Linear Xray scanner for in-situ saturation monitoring Instruments

The automated linear X-ray scanning system delivers high-quality in-situ saturation profiles of single phase and multiphase core samples. The apparatus mainly comprises a thick stainless steel, radiation-isolating enclosure, a computer controlled X-ray generator allowing the user to adjust the X-ray intensity, an X-ray transparent core holder, and below it, a linear X-ray detector to measure X-ray beam absorption. The generator and detector are mounted onto parallel, robust uniaxial racks and can remotely be positioned along the core’s longitudinal axis by virtue of the proprietary X-ray scanner software. The unit can be coupled with any of the flow recirculation systems.

Maximum confining pressure :

• 700 bar (10,000 psi)

Maximum pore pressure :

• 700 bar (10,000 psi)

Maximum working temperature :

• 150°C

Core diameter :

• 1”5 other upon request

Core length :

• 4” to 12” other upon request

X-ray source :

• 90 kV, 4 mA

Power supply :

• 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Air Pressure requirements :

• 7 bar (100 psi)

• Core holder can be mounted both horizontally and vertically, enabling for example the study of heterogeneity, anisotropy and gravitational effects
• Core holder provided with homogeneous temperature control system
• Single and dual energy X-ray scanning modes
• X-ray scanner can be coupled with any of the flow recirculation systems
• Thick stainless-steel, radiation-isolating enclosure protects the end-user from X-ray radiations