Automated Curing Chamber

The Automated Curing Chamber is used to prepare well cement specimens for compressive strength tests. It is necessary to determine the amount of time required for a cement to develop compressive strength so that drilling/
production operations can be resumed as quickly as possible. The goal is to design a slurry that can quickly develop compressive strength so that the “waiting on cement” time may be minimized. The Automated Curing Chamber provides a means of curing cement specimens under typical down-hole temperatures and pressures.

Features

• Creates 2" cement cubes according to API guidelines
• Touch-screen display controls temperature and pressure
• Custom test profiles can include multiple temperature and pressure ramps
• Cooling system quickly cools the test cell automatically
• Dual compression mold meets ASTM standard C-1O9
• Optional Expansion Module uses a linear transducer inside the wall of the cell to measure expansion or shrinkage

Specifications

• Maximum operating temperature: 600°F (315.6°C)
• Maximum operating pressure: 5000 psi (34.5 MPa)
• Single Deep Accommodates 8 Cubes
• Double Deep Accomodates 16 Cubes

Requirements

• Air supply: 100 - 120 psi (689 - 827 kPa)
• Cooling water: 40 psi (276 kPa)
• Electrical power supply: 230 Volt, 50/60 Hz, 30 Amp
• Dimensions: 26" × 34" × 76" (66 × 86 × 193 cm)
• Weight: Approximately 750 lb (340 kg)

Part Number

• 120-20-A - Single Deep (8 cubes)
• 120-25-A - Double Deep (16 cubes)