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Oil and Gas Applications

OVERVIEW

With industry-leading image quality combined with automated statistical pattern recognition software, the FlowCam dynamic imaging particle analysis system is a valuable tool for detecting, characterizing, and quantifying particles in a variety of oil and gas applications.

• Analyze tens of thousands of particles per minute - get statistically relevant results quickly

• Measure over 40 physical parameters for each imaged particle

• Get accurate counts for particle counts and morphological measurements for particles 1 µm to 600 µm

• Visually verify your data in real-time with high-quality images-superior image quality leads to superior image-based particle measurements

• Save time by using automated, trainable, statistically-based pattern recognition software to isolate different particles types into categories and sub-populations

Drilling mud material characterization+

Produced and flowback water analysis

+Frac proppant QA/QC

+Hydraulic fluid monitoring

+Fuel particle analysis for catfines

APPLICATIONS

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Is it oil or solids? Typical volumetric-based particle analyzers, such as laser diffraction or light obscuration, do not provide particle shape information. Flow imaging microscopy allows you to see and measure the shape and size of particles.

Above: Images of oil (top) and solids (bottom) analyzed by the FlowCam.

8000 IMAGING PARTICLE ANALYSIS SYSTEM

FlowCam® 8000

For Oil and Gas Applications


The size and shape of the particulates in drilling fluid are crititical to the performance of the drilling operation. With the FlowCam, you can go beyond particle size and closely monitor drilling fluid behavior. The viscosity and rheological characteristics of fluids are directly related to the shape of its particulates, therefore the ability to monitor and quantify particle shape enables proactive, real-time management of drilling fluids.

CHARACTERIZE DRILLING MUD

QUANTIFY OIL IN PRODUCED AND FLOWBACK WATER

QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE OF FRAC PROPPANTS

HYDRAULIC FLUID MONITORING

The FlowCam can help you improve the accuracy and characterization of oil volume in produced and frac flowback water. The FlowCam’s intelligent analysis software VisualSpreadsheet® can automatically distinguish oil droplets from other particulates based on particle shape measurements.

Frac proppant particles affect the production performance of a well due to their effect on conductivity. Flow imaging microscopy provides an accurate and automated way to evaluate the sphericity of particles. This method can provide you with the timely and accurate information you need to ensure the quality of your frac proppant.

Proactive contaminant monitoring in your hydraulic fluids can keep your system running efficiently. Flow imaging microscopy can quickly detect particles ranging from 1 µm to 10 µm, particulates typically too small to be filtered out. The FlowCam provides you with immediate concentration counts and summary statistics of numerous parameters on all particulates.

Drilling mud imaged by the FlowCam

Frac flowback water imaged by the FlowCam

Completion fluids imaged by the FlowCam

FlowCam® 8000


APPLICATION FOCUS: SKIM TANK ANALYSIS USING FLOWCAM

The quality of produced water is important with respect to the efficiency of a well. A treatment process—including skim tanks and filtration systems—is often employed to ensure water quality is maintained. Using a FlowCam to analyze produced water throughout this process provides you with greater insight on the quality of your produced water than other typical methods. You can calculate real-time particle count reduction and distinguish between different types of particles.

The images below show that much of the oil was removed within the skim tank, however some fouling occurred and some oil droplets were seen in the outlet sample. Filter fouling downstream in the treatment process can also affect quality, so this data can be helpful for determining when filters need to be replaced. Monitoring particle count and characterization throughout the produced water treatment process can help ensure water quality and in turn keep the well running smoothly. The FlowCam makes this easy.


• Minimum sample volume = 100 µl

• Auto-rinse and clean cycles prevent cross-contamination

• Typical analysis rate = 250 µl/min

• Compatible with FlowCam Automated Liquid Handling system (ALH)

• Sort and filter particle data based upon criteria you supply

• Group all similar particles with sophisticated pattern recognition software capabilities

• Create and save user-defined particle type libraries for automatic sorting and statistical analysis

• Instantly calculate summary statistics and interactive graphs

FLOWCAM 8000 VISUALSPREADSHEET SOFTWARE

FlowCam® 8000


FlowCam 8000Particle Size Range 1 µm to 600 µm

Magnification & FlowCells20X (~200X magnification), flow cell depth option: 50 µm Field-of-View (FOV)10X (~100X magnification), flow cell depth option: 100 µm FOV4X (~40X magnification), flow cell depth option: 300 µm and 600 µm FOV

Sample Processing Capability 0.05 mL/minute at 20X and up to 3mL/minute at 4X

Measured Parameters

Basic Shape Parameters: Area, Aspect Ratio (width/length), Area Based Diameter (ABD), Equivalent Spherical Diameter (ESD), Length, Volume (ABD-based), Volume (ESD-based), Width, 3 Biovolume Measurements

Advanced Morphology Parameters: Area (Filled), Circle Fit, Circularity, Circularity (Hu), Compactness, Convex Perimeter, Convexity, Elongation, Fiber Curl, Fiber Straightness, Geodesic Aspect Ratio, Geodesic Length, Geodesic Thickness, Perimeter, Roughness, Symmetry

Fluorescence Detection & Measurements: Channel 1 Area, Channel 1 Peak, Channel 1 Width, Channel 2 Area, Channel 2 Peak, Channel 2 Width, Channel 2/Channel 1 Ratio

Gray Scale and Color Measurements: Average Blue, Average Green, Average Red, Edge Gradient, Intensity, Blue/Green Ratio, Red/Blue Ratio, Red/Green Ratio, Edge Gradient, Intensity, Sigma Intensity, Sum Intensity, Transparency

Camera High resolution (1920x1200 pixels) CMOS. Monochrome and color available.

Frame Rate Shutters up to 100 frames per second.

Fluidics Micro-syringe pump with multiple sizes to optimize flow rates: 0.5 mL, 1 mL, 5 mL

Data Acquisition Method FlowCam 8400 - fluorescence based laser triggering and auto imagingFlowCam 8100 - auto imaging

Fluorescence Emission & Detection

Excitation Options (488 nm, 532 nm, 633 nm) with 2-Channel Fluorescence Detection: - 488 nm laser - Ch 1: 650nm long pass / Ch 2: 525nm ± 15nm (FITC) - 532 nm laser - Ch 1: 650 long pass / Ch 2: 575nm ± 30nm (Phycoerythrine) - 633 nm laser- Ch 1: 700nm ± 10nm (Chlorophyll) / Ch 2: 650nm ± 10nm (Phycocyanin)

VisualSpreadsheet ®Interactive, image-based analytical software that generates 40+ particle measurements per cell. Filter, sort, and classify data based on user-defined criteria. Create libraries to automate classification for future sample analyses.


REQUEST A FREE SAMPLE ANALYSISSend us your sample and we will provide:

• A web-based, interactive presentation of results

• Histograms and scattergrams showing size and distribution of particles

• A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet with measurement data, including count, length, width, and diameter

• Digital images of the cells and particles

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