Testing Apparatus For Applying A Stress To A Test Sample
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1. A testing apparatus, comprising:
- a. a load-frame having a spring suitable for applying a stress load on a test specimen;
b. a heating vessel suitable for holding the load-frame, wherein the load-frame is positioned within the heating vessel.
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Abstract
A testing apparatus which is suitable for applying a stress load to a test specimen is provided. The testing apparatus may be used to simulate lithostatic stress on a test specimen, which may be, for example, a portion of a geologic formation. The testing apparatus may also be used in a method of evaluating the expected production of fluids obtainable from in situ pyrolysis of oil shale.
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25 Claims
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1. A testing apparatus, comprising:
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a. a load-frame having a spring suitable for applying a stress load on a test specimen; b. a heating vessel suitable for holding the load-frame, wherein the load-frame is positioned within the heating vessel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of heating a test specimen, comprising:
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a. placing a test specimen in a heating vessel; b. applying a stress load to the test specimen; c. heating the test specimen while under the stress load; and d. collecting a fluid produced from the test specimen. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of evaluating the expected production of fluids obtainable from in situ pyrolysis of oil shale, comprising:
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a. placing an oil shale test specimen under a stress load; b. heating the oil shale test specimen while under the stress load; c. collecting a test fluid produced from the heated oil shale test specimen; and d. analyzing the fluid to determine a fluid property. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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