Free water volume analyzer
US4463599A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 1983 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N1/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In the preferred and illustrated embodiment, a sample collection system is set forth which includes a free water volume analyzer. Sample from a producing well or pipeline is collected in this apparatus. The sample is stored under pressure. As the sample is collected, there is some risk that water will be collected with it. The sample collection apparatus is demounted after the full sample has been collected and moved to a laboratory for analysis. The value of the flow is gauged by the sample or specimen stored in this apparatus. At the time of testing, it is necessary to check for water content, water having no sale value. This apparatus includes a bottom located water collection chamber with a piston plugging that chamber. The piston is forced down in a controlled fashion and the water is viewed through a sight glass. The sight glass enables the test personnel to determine by sight whether or not there is water in the sample.
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