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API 13M : 2004 : R2010

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RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF VISCOUS PROPERTIES OF COMPLETION FLUIDS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

16-02-2021

Language(s)

English, Russian

Published date

01-01-2010

API Foreword
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Terms and definitions
3 Abbreviated terms
4 Measurement and precision
5 Fluid preparation
6 Fluid preparation using shear-history simulation (optional)
   6.1 General
   6.2 Requirements for proper shear-history simulation
   6.3 Conditions for sample delivery
   6.4 Conditions for standard shear-history simulation
   6.5 Operational considerations
7 Instrument calibration
8 Measurement procedures
   8.1 General
   8.2 Non-crosslinked fluids
   8.3 Viscoelastic fluids
9 Calculation procedures
   9.1 General concepts
   9.2 Brief review of geometry-independent rheology vs. nominal
       rheology
   9.3 Limitations/problems that may produce erroneous results
   9.4 Calculation method for concentric-cylinder viscometers
   9.5 Bingham plastic parameters for completion fluids
   9.6 Calculations for optional shear-history simulation
10 Test report
Annex A (informative) National adoption editorial changes
Bibliography

Provides consistent methodology for determining the viscosity of completion fluids used in the petroleum and natural gas industries.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes API 39 (07/2004) Also available in Russian edition, see API 13M RUSSIAN. (01/2018)
DocumentType
Revision
Pages
24
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2010 This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

API 39 : 1998 RECOMMENDED PRACTICES ON MEASURING THE VISCOUS PROPERTIES OF A CROSS-LINKED WATER-BASED FRACTURING FLUID

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