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Lab Services

Calgary Lab Capabilities

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The Lab

  • Four fume hoods

  • Stainless steel ducting for acid work on one

  • Water and nitrogen supply​

  • Storeroom with four flammable storage cabinets​

  • Three additional storage cabinets at the rear​

  • Explosion-proof fridge freezer

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RCE Corrosion Cells

A Rotating Cylinder Electrode (RCE) corrosion tester is a lab device that simulates the flow conditions found in pipelines. It features a spinning cylinder that exposes a material sample to a corrosive fluid at a controlled speed. The RCE helps researchers understand how materials corrode under flow and allows them to test corrosion inhibitors or optimize material choices for pipelines and process equipment.

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Thermal Conductivity Tester

Thermal conductivity testers are specialized instruments used to measure the thermal conductivity of various materials. Thermal conductivity is a material property that indicates how efficiently a substance can transfer heat. These testers are employed in industries like construction, manufacturing, electronics, and energy to ensure materials meet performance requirements for insulation, heat exchange, and thermal protection.

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Cold Finger Apparatus

A cold finger wax tester is a laboratory device used to determine the wax deposition tendencies of crude oil. It features a cooled metal "finger" that simulates a cold pipeline wall. This finger is immersed in a heated oil sample, and the amount of wax that deposits on its surface over time is measured. This information helps evaluate wax inhibitor performance and potential wax-related issues in oil pipelines and processing facilities.

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Water Testing 

  • Cations

  • Anions

  • Resistivity/Refractive Index

  • Ph

  • Specific Gravity 

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Corrosion Testing

Chandler CP360 Dynamic Corrosion Tester

• Cells oscillate 180° to mix sample

• Pressurized up to 6000 psi

• Four cells can be independently heated to 200°C

• Liquid sample volume –110 mL

• All wetted components are Hastelloy

• Typically run 4-6 hours tests

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The Chandler Engineering Model 5550 Viscometer

This high-pressure, high-temperature viscometer is specifically designed to test a variety of oilfield fluids, providing superior reproducibility and ease of use!

 

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Viscosity Testing

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Acid Testing

Acid compatibility: Checking for emulsion/sludging issues.

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