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Make
Core Lab
Model
PREL-300TM
Facility Status
Working
Date of Installation

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Category

  • Material Characterization » Mechanical Characterisation

Booking Details

Booking available for
Internal and External Both

Facility Management Team and Location

Facility In Charge
Prof. Vikram Vishal
Department
Earth Science
Lab Email ID
ncoeccus@gmail.com
Facility Location
NCoE-CCUS lab, IITB-Monash Research Academy Building
Lab Phone No
022-2576 3312

Facility Features, Working Principle and Specifications

Facility Description

Facility Description

The model is designed for the precise evaluation of permeable rock samples under multiphase flow conditions, allowing researchers to assess the rock's ability to transmit fluids of different phases. This instrument facilitates the accurate characterisation of rock permeability, a key parameter in understanding fluid behavior in geological formations. Equipped with SmartPREL software, the system enables sophisticated data acquisition and analysis, adhering to universal standards for permeability testing. This setup is indispensable for studies related to reservoir engineering, energy resource management, and environmental geosciences.

Features Working Principle

Multiphase relative permeability describes the ability of different fluid phases (e.g., oil, water, and gas) to flow simultaneously through a porous medium. It is defined as the ratio of a phase’s effective permeability to the absolute permeability of the rock. The principle is based on the fact that when multiple fluids coexist, they compete for pore space, affecting flow behavior. Relative permeability is a function of fluid saturation, meaning that as the saturation of one phase increases, the permeability of the other phase decreases. Wettability plays a crucial role, determining which phase preferentially occupies the smaller pores. Capillary pressure also influences fluid distribution, impacting flow resistance. Additionally, residual saturation occurs when a portion of a phase remains trapped due to capillary forces, limiting complete displacement. Experimental determination of relative permeability is conducted through core flooding tests, where fluids are injected into rock samples under controlled conditions, and flow rates are measured. Empirical models such as Corey’s equations and the Brooks-Corey model help predict permeability variations.

Body Specification

Maximum Overburden Pressure: 10000 psi

Maximum Back Pressure: 6000 psi

Maximum Flowrate (Liquid): 10 ml/min

Instructions for Registration, Sample Preparation, User Instructions and Precautionary Measures

Instruction for Sample Preparation

Cylindrical core sample (1.5 inches Diameter and 3 inches Height)

Charges for Analytical Services in Different Categories

Usage Charges

Category

Multiphase Relative Permeability Test

IITB TAs on specific instruments

5000

IIT Bombay

10000

Other Academic Institutes

20000 + 18% GST

National labs

50000 + 18% GST

Industries

100000 + 18% GST

Start-up (SINE incubation)

50000 + 18% GST

Monash IIT B

10000 + 18% GST

SAARCS countries & African countries (Low-Income Countries)

 

50000 (Academic)

100000 (Industries)

For Other countries

100000 (Academic)

200000 (Industries)

Applications

Reservoir Engineering

Energy Resource Management

Environmental Geosciences

Sample Details

Gases allowed

CO2, N2

SOP, Lab Policies and Other Details

Publications