TECHNICAL SERVICES

• Tests on laboratory projects and drilling fluids:

1. Rheology - Fann 35 & Brookfield Viscometer
2. Filtration - API low presser filter press, HTHP filter press &
permeability plugging tester
3. Emulsion stability - invert system
4. Retort analysis - % oil, % water, % solids
5. Particle size analysis (Malvern mastersizer micro version 2.18)
6. Density
7. Chemistry - example: ammonium, silicate, sodium
8. Contaminants - example: bacteria
9. Temperature stability (hot rolling ovens)
10. Fluid compatibility
11. Corrosion rate analysis
12. Moisture content - hygrometer & moisture analyser
13. Glycol content - refractometer
14. Visual observation with a 1000 X microscope

• Cuttings Testing including:

1. Capillary suction time
2. Shale dispersion
3. Cationic exchange capacity (Bentonite material)

• Brine and Water Analysis including:

1. Density
2. pH
3. Chemistry (Ion selective probes)
4. Conductivity
5. Resistivity

• Soil analysis
• Quality control in mud additives
• Preparing and presenting mud school labs
• Customer training
• Any testing required outside of our capacity in house can be performed with one of the labs in the area we have a relationship with. Examples: Microtox, XRD, Dean and Stark.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Development and implementation of new technologies and fluid systems
• Research and development of new products
• Participation in core flow studies using various systems