Pressure envelope
20,000 psi (1,370 bar)
MICROFLUIDICS FOR ENERGY
InspIOR - Characterize fluids at extreme conditions
InspIOR - Characterize fluids at extreme conditions.
Use a Fluid Testing Chip or Rock-On-A-Chip to perform multiple experiments in one fully automated system — replacing several traditional instruments.
Quickly evaluate EOR/IOR, hydrogen storage, CCS, and geothermal processes with minimal human interaction and small fluid volumes.
Our standardized workflows ensure precise, repeatable results — faster, safer, and more sustainable.
Thermal resilience
Up to 480 °F (250 °C)
Optical fidelity
4K / 120 fps capture
Chemical footprint
Up to 60% reagent reduction
Field-proven performance
InspIOR in action
Step into the control room for a guided walkthrough of InspIOR’s HPHT capabilities, from thermal management to optical data capture.
Watch how environmental controls, imaging, and analytics converge for rapid commissioning.
InspIOR® Configurations
We offer two major configurations — InspIOR® and InspIOR® Pro.
Select the platform that matches your operating envelope.
Both share the same imaging backbone, software environment,
and workflow automation while scaling to different extremes
of pressure, temperature, and analytical depth.
We are also open to discuss other configurations depending
on the specific application (EOR, Fluid Testing, etc.).
| Feature | InspIOR® | InspIOR® Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Rating | Up to 10,000 psi (690 bar) | Up to 20,000 psi (1,370 bar) with redundant safety envelope |
Microfluidic Chips
Microfluidic chips enable precise and repeatable experiments under high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) conditions. Two cornerstone chip families power InspIOR deployments: Rock-On-A-Chip analogues that replicate real reservoir rock structures, and fluid testing chips that orchestrate complex multi-phase flows for qualification workflows.
Rock-On-A-Chip layouts visualise multiphase flow, wettability, and pore-scale interactions for energy scenarios including hydrogen storage, IOR, and CCS research. Fluid testing chips integrate flow loops, wettability control, and inline sensing to validate rock-on-chip insights before moving into the field.
Pair these modules to bring lab-grade workflows under HPHT automation. Fully automated injection, thermal control, and analytics ensure repeatability through closed-loop tuning.
Example applications
With InspIOR®, you can gain deep insights into complex multiphase flow and chemical interactions.
Application
Mobility control (polymers)
Our micromodels assess mobility control in improved and enhanced oil recovery processes such as polymer flooding. High-resolution visualisations expose the effectiveness of the technique, detailing fluid flow dynamics and the impact of polymer injection.
Streamlines & particle tracing for non-viscoelastic and viscoelastic systems.
InspIOR® revolutionises fluid testing for energy storage, hydrogen, CCS/CCU, and oil recovery (IOR/EOR).
Application
Streamlines & particle tracing
Investigate viscoelastic turbulence effects by studying critical parameters such as brine salinity, polymer concentration, pressure, and temperature. Understand how viscoelastic properties influence turbulence and the effectiveness of oil recovery methods.
Microbial dynamics showcasing methane distribution generated by microbes over time.
InspIOR® provides clarity into subsurface processes across hydrogen, CCS/CCU, and IOR/EOR programmes.
Application
Microbial
Visualise the gas produced by bacteria and observe bacterial growth to understand interactions between microbes and oil reservoirs. These insights inform strategies for microbial-enhanced oil recovery.
Gas injection scenarios with grains, oil, and gas phases documented in a single view.
InspIOR® microfluidics illuminate energy storage, hydrogen, CCS/CCU, and IOR/EOR field decisions.
Application
Gas injection
Study the effects of immiscible gas injection on oil recovery and gain visibility into the viscous fingering that can limit recovery factors. Our systems capture the complex interactions between injected gas and the reservoir in detail.
Foam flooding comparisons with grains, oil, and gas phases in focus.
InspIOR® delivers a single platform for energy storage, hydrogen, CCS/CCU, and IOR/EOR fluid testing.
Application
Foam
Investigate foam-related EOR processes by analysing bubble sizes, lamella distribution, foam quality, and stability under reservoir conditions. Determine how foam improves the effectiveness of gas floods.
Foam flooding studies within micromodels at reservoir conditions.
InspIOR® consolidates foam screening for hydrogen, CCS/CCU, and recovery optimisation.
Application
Low interfacial tension (surfactants, alkalines)
Through surfactant injection, InspIOR simplifies emulsion formation and enhances oil displacement efficiency. Trigger miscibility between oil and aqueous phases to improve fluid flow while optimising chemical selection.
Waterflooding sequences with surfactant-driven miscibility control.
Microfluidics complement phase behaviour tests and core floods, reducing screening time and cost.
Plan your InspIOR deployment
Ready to bring InspIOR into your operations? Our sales team will help you scope the right package and timeline for your deployment.