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Sirius-ES Technical Service Laboratory - TSL

Engineered Fluids for Superior Drilling

FROM CONCEPT TO IMPLEMENTATION

To ensure high reliability for the projects and strict adherence to product performance standards, Sirius-ES has set up a fully equipped stationary laboratory in Celle.

This facility is dedicated to the development, qualification and quality assurance of drilling, packer and completion fluids, as well as the products used.

The laboratory serves as a vital link between research and development and ongoing projects. It offers comprehensive technical support through:

  • Contamination diagnostics for identifying and resolving fluid compatibility issues
  • Review and optimization of HTHP rheological properties to meet demanding borehole conditions
  • Evaluation and improvement of inhibition performance to ensure reliable wellbore stability and performance

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

At the Sirius-ES laboratory in Celle, we offer a full range of advanced testing equipment to support our customers in the development, qualification and optimization of drilling and completion fluids.

STANDARD TESTING
DEVICES FOR DRILLING FLUIDS

  • Cleaning balance / pressure balance / laboratory balance
  • pH, electrical stability, conductivity and oxygen measuring devices
  • Retorts for determining oil, water and solids content in rinses
  • Comprehensive titration methods for oil-based (OBM) and water-based (WBM) flushes


RHEOLOGY

  • LTLP rheometer: Fann 35 / Ofite 800
  • HPHT rheometer: Ofite model 77
  • Low-shear rate viscometer: Brookfield

FILTER PRESSES FOR WATER LOSS CONTROL

  • API LTLP filter press
  • HTHP filter press
  • PPT filter press

OVERVIEW LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Advanced Analytical Skills Aging Tests

To simulate realistic conditions in the borehole and on the surface, our laboratory is equipped as follows:

  • OVENS: to conduct comprehensive aging tests to assess temperature stability, both static and dynamic.
  • Aging cells (430 ml / 260 ml capacity) and the corresponding Teflon inserts, which provide increased chemical resistance, especially for the completion fluid range
  • Extensive titration methods for oil-based (OBM) and water-based (WBM)

PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION

Malvern Mastersizer 3000 for precise particle size analysis and dispersion characterization

X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD)

Mineralogical composition analysis for the identification and quantification of crystalline phases in solids and drill cuttings

DYNAMIC LINEAR SWELL METER

Evaluation of shale inhibition and swelling control performance under controlled temperature and pressure

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY MEASURING DEVICE

Measurement of the thermal transport properties of insulating fluids

CORROSION AND LUBRICATION TESTS

Evaluation of metal surface protection and friction reduction efficiency under simulated operating conditions

Particle size distribution (PSD) –
Malvern Mastersizer 3000

TECHNICAL SKILL

Our Malvern Mastersizer 3000 delivers highly accurate particle size distribution analyses across a wide range of materials and liquid systems. The system provides precise, reproducible data for research and development as well as quality control applications.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

  • Data acquisition rate: 10,000 measurements per second for precise, real-time analysis.
  • Measuring range: 0.01 μm to 3,500 μm, from fine clays to coarse solids

PLANNED USE

  • Product quality assessment
  • Quality control of the products and additives used, as well as the  rinsing solutions used
  • Evaluation of the performance and efficiency of solids control systems (SCE)

X-ray diffractometer (XRD) –
PANalytical Aeris Compact Diffractometer

TECHNICAL SKILL

Our Malvern PANalytical Aeris Compact delivers highly precise mineralogical analyses across a wide range of materials. The system provides accurate, reproducible data for both research and development as well as quality assurance applications.

IMPORTANT
SPECIFICATIONS

  • Goniometer radius: 145 mm
  • Cu LFF X-ray tube: 300W (40kV/7.5mA)
  • PIXcel1D Linear Detector: 255 channels for high-resolution and high-speed measurements
  • 6-position automatic sample changer for efficient multi-sample analysis
  • HighScore software for advanced data processing, pattern recognition, and phase quantification
  • Data acquisition rate: 10,000 measurements per second for precise real-time analysis
  • Measuring range: 0.01 μm to 3,500 μm, from fine clays to coarse solids

INTENDED USE

  • Evaluation of product quality and consistency
  • Assessment of the mineralogy of drill core samples
  • Characterization of drill chipsobtained during drilling operations

HT Dynamic Swell Meter –
Model DHSM - 87

TECHNICAL SKILL

The HT Dynamic Swell Meter was developed to assess and analyze the reactivity of shales and clays encountered during drilling operations using both water-based and oil-based drilling fluids. The aim is to use this data to predict and address potential formation-related challenges, thereby reducing drilling risks and controlling the costs associated with these often unpredictable materials. Significant effort has been invested in developing chemical and mechanical testing methods, as well as diagnostic techniques, that enable an accurate assessment of clay/shale reactivity.

  • Maximum temperature: 93°C (200°F)
  • Accuracy: 0.01 mm
  • Software features include real-time data acquisition and updating of data files.

HTHP Rheometer –
Ofite Model 77

TECHNICAL SKILL

The Ofite Model 77 HTHP rheometer enables precise measurement of the rheology of drilling fluids under extreme temperature and pressure conditions.

  • Maximum pressure: 30,000 PSI
  • Maximum temperature: 260°C (500°F)

PLANNED USE

  • Evaluation of the high-temperature stability of drilling fluids
  • Provision of indicator parameters for SAG (stability against gelation) tests
  • Simulation of borehole conditions to optimize drilling fluid properties under
  • Conditions in the borehole

OVERVIEW SIRIUS-ES TECHNICAL SERVICE LABORATORY - TSL

In addition to standard QA/QC procedures, TSL in Celle offers a comprehensive analytical and testing portfolio to support research & development as well as field operations:
  • Quality assurance of incoming products and raw materials (e.g. barite, polymers, CaCO₃; etc.)
  • Evaluation and field validation of new fluid systems
  • Static and dynamic aging protocols for simulating thermal and mechanical stresses
  • Particle size distribution (PSD) using Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Pro for precise granulometric profiling
  • Mineralogical analysis (XRD) with Malvern PANalytical Aeris Compact for phase identification and evaluation of the crystal structure
  • Measurement of the lubrication coefficient with the Ofite Lubricity Tester
  • Determination of the linear threshold index for assessing slate inhibition and hydration control
  • Formulation optimization of water- and oil-based drilling fluids, adapted to specific drilling field conditions

Real-time technical support for ongoing projects, including troubleshooting and parameter adjustment. Collaboration with external laboratories, such as Harbour Energy TSC, for enhanced testing capabilities and cross-validation. Technical training workshops for personnel involved in fluid technology and field applications. Through a combination of advanced analytical instrumentation, simulation testing, and experienced engineering, the Technical Service Laboratory (TSL) ensures that Sirius-ES meets the highest standards for fluid performance, reliability, and compliance with operational requirements throughout its entire product lifecycle.