Microfluidic system and method for performing a flash separation of a reservoir fluid sample
US10107728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N30/12
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for performing a flash separation of a reservoir fluid includes a sample chamber configured to hold the reservoir fluid and a flash apparatus in fluid communication with the sample chamber. The flash apparatus includes a microfluidic device configured to flash the reservoir fluid in fluid communication with the sample chamber, and a separation chamber configured to separate the flashed reservoir fluid into a liquid phase and a gaseous phase in fluid communication with the microfluidic device. The system further includes a gas receptacle configured to store the gaseous phase, A method for performing a flash separation of a reservoir fluid includes providing a reservoir fluid to a microfluidic device, urging the reservoir fluid through the microfluidic device such that the reservoir fluid is lashed within the microfluidic device, and separating a liquid phase and a gaseous phase from the flashed reservoir fluid.
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