Couette device and method to study solids deposition from flowing fluids
US6959588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/32
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
We disclose a method of measuring an emulsion or solids deposition in a fluid sample, comprising charging the sample to a Couette device; subjecting the sample in the Couette device to a pressure, a temperature, and a shear comparable to field conditions; changing at least one of the pressure, temperature, composition, or shear of the sample; and quantifying the type and amount of solids deposited on the interior walls of the Couette device. We also disclose Couette devices which can be used in the method.
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