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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Petroleum and natural gas industries - Cements and materials for well cementing - Part 3: Testing of deepwater well cement formulations (ISO 10426-3:2003)Erdöl- und Erdgasindustrie - Zemente und Materialen für die Zementation von Tiefbohrungen - Teil 3: Prüfung von Unterwasser-Bohrlochzement (ISO 10426-3:2003)Industries du pétrole et du gaz naturel - Ciments et matériaux pour la cimentation des puits - Partie 3: Essais de formulations de ciment pour puits en eau profonde (ISO 10426-3:2003)Petroleum and natural gas industries - Cements and materials for well cementing - Part 3: Testing of deepwater well cement formulations (ISO 10426-3:2003)91.100.10Cement. Mavec. Apno. MaltaCement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar75.180.10Oprema za raziskovanje in odkopavanjeExploratory and extraction equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN ISO 10426-3:2004SIST EN ISO 10426-3:2005en,fr01-marec-2005SIST EN ISO 10426-3:2005SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN ISO 10426-3October 2004ICS 91.100.10; 75.020 English versionPetroleum and natural gas industries - Cements and materialsfor well cementing - Part 3: Testing of deepwater well cementformulations (ISO 10426-3:2003)Industries du pétrole et du gaz naturel - Ciments etmatériaux pour la cimentation des puits - Partie 3: Essaisde formulations de ciment pour puits en eau profonde (ISO10426-3:2003)Erdöl- und Erdgasindustrie - Zemente und Materialen fürdie Zementation von Tiefbohrungen - Teil 3: Prüfung vonUnterwasser-Bohrlochzement (ISO 10426-3:2003)This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 September 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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Foreword
The text of ISO 10426-3:2003 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67 "Materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum and natural gas industries" of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 10426-3:2004 by Technical Committee CEN/TC 12 "Materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum and natural gas industries" the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by April 2005.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 10426-3:2003 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 10426-3:2004 without any modifications.
NOTE
Normative references to International Standards are listed in annex ZA (normative).
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Normative references to international publications with their relevant European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).
NOTE Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod.), the relevant EN/HD applies.
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Year Title EN Year ISO 10426-2 2003 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Cements and materials for well cementing - Part 2: Testing of well cements
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Reference numberISO 10426-3:2003(E)© ISO 2003
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO10426-3First edition2003-08-15Petroleum and natural gas industries — Cements and materials for well cementing — Part 3: Testing of deepwater well cement formulations Industries du pétrole et du gaz naturel — Ciments et matériaux pour la cimentation des puits —
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iii Contents Page Foreword.iv Introduction.v 1 Scope.1 2 Normative references.1 3 Terms and definitions.1 4 Sampling.1 5 Preparation of slurry.2 5.1 Preparation of conventional cement slurry.2 5.2 Preparation of speciality cement slurries.2 6 Strength tests for deepwater well cements.2 6.1 General information.2 6.2 Sampling methods.2 6.3 Preparation of slurry.2 6.4 Non-destructive sonic testing.3 6.5 Destructive testing.4 6.6 Strength determination.6 7 Thickening-time tests for deepwater well cements.7 7.1 General.7 7.2 Sampling.7 7.3 Preparation of slurry.7 7.4 Apparatus.7 7.5 Test procedures.7 8 Static or stirred fluid-loss test.8 8.1 Apparatus.8 8.2 Sampling.8 8.3 Preparation of slurry.8 8.4 Conditioning procedures.8 9 Deepwater well-simulation free fluid and slurry stability tests.9 9.1 General.9 9.2 Sampling.9 9.3 Slurry preparation.9 9.4 Test procedure.9 10 Determination of rheological properties and gel strength using a rotational viscometer.10 10.1 General.10 10.2 Sampling.10 10.3 Preparation of slurry.10 10.4 Apparatus.10 10.5 Procedure.10 11 Compatibility of wellbore fluids.11 11.1 General.11 11.2 Preparation of test fluids.11 11.3 Property determination.11 Bibliography.13
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© ISO 2003 — All rights reserved Foreword ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2. The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. ISO 10426-3 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67, Materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries, Subcommittee SC 3, Drilling and completion fluids, and well cements. ISO 10426 consists of the following parts, under the general title Petroleum and natural gas industries — Cements and materials for well cementing:  Part 1: Specification  Part 2: Testing of well cements  Part 3: Testing of deepwater well cement formulations  Part 4: Preparation and testing of foamed cement slurries at atmospheric pressure
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v Introduction The test methods contained in this part of ISO 10426, though generally based on ISO 10426-2, take into account the specialized sampling/testing requirements and unique downhole temperature profiles found in deepwater wells. ISO 10426-2 contains no applicable well simulation schedules for deepwater cementing operations. In a deepwater cementing environment, a number of factors impact the thermal history of the cement slurry. These factors include: water depth, mud-line temperature, geothermal gradient, the presence or absence of a drilling riser, drilling fluid temperature, ocean current velocity, presence of thermoclines (layers of ocean water separated by temperature), ambient sea-surface temperature, cement mix-water temperature, bulk cement temperature, cement mixing rate, cement heat of hydration, displacement rate, prior circulating and static event history, drill pipe size and mass, casing size and mass, and hole size. Given the number of variables impacting the thermal history of a cement formulation during placement and curing, and the interdependence of many of those variables, the user is directed to employ numerical heat-transfer simulation or actual field measurement to determine the test temperature and the temperature/pressure schedule for the test methods contained in this part of ISO 10426. In this way, the testing of the cement formulation can reflect as closely as possible the actual temperature profile found during field cementing operations.
Numerical modelling may be used to determine the relative magnitude of the input variables so that “most likely” and “less likely” scenarios of temperature history can be assessed. The values of some input variables may not be known precisely and a range of possible values should be employed. Physical laboratory testing can then be conducted at “most likely” conditions, with some additional testing at “less likely” conditions to determine the sensitivity to well conditions. Sound engineering judgement can then be applied to assess the risks. These procedures serve not only for the testing of well cements under deepwater well conditions, but may also be used in those circumstances where low seafloor temperatures are found at shallow water depths. Well cements that can be used in deepwater well cementing can include those of ISO Classes A, C, G or H (as given in ISO 10426-1[1]), high-alumina cement, appropriate foamed cements, various types of ductile cement compositions, etc. In each deepwater well cementing operation, the cement chosen needs to be fit for purpose. In this part of ISO 10426, where practical, United States customary (USC) units are included in parentheses for information.
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1 Petroleum and natural gas industries — Cements and materials for well cementing — Part 3: Testing of deepwater well cement formulations 1 Scope This part of ISO 10426 provides procedures for testing well cements and cement blends for use in the petroleum and natural gas industries in a deepwater environment. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. ISO 10426-2:2003, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Cements and materials for well cementing — Part 2: Testing of well cements ASTM C 109, Standard test method for compressive strength of hydraulic cement mortars
3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this part of ISO 10426, the terms and definitions given in ISO 10426-2 apply. 4 Sampling Samples of the neat cement or cement blend, solid and liquid additives, and mixing water are required to test a slurry in accordance with this part of ISO 10426. Accordingly, the best available sampling technology should be employed to ensure the laboratory test conditions and materials match as closely as possible those found at the well site. Additionally, the temperature of the mix water, cement or cement blends should be measured with a thermocouple or thermometer capable of measuring temperature with an accuracy of ± 2 °C (± 3 °F). These temperatures should be recorded. Temperature-measuring devices shall be calibrated (in the case of a thermocouple) or checked (in the case of a thermometer) annually. NOTE Some commonly used sampling devices and techniques can be found in ISO 10426-2. SIST EN ISO 10426-3:2005



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© ISO 2003 — All rights reserved 5 Preparation of slurry 5.1 Preparation of conventional cement slurry Prepare the test samples in accordance with Clause 5 of ISO 10426-2:2003. The laboratory temperature of the cement sample, additives, and mix water should be within ± 2 °C (± 3 °F) of the respective temperature anticipated at the well site. The temperature of the mixing container should approximate that of the mix water being used in the slurry design. The mixing device shall be calibrated annually to a tolerance of ± 200 r/min at 4 000 r/min rotational speed and ± 500 r/min at 12 000 r/min rotational speed. If larger slurry volumes are needed, an alternative method for slurry preparation can be found in Annex A of ISO 10426-2:2003. NOTE The density of the cement slurry can be determined by methods found in Clause 6 of ISO 10426-2:2003. 5.2 Preparation of speciality cement slurries Cementing operations in deepwater environments may require the use of speciality cements, including foamed cement or microsphere-containing cement formulations. The preparation and testing of these speciality cement formulations should be undertaken using the best available methods or methods mutually agreed upon by the service provider and the end user. 6 Strength tests for deepwater well cements 6.1 General information The strength development of cement used in a deepwater cementation can be influenced by many factors, including heat of hydration, casing/wellbore size, final slurry location (annulus or shoe track), and initial slurry temperature. Given the number of variables contributing to the rate of strength development in a deepwater well, the temperature and pressure schedule should be determined by means of numerical heat transfer simulation or by field measurement from an offset well(s). In this way, the test schedule can reflect as closely as possible the actual temperature and pressure profiles found after placement. The preferred method for determining the strength of deepwater cement is by means of a non-destructive sonic test method. Non-destructive sonic testing of a cement slurry may be conducted by methods provided in Clause 8 of ISO 10426-2:2003. Speciality cement systems, as described in 5.2, may employ destructive testing to determine compressive strength. The energy produced by hydrating cement generates a considerable amount of heat. In a large annulus typically found in the top-hole section of a deepwater well, it is expected that the hydration exotherm (thermal mass effect) may raise the temperature within the annulus significantly. As such, a general guideline is to conduct the strength test at a low curing temperature for only as long as the cement remains unset. Once initial strength of 345 kPa (50 psi) is reached, the curing temperature may be raised to reflect the hydration exotherm. 6.2 Sampling methods The sampling methods for strength testing are provided in Clause 4. 6.3 Preparation of slurry The slurry shall be prepared in accordance with Clause 5. SIST EN ISO 10426-3:2005



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3 6.4 Non-destructive sonic testing 6.4.1 Apparatus for non-destructive testing CAUTION — Care should be exercised to ensure that excess condensation caused by chilling the test apparatus does not cause electrical or other damage, which may create safety hazards. The apparatus transmits a sonic signal through the cement, which can be correlated to cement properties such as the time and extent of strength development. In order to simulate conditions common to deepwater cementing, the apparatus shall possess sufficient cooling capacity to perform strength testing at temperatures anticipated in the wellbore.
Excessive free fluid can impair the accuracy of the non-destructive sonic test. Free fluid in a slurry can inhibit contact with the top cell cover and affect the sonic signal being transmitted through the cement. Free fluid is determined according to the method provided in Clause 9. The test initiation temperature of the slurry should reflect as closely as possible the temperature conditions found during the field mixing operation.
6.4.1.1 Curing cell, in which the slurry temperature and pressure can be controlled according to the appropriate schedule.
A pressure vessel suitable for curing samples at a test temperature anticipated on the well and capable of maintaining pressure shall be used. As pressure is known to have an effect on strength development, the pressure appropriate for the placement conditions should be used for testing. Do not exceed the pressure limitations of the apparatus.
6.4.1.2 Temperature-measuring system, in accordance with 8.2.1 of ISO 10426-2:2003. 6.4.1.3 Sonic signal-measuring system, in accordance with 8.2.2 of ISO 10426-2:2003. 6.4.2 Procedure Operate the apparatus according to the manufacturer's instructions. To better simulate the temperature profile found in a deepwater well, ramp the curing cell temperature from surface mixing temperature to the desired test temperature according to a specific schedule determined by thermal simulation. Alternatively, chill the curing cell to the desired test temperature or below, before the slurry is placed into the curing cell. The slurry may also be conditioned in accordance with 6.4.3 or 6.4.4.
The test period begins with the recording of sonic data and the application of pressure and continues until the test is terminated. Begin recording the sonic data within 5 min after the application of pressure. The pressure ramp should simulate the pressure conditions to which the cement shall be exposed during placement. 6.4.3 Conditioning of consistometer for atmospheric pressure testing After the slurry has been prepared, place it into an atmospheric consistometer slurry container that has been chilled to the desired test temperature. At user discretion, the temperature of the slurry container and/or the cooling fluid within the atmospheric consistometer may be lower than the bottomhole test temperature in order to promote a more rapid cool-down. Place the cup into a chilled atmospheric consistometer and condition for 20 min. After 20 min, verify the temperature, remove the paddle from the cup and stir the slurry briskly with a spatula to ensure a uniform slurry. If the cement slurry has not reached the desired test temperature, continue conditioning until the desired test temperature has been reached. It is permissible for the sample to be further conditioned for a period of time to simulate placement of the slurry into the well. Note the actual time to reach the desired test temperature and time of further conditioning. 6.4.4 Conditioning of pressurized consistometer After the slurry has been prepared, place it into a pressurized consistometer slurry container that has been chilled to the desired test temperature. At user discretion, the temperature of the slurry container and/or the oil within the pressurized consistometer may be lower than the bottomhole test temperature in order to promote a SIST EN ISO 10426-3:2005



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© ISO 2003 — All rights reserved more rapid cool-down. Place the slurry container in the pressurized consistometer and ramp the sample to the desired test temperature and pressure. Once the desired test temperature and pressure is reached, it is permissible for the sample to be further conditioned for a period of time to simulate placement of the slurry in the well. Before transferring the sample to the non-destructive apparatus, blot any oil that may have invaded the pressurized consistometer slurry container during the conditioning period. Note the actual time to reach the desired test temperature and pressure and time of further conditioning. 6.5 Destructive testing 6.5.1 Sampling methods The methods provided in Clause 4 shall be used for obtaining samples for strength testing. 6.5.2 Preparation of slurry The slurry shall be prepared in accordance with Clause 5. 6.5.3 Conditioning of consistometer for atmospheric pressure testing After the slurry has been prepared, place it into a consistometer slurry container for atmospheric pressure testing that has been chilled to the desired test temperature. At user discretion, the temperature of the slurry container and/or the cooling fluid within the atmospheric pressure consistometer may be lower than the bottomhole test temperature in order to promote a more rapid cool-down. Place the cup into a chilled atmospheric pressure consistometer and condition for 20 min. After 20 min, verify the temperature, remove the paddle from the cup and stir the slurry briskly with a spatula to ensure a uniform slurry. If the cement slurry has not reached the desired test temperature, continue conditioning until the desired test temperature has been reached. It is permissible for the sample to be further conditioned for a period of time to simulate placement of the slurry into the well. Note the actual time to reach the desired test temperature and time of further conditioning. 6.5.4 Conditioning of pressurized consistometer
After the slurry has been prepared, place it into a pressurized consistometer slurry container that has been chilled to the desired test temperature. At user discretion, the temperature of the slurry container and/or the oil within the pressurized consistometer may be lower than the bottomhole te
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