Fast downhole fluid viscosity and density measurements using a self-oscillating tuning fork device

González, Miguel; Seren, Hüseyin R.; Buzi, Erjola; Deffenbaugh, Max

doi:10.1109/sas.2017.7894045

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“…Gonzalez et al [18] researched a novel sensor system for downhole m ments of viscosity, density, and other fluid properties. Gonzalez et al [19] demo the use of a tuning fork sensor for fast viscosity and density measurements tha Structure of a sensor-assisted algorithm for a lubrication-monitoring system. The indirect data provided by the engine management system and its relationship to oil wear will depend on the actual engine platform used, whereas the data provided by the sensors are directly linked to the oil condition and are thus platform-independent.…”

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“…Gonzalez et al [18] researched a novel sensor system for downhole measurements of viscosity, density, and other fluid properties. Gonzalez et al [19] demonstrated the use of a tuning fork sensor for fast viscosity and density measurements that would enable the characterization of transient fluid properties, such as in multiphase flows of liquids. The result showed that by monitoring the frequency and the decay rate during ring-down, transient changes in density and viscosity could be obtained within milliseconds in liquids.…”

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Research on Testing Method of Oil Characteristic Based on Quartz Tuning Fork Sensor

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There is increasing demand for the on-board diagnosis of lubricating oils. In this research, we consider various sensor principles for on-board diagnosis of the thermal aging of engine oils. One of the parameters investigated is the viscosity of the lubricating oil, which can be efficiently measured using a microacoustic sensor. Compared with conventional viscometers, these sensors probe a different rheological domain, which needs to be considered in the interpretation of measurement results. This specific behavior is examined by systematically investigating engine oils, with and without additive packages, that were subjected to a defined artificial aging process. This paper presents design strategies for the algorithm developed and applied for direct on-board diagnosis of engine oil conditions with a fluid property sensor; this enables prediction of remaining oil life and optimization of oil change intervals, thereby minimizing the likelihood of dramatic engine failure and reducing maintenance costs. After a general description of the principles of sensor measurement, different engine oil contaminants, aging phenomena, and associated sensor detection and measurement capabilities are discussed.

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Research on Testing Method of Oil Characteristic Based on Quartz Tuning Fork Sensor

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“…Moreover, viscosity analysis is employed to ensure product consistency as a quality indicator within the industrial production process, such as in petrochemical, 3‐5 polymers, 6‐8 and food industries 9‐11 . Capillary methods, 12,13 falling‐object methods, 14,15 vibrational, 16‐18 optical 19‐21 and torque detection are various known and reliable techniques for measuring the viscosity using an off‐line workstation setup 22‐24 . The conventional approach for the viscosity measurement procedures in industries starts with on‐site sample collection, followed by laboratory analysis, and, sometimes, requiring sample preparation before examination; it ends with sending the results' report to the site for decision‐making 25 .…”

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Mechanically flexible viscosity sensor for real‐time monitoring of tubular architectures for industrial applications

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Real‐time monitoring of fluid viscosities in tubular systems is essential for industries transporting fluid media. The available real‐time viscometers for tubular systems have major drawbacks, such as using invasive methods with large pressure drops due to flow disturbances, destructive installation processes with permanent tube damage, and limited operability with laminar flows. Therefore, developing a viscometer to address the above‐mentioned concerns is required for industrial applications. In this study, a new application of a velocity‐dependent viscometer using a novel design for real‐time measurements with insignificant flow disruption is proposed. It involves a Poly (methyl‐methacrylate) microchannel bridge with a microfluidic flowmeter attached to a mechanically flexible Polydimethylsiloxane platform connected to the inner surface of the pipe, which can adapt to different pipe diameters and curvatures. Moreover, the proposed viscometer uses the pipe flow driving force to flow fluids into the microchannel for measurement without requiring a pumping system or any sample withdrawals. The results of the simulation analysis match the experimental results of the sensor performance. The sensor can measure different viscosities in the range of 4‐334 mPa s with a resolution higher than 2.7 mPa s. Finally, a stand‐alone system is integrated with the sensor for wireless data transmission.

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“…For all models, it was assumed that the flow and diffuse layers were fully developed. Gonzalez investigated viscosity and density of rapid downhole fluid using the oscillating alone tuning fork device was investigated [18]. The ability to characterize fluids while being produced is very important for reservoir management in the oil industry.…”

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The Design of Digital Liquid Density Meter Based on Arduino

Megantoro

Widjanarko

Rahim

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A measure of liquid thickness is needed to make a dough or formula for medicinal syrup. The tools to measure the thickness available in the market are analog that is less accurate and precision. To overcome these problems, digital density measuring devices are needed. The limitation of the digital density meter, especially liquid, urges the author to carry out further research on the digitization of this measuring instrument. This research aims to make a digital density meter for liquid matter with a high level of measurement accuracy, as the reference measurement study for liquid density in digital form. The instrument was designed using the load cell method as the main sensor. It was also equipped with a DS18B20 waterresistant temperature sensor to measure the temperature of the liquid. The data were analyzed to obtain the accuracy and error of the liquid density measurement from the density meter. The liquid samples used for research were Pertamax, solar, and water. Sample accuracy and error measurement results were 99.83 percent and 0.17 percent respectively for Pertamax, 99.63 percent and 0.37 percent for solar and 99.46 percent and 0.54 percent for water. The measured density value was finally shown on the 16x2 LCD.

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Fast downhole fluid viscosity and density measurements using a self-oscillating tuning fork device

Cited by 13 publications

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Research on Testing Method of Oil Characteristic Based on Quartz Tuning Fork Sensor

Research on Testing Method of Oil Characteristic Based on Quartz Tuning Fork Sensor

Mechanically flexible viscosity sensor for real‐time monitoring of tubular architectures for industrial applications

The Design of Digital Liquid Density Meter Based on Arduino

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