Reservoir fluids, PVT, Chemistry, & Compositional

Fluid samples taken to a laboratory provide the only way to study volumetric behavior and chemical properties of formation fluids. Objective of a Pressure-Volume-Temperature (PVT) study is to determine the physical and chemical fluid characteristics to predict its behavior versus pressure and temperature changes.  A PVT study is used to evaluate the hydrocarbon in place at surface conditions, simulate the reservoir fluid behavior during all production processes, and build a production profile associated with a development plan.