X-ray tomography imaging of shale microstructures: A review in the context of multiscale correlative imaging

M Arif, M Mahmoud, Y Zhang, S Iglauer - International Journal of Coal …, 2021 - Elsevier
Shale microstructure determines hydrocarbon reserves and productivity. However, despite
its high economic importance, the shale microstructure remains poorly understood. This is …

A critical review on pore to continuum scale imaging techniques for enhanced shale gas recovery

D Chandra, V Vishal - Earth-Science Reviews, 2021 - Elsevier
Imaging and image analysis of shale provides insights into the pore and fracture networks,
disposition of compositional elements, and signatures of diagenesis and fluid flow …

A comprehensive experimental study on mechanical behavior, microstructure and transport properties of 3D-printed rock analogs

R Song, Y Wang, S Ishutov… - Rock Mechanics and …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract 3D-printed (3DP) analogs of natural rocks have been used in laboratory tests
concerning geomechanical and transport properties. Rock analogs manufactured by 3D …

[PDF][PDF] 非常规油气地质研究进展与发展趋势

宋岩, 李卓, 姜振学, 罗群, 刘冬冬… - Petroleum Exploration and …, 2017 - cpedm.com
综合分析研究了非常规油气储集层孔隙结构, 非常规油气赋存状态, 充注机理,
富集主控因素和高产成藏模式方面的新进展. 非常规油气地质研究从纳米孔隙的观测发展到全 …

Progress and development trend of unconventional oil and gas geological research

S Yan, LI Zhuo, Z Jiang, L Qun, L Dongdong… - Petroleum Exploration …, 2017 - Elsevier
The progress in pore structure characterization, hydrocarbon occurrence state, mechanism
of oil and gas accumulation, main controlling factors and high production model of …

Quantifying the anisotropy and tortuosity of permeable pathways in clay-rich mudstones using models based on X-ray tomography

NR Backeberg, F Iacoviello, M Rittner, TM Mitchell… - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
The permeability of shales is important, because it controls where oil and gas resources can
migrate to and where in the Earth hydrocarbons are ultimately stored. Shales have a well …

[HTML][HTML] Microstructure changes as a response to CO2 storage in sedimentary rocks: Recent developments and future challenges

K Wang, L Ma, KG Taylor - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to the complexity of sedimentary rocks, especially the fine-grained and highly-
heterogeneous nature of some argillaceous caprocks in the subsurface, it is challenging to …

Micro-and nano-scale pore structure in gas shale using Xμ-CT and FIB-SEM techniques

M Garum, PWJ Glover, P Lorinczi… - Energy & …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Shale is a complex rock composed of a complex mixture of matrix minerals and kerogen and
having a complex pore microstructure. The pore microstructure is highly dependent upon the …

A novel upscaling procedure for characterising heterogeneous shale porosity from nanometer-to millimetre-scale in 3D

L Ma, PJ Dowey, E Rutter, KG Taylor, PD Lee - Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Microstructures and pore systems in shales are key to understanding the role of shale in
many energy applications. This study proposes a novel multi-stage upscaling procedure to …

Understanding shale gas: Recent progress and remaining challenges

A Striolo, DR Cole - Energy & Fuels, 2017 - ACS Publications
Because of a number of technological advancements, unconventional hydrocarbons, and in
particular shale gas, have transformed the US economy. Much is being learned, as …