Aging Cells

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.

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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The resulting fluid may contain one or more of the following

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