The Completion Experiment & Testing Center of CNOOC Oilfield Services is located at No. 450 Huashan Road, Ocean High-Tech Development Zone, Tianjin Binhai New Area, with a floor area of 10,000 square meters. It has a total of 20 sets of experimental equipment and a laboratory investment of 150 million yuan. It is a leading multi-functional and comprehensive tool R&D and testing platform in China, with the ability to perform multi-parameter, full-scale, and full-process functional testing and simulation experiments on downhole tools. The business scope includes out-of-plant testing, functional testing, design verification testing, and performance evaluation of various ultra-high temperature and pressure completion tools.
The inspection and testing of the safety valve, isolation packer, bridge plug, completion accessories, and metal materials have obtained accreditation certificates from the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS). It is a milestone marking the experimental platform's formal entry into the ranks of nationally recognized standard laboratories and its hardware capabilities, management levels, and technical abilities for precise testing and experimentation being in line with international standards.

·High Grade Subsurface Safety Valve Function Testing Equipment

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Introduction of the equipment:
The equipment is constructed in accordance with the API 14A V1-H and can perform functional evaluation of Subsurface Safety Valves under compound environments such as temperature, pressure, and axial load. It can perform functional tests under high temperature, high pressure at hydrostatic condition. Flow test can be done for gas, water, mud and other flow, and leak test can be done for liquid and gas. It meets the testing requirements specified in API 14A annex B&C&D&G&J and annex L.
The equipment is composed of air compressor system, nitrogen generation system, heating and refrigeration system, water & oil and gas pressurization system, flow test system, axial load system, data acquisition and processing system and monitoring system. |
Main features:
·According to the highest design confirmation level Vl-H standard of APl 14A;
·Functional evaluation of downhole safety valves can be carried out under the load of temperature, pressure, and axial load;
·Capable of detecting high temperature, high pressure at hydrostatic condition, gas, water, mud and other flow rates, as well as detecting liquid and gas leaks;
·Meets the testing requirements specified in Appendix B, C, D, G, J, and L of API 14A;
·The equipment mainly consists of heating and cooling systems, water/oil/gas boosting systems, flow testing systems, axial loading machine systems, etc.
Main parameters:
Test tool installation method: Vertical installation |
Test tool specification range: 2-3/8″~9-5/8″ |
The Maximum test pressure: 40000psi(280MPa) |
Maximum length of the test tool: 3.5m |
Temperature test range: -40℃~350℃ |
Test medium: water, oil, nitrogen, propane, mud |
Axial loading & stroke: 500t & 0.5m |
Test pressure sensor accuracy: ≤±0.25% F.S |
High Grade Packer Functional Test Equipment

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Introduction of the equipment:
The equipment is constructed in accordance with API 11D1 V0-H, and can simulate the entire process of packer-type downhole tools under the specified temperature, axial load and pressure conditions, such as on-site running, setting, unsealing, and lifting. It meets the functional test requirements of V6-V0 class packers. It is the first domestic initiative to apply vacuum leak detection technology to zero gas leak detection for the first time, with high detection accuracy, which can detect gas leak qualitatively and quantitative. |
Main features:
·According to the highest tier in VO-H standard of API 11D1;
·Capable of simulating the entire process of downhole tools such as packer insertion, insertion, unsealing, and extraction under specified temperature, axial load, and pressure conditions;
·Meets the functional testing requirements of V6~VO level packers;
·The first domestic application of vacuum leak detection technology to zero gas leak detection, with high detection accuracy;
·It can achieve qualitative detection of zero gas leakage and quantitative detection of gas leakage.
Main Parameters:
Test tool installation method: Horizontal installation |
Test casing specifications (ID): 7", 7-5/8", 9-5/8" |
Maximum test pressure: 20000psi (140MPa) | Effective length of test casing: 4m |
Maximum test temperature: 350℃ | Test medium: water, oil, nitrogen |
Axial loading & stroke: 100t & 2m | Test pressure sensor accuracy: ≤±0.25% F.S |
Torque test range: 1~15kN.m |
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·Sand Screen Anti-Burst & Collapse Pressure Performance Testing Equipment

| Introduction of the equipment:The equipment is constructed in accordance with the API 19SS V1, which can conduct test of the anti-burst and collapse performance of various types of sand control screens, such as wire-wrap screen, pre-filled screen, and metal mesh screen. It meets the test requirements specified in API 19SS annex B & C. |
Main features:
·Capable of applying torsional loads to completion tools, sand control screens, etc;
·Simulate the actual torsional load of oil well tubing and completion tools underground;
·Evaluate the anti torsion performance of oil casing, completion tools, and screen pipes;
·The equipment is installed with auxiliary devices such as clamping devices for testing workpieces, safety protection devices, high-precision data acquisition and recording modules, etc.
Main Parameters:
Test tool installation method: horizontal installation | Test casing specifications (ID): 5-1/2″, 7″ , 9-5/8″ |
The highest test pressure: 10000psi (70MPa) | Effective length of test casing: 5m |
Maximum pumping rate: 0.038m³/min | Test medium: Mortar |
Volume of sand mixing tank: 2.8m³ | Test pressure sensor accuracy: ≤±0.25% F.S |
·Packer External Flow Testing Equipment

| Introduction of the equipment:The equipment is constructed in accordance with API 11D1 annex D, which can simulate the unset packer or bridge plug in the process of raising and lowering the wellbore and the well condition in the circulating fluid. It is used to analyze the influence of the bidirectional flow of fluid in the wellbore on the performance of the packer, and provide technical basis for the field application of the packer. |
Main features:
·According to Appendix D of APL11D1, external flow test requirements;
·Can simulate the process of unsealed packers or bridge plugs being lifted and lowered in the wellbore, as well as the wellbore conditions in circulating fluid;
·Used to analyze the impact of bidirectional fluid flow in the wellbore on the performance of the packer;
·Provide technical basis for the on-site application of packers.
Main Parameters:
Test tool installation method: horizontal installation | Test casing specifications (ID): 5-1/2″、7″、7-5/8″、9-5/8″ |
The highest test pressure: 5000psi (35MPa) | Effective length of test casing: 4m |
Maximum circulating displacement: 47.7m³/h (5bpm) | Test medium: clean water |
Cycle test temperature: ≥82.2℃ | Test pressure sensor accuracy: ≤±0.25% F.S |
Circulating water tank volume: 3m³ |
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·Underground tool shallow wellbore function testing equipment

| Introduction of the equipment:The experimental equipment is constructed in accordance with the API 11D1 standard and can simulate on-site functional testing of downhole tools or tubing under both pressure and axial loads. Capable of simulating the entire process of on-site insertion, sealing, unsealing, and extraction of downhole tools or tubing under specified temperature, axial load, and pressure conditions. It has the basic function of simulating drilling and completion medium circulation. Equipment component: multifunctional testing machine, axial loading system, torsion system, heating system, pressure testing system, liquid circulation system, etc. |
Main features:
·Capable of applying torsional loads to completion tools, sand control screens, etc;
·Simulate the actual torsional load of oil well casing and completion tools underground;
·Evaluate the anti torsion performance of oil casing, completion tools, and screen pipes;
·The equipment is installed with auxiliary devices such as clamping devices for testing workpieces, safety protection devices, high-precision data acquisition and recording modules, etc.
Main Parameters:
Test tool installation method: Vertical installation | Test tool specification range: 4-1/2″~9-5/8″ |
The highest test pressure: 20000psi(140MPa) | Effective length of test casing: 25m & 5m |
Maximum test temperature: 350℃ | Maximum test temperature: 350℃ |
Axial loading & stroke: 150t & 2m | Torque & Rotate Speed:1~20kN.m & 0~90rpm |
Maximum circulating flow rate:2m3/min | Maximum circulating pressure:14MPa |
·General mechanical performance testing equipment
·Mechanical performance testing

| Introduction of the equipment:The experimental equipment can apply axial tensile, compressive, bending, torsional or composite loads to completion tools and sand control screens, simulate the actual working conditions of sand control screens and completion tools underground, and meet the requirements of mechanical performance testing such as tensile, compressive, bending, and torsional testing of completion tools and sand control screens. |
Main features:
·The experimental equipment consists of axial load system, bending system, torsion system, computer control system, etc;
·Capable of applying axial tensile, compressive, bending, torsional or composite loads to downhole tools and sand control screens;
·Simulate the actual working load of sand control screen and completion tools underground;
·Meets the requirements of mechanical performance testing such as tension, compression, bending, and torsion of downhole tools and sand control screen pipes.
Main Parameters:
Test tool installation method: horizontal installation | Test sample specifications (outer diameter) :339.725mm(13-3/8″) |
Axial loading & stroke:Max500t、Min30t & 1m | Torque & Rotate Speed:1~20kN.m & 0~90°/min |
Maximum bending load: pushing 500kN, pulling 300kN | Maximum curvature:50°/30m |
Tail seat adjustment method: self-propelled | Twist angle:360° |
Axial adjustment range:1m~5m, | Effective length of test sample:≤5m |
·Anti torsion performance testing equipment

| Introduction of the equipment:The experimental equipment can apply torsional loads to completion tools, sand control screens, etc. simulate the actual torsional loads of oil well tubing and completion tools underground, and evaluate the anti torsion performance of oil casing, completion tools, and screens. The equipment should have auxiliary devices such as clamping devices for testing workpieces, safety protection devices, high-precision data acquisition and recording modules, etc. |
Main features:
·Capable of applying torsional loads to completion tools, sand control screens, etc;
·Simulate the actual torsional load of oil well tubing and completion tools underground;
·Evaluate the anti torsion performance of oil casing, completion tools, and screen pipes;
·The equipment is equipped with clamping devices for testing workpieces, safety protection devices, high-precision data acquisition and recording modules, and other auxiliary devices.
Main Parameters:
Test tool installation method: horizontal installation | Test sample specifications (outer diameter):244.475mm(9-5/8 in) |
Maximum test torque:150kN.m | speed:0~90°/min |
Axial adjustment range:0.2m~5m, | Twist angle:360° |
Tail seat adjustment method:self-walking | Effective length of test sample:≤5m |
·Calibration test system for underground water injection tools
 | Introduction of the equipment:This system belongs to a single-phase flow calibration system, which includes a supporting data acquisition and processing system. Capable of implementing tools with different flow meters such as ultrasonic flow meters, electromagnetic flow meters, differential pressure flow meters, etc., such as heart meters, eccentric flow meters, intelligent water distributors, etc. for pressure, flow rate, and temperature calibration testing, and can achieve flow meter coefficient calibration and error analysis; The system has self testing and self diagnostic functions for fault detection, diagnosis, and alarm. System composition: including circulating pump station, test pipeline, steady flow tank, test wellbore, standard meter flow meter, weighing and measuring tank, pneumatic ball valve, electric regulating valve, circulating water tank, and measurement and control system. |
Main features:
·This system belongs to the single-phase flow calibration system and can implement tools for different flow meters such as ultrasonic flow meters, electromagnetic flow meters, differential pressure flow meters, etc;
·Tools such as concentric meters, eccentric meters, and intelligent water distributors are used for pressure and flow calibration testing, and can achieve flow meter coefficient calibration and error bridging;
·System composition: including circulating pump station, test pipeline, steady flow tank, test wellbore, standard flowmeter, metering tank, electric control valve, and measurement control system.
Main Parameters:
Installation method of testing tool: lifting test (using fishing winch for testing) | Testing tool specification range:7″ |
Flow calibration range:12~2880m³/d(0.0083 m³/min~2m³/min) | Effective length of test casing:25m |
System maximum pressure:14MPa | Test medium:clean water |
Flow control accuracy: 0.2% (weighing method) and 0.5% (standard meter method) |
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·High level underground gas lift valve function testing equipment

| Introduction of the equipment:The test equipment is constructed according to the API SPEC 19G2-2020 V1 standard and meets the testing requirements specified in Appendix B (Confirmation Testing and Functional Testing Requirements), Appendix F (Probe Travel and Load Rate Testing), Appendix H (Single Flow Valve Testing), Appendix I (Switching Pressure Testing), Appendix J (Bellows Aging Testing), Appendix K (Erosion Testing), Appendix L (Bellows Integrity Testing Requirements), Appendix M (Port or Seat Leakage Rate Testing), and other relevant documents. Equipment component: gas pressure control system, probe ranging system, gas flow testing system, water pressure testing system, switch pressure testing system, constant temperature water bath, liquid erosion testing system, data acquisition and monitoring system, strain gauge testing system, etc. |
Main features:
·According to the APL19G2Vl standard, meet the testing requirements specified in Appendix B, F, H, I, J, K, L, and M;
·Equipment component: gas pressure control system, probe ranging system, gas flow testing system, water pressure testing system, switch pressure testing system, constant temperature water bath, liquid erosion testing system, data acquisition and monitoring system, strain gauge testing system, etc.
Main Parameters:
Testing tool specification range:l”&1.5” | Calibrate pressure range:5000psi (35MPa) |
Probe ranging range:0~25.4mm | Maximum pressure of water pressure system:10000psi (70MPa) |
Constant temperature water bath temperature:≦95℃ | Constant temperature water bath temperature:≦95℃ |
Calibration table accuracy:≦±Q.1%F.S | Distance measurement resolution:0.001mm |
Displacement of liquid erosion system:160L/min |
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·vibration test

| Introduction of the equipment:The dynamic mechanical environment test using electromagnetic excitation as the excitation source can generate different vibration and shock excitation according to the test requirements, such as sine vibration, random vibration, sine plus wideband random, narrowband plus wideband random, classical shock, shock response spectrum, etc. |
Main features:
·Capable of conducting vibration testing on PCBs to verify their strength under vibration conditions, the firmness of electronic component soldering, communication status, and functional implementation.
Main Parameters:
Maximum load:300kg | Vibration acceleration:500(m/s2) |
Frequency range:1~2000Hz(adjustable) | Maximum displacement:51mm(p-p) |
Frequency accuracy:0.1Hz | Table size:1500mm×1500mm |
Vibration waveform:sine wave (full wavelength /half wavelength) |
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