Virtual permeametry on microtomographic images

Christoph H. Arns; Mark A. Knackstedt; W. Val Pinczewski; Nicos S. Martys

doi:10.1016/j.petrol.2004.05.001

Virtual permeametry on microtomographic images

Christoph H. Arns^*, Mark A. Knackstedt, W. Val Pinczewski, Nicos S. Martys

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Abstract

We show that accurate numerical micropermeametry measurements can be performed on three-dimensional (3D) digitized images of sedimentary rock. The sample size can be very small, making it possible to predict properties from core material not suited for laboratory testing (e.g., drill cuttings, sidewall core and damaged core plugs). Simulation of fluid permeability on microtomographic images of Fontainebleau sandstone on sample sizes of less than 1 mm³ are in good agreement with experimental measurements over a wide range of porosities.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	41-46
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
Volume	45
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2004.05.001
Publication status	Published - 30 Nov 2004

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