Theoretical and experimental determination of the fractal dimension and pore size distribution index of a porous sample using spontaneous imbibition dynamics theory

摘要

The fractal dimension of a porous sample is a microstructural parameter that has a strong bearing on physical, biological and physicochemical processes in addition to determining the degree of heterogeneity or homogeneity of sediments. In the petroleum and allied industries, several methods including the mercury intrusion method have been used for the determination of the fractal dimension of porous samples.