Scribd
Upload
216 views3 pages

Sensor Manual V2 PDF

The document describes an autocalcimeter used to determine the calcareous percentage of rock samples. It measures the amount of carbonate by subjecting rock samples to hydrochloric acid, which produces carbon dioxide pressure that is detected by a pressure sensor. It can separately analyze calcite and dolomite. The autocalcimeter consists of a glass chamber where the acid reaction takes place. It is connected to a computer to plot a graph of percentage versus time. Calibration and operation procedures are provided, and different rock compositions are interpreted based on the shape of the reaction curve.

Uploaded by

salvepramod99
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
216 views3 pages

Sensor Manual V2 PDF

The document describes an autocalcimeter used to determine the calcareous percentage of rock samples. It measures the amount of carbonate by subjecting rock samples to hydrochloric acid, which produces carbon dioxide pressure that is detected by a pressure sensor. It can separately analyze calcite and dolomite. The autocalcimeter consists of a glass chamber where the acid reaction takes place. It is connected to a computer to plot a graph of percentage versus time. Calibration and operation procedures are provided, and different rock compositions are interpreted based on the shape of the reaction curve.

Uploaded by

salvepramod99
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

2929

Oil Field Instrumentation (INDIA) Ltd


Sensor Manual

12.

Calcimeter

OFI uses an electronic Auto Calcimeter for determination of calcareous percentage of the
sample.
The Calcimeter measures the amount of carbonate contained in rock samples and can make
separate analysis of :
Calcite (CaCo3)
Dolomite Ca,Mg(CO3)2
The Calcimeter measures carbonates by subjecting a known volume of rock (1gm) to react
with HCl in a chamber of constant volume, and recording the pressure produced by CO2.
CaCo3 + 2HCl = CaCl2 + H2O

OIL FIELD INSTRUMENTATION (INDIA) LTD.


Version 2.0

+ CO2

29

3030

Oil Field Instrumentation (INDIA) Ltd


Sensor Manual

The autocalcimeter consist of a Glass Chamber in which the reaction takes place. The lower
half of the chamber can be unscrewed for inserting the sample and HCl ampoule.
The CO2 pressure is detected by a 5 psi pressure sensor on the top cover which in turn
converts the pressure into milli volts and is seen on the OLS computer via a cable. The
Calcimeter has to be connected on channel 22 on the 17th serial number from top in the OLS
sensors and the graph can be observed in the Utility section under Calcimeter Plot. The graph
is plotted as time Vs percentage.
(TXLSPHQWVXVHG
1. Electronic Balance
2. Mortar & Pestle
3. Filter paper
4. HCL ampoules
5. Pure CaCo3 powder
6. 200 mesh sieve
The HCl used in the ampoule is 17.5% strength HCl (50% conc)

&DOLEUDWLRQ3URFHGXUH


1. Take 1 gm of pure CaCo3
2. Unscrew the lower part of the reaction chamber and place 1 gm of the sample around
the slot for holding the HCl ampoule.
3. Take an HCl ampoule and place it in the holder.
4. Close the chamber so that it is just a little tight
5. Break the ampoule with the help of a plunger that is attached to the body of the
chamber by screwing it in.
6. Shake the full chamber so that the acid completely reacts with the CaCo3.
7. Note the maximum milli volt reading in the computer and feed the reading as 100%.

&DOFLPHWU\3URFHGXUH


1. Take washed and dried sample and crush it in a mortar with a pestle.
2. Sieve the powder using a 200 mesh sieve on to a filter paper and measure 1 gm of
sample
3. Repeat steps 2 to 6
4. Note the maximum milli volt after 5 min which will indicate the % of Calcium
Carbonate in the sample.
Clean the chamber after the reaction with water and dry it with tissue paper or cloth.
After 10-12 test grease the O ring with silicon grease.

OIL FIELD INSTRUMENTATION (INDIA) LTD.


Version 2.0

30

3131

Oil Field Instrumentation (INDIA) Ltd


Sensor Manual

Interpretation
Pure Limestone (CaCo3): Acid reaction with pure Limestone will result in a rapid straight line
moving upwards from 0 to 100% and then it will level off. The shape of the curve will depend on the
fineness of the sample and any contaminants like oil.
Calcareous Rocks (50-100% CaCo3): - The curve will still be a straight line, but does not reach
100%. The percentage at which the curve levels off indicates the % of CaCo3.
Limey Rocks (0-50%) CaCo3): The reaction is same other than the CaCo3 content being less than
50%. After the initial rapid reaction the curve levels of at less than 50%.

Note: Oil contamination can be detected by the formation of unusually large gas bubbles as the acid
reacts with the sample.
Pure Dolomites [50-100% (Ca, Mg (Co 3) 2) ] The reaction starts immediately but slows down
with time and the curve is a curved line different from that of Limestone.
Pure Dolomites (100%) will produce a curve above 100%, because the calibration had been done with
CaCo3 which has different molecular weight than Dolomite. Corrections for this can be made by
multiplying the values by 0.92.
Dolomites (50-100%) The reaction is similar to that of Dolomite with the exception of a lesser
percentage. Between (50-100%).
The reaction could start immediately or after some time ( 1min).
Dolomitic Rocks (0-50%) If the Dolomitic content falls below 50% the rock is called a Dolomite
containing rock. The curve will be similar as dolomites but will level of before 50%.
Note: All values for dolomite should be multiplied by 0.92%.
Calcareous Dolomite: If the rock is predominantly dolomite with a small percentage of limestone
then it is called a calcareous dolomite.
The first component to react is the limestone, which will give a straight line increase. Once the
limestone has finished reacting then the curve will trace similar to that of dolomite.
By dividing the graph into its components the % of each can be calculated.
Dolomitic Limestones (minimum 50% Calcite): rocks that are principally limestone, but also
contain dolomite, are termed dolomitic limestones. The curve is a composite curve similar to that
above, but the straight line limestone component is much more important, and rises above the 50%
level. The start of the dolomite reaction is taken as the point at which the curve starts leveling off. The
dolomite content consists of the percentage measured between this point and the maximum curve
value.

OIL FIELD INSTRUMENTATION (INDIA) LTD.


Version 2.0

31

You might also like