Graphene sensor for scale monitoring applications in oil pipelines

Abdellatif Bouchalkha, Radouane Karli, Khalid Alhammadi

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Abstract

In this paper we focus on the design and testing of a graphene based sensor for applications in oil industry. The sensor is designed to target the specific need of the oil industry related to monitoring and preventing scale formation in oil pipelines. The graphene sensor was setup for resistance measurements using four-probe technique. It was tested on deionized (DI) water as a standard reference and crude oil as a harch, mixed, and inhomogenious environment. After the calibration tests, the graphene sensor was used to monitor the concentration of strontium ions in DI water as one of the key elements responssible for scale formation in oil pipelines. We have successfully achieved a sensitivity of 68% to 0.02MoI/L of Sr. ions concentration in DI water. The results obtained were consistent for several hours of measurements and even after 2 days the sensitivity is still about 36%.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2020 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728146409
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2020
Event2020 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2020 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 4 Feb 20209 Apr 2020

Publication series

Name2020 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2020

Conference

Conference2020 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityDubai
Period4/02/209/04/20

Keywords

  • Graphene sensor
  • Oil pipelines
  • Scale monitoring
  • Strontium nitrate

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