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| 19.08.02 |
Viscometer Tip:
Before transporting a viscometer, be sure and remove the bob to avoid damage For other useful instructions, click on the following links on our site:
Model 1000 HPHT Viscometer
Model 800 Viscometer
2-Speed Hand Crank Rheometer |
| 20.08.02 |
Customer Showcase - Cemtec Services:
"Since we purchased the Benchtop Pressurized Cement Consistometer from OFITE, our cement laboratory has performed 968 thickening time tests in accordance with API Spec. 10. Please note that the above mentioned testing performances are the result of a steady maintenance program of the equipment, and a standard one year stock of replacement parts. Throughout the 3,500 hours of testing, no major failure was recorded." - Guy Mazzilli, Cemtec Services. |
| 21.08.02 |
Latest API News from the Meetings in Denver:
The 79th Annual Summer Standardization Conference of the American Petroleum Institute was held in Denver, Colorado at the Westin Westminster Hotel June 24 – 28, 2002. The meeting began with a general session breakfast hosted by Bruce Reynolds, of ChevronTexaco, who discussed new visions for standardization and plans to increase participation and various work process improvements.
As we have in years past, OFITE actively participated in the Well Cements (SC 10) and the Drilling Fluid Materials (SC 13) sessions. Following the standard format, work group sessions were held Monday, June 24, followed by the task group meetings and reports on Tuesday. The HPHT Thermocouple work group, chaired by Larry Mitchell, had a very good progress report by John Toups of Westport Technology Center. Larry also conducted the retort work group session for Tom Carter, who is the chairman, but was unable to attend. This was a very lively and spirited session with a lot of varying opinions as to what direction we need to be heading in. Rick Lukay represented OFITE in the Well Cements (SC 10) work and task group sessions. |
| 22.08.02 |
Global Petroleum Show A Success:
The Global Petroleum Show in Calgary turned out to be a huge success. OFITE featured their Model 1000 HPHT Viscometer, a Benchtop Consistometer, the new METEOR Kit and the soon-to-be-available Model 900 Viscometer.
According to senior engineer, Rick Lukay, "In the 20+ years I've been in the industry, this was by the best show I've ever attended. We demoed to a steady stream of traffic right up to show closing."
If you missed us in Calgary, be sure and catch us at one of the next exhibitions we'll be at. |
| 23.08.02 |
New Web Site Features:
To better serve our customers, OFI Testing Equipment, Inc. is pleased to announce a new online ordering system. By logging in with your userid and password, you can now view invoice information, see your open sales orders, update customer information, and purchase products online at www.ofite.com, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! |
| 24.08.02 |
New METEOR Kit Introduced:
The OFITE Mud Engineer’s Testing Equipment on Rollers (METEOR) Kit is everything you could have asked for to make your job more convenient and you more productive. This kit contains all the equipment you’ll need to conduct tests on water and oil-based muds - all in one waterproof, portable case! In addition to the standard mud balance, marsh funnel, and cup, the METEOR Kit includes an 8-Speed Viscometer, an HPHT Filter Press, a Kit Size Full Area Filter Press, a pH meter, a retort, and a Methylene Blue Test (MBT) Kit, with ample room for regulators, supplies, and extra chemicals. |
| 03.12.02 |
Technical Paper - "A Micro and Macro Vision of Clay/Fluid Interaction":
Investigating the swelling characteristics of shale formations is vital in selecting a proper drilling fluid to give maximum inhibition and wellbore stability.
Using the OFITE Dynamic Linear Swell Meter, some studies were done to determine the changes in clay/fluid interaction for short periods of time (0 – 5 min) as well as longer periods (>350 min), yielding some surprising results. A must read for those in the drilling industry! |
| 04.12.02 |
SPE ATCE Show A Success
The SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio turned out to be a huge success. OFITE featured their brand new Model 900 Viscometer, a Model 1000 HPHT Viscometer, and a Dynamic Linear Swell Meter.
The automation and easy-to-use features of the Model 900 generated a lot of attention. Available first quarter of 2003, this new viscometer is sure to be a hit!
If you missed us in San Antonio, be sure and catch us at one of the next exhibitions we'll be at. |
| 05.12.02 |
Did You Know?
We Stock a Complete Line of Labware!
You already purchase your testing equipment from us. Why not make it easier on yourself and purchase your labware and supplies from us at the same time? We maintain a large inventory of reagents, consumable supplies and various plastic and glass labware, which fully conform to API Specifications. We are happy to furnish specialty items and "one of a kind" products upon request. Visit our web site to see the labware we have in stock, ready to ship to you today! |
| 06.12.02 |
New 2002 Catalog Available:
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of their new 2002 product catalog. Containing 148 pages of OFITE products, parts, and accessories, this new version features easy to use tabs and indexes to make searching for that specific product easy. |
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