Method and apparatus for testing lost circulation materials for subterranean formations
AssigneeHalliburton Energy Services, Inc.
InventorsRobert J. Murphy, Dale E. Jamison, Matthew L. Miller
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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.
Claims12
An cell for testing lost circulation materials (LCM) used in a formation, comprising:
- a housing, wherein the housing defines an internal cavity;
- at least one vugular formation simulation component positioned within the internal cavity, wherein the at least one formation simulation component comprises balls positioned between a cylindrical inner structure and a housing liner disposed within the internal cavity;
- a retainer positioned above the at least one formation simulation component in the internal cavity;
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- a cap removably engaged with the housing, wherein the cap compresses the at least one formation simulation component and the retainer within the internal cavity when engaged.
An cell for testing lost circulation materials (LCM) used in a formation, comprising:
- a housing, wherein the housing defines an internal cavity;
- at least one vugular formation simulation component positioned within the internal cavity, wherein the at least one formation simulation component comprises at least one annular insert positioned around a cylindrical inner structure disposed within the internal cavity;
- a retainer positioned above the at least one formation simulation component in the internal cavity;
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- a cap removably engaged with the housing, wherein the cap compresses the at least one formation simulation component and the retainer within the internal cavity when engaged.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.