Drill Stem Testing RD Sampler: Smartstar
Drill Stem Testing RD Sampler: Smartstar
Drill Stem Testing RD Sampler: Smartstar
RD SAMPLER
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5” SmartStar Fullbore Rupture Disk (RD) Sampler.
Operation.
The sampler is controlled by a pressure-operated
rupture disk and has a sample mandrel with a built-
in differential area. To catch a sample, annulus
pressure is increased to a predetermined level, the
rupture disk in the sampler breaks, and the mandrel
traps the sample. When the rupture disk breaks,
the differential area of the sample mandrel is
exposed to an air chamber on one side and
hydrostatic pressure and applied annulus pressure
on the other. This condition results in the sample
mandrel moving up and trapping the sample. When
the sample mandrel reaches the top of its stroke, it
is locked in place by a set of locking dogs. The
1,200-cc sample chamber allows a sufficient
sample for two 500-cc non- monophasic (bulk)
samples.