Quizix Q6000 Series High-Pressure Precision Displacement Pump
| Origin | USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chandler Engineering (OEM) |
| Distributor Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Product Category | Imported Instrumentation |
| Model | Q6000 Series |
| Pricing | Available Upon Request |
Overview
The Quizix Q6000 Series High-Pressure Precision Displacement Pump is an engineered fluid delivery system designed for demanding laboratory-scale reservoir simulation and high-pressure process research. Built upon a positive displacement principle using precision-machined reciprocating pistons, the Q6000 delivers exceptional flow accuracy and pressure stability under extreme operating conditions—up to 206.8 MPa (30,000 psi) and temperatures up to 285 °C. Its core function is to provide controlled, repeatable displacement of liquids or gases into core holders, reaction vessels, or analytical instrumentation, enabling quantitative studies of multiphase flow behavior, relative permeability, capillary pressure, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) mechanisms under representative subsurface conditions.
Key Features
- Planetary gear reduction drive coupled with helical gear transmission ensures smooth torque delivery, minimal mechanical shock, and high load capacity across extended duty cycles.
- Oxide-zirconia (ZrO₂) piston assemblies offer superior hardness (>1200 HV), wear resistance, and chemical inertness—enabling direct displacement of aggressive fluids including brine, CO₂-saturated aqueous phases, and acidic or alkaline EOR formulations.
- Modular multi-cylinder architecture supports configurations from single-cylinder operation to synchronized dual- or quad-cylinder setups for continuous flow, pressure balancing, or differential pressure control.
- Customizable wetted materials include ASTM A240 S31603 stainless steel for general service and UNS N10276 (Hastelloy® C-276) for highly corrosive environments involving H₂S, CO₂, or high-salinity brines.
- High-volume displacement design accommodates both liquid-phase applications (e.g., waterflood simulation) and compressible gas-phase displacement (e.g., CO₂ huff-and-puff, nitrogen injection), with maximum flow rates up to 400 mL/min at rated pressure.
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The Q6000 series is compatible with a broad range of reservoir fluids—including crude oils, synthetic brines, polymer solutions, surfactant systems, supercritical CO₂, and methane—as well as reactive chemistries used in acidizing or alkaline-surfactant-polymer (ASP) flooding. All standard configurations comply with ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code for high-pressure instrumentation interfaces. Optional pressure containment housings meet ISO 15156-3 (NACE MR0175) requirements for sour service. When integrated into automated core analysis workflows, the system supports audit-ready data integrity per FDA 21 CFR Part 11 when used with validated PumpWorks software configurations.
Software & Data Management
PumpWorks™ is a Windows-based control platform developed exclusively for Quizix displacement systems. It provides full deterministic control over pressure, flow rate, and differential pressure profiles via 15 preconfigured operational modes—including dual-cylinder continuous constant-flow, constant-pressure, or constant-pressure-difference displacement; bi-directional pressure-controlled cycling; and ratio-controlled dual-pump operation (e.g., pump1:pump2 = 1:1 or user-defined). The software enables independent actuation of individual cylinders for specialized applications such as capillary viscometry (one cylinder delivering, one withdrawing) or closed-loop feedback control interfaced with external transducers. Raw data—including timestamped pressure, flow, temperature, and valve status—is logged in CSV and HDF5 formats with configurable sampling intervals down to 10 Hz. Exported datasets are fully traceable and support GLP/GMP-compliant reporting frameworks.
Applications
- Core flooding experiments for absolute and relative permeability determination (ASTM D6988, API RP 40)
- Multiphase (oil-water, oil-water-gas) displacement studies under reservoir-relevant P/T conditions
- High-pressure viscosity measurements using capillary or rotational viscometers
- Calibration and verification of high-pressure transducers and pressure standards (ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs)
- Stabilized pressure supply for preparative and analytical supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC)
- Controlled pressurization of high-pressure reactors and autoclaves in catalytic and geochemical research
- Dynamic pore-scale imaging experiments requiring precise boundary condition control (e.g., synchrotron X-ray microtomography)
FAQ
What pressure and temperature ranges are supported by the Q6000 series?
Standard models operate from ambient to 285 °C and up to 206.8 MPa. Custom thermal insulation, cooling jackets, and cryogenic variants are available upon request.
Can the Q6000 displace both liquids and gases with equal precision?
Yes—the modular displacement chamber design, combined with real-time volumetric compensation algorithms in PumpWorks, ensures high reproducibility for both incompressible liquids and compressible gases.
Is PumpWorks software compliant with regulatory data integrity requirements?
When deployed in validated configurations with electronic signatures, audit trails, and role-based access controls, PumpWorks meets the technical criteria for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance in regulated environments.
How many cylinders can be synchronized in a single Q6000 system?
Up to four independently addressable cylinders may be integrated and coordinated through a single PumpWorks instance.
Are material certifications and test reports available for wetted components?
Yes—certified mill test reports (MTRs) per ASTM A240/A479 and NACE MR0175 compliance documentation are provided with all custom alloy configurations.
