Aging Cell

• Capacity: 260 mL or 500 mL
• Maximum Temperature: 350°F (176°C) for 260 ml; 500°F (260°C) for 500 ml
• Maximum Pressure: 2,500 psi (17.23 MPa)
• Material Options: 303 Stainless Steel, 316 Stainless Steel, or C-276 Hastelloy
• 260 mL Dimensions: Outside cell 3.75"OD, 4.85"L. Inside cell 2.5"ID and 3.2"L
• 500 mL Dimensions: Outside cell 3.75"OD, 7.75"L. Inside cell 2.5"ID and 6.1"L

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Determine static/dynamic temperature of drilling fluids using aging cells
Grace Instrument aging cells can be used with the Grace Instrument M1750 Roller Oven to age and test drilling fluids or muds. It allows samples to be maintained in a liquid state while subjected to a temperature higher than the boiling point of water due to pressure.

Most drilling fluid properties are formulated through a base liquid and additives that must be dissolved or mechanically distributed within the base liquid to form a uniform, homogeneous fluid. As a result, properties of the drilling fluid may contain one or more of the following:

• Water-soluble (dispersible) polymers or resins
• Clays or other insoluble but dispersible fine solids
• Soluble Salts

The fluids are mixed or sheared for an appropriate amount of time to achieve a homogeneous composition and afterwards set aside to age. The process of aging depends on conditions that may vary from static to dynamic and from ambient to highly elevated temperatures.

Teflon liner
Using Teflon liner on stainless steel aging cells prevents corrosion damage from highly corrosive fluids. The M1743 liner's maximum temperature is 400°F (204°C). Sold separately.