CROSSLINKED FLUID EVALUATION

Subjective and semi-quantitative observations used to affirm

the crosslinking is occurring and to affirm the ability of a frac
fluid’s viscosity to efficiently transport the proppant from the
surface pumping units into the fracture without excessive
pumping pressure and minimal proppant settling.

VISUAL INSPECTION

VISCOSITY PROFILES

METHODS

MIMIC

FAN 35 TESTING
CROSSLINKING PERFORMANCE / VISUAL INSPECTION
This crosslinking quality is subjectively measured by observing
the following:
Observing how long it takes to develop a one inch lipping
appearance
The texture and dryness of the surface
The characteristics of elasticity to stretch without tearing apart
The ability for pieces that have torn away from each other to
combine or re-link (heal) back into one mass
VISCOSITY PROFILES
Viscosity profiles are typically obtained using either a Chandler
5550 HPHT or Fann 50 (aka Model 50) viscometer. Both of
these viscometers are concentric-cylinder-type viscometers
that use the standard rotor-bob geometry accepted by the
energy industry.
 MIMIC TESTING
MIMIC testing is a method that can be used to evaluate the
proppant suspension and transport characteristics/properties
of a fluid.
The MIMIC™ proppant transport measuring device uses a
unique bob and cup insert to allow fracturing fluid properties
to be measured with proppant in the cup. The specialized bob
replaces the bobs used on typical Fann Model 50 or Chandler
5550 Couette viscometers.
 FANN 35 TESTING
A Fann 35 will be the only way to measure stability of a
crosslinked fluid while on-location with a B2 bob at a rotation
of 100 rpm.

The results from a Fann 35 test will give dial readings. If the
fluid was a Newtonian fluid we could use the following
equation for determining viscosity: