Abstract: A system for testing properties of a sample, the system including a test cell. The test cell includes a cell casing having a first end piece, a second end piece, and at least one wall extending between the first end piece and the second end piece. The cell casing defines a pressure boundary enclosing an interior region of the cell. The test cell further includes a sample chamber, a first reservoir, and a second reservoir disposed within the pressure boundary. The sample chamber defines an interior region. The first reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The second reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The test cell also has a piston assembly having a piston fluid chamber and a piston with a stem extending into the piston fluid chamber. The piston partially defines the sample chamber.

Abstract: A system for testing properties of a sample, the system including a test cell. The test cell includes a cell casing having a first end piece, a second end piece, and at least one wall extending between the first end piece and the second end piece. The cell casing defines a pressure boundary enclosing an interior region of the cell. The test cell further includes a sample chamber, a first reservoir, and a second reservoir disposed within the pressure boundary. The sample chamber defines an interior region. The first reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The second reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The test cell also has a piston assembly having a piston fluid chamber and a piston with a stem extending into the piston fluid chamber. The piston partially defines the sample chamber.

Abstract: A system for testing properties of a sample, the system including a test cell. The test cell includes a cell casing having a first end piece, a second end piece, and at least one wall extending between the first end piece and the second end piece. The cell casing defines a pressure boundary enclosing an interior region of the cell. The test cell further includes a sample chamber, a first reservoir, and a second reservoir disposed within the pressure boundary. The sample chamber defines an interior region. The first reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The second reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The test cell also has a piston assembly having a piston fluid chamber and a piston with a stem extending into the piston fluid chamber. The piston partially defines the sample chamber.

Abstract: A system for testing properties of a sample, the system including a test cell. The test cell includes a cell casing having a first end piece, a second end piece, and at least one wall extending between the first end piece and the second end piece. The cell casing defines a pressure boundary enclosing an interior region of the cell. The test cell further includes a sample chamber, a first reservoir, and a second reservoir disposed within the pressure boundary. The sample chamber defines an interior region. The first reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The second reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The test cell also has a piston assembly having a piston fluid chamber and a piston with a stem extending into the piston fluid chamber. The piston partially defines the sample chamber.

Abstract: A tri-axial centrifuge apparatus for testing of petro-physical properties of a test sample includes a tri-axial sample holder located within an inner bore of a cell body. An axial pressure fluid supply line delivers an axial pressure fluid to apply an axial pressure on the test sample. A confining pressure fluid supply line delivers a confining pressure fluid to apply a biaxial confining pressure on the test sample. A test fluid holder contains test fluid and is static relative to the cell body. The axial pressure fluid, the confining pressure fluid, and the test fluid are contained in separate flow systems. A centrifuge has a window that is located on a portion of a path of the tri-axial sample holder. The tri-axial sample holder is loaded in the centrifuge and spinning with the centrifuge. An x-ray instrument is static and is aligned with the window of the centrifuge.

Abstract: Received image data is enhanced to create enhanced image data using image processing to remove artifacts and to retrieve information associated with a desired target output. Image segmentation is performed on useable enhanced image data to created segmented image data by partitioning the enhanced image data into coherent regions with respect to a particular image-based criterion. Useable segmented image data and auxiliary data is pre-processing for input into a neural network as pre-processed data. The pre-processed data is divided into training, validation, and testing data subsets. A neural network architecture is determined to process the pre-processed data and the determined neural network architecture is executed using the pre-processed data. Output of the determined neural network is post-processed as post-processed data. The post-processed data is compared to a known value range associated with the post-processed data to determine if the post-processed data satisfies a desired output result.

Abstract: The invention provides a tri-axial centrifuge apparatus for testing of petro-physical properties and gathering of geo-mechanical information, as well as methods of using the tri-axial centrifuge apparatus. The tri-axial centrifuge apparatus includes a tri-axial sample holder, a fluid sample holder, a centrifuge, at least one electrical sensor, at least one acoustic sensor, and an x-ray instrument.

Abstract: Systems and methods for testing properties of a test sample with a tri-axial nuclear magnetic resonance include a tri-axial load frame encasing a tri-axial load cell having a tri-axial sample holder and a piston assembly. A radial space surrounds the tri-axial sample holder. The tri-axial load frame further encases at least one end cap operable to contact the tri-axial load cell, and a nuclear magnetic resonance instrument. An axial pressure line is in fluid communication with the piston assembly, a confining pressure line is in fluid communication with the radial space, and a pore pressure line in fluid communication with the test sample. The axial pressure line, the confining pressure line, and the pore pressure line are independent and separate fluid flow paths.

Abstract: A system for testing properties of a sample, the system including a test cell. The test cell includes a cell casing having a first end piece, a second end piece, and at least one wall extending between the first end piece and the second end piece. The cell casing defines a pressure boundary enclosing an interior region of the cell. The test cell further includes a sample chamber, a first reservoir, and a second reservoir disposed within the pressure boundary. The sample chamber defines an interior region. The first reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The second reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The test cell also has a piston assembly having a piston fluid chamber and a piston with a stem extending into the piston fluid chamber. The piston partially defines the sample chamber.

Abstract: A system for testing properties of a sample, the system including a test cell. The test cell includes a cell casing having a first end piece, a second end piece, and at least one wall extending between the first end piece and the second end piece. The cell casing defines a pressure boundary enclosing an interior region of the cell. The test cell further includes a sample chamber, a first reservoir, and a second reservoir disposed within the pressure boundary. The sample chamber defines an interior region. The first reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The second reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The test cell also has a piston assembly having a piston fluid chamber and a piston with a stem extending into the piston fluid chamber. The piston partially defines the sample chamber.

Abstract: A tri-axial centrifuge apparatus for testing of petro-physical properties of a test sample includes a tri-axial sample holder located within an inner bore of a cell body. An axial pressure fluid supply line delivers an axial pressure fluid to apply an axial pressure on the test sample. A confining pressure fluid supply line delivers a confining pressure fluid to apply a biaxial confining pressure on the test sample. A test fluid holder contains test fluid and is static relative to the cell body. The axial pressure fluid, the confining pressure fluid, and the test fluid are contained in separate flow systems. A centrifuge has a window that is located on a portion of a path of the tri-axial sample holder. The tri-axial sample holder is loaded in the centrifuge and spinning with the centrifuge. An x-ray instrument is static and is aligned with the window of the centrifuge.

Abstract: Received image data is enhanced to create enhanced image data using image processing to remove artifacts and to retrieve information associated with a desired target output. Image segmentation is performed on useable enhanced image data to created segmented image data by partitioning the enhanced image data into coherent regions with respect to a particular image-based criterion. Useable segmented image data and auxiliary data is pre-processing for input into a neural network as pre-processed data. The pre-processed data is divided into training, validation, and testing data subsets. A neural network architecture is determined to process the pre-processed data and the determined neural network architecture is executed using the pre-processed data. Output of the determined neural network is post-processed as post-processed data. The post-processed data is compared to a known value range associated with the post-processed data to determine if the post-processed data satisfies a desired output result.

Abstract: Systems and methods for testing properties of a test sample with a tri-axial nuclear magnetic resonance include a tri-axial load frame encasing a tri-axial load cell having a tri-axial sample holder and a piston assembly. A radial space surrounds the tri-axial sample holder. The tri-axial load frame further encases at least one end cap operable to contact the tri-axial load cell, and a nuclear magnetic resonance instrument. An axial pressure line is in fluid communication with the piston assembly, a confining pressure line is in fluid communication with the radial space, and a pore pressure line in fluid communication with the test sample. The axial pressure line, the confining pressure line, and the pore pressure line are independent and separate fluid flow paths.

Abstract: The invention provides a tri-axial nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus for testing of petro-physical properties and gathering of geo-mechanical information and methods of using the same. The tri-axial nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus includes a tri-axial load frame encasing a tri-axial load cell that includes a tri-axial sample holder, at least one electrical sensor, at least one acoustic sensor, and a nuclear magnetic resonance instrument.

Abstract: The invention provides a tri-axial centrifuge apparatus for testing of petro-physical properties and gathering of geo-mechanical information, as well as methods of using the tri-axial centrifuge apparatus. The tri-axial centrifuge apparatus includes a tri-axial sample holder, a fluid sample holder, a centrifuge, at least one electrical sensor, at least one acoustic sensor, and an x-ray instrument.

Abstract: The invention provides a tri-axial nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus for testing of petro-physical properties and gathering of geo-mechanical information and methods of using the same. The tri-axial nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus includes a tri-axial load frame encasing a tri-axial load cell that includes a tri-axial sample holder, at least one electrical sensor, at least one acoustic sensor, and a nuclear magnetic resonance instrument.

Abstract: A method for testing a hydrocarbon sample. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a sheath disposed about the hydrocarbon sample. The apparatus further comprises at least one set of acoustic sensors, wherein the at least one set of acoustic sensors is secured to the sheath, and further wherein at least one set of acoustic sensors produces an acoustic signal having a velocity through the hydrocarbon sample. In addition, the velocity is measured to provide information about the hydrocarbon sample. In other embodiments, the at least one set of acoustic sensors is disposed radially about the hydrocarbon sample.

Abstract: A method for testing a hydrocarbon sample. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a sheath disposed about the hydrocarbon sample. The apparatus further comprises at least one set of acoustic sensors, wherein the at least one set of acoustic sensors is secured to the sheath, and further wherein at least one set of acoustic sensors produces an acoustic signal having a velocity through the hydrocarbon sample. In addition, the velocity is measured to provide information about the hydrocarbon sample. In other embodiments, the at least one set of acoustic sensors is disposed radially about the hydrocarbon sample.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing a hydrocarbon sample. The apparatus includes a sheath disposed about the hydrocarbon sample container and at least one set of acoustic sensors, wherein the at least one set of acoustic sensors is secured to the sheath, and further wherein at least one set of acoustic sensors produces an acoustic signal having a velocity through the hydrocarbon sample. In addition, the velocity is measured to provide information about the hydrocarbon sample. In other embodiments, the at least one set of acoustic sensors is disposed radially about the hydrocarbon sample.

Abstract: A method for testing a hydrocarbon sample. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a sheath disposed about the hydrocarbon sample. The apparatus further comprises at least one set of acoustic sensors, wherein the at least one set of acoustic sensors is secured to the sheath, and further wherein at least one set of acoustic sensors produces an acoustic signal having a velocity through the hydrocarbon sample. In addition, the velocity is measured to provide information about the hydrocarbon sample. In other embodiments, the at least one set of acoustic sensors is disposed radially about the hydrocarbon sample.