Automated Saturator

M9106 Automated Core Saturator System

  • Height: 29 in.
  • Width: 26 in.
  • Depth: 20 in.
  • Weight: 25 lbs. (80 lbs. with Cell)
  • Max Pressure: 2,000 psi
  • Core Cell Inside Diameter: 2 to 4 in. (smaller or larger sizes available upon request)
  • Core Cell Inside Length: 10 in. or Specified

Automated Saturation of Core Samples
The Grace Instrument M9106 Automated Core Saturator System is a computer-controlled saturator that automatically performs a sequence of vacuum and saturation cycles on both plug and full-diameter core samples. This apparatus uses a vacuum to remove trapped air and a high-pressure fluid pump to completely saturate core samples.

Designed for Simple Operation and Minimal Maintenance
The Windows®-based program permits the operator to open or close the valves, start and stop the high-pressure pump and vacuum pump, and run automatic saturation cycles; a Windows® computer with the M9106 software installed is included with purchase. Operator involvement is minimal, and the robust machine requires a minimal amount of maintenance.

Core Cell Inside Diameter: 2 to 4 in. (smaller or larger sizes available upon request)
Core Cell Inside Length: 10 in. or Specified
Max Pressure: 2,000 psi
Compatible Saturant Fluids: Water, Brine, Refined Oil, and Other Saturant Fluids*
*Optional add-on to use crude oil and compatibility with other fluids available upon request. Contact Grace Instrument for details.
Wetted Material: SS-316 Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 29" H x 26" W x 20" D
Weight: 25 lbs. (Just Frame) or 80 lbs. (Total Weight Including Cell)
Voltage: Varies per unit. Either 110-120V AC OR 220-240V AC configuration (not both).*
*Please check electrical labeling on your unit to verify which voltage configuration applies.
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Wattage: 250 W
Compressed air supply*: Should be clean, dry, and at least 55 PSI.
*Not included with purchase.
  • Choice of Saturant: Injects water, brine, refined oil, and other saturant fluids* into sample.
  • Automatic pressure and valve control system.
  • Saturation cycle time can be customized for each step from included software.
  • Stainless-steel (SS-316) construction/wetted materials.
  • Control console works seamlessly with included software on Windows PCs.
*Optional add-on to use crude oil and compatibility with other fluids available upon request. Contact Grace Instrument for details.
Downloads for the M9106 Automated Saturator:

Read more about our instrument's technical applications within these scientific and academic publications:

  1. Fuel, Volume 344, 15 July 2023, 128000 2023
    Experimental insights into limestone-hydrogen interactions and the resultant effects on underground hydrogen storage
    A Grace M9106 Saturator saturated the samples with 3 wt % NaCl brine (pH=7).
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016236123006130