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WG on Determination of Fluid Loss Screen Life. API SC 10 Scott Jennings 25 June, 2013 2013 Exploration and Production Standards Conference on Oilfield Equipment and Materials. Current Situation. Currently, Sec. 10 Static fluid-loss tests - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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WG on Determination of Fluid Loss Screen Life
API SC 10Scott Jennings
25 June, 2013
2013 Exploration and Production Standards Conference on Oilfield
Equipment and Materials
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Current Situation
• Currently,
• Sec. 10 Static fluid-loss testsThe screens shall be replaced when they show visible plugging, wear,damage, or distortion. (API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 10B-2SECOND EDITION, APRIL 2013)
• Problems noticed when testing FLAs for acceptance criteria & comparing FL data with SC.
• API spec for Blade Wear:
• Discard if mass loss >10 %
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Review
Average of 11 tests
• ARAMCO vs SC A = 15.3%
• ARAMCO vs SC B = 45.8%
• ARAMCO vs SC C = (-13.6%)
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FL Cell
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Water Test
New Fluid Loss ScreensTime for 165 ml to pass through 325 mesh screen
1 2 3 4 5 Ave Rate
Time (sec) ml/sec
41.4 39.1 41.5 41.7 40.2 40.78 4.05
42.5 40.8 40 42.1 41.3 41.34 3.99 H
39.7 42.1 42.2 41.9 40.5 41.28 4.00
41.3 39.5 40.2 41.5 39.6 40.42 4.08 L
40.3 42.4 40.8 39.9 41.7 41.02 4.02 A
Screen Weight Average time for all 40.97 4.03
H -Heavy L -Light A -Average
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•20 tests ran
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• 13 used screens weighed (metal backed)
Ave. 20.33 gr.
High 22.59 gr.
Low 19.31 gr.
• 5 screens selected for water flow test
Weight (high and low)
Visibility (best and worst)
• Water gravity flow test
165 grams of water flow through cell (SG-1.00)
3 test times recorded (sec)
Rates calculated (ml/sec)
Used FL Screens
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Water Test Used Screens
Used Fluid Loss ScreensWeight
Screen Grams Visibility 1 2 3 Ave. Rate
No. Time (sec) ml/sec
1 19.67 Worst 300+ 82.7 ml left 300.00 <0.55
5 19.31 Low 93.6 92 105.4 97.00 1.70
8 20.52 72.3 69.7 72.8 71.60 2.30
11 22.59 High 48.5 50.3 47.1 48.63 3.39
13 20.31 Best 49.7 44.7 49.8 48.07 3.43
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Future Work
Any Interest to Pursue?
21.99 New 4.03
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WG Formed
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Needed volunteers to run the non perforated disk backed screen
• CSI • ran 30 tests
• Chandler Engineering• designed water test Apparatus
• Saudi Aramco (perforated disk)• ran 10 more test (total 30 tests) • 10 tests with Latex cement
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Both FL Screens
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10 Tests Using Latex Cement
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New Screen 10 Tests Using Latex Cement
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10 Tests Using Latex Cement
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10 Tests Using Latex Cement
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CSI Testing
• Procedure from previous testing used
• Newer non-backed screens used
• Two slurries tested
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Slurry #1
• 16.4 ppg Class H + 0.3% bwoc fluid loss additive
• Ten fluid loss tests run
• Initial fluid loss: 46 ml
• Final fluid loss: 37 ml
• Initial screen weight: 19.202 g
• Final screen weight: 19.252 g
• Initial average water flow rate: 8.02 ml/sec
• Final water flow rate: 0.26 ml/sec
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• 16.4 ppg Class H + 0.2% bwoc fluid loss additive
• Ten fluid loss tests run
• Initial fluid loss: 207 ml
• Final fluid loss: 215 ml
• Initial screen weight: 19.252g
• Final screen weight: 19.594 g
• Initial average water flow rate: 0.4 ml/sec
• Final water flow rate: 0.11 ml/sec
Slurry #2
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Pre Slurry #2
Post FL #3
Post FL #2
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Post FL #5
Post FL #6
Post FL#4
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Post FL #10
Post FL #8
Post FL #9
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3 Choices
1. Change complete screen every time
• Costly
2. Change the 325 mesh screen every time (split rings)
• 60 mesh screen half thickness ring 325 mesh on top and blank ring on top. Need perforated disk type for strong backing
3. Use Plastic FL screen tester to determine flow rate
• Continue with screens currently provided
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Water Tests Variable Results
Aramco flow rate• 3.95 ml/sec screen backing
• 4.03 ml/sec perforated backing
Chandler flow rate• 1.96 ml/sec screen backing
CSI flow rate• 1.69/1.83 ml/sec screen backing
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Water Test Variances
Lab
Water rate - perforated
back screen (ml/sec)
Water rate - screen back
(ml/sec)Exit Valve
Saudi Aramco 4.03 3.95
Full opening Ball valve
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Choice 2 Split ring New 325 mesh screen every test
60 mesh screen
or Perforated disk
Metal support ring
325 mesh screen
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Choice 3 – Use Fluid Loss Screen TesterDrawings by Chandler Engineering
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Work Continues with Water TesterFabrication in Progress
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Questions
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Lab – Lab Results
• Variables running the test are:
• Technician – accuracy of performing FL test
• Pressure delivered
• Screen
• Visibility
• Weight
• Flow rate
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Initial Findings• Labs discard screens at technician discretion (Vis.).
• Unattended test lead to higher degree of uncertainty.
• Tech. around but not totally on top of test.
• N2 source should have a defined min. starting supply pressure for the static test.
• regulated pressure down to 1000 psi diff.
• 1200 psi on stirred FL apparatus
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Flow Rate Determination Procedure (New Screen)
1. Weigh FL screen dry
2. Soak in water for 2 mins.
3. Assemble FL cell
4. Fill cell with 165 gr. Water SG=1.00
5. Open drain valve and start clock simultaneously
6. Stop clock and record time when water level has left the inside of the cell.
7. Dry with compressed air
8. Repeat steps 4-7 four more times
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Initial Study• 26 new screens weighed (metal backed)
Ave. 21.99 gr.
High 22.24 gr.
Low 21.52 gr
• 5 screens selected for water flow test
• Water gravity flow test
165 grams of water flow through cell (SG-1.00)
5 test times recorded (sec)
Rates calculated (ml/sec)
Best match to average was selected (screen no. 5)
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20 FL Tests Performed•10 slurries selected 115-283 cc’s/30 mins.
Screen weighed before FL test
Water Flow Rate determined before FL test
2 tests made 30 mins.
•Same 10 slurries repeated 120-215 cc’s/30 mins.
Screen weight increased from 22.01 to 22.08 gr.
4 tests made 30 mins.
•Can continue if SC 10 is interested.
New FL Screen no. 5 Selected
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Flow Rate Determination Procedure (Used Screen)
1. Weigh FL screen dry
2. Soak in water for 2 mins.
3. Assemble FL cell
4. Fill cell with 165 gr. Water SG=1.00
5. Open drain valve and start clock simultaneously
6. Stop clock and record time when water level has left the inside of the cell.
7. Dry with compressed air
8. Repeat steps 4-7 two more times
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