Pressurized Fluid Density Scale Instruction Manual: Part #: 100-70

Pressurized Fluid Density Scale
Part #:100-70
Instruction Manual
Updated 4/21/2014
Ver. 1.7
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.

11302 Steeplecrest Dr. Houston, Texas 77065 U.S.A.
Tele: 832.320.7300 Fax: 713.880.9886 www.ofite.com
Copyright OFITE 2013
Table of
Contents
Intro..................................................................................................2
Description.......................................................................................2
Components....................................................................................3
Operation.........................................................................................4
Calibration........................................................................................7
Maintenance.....................................................................................9
OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com
Intro
Drilling fluids and cements often have a considerable amount of air entrained or trapped within the fluid that may give erroneous results when
determining fluid density using conventional equipment. This air volume may
be decreased to a negligible quantity by pressurizing the sample cup, which
will then give more accurate density readings of the fluid itself.
Description
The OFITEPressurized Fluid Density Scale is similar to a standard mud balance. A sample cup of known volume is balanced by a fixed counterweight
at the opposite end of a balance beam. A sliding weight rider moves along
the graduated scale and a level bubble on the beam indicates when the system is in balance. The position of the rider on the graduated scale indicates
the density of the sample.
In the center of the lid is a check valve that allows a one-way flow of test
fluid into the sample cup. Aplunger attaches to the check valve and applies
pressure to the sample cup. When the pressure in the sample cup increases, the check valve automatically closes, sealing off the pressure inside. A
cap holds the lid in place.
The balance beam has four graduated scales:
- 52 - 164 lb / ft3
- 6.9 - 21.9 ppg
- .83 - 2.63 specific gravity
- 360 - 1130 PSI / 1000 ft
Components
Part Number Description

#100-29 Level Bubble Vial
#100-56 Steel Shot
#100-60-09 Check Valve
#100-60-24 Retaining Ring for Check Valve
#100-70-01 Sample Cup and Mud Arm Assembly
#100-70-02 Lid
#100-70-03 Cap
#100-70-04 Rider
#100-70-05 Shot Well
#100-70-06 O-ring for Lid
#100-70-07 Plunger Assembly
#100-60-13
Packing Cup, Plastic
#100-70-010
Knob
#100-70-11
Piston Rod
#100-70-13
Compression Cylinder
#100-70-14
Lower Plunger Cap
#100-70-15
Upper Plunger Cap
#170-07 O-ring
#100-70-08 Carrying Case
#100-70-24 Base
#100-70-25 Cover for Level Bubble Vial
#115-32 Knife Edge
#142-54 O-ring for Check Valve Nozzle
#142-56 O-ring for Check Valve
Optional:
#100-70-101 Calibration Fixture
#100-70-SP Spare Parts Kit
#100-60-13
Packing Cup for Plunger Assembly, Qty:3
#100-60-24
Retaining Ring, Qty: 2
#100-70-06
O-ring for Lid, Qty:6
#142-54 O-ring for Check Valve Nozzle, Qty:6
#142-56 O-ring for Check Valve, Qty:4
#170-07 O-ring for Plunger Assembly, Qty:4
Check Valve (#100-60-09)
Lid (#100-70-02)
O-ring (#142-54)
Retaining Ring (#100-60-24)
O-ring (#142-56)
O-ring (#100-70-06)
Operation
1. Fill the sample cup to within " of the top with fluid to be tested.
2. Push the check valve down to open it.
3. Place the lid on the sample cup and press it down slowly.
As you press the lid into the sample cup, fluid should leak out of the
check valve. If no fluid leaks from the check valve, remove the lid and
add more fluid.
Be careful when pressing the lid into the sample cup. Test fluid may
spray out of the check valve. Always press the lid slowly and remember
to wear protective eyewear.
4. Place the cap over the lid and screw it in place.
Check Valve (#100-60-09)
Cap (#100-70-03) Lid (#100-70-02)
Sample Cup
Level Bubble
Arm
5. Push the plunger all the way into the plunger cylinder.
Plunger Cylinder
Plunger
6. Place the end of the plunger cylinder into the test fluid and pull the
plunger all the way out. This will draw test fluid into the plunger cylinder.
7. Place the end of the plunger cylinder over the top of the check valve.
8. With one hand, press down on the plunger cylinder to keep the check
valve open. With the other hand, press down on the plunger to apply
approximately 50 lb of force.
Plunger
Check
Valve
Check Valve Open
Check Valve Closed
9. While continuing to apply 50 lb of force to the plunger, slowly raise the

plunger. This will allow the check valve to pop up, sealing off the pres
sure inside the sample cup.
10. When the check valve has risen about ", stop applying force to the
plunger and remove it from the valve.
11. Clean and dry the outside of the sample cup and balance arm.
12. Balance the instrument with the knife edge resting on the base.
13. Move the rider back and forth until the arm is balanced. When the arm is
balanced, the bubble in the level will be between the two lines.
14. Read the density from the scale printed on the arm.
Knife Edge
Shotwell
Base
Rider
Calibration
Basic Calibration
The Pressurized Fluid Density Scales are calibrated at the factory prior to
shipment. Use the following procedure to confirm the unit is still in calibration.
1. Clean the entire instrument.
2. Fill the sample cup with clean, fresh water and pressurize it.
3. Balance the instrument with the knife edge resting on the base.
4. Move the rider to 1.00 on the specific gravity scale.
5. Observe the level bubble. If the bubble is off center, the instrument is
out of balance.
6. Unscrew and remove the shotwell.
7. If the bubble is closer to the sample cup, remove steel shot from the
shotwell. If the bubble is closer to the shotwell, add steel shot.
8. Screw the shotwell back into the arm.
9. Repeat steps 3 through 8 until the level bubble is centered.
Sample Cup
Rider
Shotwell
Re-qualification Calibration:
If the balance is ever damaged or any non-consumable parts are replaced
(lid, cap, check valve, rider, or shot well), a more thorough calibration will be
necessary.
1. Perform the basic calibration described on page 7.
2. Remove the water from the sample cup and thoroughly clean and dry
the instrument.
3. Place the lid and cap back on the sample cup.
4. Attach the calibration fixture (#100-70-101) to the sample cup.
Calibration Fixture
5. Adjust the weights on the fixture until the unit balances at 1.00 specific
gravity. Lock the weights so they do not move.
6. Fill the sample cup with clean, fresh water and pressurize it.
7. Perform another basic calibration as described on page 7. The unit
should balance at 2.00 specific gravity.
Maintenance
1. Before every test, inspect the o-ring on the lid and the two o-rings on the
check valve. Make sure they are not brittle, chiped, torn, or stretched. If
any o-ring shows signs of wear, replace it with a new o-ring.
2. After each test, thoroughly clean the instrument, including the plunger,
with water and an appropriate solvent. Make sure no test fluid
(especially cement) remains on any surfaces. Repeatedly fill and purge
the plunger assembly to remove any test fluid.
3. Always store the instrument clean and dry in the provided carrying case.

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