ADVANCE | Foam Analysis
Analyzing every aspect of foam behavior
When it comes to foam analysis ADVANCE offers many features for making measurements as simple and precise as possible. Due to the high level of automation each measurement is fully reproducible and the possibility of operator errors is minimized. ADVANCE supports several instruments in the field of foam analysis with different ranges of application as well as measuring methods.
Video | ADVANCE | Foam Analysis
 | Foam heightFoamability and foam stability using the optically detected height of foam created reproducibly |
 | Foam structureOptically detected foam bubble sizes and their statistical distribution |
 | Liquid contentMoisture and drainage behavior of foam using its electric conductibility |
 | Foam FlashFoam formation behavior of heavily foaming liquids using stirring circles |
 | Ross Miles foam analysis (RMFA)Foamability and foam stability according to ASTM D 1173 |
 | High pressure foamFoam height and foam structure simultaneously analyzed under high pressure |
Dynamic Foam Analyzer – DFA100
ADVANCE works in optimal harmonization with our instruments. For instance, programming of automatic measurement sequences with our DFA100 is especially simple and user-friendly. ADVANCE integrates the software-controlled components of our DFA100 in complete sample analyses with a wide range of functions. Thanks to the focus on automization while developing this software, it is possible to reduce user-based alterations and errors, which otherwise could occur between or during measurements.
Furthermore, ADVANCE enables the reproduction of any analysis made. Each measurement can include the foam height, liquid content and foam structure with the results obtained simultaneously. For this, just a few clicks are necessary to receive measurement and comparison results.
Moreover, it is possible to choose between various measuring methods, such as the new Foam Flash method, which precisely describes the foam formation dynamics of liquid foam.
Ross Miles Foam Analyzer – RMFA
For measurements with our RMFA, ADVANCE combines automated analyses of foamability and foam stability using the Ross-Miles method. The software is perfectly prepared for measurements in accordance with ASTM D 1173. As required in the standard, the initial foam height and the measurements are recorded after exactly 60, 180 and 300 seconds.
A further recommendation of the standard is that different surfactant concentrations should be examined, which is perfectly supported by the easy-to-use result comparison. Moreover, the analysis of the liquid height provides additional information for the capture of drainage.
High Pressure Foam Analyzer – HPFA
The cooperation between ADVANCE and our HPFA provides the best basis for complex measurements under high pressure. For significant foam analysis in the field of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) special prerequisites need to be fulfilled.
With ADVANCE foam behavior can be observed under reservoir conditions at pressures up to 350 bar and temperatures up to 120 °C. Pressure and temperature data are transmitted continually by sensors of the instrument and recorded for each measuring point and frame by the software.
Due to frame-by-frame storage, comparing and understanding the results is simple and clear. Configurations for image recording rates can be customized for foam formation (rapid image sequence) or foam decay (slow image sequence). The selection solely depends on your individual requirements and completes the whole range of functions.