摘要:
Gas permeability of very low permeability subterranean formations, and the gas permeability reducing effects of injecting one or more treatment fluids thereinto, are measured by injecting a gas into a core sample of the formation at a selected substantially constant pressure, and continuing the injection for a long period of time to ensure steady state flow conditions. The temperature of the gas as it flows through the core sample and the flow rate of the gas exiting the core sample are measured, and the native state gas permeability of the core sample is calculated therefrom. One or more treatment fluids can be injected into the core sample after the native state permeability is determined. Thereafter, the gas permeability can again be determined and compared to the native state permeability.
摘要:
Gas permeability of very low permeability subterranean formations, and the gas permeability reducing effects of injecting one or more treatment fluids thereinto, are measured by injecting a gas into a core sample of the formation at a selected substantially constant pressure, and continuing the injection for a long period of time to ensure steady state flow conditions. The temperature of the gas as it flows through the core sample and the flow rate of the gas exiting the core sample are measured, and the native state gas permeability of the core sample is calculated therefrom. One or more treatment fluids can be injected into the core sample after the native state permeability is determined. Thereafter, the gas permeability can again be determined and compared to the native state permeability.