公开(公告)号：US09249661B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US13355049

申请日：2012-01-20

申请人： Christopher Harrison ,  Farshid Mostowfi ,  Matthew T. Sullivan ,  Elizabeth Smythe ,  Abdel M. Kharrat

发明人： Christopher Harrison ,  Farshid Mostowfi ,  Matthew T. Sullivan ,  Elizabeth Smythe ,  Abdel M. Kharrat

IPC分类号： E21B49/08 ,  G01N33/28 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/59 ,  G01N21/64

CPC分类号： E21B49/088 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/5907 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N33/2823 ,  G01N2021/8571

摘要： An apparatus and a method including exposing a first fluid to a pre-filter, observing the first fluid, introducing a second fluid to the first fluid, exposing the first and second fluids to a filter, and observing the first and second fluids wherein the observing the first fluid and observing the first and second fluids comprise optical measurements and the first fluid comprises material from a subterranean formation. Some embodiments may compare the optical measurements of the first fluid and the first and second fluids and/or estimate the first fluid's likelihood of forming precipitants with other fluids and/or the first fluid's asphaltene content.

摘要翻译： 一种装置和方法，包括将第一流体暴露于预过滤器，观察第一流体，将第二流体引入第一流体，将第一流体和第二流体暴露于过滤器，以及观察第一和第二流体，其中观测 第一流体并且观察第一和第二流体包括光学测量，并且第一流体包括来自地下地层的材料。 一些实施例可以比较第一流体和第一和第二流体的光学测量和/或估计第一流体与其它流体和/或第一流体沥青质含量形成沉淀剂的可能性。

公开(公告)号：US20130242288A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13818893

申请日：2011-07-22

申请人： Abdel M. Kharrat ,  shahnawaz Hossain Molla ,  Farshid Mostowfi

发明人： Abdel M. Kharrat ,  shahnawaz Hossain Molla ,  Farshid Mostowfi

IPC分类号： G01N21/31

CPC分类号： G01N21/314 ,  G01N21/5907 ,  G01N33/2835

摘要： A method for measuring saturate, aromatic, and resin fractions of a hydrocarbon fluid includes separating maltenes from the hydrocarbon fluid and separating saturate, aromatic, and resin fractions from the maltenes. The method further includes determining an optical density of each of the saturate, aromatic, and resin fractions at a predetermined wavelength and correlating the optical density of each of the saturate, aromatic, and resin fractions to predetermined data to determine each of the saturate, aromatic, and resin fractions.

摘要翻译： 用于测量烃流体的饱和，芳族和树脂级分的方法包括从烃流体中分离麦芽糖并从麦芽糖中分离饱和物，芳族和树脂级分。 该方法还包括确定每个饱和物，芳族和树脂级分在预定波长处的光密度，并将饱和物，芳族和树脂级分中的每一种的光密度与预定数据相关联，以确定饱和物 ，和树脂级分。

公开(公告)号：US09513210B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US13818893

申请日：2011-07-22

申请人： Abdel M. Kharrat ,  Shahnawaz Hossain Molla ,  Farshid Mostowfi

发明人： Abdel M. Kharrat ,  Shahnawaz Hossain Molla ,  Farshid Mostowfi

IPC分类号： G01N21/31 ,  G01N33/28 ,  G01N21/59

CPC分类号： G01N21/314 ,  G01N21/5907 ,  G01N33/2835

摘要： A method for measuring saturate, aromatic, and resin fractions of a hydrocarbon fluid includes separating maltenes from the hydrocarbon fluid and separating saturate, aromatic, and resin fractions from the maltenes. The method further includes determining an optical density of each of the saturate, aromatic, and resin fractions at a predetermined wavelength and correlating the optical density of each of the saturate, aromatic, and resin fractions to predetermined data to determine each of the saturate, aromatic, and resin fractions.

摘要翻译： 用于测量烃流体的饱和，芳族和树脂级分的方法包括从烃流体中分离麦芽糖并从麦芽糖中分离饱和物，芳族和树脂级分。 该方法还包括确定每个饱和物，芳族和树脂级分在预定波长处的光密度，并将饱和物，芳族和树脂级分中的每一种的光密度与预定数据相关联，以确定饱和物 ，和树脂级分。

公开(公告)号：US08269961B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US12790927

申请日：2010-05-31

申请人： Farshid Mostowfi ,  Abdel M. Kharrat ,  Kentaro Indo

发明人： Farshid Mostowfi ,  Abdel M. Kharrat ,  Kentaro Indo

IPC分类号： G01N1/10 ,  G01J3/28

CPC分类号： G01N33/2823 ,  B01L3/5027 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G01N21/314 ,  G01N21/85

摘要： A system for determining the asphaltene content of crude oil includes a first optical flow cell, a first spectrometer operably associated with the first optical flow cell, and a mixer in fluid communication with the first optical flow cell. The system further includes a crude oil injection/metering device configured to receive the crude oil, the crude oil injection/metering device being in fluid communication with the first optical flow cell; a titrant injection/metering device in fluid communication with the mixer, the titrant injection/metering device configured to receive a titrant; and a filtration unit in fluid communication with the mixer. The system further includes a second optical flow cell in fluid communication with the filtration unit, and a second spectrometer operably associated with the second optical flow cell.

摘要翻译： 用于确定原油的沥青质含量的系统包括第一光学流通池，可操作地与第一光学流动池相关联的第一光谱仪和与第一光学流动池流体连通的混合器。 该系统还包括被配置为接收原油的原油注入/计量装置，原油注入/计量装置与第一光学流动池流体连通; 与混合器流体连通的滴定剂注射/计量装置，配置成接收滴定剂的滴定剂注射/计量装置; 以及与所述混合器流体连通的过滤单元。 该系统还包括与过滤单元流体连通的第二光学流动池和可操作地与第二光学流动池相关联的第二光谱仪。

公开(公告)号：US20110292382A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US12790927

申请日：2010-05-31

申请人： Farshid Mostowfi ,  Abdel M. Kharrat ,  Kentaro Indo

发明人： Farshid Mostowfi ,  Abdel M. Kharrat ,  Kentaro Indo

IPC分类号： G01N1/10

CPC分类号： G01N33/2823 ,  B01L3/5027 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G01N21/314 ,  G01N21/85

摘要： A system for determining the asphaltene content of crude oil includes a first optical flow cell, a first spectrometer operably associated with the first optical flow cell, and a mixer in fluid communication with the first optical flow cell. The system further includes a crude oil injection/metering device configured to receive the crude oil, the crude oil injection/metering device being in fluid communication with the first optical flow cell; a titrant injection/metering device in fluid communication with the mixer, the titrant injection/metering device configured to receive a titrant; and a filtration unit in fluid communication with the mixer. The system further includes a second optical flow cell in fluid communication with the filtration unit, and a second spectrometer operably associated with the second optical flow cell.

摘要翻译： 用于确定原油的沥青质含量的系统包括第一光学流通池，可操作地与第一光学流动池相关联的第一光谱仪和与第一光学流动池流体连通的混合器。 该系统还包括被配置为接收原油的原油注入/计量装置，原油注入/计量装置与第一光学流动池流体连通; 与混合器流体连通的滴定剂注射/计量装置，配置成接收滴定剂的滴定剂注射/计量装置; 以及与所述混合器流体连通的过滤单元。 该系统还包括与过滤单元流体连通的第二光学流动池和可操作地与第二光学流动池相关联的第二光谱仪。

公开(公告)号：US20100017135A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12533292

申请日：2009-07-31

申请人： Farshid Mostowfi

发明人： Farshid Mostowfi

IPC分类号： G01V5/04

CPC分类号： G01N33/2823 ,  B01L3/502784 ,  B01L9/527 ,  B01L2300/0654 ,  B01L2300/0887 ,  B01L2400/0463 ,  B01L2400/0487 ,  G01L11/02 ,  G01N25/02

摘要： Methods and related systems are described for measuring fluid pressure in a microchannel. A number of flexible membranes are positioned at locations along the microchannel such that pressure of the fluid in the microchannel causes a deformation of the membranes. An optical sensing system adapted and positioned to detect deformation of the membranes that thereby determine the pressure of the fluid flowing in the microchannel at a number of locations along the microchannel.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于测量微通道中的流体压力的方法和相关系统。 许多柔性膜位于微通道的位置处，使得微通道中的流体的压力引起膜的变形。 一种光学感测系统，其适于和定位成检测膜的变形，从而确定沿着微通道的多个位置在微通道中流动的流体的压力。

公开(公告)号：US10107728B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-23

申请号：US13984852

申请日：2011-02-11

申请人： Farshid Mostowfi ,  Anil Singh ,  Kurt Schmidt ,  Rob Fisher

发明人： Farshid Mostowfi ,  Anil Singh ,  Kurt Schmidt ,  Rob Fisher

IPC分类号： G01N1/40 ,  B01D3/06 ,  B01D1/00 ,  B01D1/30 ,  G01N30/12

摘要： 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.

公开(公告)号：US08340913B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12533305

申请日：2009-07-31

申请人： Farshid Mostowfi ,  Younes Belahnech

发明人： Farshid Mostowfi ,  Younes Belahnech

IPC分类号： G01N15/08

CPC分类号： G01N33/2823 ,  B01L3/502784 ,  B01L9/527 ,  B01L2300/0654 ,  B01L2300/0887 ,  B01L2400/0463 ,  B01L2400/0487 ,  E21B49/00 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N15/1484 ,  G01N35/08 ,  G01N2015/0011 ,  G01N2035/00148 ,  G01N2035/00514

摘要： Methods and related systems are described for analyzing phase properties in a microfluidic device. A fluid is introduced under pressure into microchannel, and phase states of the fluid are optically detected at a number of locations along the microchannel. Gas and liquid phases of the fluid are distinguished based on a plurality of digital images of the fluid in the microchannel. Bi-level images can be generated based on the digital images, and the fraction of liquid or gas in the fluid can be estimated versus pressure based on the bi-level images. Properties such as bubble point values and/or a phase volume distribution ratio versus pressure for the fluid are can be estimated based on the detected phase states of the fluid.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于分析微流体装置中的相位特性的方法和相关系统。 在压力下将流体引入微通道中，并且在沿着微通道的多个位置处光学地检测流体的相态。 基于微通道中的流体的多个数字图像来区分流体的气相和液相。 可以基于数字图像生成双层图像，并且可以基于双层图像估计流体中液体或气体的分数与压力的关系。 可以基于检测到的流体的相态来估计诸如泡点值和/或相体积分布比对流体压力的性质。

公开(公告)号：US20110030466A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12867444

申请日：2009-02-07

申请人： Farshid Mostowfi

发明人： Farshid Mostowfi

IPC分类号： G01N33/28

CPC分类号： G01N33/2823 ,  B01L3/502784 ,  B01L9/527 ,  B01L2300/0654 ,  B01L2300/0887 ,  B01L2400/0463 ,  B01L2400/0487 ,  G01L11/02 ,  G01N25/02

摘要： A microfluidic apparatus for measuring thermo-physical properties of a reservoir fluid includes a first substrate defining a microchannel, an entrance well, and an exit well. The microchannel extends between and is in fluid communication with the entrance well and the exit well. The apparatus further includes a second substrate attached to the first substrate to form a microfluidic device. The second substrate defines an entrance passageway in fluid communication with the entrance well and an exit passageway in fluid communication with the exit well. The entrance passageway is configured to receive the reservoir fluid under pressure. A method of measuring thermo-physical properties of a reservoir fluid includes introducing the fluid under pressure into a microchannel and determining the thermo-physical properties of the fluid based upon the size and concentration of the bubbles formed as the fluid flows through the microchannel.

摘要翻译： 用于测量储存器流体的热物理性质的微流体装置包括限定微通道的第一基板，入口孔和出口孔。 微通道在入口井和出口井之间延伸并且与入口井和出口井流体连通。 该装置还包括附接到第一基底的第二基底以形成微流体装置。 第二基板限定与入口井流体连通的入口通道和与出口井流体连通的出口通道。 入口通道构造成在压力下接收储液器。 测量储层流体的热物理性质的方法包括将压力下的流体引入微通道中，并且基于当流体流过微通道时形成的气泡的尺寸和浓度确定流体的热物理性质。

公开(公告)号：US20090326827A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12533305

申请日：2009-07-31

申请人： Farshid Mostowfi ,  Younes Belahnech

发明人： Farshid Mostowfi ,  Younes Belahnech

IPC分类号： G01V1/40

CPC分类号： G01N33/2823 ,  B01L3/502784 ,  B01L9/527 ,  B01L2300/0654 ,  B01L2300/0887 ,  B01L2400/0463 ,  B01L2400/0487 ,  E21B49/00 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N15/1484 ,  G01N35/08 ,  G01N2015/0011 ,  G01N2035/00148 ,  G01N2035/00514

摘要： Methods and related systems are described for analyzing phase properties in a microfluidic device. A fluid is introduced under pressure into microchannel, and phase states of the fluid are optically detected at a number of locations along the microchannel. Gas and liquid phases of the fluid are distinguished based on a plurality of digital images of the fluid in the microchannel. Bi-level images can be generated based on the digital images, and the fraction of liquid or gas in the fluid can be estimated versus pressure based on the bi-level images. Properties such as bubble point values and/or a phase volume distribution ratio versus pressure for the fluid are can be estimated based on the detected phase states of the fluid.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于分析微流体装置中的相位特性的方法和相关系统。 在压力下将流体引入微通道中，并且在沿着微通道的多个位置处光学地检测流体的相态。 基于微通道中的流体的多个数字图像来区分流体的气相和液相。 可以基于数字图像生成双层图像，并且可以基于双层图像估计流体中液体或气体的分数与压力的关系。 可以基于检测到的流体的相态来估计诸如泡点值和/或相体积分布比对流体压力的性质。