This fully equipped laboratory in operational both for teaching and research provides the following studies:
- Rheological properties of drilling fluids such as viscosity, gel strength, and yield fluids.
- Measurement of density, pH, filtration, and wall building characteristics of drilling fluids.
- Evaluation of mud additives to enhance the efficiency of drilling fluids.
- Study of contaminants on drilling fluid properties and treatment to eliminate their effects.
- Study of drilling fluid properties at high pressure and temperature.
- Testing for lubricity, emulsification, resistivity, and hydrocarbon content.
- Measurement of zeta potential.
- Corrosivity of drilling fluids.
- Examination of interaction between water based fluids and clay sample under simulated condition while fluid in motion.
Major Equipment:
- Dynamic Linear Swellmeter with compactor
- Mud Balance
- Marsh Funnel Viscometer
- PH Paper Hydrion Dispenser
- API Filter Press With CO2 Assembly
- Emulsion Stability Tester
- Sand Content Kit
- Resistivity Meter (Analog)
- Retort Kit (10ml)
- True Water Mud Balance
- HPHT Filter Press 500 ML.2000 psi
- Thermo Cup w/ss Cup 230V
- Atmospheric Consistometer Model
- Single Spindle Bench Mixer (Hamilton Beach)
- E. P & Lubricity Tester (Digital)
- HPHT Pressurized Consistometer Model 130
- Filter Press with Regulator and Air hose assembly
- Standard Filter Paper
- Measuring Cup (1 Liter)
- Electronic Rheometer
- Resistivity Meter (Digital)
- PH Meter
- Compact Balance
- HTHP Viscometer Model 75
- Viscometer Model 35
- Retort Kit (50ml)
- Cement Permeameter
- Analytical Balance
- Hot Plate
- Stirring Rod
- Stereo Microsocpe
- Methylene Blue Test Kit