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Robert J. Schroeder0
Ronald E. G. Van Hal0
Bhavani Raghuraman0
Jagdish Shah0
Joyce Wong0
Patrick Jean René Tabeling0
Philippe Salamitou0
Date of Patent
April 13, 2010
Patent Application Number
12390158
Date Filed
February 20, 2009
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Patent abstract
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for separating and/or analyzing fluids of interest. According to principles of the present invention, fluid analysis is accomplished with microfluidic devices and may be reported in real-time or near real-time in a subterranean environment. In addition or alternative to oilfield applications, the principles of the present invention contemplate separation in a laboratory or other environment for biological sample separation and analytical chemistry applications. The present invention is capable of separating liquid-liquid mixtures or emulsions in a microfluidic device without fouling.
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