API Spec 13A

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API MONOGRAM PROGRAM EFFECTIVE DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2020

This specification covers physical properties and test procedures for materials manufactured for use in oil- and gas-well drilling fluids. The materials covered are barite; hematite; bentonite; non-treated bentonite; attapulgite; sepiolite; technical grade, low-viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-LVT); technical grade, high-viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-HVT); starch; low-viscosity polyanionic cellulose (PAC-LV); high-viscosity polyanionic cellulose (PAC-HV); and drilling-grade xanthan gum. This specification is intended for the use of manufacturers, distributors, and end users of named products. Annex A (informative) contains information on the API Monogram Program and requirements for the approved use of the API Monogram by licensees.

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Edition:
19th
Published:
10/01/2019
Number of Pages:
124
File Size:
1 file , 1.6 MB
Redline File Size:
2 files , 7.9 MB
Product Code(s):
GX13A019, GX13A019, GX13A019, GX13A019
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API Spec 13A

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Identical to ISO 13500:2006, Petroleum and natural gas industries-Drilling fluid materials-Specifications and tests.

API Spec 13A covers physical properties and test procedures for materials manufactured for use in oil- and gas-well drilling fluids. The materials covered are barite, haematite, bentonite, nontreated bentonite, OCMA grade bentonite, attapulgite, sepiolite, technical grade low-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMC LVT), technical grade high-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-HVT), and starch. This International Standard is intended for the use of manufacturers of named products.

This edition of API Spec 13A is the identical national adoption of ISO 13500:2006, Petroleum and natural gas industries-Drilling fluid materials-Specifications and tests.

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Edition:
17th
Published:
11/01/2006
Number of Pages:
76
File Size:
1 file , 660 KB
Product Code(s):
GX13A17, GX13A17, GX13A17
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This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria