Description
The Sand Content Kit is used to determine the volume percent of sand-sized particles in drilling fluid.
One of the primary functions of a drilling fluid is to carry drilled solids from the well bore. These solids are a contaminant, and if left in the system, can lead to numerous problems. API defines sand-sized particles as any material larger than 74 µm (200 mesh) in size. The test can be performed on low solids fluids as well as on weighted fluids.
The test kit consists of a #200 mesh sieve, a plastic funnel, a glass tube graduated to read percent (%) by volume, a wash bottle, instructions, all packed in a small carrying case.
To conduct the test, the measuring tube is filled to the lower mark with the drilling fluid, then topped up to the upper mark with water using the wash bottle. After shaking vigorously the mixture is poured onto the sieve, discarding the liquid passing through the screen. This process is repeated until all the drilling fluid has been washed out of the tube. The funnel is then fitted to the sieve, the assembly is inverted, and the tip of the funnel is inserted into the mouth of the measuring tube. The sand is washed from the screen into the tube using the wash bottle. After the sand has settled the volume percent of the sand is read using the scale on the tube.
Kit Specifications
- Wash Bottle 250ml
- Sieve, #200 mesh, 2.5″ diameter
- Funnel, Plastic, 2.5″ diameter
- Graduated Tube, glass, 0-20%
- Carrying Case 30 x 15 x 13cm (L x W x H)
- Weight 0.7kg
Ordering Information
| 64-L0056/1.IMP | Sand Content Kit |
