18070046. MULTI-COLUMN GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY FOR ANALYSIS OF A FORMATION SAMPLE simplified abstract (Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.)

MULTI-COLUMN GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY FOR ANALYSIS OF A FORMATION SAMPLE

Organization Name

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Mathew Dennis Rowe of Houston TX (US)

Jhanvi Manishkumar Kevadiya of Houston TX (US)

MULTI-COLUMN GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY FOR ANALYSIS OF A FORMATION SAMPLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18070046 titled 'MULTI-COLUMN GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY FOR ANALYSIS OF A FORMATION SAMPLE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an apparatus for multi-column gas chromatography analysis of a formation sample, including a sample injector, primary and secondary columns, detectors, and a controller.

• Gas chromatography instrument with sample injector, primary column, secondary column valve, primary detector, heart cutting unit, secondary column, and secondary detector.
• Controller to control the secondary column valve based on trigger events to output hydrocarbons to the heart cutting unit for further analysis.

Potential Applications

The technology can be used in oil and gas exploration to analyze hydrocarbon samples from formations, helping in identifying specific hydrocarbons and isomers present.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in accurately analyzing complex hydrocarbon mixtures by separating out specific components for detailed analysis, improving the understanding of formation samples.

Benefits

The apparatus provides precise analysis of hydrocarbon samples, allowing for better characterization of formations and identification of specific hydrocarbons and isomers present.

Potential Commercial Applications

Commercial applications include oil and gas exploration companies utilizing this technology for detailed analysis of formation samples to optimize drilling and production processes.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be traditional gas chromatography instruments used in the oil and gas industry for analyzing hydrocarbon samples. However, the specific configuration of the multi-column system with a heart cutting unit for isomer analysis may be a novel aspect of this technology.

How does this technology compare to traditional gas chromatography instruments in terms of analysis speed and accuracy?

This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional gas chromatography instruments in terms of analysis speed and accuracy. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the performance differences between the two systems.

What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this multi-column gas chromatography system in field operations?

The article does not address potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology in field operations. Factors such as system complexity, maintenance requirements, and cost-effectiveness could be important considerations that need to be explored further.

Original Abstract Submitted

Embodiments of multi-column gas chromatography for analysis of a formation sample are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a gas chromatography instrument and a controller. The gas chromatography instrument comprises a sample injector; a primary column to separate out a hydrocarbon subset; a secondary column valve coupled to the primary column; a primary detector configured to analyze the hydrocarbons of the subset; a heart cutting unit coupled to the secondary column valve and configured to cut, from the subset, at least one isomer having a weight greater than a threshold; a secondary column coupled to an output of the heart cutting unit configured to separate out the at least one isomer; and a secondary detector configured to analyze the at least one isomer. The controller controls the secondary column valve to output the hydrocarbons to the heart cutting unit in response to at least one trigger event.