FLUID FORMULATION EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT UTILIZING BROAD SPECTRUM IMPEDANCE SPECTROSCOPY

摘要

A method and apparatus evaluating and improving the properties of fluid formulations is disclosed. The method and apparatus employ impedance spectroscopy (IS) measurements and data analyses to determine IS parameters for fluids representative of fluid formulation. Correlations are determined between the IS parameters and the properties of the fluids, and a modified or new fluid formulation is produced based on these correlations. IS measurements at three or more frequencies are made using probe electrodes in contact with fluids representative of a fluid formulation. The IS data are analyzed uring statistical techniques, equivalent circuit modeling techniques, or a combination thereof. The data analysis provides at least one IS parameter indicative of at least one fluid property for the fluids. At least one correlation is determined between one or more IS parameters and one or more properties of the fluids. A new fluid formulation is developed, responsive to correlations between the IS parameters and the properties of the fluids.