Laboratory
The Pars Drilling Fluids (PDF) Laboratory is one of the most advanced and accredited fluid testing centers in Iran’s oil and gas industry. Recognized by the Iranian National Standard Organization, our lab is fully certified under ISO/IEC 17025:2005, serving as both a quality assurance hub and an innovation driver for drilling fluid technologies.
Laboratory
Mission
To provide accurate, reliable, and standardized laboratory services that support:
- Drilling fluid system design and testing
- Raw material and product quality assurance
- R&D formulations and pilot evaluations
- Field failure analysis and performance optimization
Laboratory Services
Our lab offers a full suite of API-standard and advanced analytical testing, including:
Standard Drilling Fluid Tests
- Rheology (600/300/6/3 RPM, YP/PV, Gel Strength)
- Filtration (LPLT, HPHT)
- pH, Alkalinity, Chloride, Calcium, and Lime Content
- API fluid loss and cake thickness
- Solids content (retort method)
- Density and specific gravity
Advanced Analysis
- Thermal Stability Tests (static aging up to 180°C)
- High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) filtration
- Particle size distribution (PSD) via Laser Diffraction
- Electrical stability of OBMs
- Compatibility testing of additives and formations
- XRD & FTIR analysis (through university collaboration)
Material Evaluation
- Raw material qualification and supplier control
- Batch-by-batch quality confirmation of finished products
- Chemical modification and synthesis trials for R&D
Laboratory Equipment
Our lab is equipped with API-compliant instruments from top-tier international vendors:
- FANN viscometers and pressurized cells
- OFITE HPHT filter presses
- Roller ovens for aging studies
- Retort kits, mud balances, sand content kits
- Malvern Particle Sizers (in partner labs)
- Analytical scales, pH meters, titration systems
Role in PDF’s Ecosystem
The laboratory is integrated across all functions of the company:
- Supports the Drilling School by training engineers on lab methods
- Works with R&D to develop and evaluate new fluid systems and additives
- Collaborates with Manufacturing to validate production quality
- Interfaces with Field Engineers for failure diagnosis and technical support
Accreditation & Compliance
- Certified by Iranian National Standards Organization
- Follows API RP 13B, ISO/IEC 17025, and ASTM guidelines
- All reports include full traceability, calibration logs, and audit records
- Independent third-party testing available for clients and regulatory bodies
From Lab Bench to Wellbore
Our lab has directly contributed to:
- Designing custom fluids for HPHT wells in South Pars
- Testing green lubricants for offshore fields
- Optimizing LCM blends for lost circulation zones
- Supporting R&D projects on nano-inhibitors and smart polymers
- Ensuring consistent product quality across Ahwaz, Kish, and Zavieh facilities
