Nano-level evaluation of kerogen-rich reservoir rock
US10151715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2223/616
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Nano-level evaluation of kerogen-rich reservoir rock is described. A nano-scale beam is formed from kerogen-rich reservoir rock. The nano-scale beam includes reservoir rock and kerogen having polymeric properties. A maximum dimension of the nano-scale beam is at least 100 nanometer (nm) and at most 1000 nm. A tension test is performed on the nano-scale beam. The tension test is imaged using a transmission electron microscope (TEM). A material parameter of the kerogen in the nano-scale beam is determined based on results of the tension test and images obtained responsive to the imaging.
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