Sapphire Rocking Cell RCS
Develop, optimize and select gas hydrate inhibitors
The Sapphire Rocking Cell laboratory instrument tests the effectiveness and efficiency of gas hydrate inhibitors. These prevent or limit the formation of gas hydrates.
Gas hydrates can form when natural gas is transported in the pipeline at low temperatures and high pressures, especially under deepwater conditions. For this purpose, the Sapphire Rocking Cell simulates two- and three-phase mixtures of natural gas, reservoir water and crude oil or condensates at pressures of up to 350 bar (5,080 psi), as they typically form during pipeline transportation.
The Sapphire Rocking Cell is used to test thermodynamic inhibitors (THI) and low-dosage inhibitors (LDHI) such as kinetic gas hydrate inhibitors (KHI) and anti-agglomerants (AA). The runtime of a ball is measured in the fully visible test cell made of sapphire glass. This test setup is ideal for anti-agglomerants. It provides essential information on the dispersion capacity and effectiveness of the inhibitor.
As experts in Sapphire Rocking Cells, we offer four different sapphire rocking cell models to suit every need.
The right instrument for every application
- RCS 2: with 2 test cells and enlarged 180° tilt angle
- RCS 6 with 6 test cells and optimized for the fume cupboard
- RCS 8: with 8 test cells, optimized for 2 blank tests and 3 duplicate tests
- RCS 20: with up to 20 test cells for large requirements
- Flexible with expandable temperature and pressure range
Application Areas of Sapphire Rocking Cell RCS
Develop and optimize gas hydrate inhibitors
Simulating deepwater conditions and gas hydrate formation
Examine two-phase and three-phase mixtures
Testing thermodynamic inhibitors THI
Testing kinetic gas hydrate inhibitors KHI
Test anti-agglomerates AA
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Sapphire Rocking Cell RCS2
- 2 test cells with low sample throughput
- Enlarged 180° tilt angle for viscosity comparisons
- Saves space by small footprint
- Integrated water tank
- Cost-effective entry-level model
Sapphire Rocking Cell RCS6
- 6 test cells for medium sample throughput
- Optimized for fume cupboard
- Very compact
- Can be operated completely from the front
- Entry-level model for the professional
IN USE WORLDWIDE
Used by Leading Labs
Sapphire Rocking Cell RCS8
- 8 test cells for medium sample throughput
- Optimized for 2 blind tests and 3 duplicate tests
- Largest tabletop instrument
- Optimized for fume cupboard
Sapphire Rocking Cell RCS20
- 10-20 test cells for high sample throughput
- For professional use
- Saves an enormous amount of test time due to very high capacity
- Camera system for photo and video recordings during the experiment
- Floor-standing appliance
Online Demo with Rocking Cell RCS
During the product demonstration, you will gain many insights into how it works. You can follow the measuring process live and then discuss your questions with our experts.
The most important facts at a glance
| Sapphire Rocking Cell RCS2 | Sapphire Rocking Cell RCS6 | Sapphire Rocking Cell RCS8 | Sapphire Rocking Cell RCS20 | |
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| Test cells | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 or 20 |
| Material test cell | Sapphire crystal, completely visible | |||
| Pressure Range |
0 .. 200 bar (0 .. 2,900 psi) 350 bar (5,080 psi) - optionally |
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| Temperature range |
-5 .. +40 °C (+23.. +104 °F) -10 .. +60 °C (+14 .. +140 °F) - optionally |
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| Sample Volume | 20 cm³ | |||
| Sour gas resistance | opionally | |||
| Application | KHI, KI, HET, AA, Multi-Phase | |||
| Sample throughput | low | medium | medium | high |
| Good to Know | 180° tilt angle for viscosity measurement, small footprint | Optimized for the fume cupboard | Optimized for 2 blank tests and 3 duplicate tests, for the laboratory proof | Professional device for high throughput |
Sapphire Rocking Cell RCS data sheet
In the product data sheet you will find the exact specification as well as many data and options to help you decide on the Sapphire Rocking Cell RCS.
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