Single-phase Sample Bottle (SSB) Oilphase

A mercury-free sample cylinder for monophasic PVT sample transportation and storage.

DESCRIPTION
This pressure-compensating high pressure sample cylinder is used
for mercury-free transfers of samples from the Single-phase
Reservoir Sampler (SRS), as well as monophasic surface sampling
from the wellhead during production testing operations. Oil,
condensate or formation water samples transported and stored in
the SSB are maintained at a pressure above bubble point or
reservoir pressure, depending on the nature of the study to be
performed at the PVT laboratory. A nitrogen charged chamber
provides the pressure compensation and the statutory gas cap
required for safe shipping of pressurised liquids.

FEATURES
• Positive Displacement Operation
Allows controlled uncontaminated PVT sampling without sample
flashing.
• Pressure compensation (Single-phase)
Maintains the sample at virgin pressure, all the way to the
laboratory, using a nitrogen gas cap to meet shipping
regulations.
• Mercury (Hg) Free
No mercury is required whether transferring bottomhole
samples or sampling from surface process lines.
• Valves Incorporated in End Caps
Non-rotating valve tip for repeatable low torque high pressure
sealing.

BENEFITS
• Sample Transportation Without Phase Change
Truly representative samples are now possible for studies which
require a sample in virgin condition.
• Minimal Dead Volume
Inset valves and matching pistons and agitation rings keep dead
ReservoirFluid
Reservoir Fluid
volume at less than 0.5% of the sample volume.
• Safe Operation Water/Glycol
Water/Glycol

Valves can be operated without removing protective caps and Nitrogen

Nitrogen
neither personnel nor equipment are exposed to Hg.

APPLICATIONS
SPECIFICATION
All PVT and Formation Water Studies which need a monophasic
Length: 31.5”/0.8 m
sample such as asphaltene and pH analysis.
Weight: 61 lb/ 28 kg Boxed
Heavy Oil sampling where monophasic sampling avoids the often
Maximum OD: 3.25”/0.083 m
difficult and time consuming task of recombining the heavy oil in the field.
Sample Capacity: 37 cu. in./ 600 cc
Gas Condensate sampling where maintaining a downhole sample
Compensation Capacity: 7.31cu. in./120 cc
above the dew point may be the only valid method of representative
Test Pressure: 22,500 psi
sampling.
Working Pressure: 15,000 psi
Working Temperature: 392˚F/ 200˚C
NON-REACTIVE SINGLE-PHASE SAMPLE
Material: 17/4 pH Stainless Steel
BOTTLE (NSB)
Service: Sour
An NSB is also available that can be used in conjunction with the Design Code: BS 5500
NRS. A similar Teflon based coating is applied to the sample Certifying Authority: Lloyds/ US D.O.T approved
chamber lending it the same inert properties as the NRS.
SSB CL SSB C 01 V.1 OCTOBER 1998
 Conventional Sample Bottle (CSB) Oilphase
A mercury-free sample cylinder for routine PVT sample transportation and storage.

DESCRIPTION
This high pressure sample cylinder is used for mercury-free transfers of
samples from the Single-phase Reservoir Sampler, as well as surface
sampling from both the wellhead and the well test separator during
production testing operations. Oil or condensate samples transported
and stored in the CSB are depressurised to below bubble point to create
a gas cap for safe shipping and are subsequently recombined in the
laboratory for routine PVT analysis.

FEATURES
• Positive Displacement Operation
Allows controlled uncontaminated PVT sampling without sample
flashing.

• Sample Agitation Ring

Large mass profiled to agitate the sample during bubble point
determination.

• Mercury (Hg) Free

No mercury is required whether transferring bottom hole samples or
sampling from surface process lines.

• Valves Incorporated in End Caps

Non-rotating valve tip for repeatable low torque high pressure
sealing.

BENEFITS
• Minimal Dead Volume
Inset valves, matching pistons and agitation rings keep dead volume
at less than 0.5% of the sample volume.

• Safe Operation
Valves can be operated without removing protective caps and
neither personnel nor equipment are exposed to Hg.
Reservoir Fluid

Water/Glycol
Reservoir Fluid
APPLICATIONS
Nitrogen
Water/Glycol
All PVT and Formation Water Studies which need a diphasic sample.

SPECIFICATION
NON-REACTIVE SAMPLE BOTTLE (NCB) Length: 27.0”/0.61 m
An NCB is also available that can be used in conjunction with the NRS. Weight: 55 lb/ 25 kg boxed
A similar teflon based coating is applied to the sample chamber lending Max. OD: 3.25”/0.083 m
it the same inert properties as the NRS. Sample capacity: 32 cu. in./600 cc
Test pressure: 22,500 psi
Working pressure: 15,000 psi
Working Temperature: 392°F/ 200°C
Material: 17/4 pH Stainless Steel
Service: Sour
Design code: BS 5500
Certifying Authority: Lloyds/ US D.O.T approved

CSB CL CSB C 01 V.2 MAY 2000

 20L Gas Sample Bottle (GSB) Oilphase

DESCRIPTION
Gas sample bottles are used principally for sampling from the well
test separator during production testing operations. During oil, gas
condensate and wet gas testing, separator gas samples are matched
with an oil or condensate sample taken at the same separator
conditions for recombination at a later stage in the PVT Laboratory.

FEATURES
l Large Volume
ensures sufficient gas from a single sample for a full PVT
recombination study under most separator conditions.

l No welds
for ease of inspection and maintenance
l Vacuum filled
Samples are taken by pre evacuation, purging and allowing to
fill to line or separator pressure

BENEFITS
l Lightweight
Made from aluminium for ease of handling and lower
transportation costs as well as being up to 40% lighter than
comparable steel cylinders
l Resistant
Made of Aluminium so strong, resistant to corrosion and fatigue

Gas

APPLICATIONS
All separator PVT recombination sampling. Occasional sampling of
large separator oil volumes for core fluid studies.

* For sampling low levels of H2 S without losses the GSB can be

supplied, by special request, with a teflon based coating.

SPECIFICATION
Length*: 48”/1.23 m
Weight*: 71 lb/32 kg
Max. OD*: 13”/0.32 m
Height*: 12”/0.30 m
Sample Capacity: 4.4 Gallons/20 L
Test Pressure: 4350 psi @ 60°C
2465 psi @ 100°C
Working Pressure: 2900 psi
Material: Aluminium alloy
Service: Sour
Design Code: BS5045
Certifying Authority Lloyds Register
* Boxed weights and dimensions

GSB CL GSB C 01 V.2 MAY 2000

 2.5 Gallon Gas Sample Bottle Oilphase
A sample cylinder for separator and process line sample transportation and storage.

DESCRIPTION
Gas sample bottles are used principally for sampling from the well
test separator during production testing operations. During oil, gas
condensate and wet gas testing, separator gas samples are matched
with an oil or condensate sample taken at the same separator
conditions for recombination at a later stage in the PVT laboratory.

FEATURES
• Large Volume
Sufficient gas volume from a single sample for a full PVT
recombination study under most separator conditions.

• No welds
Inspection and maintenance of bottles is simple.

• Vacuum filled
Samples are taken by pre-evacuation, purging and allowing to
fill to line or separator pressure.

BENEFITS
• Transportation
Bottles are certified for safe and legal transportation of
hydrocarbon gas.

• Number of samples
Fewer samples can be taken without reducing the sample
volume.

APPLICATIONS
Bottle can be used for separator PVT recombination samples or for
the occasional sampling of large volumes of separator oil for core
fluid studies.

SPECIFICATION
Length: 39”/ 1m
Weight: 43 lbs/ 19.5 kg Gas
Gas

Max. OD: 6.63”/ 0.017 m

Sample Capacity: 578 cu. in./ 9471 cc
Test Pressure: 3,000 psi
Working Pressure: 1,800 psi
Working Temperature: 250˚F/ 120˚C
Material of Construction: 304 Stainless Steel
Service: Sour
Design Code: DOT 3A
Certifying Authority: US D.O.T

HOK CL HOK C 01 V.1 OCTOBER 1998

 Dead Oil and Water Containers Oilphase

DESCRIPTION FEATURES
To complete any production testing sampling programme a • All containers are IATA approved for airfreight of Group 1
variety of dead liquid samples are collected for the analysis of liquids
produced water, refinery product assays and production testing
• Includes all outer packaging and labelling where appropriate
for wax, asphaltene and hydrate formation prediction. The
selection of the right shipping container is crucial to ensuring the
sample is still representative when it reaches the laboratory and
to avoiding delays in the transportation if the container does not BENEFITS
meet the requirements of the dangerous goods regulations.
Oilphase have the experience in transporting hundreds of • Documentation prepared by experienced sampling specialists
reservoir fluid samples around the world every year by air, sea • Samples ready for dangerous goods shipment at the wellsite
and road.

APPLICATIONS
• All wellhead, process line and separator surface sampling
operations which require safe shipment of samples of
stabilised hydrocarbon liquids, water and sand.

SPECIFICATIONS
Container Type Length Width Height
205 Litre plastic-lined Drum n/a 58 cm/22.8” 88cm/34.7”
110 Litre Stainless Steel Drum n/a 42.5 cm/16.7” 52 cm20.5”
25 Litre Steel Drum n/a 27.5 cm/10.8” 47 cm/18.5”
11 Litre Steel Drum n/a 21 cm/8.3” 41 cm/16.1”
5 Litre Steel Drum n/a 21 cm/8.3” 22 cm/8.7”
1 Litre Steel Drum* n/a 15.2 cm/6” 35.5 cm/14”
5 litre Plastic Jerrican* 19.5 cm/7.7” 14.5 cm/5.7” 30.5 cm/12”
1 litre Plastic Bottle* 15.2 cm/6” 15.2 cm/6” 35.5 cm/14”
1 Litre Glass Container* 15.2 cm/6” 15.2 cm/6” 35.5 cm/14”

DOL CL DOL C 01 V.1 OCTOBER 1998

 1000cc Oil Sample Bottle Oilphase
A sample cylinder for separator and process line sample transportation and storage.

DESCRIPTION
This medium pressure sample cylinder is used for mercury-free
liquid surface sampling from the well test separator and process
lines during production testing operations. During oil, gas
condensate and wet gas testing, separator gas samples are matched
with an oil or condensate sample taken at the same separator
conditions for recombination at a later stage in the PVT laboratory.

FEATURES
• Positive Displacement Operation
Allows controlled uncontaminated PVT sampling without sample
flashing.

• Gravity Mixer
Mixes the sample thoroughly prior to sub sampling for analysis.

• DOT Approved
DOT Exemption No. DOT-E 7657

• Magnetic piston tracker

Indicates the position of the piston during sampling operations.

BENEFITS
• Minimal Dead Volume
Inset valves and matching pistons and agitation rings keep dead
volume at less than 0.5% of the sample volume.

• Safe Operation
Neither personnel nor equipment are exposed to Hg and
cylinder has pressure relief mechanism to avoid over-pressure.

• Sampling Conditions Maintained

Samples can be shipped safely at separator or pipeline
conditions.

APPLICATIONS
All PVT and formation water studies which need a diphasic sample
from medium pressure separator and process lines. Reservoir
Reservoir Flu
Fluid

Nitrogen
Nitrogen

SPECIFICATION
Length: 34”/ 0.864 m
Weight: 33 lb/ 15 kg
Max. OD: 3”/ 0.07 m
Sample Capacity: 61 cu. in./ 1000cc
Test Pressure: 3,600 psi
Working Pressure: 1,800 psi
Working Temperature: 280˚F/ 130˚C
Material of Construction: 316 Stainless Steel
Service: Sour
Design Code: DOT 3E
Certifying Authority: US D.O.T

WLK CL WLK C 01 V.1 OCTOBER 1998

 1 Gallon Gas Sample Bottle Oilphase
A sample cylinder for separator and process line sample transportation and storage.

DESCRIPTION
Gas sample bottles are used principally for sampling from the well
test separator during production testing operations. During oil, gas
condensate and wet gas testing, separator gas samples are matched
with an oil or condensate sample taken at the same separator
conditions for recombination at a later stage in the PVT Laboratory.

FEATURES
• Large Volume
Ensures sufficient gas from a single sample for a full PVT
recombination study under most separator conditions.
• No welds
Inspection and maintenance of bottles is simple.
• Vacuum filled
Samples are taken by pre-evacuation, purging and allowing to
fill to line or separator pressure.

BENEFITS
• Transportation
Bottles are certified for safe and legal transportation of
hydrocarbon gas.
• Number of samples
Fewer samples can be taken without reducing the sample
volume.

APPLICATIONS
Bottle can be used for separator PVT recombination samples or for
the occasional sampling of large volumes of separator oil for core
fluid studies.

Gas
Gas
SPECIFICATION
Length: 36”/ 0.914 m
Weight: 21 lb/9.5 kg
Max. OD: 4”/ 0.010 m
Sample Capacity: 231 cu. in./ 3785 cc
Test Pressure: 3,000 psi
Working Pressure: 1,800 psi
Working Temperature: 250˚F/ 120˚C
Material of Construction: 304L Stainless Steel
Service: Sour
Design Code: DOT 3A
Certifying Authority: US D.O.T

WHT CL WHT C 01 V.1 OCTOBER 1998

 Single-phase Reservoir Sampler (SRS) Oilphase
An Advanced and Unique Sampling System for all Wireline Applications

DESCRIPTION
This pressure-compensating bottomhole sampling tool can be run in
strings of up to 8 tools on slickline wireline, electric line, coiled
tubing or sucker pump rods. Each tool has its own clock allowing
complete flexibility in deciding when and at what well depth
individual tools in the string take a sample.

FEATURES
• Positive Displacement Operation
Allows controlled uncontaminated reservoir sampling without
sample flashing.

• Pressure Compensation (Single-phase)

This unique design maintains the sample in a single-phase
condition above reservoir pressure as the tool is retrieved from
the hole.

• Mercury (Hg) Free

No mercury is required in running the tool or transferring the
sample.

• No Recombination Necessary
Sample is retrieved at surface in single-phase state and does not
require lengthy recombination before transfer.

BENEFITS
• Very Fast Sample Transfer
Without the necessity for sample recombination the transfer
takes minutes not hours.

• Sample Retrieval Without Phase Change Reservoir Fluid

Truly representative samples are now possible for studies which
require a sample in virgin condition. Buffer Fluid

Pressure
• Reliability Compensating Fluid

The SRS is the most reliable tool on the market and has now Nitrogen
been run on over 2,500 occasions with an unequalled success
rate.

SPECIFICATION
Length: 13’7”/4.14 m
APPLICATIONS
Weight: 77 lbs/ 35 kg
The SRS is established as the benchmark tool for all subsurface Max OD: 1.75”/0.044 m
sampling operations which require a rapid field validation of Sample capacity: 37 cu. in./600 cc
sample quality. This technology has opened up opportunities for Test pressure: 22,500 psi
studies which were not previously possible such as pressurised pH
Working pressure: 15,000 psi
measurements in formation water and asphaltene deposition
Working temperature: 392˚F/ 200˚C
analysis in oil.
Max. Time Delay: 7 days
Service: Sour
Design code: API 6A
Certifying authority: Bureau Veritas
Maintenance: S1913

SRS CL SRS C 05 V.1 OCTOBER 1998

 Single-phase Reservoir Sample (SRS) Operating Procedure Oilphase
An Advanced and Unique Sampling System for all Wireline Applications

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4

Running Postion Start Sampling Complete Sampling and Pressure Compensation
Nitrogen charge on surface primes the pressure
Close Chamber As closure is completed spool valve opens
Regulator valve opened by clock
compensating fluid Buffer fluid passes to air chamber Sample chamber full of reservoir fluid releasing pressure compensating fluid
Sample ports closed
Floating piston moved by ingress of reservoir Floating piston acts on closure device As tool is retreived temperature drops and
Mechanical clock sets opening time of regulator
fluid Fixed piston moves into sample chamber isolating sample shrinks
valve
the sample A preset pressure is maintained on the sample

Mechanical/ Mechanical locking device ensures tool cannot by the pressure compensating fluid
Electrical Clock reopen Preset pressure is determined by nitrogen

charge pressure prior to running

Air Chamber

Regulator Valve

Closure Device

Floating Piston
Sampling Ports

Fixed Piston
Spool valve

VIEW ANIMATION

Reservoir Fluid Pressure

Buffer Fluid Nitrogen
Compensating Fluid

SRS SRS OP C01-02-04-05 V.1 JULY 1999

 SRS Sample Transfer to Single-phase Sample Bottle (SSB) Oilphase

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4

Rig Up Commence Transfer Complete Transfer Create Nitrogen
Gas Cap in SSB

SRS Sample SRS Sample

Chamber Chamber

Single-phase Single-phase
Sample Bottle (SSB) Sample Bottle (SSB)
Floating Piston

Agitation
Ring

Nitrogen Piston
SRS Nitrogen
Chamber Piston

Nitrogen
Piston

High Pressure Pump High Pressure Pump

Measuring Measuring
Cylinder Cylinder

Pressure
Reservoir Fluid Nitrogen Water/Glycol
Compensating Fluid

SRS SRS TRANS C01-04 V.1 JULY 1999

 Field Transfer Unit (FTU) Oilphase
A field workstation for SRS tool preparation and pressurised sample transfer.

DESCRIPTION FEATURES
The Oilphase Field Transfer Unit is a customised field • Dedicated Hoses & Pumps for all displacement fluids
workstation for SRS tool preparation and pressurised SRS Ensures no cross contamination of samples between sample
bottomhole sample transfer into SSB and CSB sample cylinders. transfer operations.
Two air-operated high pressure pumps, for synthetic oil and
water, and a nitrogen intensifier are built into the unit allowing • Mercury (Hg) Free
a fast field rig up. Designed by a team with over 30 years of No mercury is required during transfer of bottomhole
bottomhole sampling experience, the FTU supports the SRS samples.
bottomhole sampler and sample bottle together, with the • Sample Validation Cell
minimum of new connections to be installed and tested before Field bubble point/sample validation is performed using a
commencing the transfer. constant volume cell (2 cc) connected to a calibrated dial test
gauge of suitable range. This cell removes the risk of error
and ensures that identical volumes are progressively removed
during decompression. Combined with the agitation
BENEFITS
movement of the sample bottle on the swivel, the system
Safe Operation provides rapid and reliable field bubble point determination.
With the minimum of high pressure connections to be made up
• All Stainless Steel Construction
and retested for each transfer.
No contamination of samples through corrosion of lines and
ease of field maintenance.
Fast Sample Transfer
Sample transfers can be performed in less than one hour with no • High Pressure Quick-Connect Couplings
compromise on sample quality Ensure easy operation with no thread galling or cross
threads.

• High Pressure Nitrogen Intensifier

APPLICATIONS Prior to evacuation of the connection between the sampler
and sample bottle, the nitrogen booster allows pressure
Used for all SRS bottomhole sampling operations and testing to 10,000 psi without the risk of contamination, thus
occasional high pressure monophasic sampling at the wellhead. ensuring transfer integrity. It is also used to set up SRS tools.

7500

Subdivision. 50
5000 10000

2500 12500

7500
PSI

SPECIFICATION
Subdivision. 50 15000
0
5000 10000

2500 12500

PSI
Length: 41.0”/1.04 m
0 15000

Weight: 196 lb/88.9 kg

Width: 21.0”/0.533 m
Height: 26.0”/0.66 m
Test Pressure: 22,500 psi
Working Pressure: 15,000 psi
(10,000 optional)
Material: Stainless Steel
Recomm. Air Supply: 55 scfm @ 150 psi
Design Code: API 6A

FTU CL FTU C 01 V.1 OCTOBER 1998

 Data Recording Sampler (DRS) Oilphase
Digital pressure and temperature recorder for SRS bottomhole sampling operations.

DESCRIPTION
This system is used to adapt the Single-phase Reservoir Sampler
(SRS) to record the pressure and temperature in the sample chamber
during bottomhole sampling operations. The DRS is a small diameter
battery-operated pressure/temperature transducer package and
modified air chamber that can be fitted to any SRS in the bottomhole
sampling tool string. Programmed on surface before running in the
hole, the DRS provides a record from the time the tools are run in the
hole until the sample is transferred into a sample cylinder.

FEATURES
• Internal electronic P & T gauge
An internal transducer provides high accuracy pressure and
temperature readings in the SRS sample chamber using
Schlumberger Uniguage Quartz (WTQR-A).
• Records Sample chamber pressure and
temperature throughout entire operation
The P & T data is recorded on an EPROM memory
chip throughout the operation.
• Programmable data sampling rate
The data sampling rate is programmable to give complete
flexibility for any sampling programme.

BENEFITS
• Provides a quality record from the reservoir to the
sample cylinder.
For many fluid studies the P & T history of the sample is
crucial to it’s validity.
• Records an exact time of sample capture. Electronic
When flowing well conditions are close to bubble point or dew Electronic Gauge
Memory
Memory Gauge
point knowing the precise time and condition of sampling can Reservoir Fluid
Reservoir Fluid
be critical in determining if the sample is representative.
Buffer Fluid
Buffer Fluid

APPLICATIONS Pressure
Pressure
Compensating Fluid
Compensating Fluid

Nitrogen
All PVT and Formation Water Studies requiring a sample pressure Nitrogen

and temperature history from the reservoir to the sample cylinder.

SPECIFICATION
Length: 68.4” DRS Pressure Record
Weight: 22 lbs/ 10 kg Relief valve ensures tool
working
pressure is not exceeded
Max OD: 1.75”/0.044 m
Tool fires
Sample capacity: 37 cu. in./600 cc
10,000 PSI

Pressure test in Sample is pressure compensated

WL Lubricator
Start pulling out of hole
Working pressure: 18,000 psi
Working temperature: 177 °C
Running in hole, hydraulic
Max. Time Delay: 70 days pressure maintains sample
Pressure

chamber in closed position

Memory Size: 120,000 data sets (Time & P & T)
Accuracy: ±3.2 psi / ± 33°F or 0.5°C Sample is
Start Complete recovered above
sampling sampling reservoir
Resolution: 0.01psi / 32°F or 0.001°C Start running in hole pressure

Scan rate: 2 sec to 12 hours

0 2 4 6 8 10 Hours
Service: Sour
Time
Hydraulic Fluid Pressure Reservoir Fluid Sample Reservoir Pressure

DRS CL DRS C01/02 V.3 AUGUST 2000

 Electric Line Carrier (ELC) Oilphase

DESCRIPTION
The Electric Line Carrier is an adapter which allows the Single-phase
Reservoir Sampler (SRS) to be run in any position on a wireline
Production Logging Tool (PLT) string. It ensures there is no
interference with the data acquisition from any of the PLT
transducers run below the SRS.

FEATURES
• Electric Feedthrough
Allows power and signal by pass of the SRS tool.

• Same outside diameter as PLT string

The electrical by-pass is achieved without exceeding the normal
outside diameter of the PLT string.

• Schlumberger PLT connections top and bottom

No adapters or crossovers required to make up to the PLT string

BENEFITS
• Allows bottomhole sampling with a fullbore flowmeter
Without an electrical feedthrough it would not be possible to run
samplers on the same string as a fullbore flowmeter.

• Cost effective bottomhole sampling

Take advantage of the PLT survey to take samples at a lower
incremental cost.

APPLICATIONS
All downhole bottomhole sampling operations in conjunction with
the PLT.

SPECIFICATION
Length: 17’6”/ 6.24 m
Weight: 250 lb/ 113.3 kg inc. SRS tool
Max. OD: 2.375”/0.06 m
(with rollers): 3.625”/0.09 m
Test pressure: 15,000 psi
Working Pressure: 10,000 psi
Working temperature: 300°F/ 150°C
Top Connection: 1-3/8” Schlumberger PLT Female
Bottom Connection: 1-3/8” Schlumberger PLT Male
Service: Sour
Design code: NACE MR01-75
Certifying authority: Bureau Veritas

ELC CL ELC C 01 V.3 JULY 2000

 Non-reactive Reservoir Sampler Kit (NRS) Oilphase

DESCRIPTION BENEFITS
This system is used to adapt the Single-phase Reservoir Sampler • Provides chemically representative reservoir fluid sample.
(SRS) to sample with minimal loss of H2S, Hg and other trace • Maintains partial pressures of any contaminants present.
elements by reaction with the sample chamber during • Obtains true downhole information on contaminants
bottomhole sampling operations. The NRS adaptor kit can concentrations without time consuming extended flow
convert any SRS in the bottomhole sampling tool string into a periods.
Non-reactive Reservoir Sampler, by replacement of all
components in contact with the sample during recovery and
transfer. The NRS has all the features and benefits of the field
APPLICATIONS
proven SRS design.
• All PVT and Formation Water Studies requiring a chemically
representative phase maintained sample.
• H2S studies
FEATURES
• Mercaptan studies
• Non reactive sample chamber • Mercury studies
All sample wetted components in the NRS are constructed
from materials and coatings evaluated during an extensive
testing project involving 3000 hours of testing.

• Sample phase maintained

Monophasic sampling avoids partitioning of trace
components between phases. This allows controlled flashing
of the sample to obtain accurate measurements of H2S in the
gas, oil and water phases.

• Low absorption of trace contaminants

Comparison of H2S Losses

NRS vs. uncoated SRS chamber

100% 99%

95% 95% 95%

90%

80%

70%
Recovery

63%
60%

50%

46%
43%
40% 40%

30%
0 1 4 8 15 Days

NRS Coated SRS Uncoated

Chamber Chamber

NRS CL NRS C 02 V.1 OCTOBER 1998

 SRS Sampler Carrier (SCAR-A) Oilphase
A tool for DST conveyed single-phase bottomhole sampling in 9 5/8 in. casing

DESCRIPTION
The SCAR-A is a 7 ¾-in. OD carrier for the Oilphase Single-phase Reservoir
Sampler (SRS). The carrier is run with the DST string when well testing in
9 5/8-in. casing. Up to 6 SRS samplers can be installed in each SCAR-
A collecting up to 3.6 litres of high quality reservoir fluid sample in a
single run. The SRS samplers are activated by annulus applied pressure
during the sampling flow period. A single rupture disc can activate all
SRS samplers simultaneously or each can have its own rupture disc trigger
allowing limited selective firing. The rupture discs are set at an annulus
pressure operating range between the tester valve and the reversing valve.

FEATURES
Annulus pressure activated
Rupture
Rupture disc operation permits sampling at any time during the well Disc
Trigger
test
Sampling during different flow periods
Using two rupture discs set at different Pburst allows any permutation
of 6 SRS samples to be taken over two flow periods SRS
2.25”Full Bore
The SCAR- A is concentric both on OD & ID to ensure smooth running.

BENEFITS

Cost Saving
A potential rig time saving of 8 to 24 hours during an offshore
bottomhole sampling programme by avoiding wireline intervention.
Sampling when wireline is inappropriate
High quality PVT samples can be obtained in well completions where
wireline intervention is best avoided.

APPLICATIONS
SCAR - A offers the best alternative when running wireline is neither
cost effective, practical or safe. Typical applications include:
HP/HT wells
To avoid a high-pressure wireline rig-up
Heavy oil wells SPECIFICATION
To avoid the difficulty of running samplers in high viscosity fluids Length: 22.5 ft/ 6.86 m
H2S wells
Max OD: 7.75”/ 19.7 cm
To avoid the release of poisonous gas during wireline rig-up
Deepwater Max ID: 2.25”/5.7 cm
To avoiding wireline in the hole during an emergency subsea Fishing Neck: 5”/12.7 cm
disconnection Pressure rating: 10,000 psi
Reservoirs close to saturation pressure
Tensile load rating: 350,000 lbs
To avoid costly wireline intervention where there is uncertainty about
the well flowing conditions and consequently some risk of not collecting Temperature: 350°F/ 177°C
representative samples Service: Sour
Number of samplers: up to 6
Max Sample volume: 3.6 litres
Connections: 3.5” IF or PH-6

SCAR-A CL SCARC02 V.2 MAY 2000

 SLS Sampler Carrier (SCAR-B) Oilphase
A tool for DST conveyed single-phase bottomhole sampling in 7 in. casing

DESCRIPTION
The SCAR-B is a 5 ½-in. OD carrier for the new 1.2 in. Oilphase Slimline
single-phase bottomhole samplers (SLS). The carrier is run with the DST
string when well testing in 7-in. casing. Up to 8 SLS samplers can be
installed in each SCAR-B collecting up to 2.4 litres of high quality reservoir
fluid sample in a single run. The SLS samplers are activated by annulus
applied pressure during the sampling flow period. A single rupture disc
can activate all SLS samplers simultaneously or each can have its own
rupture disc trigger allowing limited selective firing. The rupture discs are
set at an annulus pressure operating range between the tester valve and
the reversing valve.

FEATURES
Annulus pressure activated
Rupture
Rupture disc operation permits sampling at any time during the well Disc
Trigger
test
Sampling during different flow periods
Using two rupture discs set at different Pburst allows any permutation
of 8 SLS samples to be taken over two flow periods SLS
2.25”Full Bore
The SCAR- B is concentric both on OD & ID to ensure smooth running.

BENEFITS

Cost Saving
A potential rig time saving of 8 to 24 hours during an offshore
bottomhole sampling programme by avoiding wireline intervention.
Sampling when wireline is inappropriate
High quality PVT samples can be obtained in well completions where
wireline intervention is best avoided.

APPLICATIONS
SCAR - B offers the best alternative when running wireline is neither
cost effective, practical or safe. Typical applications include:
HP/HT wells
To avoid a high-pressure wireline rig-up
Heavy oil wells SPECIFICATION
To avoid the difficulty of running samplers in high viscosity fluids Length: 18.8 ft/ 5.73 m
H2S wells
Max OD: 5.5”/ 13.97 cm
To avoid the release of poisonous gas during wireline rig-up
Deepwater Max ID: 2.25”/5.7 cm
To avoiding wireline in the hole during an emergency subsea Fishing Neck: 5”/12.7 cm
disconnection Pressure rating: 15,000 psi
Reservoirs close to saturation pressure
Tensile load rating: 350,000 lbs
To avoid costly wireline intervention where there is uncertainty about
the well flowing conditions and consequently some risk of not collecting Temperature: 350°F/ 177°C
representative samples Service: Sour
Number of samplers: up to 8
Max Sample volume: 2.4 litres
Connections: 3.5” IF or PH-6

SCAR-B CL SCARC03 V.2 MAY 2000

 SLS Sampler Carrier (SCAR-C) Oilphase
A tool for DST conveyed single-phase bottomhole sampling in 7 in. casing

DESCRIPTION
The SCAR-C is a 5¼ in. OD carrier for the new 1.2 in. Oilphase Slimline
single-phase bottomhole samplers (SLS). The carrier is run with the DST
string when well testing in 7-in. casing. Up to 8 SLS samplers can be
installed in each SCAR-C collecting up to 2.4 litres of high quality reservoir
fluid sample in a single run. The SLS samplers are activated by annulus
applied pressure during the sampling flow period. A single rupture disc
can activate all SLS samplers simultaneously or each can have its own
rupture disc trigger allowing limited selective firing. The rupture discs are
set at an annulus pressure operating range between the tester valve and
the reversing valve.

FEATURES
Annulus pressure activated
Rupture
Rupture disc operation permits sampling at any time during the well Disc
Trigger
test
Sampling during different flow periods
Using two rupture discs set at different Pburst allows any permutation
of 8 SLS samples to be taken over two flow periods SLS
2.25”Full Bore
The SCAR- C is concentric both on OD & ID to ensure smooth running.

BENEFITS

Cost Saving
A potential rig time saving of 8 to 24 hours during an offshore
bottomhole sampling programme by avoiding wireline intervention.
Sampling when wireline is inappropriate
High quality PVT samples can be obtained in well completions where
wireline intervention is best avoided.

APPLICATIONS
SCAR - C offers the best alternative when running wireline is neither
cost effective, practical or safe. Typical applications include:
HP/HT wells
To avoid a high-pressure wireline rig-up
Heavy oil wells SPECIFICATION
To avoid the difficulty of running samplers in high viscosity fluids
H2S wells Length: 18.8 ft/ 5.73 m
To avoid the release of poisonous gas during wireline rig-up Max OD: 5.25”/ 13.34 cm
Deepwater Max ID: 2.25”/5.7 cm
To avoiding wireline in the hole during an emergency subsea
Fishing Neck: 5”/12.7 cm
disconnection
Reservoirs close to saturation pressure Pressure rating: 10,000 psi
To avoid costly wireline intervention where there is uncertainty about Tensile load rating: 350,000 lbs
the well flowing conditions and consequently some risk of not collecting Temperature: 350°F/ 177°C
representative samples
Service: Sour
Number of samplers: up to 8
Max Sample volume: 2.4 litres
Connections: 3.5” IF or PH-6

SCAR-C CL SCARC03 V.3 MAY 2000

 Isokinetic Gas Sampling System (IGSS) Oilphase
A technically advanced system, for accurate real time measurement and sampling
of separator liquid carryover

DESCRIPTION

This new system allows real time measurement and sampling of liquid
carryover as well as separate sampling of dry gas. The system consists
of four main sub-assemblies:
The isokinetic gas sampling probe is mounted in the separator
gas outlet line and samples at the point where the gas stream exits
the separator vessel.
The isokinetic gas sampling module is a panel mounted separation
process which measures the sub-sampled gas and liquid flowrates.
The isokinetic gas sampling controller maintains an isokinetic
flow through the module and processes the carryover liquid rate for
the Schlumberger SMART well test data acquisition system.
The isokinetic gas return spool is a 1m length of 3” schedule 80
fitted downstream of the separator gas control valve into which the
sidestream re-enters the well test separation train

FEATURES
Unique sampling probe position
Ensures there are no errors due to liquid carry-over deposition on the
inner walls of the separator gas line or additional liquid as a result
of gas condensation in the separator gas line

True isokinetic flow conditions

Are ensured through a flow controller which matches the separator
gas line velocity

Real time measurement of liquid carryover

Allows the calculation of the corrected separator GOR for the duration
of the stabilised flow through the well test separator

Separation process
Provides a dry gas sample free of liquid carry-over and a liquid
carryover sample for the subsequent PVT recombination study

BENEFITS
Achieving optimum separator conditions
Unlike conventional separator sampling, liquid carryover measurements
SPECIFICATIONS
are made at the wellsite which allow immediate action to be taken Length: 1.2 m/ 3ft 11”
to achieve the optimum separator conditions at the wellsite Weight 520 lbs/ 236 kg
Width: 24”/ 60 cm
Physical measurement of true dew point pressure Height: 59”/ 1.5 m
The separate measurement and sampling of all three phases allows Test pressure: 2,160 psi
a physical recombination in the PVT laboratory and the measurement
Max. Working pressure: 1,440 psi
of the true dew point pressure without resorting to simulation studies o o
Max. Working temperature: 100 C/ 212 F
Data Acquisition: Oilphase PC or
APPLICATIONS Schlumberger SMART
Electrical Rating: 220/110V AC
All high GOR well tests, both volatile oil and gas condensate, where to 24V DC
conventional well test separator efficiency may be insufficient to collect Electrical Zone Rating: Zone 1
100% of the liquid contained in the hydrocarbon fluid stream passing Hazardous Area: BSEN 60079-10,
through the separator. 1996 and IEC 70-10
Design Guidelines: API - 6A
Certifying Authority: Lloyds Register

IGSS IGSS PHOTO C01 V.1 MARCH 2000

 Field Fingerprint Analyser (FFA) Oilphase
A unique purpose-built service to provide visual fluid comparisons and quantification of mud filtrate in open hole samples.

DESCRIPTION Field Fingerprint Analyser (FFA)

Principle
A portable system which is shipped by sea or road when part of a package of services. It may also be transported
by air. The main unit weighs 60kg and consists of a Gel Permeation Chromatography system. The system is run
with a data acquisition system via portable PC which contains the data acquisition, calculation and reporting
software. In addition, sample handling equipment appropriate for each job is supplied with each unit. STO
(10µl)

Injector
A small subsample of tank liquid is injected and transported by solvent through a series of gel columns on which Syringe

the molecules are separated by size exclusion. Each molecule eluted is detected with an Infra Red (IR) detector at
a fixed wavelength selective for C-H bond stretch. The acquired signals are presented as a distribution curve ( or
Core or Solvent
fingerprint) of detector response versus molecular weight. The fingerprint describes the whole stock tank liquid Cuttings
unlike gas chromatography techniques and is unique to the individual oil.
Pump

The system can be used to compare fluids from different wells or different zones in the same well. The system is Gel Columns
also used to quantify oil-based mud filtrate contamination in open hole MDT samples.
I.R.

FEATURES Detector

• Mobile Equipment
Transportable by road, sea or air rapidly. No geographical restrictions. Solvent Solvent
Waste
• Rapid results from small sample volume
An analysis time of just 30 minutes on a small sample size (less than 1cc)
• Sensitive Differentiation
Fingerprinting can differentiate between liquids of different origin which may have the same molecular weight Computer
(PC)
and density but potentially different fluid properties. 1

5%

• Accurate Determination 10%

Normalized Detector Response

20%

(C-H Bond Abundance)

30%

Only requires a sample of base oil and contaminated fluid - does not require a sample of clean oil which is
seldom available
• Faster, more practical and more accurate than gas chromatography techniques. 0
10 100 1000

Used to compliment the Fluid Properties Estimation (FPE) service to provide a complete analytical PVT package Equivalent Alkane Molecular Weight (g/mol)

at wellsite

FFA CL FFA C 01 V.1 OCTOBER 1998

 Field Fingerprint Analyser (FFA) Oilphase
A unique purpose-built service to provide visual fluid comparisons and quantification of mud filtrate in open hole samples.

BENEFITS
Determination of mud filtrate contamination in reservoir fluid samples at the wellsite can
A BLIND TEST
confirm sample quality and can help with key decisions. This has been shown to be on 5 samples was carried out for Shell Expro to test the accuracy of the FFA.
particularly true when sampling is the primary objective of a well evaluation and a DST is
not planned. For example : 25
24.00

• Decisions on whether to re-run the MDT and collect further samples, avoiding the
situation where the rig has moved location prior to obtaining results making further 21.73
20
sampling impossible.

• Decisions on whether or not to carry out a DST to obtain clean samples. Considerable
financial savings can be made if confidence is high that samples with an acceptable level 15

% XP07 of weight contamination

of contamination have been obtained and the well test can be avoided. 12.50

11.21

10

APPLICATIONS
• Identification of pollutants in a sample 5.09
5 5.00
Determination of RFT/MDT sample contamination (OBM)
1.50
Any situation where there is concern over whether fluid is contaminated by a refined 0.00
product. 0
0.00 0.00
• Fluid segregation
Composition versus depth
-5
• Fluid Correlation 0 1 2 3 4
Zone to zone, well to well etc. A fingerprint can help visualise the possible variations in Samples Provided

the compositional distribution between zones of a reservoir. *The actual result on sample 2 was below detection level

• FFA service also applies to rock cuttings recovered while drilling Shell Expro

Oilphase
 Fluid Properties Estimation (FPE) Oilphase
A unique purpose-built service to provide key physical and compositional fluid data at the wellsite

DESCRIPTION
The package supplied is designed for the requirements of each job. Central to the service is a dual gas and liquid chromatograph
which is run by a data acquisition system coupled to a PC which also contains the reporting and simulation software. Equipment is
supplied to be used on a variety of sample vessels and sample locations.

FEATURES
The following PVT properties are measured :
• The bubble point at ambient temperature
• Chromotographic analysis of the flashed gas and liquid from the bottom hole sample
calculated through to reservoir fluid composition
• Tank oil density at ambient temperature
• Tank oil refractive index at ambient temperature
• Gas oil Ratio from the flash of the bottom hole sample
• Tank oil viscosity

In addition the following parameters are estimated :

• bubble point pressure at reservoir temperature
• Reservoir fluid density from reservoir pressure down through bubble point pressure CARRIER GAS

CARRIER GAS CONTROL

START PRECOLUMN
COLUMNS POSITION

• Oil volume factor from reservoir pressure down through bubble point pressure
ACQUIS.
INJECTOR

Injection / foreflush Backflush

Sampling / backflush Foreflush

• Reservoir fluid viscosity from reservoir COMPENSATION

OF C2
Manual

Remote
CARRIER GAS CONTROL Manual

Remote

OPERATION OPERATION

• Solution gas oil ratio from bubble point pressure VENTS

FLOW CONTROL CHANNEL 1

SPLIT MAKE-UP
INJECTOR TEMP. TCD

• Mobile Equipment TCD

OVEN TEMP.

Transportable by road, sea or air rapidly. No geographical restrictions.

OVEN TEMP.

GAS SAMPLE PRESSURE CONTROL CHANNEL 2

INLET

LOOP VENTS

• Validation and Analysis of DST Samples

Bottom hole, wellhead, surface separator samples.
• Validation and Analysis of Open Hole Samples
RFT/MDT, FMT/RCI
• Unique gas and liquid analyser
Allows flash gas and liquid to be analysed together and a reservoir fluid composition
reported.
• Purpose Built

FPE CL FPE C 01 V. 1 OCTOBER 1998

 Fluid Properties Estimation (FPE) Oilphase

BENEFITS APPLICATIONS
• Field Validation of Samples • Provision of accurate PVT data at the wellsite
A complete confirmation that valid samples have been collected allowing Pb, GOR and To allow input to reservoir engineering calculations whilst waiting for final PVT laboratory
compositional data to be compared to expected data in the field. This allows more samples analysis. The inputs can be used with greater confidence than that obtained from correlation
to be collected if necessary. which are based on a limited fluid population.
• Early Availability of Data • Fluid characterisation
Data available immediately at the time of the logging or well test to allow input of good Use of generated FPE physical and compositional data to classify fluids
quality data to reservoir engineering calculations without having to wait for laboratory • Fluid Comparison
analysis. Results are available within the space of hours. Comparison of fluids by depth or well, e.g. new well compared to old well.
• Optimisation of Sampling Programme • Compositional monitoring
FPE data can allow decisions to be made regarding WHS vs BHS in oil wells. Monitoring Monitoring of separator gas or whole reservoir fluid composition to provide information for
reservoir fluid composition in gas condensate wells allows a decision to be made on the sampling of gas condensate fluids. Composition versus time or choke size.
timing for collection of surface separator samples.
• Additional measurements
• Identification of Liquid Dropout Separator liquid GOR and shrinkage and density are provided as well as an accurate
Monitor reservoir fluid composition to detect changes in heavy ends which may indicate separator gas gravity
residual liquid drop-out problems during gas condensate reservoir testing. Surface separator
• Used in conjunction with the IGSS for compositional measurements
samples collected before a representative stable flow has been achieved can be missing
heavy ends which will have a serious effect on the PVT analysis.
• Confirmation of RFT/MDT samples before it is too late SPECIFICATION
Crucial when a DST is not planned and the MDT samples may be the only ones available.
• 2 x PC controlled Gas Chromatographs set in one unit
FPE in this case can be used in conjunction with the Field Fingerprint Analyser (FFA) to
provide PVT properties and detect base oil contamination. FPE analysis on MDT samples has • A flash kit
allowed immediate decisions to be made regarding suspension of wells and avoiding of the • A viscosimeter
well test. Data obtained from FPE analysis of MDT samples has allowed the bottom hole • A densitometer
sampling program to be cut and replaced by wellhead sampling. • A refractometer
• Rapid results from small sample volume • A precision balance
Approximately 50 cm3 of sample is used for the analysis, the remaining sample is still valid • A pycnometer
and can be transported to our laboratory for full PVT analysis. • 2 x helium cylinders providing the GC carrier gas
• High quality data • A set of accessories comprising syringes, glassware, sampling bags etc.
Data provided by FPE is more accurate than that obtained from correlation.

Optional : (please contact for further details)

• MDT sample handling equipment
• A60 Lab Cabin
 Large Volume Sampler (LVS) Oilphase

DESCRIPTION
The Large Volume Sampler (LVS) is a groundwater bottomhole
sampling tool for use during hydrogeological testing. The LVS
captures up to 5 litres of pressurised fluid in a single run for transfer
into chemical analysis apparatus back at surface. Monitoring water
quality during flow tests often requires frequent sampling of large
volumes of fluid at formation depth to establish when the water flow
is clean. The LVS uses a pre-programmed electronic clock to control
both the opening and closing of the tool downhole. It has three
interchangeable sample chambers for flexible sample programming
and is very simple to operate.

FEATURES
• Simple, reliable and accurate operation
Over 500 runs have been performed with a success rate of over
99% and a time delay accuracy of less than one second.

• Short Length
The 0.5 litre LVS is only 1.4m long, allowing several tools to be
run in one wireline trip.

• Large Volume
5.0 litres of downhole reservoir sample can be retrieved per tool
with one wireline run.

BENEFITS
• Uncontaminated Sampling
Allows uncontaminated borehole sampling with positive
opening and closing of the sampling port at any depth

• Fewer wireline runs Electronic

Electronic Motor &
Motor &
Battery
Battery Pack
Pack
When a large quantity of sample is required for analysis the LVS
Water
Water
allows it to be recovered in the shortest possible time.

APPLICATIONS
All sub-surface sampling operations where a large sample is
required for tracer, water composition and geochemical analysis SPECIFICATION
during hydrogeological testing. Length: 55”-169.29”/1.4 - 4.3 m
Weight: 39- 84lb/ 18-38 kg
Max. OD: 2.2”/0.56 m
Volume: 0.11-1.1 gallon/ 0.5l - 5.0l
Test pressure: 3,750 psi
Working pressure: 2,500 psi
Working temperature: 140˚F/ 60˚C
Time delay: Up to 48 hours
Service: Sour
Design code: API 6A
Certifying authority: Bureau Veritas
Maintenance: S1913

LVS CL LVS C01 V.1 OCTOBER 1998