New downhole fluid measurements
The new InSitu Family of wireline services provides quantitative fluid measurements at reservoir conditions, in real time.
These measurements are acquired with the InSitu Fluid Analyzer system, which delivers the next generation of measurements for real-time downhole fluid analysis (DFA).
The InSitu Family portfolio consists of seven measurement services:
- InSitu Composition hydrocarbon fluid composition measurement.
- InSitu GOR reservoir fluid gas/oil ratio measurement.
- InSitu CO2 reservoir fluid CO2 measurement.
- InSitu Density reservoir fluid density measurement.
- InSitu Color reservoir fluid color measurement.
- InSitu Fluorescence reservoir fluid fluorescence measurement.
- InSitu pH reservoir fluid pH measurement.
The company says that quantitative fluid measurements previously unachievable from wireline technology are now possible downhole and in real time. By investigating fluids at the reservoir, a deeper insight to fluid composition and distribution is gained for improved reservoir understanding, the firm notes.
Operators no longer have to wait for samples to be returned to the surface for analysis, the firm says. This real-time information helps operators confirm assumptions on reservoir compartmentalization and make informed decisions on completion and surface facility design.
Fluid Profiling analysis with InSitu Family measurements gives further insight to reservoir fluid distribution and variation. This is made possible with the Quicksilver Probe focused fluid extraction tool that acquires reservoir fluid with ultralow or no contamination for InSitu Fluid Analyzer DFA. Characterization of the reservoir fluid system is extended from a single well to multiple-well (field-based) applications, such as quantifying compositional gradients and identifying zonal connectivity.
Source: Schlumberger, 300 Schlumberger Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77478.
New corrosion assessment technology
A new technology that measures corrosion is suited for use where crude oil, oil fractions, and chemicals can affect pipelines, refineries, and chemical plants. The novel technology is used to assess the corrosive properties of fluids on metal and provides insights that will help to minimize corrosion. Based upon proprietary Nanoflow technology, the new tool allows the quantitative analysis of corrosion of liquids on metals.
The most distinctive feature of the firm’s corrosion measurement equipment is that it combines the use of a short residence time of the liquid at elevated temperatures with a closed loop system.
Source: Avantium Technologies, Zekeringstraat 29, 1014 BV Amsterdam, Netherlands.
