Fractal Analysis of Microscale and Nanoscale Pore Structures in Carbonates Using High-Pressure Mercury Intrusion
This paper investigated fractal characteristics of microscale and nanoscale pore structures in carbonates using High-Pressure Mercury Intrusion (HPMI). Firstly, four different fractal models, i.e., 2D capillary tube model, 3D capillary tube model, geometry model, and thermodynamic model, were used t...
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| author | Fuyong Wang Peiqing Lian Liang Jiao Zhichao Liu Jiuyu Zhao Jian Gao |
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| description | This paper investigated fractal characteristics of microscale and nanoscale pore structures in carbonates using High-Pressure Mercury Intrusion (HPMI). Firstly, four different fractal models, i.e., 2D capillary tube model, 3D capillary tube model, geometry model, and thermodynamic model, were used to calculate fractal dimensions of carbonate core samples from HPMI curves. Afterwards, the relationships between the calculated fractal dimensions and carbonate petrophysical properties were analysed. Finally, fractal permeability model was used to predict carbonate permeability and then compared with Winland permeability model. The research results demonstrate that the calculated fractal dimensions strongly depend on the fractal models used. Compared with the other three fractal models, 3D capillary tube model can effectively reflect the fractal characteristics of carbonate microscale and nanoscale pores. Fractal dimensions of microscale pores positively correlate with fractal dimensions of the entire carbonate pores, yet negatively correlate with fractal dimensions of nanoscale pores. Although nanoscale pores widely develop in carbonates, microscale pores have greater impact on the fractal characteristics of the entire pores. Fractal permeability model is applicable in predicting carbonate permeability, and compared with the Winland permeability model, its calculation errors are acceptable. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d7d6ce7e60b648feafc66ef8cf96ac772025-02-03T05:58:10ZengWileyGeofluids1468-81151468-81232018-01-01201810.1155/2018/40231504023150Fractal Analysis of Microscale and Nanoscale Pore Structures in Carbonates Using High-Pressure Mercury IntrusionFuyong Wang0Peiqing Lian1Liang Jiao2Zhichao Liu3Jiuyu Zhao4Jian Gao5Research Institute of Enhanced Oil Recovery, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, ChinaPetroleum Exploration and Development Research Institute, SINOPEC, Beijing 100083, ChinaResearch Institute of Enhanced Oil Recovery, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, ChinaResearch Institute of Enhanced Oil Recovery, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, ChinaResearch Institute of Enhanced Oil Recovery, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Enhanced Oil Recovery, Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing 100083, ChinaThis paper investigated fractal characteristics of microscale and nanoscale pore structures in carbonates using High-Pressure Mercury Intrusion (HPMI). Firstly, four different fractal models, i.e., 2D capillary tube model, 3D capillary tube model, geometry model, and thermodynamic model, were used to calculate fractal dimensions of carbonate core samples from HPMI curves. Afterwards, the relationships between the calculated fractal dimensions and carbonate petrophysical properties were analysed. Finally, fractal permeability model was used to predict carbonate permeability and then compared with Winland permeability model. The research results demonstrate that the calculated fractal dimensions strongly depend on the fractal models used. Compared with the other three fractal models, 3D capillary tube model can effectively reflect the fractal characteristics of carbonate microscale and nanoscale pores. Fractal dimensions of microscale pores positively correlate with fractal dimensions of the entire carbonate pores, yet negatively correlate with fractal dimensions of nanoscale pores. Although nanoscale pores widely develop in carbonates, microscale pores have greater impact on the fractal characteristics of the entire pores. Fractal permeability model is applicable in predicting carbonate permeability, and compared with the Winland permeability model, its calculation errors are acceptable.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4023150 |
| spellingShingle | Fuyong Wang Peiqing Lian Liang Jiao Zhichao Liu Jiuyu Zhao Jian Gao Fractal Analysis of Microscale and Nanoscale Pore Structures in Carbonates Using High-Pressure Mercury Intrusion Geofluids |
| title | Fractal Analysis of Microscale and Nanoscale Pore Structures in Carbonates Using High-Pressure Mercury Intrusion |
| title_full | Fractal Analysis of Microscale and Nanoscale Pore Structures in Carbonates Using High-Pressure Mercury Intrusion |
| title_fullStr | Fractal Analysis of Microscale and Nanoscale Pore Structures in Carbonates Using High-Pressure Mercury Intrusion |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fractal Analysis of Microscale and Nanoscale Pore Structures in Carbonates Using High-Pressure Mercury Intrusion |
| title_short | Fractal Analysis of Microscale and Nanoscale Pore Structures in Carbonates Using High-Pressure Mercury Intrusion |
| title_sort | fractal analysis of microscale and nanoscale pore structures in carbonates using high pressure mercury intrusion |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4023150 |
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