Method and apparatus for testing lost circulation materials for subterranean formations
US9285355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/2823
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for testing lost circulation materials (“LCMs”) for use in a formation is disclosed. The apparatus may comprise a LCM cell that contains at least one formation simulation component. A pressurized tank may be in fluid communication with the LCM cell, and may force a sample LCM slurry into the LCM cell. An LCM receiver may also be in fluid communication with the LCM cell, and may receive the LCM slurry that flows through the LCM cell.
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