Method and apparatus for analyzing a rock sample
US11340208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/246
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a method of analyzing a rock sample, comprising:—placing a rock sample (2) containing a first fluid into a cell (1);—feeding the cell (1) with at least one second fluid and withdrawing said second fluid from the cell (1), leaving the rock sample (2) immersed in the second fluid; and—measuring an amount of first fluid spontaneously released from the rock sample (2). The invention also relates to an apparatus adapted for implementing this method.
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