The document discusses the use of X-ray imaging, specifically CT scanning, in laboratory experiments for the oil and gas industry, providing non-invasive insights into core characteristics such as density, porosity, and fractures. It highlights applications such as core characterization, flow visualization, and digital core analysis to understand the behaviors occurring in samples under various conditions. The technology enhances the visualization of small fractures and pores, aiding in effective analysis and monitoring.

1. Behzad Hosseinzadeh
X-ray Imaging

2.  This allows us to gain deeper insight and visualization into what
is occurring during laboratory experiments in a non-invasive
manner, even at high temperatures and pressures.
Why Imaging

3.  This is an example of an axial CT scan slice through full diameter
core. It is colorized for density. Both density and porosity can be
accurately derived from core with CT Scanners.
CT Scanning Core and Laboratory
Experiments for the Oil & Gas Industry.

4. What Can CT Scanning Core & Experiments
Be Used For?
 Core Scanning (CT)
 see homogeneity and heterogeneity
 Rock/Core Characterization
 see different zones/lithology and fractures
 Flow Visualization & In Situ Saturation Monitoring (ISSM)
 to visualize and understand which is happening in laboratory experiments
 Micro-CT Scanning Core
 see small fractures and pores
 Digital Core Analysis (DCA)
 to determine accurate core analysis properties
 Fracture Healing Verification
 prior to running corefloods in oilsand core

5.  CT scan for the core after acidizing
Our Imaging