The Cement Curing Autoclave is an instrument used to cure cement slurry samples under elevated hydrostatic pressure and temperature. The cement slurry samples are contained in one or two 2 inch cube molds, surrounded by water (or oil), within the pressure chamber. The Autoclave simulates pressure and temperature conditions for curing cement samples in accordance with API test procedures.
After a specified curing time, set cement cubes are removed for crush testing for determining compressive-strength development. The Cement Curing Autoclave cures cement slurry samples under elevated pressure and temperature to prepare them for destructive compressive-strength tests. These tests help determine compliance to American Petroleum Institute (API) Specification 10A, Specification for Cements and Materials for Well Cementing. This device meets the requirements for pressurized cement curing equipment found in API Specification 10A, and API Recommended Practice 10B, Recommended Practice for Testing Well Cements.