20100064795 | DOWNHOLE FLUID PROPERTY CHROMATOGRAPHY - A method for analyzing properties of fluids contained in a geological formation including the steps of lowering a tool containing a chromatograph down to a location within the geological formation; setting the tool into position; extracting a sample of formation fluid from the location within the geological formation under controlled conditions and directing it into the chromatograph; and analyzing the composition of the formation fluid sample located downhole. The formation fluid sample is delivered to the chromatograph with or without admixture with a solvent. A sampling tool for use in the method forms another aspect of the invention. | 03-18-2010 |