Advanced Carbon Management Solutions

ACCELERATING YOUR PATH TO NET ZERO

The transition towards renewable energy sources is leading to significant changes in revenue streams and business models. Traditional fluid testing technologies, initially designed for the oil and gas sector, often fail to meet the stringent requirements of Cleantech applications like Carbon Management. With the Cleantech market for Net Zero rapidly expanding, operators increasingly need quick and accurate data to minimise project risks and make informed investment decisions.

The unique thermodynamic properties of CO₂ and phase behaviour compared to natural gas present new challenges during operational events such as start-up, shutdown, depressurisation, fluctuating CO₂ supply, and potential leaks. Moreover, impurities will be present in CO₂ at various stages, from capture to storage. fluidXlab revolutionises the characterisation of CO₂ with new technology that requires less fluid volumes than traditional methods, reducing time-to-field deployment and project risk.

Carbon Management

Leveraging years of expertise, fluidXlab specialises in comprehensive CO₂ management solutions across 3 key areas:

Co₂ Geological Storage

Solutions for Integrity and Performance Assessment

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) stands as a critical technology in the fight against global warming. However, ensuring the safe and effective implementation of CCS demands meticulous planning and testing. A thorough evaluation of all pertinent factors is crucial for successful deployment.

Services Ensuring Safe CO₂ Geological Storage

This is where fluidXlab steps in. We offer a comprehensive suite of testing services, including caprock integrity, SCAL (Special Core Analysis Laboratories), rock and fluid interaction assessments, phase behaviour studies, and flow assurance analyses, fluid characterisation and petrophysical properties measurements. Our solutions minimise project risks and maximise the success of your CCS project.

Flow Assurance

Solid Precipitation
Hydrate Formation
Chemical Screening

Rock-Fluid Interaction

Contact Angle
Gas Adsorption Test
Specific Surface Area (BET)
Batch Reactor

Fluid Characterisation

Dynamic Viscosity
Density
Decomposition Test
Recombination/Synthesis

SCAL

Relative Permeability
Capillary Pressure
Core Analysis
Injectivity Test
Core Flooding

Petrophysical Properties

Reservoir Rock Mineralogy, Porosity, Permeability
Cap Rock Mineralogy

Phase Behaviour/Compatibility

Constant Composition Expansion (CCE)
Constant Volume Depletion (CVD)
Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium (VLE)
Diffusion (Gas-Gas, Gas-Liquid)
Solubility (CO₂ in Brine, Water in CO₂)
Interfacial Tension (IFT)
Dispersion Test

Caprock Integrity

Threshold Pressure

Co₂ Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery

Unlocking Trapped Hydrocarbons while Injecting CO₂

fluidXlab is at the forefront of pioneering research, conducting a diverse range of laboratory tests like phase behaviour, flow assurance, rock-fluid characterisation, petrophysical properties, fluid properties and SCAL aimed at utilising captured CO₂ for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery. Our cutting-edge experiments involve fluid and gas mixtures, including CO₂, and hydrocarbons, all while adhering to the highest health, safety, and environmental standards. These critical services contribute to maximising the benefits of the recovery process while minimising any potential risks.

De-Risk CO2-Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery Projects

Flow Assurance

Asphaltene Onset Pressure / Temperature
Wax Appearance Temperature
Salt Precipitation
Chemical Screening

Rock-Fluid Interaction

Contact Angle
Gas Adsorption
Specific Surface Area (BET)
Batch Reactor

Fluid Characterisation

Composition
Density
Dynamic Viscosity
Recombination/Synthesis

SCAL

Relative Permeability
Capillary Pressure
Core Analysis
Injectivity Test
Core Flooding

Petrophysical Properties

Reservoir Rock Mineralogy
Cap Rock Mineralogy

Phase Behaviour/Compatibility

Constant Composition Expansion (CCE)
Constant Volume Depletion (CVD)
Differential Liberation Expansion (DLE)
Swelling and Separator
Minimum Miscibility Pressure (MMP) – Slim Tube*/ Rising Tube
Multiple Contact
Diffusion (Gas-Gas, Gas-Liquid)
Solubility (CO₂ in Brine, Water in CO₂)
Interfacial Tension (IFT)
Dispersion Test

Co₂ Capture & Transport

Enable Efficient and Safe Operations

In carbon management, capturing CO₂ before its emission and transporting it via pipelines are crucial for optimising this complex process, necessitating thorough studies and analysis. Phase behaviour studies support pipeline design and predict potential issues like hydrate formation, ensuring safe and efficient transport. Corrosion studies guide material selection to prevent leaks and ensure pipeline integrity, safeguarding the environment. Flow assurance analysis guarantees smooth, reliable CO₂ flow by mitigating challenges like pressure drops and wax deposition and fluid properties analysis, which is crucial at every stage of CO₂ transport.

Supporting Your CO₂ Transport and Capture Technologies

Carbon Capture

Select the optimum liquid or solid adsorbent.

Magnetic Suspension Balance (MSB)
PVT Cell
Wetted Wall Column and Continuous Flow System

Flow Assurance

We ensure smooth, efficient CO₂ flow by analysing potential flow challenges and designing solutions.

Solid Precipitation
Hydrates Formation Analysis

Fluid Characterisation

Dynamic Viscosity
Density
Composition
Recombination/Synthesis

Phase Behaviour

We help you design reliable pipelines by accurately predicting CO₂ behaviour under various conditions.

Vapour-Liquid (VL) and Vapour-Liquid-Liquid (VLL) Phase Behaviour with Impurities
Solubility (CO₂ in Liquid / Liquid in CO₂)

Corrosion Studies

We identify the most suitable materials for your pipeline, preventing leaks and environmental damage.

Pipe Material Studies

Partnering with fluidXlab enables you to confidently address the complexities of CO₂ transportation, paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future.