The Model 6500 Friction Flow Loop from Chandler Engineering is a fully automated system that measures the friction pressure created by different wellbore fluids. It is specifically designed to study the effect different friction reducers have on fracturing, acidizing, completion and drilling fluids over a wide range of pressures, flow rate conditions and pipe diameters.

The Model 6500 circulates fluid through two test sections of various diameters to generate differential pressure versus flow rate data. This data is then used to determine the effectiveness and longevity of various friction reducing agents that are added to the test fluids.

The Model 6500 incorporates a low-shear, progressive cavity pump for injection of base fluids with the flow rate controlled by a Coriolis flow meter. High-accuracy differential pressure transducers are provided for each tubing diameter for multiple data readings per test. Fluid can be injected into the flow stream via an optional metering pump, or added directly into a 15-gallon reservoir mixing tank.

Chandler Engineering’s proprietary software allows for total operator control over flow rate, test time and temperature (optional) for each individual test. The software is designed to be easy to use and powerful enough to collect and calculate all of the required data during the test cycle. The system offers real-time display of Reynolds number, flow rate, temperature and differential pressure.

Additionally, the system features open and closed loop architecture. It is easy to set up, operate, clean, maintain, and calibrate and offers flush-and-fill automation for easy system clean up. The system can be either wall or floor mounted and has over pressure relief values to prevent operation above designed pressures.

Chandler Engineering is a leader in oil well cementing, viscosity, reservoir analysis and high-pressure high-temperature instruments serving the upstream oil and gas markets and in exploration and production.