Details of in-situ foam propagation exposed with magnetic resonance imaging

Authors
Wassmuth, FR Green, KA Randall, L
Citation
Fr. Wassmuth et al., Details of in-situ foam propagation exposed with magnetic resonance imaging, SPE R E ENG, 4(2), 2001, pp. 135-145
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Geological Petroleum & Minig Engineering
Journal title
SPE RESERVOIR EVALUATION & ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
10946470 → ACNP
Volume
4
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
135 - 145
Database
ISI
SICI code
1094-6470(200104)4:2<135:DOIFPE>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
This paper demonstrates the application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to steady- and unsteady-state foam flow in porous media. Foam corefloods w ith and without surfactant preadsorption are discussed. The MRI instrument proved to be a useful tool in determining the in-situ saturation distributi ons during foam-flow experiments, with resolutions unmatched by other imagi ng techniques.