Small angle neutron scattering and petroleum geology

Abstract

Abstract The microstructure of the pore space in sedimentary rocks is the most important factor controlling fluid flow properties in geological formations, including the migration and retention of water, oil and gas. It is difficult to give a satisfactory description of the pore space micro-geometry based on any direct imaging method because of the very wide distribution of pore sizes and complex, intrinsic 3-D character of the pore space geometry.