Stromatolite Investigation by 3D X-ray Microtomography

Abstract

The knowledge of internal structure and pore space 3D distribution of stromatolites are fundamental in order to understand the petrophysical properties, which are very important in oilfield behavior. The X-ray Imaging development such as 3D X-ray Microtomography provides the ability to characterized complex objects with excellent 2D and 3D high spatial resolution on the order of microns. This paper provides a brief reservoir rock application of the possibilities offered by 3D x-ray microtomography.