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Cross-Property Correlations and Permeability Estimation in Sandstone

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Author(s)

C H. Arns, M A. Knackstedt, Nicos Martys

Abstract

Results from a numerical study examining the cross-property correlations linking fluid permeability to conductive properties and to a number of pore size parameters based on 3D digitized images of sedimentary rock are presented. In particular we focus on correlations based on the pore volume-to-surface-area ratio (Vp/S), a critical channel diameter lc associated with mercury porosimetry measurements, length scales associated with the NMR relaxation time T2, as well as mean survival time . Differences between the length scales are discussed. All correlations give good agreement but permeability estimates based on the critical diameter lc are found to be most reliable.
Citation
Physical Review E (Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics)

Keywords

critical path length, cross-correlation, Fontainebleau sandstone, formation factor, NMR-T2, surface-to-volume ratio

Citation

Arns, C. , Knackstedt, M. and Martys, N. (2005), Cross-Property Correlations and Permeability Estimation in Sandstone, Physical Review E (Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics) (Accessed October 10, 2025)

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Created October 25, 2005, Updated October 12, 2021
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