Drop Shape Analyzer – DSA100HP1750 – Krüss

Optimize Reservoir Stimulation with the DSA100HP1750

The DSA100HP1750 is a highly sophisticated instrument designed for precise measurements of contact angle, surface tension, and interfacial tension under extreme conditions. Capable of withstanding pressures up to 1750 bar and temperatures as high as 250 °C, this analyzer is pivotal in optimizing oil recovery processes by influencing the wettability of rock and the interplay between water and oil phases.

By integrating Krüss’s optical drop shape analysis expertise with EUROTECHNICA’s high-pressure application knowledge, the DSA100HP1750 stands as a beacon of innovation for the optimization of reservoir stimulation in oil recovery.

Applications and Measuring Techniques

This robust instrument finds its application in analyzing the surface tension of stimulation fluids and their interfacial tension with oil under storage conditions. It also plays a crucial role in determining the wettability of reservoir rock in both air and oil-wet conditions.

Employing a variety of measuring methods including contact angle measurements on a solid surface and using a gas bubble beneath a solid surface in a liquid, as well as surface or interfacial tension evaluations employing the curvature of a drop or bubble, the DSA100HP1750 delivers unparalleled precision in its results.

Advanced Features for Reliable Analysis

Featuring a high-resolution camera and quality zoom lens, the DSA100HP1750 ensures accurate depiction of drops for precise measurement of contact angle or surface/interfacial tension. Combined with the ADVANCE software’s intelligent image evaluation algorithm, this instrument promises exact results, supporting a wide array of applications from hydraulic fracturing to enhanced oil recovery and bitumen recovery and processing.

Technical Specifications


Dosing System
  • Syringe Dosing: manual
  • Drop deposition (syringe dosing): manual
  • Piston, volume: 11 mL

Camera system (standard)
  • Model: Camera CF04
  • Connection: USB 3.0
  • Resolution: 1920 × 1200 px
  • Frame rate: 2300 fps
  • Dark noise: 7 electrons
  • Dynamic range: 73 dB

Optics (standard)
  • Focus: manual
  • Zoom: 7× zoom, manual
  • View angle: ±4°
  • Field of view: CF04: 3.9 mm × 3.9 mm to 24.7 mm × 24.7 mm
  • Resolution of optics: CF04: 3.1 to 21.7 μm

Illumination
  • Types: high power monochromatic LED
  • Wave length, dominant: 470 nm
  • Field of light: 46 mm × 46 mm (D × H)

Stages
  • Control: x-axis: manual (optional)
  • Length: x-axis: 10 mm (optional)

Camera system (optional)
  • Model: High Speed Camera CF06
  • Connection: USB 3.0
  • Resolution: 640 × 480 px
  • Frame rate: 3400 fps
  • Dark noise: 10.5 electrons
  • Dynamic range: 56.6 dB

Optics (optional)
  • Focus: manual
  • Zoom: 7× zoom, manual
  • View angle: ±4°
  • Field of view: CF06: 1.7 mm × 1.3 mm to 10.8 mm × 8.1 mm
  • Resolution of optics: CF06: 2.5 to 17.8 μm

Software
  • Software type: ADVANCE
  • Software languages: Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
  • Software modules: Contact angle (recommended)Interfacial and surface tension of liquids: - pendant drop, rising drop (optional)- Contrained Sessile Drop (optional)

Sessile drop
  • Results: contact angle
  • Range: 0 to 180° (software-based)
  • Resolution: 0.01° (software-based)
  • Accuracy: 0.1° (instrument-based)
  • Models: conic sectionpolynomialcircleYoung-Laplaceheight-width
  • Types: advancingrecedingstaticdynamic

Captive bubble
  • Results: contact angle
  • Range: 0 to 180° (software-based)
  • Resolution: 0.01° (software-based)
  • Accuracy: 0.1° (instrument-based)
  • Models: conic sectionpolynomialcircleYoung-Laplaceheight-width
  • Types: advancingrecedingstaticdynamic

Pendant drop/rising drop
  • Results: surface tensioninterfacial tension
  • Range: 0.01 to 2000 mN/m (software-based)
  • Resolution: 0.01 mN/m (software-based)
  • Models: Young-Laplace
  • Types: staticdynamic

Sample dimensions
  • Maximum sample space: 25 cm³
  • Maximum measuring length: 10 mm

Instrument dimensions
  • Footprint: 900 mm × 600 mm (W × D)
  • Height: 900 mm
  • Weight (without accessories): 80 kg

Environment
  • Operating temperature: 10 to 40 °C
  • Humidity: without condensation

Interfaces
  • PC: USB 3.0

Housing and peripherals
  • Compartment: test liquids protected against light
  • Needle protection shield: yes
  • Camera und optics housing: yes
  • Levelling: yes

Power supply
  • Voltage: 88 to 264 V
  • Power consumption: 100 W
  • Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Temperature measurement
  • Range: -50 to 400 °C
  • Resolution: 0.1 °C
  • Precision: ±0.1 °C
  • Accuracy: 1/3 DIN B(±0.1 °C at 0 °C to ±0.8 °C at 400 °C)
  • Locations: sample stage, chamber, cuvette
  • External sensor: 2 connectors (PT100)

Temperature control
  • Type of temperature control: electrical
  • Range of temperature control: 20 to 250 °C
  • Flow-through thermostat: -

Pressure control
  • Maximum pressure: 1750 bar (25 000 psi)

FAQ - Drop Shape Analyzer – DSA100HP1750 – Krüss

What applications is the DSA100HP1750 used for?

The DSA100HP1750 is ideal for optimizing oil recovery processes. It measures contact angle, surface tension, and interfacial tension under extreme conditions, helping in the analysis of stimulation fluids, wettability of reservoir rock in air and oil-wet conditions, hydraulic fracturing, enhanced oil recovery, and bitumen recovery and processing.

Can the DSA100HP1750 operate under high-pressure conditions?

Yes, the DSA100HP1750 is capable of withstanding pressures up to 1750 bar and is specifically designed for high-pressure applications in the petrochemical industry. Its robust design ensures reliable performance under extreme conditions.

What kind of measurements can the DSA100HP1750 conduct?

It can perform a variety of measurements, including contact angle measurements on a solid surface, surface or interfacial tension evaluations employing the curvature of a drop or bubble, and analysis using a gas bubble beneath a solid surface in a liquid.

What features does the DSA100HP1750 include for reliable analysis?

The DSA100HP1750 includes a high-resolution camera with a quality zoom lens for accurate drop depiction, ADVANCE software with intelligent image evaluation algorithms, and manual syringe dosing systems for precise control.

What are the specifications of the camera system in the DSA100HP1750?

The standard camera system features a Camera CF04 with USB 3.0 connection, a resolution of 1920 × 1200 px, frame rate of 2300 fps, dark noise of 7 electrons, and a dynamic range of 73 dB.

Is this instrument user-friendly for non-English speakers?

Yes, the accompanying ADVANCE software supports multiple languages including Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, making it accessible to a wide range of users.

What are the temperature measurement and control capabilities of the DSA100HP1750?

The instrument can measure temperatures ranging from -50 to 400 °C with high precision and accuracy. For temperature control, it features an electrical temperature control system capable of maintaining temperatures from 20 to 250 °C.

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