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Device for petrophysical measurement and implementation method

US5610524A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 1995
Grant dateMar 11, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/241
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The device includes a cell for a sample, delimited lengthwise by two end pieces (7, 8) and laterally by a deformable sheath (17). The end pieces are traversed by channels (14) which place their grooved inside faces in communication respectively with two sources (14, 15) at an adjustable pressure delivering respectively a first and a second fluid. Between the inside faces of the end pieces and the sample, two semipermeable membranes (12, 13) are disposed, which are permeable respectively to the first and to the second fluid. Electrodes (18, 19) are placed inside sheath (17) in contact with the sample and connected to a system (24) for measuring the electrical conductivity of the sample. The cell is placed in a body (1) associated with pressure means (28) for applying a confinement pressure to sheath (17) and membranes (12, 13). The device is designed to operate at relatively high temperatures.

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