title: X-ray microtomography application in pore space reservoir rock.
abstract: Characterization of porosity in carbonate rocks is important in the oil and gas industry since a major hydrocarbons field is formed by this lithology and they have a complex media porous. In this context, this research presents a study of the pore space in limestones rocks by x-ray microtomography. Total porosity, type of porosity and pore size distribution were evaluated from 3D high resolution images. Results show that carbonate rocks has a complex pore space system with different pores types at the same facies.
authors.affiliation: Nuclear Instrumentation Laboratory, COPPE/UFRJ, P.O. Box 68509, 21.941-972, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: M F S
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Oliveira
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Lima
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Borghi
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Lopes