Equipment

Function(s)/Use(s)

Graduated measuring cylinder

Measurement of specific volumes of solution

Beaker

For transfer and supply of measured volumes of liquid

pH meter

For determining pH of solution

Sieve

For separating unwanted particles present in the crushed clay material

Electronic weighing balance

For determining mass in grams

Stop watch

For measuring precise time

Mechanical overhead stirrer

For mixing drilling fluids in preparation for laboratory test

Mortar

For crushing the bentonite clay into small particles

Masking tape

For labelling samples for proper identification

Magnetic stirrer

For obtaining homogeneous liquid mixtures

Spatula

For measuring solid, moving objects and scraping materials out of beaker

Tachometer

For measuring the rotation speed of the overhead stirrer

Viscometer

For determining the viscosity of the various mud samples

Mechanical grater

For grinding cassava to pulp mash

Electric thermo-regulated oven

For drying solid wet starch