Abstract: This method allows for prediction of subsurface fluid properties (e.g., phase or API gravity) using gas chromatogram data of a small-volume extract. Small volume equates to microliter scale volume (or milligram scale weight) from a subsurface rock sample, where a fluid test may not be available for analysis. The method may also be applied to petroleum liquid samples where drilling fluid or other contaminants preclude accurate direct property measurement. Gas chromatographic data is calibrated to measured petroleum properties; preferably local oils from the same petroleum system, however, a general global calibration can also be used.

Abstract: This method allows for prediction of subsurface fluid properties (e.g., phase or API gravity) using gas chromatogram data of a small-volume extract. Small volume equates to microliter scale volume (or milligram scale weight) from a subsurface rock sample, where a fluid test may not be available for analysis. The method may also be applied to petroleum liquid samples where drilling fluid or other contaminants preclude accurate direct property measurement. Gas chromatographic data is calibrated to measured petroleum properties; preferably local oils from the same petroleum system, however, a general global calibration can also be used.

Abstract: An advisor system and method for determining reservoir properties includes a processor accessible to a tutorial system module and an expert system module. An input/output interface accesses directly with the tutorial system module and with the expert system module through a bridge. The expert system module includes a "help" utility, a rule base, a correlations library and a program interface between the library and rule base. Based on the input, the rule base selects correlation subroutines from the correlation routine library necessary to determine the reservoir properties. The advisor system can provide advice on using available Pressure-Volume-temperature (PVT) laboratory reports and location of the reservoir property in the PVT laboratory report.