Automated Particle Plugging (Slotted Disc)
Automated LCM Performance Evaluation SystemDesigned to evaluate Lost Circulation Material (LCM) performance under realistic downhole conditions, enabling studies to mitigate lost circulation events during drilling operations and reduce non-productive time (NPT).
10,000 psiMaximum Pressure
400°FMaximum Temperature
350 mLVessel Capacity
AutomatedTest Control
LCM Performance Evaluation
Lost Circulation Studies
Fracture Width Simulation
Pressure Step Testing
Automated Failure Criteria
Fluid Loss Measurement
Downhole Condition Simulation
OBM & WBM Testing
- All-in-one system cabinet design
- Accepts oil- and water-based drilling fluids
- Materials of construction for wetted components suitable for corrosive fluids
- Fully automated and remotely accessible
- Slotted discs of varying width, length, and shape to represent different fracture sizes
- Temperature and pressure control to simulate realistic downhole conditions
- Live data monitoring and visualization
- Pressure hold periods, total fluid loss amounts, flow rates, or any combination may be automated
- Automated pressure steps with predetermined acceptance criteria
- Automated failure criteria and safe experiment termination
- Safe and reliable automated system shutdown process
- Rack-mount control system with integrated special material plumbing
- High-resolution digital pressure transducers
| Pressure Vessel | |
| Capacity | 350 mL |
| Maximum pressure | 10,000 psi |
| Maximum temperature | 400°F |
| Material | Inconel |
| Mud Collection Vessel | |
| Capacity | 350 mL |
| Maximum temperature | 400°F |
| Material | Hastelloy |
| 200 CC Pump | |
| Capacity | 300 mL |
| Maximum pressure | 10,000 psi |
| Maximum temperature | Ambient |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
MetaRock Slot Testing System Software
- Allows pump, heater, injection, and automated testing control
- Quick and reliable identification of key events
- Real-time plotting of any output variable
- Accelerates data interpretation workflow
LCM Performance Testing
- Evaluate LCM performance under realistic downhole conditions
- Empirical data generation and visualization for drilling fluid design
Safety Features
- Rupture discs for overpressure protection
- UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) included for safe operation
- Automated system shutdown process for safe experiment termination
- Integrated safety protocols for high-pressure and high-temperature operation
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