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Towards an integrated petrophysical tool for multiphase flow properties of core samples [electronic resource].

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Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy, 1997.
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pages 301-317 : digital, PDF file
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United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information
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Summary
This paper describes the first use of an Integrated Petrophysical Tool (IPT) on reservoir rock samples. The IPT simultaneously measures the following petrophysical properties: (1) Complete capillary pressure cycle: primary drainage, spontaneous and forced imbibitions, secondary drainage (the cycle leads to the wettability of the core by using the USBM index); End-points and parts of the relative permeability curves; Formation factor and resistivity index. The IPT is based on the steady-state injection of one fluid through the sample placed in a Hassler cell. The experiment leading to the whole Pc cycle on two reservoir sandstones consists of about 30 steps at various oil or water flow rates. It takes about four weeks and is operated at room conditions. Relative permeabilities are in line with standard steady-state measurements. Capillary pressures are in accordance with standard centrifuge measurements. There is no comparison for the resistivity index, but the results are in agreement with literature data. However, the accurate determination of saturation remains the main difficulty and some improvements are proposed. In conclusion, the Integrated Petrophysical Tool is as accurate as standard methods and has the advantage of providing the various parameters on the same sample and during a single experiment. The FIT is easy to use and can be automated. In addition, it can be operated in reservoir conditions.
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E 1.99:conf-970317--
conf-970317--
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Published through SciTech Connect.
08/01/1997.
"conf-970317--"
"DE97004613"
4. international reservoir characterization technical conference, Houston, TX (United States), 2-4 Mar 1997.
Lenormand, R.
BDM Corp., Bartlesville, OK (United States)
American Association Petroleum Geologists, Tulsa, OK (United States)
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