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Fluid analysis and
special core analysis
Centrifuge
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR)
Application
Ultracentrifuge for core samples fluid displacement tests through the action of centrifugal force. System includes full automation and data acquisition through a controlled camera and a strobe source. It is used to determine capilar pressure and wettability index (Amott and USBM)
Samples
Core plugs up to 1.5 inches in diameter and 2 inches in lenght
Equipment specifications
- Maximum rotation of 16,500 rpm
- Temperature up to 60°C
Application
It studies the interaction between substance and infrared radiation. When the substance absorbs energy there is a variation, resultinf in a unique and characteristic infrared spectrum. It has accessories for diffuse reflectance sampling (model DRS-8000A) suitable for analysis of solid samples (powders) and analysis by attenuated reflection (GLADIATRm)
Samples
- It can be used for qualitative analysis of organic, inocrganic and metallic substances.
- Analysis of solids, powders, pastes, gels, pure liquids and mixtures
Equipment specifications
- Spectral range between 7,800 cm-1 to 350 cm-1, with heating capacity up to 210°C
Interfacial tension and contact angle
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
Potentiometric titrator
Application
Apparatus for interfacial tension, surface tension and contact angle measurements under reservoir conditions (HPHT)
Samples
Slices from core plugs, minerals, fluids and metals
Equipment specifications
- Pressure up to 10,000 psi
- Temperature up to 200°C
Application
Quantitative analysis of samples based on the absorption of light energy. Non-destructive technique, with fast and accurate data acquisition, with typical sensitivity of 10-5 mol.L-1. It can also be used to determine physical-chemical properties like equilibrium and velocity constants
Samples
Liquid solutions
Equipment specifications
- Wavelenght adjustment range: 185-1,400 nm
- Resolution of 0.1nm
Application
Potentiometric titrator for oil products. It is equipped with electrodes for determination of total acid number (TAN) and ionic surfactant rates.
Samples
Fluids in aqueous and non-aqueous phase
Equipment specifications
20 ml dosing unit
Sample preparation and basic core analysis
Climatic chamber
Metallographic cutter
Application
Core preservation through a controlled temperature and humidity
Samples
All kinds of core samples
Equipment specifications
- Working temperature range: 20-60 ºC
- Humidity range: 20-90% RH
Application
It allows the cutting and facing of core plugs also has an independent cooling system and safety device
Samples
Core plugs
Equipment specifications
- Cutting speed: up to 3500 rpm
- Maximum sample diameter: 8 cm
Oven
Milling drill
Permeameter
Application
It is used for cutting materials and make plugs (with pre-established diameters) from whole cores.
Samples
Whole cores and rock samples
Equipment specifications
- Cutting speed: up to 1500 rpm
- Maximum drilling depth: 13 cm
Application
Used for spontaneous steps during wettability tests (drainage and imbibition) and wettability restoration (aging)
Samples
All kind of core samples
Equipment specifications
- Working temperature range: ambient temperature + 10-300ºC
-Volume: 490 L
Application
Air permeameter with digital interactive computer control for determining absolute permeability of core plugs samples
Samples
Core plugs with 1or 1.5 inches in diameter and up to 12 inche in lenght
Equipment specifications
-Permeability determination by Klinkenberg methodology from 0.01 mD to 200 mD
-Permeability determination by single point methodology from 0.01 mD to 20 D
- It has an integrated panel with coreholder (up to 10,000 psi of confinement)
Saturation system
Porosimeter
Soxhlet extractor
Application
Gas expansion pycnometer for determining pore volume and grain volume of core plugs samples
Samples
Core plugs with a diameter of 1 or 1.5 inches and up to 3 inche in lenght
Equipment specifications
- Porosity determination from 0.01% to 40%
- Transducer rated for 0-250 psi
Application
Core saturation using vacuum and pressions
Samples
Core plugs and slices (avoid non-consolidated samples)
Equipment specifications
- Vacuum: less than 10^-1 mbar
- Pressure up to 3000 psi
Application
Core cleaning through solvent extraction
Samples
Core plugs or slices with 1.5 inches in diameter and up to 10 cm in lenght
Equipment specifications
- It allows simultaneous cleaning of up to 6 samples
- Hubber chiller to cool the apparatus (working temperature range: -20ºC - 40ºC)
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