One of the most recent applications for the Brookfield Viscometers in the oil industry is the use of Low Shear Rate Viscometers in the mud pit. Drilling fluid suppliers have been using the Brookfield LVDV II+ lab viscometer for measuring the apparent viscosities at low shear rates to quantify barite sag and carrying capacity of the fluids used in deep horizontal well bores. The ability to measure this LSRV continuously in the mud pit will help the mud engineers and other rig personnel in maintaining proper viscosity levels in spite of changing drilling environments. These units are economically priced for lease or sale. Contact Steve Dale at JD Instruments 713-468-8087 for more information.

Low shear rate viscosities in the mud pit?

These photos show a recent installation that did just that.

       You can make the next big step in technology today. Available from JD Instruments, Inc. is the Brookfield model TT220 for LSRV. This viscometer is capable of measuring shear rates to .25 reciprocal seconds and viscosities to 400,000 cps. It comes with a digital display, adjustable speeds, and dual ranges. An optional battery powered data logger can easily store 30,000 measurements for subsequent download to a laptop computer. This unit is now available for lease from JD Instruments, Inc. at 750.00/mth. Calibration of the unit and setup is included. As wells go deeper and horizontal drills extend further, the need for real time drilling fluid viscosities becomes even more critical. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Call now 800-840-2800 and set up your installation now.