Permeability estimation of petroleum geological core reservoir based on X-CT scanning
Author of the article:GONG Jiantao1, WEI Fanrong1, YAN Xuguang2, LI Tao3, WANG Huanhuan3
Author's Workplace:1. Yanchang Oilfield Co., Ltd., Yan'an, Shaanxi, 716000, China; 2. Xi'an Alberta Zixing Huan Analysis and Testing Technology Co., Ltd., Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710016, China; 3. Xi'an Jruida Geological Technology Co., Ltd., Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710018, China
Key Words:X-CT scanning technology; Two-phase infiltration; Permeability; Water saturation; Estimate; Fluid mobility index
Abstract:
Permeability estimation can provide data support for
the analysis of seepage capacity of petroleum geological core reservoirs. In
order to improve the seepage capacity of petroleum geological core reservoirs,
a permeability estimation method of petroleum geological core reservoirs based
on X-CT scanning technology
is proposed. According to the ratio of oil permeability to water permeability
in two-phase co-infiltration zone, Buckley-Leverett equation is introduced to calculate the
diversion rate of water flooding oil in core reservoir, and the distribution of
petroleum geological cores is scanned by X-CT scanning
technology to calculate the water saturation of core reservoir. Based on the
phenomenon of fluid flow between the borehole and the formation in the
permeable zone, the volume modulus of mud in the core reservoir and the shear
modulus of the formation are calculated, and the fluid mobility index is
calculated by using the difference between the measured stoneley wave time
difference and the elastic stoneley wave time difference. According to the
correlation between equivalent porosity and fluid mobility index and the
correlation between equivalent porosity and permeability, the permeability of
petroleum geological core reservoir is estimated. The experimental results show
that this method can improve the estimation accuracy to over 90%. It is of
great significance for estimating the permeability of petroleum geological core
reservoirs.