InSitu Density
Reservoir fluid density and viscosity sensor
How it works
The miniaturized InSitu Density sensor fits the sensor slots of the InSitu Fluid Analyzer real-time DFA system to provide density measurements in a range of 0.5 to 1.2 g/cm3 and viscosity measurements in a range of 0.2 to 50 cP.
The sensor¡¯s dual-resonance modes enable measurement at a 1-s frequency. The resonance frequency is related to the density of the flowing fluid, and the resonance damping is related to the viscosity. The characterization parameters incorporated in the sensor¡¯s integrated electronics enable assessing measurement quality in real time to ensure that the response spectrum is within specification.
The viscosity measurement is for miscible systems (oil sampling in oil-based mud). In higher-viscosity fluids or reservoir fluids with up to 10% water, the InSitu Viscosity reservoir fluid viscosity sensor is used with the InSitu Fluid Analyzer system, with the required density input for the viscosity measurement provided by the InSitu Density sensor.