Digital Rock Physics
DRP can provide equivalent special core analysis data much quicker than traditional laboratories. Use of this technology for special core analysis reinforces the value of information. Abundant data can be obtained faster with DRP for reservoir development studies. The computed porosity, absolute permeability, electrical properties, capillary pressure, and relative permeability are acceptable and can fall within the bands of traditional laboratory experiments. The ability of DRP to properly reproduce the pore structure and pore throat size distribution of the core is very encouraging and important, as they govern fluid flow through porous media.
DRP results should be viewed as complementary to traditional laboratory data for reservoir studies. The DRP images are readily available and can be used for sensitivity studies. The workflow allows users to conduct their own validation tests, to determine the applicability of the technology. DRP is becoming a staple in unconventional resource evaluation.
Laurel Energy experts have partnered with leaders in the area of high definition (HD) imaging and managed digital rock physics projects. We can scope and manage DRP projects along with traditional SCAL; compare and integrate both sets of data. That is key to data validation.
