Hardware

Chromatograph

An additional detection technique is provided by the flame ionization chromatograph (FID). This detector functions on the principle of hydrocarbon molecule ionization in the presence of a hydrogen flame. These ions are subjected to a strong electrical field resulting in a measurable current flow that is then amplified and recorded.

Continental Laboratories’ well site gas analysis is performed by chromatography to define the composition of detected hydrocarbons. This acts as an aid in pre-determining the character of the hydrocarbons in a reservoir as well as assisting in the proper classification of those hydrocarbons contained in the mud system. The primary function of well site gas analysis is to analyze each hydrocarbon accumulation to include the identity and the relative proportion of each component.

Mud Logging Software Hydrocarbon Log Plotting

Mud Logging Hardware Gas Detector Chromatograph