This document provides details on the Elite Cementing Trailer designed and built by Zonal Isolation Technology Exchange starting in November 1998. The trailer utilizes standardized components, improved cement mixing technology, and ergonomic operator features. It can be configured as a single or twin pump trailer. The example trailer shown is a twin pump unit pulled by a Kenworth truck with a 344 inch trailer. It includes two centrifugal pumps powered by Cat diesel engines with a total of 660 horsepower. The trailer also features a computerized cement mixing and monitoring system, aluminum mixing tub, measuring tank, and walkways for operator safety and accessibility.

1. Elite Cementing Trailer
Zonal Isolation Technology Exchange
October 6, 2000

2. Elite Cementing Trailer
 Project design start date; November 1998
 Design goals:
• Single pump trailer, twin pump trailer, twin
pump skid utilizing same basic modules
• Standardization of components
• Utilize ACE control system technology
• Employ improved cement mixing technology
• Equip with emission certified engines
• Include ergonomic operator features

3. Elite Cementing Trailer
 Tractor trailer combination shown above
• Kenworth T800B w/sleeper (197” wheelbase)
• Elite Cementing Trailer (344” kingpin to bogie)

4. Standard Engine & Pumps for
Elite Cementing Trailer
 Cat 3176C electronic engines (425 bhp)
 HT-750 DR automatic transmissions
 Twin HT-400 pumps
 Cat 3116 DIT mechanical engine (170 bhp)
 Closed loop hydraulic powered centrifugal pumps
• 6 x 5 x 11 - 11 Halliburton recirculation pump
• 4 x 4 x 12 - 12 Halliburton mixing pump
 Over pressure transmission kickout
 Emergency kill and overspeed protection for all engines
 HP available: 330 hhp per engine; 660 hhp unit @2100 rpm

5. Pump Curve - Elite Cementing Trailer

6. Mixing Tub & Measuring Tank
 Two compartment 8 bbl oval
shaped aluminum mix tub
 5 barrel pre-mix compartment
3 barrel d. h. compartment
 Separate agitator speed
controls; pre-mix & d.h.
 20 barrel aluminum
measuring tank with sump
 3” low pressure mud fill line
 Exterior mixing pump and
down hole pump suction
valves (no inner tank butterfly
valves with valve extensions)

7. Mixing System
 RCM IIE with rotary jet water
valve
 Low profile bulk throttling valve
 Automatic Density Control with
ACE 2500 unit controller
 Both automatic control and two
levels of manual control
 Serial and ethernet data output
 Removable tub covers and mixer
sheath for dust and splash
reduction
 Increased mixing energy with
high velocity rotary jet water
valve

8. Control Stand - Elite Cementing Trailer
 Aluminum control stand
 Shock mounted on rubber
isolators
 Removable panels on all
sides for maintenance access
 Contains ACE 2500 unit
controller with Windows NT
operating system
 Contains associated CAN
modules & wiring
 Air heater standard; all units
 Houses control valves for air
actuated butterfly valves
 Includes low pressure piping
flow diagram

9. Weights & Dimensions Elite Cementing Trailer
Length: 426 inches (10,820 mm) Width: 96 inches (2,439 mm)
Height: 156.25 inches (397 mm) Weight: * 51,640 lbs (23,424 kg)
* Weight includes 3/4 full fuel tank, two densometers, and no iron or suction hoses.
* Trailer is DOT legal with suction hoses & a full compliment of iron.

10. Ergonomic Features - Elite Cementing Trailer
 Rear work platform
 60º stairways w/handrails
 Increased platforms/work space
 Rear mounted nipple boxes
 Rear access ladder over bumper
 Walkway entry chain restraints
 Reduced cement dusting
 Greater number of floodlights

11. Production/Implementation
Elite Cementing Trailer
 All trailers built in 2000 will be twin pump.
 First trailer complete; destined Rock Springs, WY.
 Second trailer in assembly; destined to CA.
 Three additional trailers to be built in 2000,
destinations presently unknown.
 2001 production status is unknown.

12. Questions?