Description
The PCT apparatus is designed to execute proppant crush-resistance tests, adhering to the ISO 13503-2 standard methodologies for determining the extent of proppant crushing under specific closure stresses. Equipped with a 50 mm (2 in) diameter piston, the device can generate pressures reaching up to 20,000 psi. The apparatus operates at a controlled piston displacement rate, capable of attaining speeds up to 2,000 psi per minute. The primary components of the system include a servo-controlled load frame and a cylindrical proppant cell. Continuous monitoring of the applied load is conducted, and this data is fed back into the controller. This real-time feedback adjusts the crosshead motion to sustain the targeted loading rate.
Specifications
Standard
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ISO 13503-2, API RP56 / 58 /60
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Crush pressure
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up to 20,000 psi
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Cell inside diameter
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2-inches (50.8 mm)
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Cell outside diameter
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3.5-inches (89 mm)
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Piston height
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3.5-inches (89 mm)
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Wetted parts
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Stainless steel
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Benefits
Fully automated apparatus
Rapid, accurate and reproducible data
Precision control
improved test consistency and accuracy
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