Design and testing of a deep sea formation water and temeperature sampling probe for the Ocean Drilling Program /

and record temperatures. The Ocean Drilling Program has

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fisseler, Patrick James, 1969-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:and record temperatures. The Ocean Drilling Program has
approximately 18 inches and capture a small volume of fluid
comparison between samples returned at formation pressure and
Conceptual Design Evaluation, and 4) Embodiment Design. The
conditions; however, fluid samples typically encounter a
consortium dedicated to exploring the structure and history
determining the chemistry of the formation. In order to
developed two such probes, the IPOD in situ Pore Water
development of a new probe tip configuration, as well as, a
experiences a pressure drop upon entering the probe. Fluid
Favorable results of the sampling system allowed for the
formed. Fluid and temperature samples are one means of
full sample system testing and supervision of the
generated for all components of the tool. Components were
in October of 1995.
in situ conditions, The project was broken down into two
manufacturing and testing stage of the project consisted of
manufacturing process. the result of the design process was a
manufacturing stage. The design stage was governed by a
metering valve. Full testing of this sampling system showed
methodology were 1) Need Analysis, 2) Conceptual Design, 3)
minimal pressure drop between the formation and the probe.
more accurate picture of the formation conditions and allow
new modularized electronics section. Machine drawings were
next step. If successful, the probe is to undergo sea trials
obtain quality samples a tool must probe into the formation
ocean floor and develop a better understanding of how it was
of earth beneath the oceans. The program receives funds from
of the program is to learn about the geological makeup of the
pressure drop as they enter the tool. Samples collected
Probe (WSTP). These probes return samples at near in situ
project was to design, test, and manufacture a probe that
regimented design methodology. Steps included in the
results due to possible gas/fluid separation as the sample
returned at formation pressure is hoped to give scientist a
Sampling Probe (PWS) and the Water Sample and Temperature
sampling system that combined a back pressure piston and
scale testing at the Ocean Drilling Programs Annex is the
ship operator, and Gulf Coast Core Repository. The objective
stages, namely the design stage and the testing and
Texas A&M University serves as the science operator, drill
the National Science Foundation and 18 member countries.
The Ocean Drilling Program is an international research
the sampling system allowed sampling of formation fluid with
then fabricated by a local machine shop. All components
those returned under partial pressure. The objective of this
under went quality inspection and were then assembled. Full
using these probes are suspected of giving questionable
would consistently -return fluid and temperature samples at
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
Includes folded illustration inserts in back cover.
Vita.
Physical Description:xi, 164 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. + folded illustration inserts
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.