Laboratories

The PMRE department maintains two well-equipped laboratories- 1) Analytical lab and 2) Petrophysical lab. These are primarily for graduate studies and advanced research. In addition to teaching and research, these facilities are also used to provide testing, training and consultation services to companies involved in the petroleum, minerals and energy sector of Bangladesh. Tests are performed following international standards like ASTM, GPA and ISO.

  • Drill Core Cutter with accessories
  • Gas Calorimeter
  • Murcury Injection Porosimeter
  • Boyel's Law Porosimeter
  • Universal Porometer
  • Capillary Pressure Apparatus
  • Gas Liquid Permeameter
  • Universal Core Grinder
  • Reid Vapor Pressure Apparatus
  • Centrifuge
  • Gas Chromatographs
  • PVT Apparatus
  • GOR Apparatus
  • Gas Oil Relative Permeability Apparatus
  • Soxhlet Extractor
  • Bomb Calorimeter
  • Helium Porosimeter
  • Water Distillation Unit
  • Dean-Starch Distillation Unit
  • De-saturation Capillary Cell
  • Electrically Heated Downdraft Retort
  • Muffle Furnace 11000C
  • Pressure Hydrometer Apparatus for LPG, NGL
  • Pour/Cloud Point Apparatus
  • Saybolt viscometer
  • Rheometer
  • Cleveland Open Cup Apparatus
  • Pensky Martin Closed Cup Apparatus
  • Low Temperature Circulation Bath
  • ASTM Distillation Apparatus

Following is a list of tests usually performed in the PMRE labs. However, new test facilities can also be designed and performed as per client’s requirement.

  • Chromatographic gas composition analysis with Liquefiable Hydrocarbons
  • Chromatographic Condensate Analysis
  • ASTM Distillation
  • Reid Vapor Pressure
  • Density of Liquid Fluids
  • Water and Sediments Content (BSW) by centrifuge method
  • Kinematic Viscosity at Specified Temperature
  • Viscosity Index (Including Viscosity at 40oC and 100oC)
  • Ash Content
  • Flash Point
  • Fire Point
  • Pour/Cloud Point
  • Gross Heating Value by Bomb Calorimeter for Liquid and Solid Fuels
  • Gas Sampling