Western Atlas International, Inc.

Core Laboratories, Inc.

David L Freeman

Mark G Rockley

Darrell C Bush

Donald G Harville

A method for quantitative mineral analysis of core samples obtained from oil and gas wells is disclosed. The method includes the steps of grinding the sample to very small particle size and combining the sample with a carrier material such as KBr to form a pellet. The pellet is observed in a Fourier transform infra-red spectrometer and the resultant spectra compared with those of known standards in a digital computer to produce a quantitative analysis of the material.

Method for quantitative analysis of core samples

The permeability of a core sample is measured during nonsteady state flow of fluid therethrough. A predetermined test pressure is supplied to an upstream end of the core sample while that sample is disposed in a fixed, closed volume and is subjected to a constant, predetermined confining pressure. The change in pressure across the core sample, with the passage of time, is measured; and the permeability of the core sample is determined as a function of the time-related measure of pressure change.

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Garland, TX, United States of America

David L Freeman