MS1500 - Multistage separator apparatus
Description
The MS1500 multistage separator is specifically engineered to evaluate the pressure-driven gas expansion of reservoir oil samples, enabling optimal oil–gas phase separation and accurate determination of the gas-oil ratio (GOR). The liberated gas is measured with the gasometer at ambient conditions while the liquid is read in a see-through visual cell. The system is designed to perform routine, multi-stage GOR measurements across a wide range of pressures and temperatures, including: a high-pressure separation stage from 1,500 psi down to atmospheric pressure at temperatures from ambient to 100 °C; an intermediate stage from 100 psi to atmospheric pressure at ambient temperature; and a final atmospheric stage at room conditions. This multi-stage approach replicates field separation conditions and ensures reliable PVT and flash characterization. The main parameters evaluated by the experiment include the formation volume factor, the separator volume factor and the solution gas-oil ratio. In tandem, specific gravity of the stock tank oil and oil & gas composition at each separator stages can be deduced.
Features
Working pressure : up to 1,500 psi
Working temperature : 10 to 100 °C (215 °F)
Volume of the separator cell: 80ml,
Pressure accuracy : 0.1 %
Temperature accuracy : +/-0.1 °C
Volume accuracy : 0.1 ml with the ruler
0.01 ml with the camera
Electrical : 220 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 phase
Benefits
* Accurate GOR measurement through controlled multi-stage flashing.
* Realistic high-pressure separation up to 1,500 psi.
* Full sample visibility with a see-through high-pressure cell.
* High-precision readings for pressure, temperature, and volume.
* Optional automation with video interface detection and digital data acquisition.
