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  • Methods of determining subterranean formation characteristics using computed tomographic images
    Patent number: 5331155
    Abstract: Methods of determining stimulation related characteristics of a subterranean zone penetrated by a well bore prior to stimulating the zone are provided. The methods basically comprise injecting a small amount of a stimulation fluid having an X-ray contrasting agent admixed therewith into the zone and then obtaining one or more preserved core samples from the zone. The core samples are scanned with X-rays and computed tomographic images are produced for determining the characteristics of the zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Assignee: Halliburton Company
    Inventor: Matthew E. Blauch