Presentation Profile
Characterization of Hydrocarbons in Shale Rock Using Multiple Modes of Pyrolysis-GC/MS
Currently Scheduled: 10/15/2019 - 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
Room: Hibiscus Room
Main Author
Terry Ramus, Ph.D - Diablo Analytical
- Rojin Belganeh - Frontier Laboratories America
- Itsuko Iwai - Frontier Laboratories America
Abstract:
Hydrocarbon-based petroleum continues to be the most cost-effective energy source. The importance of Rock Evaluation Pyrolysis and the presence of specific compounds in source rock is of immense significance in assessing the potential of a given play. Although some laboratories continue to solvent extract the sample before analysis, others have found thermal extraction of the source rock will often yield a faster more accurate determination of the organic content. This is because most organic material is not accessible via traditional liquid extraction. This work demonstrates the applicability of multiple modes of Pyrolysis-GC/MS without solvent extraction or sample pretreatment before analysis.
