RKT-225-PL X-Ray Core Tomograph (Reservoir Conditions)

This tomograph is intended for the tomography of core samples, including full-size core (O 100mm), under reservoir conditions. The tomograph is based on the approach where the core remains fixed. The X-ray source and detector can rotate 360 degrees in a plane perpendicular to the coreholder axis and also move along the coreholder. A radiotransparent coreholder of composite material allows applying reservoir pressures and temperatures.

Studying deformations, cracks and fracture formation in core requires high resolution because the heterogeneities involved are small. To this end, the tomograph uses a solid state high-resolution X-ray detector and an X-ray tube with small focal spot. These components haves made it possible to obtains high resolution (100 µm) of the tomography when scanning full-size core.

In combination with a pump filtration system the tomograph can be used for a detailed study of fluid saturation of core under reservoir conditions. The result of the system operation is a 3D distribution of the fluid saturation of the core sample.