Analyzing Tensleep Natural Fracture Properties using X-Ray CT Scanner

Authors:  T. Hyung Kim, E. Putra, D.S. Schechter

This paper presents a step by step to characterize fracture properties of Tensleep formation cores using X-ray CT Scanner. Two cores from the RMOTC 48X28 well at Teapot Dome fi eld were used as anexample. The fracture aperture, fracture aperture distribution and mineralization condition of both coresare analyzed and compared. The CT scanner provides CT images, which show the difference between material densities.

These images are not the actual physical property of fracture. The technique to convert
the CT images into aperture size is presented.