Parameter

Slurry gradient

Unit
ppg

Pumpability time

minutes

Thickening time
Compressive strength psi

HTHP fluid loss

cc/30 min

Fann VG Meter
Readings

Rheology

600 rpm reading

300 rpm reading
200 rpm reading
100 rpm reading
6 rpm reading
3 rpm reading

Notes:
* The pumpable time of the slurry must exceed the planned job time, including mixing, by a contin
any problems which may be experienced. As a general guide, one hour contingency should be used
cementations and half an hour for plug-back cementations.

* The final strength of cement typically used for primary cementations must be greater than 3 000
around the shoe

Test Details
Pan Am consistometer test measured at
Bottom Hole Circulating Temperature (API
tables)

Strength of the cement at cementation

depth, after the time shown, as determined
according to API recommended practices
Determined at 1 000 psi pressure
differential and bottom hole circulating
temperature
Dial readings obtained at 600, 200, 100, 6
and 3 RPM measured at BHCT to a
maximum of 200 oF.

Tested at standard temperatures 80o F and

457oF

must exceed the planned job time, including mixing, by a contingency time to allow for
nced. As a general guide, one hour contingency should be used for casing
lug-back cementations.

ally used for primary cementations must be greater than 3 000 psi with higher strength