Multi-modal SEM Imaging for Shale Reservoir Characterization

Three-Dimensional Stochastic Characterization of Shale SEM Images

Complexity in shale-gas reservoirs lies in the presence of multiscale networks of pores that vary from nanometer to micrometer scale. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and atomic force microscope imaging are promising tools for a better understanding of such complex microstructures. Obtaining 3D shale images using focused ion beam-SEM for accurate reservoir forecasting and petrophysical assess...

Multi-Objective History Matching with a Proxy Model for the Characterization of Production Performances at the Shale Gas Reservoir

This paper presents a fast, reliable multi-objective history-matching method based on proxy modeling to forecast the production performances of shale gas reservoirs for which all available post-hydraulic-fracturing production data, i.e., the daily gas rate and cumulative-production volume until the given date, are honored. The developed workflow consists of distance-based generalized sensitivit...

Porosity and Permeability Analysis on Nanoscale Fib-sem 3d Imaging of Shale Rock

As oil and gas production from conventional reservoirs is declining and oil price is going up, unconventional mudstone reservoirs (“shale-gas”) are becoming more important. However, while their characterization is of utmost importance for production planning, these low permeability rocks are very challenging to characterize due to their complex nano-scale pores and mineral structure. 3D imaging...

Multi-modal imaging of the subscapularis muscle

The subscapularis (SSC) muscle is the most powerful of the rotator cuff muscles, and plays an important role in shoulder motion and stabilization. SSC tendon tear is quite uncommon, compared to the supraspinatus (SSP) tendon, and, most of the time, part of a large rupture of the rotator cuff. Various complementary imaging techniques can be used to obtain an accurate diagnosis of SSC tendon lesi...

Development of Convergence Nanoparticles for Multi-Modal Bio-Medical Imaging