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Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance and Green Imaging Technologies, Inc. offer a fully integrated Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) cell for performing overburden studies. The revolutionary design of the cell makes it the most user friendly cell on the market, providing users with a "plug and play" solution.
For the first time, there is an overburden cell that is completely integrated with the NMR instrument. The ARC cell takes full advantage of the industry leading performance of the GeoSpec2 core analysis system. The latest in a line of innovative software and hardware solutions developed by Oxford Instruments and Green Imaging Technologies, the ARC cell is the only pressure vessel specifically designed to work with Q-Sense technology, allowing for improved measurement of fluids in smaller pores.
Apply up to 5,000 psi of pressure to your cores while scanning them without sacrificing your NMR signal. The revolutionary design of the ARC cell allows users to maintain pressure on the sample between studies, both inside and outside of the instrument.
Oxford Instruments and Green Imaging Technologies will be presenting a prototype of the ARC Overburden Cell at the annual Society of Core Analysts (SCA) Symposium in Austin, Texas, September 18-22, 2011, and plan to begin shipping them to clients in January 2012.
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The ARC cell is the first in a line of innovative solutions for the rock core analyst that will result from the partnership between Oxford Instruments and Green Imaging Technologies." said Green Imaging Technologies CTO Dr. Derrick Green. "The combined knowledge of both teams has resulted in a truly revolutionary product."
Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance in profile
Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance is committed to the development and manufacture of cost-effective instrumentation for industrial quality control and research based on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) technology. With leading products and a global sales and service network, Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance continues to explore innovative ways to use benchtop NMR for faster and easier measurements.
Oxford Instruments in profile
Oxford Instruments aims to pursue responsible development and deeper understanding of our world through science and technology. We provide high technology tools and systems for industrial and research markets based on our ability to analyze and manipulate matter at the smallest scale. Innovation has been the driving force behind Oxford Instruments' growth and success ever since the business spun out from Oxford University over 50 years ago, and its strategy is still to effect the successful commercialization of these ideas by bringing them to market in a timely and customer-focused fashion. Oxford Instruments is now a global company with over 1,300 staff worldwide and a listing on the London Stock Exchange (OXIG).
Our objective is to be a leading supplier of next generation tools and systems for research and industry. This involves the combination of core technologies in areas such as low temperature and high magnetic field environments, nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray electron and optical based metrology, and advanced growth, deposition, and etching. Our products, expertise, and ideas address global issues such as energy, environment, terrorism, and health, and are part of the next generation of telecommunications, energy products, environmental measures, security devices, drug discovery, and medical advances.
For further information, view website: www.oxford-instruments.com or e-mail: Johnpaul.cerroti@oxinst.com
Green Imaging Technologies in profile
Green Imaging Technologies is committed to providing innovative solutions for lab-based analysis of rock core via Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). Green Imaging Technologies' products and services offer fast, accurate, non-destructive analysis of rock core samples used by the oil and gas industry in exploration and reservoir characterization.
Beginning with a patented capillary pressure measurement technique in 2005, Green Imaging Technologies has the goal of making NMR core analysis more accessible and expanding the analysis that can be performed with NMR. Green Imaging Technologies' product offerings have evolved and expanded to include a full suite of routine and advanced core analysis tools. A culture of continual innovation has driven the company to be the industry leader in NMR core analysis.
Green Imaging Technologies also offer commercial testing services which allow clients to take advantage of a unique suite of non-destructive testing protocols without setting up their own lab. The Green Imaging Technologies team are experts in NMR rock core analysis ensuring clients get the best data possible from their core.
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Selection of instrumentation is about finding the right solution to the analytical challenges of today. While instrument performance is important in the overall purchase decision, it is the total offering from a supplier, that is the ability to perform specific applications to the after sales training and support, that influences today's buyers.
Oxford Instruments' MQC benchtop NMR analyzers offer rapid and accurate Quality Control measurements in a compact, easy-to-use package. At ACS, the Oxford Instruments team will be highlighting many applications for the MQC. These include the measurement of oil and moisture in seeds, fat in foodstuffs, hydrogen in fuel, spin finish on textile fibers and fluoride in toothpaste.
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The MQC benchtop NMR analyzers are designed to meet the main user requirements of size, reliability, serviceability and ease of use. Packaged applications where the MQC system is supplied complete with all software, hardware and sampling accessories for the task in hand makes training, and hence operation, straight-forward. Even the software is pre-configured providing operating instructions specific to the application.
The MQC benchtop NMR analyzer offers several important advantages over other laboratory analytical techniques. There is minimal sample preparation, samples being loaded into tubes, weighed (if necessary), then measured directly after a short period of temperature equilibration. The MQC takes measurements on the constituent of interest in its natural state. No solvents or other chemicals are required, removing the need for fume cabinets, specially trained staff or expensive disposal procedures. As measurements are performed on the bulk, NMR signals are generated from all parts of the sample, not just the surface, thereby guaranteeing accurate measurements. MQC measurements are generally insensitive to colour, particle size and other physical properties of the samples. As a consequence, calibrations are easy to carry out. Once established, calibrations are robust and need to be repeated infrequently. Most MQC measurements take between a few seconds to a few minutes allowing a high throughput of samples and efficient laboratory operation. Lastly, being a non-destructive technique, NMR measurements do not damage the sample in any way so samples may be stored for re-testing or measured using other techniques.
To learn more about Oxford Instruments' MQC benchtop NMR systems, view website: www.oxford-instruments.com
Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance Group in profile
The Magnetic Resonance business group is committed to the development and manufacture of cost-effective instrumentation for industrial quality control, research, and life sciences. The group's expertise is based on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology. Today, Oxford Instruments is exploring more innovative ways to use benchtop NMR for faster, easier, and safer measurements.
Oxford Instruments in profile
Oxford Instruments aims to pursue responsible development and deeper understanding of our world through science and technology. We provide high technology tools and systems for industrial and research markets based on our ability to analyze and manipulate matter at the smallest scale. Innovation has been the driving force behind Oxford Instruments' growth and success ever since the business spun out from Oxford University over 50 years ago, and its strategy is still to effect the successful commercialization of these ideas by bringing them to market in a timely and customer-focused fashion. Oxford Instruments is now a global company with over 1,300 staff worldwide and a listing on the London Stock Exchange (OXIG).
The company's objective is to be a leading supplier of next generation tools and systems for research and industry. This involves the combination of core technologies in areas such as low temperature and high magnetic field environments, nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray electron and optical based metrology, and advanced growth, deposition, and etching. Its products, expertise, and ideas address global issues such as energy, environment, terrorism, and health, and are part of the next generation of telecommunications, energy products, environmental measures, security devices, drug discovery, and medical advances.
For further information, view website: www.oxford-instruments.com
ACS - the American Chemical Society in profile
ACS holds two national meetings each year, attracting thousands of chemists, chemical engineers, academicians, graduate and postdoctoral students. ACS' 242nd National Meeting & Exposition will offer the latest technology and instrumentation from over 300 exhibitors, a diverse technical program based on the theme of "Chemistry of Air, Space and Water," presentations on new discoveries, and networking sessions.
To learn more about the ACS and the Denver National meeting, view website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content
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Oxford Instruments, the supplier of benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), is pleased to report that Vinyl Compounds have purchased a new MQC Benchtop NMR system. This underscores their commitment to the best quality products through investment in the latest QC instrumentation.
With 35 years in the PVC compound industry, Vinyl Compounds produce an extensive range of rigid, flexible and specialty grades of PVC. These products range from standard industry formulations to highly technical and customer bespoke formulations. Materials will be formulated to meet the chemical, mechanical and physical properties required of the final product. Through the company's continual investment programme, they have established a modern manufacturing facility capable of producing in excess of 60,000 tonnes of PVC compound and dry blend per annum.
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The standard industry test to measure softness requires a 24 hour conditioning period. While this is still performed, Vinyl Compounds have developed their own in-house procedure whereby they can predict the softness level of the product in a matter of minutes using their MQC benchtop NMR system. Having built up a library of data, they have shown a linear correlation between plasticiser content as measured by NMR with the 24 hour test. This means they can rapidly test materials for the customers to ensure a rapid turnaround, a responsiveness that keeps them in the forefront of PVC suppliers.
Vinyl Compounds' Commercial Director, Richard Loynes, commented on the company's latest investment: "Having been users of Oxford instruments' robust and reliable NMR technology for over thirty years, it was natural for us to purchase a new MQC system. It reflects the company commitment to our customers where we aim to continually provide improved support through investment in the latest technology available to us."
Oxford Instruments' latest benchtop NMR analyser offers fast, reliable Quality Control measurements in a compact, up-to-the-minute package, ideally suited to the needs of Vinyl Compounds. The MQC features a compact magnet for minimum benchtop footprint; modular design for easy serviceability; upgradeable firmware, and software self-diagnostics to aid servicing. The MQC uses Oxford Instruments' acclaimed MultiQuant and EasyCal software packages, allowing simple calibration and measurement of up to four constituents in samples. Every MQC system is supplied complete with application specific software and hardware.
For further information, view website: www.oxford-instruments.com/mqc or e-mail: Johnpaul.cerroti@oxinst.com Refer to page 318
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