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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2019
Filed:
Aug. 24, 2017
Monica A. Canalizo-hernandez, Houston, TX (US);
Dennis R. Enning, Spring, TX (US);
Gary L. Mcdonald, Friendswood, TX (US);
Monica A. Canalizo-Hernandez, Houston, TX (US);
Dennis R. Enning, Spring, TX (US);
Gary L. McDonald, Friendswood, TX (US);
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, Spring, TX (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for testing a core rock sample for reservoir souring. The apparatus includes first and second pumps, and a piston cell associated with each of the first and second pumps. Each piston cell has a first portion and a second portion divided by a movable piston such that the second portion is fluidly sealed from the first portion. Each piston cell is configured to receive fluid pumped by its respective pump into the first portion thereof. A core holder is sized to receive and maintain a core rock sample at a desired pressure and temperature. The second portions of each of the piston cells are fluidly connected to the core holder.