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
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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 for proppant crush test and sand crush test
Rapid, accurate and reproducible data for proppant crush strength and proppant crush resistance
Precision control of the proppant crush press
improved test consistency and accuracy
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