Method and system for estimating properties of porous media such as fine pore or tight rocks
US9201026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N15/088
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for estimating properties of porous media, such as fine pore or tight rocks, is provided. The method comprises digital image scanning of sequential sub-samples of porous media at progressively higher resolution to systematically identify sub-sections of interest within the original sample and then estimate properties of the porous media. The resulting properties of the porous media then can be optionally upscaled to further estimate the properties of larger volumes of the porous media such as rock facies or subterranean reservoirs. A system operable for conducting the method also is provided.
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