CNPC USA

Polymer Synthesis Setup

Reaction setup to produce dry friction reducers or liquid inverse emulsion friction reducers.

Gel Processor (Meat Grinder)

Used to cut large polymer gels into smaller pieces for uniform drying and processing.

Fluid Bed Dryer

Simulates industrial drying by fluidizing materials for fast, uniform moisture removal.

Rock Grinder

Used for rock grinding

Prepares rock samples for precise testing of reservoir characteristics.

Sonic Sifter

Primarily used for proppant sifting

Separates proppant powders by particle size using sound waves and air pulses.

SEC-MALS Analytical System

Determines molecular weight, size, and distribution of high-MW polymers.

Chandler 6700 Flow Loop

Measures the friction pressure of fluids at ambient temperature.

Chandler 5600 Shear Simulator

Evaluates the effect of shear history upon a fluid via precise software control.

Fann 35 Viscometer

Standard measurement of fluid viscosity at ambient temperature.

Grace M3600 Viscometer

Precision system for measuring fluid viscosity at ambient temperature.

Chandler 5550 HTHP

Viscosity measurement under high temperature and high pressure conditions.

Malvern Kinexus Rheometer

Flow analysis ranging from basic viscosity to complex viscoelasticity.

Grace M4085 Fluid Loss

Measures fluid loss properties under elevated HPHT conditions.

Grace M9106 Saturator

High-pressure saturation of core samples in brine at ambient temperature.

Chandler 6100 Response Tester

Studies treatment effects on permeability and formation damage at HTHP.

Core Permeability Tester

Measures rock ability to transmit fluids for production optimization.