dvm in-line, online, real-time high-pressure high accuracy high-temperature hpht viscosity & density tracking

DVM

HPHT ultra high accuracy all-in-one density meter and viscometer

in-line, online, real-time high-pressure high-temperature viscosity & density tracking

Simultaneous density, viscosity and temperature measurement
Measure at reservoir conditions: 30,000 psi and 400°F (2000 bar and 200° C)
Built for on the bench or in the field use
Extremely accurate measurement in the harshest of conditions
5 minutes from box to operation in your flow loop – built to integrate with all PVT systems
Full Titanium construction

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3-in-1 process instrument

Density meter, Viscometer and Temperature gauge all-in-one. Small form-factor robust device.

Single instrument for both density and viscosity

Extremely high accuracy in providing the measurements

High accuracy even in harshest of conditions

Measure reservoir fluid density and viscosity at 30,000 psi (2000 bar) and 400°F (200°C)

Lowest fluid use for providing measurements

Less than 0.7 cc fluid sample required for measurement of both density and viscosity under reservoir conditions

Excellent Design

All Titanium wetted parts. Built to operate in oven or bath. Standalone DTCM for smallest form factor density and viscosity.

Extremely convenient operations

No hardware or software changes to measure density and viscosity across complete range. No re-calibration required to remove effect of viscosity or change of pistons to measure viscosity in different range.

Accurate temperature measurement

Class AA Pt1000 for accurate temperature reading of the sample fluid

DVM SPECIFICATIONS

Fluid measurements

Viscosity Range	0.2 to 300 cP lower than 0.2 available
Viscosity Accuracy	0.1 cP below 1 cP 5% of reading (standard)
Density Range	0 – 1.5 g/cc
Density Accuracy	0.001 g/cc
Reproducibility	Better than 1% of reading
Temperature	Pt1000 (cIass AA)

Operational conditions

Process Fluid Temperature	-40 up to 200 °C (400 °F)
Ambient Temperature	-40 up to 200 °C
Pressure Range	up to 30,000 psi (2000 bar)

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

The rheonics DVM measures viscosity and density by means of a torsional resonator, which is fully immersed in the fluid under test.
The more viscous the fluid, the higher the mechanical damping of the resonator. By measuring the damping, the product of viscosity and density may be calculated by rheonics’ proprietary algorithms.
The denser the fluid, the lower the resonant frequency. A denser fluid increases the mass loading of the resonator.
The resonator is both excited and sensed by means of an electromagnetic transducer mounted in the sensor’s body.
Damping is measured by the rheonics patented sensing and evaluation electronics and stable, high accuracy and repeatable readings are obtained based on rheonics’ proven gated phase-locked loop technology.

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FEATURES

Robust Build and Superior Sensor Technology

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Patented Balanced Resonators

Rheonics’ DVM sensors use patented balanced resonators to ensure consistent, reproducible measurements no matter how the DVM is mounted.

Robust, repeatable and well-characterized sensors

DVM uses ultra-stable resonators, built using decades of experience in materials, vibrational dynamics and fluid-resonator interaction modelling that add up to the industry’s most robust, repeatable and well characterised sensors.

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Wide Operational Capabilities

Density Range

0 – 1.5 g/cc
1 – 1500 kg/m³
0 – 12.52 lb/gal

Density Accuracy

0.001 g/cc
1 kg/m³
0.008 lb/gal

Viscosity Range

0.2 to 300 cP

Viscosity Accuracy

0.1 cP below 1 cP
5% of reading (standard)

Pressure

upto 30,000 psi (2000 bar)

Temperature

-40°C to 200°C (392°F)

Fluid Types

Newtonian
non-Newtonian
Single phase
Multi-phase

Accurate, fast and reliable measurements

HPHT measurements

upto 30,000 psi (2000 bar)

Reproducibility

better than 1%

Measurement time

< 2 seconds

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Reference – New approaches to inline fluid density and viscosity measurements (World Oil)

Process Viscosity Monitoring, Storage & Analyzer

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Powerful, intuitive GUI

It can continuously track change of viscosity and density of live oil sample across the complete run and does not require any hardware change or reconfiguration. Rheonics’ software is powerful, intuitive and convenient to use.

On-device(edge), cloud and PC data acquisition and analysis

Viscosity and density measurement without change of hardware or parameters

API for data acquisition and integration in customer applications

Easy integration with existing data acquisition systems using LabVIEW VI over USB, Ethernet, Modbus

Minimal sample fluid utilization and cost-effective operations

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Single instrument, dual function

Rheonics’ DVM is a unique product that replaces two alternatives and offers better performance while operating at true reservoir conditions. It eliminates the difficulty of co-locating two different instruments in any application needing density-viscosity monitoring of the process fluid.

Minimal sample size requirement

Minimal reservoir fluid is used for testing in the DVM since there is no requirement of a separate line or sampling system. Safe and cost-effective to operate, DVM requires only 0.7ml of sample to measure viscosity and density across the complete P,T range saving time and money.

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Ruggedised electronics deliver accurate, fast and reliable measurements

Sophisticated, patented 3rd generation electronics drive these sensors and evaluate their response. Ultra-fast and robust electronics, combined with comprehensive computational models, make SRVs one of the fastest and most accurate in the industry. SRV gives real time, accurate viscosity measurements every second and are not affected by flow variations!

Process Control

PLC Integration
IP integration
Standalone

Cloud based process control

OPC UA
JSON
TCP/IP

Edge process control

Analog Communication
Digital Communication
Integrated Webserver

Patented measurement system

Active ambient vibration suppression

Stable in high EMI process environments

One electronics measurement system for all product lines

SME-DRM

35mm DIN rail mount
Extra-small form factor for easy installation

SME-TRD

IP66 enclosures
Onsite and remote installation of electronics head
Available with rugged display for field use

SME-TR

IP66 enclosures
Onsite and remote installation of electronics head

HT-Electronics

Available for operation to 150-210 ° C
Built for down-hole tools
Only available in custom modules – 10 OTS

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Multiple communication options available

Electronics communication - modbus rtu usb ethernet with display options - rheonics density viscosity meters

4-20 mA

HART Support

RS-485

Modbus RTU

USB

SD Card

Ethernet

Serial ↔︎ TCP/IP

Modbus TCP

Webserver

EtherNet IP

Wireless support

Bluetooth LE 4.0

Multi-Line Display

CAN

Coming soon

Profinet

Coming soon

Communication

Acquire data in real-time. Transfer it to your computer or upload to the cloud

Standalone IP65 rated boxes to integrate into your system.
Standard PCB to integrate in your equipment panel box.
Next generation electronics in sensor head.
Ethernet, 4-20 mA, RS232 over USB.
CAN, Profinet, HART available for custom applications.

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Unique accessory option : DTCM

DTCM eliminates the need for bulky and expensive thermal test chambers (climate chambers) for temperature control. It reduces the foot print to the same size as a typical small coffee machine (Nespresso) while achieving 10x better stability and uniformity compared to a typical 100L commercial thermal chamber.

DVM Thermal Control Module

DVM thermal chamber
10 °C to 180 °C
0.005 °C temperature stability
0.05 °C temperature accuracy
Integrated temperature controller
PC built-in for standalone operation
Ethernet, Wi-fi, RS485 ports for direct integration
7.5kg (16.5 lb) with DVM

DTCM accessory page

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Rheonics’ value proposition: The best in the industry

Very high pressures and temperatures, shocks and vibrations, limited availability of power and severe space constraints on drilling rigs call for novel approaches to measurement instruments. This serves as the charter for Rheonics’ DVM.

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DVM Introduction Video

DVM Demo | Density viscosity HPHT pressure test

CONFIGURATIONS

Customise the sensor to meet your needs

Choose from a wide range of electronics, communication, temperature, accessories and process connection options. Define requirements as per your process needs and place an order.

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DOWNLOADS

Title	Description	Link	File Category	Products	Tags	document_categories_hfilter	tags_hfilter
DTCM-G2 Drawing	Drawing for DTCM G2: DVM Thermal Control Module	Download	Drawings	DVM, DTCM		drawings
Drawing – SME-TR Electronics option: E2	Drawing for SME-TR: Sensor electronics in Transmitter Housing	Download	Drawings	Electronics, SRV, SRD, DVM, DVP	Technical Information	drawings	technical-information
CAD Model- SME-TRD Electronics option: E1	CAD Model (pdf, dxf, 3D step) for SME-TRD: Sensor electronics in Transmitter Housing with Display	Download	CAD Models	Electronics, SRV, SRD, DVM, DVP	Technical Information	cad-models	technical-information
Drawing – SME-TRD Electronics option: E1	Drawing for SME-TRD: Sensor electronics in Transmitter Housing with Display	Download	Drawings	DVP, Electronics, SRV, SRD, DVM	Technical Information	drawings	technical-information
CAD Model – SME-TR Electronics option: E2	CAD Model (pdf, dxf, 3D step) for SME-TR: Sensor electronics in Transmitter Housing	Download	CAD Models	DVP, Electronics, SRV, SRD, DVM	Technical Information	cad-models	technical-information
CAD Model – SME-DRM Electronics option: E3	CAD Model (pdf, dxf, 3D step) for SME-DRM: DIN rail mount Sensor electronics	Download	CAD Models	DVM, DVP, Electronics, SRV, SRD	Technical Information	cad-models	technical-information
Drawing – SME-DRM Electronics option: E3	Drawing for SME-DRM: DIN rail mount Sensor electronics	Download	Drawings	DVM, DVP, Electronics, SRV, SRD	Technical Information	drawings	technical-information
Drawing – DVM	2D drawing of DVM	Download	Drawings	DVM	Technical Information	drawings	technical-information
Datasheet – DTCM	Information and specifications about DVM Thermal Control Module	Download	Datasheets & Brochures	DTCM, DVM	Technical Information	datasheets	technical-information
Declaration of Conformity – CE Declaration of Conformity as per EN 61326-1:2013, EN 61326-2-3:2013 & EN 50581:2012	Declaration of Conformity for SME-TRD, SME-TR & SME-DRM as per directives – Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU & Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS2) Directive 2011/65/EU	Download	Certificates	SRV, SRD, DVM, DVP, Electronics	Technical Information	certificates	technical-information
Conference Paper – A New Sensor for Viscosity and Fluid Density Measurement for Oil Well Drilling Applications	Viscosity and Fluid Density Measurement for Oil Well Drilling Applications, Published in Sensors and Measuring Systems 2014; 17. ITG/GMA Symposium	Download	Publications	DVM	Technical Information, Application	publications	technical-information application
Article – Laboratory for Mechanics and Experimental Dynamics, ETH Zurich	ETH Zurich, Laboratory for Mechanics and Experimental Dynamics – Article on Dynamic viscosity and density sensing featuring Rheonics (previously Viscoteers)	Download	Publications	DVM, DVP, SRV, SRD	Technical Information	publications	technical-information
Manual – DVM	DVM-HPHT Installation and Operating Instructions	Download	Manuals	DVM	Training	manuals	training
Product Portfolio – SRV, SRD, DVM, DVP	Overview of the Standard Products – Information on Specifications, Electronics, Communication, Mechanical, Dimensions, Software and installation.	Download	Datasheets & Brochures	SRD, DVM, DVP, SRV	Marketing, Technical Information	datasheets	marketing technical-information
Datasheet – DVM	Information on Specifications, Electronics, Communication, Mechanical, Dimensions, Software and installation.	Download	Datasheets & Brochures	DVM	Technical Information	datasheets	technical-information

APPLICATIONS

Density Viscosity for PVT studies

PVT analysis is performed to relate surface production to underground withdrawal for an oil reservoir and to simulate what takes…

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DVM: Publications, Industry R&D, Case Studies

Rheonics DVM has been deployed in difficult customer applications and has been used in R&D activities of the Oil & Gas majors. It’s value is indispensable in tough reservoir conditions (PVT & EOR applications) where it delivers density and viscosity data with absolute precision and reliability.

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