Table of Contents

API Foreword
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Terms and definitions
3 Abbreviated terms
4 Measurement and precision
5 Fluid preparation
6 Fluid preparation using shear-history simulation (optional)
   6.1 General
   6.2 Requirements for proper shear-history simulation
   6.3 Conditions for sample delivery
   6.4 Conditions for standard shear-history simulation
   6.5 Operational considerations
7 Instrument calibration
8 Measurement procedures
   8.1 General
   8.2 Non-crosslinked fluids
   8.3 Viscoelastic fluids
9 Calculation procedures
   9.1 General concepts
   9.2 Brief review of geometry-independent rheology vs. nominal
       rheology
   9.3 Limitations/problems that may produce erroneous results
   9.4 Calculation method for concentric-cylinder viscometers
   9.5 Bingham plastic parameters for completion fluids
   9.6 Calculations for optional shear-history simulation
10 Test report
Annex A (informative) National adoption editorial changes
Bibliography

Abstract

Provides consistent methodology for determining the viscosity of completion fluids used in the petroleum and natural gas industries.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 2004
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