Mineral Scale Testing
Dynamic Scale Loop
Dynamic Scale Loop testing evaluates a scale inhibitor's ability to prevent mineral scale formation under realistic flowing conditions. Unlike static bottle tests, dynamic testing simulates the pressure, temperature, flow rates, and water chemistries encountered in actual production systems. This provides a more accurate assessment of inhibitor performance, helping operators identify the most effective treatment program, optimize chemical dosage, and reduce the risk of scale-related production losses, equipment damage, and costly downtime.
Water
By testing your water early, potential challenges can be identified before they lead to equipment damage, production losses, or costly downtime. Comprehensive water analysis provides the data needed to select the right treatment program, optimize chemical performance, and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
XRD and XRF
X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing are powerful analytical tools used to identify and characterize mineral scale deposits.
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XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) determines the crystalline mineral composition of a scale sample, allowing identification of deposits such as calcium carbonate, barium sulfate, calcium sulfate, iron sulfide, and other mineral scales.
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XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) analyzes the elemental composition of the sample, identifying the concentrations of elements such as calcium, barium, sulfur, iron, and strontium.