used by drilling fluid engineers around the world for over forty years.

Chloride Content Kit

Chloride Content Kit

Contains all equipment and reagents required to test fluids for chloride content according to API Recommended Practice 13B-1

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Mixers - Field Portable

Mixers - Field Portable

For use with field test kits. Mixer speed is 15,000 rpm. It features a spring clip and mud shield.

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Oil Mud Kit Model 866

Oil Mud Kit Model 866

Compliment to the Basic Mud Testing Kit by providing all necessary drilling fluid testing equipment required for field testing.

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PHPA Polymer Concentration Test Kit

PHPA Polymer Concentration Test Kit

Mud systems with Partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide (PHPA) Polymer are used and have proven effective. Versatile for inhibiting troublesome shale formations

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Rig Lab Model 821

Rig Lab Model 821

Contains the basic mud testing equipment required for routine mud checks by rig personnel

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Slurry Sampler (Tulsa Oil Thief)

Slurry Sampler (Tulsa Oil Thief)

One-spring device for taking accurate samples

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Turbidimeter Portable Model

Turbidimeter Portable Model

MicroTPI is a necessity for monitoring turbidity. Shock-resistant carrying case holds everything necessary for field operation.

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Filtration

Measurement of the filtration behavior and wall-cake-building characteristics of a drilling fluid is essential for design.

Filter Press API (LPLT)

Filter Press API (LPLT)

Effective means of determining the filtration properties of drilling muds and cement slurries.

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Filter Press HPHT 500ml 175ml

Filter Press HPHT 500ml 175ml

Filter Press unit can be pressurized to 1800 psig on the cell and 750 psig on the back pressure receiver. Maximum operating temperature is 500°F

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Filter Press HPHT Model HT4700

Filter Press HPHT Model HT4700

Safe and efficient high-temperature; high-pressure fluid loss testing that meets API specifications. The digital system is accurate and controllable.

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High Pressure High Temperature Safe Cell

High Pressure High Temperature Safe Cell

Designed to reduce the chance of accidental opening of the Filter Press cell while still under pressure.

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Filter Press Half Area

Filter Press Half Area

Compact version of the standard filter press.

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Filter Press Hydraulic Dead Weight

Filter Press Hydraulic Dead Weight

Hydraulic weight creating 100psi pressure and determining the filtration properties of drilling muds and cement slurries.

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Filter Paper

Filter Paper

Calendared, hardened, qualitative low-ash filter paper used to filter fine precipitates with the following qualities.

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Permeability Tests

Simulation and measurement of downhole static filtration. Useful in predicting permeable filter cake to seal off depleted/under pressure intervals.

Automated Permeability Plugging Apparatus (APPA)

Automated Permeability Plugging Apparatus (APPA)

Automated Permeability Plugging Apparatus (APPA)

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Permeability Plugging Apparatus (PPA)

Permeability Plugging Apparatus (PPA)

5,000 psig rated PPA is ideal for predicting how a drilling fluid can form a permeable filter cake to seal off depleted/under pressure intervals.

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Lost Circulation Material Evaluation Receiver

Lost Circulation Material Evaluation Receiver

An alternative back pressure receiver for the Fann® Permeability Plugging Apparatus (PPA) and Automated Plugging Apparatus (APPA).

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Resistivity

Resistivity meters measure the resistivity of fluids, slurries or semi-solids.

Resistivity Meter Model 653B

Resistivity Meter Model 653B

Resistivity Meters are electronic meters used to measure the resistivity of fluids, slurries or semi-solids.

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Resistivity Meter Model 88C

Resistivity Meter Model 88C

Used to measure the resistivity of fluids, slurries or semi-solids.

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Retorts

Knowledge of water, oil and solids content is fundamental to proper control of mud properties such as: oil/water ratio, rheology, density, filtration.

DR3 Variable Volume Digital Retort

DR3 Variable Volume Digital Retort

Space saving design, enhanced safety features enabling accurate retorting to any of the three recommended API sample volumes.

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Retort Oil and Water 50ml Kit

Retort Oil and Water 50ml Kit

Use to determine the quantity of liquids and solids in a drilling fluid

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Retort 10ml Oil and Water Kit Model 871

Retort 10ml Oil and Water Kit Model 871

Use to determine the quantity of liquids and solids in a drilling fluid

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Multi-Retort

Multi-Retort

A 5-cell, 50ml oil and water retort which allows more accurate, faster, consistent, and convenient gathering of oil water ratio.

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JP-Tubes

JP-Tubes

Designed special receiver tubes, called JP-Tubes for use when retorting oil muds.

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Shale

Tests used to determine if a specific shale is likely to cause problems include the capillary suction time (CST) test and the linear-swell meter (LSM)

Capillary Suction Timer (CST) Model 440

Capillary Suction Timer (CST) Model 440

Consists of a digital timer, sample cell, and a specially selected filter paper composed of unidirectional fibers

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Linear Swell Meter

Linear Swell Meter

Helps determine shale hydration or dehydration.

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