Overburden core saturator

Description

The overburden core saturator enables the end user to obtain remarkable saturation of clean, dry core samples at overburden pressure. Initially, the sample is placed in a Viton sleeve, in a hydrostatic core holder and the latter is evacuated by applying high vacuum for a few hours. Upon request, additional core holders can be added to the assembly. Once vacuum has been established, the saturation liquid, contained in a floating piston accumulator is injected by virtue of a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) pump capable of generating pressures up to 5,000 psi. Finally, a hydraulic manual pump generates a confining pressure on the walls of the Viton sleeve. These conditions should be maintained for at least four hours to guarantee maximum core saturation. This is confirmed by a stable reading on the manometer.

Features

Max confining pressure: 5,000 psi
Working temperature: ambient
Core diameter: 1" and 1.5"
Core length: up to 12"
Fluid flow rate: up to 10 cc/min
Saturant: water, brine, oil or other liquids
Wetted materials: 316 Stainless steel (other on request)
Electricals: 110- 220 VAC 50/60 Hz, 1 ph
Vacuum source: 10-3 mbar.
Weight: 100 kg

Benefits

* Rapid and efficient saturation
* Overburden pressure conditions