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Device and method for measuring the relative permeability of propped fractures in shale considering probability distribution

US12092592B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2022
Grant dateSep 17, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2223/616
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention discloses a device and method for measuring the relative permeability of propped fractures in shale considering probability distribution, comprising a gas cylinder, a water pump, a booster pump, a rock slab holder, a differential pressure sensor, a directional X-ray source, an X-ray detector, an X-ray shielding box, a tee, a liquid meter, a gas meter, an electronic balance, and a vacuum pump; the inlet of rock slab holder is respectively connected with the gas cylinder and the water pump by the pipe, the outlet is connected with the liquid meter and the vacuum pump by the tee, and the differential pressure sensor is connected with both ends of the rock slab holder; the booster pump is connected with the rock slab holder by the pipe; the inlet of the gas meter is connected with the liquid meter, and the outlet is connected to the external atmosphere.

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