18294642. AGE DIFFERENTIATION OF CRUDE OILS USING CHEMICAL FOSSIL ASSEMBLAGE simplified abstract (ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company)
Contents
- 1 AGE DIFFERENTIATION OF CRUDE OILS USING CHEMICAL FOSSIL ASSEMBLAGE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AGE DIFFERENTIATION OF CRUDE OILS USING CHEMICAL FOSSIL ASSEMBLAGE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about Age Differentiation of Hydrocarbon Samples
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
AGE DIFFERENTIATION OF CRUDE OILS USING CHEMICAL FOSSIL ASSEMBLAGE
Organization Name
ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company
Inventor(s)
Chun Zhu of The Woodlands TX (US)
Muhammad Asif of The Woodlands TX (US)
Zhibin Wei of Sugar Land TX (US)
AGE DIFFERENTIATION OF CRUDE OILS USING CHEMICAL FOSSIL ASSEMBLAGE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18294642 titled 'AGE DIFFERENTIATION OF CRUDE OILS USING CHEMICAL FOSSIL ASSEMBLAGE
Simplified Explanation
Age differentiation of hydrocarbon samples can be achieved by analyzing a chemical fossil assemblage. This involves determining the source facies, identifying age biomarkers, and estimating the age of the sample based on the comparison.
Key Features and Innovation
- Determining source facies for a hydrocarbon sample
- Using a chemical fossil assemblage model to identify candidate chemical fossil assemblages and age biomarkers
- Measuring concentration of age biomarkers in the sample to create an age biomarker fingerprint
- Estimating the age of the hydrocarbon sample based on the comparison with candidate chemical fossil assemblages
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in the oil and gas industry for age dating of hydrocarbon samples, environmental studies, and geological research.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the challenge of accurately determining the age of hydrocarbon samples, which is crucial for various industries and research fields.
Benefits
- Accurate age estimation of hydrocarbon samples
- Improved understanding of geological processes
- Enhanced environmental studies and resource management
Commercial Applications
- Oil and gas exploration and production
- Environmental monitoring and remediation
- Geological research and studies
Questions about Age Differentiation of Hydrocarbon Samples
How can this technology benefit the oil and gas industry?
This technology can help in accurately dating hydrocarbon samples, which is essential for exploration and production activities.
What are the potential applications of age differentiation of hydrocarbon samples in environmental studies?
This technology can be used to study the impact of hydrocarbon contamination on the environment and assess remediation efforts effectively.
Original Abstract Submitted
Age differentiation of hydrocarbon samples may be achieved using a chemical fossil assemblage approach. For example, a method may comprise: determining a source facies for a hydrocarbon sample; inputting the source facies into a chemical fossil assemblage model; determining, using the chemical fossil assemblage model, one or more candidate chemical fossil assemblages and corresponding age biomarkers for the hydrocarbon sample based on the source facies; measuring a concentration or a related value of corresponding age biomarkers in the hydrocarbon sample to yield an age biomarker fingerprint; inputting the age biomarker fingerprint into a chemical fossil assemblage model; comparing the age biomarker fingerprint to the one or more candidate chemical fossil assemblages using the chemical fossil assemblage model; and estimating an age of the hydrocarbon sample based on the comparison.
