Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Geochemical – geological – or geothermal exploration – For petroleum oils or carbonaceous minerals
Patent
1984-07-23
1986-03-25
Lacey, David L.
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Geochemical, geological, or geothermal exploration
For petroleum oils or carbonaceous minerals
436157, 436158, 436178, G01N 2514, G01N 3324
Patent
active
045783560
ABSTRACT:
The hydrocarbon potential of a source rock comprising hydrocarbons and insoluble organic materials capable of generating hydrocarbons upon pyrolysis or further maturation is analytically determined. In the instant invention, a particulate sample of the source rock is slurried with a solvent to extract the hydrocarbons therefrom and provide a first solution for analysis. The extracted sample is again slurried with a solvent and the resulting slurry is heated to a temperature sufficient to pyrolyze the insoluble organic material to liquid hydrocarbons. The liquid hydrocarbons dissolve in the solvent to provide a second solution for analysis. The first and second solutions are then analyzed independently for hydrocarbon content.
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Baran Robert J.
Hill Jr. Robert J.
Lacey David L.
Sandford Dean
Union Oil Company of California
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