PVT System

The study of thermo-physical properties of fluids such as phase behavior, density, viscosity, etc.
under varying conditions of pressure, temperature and volume is commonly known as PVT
studies. The fully visual Fluid Eval PVT system performs hydrocarbon phase behavior studies at
reservoir-representative conditions of pressure & temperature. Characterized by a full visual cell,
the apparatus warrants excellent reliability on black oil, volatile oil & gas condensate samples.
The full visual cell is particularly suited for studies requiring visual monitoring of the
hydrocarbon sample, e.g. swelling tests, volatile oil studies and gas condensates studies etc. The
system uses an embedded high-pressure pump to control and monitor the pressure and volume of
the reservoir fluid in the cell. A single cell is employed for both oil & gas condensates studies.
For oil studies, the cell is in the upright position whereas for gas condensate studies, it is inverted
to maximize the dew point detection efficiency. A motorized rocking mechanism or system
permits to rock the cell for faster recombination and also put the cell in the correct position
before the fluid volume measurement takes place. A video camera system records continuously
the gas/liquid interface and measures the volume of retrograde condensate during gas condensate
studies. A magnetic coupled stirrer mounted inside the sample chamber provides efficient fluid
mixing and ensures fast equilibrium of sample phases. Homogeneous sample heating is
generated by heating cartridges embedded in the cell body.

FEATURES
Pressure / volume: 10,000 psi /400 ml (Visual Fluid Eval model).
25,000 psi / 250 ml (HP Visual Fluid Eval model).
Maximum Temperature Range: up to 190C.
Temperature regulation: 0.5C.
Volume: 500 mL.
Visual volume: 500 mL.
Measurements accuracy: Pressure 0.1 % of full scale, Temperature +/- 0.2oC, Volume 0.1 ml.
Liquid deposit accuracy: 0.005 ml.
Pressure: 0.1 bar.
Power supply: 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

SPECIFICATION
The PVT system should include:
High pressure (up to 25,000 psi, High temperature ambient to 180C) PVT cell.
Computer-based data acquisition and control software (PVT Simulation software i.e.,
Fluidworks) and processing system.
Constant temperature control system.
Detection in both oil & gas condensate studies.
Large cell volumes.
Flexible or versatile designed for operator safety.
Optional modules for measuring density, viscosity.
Magnetic stirring system.
Rotating cell system and rocking mechanism at any angle.
 Gasometry and Gas Oil Ratio (GOR): Gasometer with GOR measurement system.
Video camera system.
Hydrocarbon Compositional Analyzer with two 7890-A gas chromatographs and Cryoscopy.
Single phase 220 VAC 50/60 Hz 10 A.
Volume of PVT cell: 100 to 200 ml.
Sample Preparation: Heating Trolley for liquid & gas cylinder, Gas & Oil Sample Restoration
apparatus, Mixer cylinder and Recombination cell apparatus.
Sampling Accessories: PVT surface separator sampling kit, Bottom hole sampler, High & low
pressure piston sample cylinder, Single phase sample cylinder, Gas sample cylinder.
Ancillary equipment: Viscometer, Densitometer, Vacuum pumps, Transfer pump, Transfer
bench, Gas booster, Cold trap, High-flow pumping apparatus, High-pressure lines, Balance, Lab
glassware, Fittings & spare parts.
Phase state processing software and Cooling System are also needed.
Power Supply Back Up: uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is needed.

APPLICATIONS
Perform complete PVT study on oil & volatile oil; Constant Composition Expansion (CCE),
Differential vaporisation at constant temperature, Separation tests (several stages at different
temperatures).
Perform complete PVT study on gas condensate with high GOR (Constant mass depletion &
Constant volume depletion).
Visual cell: Visual phase boundary. Operator can visualise the production of condensates
during gas condensates studies and monitor GOR during oil tests.
Very high accuracy of phase detection.
Mercury free equipment with H2S resistant.
Measure bubble or dew point and gas/liquid interface.
Viscometer and densitometer: for fluid HP properties .

BENEFITS
Full sample visibility for greater operational capability.
Constant temperature control system and Sub-ambient temperature control
Mercury-free design.
Minimum dead volume.
Embedded pump for precise pressure control and volume measurement.
Magnetic driven stirrer for rapid phase equilibrium.
Motorized piston displacement pump and Motorized rocking system for cell positioning.
Stirring by magnetic coupling.
High temperature pressure transducer with extreme accuracy.
Automatic valves and control cabinet.
Calibrated pressure sensor & temperature sensor.
CCD digital video camera system for recording PVT experiments in real time.
Hydrocarbon Compositional Analysis and Cryoscopy: HC analysis up to C36, Cryoscopy or
Cryette for total molecular weight determination.