Rock Matrix and Fracture Analysis of Flow in Western Tight Gas Sands-Phase 4: 1988 Annual Report.

摘要

The objective of this project is to develop reliable methods of advanced core analysis for measuring the petrophysical properties of tight gas sands. Using advanced core analysis techniques we hope to define better the interrelationships between rock composition, pore structure and distribution, and flow properties. We also hope to determine the effects of water saturation and confining pressure on fluid flow through the low-permeability rock matrix, healed tectonic fractures, and fractures induced along preexisting planes of weakness. 19 refs., 34 figs., 9 tabs.