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SapphireLab® Pro Plus
Capabilities & Differentiators
Comprehensive Reservoir Fluid Analysis: Integrated platform for PVT, constant composition expansion (CCE) for oil and retrograde gas condensate systems, oil swelling, and related phase behavior studies. High-Pressure, High-Temperature Performance: Accurately reproduces reservoir conditions for black oils, gas condensates, and complex fluid systems. Configurable for Sour Service – Engineered to safely accommodate H₂S- and CO₂-rich samples without compromising performance or safety. Direct Visualization & Quantitative Data: Enables real-time imaging of phase boundaries, fluid interactions, and gas solubility effects. Minimum Miscibility Pressure (MMP) Testing: Rapidly determines miscibility conditions for EOR gas injection strategies - in stark contrast with slimtube test. Wax and Asphaltene Measurement – Detect and characterize precipitation, deposition, and stability thresholds under HPHT conditions. Fast, Repeatable, and Reliable: Standardized protocols and microfluidic precision reduce turnaround time while ensuring reproducibility. Reservoir Simulation Support: Supplies accurate inputs for predictive modeling, reserves estimation, and production planning.
Primary Use Cases
PVT & Phase Behavior Studies: Characterize fluid properties under representative pressure and temperature conditions. Constant Composition Expansion (CCE): Quantify volumetric response of reservoir fluids during pressure depletion. Minimum Miscibility Pressure (MMP): Identify miscibility points for optimizing gas injection strategies in EOR. Oil Swelling Tests: Evaluate swelling, gas solubility, and compositional shifts when exposed to injection gases. Wax & Asphaltene Studies – Assess precipitation, deposition risks, and flow assurance challenges for reliable production planning. Reservoir Modeling & Forecasting: Deliver robust experimental data to refine reservoir simulation and production planning.
Specifications
Maximum Pressure
1,034 bar/15,000 psi
Maximum Temperature
200 °C / 390 °F
Live Oil Support
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Dimensions
91W × 81D × 165H cm / 36W × 32D × 65H in
Weight
386 kg / 850 lbs
Chip Holder Type
Liquid Confined
System Cooling
Optional
Pumps
4 × High-precision syringe pumps, 1,034 bar (15,000 psi)
Pressure Sensors
7
Sample Cylinders
4 × 50 ml
Density/Viscosity Sensor
Included
Sour Service
Optional
Microscope
Upright epifluorescence microscope with motorized stage
Light Source
Cooled LED light source with adjustable output
Camera
CMOS 7 MP sensor, 300–1100 nm, 16-bit, mono
Computer
Included, RAM ECC 32GB, RAID1 1TB, core i9 min