Dampening apparatus and method for single piston pump used in determining the thermal stability of fluids

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8444314
APP PUB NO 20120014409A1
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12958838

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A thermal oxidation tester is shown for determining thermal stability of a fluid, particularly hydrocarbons when subjected to elevated temperatures. The tendency of the heated fluid to oxidize and (1) form deposits on a surface of a heater tube and (2) form solids therein, are both measured at a given flow rate, temperature and time. The measured results are used to determine whether a fluid sample passes or fails the test. Results of the measurements are recorded. The fluid under test is pumped with a low volume, high pressure, single piston pump with only a small fluctuation (pulsation) in output flow.

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PETROLEUM ANALYZER COMPANY LP8824 FALLBROOK DRIVE HOUSTON TX 77064

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Anderson, David G San Antonio, US 58 2380
Yang, Guoxing Pearland, US 21 42
Youngblood, Larry M Houston, US 5 13

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