Nano-level evaluation of kerogen-rich reservoir rock
US10379068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 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 mechanical experiment is performed on the nano-scale beam. The mechanical experiment is imaged using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) or a transmission electron microscope (TEM). A material parameter of the kerogen in the nano-scale beam is determined based on the mechanical experiment and images obtained responsive to the imaging.
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