Project Info
Porosity and permeability measurement in sandstone core samples
Tadesse Teklu | tteklu@mines.edu
In this research, different experimental approaches will be used to measure porosity. These includes saturation method (using brine and oil), using helium gas at low and high pressure, resistivity, sonic velocity, and mercury injection methods.
Permeability and porosity vs. confining stress experiments will be also performed on multiple sandstone core samples.
Such experimental research will help undergraduate students both in their understanding of these important reservoir parameters and enhance their research capabilities and writing skills.
More Information
Teklu, T.W., Li, X., Zhou, Z. and Abass, H., 2018. Experimental Investigation on Permeability and Porosity Hysteresis of Tight Formations. SPE Journal, 23(03), pp.672-690.
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Student Preparation
Qualifications
A student who took PEGN-308 class and have a good grasp of the class and more than 15 experiments covered in the course.
Time Commitment
40 hours/month
Skills/Techniques Gained
Such experimental research will help undergraduate students both in their understanding of these important reservoir parameters and enhance their research capabilities and writing skills.
Mentoring Plan
I will mentor the students during the experiments, result analysis, and writing experimental observations; meeting about 2 hrs per week.