Drop Shape Analyzer – DSA100HP690 – Krüss

Optimize EOR with Advanced Wetting Analysis

The DSA100HP690 is a state-of-the-art instrument designed for high-pressure, high-temperature conditions up to 690 bar and 200 °C, focusing on the optimization of flooding fluids in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects. By providing accurate measurements of contact angle along with surface and interfacial tensions, this Drop Shape Analyzer plays a crucial role in understanding rock wetting and oil-water phase interactions under reservoir conditions.

Integrating Expertise and Innovation

Combining Krüss’s proficiency in optical drop shape analysis with EUROTECHNICA’s high-pressure application know-how, the DSA100HP690 offers unparalleled accuracy in its field. Among its numerous applications are the determination of surface tension of flooding fluids, interfacial tension with oil, and wettability of reservoir rock, thus ensuring the success of EOR strategies.

Unrivaled Precision and Convenience

Featuring a high-resolution camera and quality zoom lens, the DSA100HP690 ensures superior imaging quality, leading to highly precise measurements. Its design accommodates convenient handling of the drop phase using the Mini-Dosing unit, suitable for operations with small volumes and corrosive materials like Hastelloy. With the ability to position rock samples externally and conduct measurements while maintaining pressure, alongside precise temperature control, this instrument sets the benchmark for reliability and flexibility in drop shape analysis.

Technical Specifications

Dosing System
  • Syringe Dosing: manual
  • Drop deposition (syringe dosing): manual
  • Piston, volume: 5 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 200 °C
  • Flow-through thermostat: -
Pressure control
  • Maximum pressure: 690 bar (10 000 psi)

FAQ - Drop Shape Analyzer – DSA100HP690 – Krüss

What is the maximum pressure and temperature the DSA100HP690 can withstand?

The DSA100HP690 is designed for use in high-pressure, high-temperature conditions, capable of withstanding pressures up to 690 bar (10,000 psi) and temperatures up to 200°C.

Can the DSA100HP690 measure both contact angle and surface/interfacial tensions?

Yes, the DSA100HP690 provides accurate measurements of contact angles along with surface and interfacial tensions, making it ideal for analyzing the wetting properties of fluids and solids in various conditions.

What makes the DSA100HP690 suitable for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) projects?

By accurately measuring contact angles and tension values under reservoir conditions, the DSA100HP690 assists in the optimization of flooding fluids for EOR projects. Its high-pressure and high-temperature capabilities simulate reservoir conditions, aiding in understanding rock wetting and oil-water phase interactions.

What are the camera system specifications of the DSA100HP690?

The standard camera system, Camera CF04, features a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels, a frame rate of up to 2300 fps, with USB 3.0 connection, ensuring high-quality imaging for precise measurements.

Does the DSA100HP690 support manual and automatic dosing?

The DSA100HP690 is equipped with a manual syringe dosing system, providing precise control over the drop deposition. This is particularly useful for working with small volumes or corrosive materials where precision and safety are critical.

Is the software of the DSA100HP690 available in multiple languages?

Yes, the ADVANCE software for the DSA100HP690 is available in multiple languages, including Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, making it accessible to a wide range of users worldwide.

How does the DSA100HP690 ensure high precision in measurements?

The DSA100HP690 features a high-resolution camera and quality zoom lens for superior imaging quality, alongside an advanced software that offers resolutions down to 0.01° for contact angle and 0.01 mN/m for tension measurements, ensuring unparalleled precision.

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