CEMENT TEST EQUIPMENT, INC.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Constant Speed Mixer

Instruction Manual
 CEMENT TEST EQUIPMENT, INC.

Constant Speed Mixer Users Manual

1998, Cement Test Equipment, Inc.

5704 E. Admiral Blvd.
Tulsa, OK 74115
Phone 918-835-4454 Fax 918-835-4475
Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 2

Uses of a Constant Speed Mixer 2

Description of the Instrument 2

Instrument Specifications 3

Installation 3

OPERATION AND CALIBRATION 5

Operating the Mixer 5

Adjustment and Calibration 6

PARTS LIST 7

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Chapter

Introduction
This chapter contains general information about the mixer and
its uses as well as detailed specifications for the instrument.

Uses of a Constant Speed Mixer

I C O N

Important
information
K E Y

Potential Danger or
C ements are a critical element in the drilling, completion, work
over, and abandonment of wells. For each application, a cement
slurry is designed with specific properties and is given additives
that provide predictable slurry density, volume, viscosity,
compressive strength, fluid loss, gas migration, and thickening time.
Safety Hazard The constant speed mixer is typically used to prepare a cement slurry
! Operational Warning prior to laboratory testing. The typical test methods are listed in API
Specification 10 on Oilwell Cements.

Description of the Instrument

The Model 7000 Constant Speed Mixer is used to mix cement slurries
at specific speeds and times for laboratory testing. The mixer has a
tachometer to indicate the mixing speed and two pre-set speeds that
are user adjustable, but are typically set for 4,000 rpm and 12,000
rpm. The unit is equipped with a timer that allows precise mixing
times for any combination of mixer speeds. The instrument also has
a variable speed option that allows the speed to be varied using a
potentiometer on the control panel.

The mixing container is stainless steel with a plastic lid. The mixing
blade assembly uses an o-ring seal for greater leak resistance and a

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special hardened blade designed to give up to 10 times longer life

than conventional unhardened blades.

Instrument Specifications
The specifications below apply to all CTE, Inc. constant speed mixers.

ELECTRICAL
Input Voltage: 115 VAC or 230 VAC (+10%)
Input Power: 500W
Current: 4.2 A (115 VAC)
2.1 A (230 VAC)
Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz

MECHANICAL
Height: 26.5 in. (67 cm); 40 in (101.6 cm)
Width: 11 in. (28 cm)
Depth: 16 in. (41 cm)
Weight: 21 lb. (9.5 kg); 35 lb. (15.9 kg)

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature: (32 to 105F) 0-40C
Operating Humidity: 0-95% non-condensing

DRIVE MOTOR
Drive Motor: 9/16 hp (420 W)
Drive Speed: 2,000-24,000 rpm (variable)

Installation
Before operating the Upon uncrating the instrument, verify that the instrument and any
instrument, it is a good spare parts on the packing have been received and are undamaged.
idea to check for loose
screws or bolts that Notify CTE if anything is missing or damaged.
may have come loose
during shipment. This The mixer may be shipped in an unassembled condition for ease of
is particularly true for
overseas shipments. shipment. Assembly requires no tools. Locate the mixer base and

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place on a firm level surface. Slide the two aluminum mounting poles
into the sleeves on the mixer base. Slide the two holes in the bottom
of the electrical cabinet over the mounting poles and into the sleeves
in the top of the cabinet. Place the mixer motor on the mixer base.
Connect the two cables from the mixer motor to the appropriate
receptacles on the bottom of the electrical cabinet. Mixer assembly is
now complete.

Electrical connections are made using the three pronged receptacle

on the rear of the instrument. An electrical cord is supplied with the
instrument, but an appropriate plug for power must be supplied by
the user. Please observe the following precautions when making the
wiring connections.

Wiring should be done by a qualified installer in accordance with local

electrical codes.

The instrument should be securely connected to a separate earth

ground. The ground wire must be larger in diameter than the supply
conductors.

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Chapter

Operation and Calibration

Chapter 2 will discuss in detail the steps required to operate and calibrate the
instrument.

The constant speed mixer is very easy to use. To operate the

instrument, simply follow the steps listed below.

Operating the Mixer

To mix cement slurry, follow the directions below. Refer to API
Specification 10 for more information.

1. Pour the appropriate amount of water into the mixer container.

2. Turn the POWER switch to the ON position.

3. Press the MIX 1 switch until it clicks into position.

4. Place the FIXED/VARIABLE switch in the FIXED position.

5. Press the START/RESET pushbutton to start the motor and

begin the timer countdown from 50 seconds.

6. Add the cement to the water during the first 15 seconds while
mixing at low speed (typically 4000 rpm).

7. After the cement has been added, place the cover on the mixer
container.

8. When the timer reaches 35 seconds, press the MIX 2 button and
mix on high speed (typically 12,000 rpm) for 35 seconds. When
the timer reaches zero, the motor will stop automatically.

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Adjustment and Calibration

If the MIX 1 or MIX 2 speed values are not within 100 rpm of the
desired speed, it may be necessary to adjust the MIX 1 or MIX 2
values. To adjust the MIX 1 value, follow the steps below.

1. Pry off the small black cap next to the MIX 1 button.

2. Under the cap is a small screw. Turn this screw clockwise to

increase the MIX 1 speed and counterclockwise to decrease the
MIX 1 speed.

3. Replace the cap when the desired speed is obtained.

To check the accuracy of the mixer speed, a non-contacting

tachometer capable of measuring speeds in excess of 12,000 rpm
must be used.

Adjustment of Speed Sensor Gap

Check the gap between the speed sensor and the motor shaft
sprocket on the bottom on the mixer base. If the sensor is too close
or too far from the sprocket, it makes speed control difficult. It is
typical to start with a gap thickness similar to a business card (.25-.30
mm) and adjust it from there. If there is trouble on the high speeds,
try increasing the gap a small amount. This may be similar to a trial
and error procedure. If the sensor is moved out too far, it may control
OK at high speeds but not at the low speeds. The opposite will occur
if the gap is too small.

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Chapter

Parts List
This chapter contains a parts list of commonly used replacement
parts.

M
ixers can be relatively reliable and trouble freeprovided they
are serviced and maintained properly. Instruments that are
neglected and receive infrequent service or are subject to
abuse are certain to cause trouble.
The following is a table of frequently used replacement parts along
with the CTE part numbers.

Description Part Number Item Number

Drive Stud C-0333 48
Slinger C-0612 50
Cap Nut C-0609 3
Blade, Hardened C-0095 4
Bearing Cap 7-0012 5
Washer C-0334 6
Bearing Holder 7-0011 7
Washer (SST) C-0613 9
Washer (rubber) C-0331 10
Washer (plastic) C-0611 11
Shaft C-0332 12
Center Lid C-0614 15
Container (SST) C-0615 17
Base Gasket C-0329 18
Container Base C-0616 19
Center Lid C-0617 1

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Description Part Number Item Number

Outer Lid (vinyl) C-0618 16
Mixing Blade Assembly 7-0010
O-ring C-0147
Base 7-0021
Support Tube 7-0022
Switch (Power) C-0075
Switch (Variable/Fixed) C-0076
Tachometer C-0152
Switch (Start/Reset) C-0159
Speed Control Board C-0162
Power Control Unit C-0163
Potentiometer C-0163-1
Motor Brush and Spring Set C-0298
Lid Assembly (SST) C-0330 501017
Drive Stud Washer C-0351 49
Whole Container Assembly, SST 07-0009 CAC33
Timer C-0164
Washer/Nylon C-1387 8
Hex Nut, Left Hand C-0673 13
Jar Pad C-1353 20
Coupling Assembly C-1352 21

All other Waring parts available. Please call us for pricing.

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actuator switch nut

014598 20
lid
1 21
020491
screw
501017 (optional)
S.S. Lid for S.S. Container
7009G
2 Blender with Tachometer Jack
and Glass Container

004315
2 Piece Lid
15 22 7009S
for Glass Container Blender with Tachometer Jack
and Stainless Steel Container
16 23
3
500665 24 7009L
4 2 Piece Lid 25 Laboratory Blender with
Stainless Steel Container
5 for S.S. Container
6 26 48
7 17 49
27 50
8
9
51
10
28 003559
9 Drive Coupling
10 (parts that can be purchased separately)

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18 OFF 0
52
LO 1
COMMERCIAL BLENDER

12 19
HI 2

30
31
500758 33
40 OZ
14 Container /stainless steel 32
5 CUPS
with Blending Assy. 29
32 OZ
4 CUPS 008065 34
Container /stainless steel
24 OZ with Blending Assy.
35
3 CUPS
and Lid
36
16 OZ
2 CUPS
003548 37
Blending Assy.
(same as glass container)
8 OZ
1 CUP 41
38
4 OZ
1/2 CUP
Blue Blue
Motor
Black
40
42
Green/Yellow

10 Magnetic Brown
L 1
39
9
Pick-up
L 2 43
Black 3
Switch
13 White

003548 44
Blending Assy. RPM Jack

Wiring Diagram
500204 45
Container /glass 46
with Blending Assy. 47

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NOTES:
1. BEVELED EDGE OF BLADE POINTS DOWN
2. APPLY GREASE TO O-RING C-0147
ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
1 1 7-0011 Body DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
CAD GENERATED DRAWING,
DO NOT MANUALLY UPDATE CEMENT TEST EQUIPMENT
2 1 C-0332 Shaft TOLERANCES ARE:
APPROVALS DATE
FRACTIONS DECIMALS ANGLES
A 3 1 7-0012 Cap DRAWN A
1/32 .XX .01 1 CCD 4-9-98
4 1 C-0334 Washer (Optional) .XXX .005

5 1 C-0147 O-ring MATERIAL

CHECKED
CCD 4-9-98 BLADE ASSEMBLY
RESP ENG
CCD 4-9-98
6 1 C-0095 Blade FINISH

7 1 C-0609 Acorn Nut NEXT ASSY USED ON

MFG ENG
CCD 4-9-98 SIZE DWG. NO. REV.

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING QUAL ENG

A 7-0010 A
8 1 C-0611 Washer APPLICATION
CCD 4-9-98 SCALE
1:1 CAD FILE:
SHEET 1 OF 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
 FIXED/VARIABLE
C-0076

WHITE/ORANGE 22

C-0164
SPEED CONTROL BOARD TACHOMETER
7-0040 C-0152
W/
C-0165

4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12

COM
SIG
3 7 1 L N G
2 8

WHITE/PURPLE 22
1
YELLOW 18
YELLOW 18

RESET
C-0159 SPEED BLACK 22
WHITE 22
CONTROL
RED 22
POT (BACK)

C-0154 C-0107
BLACK 18
22 WHITE 18 C-0472
1 1
BOTTOM OF MIXER RED 18
RED 18
RED 18
RED 18

C-0472
MAGNETIC
7-0030-1 PICKUP YELLOW 18
MIXER BASE YELLOW 18
YELLOW 18

C-0155 C-0574 Fuse Holder

C-0221 Fuse (2)

RED 18
YELLOW 18

C-0157 POWER YELLOW 18

CORD SWITCH RED 18

C-0156
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED CAD GENERATED DRAWING,
DIMENSIONS ARE IN DO NOT MANUALLY
INCHES
TOLERANCES ARE:
UPDATE
CEMENT TEST EQUIPMENT, INC.
INLET POWER
FRACTIONS DECIMALS APPROVALS DATE
ANGLES
1/32 .XX .01 1 DRAWN
11-24-97 WIRING SCHEMATIC
.XXX .005 ACN
115 VAC MATERIA
CHECKED
CCD 11-24-97 MIXER
10 AMP C-0075
L RESP ENG
CCD 11-24-97 220 VAC 10 AMP
** 10 AMP BREAKER
FINISH

50/60 HZ NEXT
ASSY
USED ON
MFG
ENG

QUAL ENG
CCD 11-24-97 SIZE

D
DWG. NO.
7-0020
REV.

B
APPLICATION DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
CCD 11-24-97 SCALE CAD FILE: SHEET 1 OF 1
 FIXED/VARIABLE
C-0076

WHITE/ORANGE 22

C-0164
SPEED CONTROL BOARD TACHOMETER
7-0040 C-0152
W/
C-0165

4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12

COM
SIG
3 7 1 L N G
2 8

WHITE/PURPLE 22
1
YELLOW 18
YELLOW 18

RESET
C-0159 SPEED RED 22
WHITE 22
CONTROL
BLACK 22
POT
C-0154 C-0107
BLACK 18
22 WHITE 18 C-0472
1 1
BOTTOM OF MIXER RED 18
RED 18
RED 18
RED 18

C-0472
MAGNETIC
7-0030 PICKUP YELLOW 18
MIXER BASE YELLOW 18
YELLOW 18

C-0155

RED 18
YELLOW 18

C-0157 POWER YELLOW 18

CORD SWITCH RED 18

C-0156
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED CAD GENERATED DRAWING,
DIMENSIONS ARE IN DO NOT MANUALLY
INCHES
TOLERANCES ARE:
UPDATE
CEMENT TEST EQUIPMENT, INC.
INLET POWER
FRACTIONS DECIMALS APPROVALS DATE
ANGLES
1/32 .XX .01 1 DRAWN
11-24-97 WIRING SCHEMATIC
.XXX .005 ACN
230 VAC MATERIA
CHECKED
CCD 11-24-97 MIXER
7 AMP C-0075
L RESP ENG
CCD 11-24-97 230 VAC 7 AMP
** 10 AMP BREAKER
FINISH

50/60 HZ NEXT
ASSY
USED ON
MFG
ENG

QUAL ENG
CCD 11-24-97 SIZE

D
DWG. NO.
7-0021
REV.

B
APPLICATION DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
CCD 11-24-97 SCALE CAD FILE: SHEET 1 OF 1