Oil Well Cement Testing Simple Guide
Prior to cementing in drilling oil & gas job, laboratory testing must be carried out to ensure that the correct recipe is used considering all of the existing conditions and cementing additive properties (oil well cement properties) according to API Recommended Practise.

Testing must be conducted on the actual on-site material to be used. The importance of representative sampling and correct handling during testing cannot be over-emphasised.
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