Laser Particle Size and Shape Analysis
Measured in one pass...
Advanced particle characterization combining laser diffraction and dynamic image analysis to deliver complete size and morphology data from a single measurement
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Measure particle size and shape simultaneously
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Capture full distributions from 0.01 to 4000 µm
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Eliminate multiple workflows with a single integrated analysis
Particle size and morphology directly control:
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Reservoir flow behaviour
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Formation damage risk
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Fines migration
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Completion performance
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Sand production
Yet traditional methods often:
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Require multiple instruments
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Provide incomplete datasets
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Miss critical shape information
Integrated Particle Size & Shape Analysis
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We combine:
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Laser diffraction (LD)
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Dynamic image analysis (DIA)
Workflow:
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Sample introduced into system
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Laser diffraction measures size distribution
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High-speed imaging captures particle shape
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Data combined into unified dataset
You get complete particle insight in one workflow
WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT
Comparison:
Traditional workflow
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Laser diffraction → size only
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Imaging → separate system
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Multiple datasets
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Alignment issues
CTS PSA workflow
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Combined measurement
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Same sample cell
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Same flow path
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Fully integrated dataset
Complete particle dataset
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Particle size distribution (PSD)
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Morphological parameters (30+ metrics)
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Shape classification
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Raw data (graph + tabular)
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Measurement summaries
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Particle image reports
Visual outputs include
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Distribution curves
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Cumulative plots
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Tabulated datasets
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Individual particle imagery
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Heat maps for particle populations
WHY CTS
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Integrated workflows across disciplines
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Subsurface-focused expertise
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Ability to connect particle data to reservoir behaviour
👉 Not just measurement — interpretationl reservoirs and geosteering
TECHNOLOGY
Tri-laser diffraction system
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Multi-angle detection (0–165°)
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High-resolution size distribution
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Sub-micron sensitivity
Dynamic image analysis
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High-speed camera + strobe illumination
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Real particle imaging in flow
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Shape + morphology captured per particle
Combined system
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Simultaneous measurement
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Patented synchronous analysis
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BLEND distribution across full size range
KEY BENEFITS
Speed
Full dataset in seconds (typically ~30s per sample)
Resolution
Detect fine and coarse fractions in one dataset
Resolve multi-modal distributions
Integration
Size + shape in one dataset
No need for multiple techniques
Scalability
Suitable for large sample volumes
Consistent, repeatable outputs
APPLICATIONS
Reservoir Engineering
Fines migration analysis
Formation damage assessment
Production
Sand production studies
Flow assurance
Laboratory Analysis
Core-derived particle systems
Cuttings and solids analysi
R&D / Materials
Morphology-driven behaviour analysis
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