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We offer solutions for the oil industry for the optimisation of hydrocarbon exploration, production and refining.
We are specialists in the physicochemical characterisation of any type of hydrocarbon and its displacement in the porous medium, covering wide ranges of temperature and pressure, as well as in the research and development of chemical synthesis of various additives; in functionality testing of chemical products and analytical tests for monitoring refining processes.
We implement different tests for the development of methodologies that have successfully met the needs of our clients.
Laboratory capabilities
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Gas chromatograph.
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PVT cell with solid detection system.
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Reservoir sample conditioning cell.
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Vibrating-tube densimeters.
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Electromagnetic viscometers.
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High-temperature, high-pressure transitometers.
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Stabinger densimeter–viscometer.
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Equipment for determining asphaltene precipitation rate.
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Rheometers.
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Foam meters.
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Permeameters.
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Thermogravimetric balance.
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Static–analytical equilibrium cell.
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Tensiometers.
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Contact angle meters.
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Zetameters for liquids and solids.
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Parr reactors.
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Glass reactors for synthesis.
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Desalting column.
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Dynamic evaluators for corrosion and blistering.
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Amott cells.
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Lubricity equipment for diesel and conductivity meters.
Types of tests
Research tests
and studies
Foaming, gas solubility
in liquids
Light, intermediate and heavy
Studies of formation damage due to precipitation and organic matter deposits
Of heavy petroleum fractions.
Determination of rheological properties
Foam stability
Determination of fluid resistance factor
Determination of critical micelle concentration
Design, construction and commissioning of devices for studies in the oil industry
Upstream
Characterisation of Synthetic and Natural Materials
Characterisation of the chemical composition of materials.
Petrophysics and PVT Analysis
Studies of geological, petrophysical and dynamic characteristics for storage control.
Organic Geochemistry
Identification of fluid heterogeneities.
Hydrocarbon Production and Corrosion Control
Solutions to internal and external corrosion problems in oil industry facilities.
Well Drilling, Completion and Maintenance
Determines geostress, casing pipe settlement (PSs), hole geometry.
Hydrocarbon Recovery
Study of primary, secondary and enhanced recovery processes under reservoir conditions.
Downstream
Pilot Plants and Catalyst Scaling
Scaling of catalytic materials; evaluation of processes in microplants and microsystem materials.
Environmental Analysis
Determination of metals by atomic absorption, analysis of the Stiff and Davis stability index.
Chemical Analysis
Technologies to maintain and increase hydrocarbon production, ensuring a constant flow.
Thermodynamics and Chemical Synthesis
Determination of physicochemical properties, phase equilibrium, and chemical equilibrium.
Physical Analysis
Optimisation of industrial process performance, focusing on increasing production.
Combustion Systems
Assessment of the fossil fuel combustion process, mitigating its environmental impact.
