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Analysis of petroleum fractions by TLC-FID: applications to petroleum reservoir description

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Stephen Larter

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Abstract

Thin-layer chromatography and flame ionization detection (Iatroscan TLC-FID) offers a rapid and accurate method for quantifying saturated and aromatic hydrocarbons, and resin/asphaltene fractions, in solvent extracts of petroleum source rocks, reservoir rocks and crude oils. While the instrument is superficially simple, special precautions need to be taken in calibration, and parameter setting, due to complexities arising from the operational characteristics of the detector system. Nevertheless, the technique offers superior speed and precision to conventional MPLC analysis of petroleum fractions. This paper describes the choice of operational parameters, provides comparison with the traditional group type analysis technique (MPLC) and presents some geochemical applications.

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Author(s): Karlsen DA, Larter SR

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Organic Geochemistry

Year: 1991

Volume: 17

Issue: 5

Pages: 603-617

Print publication date: 01/01/1991

ISSN (print): 0146-6380

ISSN (electronic): 1873-5290

Publisher: Pergamon

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0146-6380(91)90004-4

DOI: 10.1016/0146-6380(91)90004-4

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