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XPI Pressure Read Out and Sensor Accuracy
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Best Practice Submitted Date: 28-Nov-07
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Last Edit Date: 23-Apr-08
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Cross Checking XPI Pressure Read Out and Accuracy.
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This short procedure explains how and why to double check the integrity of the PVT Express pressure sensor(s) prior shipment to the
wellsite or during routine Post/Pre job maintenance of PVT Express.
There is usually a slight difference between the XPM pressure gauge and the pressure sensor. This is as a result difference in surface
area in front and at the back of the piston but does not translate that they are not reading correctly. It is recommended that a
comparison to be made with a Dead Weight Tester or an accurate certified 15000 psi Test Gauge especially when you notice there is
a huge difference between gauge and the pressure sensor readings. As a dead weight tester is not accessible most of the time, using
a test gauge will be more convenient.
A Test gauge can be temporarily used from the bottomhole sampling kits to perform this task. It is critical to check whether the
certification is valid and also the gauge shows zero while being held fully vertical.
This procedure can take place after pressure testing the PVT cell (According to latest standard pressure test procedures) and before
bleeding the pressure out of the cell by connecting the test gauge with a clean liner to the cell and crack opening the isolation valve
on the PVT cell. A bottle fitting will be required to connect the 1/8” liner to the test gauge. The TOP Isolation valve on the Cell has to
be opened very slowly to avoid a sudden shock to the test gauge which might result to damage.
The pressure read out on the XPI and the test gauge can be recorded at different pressure steps and compared to ensure minimal
difference between the two.
Note:
-It is very critical that the test gauge is held vertical.
-This method cannot be used to recalibrate pressure sensors under no circumstances. Please refer to the PVT Express Operations and
Maintenance manual for that purpose.
-The accuracy of this test is equal to what has been indicated on the test gauge as a Plus and Minus in percentage.
-It is mandatory to use a 3 way fitting with a bleed port on the Test Gauge to bleed the nitrogen pressure if the other cell TOP valve
is connected to a sample bottle.
-Ensure that all liners, fitting and valves are clean, as any moisture or residue on any of these can be pushed back into the cell and
therefore contaminating the sample
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Equipment\Testing Services\Wellsite Fluid Analysis\PVT Express\Cell Module PVT-XPM
Equipment\Testing Services\Wellsite Fluid Analysis\PVT Express\Interface Module PVT-XPI
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