Sand Content Set for Testing Drilling Mud
The sand content kit has a 200 mesh sieve, 2.5” in diameter, fitted inside a collar with a small funnel on either end. Used with a 10ml glass measuring tube graduated to 0-20% sand by volume. The collar and funnel are polyethylene and the screen is brass. Includes 500ml wash bottle and carrying case.
The sand content kit is a simple, easy and inexpensive sieve analysis apparatus for measuring sand content of drilling muds. This simple and rugged apparatus gives accurate results and is a must have in the overall analysis of drilling fluids.
Sieve analysis is the preferred method for sand content determination because of the test is reliable and the equipment is simple. The volume of sand including void spaces between grains is usually measured and expressed as a percentage of the drilling fluid.
Sand content is the volume percentage of particles greater than 74 microns. It is recommended to check the sand content periodically in a drilling fluid. Excessive sand will deposit a thick filter cake on the borehole wall, when circulation is stopped it will settle in the hole around the tools and may interfere with drilling or when the casing is set. High sand content also wears out pump parts and pipe connections.
Sand Content Kits
A sand content kit is a must have tool to measure sand content of drilling fluids to maintain the quality and performance of drilling. The sand content kit has a 200 mesh sieve, 2.5” in diameter, fitted inside a collar to measure the volume of sand including void spaces between grains as a percentage of the drilling fluid. It also has a 10ml glass measuring tube graduated to 0-20% sand by volume and a 500ml wash bottle and carrying case. All these components work together to give a simple and rugged way to measure sand content of drilling fluids so operators can maintain optimal drilling conditions.
How to Measure Sand Content with Sand Content Test Kit
Measuring sand content with sand content test kit is easy and rugged. The kit uses sieve analysis method which is the preferred method for sand content determination because of the test is reliable and the equipment is simple. To measure sand content, pour a sample of drilling fluid into the sieve, let the sand settle. Measure the volume of sand with the glass measuring tube and calculate the percentage sand by volume. The sand content kit is an inexpensive sieve analysis apparatus that gives accurate and rugged results, a must have to maintain the quality of drilling fluids.
Results and Troubleshooting
Interpreting the results of sand content test is important to know the quality of the drilling fluid and potential problems. High sand content means excessive sand in the drilling fluid which will deposit a thick filter cake on the borehole wall, settle around tools and will interfere with drilling or casing operations. Excessive sand also wears out pump parts and pipe connections. If sand content is too high, you may need to adjust the drilling fluid formulation or take other corrective action to prevent problems. By using a sand content test kit, drilling operators can measure sand content quickly and take corrective action to maintain the quality and performance of their drilling.
