Tomographic imaging of three-phase flow experiments

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1139522· OSTI ID:7095229

Vinegar, H J; Wellington, S L

The medical x-ray computerized tomography (CT) scanner has proved to be a useful tool for studies of fluid flow in porous media, with particular applications in reservoir engineering and enhanced oil recovery. This paper explains how CT is used to measure the volume fraction of pore space occupied by up to three discrete phases, such as oil, water, and gas. The image processing system, x-ray transparent high-pressure flow equipment, choice of fluid dopants, and x-ray energies are described for scanning of core flood experiments. Examples are given of tertiary miscible carbon dioxide displacements in Berea sandstone.

• Research Organization: Shell Development Company, Houston, Texas 77001
• OSTI ID: 7095229
• Journal Information: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States), Vol. 58:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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