Patent ID: 6925392
Filing Date: 2005-08-02
Classification: B01L,G01N,G16Z

Abstract:
1. A method for chemical analysis of fluids utilized or produced in hydrocarbon exploration and production industry, including, drilling, drill in, completion, formation and production fluids, which may be employed at rig site or in a remote location, comprising: a) Collecting samples of fluids from predetermined fluid collection points where the drilling-, drill-in-, completion-, formation-, or production fluid are flowing or stored; b) Introducing said samples into a microfluidic system for chemical measurement containing at least one microfluidic device characterized by at least one microfluidic channel and at least three reservoirs, optionally said microfluidic device operably connected to a computing device; c) Executing one or more selected tests on said microfluidic device; d) Providing a means of detecting results of the tests and generating data; e) Translating said data to provide results of said analytical test; and f) Monitoring said results to adjust selected aspects of the drilling, completion, and production operations.