4d X-Ray Imaging and Digital Rock Physics: Virtual Experiments On Digital Data

To deliver a basic understanding of the principles of 3D and 4D tomographic imaging techniques. The student will learn: how to extract quantitative information from imaging datasets using free software; how to build a digital rock physics tool through a step-by-step example (starting from a sandstone sample, we'll build a tool able to predict the distribution of CO2 in the pore space after injection). A range of examples covering different processes (hydraulics, micromechanics, etc.) and applications (CO2 geo-sequestration, multi-phase flow, oil&gas recovery, etc.) will be illustrated to help the students to understand how these techniques can be used in their research.